Shabbat with Friends

Settling in to begin Bible study Shabbat in Israel is a special treat when spent with good Messianic friends. My friends, Kevin and Sheila, host a home group on Shabbat where they break bread together and study God's Word. Brunch was served at 10:30am (Saturday) and our group of 11 was multi-national. I first met …

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A Bonus Tour Day in Israel

After a wonderful 2-day visit with Aly and Teo, I connected with other Israeli friends, Sheila (who coordinates our Israel tours) and her husband, Kevin. Another wonderful couple gracious enough to invite me into their home. Besides her responsibilities at One for Israel and Israel College of the Bible, Sheila also happens to be an …

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Understanding Gaza in Light of History

To fully understand the situation in Gaza today, it is important to understand their history. How did Gaza come to be, and how did Hamas come to power? Is it really their land? Dr Erez Soref does a great job summarizing Gaza's history in the video below. Take a look, then we'll consider some additional …

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“History is Repeating Itself and Nobody Gets It”

Friends, we just concluded a 3-week study, designed to prepare us for the mission God has put before us. It is clear that He is not done preparing us! As I contemplate our trip to Israel soon, these words ring in my ears: "History is repeating itself and nobody gets it." I want to "get …

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