Is secular history devoid of God? God doesn't always work through might or by power but He still works in history. The story of Hanukkah can be read in both a secular (military, political, and even economic) and spiritual (prayers, miracles, and even martyrdom) manner, but both show God in our history.
Meeting and working with Israeli citizens and volunteers from many countries and having opportunities to serve in God’s Holy Land and observe first-hand the resilience of His people to adapt and thrive in spite of the trauma of war, testifies to our God’s power and love.