Palestinian Conflict

6 Days, 6 Miracles: On the Anniversary of Israel’s 6 Day War, June 5-10, 1967

“Remember the wonders He has done, His miracles and the judgments He pronounced, O descendants of Abraham, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones. He is the Lord our God; His judgments are in all the earth.” (Psalm 105:5-7). Jewish tradition based on the Scriptures encourages us to remember YHVH’s…...

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How to Pray for the Israeli Election: Concise Prayers and Scriptures

  To all who care about Israel: Your prayers this week and next are important! Israelis head to the polls March 17 to elect their next prime minister. Sadly, the current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has become the most hated prime minister in Israel’s modern history. If the election were…...

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After Netanyahu’s Speech: How history could change and how now to pray—6 more prayers in 6 minutes

  Three hours ago I watched Israeli prime minister Netanyahu risk his future in Israeli politics, and perhaps his life, in speaking to the US Congress. Was a “golden scepter” of favor extended to him as he walked into Congress’s legislative chamber to a wildly robust standing ovation—followed by approximately…...

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WHY THIS PURIM COULD BE PIVOTAL: PRAYER POINTS FROM THE BOOK OF ESTHER

    “Then King Ahasuerus said…‘I have given Esther the house of Haman.’” (Esther8:7a) Anyone tempted lately to feel overwhelmed and disheartened by an unrelenting onslaught of bad news? If so, please read on. Purim (March 5) is about God encouraging you and giving you the “house of Haman.” Yeshua…...

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Why Israelis are Hesitant to Re-elect Netanyahu: Israel Today

  Nineteen years ago, when Benjamin Netanyahu first became Israel’s prime minister, the peace process with the Palestinians dominated the national elections. There were other issues of importance, but all else paled in comparison…. Two decades later the situation looks much different to voters as they head to the polls…...

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Powerful 5 Minute Prayer for Israel, Gaza and Middle East: Praying re the Truce and Beyond

  These can be prayed daily so please forward. 1. We declare that You alone, YHVH, are God and that forever You are good. We steadfastly praise You, for You are in control in Israel, Gaza, the Middle East and all other nations. We submit our hearts and minds to…...

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Carrying the Cross into Operation Protective Edge

  Shalom from the battlefront! The battle front I speak of is not the critical Israel-Gaza war, but is very real nonetheless. It accounts for why you have not heard from us since the war began. Though the battle into which we’ve been thrust is different, through it God has…...

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Israel’s Future Wars

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? … I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your…...

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CONFUSED ABOUT THE GENEVA DEAL RE IRAN, WHAT IT MEANS FOR ISRAEL, AND ULTIMATELY FOR THE US?

  If you’re a bit overwhelmed by the details of the new agreement between Iran and the P5 +1, you aren’t alone. Here’s a concise 10 point summary, slightly adapted for clarity. Or you can just read the 10 main points – mindful that prayer changes things and God is…...

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THE NEW REPLACEMENT THEOLOGY – Part 2

  “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” George Santayana Are you confused by today’s new replacement theology? Do you want to articulate a response to those who embrace it? Due to the number of questions I’ve received on the topic, this article goes into…...

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