I drive through a Jewish neighborhood each day on the way to and from work. This week, I see many Jewish families walking to a neighborhood synagogue. That is not an unusual scene, except that it is currently happening every single day. What's going on? Jews worldwide celebrated Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets) last Sunday …
Tag: Zechariah
God is Faithful to Protect His Own!
Happy Lord's Day! As we celebrate the glory of our Lord today, be reminded of His faithfulness to Israel. Israel is our insurance policy, guaranteeing His faithfulness to us! Take a look at a tweet from Amir Tsarfati earlier this week, in light of many Old Testament examples of the Lord's faithfulness to Israel: But …
Reflections on Tisha B’Av
Sundown on August 10 marked the beginning of Tisha B'Av, the saddest day in Israel's history. Imagine all these things happening on the same Jewish calendar day (ninth of the month of Av): The decree that Israelites would wander in the desert for 40 years after leaving Egypt, until a new generation would enter the …
Revisiting the Mount of Olives
Hi friends! While traveling, I'm day dreaming of our trip to Israel in November. There are so many incredible places where Scriptural accounts occurred, and today I'll share part of a post I published during a previous trip to Israel! Just beyond the eastern wall of Jerusalem lies the Kidron Valley and the Mount of …
