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Israel is a nation alive with endless and unexpected stories, both ancient and modern, that are often unknown to (or sought after by) tourists. On one of my trips to Israel, I discovered Yemin Orde Youth Village. After that, this residential school was always on our itinerary when I staffed

Jesus knew that His last Passover on earth would occur after 33 years of going up to Jerusalem. When Messiah entered Jerusalem amid thousands of lambs destined for Temple sacrifices, the Perfect Lamb realized His slaughter lay ahead. The multitudes first shouted their joyful Hosannas, but many were shocked at Jesus’ next actions.

During Holy Week, we rejoice in the realization that Israel still endures as the only land where the most profound love was expressed to our world.

The United Nations’ 80-year history contains some wretched moments. On October 24, 1945—after World War II ended—51 countries officially launched the United Nations (UN).

Israel is a small nation with a big presence in the modern world. In fact, its significance far outweighs its size and its population. During ancient times, God revealed Himself to His chosen people, the Jews. Israel’s 3,000-year-old capital, Jerusalem, is mentioned 800 times in the Old and New Testaments. In rabbinic literature and in biblical references, Jerusalem is considered the center of the world.

Ever since the onset of Israel’s defensive war—530 days ago—love has beautifully interrupted the fighting with weddings taking place on and off the battlefield. Evil cannot stop love, marriages, or the births of Jewish children.

In an era of top-heavy propaganda funded by billions in dark money, we celebrated in a room packed with Christian media during a press conference at last week’s National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) convention.

Israel is one of the few countries in the world that requires women to serve in the military, as defined in its mandatory draft law. After Israel’s independence was declared on May 14, 1948, a Women’s Corps was quickly initiated. And today, the IDF reflects the stature of women who proudly serve their country. Within Israel’s culture of equality and its need for absolute security, decades of hard-fought acceptance have expanded IDF positions for women.

On February 19, 2025, Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) will reintroduce the Master Sergeant “Roddie” Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act on Capitol Hill. They first proclaimed their Gold Medal bill on January 27, 2025—International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Let’s take a look at why this honor is long overdue, the remarkable story behind it all, and how you can help make it happen.

Most of the world calls Judea and Samaria the West Bank. The name is a modern fabrication, one that wrongly describes Israel west of the Jordan River. The name West Bank has no ancient history. Within Judea and Samaria, the Holy Land’s biblical heartland for more than 3,000 years, Israel is a now waging an eight-front war.