I love Israel. As a born again believer, I feel that one of my duties is to love and honor Israel. My love for Israel runs deep. I remember it was my 7th grade English teacher who introduced me to a set of books that resonated with me. Her name is Mrs. Schmuck and the series of books she recommended was the Zion Chronicles by authors Brock and Bodie Thoene. Since then, I have collected and read multiple times all her Series. They aren't just fiction books, but are history books with their fictional characters built into them. The first book I read for a 7th grade book report was called the Gates of Zion. And it is set in 1947 Israel and the whole series tells the struggles and the birthpangs of the Birth of Israel. And after reading these books, if it doesn't inspire a deep LOVE of Israel and her people, then there might be something slightly wrong with you ;) The Thoene's subsequent series deal with the Holocaust, WWI, and Israel during the time of Christ. That is my favorite series ~ The A.D. Chronicles. Brock and Bodie Thoene have an awesome ability to make you want to read Scriptures and learn the deep love of our Saviour. They are just awesome authors! LOVE them! ~ And if you tag Bodie in a post on Facebook ~ SHE RESPONDS. She is such an awesome person!
Anyways ~ reading their love of Israel just inspired my deep love of Israel. And thanks to the internet, I'm beginning to learn a TON about modern day Israel. And I am practically addicted to a few facebook links that post the most beautiful pictures and awesome youtube vids of Israel. Here's one that I saw today. Who WOULDN'T want to go at least visit Israel. It inspires me to move there! I know it won't be today, or tomorrow and probably not for at least a few years from now, but that is my goal. And I have an amazing husband who is willing to consider it! He's awesome too!
Here is the video I saw tonight. I hope you enjoy ~ {don't forget to pause the music on the left ;) }
Israel is a beautiful place!
Laila Tov {good night}
Shalom ~
Tara
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