Trump’s Move to Win Over Evangelicals and Israel-backers

Regardless of your thoughts about the presumptive presidential nominees, neither has a proven track record when it comes to Biblical values and morals, or standing strong with Israel.  True, both have voiced favorable words about Israel in settings where it was politically correct.  Yet, history and track records do not bear out a steadfast, unwavering …

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First F-35 Aircraft Nearing Delivery to Israel

This past Wednesday in Ft Worth TX, the latest fighter jet built in the US for Israel was rolled out.  The US Air Force has flown the F-35 for a couple years now, and Israel will be the first nation in the Middle East to possess a fifth generation fighter jet. Though built in America, …

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Israeli President Reuven Rivlin’s address to the European Parliament

Below is a recap of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin's remarks to the EU parliament. Following that address, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas responded with anti-Israel, anti-peace remarks including: "...the Palestinians are “against terrorism in whatever form it may take,” stating that an end to Israel’s “occupation” would make terrorism “disappear” and as a result there will …

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Takeaways from the 2016 ICEJ Summer Conference

A day of travel provided plenty of time to reflect on key takeaways from the 2016 ICEJ Summer Conference.  Here are my personal "big three": Though the conference had a definite theme ("Let's go up to the mountain of the Lord"), the messages were not scripted or closely coordinated.  Despite that, message after message seemed …

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