Happy 70th Birthday, Israel!

It's finally here...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ISRAEL! I'm in Washington DC to celebrate two very important things: Israel's 70th birthday, and the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem.  American Christian Leaders for Israel and the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem have teamed together for a huge gala celebration, hosted by the Museum of the Bible.  (All three …

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The Iran Deal is Nixed, but What Other News Can We Expect over the Next Few Days?

Welcome back friends!  As you know, President Trump has pulled the US out of the Iranian nuclear deal.  However, that's only one of the many newsworthy events expected in the next few days. Certainly, there is fall-out from Trump's announcement yesterday.  Netanyahu, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, European leaders, as well as some Arab states have …

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Gazan Rioters Resort to New Tactics

About six weeks ago, Gazan rioters began mass protests at the border with Israel, intending, ultimately, to breach the border fence to infiltrate Israel, kill or take Israeli hostages, and terrorize Israeli villages.  They call the movement "March of Return" protests, and claim they are peaceful.  However, it has been anything but peaceful at the …

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Why is Israel’s Modern Statehood a Miracle?

Hi friends!  As we inch toward Israel's 70th birthday (May 14, on the Gregorian calendar), it is a great time to stop and consider the true miracle of Israel.  Biblically speaking, God has been exceedingly faithful to His promises to cause dry bones to live again (Ezekiel 37), and for barren land to blossom (Isaiah …

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