Strong Women in the Bible Have you ever seen God’s strength displayed through women? Think of strong women in the Bible: the steadfast faithfulness of Ruth, for example. Or a woman who prayed without ceasing like Hannah, or strong women...

How to Celebrate Purim Understanding the story, embracing the celebration, and discovering Jesus in Purim makes knowing how to celebrate Purim all the more meaningful. What is Purim? Purim is a joyous biblical holiday that commemorates God’s deliverance of the...

Family of God in the Family of Nations According to the United Nations Population Division, Israelis account for a mere .12% of the world’s population, and Israel’s landmass ranks 153rd of the 195 countries worldwide. Both statistics communicate that Israel...

 The Seven Species of Israel Israel, both today and through history, has been a land rich in natural and spiritual resources. Among its many blessings, the Bible highlights seven specific agricultural species that define the country’s landscape and legacy. What...

What is Tu BiShvat? Meet the "New Year for Trees:" Tu BiShvat. This event is is a unique and meaningful in the biblical holiday order. It typically is the first Jewish holiday according to the Western (Gregorian) calendar, falling some...

Heaven, Sheol, and the Afterlife The Hebrew words for the underworld, hell and heaven—Sheol, Gehenna and Gan Eden—can deepen our insight into “after-life” destinations and the roads leading to them. Far from being abstract ideas, these terms originate from real,...