https://youtu.be/k7dl6WtHLT8 This military exercise was just wrapping up as we arrived in Israel several days ago. Since then, the IAF (Israeli Air Force) has conducted missions in Syria. It's a busy place militarily, yet so incredibly peaceful inside Israel! Read more about Blue Flag 2019 here, and about Syrian air strikes here. Behold, He who …
Tag: Psalms
Within Your Gates, O Jerusalem!
I was glad when they said to me,“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”Our feet are standingWithin your gates, O Jerusalem,Jerusalem, that is builtAs a city that is compact together. ~Psalm 122:1-3 As Jewish pilgrims made their way to Jerusalem three times a year for the major feasts, they sang the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). The Temple …
What to do on a Long Journey
Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord.Lord, hear my voice!Let Your ears be attentiveTo the voice of my supplications.If You, Lord, should mark iniquities,O Lord, who could stand?But there is forgiveness with You,That You may be feared. ~Psalm 130:1-4 Have you ever realized the depth of your sin and felt crushed by it? On a journey that would have take …
For the Lord has Chosen Zion!
In only a few hours our group will board an aircraft headed for Israel! As the waning hours pass, I am reminded that we will soon enter God's chosen land. His chosen, not because Israel is greater than others, larger than others, or more important than others. But because He needed real live people in …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 