The Middle East is a very tough neighborhood. Arabs hold disdain for Israel. Muslims war with Jews. Iran vows to wipe Israel off the map. Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims regard one another as infidels. Iran and Saudi Arabia are mortal enemies. Violence reigns in places such as Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. Christians, Muslims and Yazidis …
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Today, our focus changes a bit, as I invite you to join in prayer for one of God's most faithful evangelists. Argentinian Luis Palau has preached the Word of God around the world, and rivals Billy Graham in vastness of crowds. He is a joyful man of God who seems to see the good in …
Job well done! Just a couple hours ago, I had a chance to view VP Mike Pence's speech in the Knesset. Appearing very "presidential," he delivered a speech that moved US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, to tears, and "rocked the Knesset" with Biblical references. The speech was filled with friendly overtones toward Israel and …
Luke 4 gives the account of Jesus returning to Nazareth, the village where He grew up, following His baptism. When He arrived, He stood in the synagogue to read the prescribed passage from Isaiah 61 (as quoted by Jesus in Luke 4): “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He anointed Me to …
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