Exciting Times in Which We Live!

Friends, significant world events  are taking place at such a rapid pace it is almost impossible to keep up!  By "significant," I mean relevant to what the Bible identifies as end time events.  Here are a few signs of the times: Following an 8.2 earthquake last week, Mexico City was hit by a 7+ earthquake …

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Pictorial Tour of Life in Jerusalem

I have always wanted to "immerse in the culture" of Israel, and I've certainly had that opportunity here in Jerusalem for a few days.  With only brief explanations, I'll allow pictures to tell the story! In Israel, most road signs are in Hebrew, Arabic and English.  Like this: Got the picture?  I bet you don't! …

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For Zion’s Sake – September 2017

Shalom from Jerusalem! Today is the first Wednesday of the month, which means Isaiah 62 Prayer day!  This prayer effort is an initiative of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, in an attempt to bring Christians from around the world together in prayer for Israel, the region, and for ICEJ. If you love and support Israel, …

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Israel: One of First to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Houston following Hurricane Harvey

Tikkun Olam is an important value in Israeli society.  Taken from passages of Scripture such as Isaiah 1:16-17 (remove evil, do good, seek justice, etc), tikkun olam in Hebrew means "to repair the world."  Israelis take that idea seriously and are, thus, often one of the first on scene when disaster strikes. The tiny nation (the size …

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