Growing up in New Zealand in the 1970s, many kids enjoyed the rewards of a bottle exchange program that allowed you to take a glass soft drink bottle back to …
Why We Celebrate Christmas at the Perfect Time of Year
When we turn the clocks forward an hour in the spring, many of us feel like a weight has been lifted. An extra hour of light does wonders for our …
Why Does God Give Us Trials?
When I was 5 years old, I promised myself that when I finally became an adult, I would spend all my money on candy. I could not understand why my …
Packing Kindness in a Hanukkah Basket
Today, more than ever, we need to spread kindness and let people know that we care for them. At The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, we try to share God’s …
Alive on the Inside: Reviving Our Salty Hearts
I recently had the honor of dipping my toes into and scrubbing my arms with the salts along the shores of the Dead Sea—the lowest point on Earth, nestled between Israel …
Does Eyewitness Testimony Support the Bible?
According to a 2022 Gallup poll, “A record-low 20% of Americans now say the Bible is the literal word of God.” This number is down from 24 percent when the …
