The United Nations has gathered at its headquarters in New York City for the annual General Assembly, calling together diplomats from all over the world. Many (including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Rouhani) are scheduled to deliver speeches (or already have). Yesterday President Trump addressed the assembly. While touting the US as …
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The Truth about Jewish and Arab Refugees
The US just cut funding to UNRWA and much of the world (particularly the Palestinians) are up in arms. In fact, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will make a huge issue of it at the UN General Assembly later this month. But, what is the truth about UNRWA, the UN organization created specifically to deal only …
A Deeper Look at Psalm 122: Verses 2-3
A song of ascent, Psalm 122 was recited (or sung) by the Jewish people as they made the trek to Jerusalem three times a year for the feasts. They were anxious to go "up to Jerusalem" for those special times of fellowship with God. We're studying Psalm 122 this week and focus on verses 2-3 …
What a Chemical Attack Looks Like
Last night 60 Minutes reported again on the chemical attacks of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on his own people. This is not the first major network to report on the atrocities, nor is it even the first time 60 Minutes has aired a lengthy segment. (The first was back in February.) It cannot be said …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 