Pull up a chair, friends! We've entered into "Signs of the Times: Storm Clouds Rising," week 3 of a our study, Why Israel Matters. Yesterday, we discovered Jesus' rebuke of Pharisees, Sadducees and the crowds who followed Him because, while they were so adept at discerning the weather, they failed to discern the signs of …
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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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Just How Close and How Threatening are Russian Bases to Israel?
In December 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Defense Minister announced that Russian troops were withdrawing from Syria. That never really occurred. Rather, Russia has built new air bases and deployed thousands more troops. Here is a brief look at the new Russian air bases: Shayrat, near Homs, is a primary site for air …
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Lessons of Peter on the Shores of the Galilee
I have stood on the shores of the Sea of Galilee at Tabgha and wondered what it would have been like the day Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow him. (Matthew 4, Mark 1, Luke 5) See Tabgha and Jesus' Disciples. Peter is one of my favorite Bible characters. In many ways, …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 