Welcome back! As Israel heads toward celebration of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day), we are taking a look at what that day represents. It is in celebration of victory in the Six Day War of 1967, and this year marks the Jubilee Year (50th anniversary of that all-important victory). Yesterday, we focused on Israel’s Greatest Hour …
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Heartbreaking Stories of Palestinian Mothers
Happy Mother's Day once again! Though we looked to Sarah in a blessed Mother's Day tribute this morning, I want to share glimpses of heartbreaking stories at the other end of the spectrum. I share them for a specific reason. I often ask you to pray, as Scripture commands, for the peace of Jerusalem. We …
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Tensions Mount between Israel and Enemies to the North
The Isaiah 17/Ezekiel 38-39 pot is being stirred once again in Syria, as activity ramps up between Israel and her northern neighbors. Within the past week or so: The IAF (Israeli Air Force) launched airstrikes on weapon caches and a weapons convoy headed from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon. (Friday, 3/17/17) The Assad regime in …
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“A Thorn in Their Side Forever”
You've heard of the civil war in Syria, and you probably know that ISIS has taken up positions in Syria. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has also established fronts in Syria. However, do you realize just how close to Israeli cities those enemies are? Check out the map to the left. You see only about 1/3 …
