Terror Strikes in the West Bank

My heart was heavy when I heard news of the Tuesday morning terror attack upon Israeli security and police officers in the West Bank.  I was especially burdened because I was in the West Bank (Biblical Judea and Samaria) only a couple weeks ago and was so encouraged by what I saw and experienced there. …

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Jews and Arabs Side-by-Side…Despite BDS!

Hi friends!  We're in the middle of exploring the Biblical land of Samaria, talked about consistently in the Bible.  Yesterday I gave you a brief overview of the demographics and today I want to tell you about Jews and Arabs working together side-by-side in Samaria. But first, a bit about BDS...boycott, divest, sanction.  Many nations …

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Reunited in Love of Israel

What a blessing to reunite with dozens of like-minded friends who love Israel! I'm in Washington DC, joining a couple hundred fellow graduates of the Christian Friends of Yad Vashem Leadership Conference.  Those Leadership Conferences, held at the Holocaust Museum and Research Center in Jerusalem, seek to bring together Christian leaders from around the world …

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Is the BDS Movement Hurting Palestinians?

Great question...and you may be surprised by the answer!  BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) is a worldwide movement aimed at destroying Israeli economy.  It is targeted primarily at Israeli companies doing business in the West Bank because it is said they are hurting the Palestinian economy by being there. But, is that true?  Many indicators say …

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