Rational voices in the Middle East are not easy to come by, it seems. However, yesterday we identified Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as a rational voice. Today, let’s identify another: King Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein of Jordan. Not to be confused with Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah whose death made news earlier this week, Jordan’s …
Continue reading Another Rational Voice in the Middle East: Jordan’s King Abdullah
Welcome back fellow sojourners! Today, let’s consider once again what Israel is up against. On the map above, you will see that Israel (a nation the size of New Jersey) is surrounded on every side by Arab Muslim nations (dark red on the map above). Furthermore, the next “layer” of nations (lighter red) are non-Arab …
Continue reading Activity Heats up on Israel’s Northern Border
The Middle East cauldron is reaching a boiling point again, and news is beginning to splash all over the world. I spent this weekend hearing a Middle East expert expound on the current geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, taking in Joel Rosenberg’s sobering message regarding the threats we face today, listening carefully to an …
Continue reading Watchman on the Wall: Encouragement from Ezekiel 33
Signs of the times...they are definitely visible in our world today! I pray that our journey together is enlightening, and that you are encouraged to discern the times and understand the season! We’re not done with “Signs of the Times,” but we’re taking a detour today to get the rest of the story provided by …
Continue reading The Rest of the Story: God Wins in the End, and His People are Blessed!
Looking for the Blessed Hope 