A Bonus Tour Day in Israel

After a wonderful 2-day visit with Aly and Teo, I connected with other Israeli friends, Sheila (who coordinates our Israel tours) and her husband, Kevin. Another wonderful couple gracious enough to invite me into their home. Besides her responsibilities at One for Israel and Israel College of the Bible, Sheila also happens to be an …

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Is the Government of Israel Turning Against Christians?

For centuries, Jewish-Christian relations were strained at best and nonexistent at times. Throughout history, many atrocities such as the Spanish Inquisition, the Crusades and the Holocaust were perpetrated against the Jewish people in the name of Christianity. The pendulum began to swing, though, and Christians began making efforts to reconcile with the Jewish people, and …

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Just How Committed is the US to Israel?

As American believers, we have reason to be concerned. Genesis 12:3 warns that those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who curse Israel will be cursed. While it has not always been perfect, America has firmly stood with Israel since her rebirth in 1948. US President Harry Truman was the first to acknowledge …

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Who Influenced President Truman’s Decision to Recognize Israel’s Statehood?

In a few days Israel will celebrate her 75th anniversary of statehood! Even in the midst of worldwide chaos and even that in Israel, rest assured the nation of Israel is celebrating! Though we recognize May 14, 1948 as Israel's birthday as a nation, Israelis prefer to celebrate the day based on the Hebrew (lunar) …

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