Iranian Soldiers on the Border; Female Pilots in the IAF

In another act of antagonism, Iranian soldiers posed for pictures with uniformed Hezbollah militants on the Israeli border.  Lebanon (just north of Israel) harbors Hezbollah, supported and backed by Iranian money, training and equipment.  The uniformed soldiers in the photos bear Iranian and Hezbollah flags on their battle fatigues.  The caption below the pictures states, “We …

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Signs of the Times: Russia, Iran, and Radical Islam

For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. ~ Mark 13:8 Nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom.  In Greek, “ethnos against ethnos” (ethnic group against ethnic group).  On the Mount of Olives about 2000 years …

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Israeli Airstrikes Said to Have Occurred Near Damascus

Syrian media has reported that Israeli jets carried out airstrikes on targets near Damascus on Sunday.  Though Israeli authorities have not confirmed the operation, it is believed that Israeli fighter planes may have targeted Russian-made S-300 missile launchers warehoused near Damascus, potentially headed to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Syrian officials called it "an aggression against …

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Despite ISIS, Hamas, and Other Current Events, Do Not Despair!

Happy Lord’s Day!  I find that in a world spinning out of control, it is easy to become discouraged and feel helpless to do anything of real eternal value.  But today I’m doing something of significant eternal value:  I’m pointing us to our Lord Jesus Christ, and I hope you’ll put the cares of the …

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