by Shannon Smith | Aug 17, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
Are we still at war? I have been writing this column “War Diaries” for over two years now and for the most part have documented the feelings, motivations and realities that we are facing in Israel since that terrible day on 7 October 2023. For most of that time,...
by Shannon Smith | Aug 11, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
When we at CFOIC Heartland speak about the people of Judea and Samaria, we often use the word “resilience.” It is the resilience to build a home in a place that is not always easy, driven by faith, conviction, and a deep love for the Land of Israel. It is the...
by Shannon Smith | Aug 11, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
Our dear friend Mohmad Faridi at Iranian Christians Int’l recently wrote an article that I feel every Christian needs to read and take to heart. Here is a link to a presentation that Mohmad recently shared. Please watch and share it with others. Mohmad was raised in...
by Shannon Smith | Aug 3, 2026 | News from the Land
Gilgal: Where Israel Came Home at Last! For over 3,700 years, Beit-El has stood as one of the most revered locations in the history of the Children of Israel and the Land of Israel. Situated in the hills of the Benjamin region, just north of Jerusalem, Beit-El served...
by Shannon Smith | Jul 27, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
a land being rebuilt When we speak about the miracle of Israel, we often think of dramatic moments – wars won against impossible odds, hostages rescued, or immigrants arriving home after centuries of exile. But sometimes the greatest miracles happen quietly. A...
