Sunset today marks the beginning of Tisha B'Av (ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av), one of the saddest days in Jewish history. Jews around the world will commemorate the day by fasting and refraining from any sort of pleasure or enjoyment. But what exactly are they commemorating? The destruction of both the first …
Not only is anti-Semitism creeping into the conservative base in America, but blatant anti-Israel rhetoric is being spewed by the British administration. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not come to a peace agreement in Gaza by September. Britain's Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, parrots the PM's threat, …
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Friends, there is growing concern that anti-Semitism is creeping into American conservatism. It threatens to fracture the conservative movement, which is what concerns some. My concern, however, is just the opposite: some of America's most prolific conservatives seem to be stirring up anti-Semitism in efforts to somehow keep conservatives conservative....? It doesn't seem to make …
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Yesterday we discussed the good news of Jesus' return. The should give us great comfort, yet often, even believers seem anxious regarding the things of this world. What example do we give to unbelievers if we are more anxious than they are? That is a sobering question. Join me in meditation on that thought today …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 