Reflections on Tisha B’Av

Sundown on August 10 marked the beginning of Tisha B'Av, the saddest day in Israel's history. Imagine all these things happening on the same Jewish calendar day (ninth of the month of Av): The decree that Israelites would wander in the desert for 40 years after leaving Egypt, until a new generation would enter the …

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Creation and the Gospel

It has long been my belief that, to understand the end times, one must understand the beginning. After all, what is the ultimate reward in end times? The coming of Jesus to redeem us from sin and take us to live with Him forever! (Galatians 3:13) That requires salvation...and what is salvation all about? The …

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Are the Recent Earthquakes God’s Judgment on Hollywood?

Major earthquakes (6.4 and 7.1) hit southern California over the 4th of July and ensuing weekend. Shock waves were felt as far away as Las Vegas and Phoenix. (No, I didn't personally feel them, but there is local video evidence of pools splashing about and light fixtures swinging.) After shocks are expected to last for …

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Mending Broken Relationships

Hi friends! Despite evil in the world and the downward spiral in ethics and Biblical living so prevalent in the world, I am excited about certain things I see today. Basic understanding of Biblical history tells us a very basic thing: Jesus was Jewish, and so were the first followers of Christ! The Gospel didn't …

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