Will there be a US Strike on Syria?

News is abuzz over the potential US strike in Syria.  President Trump has cancelled a trip to South America in order to remain at the White House to manage the situation, and movement of US vessels and aircraft has been observed in the Mediterranean.  The Pentagon has likely drawn up possible attack options, while the …

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Through the Lens of Scripture: Macron and the EU

When we gather at our virtual study table, we often talk about viewing today's events through the lens of Scripture.  So, pull up a chair and let's go back to a news piece from a few days ago and put it into Scriptural context. Consider Emmanuel Macron: "France is back at the core of Europe."  …

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World Leaders React to Iranian Chaos

After almost a week of protests-turned-riots in Iran, world leaders have reacted in various ways.  Let's take a look: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:  Following Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's outrageous claim that Israel was behind the uprising by Iranian people, Netanyahu responded with a 90-second video that went viral.  He refuted the Iranian claim as …

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Nikki Haley at the UN: a Candle in the Darkness!

When I saw the picture above of Nikki Haley casting her lone veto vote in the UN on Monday, I immediately thought of Hanukkah! You see, Hanukkah is a celebration of light, and US Ambassador Haley was a bright light in a dark place during the most recent fiasco at the United Nations.  Following President …

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