I have a responsibility to tell Israel’s story––and to tell it well. When I think of Israel, I am now able to picture a young, thriving, resilient, loving, and hopeful nation-state that needs our support. We mustn’t forget that we, too, were once a fledgling nation much like Israel, valuing freedom above all else while facing the greatest of uncertainties. And although we are limited in our abilities here in America to help bring peace in the Middle East, we can still help in an immeasurable way through prayer and through changing the conversation about Israel from one of negativity to one of support. The next time you find yourself assuming something said about Israel in the media is true, check yourself. Because the Israel I read about here, and the Israel I encountered over there––they were two entirely different things.
