One of the unique joys of visiting Israel is interacting with soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). They are everywhere, and easy to identify in their green military or blue/gray police uniforms. They are generally very personable, engaging, and willing to take photos with you. But in them, there is something different than any …
Kiryat Shmona is a Jewish village in Northern Israel within range and, at times, targeted by Hezbollah rockets from Lebanon. Recently, a rocket hit and significantly damaged the building in which a Messianic congregation meets. On most days, congregants and Christian volunteers from around the world gather to cook and prepare meals for IDF soldiers …
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A title like that should cause us to stop in our tracks and ask, "Who is 'us,' and who are they coming to kill?" As an American, I say America is still the greatest place on earth. (I hope you say the same about your country!) But the America we live in today is vastly …
Few things thrill my heart more than hearing worship in Hebrew! To worship God in the native tongue of Israel sends electric joy through my body! More and more genuine worship music is coming out in Hebrew, and it is often either combined with other languages (usually English and/or Arabic) or transliterated into those languages. …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 