Big Trouble! Hady Amr: Biden’s Policy-Maker in the Middle East

On January 20, 2021, while most were still caught up in the swirl of post-election and post-inauguration events, a key member of Biden's foreign policy team was appointed. Under the cover of political chaos, Hady Amr, a Lebanese-born author of a "new direction" of foreign policy in the Middle East was tapped as a deputy …

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Memorial Day 2021: Honoring Our Heroes

Today, I'm reminded of men and women in uniform, who gave all they had to keep us free. Tens of thousands of men and women have given their lives in the service of America, so that you and I might enjoy freedom in a great nation. Indeed, freedom is never free. American soldiers, airmen, sailors …

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BREAKING: Could Netanyahu be Out as Israeli Prime Minister?

News is breaking in Israel of an agreement between right-wing Yamina party leader, Naftali Bennett, and center-left Yesh Atid party leader, Yair Lapid, to form a "change government" that could end Benjamin Netanyahu's lengthy run as Prime Minister of Israel. It remains to be seen if all Yamina delegates will remain with Yamina, as Bennett …

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Building Jewish-Arab Relationships in Light of Pentecost

Welcome back, Bible students!  Be honest:  Did you struggle with yesterday’s homework assignment?  Was it difficult to “welcome” all those people groups into “our” celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church?  If we are honest, haven’t we knowingly or unknowingly claimed the work of the Holy Spirit and …

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