The Middle East is a complicated place, especially difficult for those of us in the west to fully comprehend. The Iranian regime, driven by radical eschatological (end times) beliefs, seems especially difficult to understand. Shia Islam dominates the region and stands opposed to Sunni Islam, which is much more prevalent and has its roots in …
Continue reading Behind the Scenes with an Iranian-born American
In a last-minute dash to Washington DC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will sit with President Trump tomorrow to discuss Iran. At stake is whether or not the Iranian regime will be left intact with their ballistic missile program and nuclear ambition alive and well. After weeks of US military buildup, promises to the Iranian …
Continue reading Israel is Here to Stay, but Will Anyone Stand with Them?
It is hard to imagine the collective heave of relief felt by Israelis on Monday, January 26, 2026. Ran Gvili's body was dug from a mass grave in Gaza and quickly identified, partially because he still wore the police uniform he donned on October 7, 2023, when he was murdered and taken into Gaza. Those …
Continue reading The Return of Ran Gvili and the Impact on Israeli Society
Welcome back, friends! I am eternally grateful for President Trump’s support of Israel during his first term. But, with the exception of allowing Israel to take care of business in Gaza and helping the Israelis take out Iran’s nuclear facilities, I’m a bit more concerned during his second term. We touched on one concern yesterday: …
Continue reading Trump’s Foreign Policy Team: Good, Bad, or Indifferent?
Looking for the Blessed Hope 