As we wrap up a very fruitful Christian Leadership Seminar, I am left with greater resolve than ever before to refuse to be silent, and to exhort others to understand the importance of God's chosen land and God's chosen people to our own lives as Christians. For over 3 days we have been reminded of …
Category: Current Events
Reunion of Israel Friends
Greetings from Washington DC! Though it is not quite the "Shalom from Jerusalem" I offered in November 2015, it is a reunion with the same friends (and more) from the Christian Leadership Seminar I attended at Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Research Center. You can check out my reports from that seminar beginning November 28 …
Does Israel Care More about Palestinians than Palestinian Leaders?
Good question. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu answers that question here: Netanyahu says the Palestinian people deserve better than what Hamas is providing for them. I think most of us agree. Let's pray for the Palestinian people...and that Hamas and Palestinian leaders will stop abusing their people.
Snubbed Israeli Judo Athlete takes Bronze
On Friday, Israeli judoka Ori Sasson was snubbed by his Egyptian opponent after defeating him in a judo match. Later in the day, he captured Israel's second medal of the Olympics by taking bronze in the 100+ kilo class of the judo competition in Rio. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 