Going Strong After 12 Years!

In 2014, friends convinced me to launch a blog as a place to post pictures on an upcoming trip to Israel. It turned into excited explanations of sites and experiences while there. I was also writing and teaching Israel-related Bible studies, so those began to be posted as well. What began as simply a place …

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What to Think of President Trump’s “Board of Peace”

President Trump is in Davos for the World Economic Forum to bolster US presence on the world stage and to make deals intended to put America first. Quite frankly, there appears to be a paradox of thought. What do I mean by that? Let's take a look at Trump's "Board of Peace," which he says …

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Antisemitism on the Right: Is it Possible to Bridge the Divide?

Welcome back, friends. We have spent the week addressing what could be a defining issue among American conservatives, particularly evangelical Christians. As indicated Monday, there are political and spiritual implications tied to the rise of antisemitism on the right. A major confrontation occurred at the highly popular AmFest convention in December that propelled the issue …

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The Rise of Antisemitism on the Right

Friends, there is a troubling issue I have kept on the back burner for weeks as I waited and watched to see how details would shake out. The issue is rising antisemitism on the right, and I want to approach it carefully and accurately over the next few days. These truths will be my guide: …

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