Growing up I read lots of Bible storybooks. Joshua and the battle of Jericho, David and Goliath, Jonah and the fish, Jesus and His miracles—all favorites that built my love …
How Is Israel Vilified?
I remember years ago traveling to Israel as a volunteer at a hospital outside of Tel Aviv. One evening I was roaming the aisles of a grocery store looking for some …
Matthew 21:43: Who Will Receive the Kingdom of God?
As Christians, we always want to be good students and stewards of God’s Word. We never want to gloss over parts of Scripture just because they’re hard for us to …
How Can You Defend Israel?
“Free Palestine!” “Zionism is like Nazism!” “May God take revenge on you for what you are doing to Palestine!” You could hear these attacks and many like them hurled at …
How I Fell in Love With Israel
“Grandpa, have you ever heard of the name ‘Plantz’ being Jewish?” “Yes, I have!” my Grandpa Ralph replied. “When did you learn that?” “My grandmother told me, when I was …
It’s Not About Me!
Awe and wonder held my weary, dry eyes open until my foggy contact lenses forced me to blink for a clearer view out the bus window. With every blink, I …
