A year ago, I felt blessed to hear President Trump quote Isaiah 9:6, recognize Jesus as our source of hope and joy, and wish us Merry Christmas (rather than "Happy Holidays"). Do the Trump's actually know the Savior in whose birth they acknowledge? I don't know, but it is certainly my prayer. I hope it …
Continue reading Reflecting Back on the Trumps’ 2017 Christmas Greeting
Is modern-day Christmas pagan? Should Christians celebrate Hanukkah? Does it really matter? Are we making too big a deal of it? I've heard similar questions, and I bet you have too! In today's materialistic world, Christmas seems to have lost its purpose. Hanukkah is a Jewish festival unrelated to Christmas, yet with so many connections …
Continue reading Amir Tsarfati’s Commentary: Should Christians Celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah?
As we say goodbye to November and head into December, our thoughts turn toward the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights), which starts Sunday night at sundown, and the Christian celebration of Christmas. Let’s start with Jesus, as He is truly the center of all celebration. But, beware Christians: Jesus doesn’t belong solely to …
Continue reading Jesus the Jew, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Great I AM
Merry Christmas! I want to share a special Christmas greeting, an informative Christmas message and a great Christmas presentation. First, a greeting from Bethlehem from my friends at the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem: https://www.facebook.com/ICEJofficial/videos/10155978785964634/ Secondly, a very good message from Amir Tsarfati entitled "Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?" On this blog, I have received comments …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 