An Arab Blessing Jews!

Hi friends! Prior to our trip to Israel, all were invited to be ON MISSION with God...with us...in 3 ways: in prayer, in encouragement, and financially (in a specific project). To those who prayed, THANK YOU! We are very aware that the prayers of God's people are powerful, and we are so grateful to those …

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“Why are You Going to Israel Now?” and “Isn’t it Dangerous?”

With only a few days to go before our ON MISSION with God solidarity trip to Israel launches, yesterday was packing day! It becomes all too real once clothing is selected, luggage is filled, checklists are checked off, and passports are dusted off! What lies before us is almost assuredly beyond all we could ask …

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Misgav Am Recovering from Missile Strike

Those who have been to Israel with me likely remember Misgav Am, the kibbutz and military outpost on the Lebanese border, surrounded on three sides by Lebanon. (See photo to the right. Misgav Am is north of Kiryat Shmona, in the very tip of the inlet into Lebanon.) It is always a tour highlight in …

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Awakening to a New Middle East

Over the weekend we witnessed the reshaping of Syria as the Assad regime collapsed and various rebel groups sliced up the territory on their way to conquering Damascus. Here is a before and after look at Syria: Red = Assad-controlled area before the weekend vs the Assad-controlled area just before the fall of Damascus. Now …

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