The Jewish New Year and the Biblical Feast of Trumpets

Shanah Tovah!  Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day previous to the actual day of the holiday.  Thus, Rosh Hashanah began yesterday at sundown and Israel celebrates their new year today.  Rosh Hashanah means "Head of the Year." However, Leviticus 23:23-25 describes a feast that the Jews were told to celebrate.  It is the Feast …

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Hope for Today: Greater is He in You than He Who is in the World

Over the past few days we have focused on Hope for Today" Hope for Today: The World in which We Live Hope for Today: Understanding the Times and the Assignment Hope for Today: God’s Restoration of His People Now, let’s wrap it up!  There is no doubt that the world is spinning out of control, …

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Heeding the Call to Prayer

Hi friends!  We are in the midst of a short series I'm calling Hope for Today.  So far we have focused on: Hope for Today: The World in which We Live Hope for Today: Understanding the Times and the Assignment Hope for Today: God’s Restoration of His People We have one more installment tomorrow, so …

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Fun Facts: Israel, the Tiny Innovative Giant

Though only the 98th largest country in the world (by population), the tiny nation of Israel has become an innovative giant.  Despite a relatively small population of roughly 7.8 million, Israel has birthed over 4800 startups, mostly in the technology, medical and agricultural sectors.  For example, did you know flash drives were invented by an Israeli, …

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