Tambubai’s breath came out heavy and wheezing. At first, doctors thought it was asthma. Tim, a member of the medical team, improvised a spacer out of an empty water bottle to help better deliver an inhaled medicine.
Anti-Israel and Anti-Semitic Incidents Close to Home
In recent editions of this report we have highlighted growing hostility toward Jewish People and Israel in Europe, and the escalating anti-Semitic incidents occurring there. Sadly, we’re seeing a similar spirit on the move elsewhere around the world.
This year, Purim falls on March 4th-5th. It’s a day of celebration commemorating Queen Esther’s faith and courage and the deliverance of the Jewish People from the destructive hands of Haman, who plotted their annihilation. Esther called her people to fast.
Mark Biltz is a pastor, author and well-known speaker whose research has earned him guest appearances on radio and television, as well as magazine covers. Interviewed by Fox television, Mark is a sought-after speaker featured in conferences and congregations internationally.
We took note of a couple of interesting statistical comments regarding Israel on social media this week. The first was an item on Twitter that included a photo of two female Israeli Air Forces combat pilots standing by their fighter jets.
Medical Missions: Has the Lord Put This on Your Heart?
It’s one of the most heartbreaking moments of every clinic. It’s the moment when we have to tell the hundreds of people still waiting on the last day that we can see no more patients.
Anti-Semitic & Anti-Israel Attitudes Exploded in 2014
Anti-Semitic vandalism at a Jewish cemetery in France, January 2015. The swastika is a predominate symbol used to convey anti-Jewish sentiment. 2014 held a marked increase in similar vandalism along with violence against Jews.
It doesn’t seem that long ago that we stood at the edge of a new year and looked ahead to what the year 2014 would bring. And here we are, already in February and looking at 2015 stretched out before us. The marking of a new year is a wonderful time to look back and review the previous year.
"There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars…. And when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." - Luke 21:25,28 Mark Biltz The blood moons: what are they and what do they mean.
BDS against Israel & Anti-Semitism Go Hand in Hand
The BDS Movement (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) against Israel recently garnered another supporter. The University of California Student Association, representing all 10 of the UC campuses, approved a resolution to divest in a number of countries they charge with human rights violations.