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Here in Israel, – a flourishing garden of Eden – we have just celebrated Tu b’Shvat, the new year for trees that falls on the 15th of the Jewish calendar month of Shvat. It is supposedly spring now, although we had snow flurries just a few days ago. A Garden of Eden I love it that the Bible is full of references to plants, starting with…

For many of us, especially writers aspiring to book publication, New Year is a pivotal time to reflect on turning our hopes and dreams into tangible realities. The following methodology works for goals of any kind, not just writerly.

This year, Christmas and Chanukah actually coincide! So, I got out my Sherlock Holmes spy glass to look for connections between them. I found them by asking how Jesus marked Chanukah.

Sarah – matriarch and prophetess – has come to symbolize motherhood for the whole world. “The midrash present her as a prophet and a righteous woman whose actions are worthy of emulation.”

The story of Hannah’s urgent plea for a child in the Tabernacle at Shiloh happened during Sukkot, or Tabernacles. This 7-day festival has just ended, bringing, along with Simchat Torah (Joy in Torah), the season of Jewish High Holy Days* to a close.

This crucified man wore a crown of thorns, had pierced wrists, ankles and side. His legs had not been broken to hasten death, as was often the Roman way. In fact, everything we know happened to Jesus happened to the man on the Turin Shroud.

Husband Butch and I are living in Jerusalem. How do we see it compared to how you do?

An inspirational conversation with Bible Teacher Kabwe Benaya about understanding and implementing the purposes God has for each of us. And about her upcoming Women’s Conference in the UK.

We are exploring your favourite Bible women in the NT today! The following accounts highlight the faith, devotion, and significant roles of some of your choices in the New Testament narrative that bring profound lessons of faith, forgiveness and the inclusivity of Jesus’ ministry. 1. The Woman at the Well John 4:1-42 Joan Histon chose the Woman at the Well: “This poor lady seems to have…