It's Christmas season...the time we celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior. I'm reminded, though, that when Jesus first came, most people missed it. Today, we have Christmas carols, twinkling lights, decorated homes...and of course Black Friday...to remind us that Christmas is on the way. Though that first Christmas did not have these same signs, …
Month: December 2014
What Do Israelis Think of Americans?
As a Christian who stands with Israel in accordance with what the Bible teaches, I often wonder what Israel thinks as America turns her back more and more on Israel. During a visit to Israel a few years ago, our group had the unusual privilege of visiting the Knesset (Israel's Parliament), where we had a …
New UN Push on Israel; Israel Announces New Government Elections Next March
Two major developments regarding Israel are happening right now. First, following internal attacks on his leadership of the Israeli government, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired two cabinet members, creating a dissolution of the current government and a need for elections in March 2015. Secondly, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved an Arab-backed resolution pressing for Israel …
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France Joins Other European Nations in Support of a “Palestinian State”
Following in the footsteps of Britain, Ireland, Sweden and Spain, the French lower house of Parliament voted (by more than a 2-to-1 margin) on Tuesday to recognize a "State of Palestine." Though the vote is non-binding and does not officially change France's foreign policy, I see several reasons for concern: The Muslim and Jewish populations …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 