Putting the Election into Perspective

This election was (and still is!) BIG in American history. Never in our lifetime were the positions so starkly contrasted. Never was it any more important to vote our values. Never has the church been so important. In fact, if you missed yesterday's post, be sure to check it out: Election Anxiety? This is a …

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Miraculous Joining of Jews and Gentiles by Faith in Messiah

We haven't touched on it in a while, but understanding the Jewish roots of our Christian faith is one of the most profound understandings we can come to. The reality is: without the Jewish Messiah, there would be no Christianity! A recent One for Israel devotional placed the focus squarely on that fact. Close out …

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In Tough Times The Good Shepherd Watches Over You

28 “So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders. 29 I know that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you after I leave, not sparing the flock. 30 Even some men from your own group will rise up and …

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The Story of the Kibbutz

Hi friends! One of the things I love to do when I take groups to Israel is provide opportunities to engage the people and the culture of Israel. Never have I seen such a diverse place in terms of nationalities, belief systems, lifestyles and more. There are ultra-modern places such as Tel Aviv and Haifa …

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