Sunday, March 22, 2015

Israel Aids Storm-Ravaged Island Nation of Vanuatu

Israel Aids Storm-Ravaged Island Nation

Sunday, March 22, 2015 |  Yossi Aloni  ISRAEL TODAY

Israeli international aid organization IsraAID has dispatched an emergency team to the Oceanic island nation of Vanuatu after it was ravaged by a tropical cyclone.
More than 90 percent of the population of 250,000 has reportedly been left homeless and destitute by Tropical Cyclone Pam.
IsraAID is joined in providing food and other basic needs by several other international aid agencies, as well as UN and local government bodies.
Additionally, IsraAID will provide medical assistance and psychological programs to help the citizens of Vanuatu deal with the trauma of their ordeal.
Both the government of Vanuatu and local victims expressed great appreciation for IsraAID and Israelis in general for their willingness to provide voluntary aid. Many Israel-loving local residents reportedly followed the IsraAID team around during its first days on the ground in a demonstration of gratitude.
PHOTO: Courtesy of IsraAID.
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Why is Obama Punishing Israel?

Why is Obama Punishing Israel?

Sunday, March 22, 2015 |  Aviel Schneider   Israel Today
Though it won’t admit as much, the Obama Administration appears poised to punish Israel for daring to re-elect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and by such a large margin.
The White House’s dissatisfaction with last Tuesday’s election results became apparent when it took no fewer than three days for President Barack Obama to call and congratulate Netanyahu on his victory.
American media was less subtle, openly suggesting that Obama was looking to punish Netanyahu, and by extension the majority of Israelis who voted for Likud and other right-wing parties.
The New York Times revealed that the Obama Administration was presently reconsidering its policies vis-a-vis the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and might no longer use its veto to prevent unilateral moves by the Palestinian Authority at the UN Security Council.
More than anything, Obama seems upset that Israel so firmly placed Netanyahu back in office even after the latter declared just days before the elections that the creation of a Palestinian state is, at present, a non-starter.
Unless the Palestinians themselves come up with a creative and acceptable new solution, the bilateral peace process is for now dead, and that doesn’t bode well for Obama’s legacy.
Washington has also signaled disapproval of Netanyahu’s fear-mongering during the elections, when he declared that “the Arabs are storming the polls and will overthrow the government.” It is widely believed that tactic spurred a massive turnout of Likud voters, and sealed Netanyahu’s victory.
Following the elections, Netanyahu clarified that he and all of Israel continue to seek a political horizon with the Arabs in general, and the Palestinians in particular, but that the current situation under the current Palestinian leadership simply doesn’t lend itself to a positive outcome. For this, Israelis cannot be blamed.
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"The Servant Took Ten Camels" ✡ Great Hebrew Lesson

And the servant took ten camels, of the camels of his master, and departed; having all goodly things of his master's in his hand; and he arose, and went to Aram-naharaim, unto the city of Nahor.

GENESIS (24:10)
 

וַיִּקַּח הָעֶבֶד עֲשָׂרָה גְמַלִּים מִגְּמַלֵּי אֲדֹנָיו וַיֵּלֶךְ וְכָל טוּב אֲדֹנָיו בְּיָדוֹ וַיָּקָם וַיֵּלֶךְ אֶל אֲרַם נַהֲרַיִם אֶל עִיר נָחוֹר

בראשית כד:י

va-yi-kakh ha-e-ved a-sa-ra g'-ma-leem mi-g'-ma-lay a-do-nav va-yay-lekh v'-khol tuv a-do-nav b'-ya-do va-ya-kom va-yay-lekh el a-ram na-ha-ra-yim el eer na-khor

Today's Israel Inspiration

The Hebrew word for camel is גמל, 'gamal,' which also means “to be independent,” as seen here: “And the boy grew up, and was weaned (vayigamal)” (Genesis 21:8). The name describes the camel's ability to survive without water for many months. (Rabbi Natan Slifkin). It is fitting that the independent camel journeyed with Abraham's servant, bringing back a wife for Isaac, as Rebecca made the independent choice to leave her family and join Isaac in the Land of Israel. This Passover, help the 70 Jewish families who have bravely and independently chosen to reside in holy Hebron, amongst 97% Arabs, in order to safeguard the city's holy sites, including the tombs of Isaac and Rebecca.
 

"Israel is Beyond Belief"

Follow a young couple on their first visit to Israel in this inspiring video.
 

Biblical Origins of Netanyahu's Name

What’s in a name? For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose stunning right-wing victory solidified his leadership despite predictions to the contrary, it could be the source of his strength.

Word By Word Bible Study Tool

Word by Word teaches the meaning and pronunciation of every Hebrew word in the five books of Moses. It is an essential Bible Study tool, that will help you develop Bible Study skills that will last a lifetime.
 

Today's Israel Photo

A camel in the Negev Desert by Boruch Len. Camels have been an important part of the Holy Land’s landscape from Biblical times as described by Isaiah, “they carry their wealth...and riches upon the camels’ hump” (30:6).

