There is a lot happening in Israel today, and it is not always easy to understand. We want to invite you to read, learn and discuss the present-day Israel matters with us. That is why FIRM leaders and invited guests share insightful perspectives on the life on the ground.
The world realizes that Israel’s inhabitants include both Jewish and Arab peoples usually in the worst of circumstances. When the rockets covered the sky over southern Israel last month, many lamented over the dire situation of both Israelis and Palestinians....
In the recent weeks, Israel once again dominated global headlines as tensions and violence escalated across the nation and in Gaza. The spirit of fear and hatred has been rampant not just in Israel, but across the world. This conflict...
Should we as Christians care about Israel? If God cares about something, or someone, Christians should too. This would be a logical conclusion, right? Therefore, if Christians care about God, they should care about Israel! Is this a logical conclusion...
How does the calling on Israel and the Jewish people relate to you as a Christian? Why is Israel important today? Find out in this article!
The Case for Christians to Visit Israel It’s fascinating to see Israel through the eyes of a first-time visitor. Many Christians react with child-like excitement and wonder, “why didn’t I come years ago?” But like the Chinese proverb says, the...
Praying for Israel God invites all believers to pray for Israel day and night. Those who pray are called watchmen by the prophet Isaiah: “On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all the day and all the night...
"Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless." These are famous words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran Pastor who was killed by the Nazis for resisting the regime. However, he was not the...
Traveling to Israel I have been traveling to Israel regularly for the past couple of decades. And each time, I try to meet new people or spend time in places that I haven’t before. Without fail, I later walk away...
Israel Beats the Odds in World Rankings The list of unique facts about Israel is never really finished, as new things could be added to it daily. Israel was and is such a distinctive place in the world! From the...
How to Bless Israel via Investing The idea of investing in Israel, and what benefits you can expect from this investment, is a new idea to most people. Most people have never though about how to bless Israel. For others...
All racism is evil, but there is something different and more insidious about antisemitism. So why are Jews hated? Along with many other powerful people throughout time, why did Hitler hate the Jewish people? Let's explore this long and abhorrent...
How to Talk about Israel In today’s world, Israel is a controversial topic, even in relation to the Bible. It is sometimes hard to keep our conversations free of politics but filled with faith. We believe God when He said...