In Israel, commemorative days often bunch closely together, partly because Israel commemorates lots of things, and partly because God has designed it that way! Consider the Biblical feasts of Israel. There are seven in all, but three (Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread and Feast of First Fruits) are bunched closely together in the spring and …
Continue reading Israel Prepares for Yom HaZikaron (Day of Remembrance)
Happy Lord's Day, my friends! Sunday is usually a day I share good news and encouragement, and I want to continue that in an odd way today. This past week, Israel commemorated Yom HaZikaron, similar to Memorial Day in America. Israelis have a special way of remembering Holocaust victims (which they did last week during …
Continue reading A Look Back at the Honor Paid to Fallen Israeli Soldiers and Terror Victims
Hey gang, heads up! Our monthly day of prayer is coming up fast in May! We're talking about the first Wednesday of each month that is designated as a day of prayer by those participating in the Isaiah 62 Prayer Initiative. Tomorrow is May 1...the first Wednesday...so get ready to pray! As usual, the International …
Over the past couple weeks, the Jewish people have commemorated Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (commemoration of the 23,000+ Israelis who have lost their lives in war and terrorism) and Yom HaAtma'ut (Independence Day). I recently reviewed a brief (3:41) video that very touchingly ties the three events together. It is a father's …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 