Tag Archives: Israel

A Cleansing Stream

Posted on February 20, 2025 by dtopliff

In Judaism, a mikveh (or sometimes mikvah) is a ritual bath for purification and cleansing to prepare worshippers to enter the temple. The name means “collection of water.” The water must come from a natural source such as a lake, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my land . . .

Posted on May 9, 2024 by dtopliff

As shared in my fun, helpful memoir/travelogue, A Traveling Grandma’s Guide to Israel: Adventures, Wit, and Wisdom, there’s a wonderful, little-known network of Christian believers in Israel (if you can find them) that helps travelers know where to go, who … Continue reading →

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Safe Rooms and Bomb Shelters – Where will you Abide?

Posted on October 12, 2023 by dtopliff

The photo above is the safe room and bomb shelter at Kalia Kibbutz with its date plantation and gardens bordering the Dead Sea next to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. One of the most meaningful lessons I’ve … Continue reading →

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Gomer Girl by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 20, 2022 by juliearduini

One of my favorite things to do is teach Bible studies. I’ve done so online, and currently I’m teaching a class for women at church. Throughout 2022 my teaching partner has been sharing through Heroes of the Old Testament. It’s … Continue reading →

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God’s Warning Signs for America

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sarah Goebel

Looking outside of ourselves to our nation, I want to encourage the body of Christ to repent for the sins of our nation, including their part in it, and pray for our country’s future. We know that God often sends … Continue reading →

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