Retired American General: “We have lost ground”

General (Ret) John P. Abizaid, when asked about where the US stands in the boiling Middle East calderone, admits "Unfortunately, we have lost ground."  He cited the increase of "the ideological movement, the geographic dispersion of Islamic extremism, the number of terror attacks, the number of people swearing allegiance, and the ground they hold." What merit …

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Voters go to the Polls in South Carolina and Nevada Tomorrow

As I watch this election season get more and more bizarre, I am reminded of how important it is for believers to pray.  There are many, many issues at stake in these elections, but one that is as critical as any is the position candidates take regarding Israel.  Why?  At least two reasons: Those who …

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Breaking News: Chief Justice Antonin Scalia Dead at 79

It is reported that Chief Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead this morning.  Apparently on a hunting trip to South Texas, Justice Scalia died in his sleep. Scalia was the longest serving Justice on the Supreme Court, appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986.  He was known as perhaps the strongest and most steadfast conservative …

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Evaluating Candidates in Tonight’s Republican Debate

Like it or not, election season is upon us.  That means we’re forced to put up with the onslaught of political ads and candidates attempting to rip one another to shreds.  I don’t care for it, and I don’t know of anyone who does, but unfortunately, that has become part of American politics.  Despite that, …

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