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Friday, March 20, 2015

'God's Not Dead' Movie Creators Hope for Double Blessing With "Do You Believe?"

'God's Not Dead' Creators Hope for Double Blessing

LOS ANGELES -- "God's Not Dead" broke box office records and became the highest grossing independent film of 2014. Now the film's creators are releasing their follow-up to the hit faith film. It is called "Do You Believe?"
Critics call "Do You Believe" a faith version of the Academy Award-winning film "Crash."
The movie follows a dozen characters, moving in different directions. All of them are longing for something more as their lives unexpectedly intersect. The all-star cast includes Mira Sorvino, Lee Majors, Ted McGinley, and Cybill Shepherd.  
Shepherd and McGinley spoke with CBN News about their roles in the project.
'What Attracted Me to the Role?'
Shepherd plays Teri, a grief-stricken mother who lost her daughter.
When describing that role, Shepherd told CBN News Teri is "frozen because she is not really letting herself feel her grief. It is too deep. And that is what made me want to play this role, the idea of going through that transition, where my character faces her grief about losing that child."
 
Ted McGinley plays Matthew, a pastor.
"It starts off with me putting what looks like blood on the cross and turning around to the audience, really, with just a very straight face and sort of confronting all of them," McGinley said of his role.
"So it is a little bit uncomfortable at first," McGinley continued. "But you see he begins to come around. But he is a guy who is going to tell you the truth because that's what he just encountered."
Surprising Success
"Do You Believe" is the latest project from Hollywood actor and producer David A.R. White. His Pureflix production company has produced nearly 90 faith films in the nine years since it started. That hefty roster includes "God's Not Dead."
What does "Do You Believe" bring to the table for family friendliness that other films lack? Bob Waliszewski, Plugged In Online's director, answered this question and more. Click play to watch.
"I think it surprised everybody," White said, reflecting on the success of that movie.
"When we released the trailer in October, like six months before it came out, the trailer was shared between five and 10 million times. It was the number one shared page for that week on Facebook, so we had an idea that we had something special," he continued.
"And then the movement leading up to the release was really incredible. But never in a million years did we ever expect that it would do as well as it did and that people all over the world would support," he added. "And you would see these London, double decker buses with 'God's Not Dead' on it."
"It was truly a dream and also truly a dream to see how God used that movie in so many different people's lives," he said.
Praying for Double Blessing
White prays his new film will have a similar impact.
Pureflix films have also managed to cast some Hollywood heavy hitters. White credits compelling storylines.
"I think it is the script first and foremost. It moves them when they read it. I got a call from Delroy Lindo right after he read it. And his agent was like, he was acting the role out on the phone to his agent saying, 'I want to do this,'" he explained.
"And so, I think that is how that type of talent comes into it because it is not like the money we pay is extraordinary. Obviously there are so many other places that pay a lot more money, but people are really moved by the story," he said.
From a Place of Faith
"Do You Believe" delivers a story of both intensity and inspiration. And even many of the actors performed from a place of faith.
"I just know that God is there. I have no doubt. So, in my darkest deepest hours of pain and questioning, whatever comes along in your life, that at some point, you are not alone. And that is really comforting," McGinley told CBN News.
Shepherd noted, "I was raised in the Episcopal Church and then I chose to be confirmed. I sang in the choir and my faith was always there. I think being confirmed because you don't have to get confirmed and I still have that prayer book by my bed."
The film comes out on Friday, March 20.

Nellie Elaine & Elaine Tavolacci: A Turnaround Year and Wells Overflowing


"It's Your Coming Out Season and Your Turnaround Year"
Nellie Elaine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Just recently I have been hearing the word "Turnaround." I looked up the definition and it says:an abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favorable situation: "it was a remarkable turnaround in his fortunes."

Then I saw a huge wave. In this wave many things were being taken from God's people, and many of God's people were actually in this wave being drawn away from the shore into the deep, deep waters. They did not understand what was happening to them. Situations and circumstances were bringing them further and further into deep waters. It was in these deep waters that God was hiding these people and taking those things from them "to shape and position them" – ONLY TO bring them back to shore to display them.
It has been a time of an intense wilderness experience. Not everyone has been in this wave. Many have already experienced this in times past, and those have been the ones to forerun and carry the glory and deliver the Word. 

But there is a new wave of people who are being delivered via this wave coming out of the deep places and out of the wilderness leaning on their beloved. For these people there is a turnaround. (Photo via pixabay)

On Display... A Coming Out...

You actually know who you are and where you have been, and have been wondering, "How did I ever get here?" You know in your heart that the steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord. The door is opening for you, the deep waters are changing currents below, and there is a shifting.

I see a "coming out" and not just an ordinary coming out. It is a celebration of "Coming Out." There is a global coming out for those of you who were hidden in this last season. Age has no bearing on this coming out because you have been groomed to begin to work the supernatural workings of God.

"You have thought that in that place you would have died, however, I say to you," says the Lord, "that from this place, your life has been expanded and your years increased to be the exact number of years I have determined for you and not earlier as would have been the case."

