The Great Ingathering

Oh, this gets good! As we consider the treasures wrapped up in the Feast of Tabernacles, this is one of my favorites: the tradition of guests in the sukkah! (Succah is singular, sukkot is plural.) It is called ushpizin, which is Aramaic, a common language of the ancient Middle East, and spoken at times by …

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Yeshua: The Fulfillment of Yom Kippur

Friends, I am super excited to share the best explanation of Jesus' fulfillment of Yom Kippur that I have ever heard! It is fantastic! But, let's lay the groundwork. Sundown tonight marks the beginning of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). It is the second of the three fall feasts God appointed for the Jewish people, …

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October 7: We Remember

It is officially October 7 in Israel. On that bright Saturday morning in 2023, Israelis were just awakening to Simchat Torah, a celebration of the Torah. Families and communities planned to gather at beaches and parks across the nation to enjoy festivities, and a large group of young people sang and danced at a weekend …

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Epicenter Briefing: Sunday Highlights and Weekend Wrap-up

Friends, words cannot describe the immeasurable impact of all that is happening in Israel. During this past weekend's Epicenter Briefing, a friend and I were tremendously blessed by reports straight from Israel, from those who serve Israel and her neighbors every single day. It was hosted by The Joshua Fund, led by Joel and Lynn …

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