Back in March I had the privilege of traveling to Washington DC for the AIPAC Policy Conference. (AIPAC = American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the largest pro-Israel lobbying group in the US) While there, 18,000 AIPAC delegates flooded Capitol Hill to visit every single Congressman regarding support of Israel. To my pleasant surprise, though the …
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Decision America Tour: Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut
If you have followed for awhile, you are familiar with Franklin Graham's Decision America Tour. If you are not familiar, Franklin Graham (son of Billy Graham) is on a nationwide tour to visit all 50 state capitals prior to this year's presidential election. His goal is to encourage Americans to exercise their faith at home, …
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What is Zionism?
Recently, in conversation with others about Israel, I used the word "Zionism" and was asked exactly what that meant. It is not a frequently used word in most circles, but one we, as Christians, should understand if we desire to support Israel as Scripture teaches us to do. Zionism has been defined as: The national …
Netanyahu Speaks Out about the UN
The United Nations (UN) has historically sanctioned Israel for "human rights violations," despite Israel maintaining the only democratic society in the Middle East, and despite the humanitarian efforts they undertake in the Gaza Strip and around the world. Earlier this year, Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel's Prime Minister) spoke very candidly about the UN. Here are his …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 