Your garments have changed to those of deep revelation and you are clothed with Wisdom and Knowledge. You have learned that in that place of preparation of new realms and new levels and promotions that it had to be just you and God. That it was imperative that you KNOW your God, and I mean really KNOW your God. 

The Word tells us in Daniel 11:32, "THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW THEIR GOD SHALL BE STRONG, AND CARRY OUT GREAT EXPLOITS." (Photo via flickr)

There was a forging in the deep waters, a trust being developed in the corridor of that journey, where a boy becomes a man and girl becomes a woman; where there is a rite of passage that tests and develops fruit and perseverance and fortitude! There is a knowing that your God is with you no matter what you see, feel or hear.

This is your season. Get ready, for you are about to be displayed! It is your turnaround! Expect the unexpected that results in a more favorable situation because your eyes are about to see that which was prophesied over you, and your ears are about to hear the sound of an abundance of God's grace.

It's time. It's time to smile, it's time to dance, it's time to rise up with wings as eagles, as you are about to take the flight of your life!

Nellie Elaine
Nellie Elaine Ministries / Itinerant, XP Ministries

Nellie Elaine is an Associate Itinerant Minister and Webpastor with XP Ministries and has interned under Patricia King and has been endorsed by Patricia. Nellie was an ordained pastor for 4 years in Burlington, Ontario with Eagle Worldwide Ministries and mentored by Dr. Russ Moyer. Nellie has the heart of a revivalist to see the Church come into her fullness according to the Word of God. Moving strongly in the gifts of a seer and the prophetic, accompanied by a strong healing ministry... she has a love for the Bride to see her raised up, equipped, and walking in the gifts and teaching the Body how to overcome by walking in unity and sharing personal powerful testimonies on the path of Restoration. 

Nellie teaches on the Prophetic Realms, Dreams and Visions and Interpretation, the Cross, the Glory of God, prayer and much more. She has been asked to speak at Bible Schools, tent meetings and other conferences and churches throughout the Toronto area. Nellie presently resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada


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"Your Wells Will Be Overflowing"
Elaine Tavolacci, Staten Island, NY

The Holy Spirit is showing me that many of you have been digging wells for so long, but you have become discouraged because you have not experienced a breakthrough. 

The Lord says,"Don't give up. I have ancient wells to be opened to you. I have an abundance of fresh water to be released to you. Don't drink the stagnant water from the past, but come and receive fresh and living water."

Then He took me to the book of Genesis chapter 26:18 where Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the time of his father Abraham, which the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died. I see this as an analogy of Isaac wanting to drink from the wells that his father had drank from. He wanted to rediscover the secrets to his father's spiritual strength and his personal relationship with God.

Although Isaac's servants discovered fresh water when they dug the wells, they came upon opposition as the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen, saying, "The water is ours" (see Genesis 26:19-20). The first two wells which they dug were called Esek and Sitnah, which means contention and enmity

Some of you have come against people who are trying to stop up your wells with contention and enmity. They want what is rightfully yours but they will not succeed.

Then he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name Rehoboth, because he said, "For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land" (see verse 22). As they went on, the Lord appeared to him and said, "Do not fear. I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for My servant Abraham's sake" (see verse 24).

Many of you are crying out to the Lord because you are in such a dry spell. You need that anointing that you've once had, and long for His presence. The Lord says to those of you who are barren and dry, "The ancient wells are being dug once again and you will be replenished. You will receive such an abundance that you will never be spiritually famished again. 

I desire to pour into your life more than you can ever imagine. Your wells will be overflowing.

"This water that I am releasing is not ordinary water, but it is living water that will bring breakthrough to areas of your lives that you have not been able to be set free from. It will be a cleansing stream of purified water that will not only bring refreshing and renewing to you, but you will also refresh and restore others. Don't settle for less, for I have an abundance to release to whosoever will receive," says the Lord.

Genesis 26:19-25 Also Isaac's servants dug in the valley, and found a well of running water there. But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen, saying, "The water is ours." So he called the name of the well Esek, because they quarreled with him. Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over that one also. So he called its name Sitnah. And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name Rehoboth because he said, "For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land."

Then he went up from there to Beersheba. And the Lord appeared to him the same night and said, "I am the God of your father Abraham; do not fear, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for My servant Abraham's sake." So he built an altar there and called on the name of the Lord, and he pitched his tent there; and there Isaac's servants dug a well.

John 4:10 Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water."

Elaine Tavolacci
A Word in Season

Elaine Tavolacci resides in Staten Island, New York. She has been a student of the Word for twenty-nine years. She has a prophetic gift as well as a ministry of encouragement, which teaches the Body of Christ to walk in the fullness of what the Lord has called them to. She teaches others how to be overcomers in every area of their lives and understands the power and authority that Jesus has assigned to them. Her ministry, "A Word in Season," has been an encouragement to others for nine years. She has learned the transforming power of the Word of God and encourages others that nothing is impossible with God.

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