At a time when support for Israel is eroding among American evangelical leaders, it is also disconcerting to see apologetics ministries failing to present the uniqueness of the Jews and their role in history, to the audiences the apologists address. And when we speak of “apologetics” and “apologists,” we are speaking of course of those…

An hour ago, at least two bombs were detonated at the site of the Boston Marathon. Of course, information continues to come in, but some reports are that the bombs had ball bearings. That is classic jihadist terrorist. This reminds me of the terror Israel has endured since the (in)famous Oslo Accords were signed. In…

In 1882, the first wave of modern Jewish immigration to Palestine began. Today, it is the land of Israel, eight million souls nestled in a tiny but vibrant country. I’ve been blessed to have visited several times and find it to be not only an exciting country, but also quite safe. Much to the frustration…

“And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.” (Isaiah 19:2) Egypt is famous for many things, including an ancient civilization that paid homage to a pantheon of gods. Many people are not…

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