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What did Alexander the Great have to do Jesus? When the doors close on the Old Testament, Israel’s world is pretty predictable. The language spoken is Hebrew. Worship takes place … Continue reading Alexader the Great and the Coming Messiah
This year at tax time, my husband and I had the following conversation after he wrote our ginormous check to the government. Husband- “You will need to put half of … Continue reading Feel Violated by the IRS? You Are Not the First…
Jesus was a master storyteller who never passed up the chance to use a readily available illustration to drive home his point. Once, when the disciples were dismayed over their … Continue reading Mustard Seeds, Mountain Moving, and Israel’s Builder-King
A Brooklyn man has been charged with hate crimes in relation to the burning of 12 Jewish Scrolls in Brooklyn, New York. The scrolls were in Mezuzahs which were mounted outside … Continue reading Hate Crime Charges in the Burning of Jewish Scrolls
What? Women disciples. Mmm…yes. He was quite the revolutionary when it came to women’s rights. Here is the thing about history- even ancient history colors our lives, our thoughts, our opinions, … Continue reading Controversy Alert: Jesus Had Women Disciples
In celebration of the 65th anniversary of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, The Israel Antiquities Authorities and Google have announced the launch of the Leon Levy Dead Sea … Continue reading Dead Sea Scrolls Now Available for Viewing Online
The acrid smell of smoke wafted through the air as dark-skinned, bearded men wearing turbans pushed open the door of the church in Bethlehem. They were heavily armed and each carried a torch. … Continue reading Day 9- “They Look Like Us!” A Church Preserved