Is Peace Between Israel and Hamas Possible?

Yesterday, we focused on the dilemma forced upon Israel: save hostages or eliminate terrorists. There is a pronounced contrast in the value of life between death-loving Hamas terrorists and life-loving Israelis. So, is peace even possible? The first assumption regarding peacemaking is that each side will abide by the agreements put forth in a peace …

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The Agonizing Position Hamas Has Forced upon Israel

The anguish is unfathomable. Imagine the burden that hung heavy upon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his advisors last week: draw out a ceasefire hoping Hamas will eventually release all hostages (though they have not upheld their part of the bargain so far) or put hostages at risk in order to destroy a terrorist …

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Did an Israeli Intelligence Officer Fail to Protect His Nation?

Israeli insiders admit a "colossal intelligence failure" resulted in the horrible massacre by Hamas on October 7. Regardless of blame, it has been my position that Israel now has a war to fight, and figuring out the cause and who is to blame can wait until a more suitable time. But what if clear evidence …

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What Happens When God’s Word Pierces the Heart?

On this blessed Lord's Day, I pray you are deeply impacted by this young woman competing in the National Bible Bee. Not only is she able to hear a short Bible phrase, then reel off the entire passage, but something incredible happens in this amazing moment. Oh that we would allow God's Word to accomplish …

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