Welcome the King Home!

Welcome back to the study table, friends!  I hope you've come with expectations of the Lord's blessings.  That is what I've prayed for over the past few days, and I know He is faithful to deliver! If you are just finding your way to this page, you are jumping in at the end of a …

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Israeli Life: Caring for Orphans

Like any nation, Israel has a significant population that lives in poverty, or is otherwise in need.  Unlike many people groups, Jews generally have very high regard for life and will go to extraordinary measures to preserve it and enhance it. Such is the case with orphans in Israel.  Organizations such as Colel Chabad work …

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Reciprocating Grace to Our Jewish Kinsmen

Lately I've been thinking about the debt we Christians owe, but cannot repay.  I've taught on it, and posts have appeared on this blog about that debt.  (See What a Debt We Owe and Repaying the Debt of Gratitude)  But today, I want to get practical. Before that, though, let me challenge you in thought. …

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Israel: Saving the Lives of Those Who Hate Them

Chaos reigns in Syria.  While government forces, rebel groups, ISIS, Russia and others wrestle for control of Syria (and its stockpiles of WMD), innocent (and some not-so-innocent) people find themselves in harm's way.  When medical attention is needed, more and more are either fleeing or being taken to Israel for medical care. Why?  Because they …

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