The Jewish festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, begins this evening at sundown and lasts for 8 days. I'll share a bit more about what Hanukkah is all about in the next few days, but today I want to focus on the celebratory nature of our Jewish friends! I have often mentioned the Jews' zest …
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Nikki Haley at the UN: a Candle in the Darkness!
When I saw the picture above of Nikki Haley casting her lone veto vote in the UN on Monday, I immediately thought of Hanukkah! You see, Hanukkah is a celebration of light, and US Ambassador Haley was a bright light in a dark place during the most recent fiasco at the United Nations. Following President …
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Hanukkah Celebrations in the White House and at the Western Wall
There is clear and growing affinity between the current American administration and Israel. Early in his presidency, Donald Trump made a stop at the Western Wall in the Old City, and just recently proclaimed Jerusalem the capital of Israel. As we eased into Hanukkah last Tuesday, the joy was shared in both camps. Israel's top …
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“Chanuka” by Marty Goetz
Happy Lord's Day, my friends! At times on Sunday I like to take us into Messianic worship of Yeshua (Jesus) our Lord. Since we are in the midst of the joyful Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, let's turn to a beloved Messianic Jewish worship leader, Marty Goetz, to take us to a different place today! Listen …