“Don’t Forget” On Sunday, the Jewish people in Israel and around the world will recognize Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laGvura (“Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day”). This is the day that we honor the memory of the … Read More
Remembering God’s Story.
Remembering God’s Story. In this blog entry, I would like to concentrate on two things: first is the importance of remembering. God has commanded the children of Israel to remember and to celebrate the … Read More
Trusting the Lord
Trusting the Lord “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” Prove 3:5-6 As … Read More
Hard to Believe
Hard to Believe Today is January 1, 2010. This day is a special day for me as we mark the 10-year anniversary of Hope for Israel Ministries. As I reflect on the past 10 … Read More
A Matter of Devotion
There are many things that we as followers of the Messiah can learn from the story of Chanukah; I would like to focus on one: devotion. A key component of the Festival of Chanukah, … Read More
Self-inspection
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 We are now in the midst of a very … Read More
They Do Care …
On March 20th, 2008, 15-year-old Ami Ortiz stayed home from school. It was Purim – a Jewish festival in which holiday baskets are sent to friends and acquaintances to commemorate the Jews’ thwarting of Haman’s … Read More
What is your opinion? Part -2
What is your opinion? Part -2 As followers of the Messiah we are to stand for God’s Word and for the truth of God’s Word. Before we move forward into what the Word of God … Read More
What is your opinion?
What is your opinion? During the past few weeks, a few people have asked for my opinion about the recent events and meetings that have taken place regarding the peace process in Israel and the … Read More
Jerusalem Day
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you … Read More