What Impact will the Death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Have on the Region?

On Friday, Saudi Arabia state TV announced the death of King Abdullah, Saudi’s monarch since 2005.  (Not to be confused with Jordan’s King Abdullah, who we profiled yesterday.)  Though his brother, Prince Salman, was named immediately as successor, Saudi Arabia may face some significant challenges going forward: Growing tension in further succession to the throne. …

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Signs of the Times: Is Damascus a Ticking Timebomb?

Hey friends, let’s get back to our “signs of the times” discussion, and focus on Syria.  For a couple years now we have heard disturbing news of civil war out of Syria.  But what does it all mean?  Does it really matter? Though I don’t pretend to understand the meaning of all the news out …

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Signs of the Times: Oil, Gas, and the Hook in the Jaw

Thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal.  I will turn you about and put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you out...And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech and …

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Are We Seeing the Stage Being Set for Ezekiel’s Prophecies?

“Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door.” ~Matthew 24:32-33 Friends of Jesus, I want to recognize when He …

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