As Israel burns

On October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 By Aaron AllisonIn Current Events, IsraelLeave a comment

As Israel burns, life must continue. While bombs erupt, hostages remain hidden, and propaganda spews, we continue our lives. My heart is with Israel, so I cannot move on. However, I move forward with duties, customs, and rhythms promoting life’s goodness. I must believe that my participation in good things somehow pushes back the sheer evil in this world.

And, we pray.

14 October 2023, Israel, Sderot: Israeli military combat vehicles and tanks are seen near the Israeli-Gaza border as fighting between Israeli troops and the militants of the Palestinian group Hamas continues. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa (Photo by Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty Images)

The kidnapped remain in our hearts

On October 14, 2023October 22, 2023 By Aaron AllisonIn Current Events, IsraelLeave a comment

What a consequential week. Our world changed on October 7, 2023. We will live with the global ramifications of Hamas’ evil, as the nations rage.

While life normalizes for those not directly impacted, let’s hold in our hearts the hostages in hope they will return.

I am concerned for all innocent Palestinians.

I love the Jews deeply and stand with Israel.

Young boys look at posters depicting missing people and stating that they were kidnapped by Hamas militants outside a Synagogue in Larnaca, Cyprus October 17, 2023.
(photo credit: REUTERS/YIANNIS KOURTOGLOU)