“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…...
Threefold Prayer for Israel this Week
Time is running out for Mr. Netanyahu to form a coalition government. Despite his overwhelming victory in last month’s election, he has not yet been able to form a coalition government. Israeli election laws are complex. If Netanyahu cannot build a coalition in the next 12 days, President Rivlin…...
Passover’s Special Meaning for Christians
On April 3-4, Jewish families in Israel and around the world will gather to recount the ancient, but never old, story of Passover. Younger generations will hear from their elders the miracle-packed narrative which, they will be told, should be heard as if they personally lived through those historical…...
Why You Might Need This for the Rest of Your Life: The Sabbath
This week’s Torah portion (Exodus 30:11-34:35) includes the blessed gift/command of Shabbat (Sabbath). Even for those whose Sabbath-rest is in Yeshua, I call it: GOD’S GAME CHANGER: SHABBAT SHALOM Deity delighting in creation, Hard-wired in earth’s DNA, Wresting a day to rest a day, In humanity’s heavenly hush. World…...
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…...