This week, the Jewish people celebrate the wonderful Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. This festive celebration is a time where families gather together to light the “Hanukkiah” (Menorah), eat tasty donuts and fried potato latkes (fat-free … Read More
“For the sake of my brothers and friends, I speak (and request) shalom within you.” Psalm 122:8
As followers of Messiah Yeshua, we have an important role that I believe we often fail to understand. The role is to lead the way and set an example for others in what it means … Read More
Israel is headed for elections…
“… peace and quiet within your Palaces.” Psalm 122:7b I started my last blog with saying that one of Jerusalem’s roles during the reign of Messiah will be to bring people together in unity. Nowadays, … Read More
“… peace and quiet within your Palaces.” Psalm 122:7b
One of Jerusalem’s roles during the reign of Messiah will be to bring people together in unity. Nowadays, however, the reality is quite the opposite; Jerusalem is actually the central cause of division. When I … Read More
“May peace be within your walls; peace and quiet within your Palaces.” Psalm 122:7
I would like to start this entry with a word of encouragement for each one of you reading. As I study and prepare to write these blog entries, I find treasures in the richness of … Read More
Jerusalem in Turmoil; “Ask (Pray) for the Shalom of Jerusalem…” Psalm 122:6a
Israel is under attack from within. Since June of this year, when Operation “Shovo Achim (Return of Brothers) began, we have witnessed a sharp increase in violence by Arab people against Jewish people throughout Israel, … Read More
“Ask (Pray) for the Shalom of Jerusalem; May those who love you live quietly and peacefully. “ Psalm 122:6
I ended my last blog with a challenge to think about how you show your love for Jerusalem. Why is it important that one’s actions show online pharmacy order robaxin no prescription with best prices … Read More
“ May those who love you live quietly and peacefully. “ Psalm 122:6
Most Bible translations that I read translate the second part of this verse as, “May they prosper who love you.” In Hebrew, the word that is often translated as “prosper” is “YeShalevu” “יִ֝שְׁלָ֗יוּ”, which actually … Read More
“Ask (Pray) for the Shalom of Jerusalem… “ Psalm 122:6a – Conclusion
In my last blog entry I wrote that man-made peace in Israel is not, nor will it ever be, possible. While I believe that, according to Scripture, we will experience peace for a period of … Read More
“Ask (Pray) for the Shalom of Jerusalem; May those who love you live quietly and peacefully. “ Psalm 122:6
Just a few months ago, Israel faced yet another round of fighting in our constant struggle for peace. This war was very hard for me due to the fact that not only close friends were … Read More