I am very excited about the news out of Israel that additional planeloads of Ethiopian Jews are coming home! After the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and the dispersion of Jews in 70 AD, God's promises to Abraham...namely, land and descendents...seemed empty and forever doomed. However, the Jewish people, despite being scattered literally all over the …
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What is Jerusalem Day All About?
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 …
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 …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 