Ramadan is the Islamic holy month, marked by "fasting, prayer, reflection and community," in commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation. Muslims are to refrain, not only from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, but also from things such as tobacco products, sexual relations and sinful behavior. This year, it commenced on Monday, April 12 this …
To all my Jewish friends, Happy Hanukkah! To all my Gentile friends, let me explain. At sundown this evening, Jews around the world will begin the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah. It is a most joyous time! A few years ago I had the privilege of being in Jerusalem as Hanukkah commenced, and I must say, …
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I'm really excited about today's Promised Land Story because it refers to one of my favorite places in Israel: The City of David. Excavations at the City of David have unearthed some of the most significant findings relative to the time of King David and ancient Jerusalem. When we think of Jerusalem, we almost always …
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A couple weeks ago Israel commemorated Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day), the day in June 1967, during the Six Day War, in which the IDF advanced upon the walls of the Old City to take back control of the city and Temple Mount from the Jordanians. Together with Israel's Independence Day (May 14, 1948), Yom Yerushalayim …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 