Purim: The Upside Down Drama of Esther

Israel is celebrating Purim today!  It is a celebration of the delivery of the Jewish people from annihilation by Haman, an official in the Persian empire, and is recorded in the book of Esther.  There, we find an orphaned girl (Esther), raised by a relative (Mordecai) while in exile.  "Upside down drama" definitely plays out …

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60 Minutes Reports on Assad’s Use of Chemical Weapons Against His Own People in Syria

On at least 200 occasions, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has used banned chemical weapons on his own citizens.  Rebel groups in opposition to the Assad regime are regularly targeted and attacked, leaving innocent men, women and children gasping for breath following inhalation of deadly sarin gas. Use of chemical weapons is a war crime, yet …

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Did Billy Graham Ever Preach in Israel?

Some have asked, so I'll provide some info!  Though Israel is very squeamish when it comes to evangelism, Billy Graham was allowed a brief speaking tour in March 1960, where he preached to Christian and Jewish audiences in Haifa and Jaffa, and to an Arabic audience in Nazareth. A larger meeting was originally scheduled in …

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President George W Bush Pays Tribute to Billy Graham

As many know, Billy Graham had a profound impact on many US Presidents, as well as leaders around the world.  He share the love of Christ and His salvation to the most powerful people in the world.  George W Bush, our 44th President of the United States shares a tribute to Billy Graham and you …

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