Hope for the Hope Challenged

Israel Remembers October 7, 2023—And So Should We

October 8, 2026 by Dvora Elisheva

Screen capture of the Memorial Ceremony at Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv

There is much to share with you about what has been happening in Israel. But I’ve decided to start with this short post about events of the past week. High Alert in Israel This year the nation was on high alert throughout the High Holy Days, particularly for Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles). For those … Read more

Never Too Late to Remember

September 19, 2026 by Dvora Elisheva

Yom Teru’ah (commonly known as Jewish New Year) has passed, but the call to remember remains. As Yom Kippur approaches, what does it mean to trust a God who has not forgotten His promises?

Remembering Mommy: Forty Years Later

August 6, 2026 by Dvora Elisheva

Forty years after my mother’s death, I find myself thanking God not only for her life but for His continuing work of healing our relationship. This personal reflection is a testimony to God’s redeeming grace, the hope of eternity, and the unexpected gifts of growing older.

A Meditation on Spiritual Warfare: The Battle is Real

July 25, 2026 by Dvora Elisheva

The Battle is Real. Photo of waves crashing into the shore in Haifa, Israel. By Dvora Elisheva

As new medical challenges arose, I found myself wrestling not only with physical weakness but also with the unseen battle for hope. This personal meditation explores that struggle through poetry and God’s Word.

Dancing the Waves: A Meditation on Aging

July 3, 2026 by Dvora Elisheva

Original Artwork owned by Dvora Elisheva about Ark in the storm

Growing older isn’t always graceful. Sometimes it feels more like learning to dance on storm-tossed waves. A personal reflection on aging, faith, and discovering that hope is found not in calmer seas, but in the One who never leaves us.