Why is Israel’s Modern Statehood a Miracle?

Hi friends!  As we inch toward Israel's 70th birthday (May 14, on the Gregorian calendar), it is a great time to stop and consider the true miracle of Israel.  Biblically speaking, God has been exceedingly faithful to His promises to cause dry bones to live again (Ezekiel 37), and for barren land to blossom (Isaiah …

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Does Israel Receive the Most US Foreign Aid?

Great question...and there is a very good answer!  Susan Michael, US Director of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, recently penned an article well worth reading. Many complain about foreign aid that goes to Israel.  However, what they likely don't realize is that far less goes to Israel than to other nations such as Afghanistan.  Furthermore, military …

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Word from Jerusalem – September 2017

Welcome back friends! The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem has published the September issue of Word from Jerusalem and its packed once again with great articles such as: Wake up Call for America - focusing on the rise of Anti-Semitism in the streets of America Christian Leadership Seminars - a report on the graduate meeting in Washington …

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Ordinary People…in a Not-so-Ordinary Land

When you think of Israel, what comes to mind? ...the birthplace of Jesus ...the disciples fishing on the Sea of Galilee ...Temple Mount (and  all the turmoil that occurs there today!) ...Jesus healing people and loving children ...Golgotha and the Garden Tomb from which Jesus arose It is definitely a unique and out-of-the-ordinary place.  There …

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