Yom Yerushaliyam...Jerusalem Day. It is one of Israel’s most celebratory days, as they commemorate the reunification of Jerusalem following the Six Day War. As a Christian, I have a yearning not only to understand this Israeli celebration, but to enter into it! It is an extraordinary milestone in Israel’s history and, for those of us …
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Reciprocating Grace to Our Jewish Kinsmen
Lately I've been thinking about the debt we Christians owe, but cannot repay. I've taught on it, and posts have appeared on this blog about that debt. (See What a Debt We Owe and Repaying the Debt of Gratitude) But today, I want to get practical. Before that, though, let me challenge you in thought. …
A Mother’s Day Tribute to Sarah
By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. ~Hebrews 11:11 Today is Mother's Day in America. Every mother deserves honor and thanks for bringing us into this world, and for loving us through it! If you haven't blessed your mother …
Israel: Saving the Lives of Those Who Hate Them
Chaos reigns in Syria. While government forces, rebel groups, ISIS, Russia and others wrestle for control of Syria (and its stockpiles of WMD), innocent (and some not-so-innocent) people find themselves in harm's way. When medical attention is needed, more and more are either fleeing or being taken to Israel for medical care. Why? Because they …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 