The Founding Fathers of the United States created not a democracy, but a Democratic Republic. The difference is that in a democracy the majority decides through vote whatever the majority wants. The founders feared the corruption of both the rulers …
In using these two terms together, I am speaking of the joining of two distinguishable concepts. Dispensationalism refers to an interpretative approach to the Bible that goes back to John Nelson Darby from the middle of the 19th century. Many …
When I first came into Jewish ministry (June 1972), I had very little knowledge of Judaism. I had the best of Evangelical Christian education and also studied at a liberal Christian Seminary. My professors taught about Jewish backgrounds for understanding …
My previous post on Narratives did not get my usual response. My media team thought that maybe it was too intellectual. I am a university Apologetics professor and do gravitate to such analysis. But I want to simplify. One …
Killing Kassem Soleimani, the leader and General in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and the Al Quds forces, brought a sense of justice and closure to many. This was especially so in Israel. There is not really any push back here, …
We live in a time of many narratives about many aspects of life. The very word narrative, as the story or description that is how we see reality in various realms, has become ubiquitous. Fifty years ago, we hardly ever …
It is somewhat strange to be in Israel during New Years Day. The world change of calendar is not a holiday in Israel. It is a normal workday. Our family in Israel, all from America, did gather for a …
In the decision to investigate Israel for war crimes the ICC discredits itself. They remind me of the most liberal judges in America’s courts that make the U. S. Constitution say whatever they want it to say; even the opposite! …
I do seek to limit my posts on the issues of Donald Trump and the divisive political situation in the U. S. I have my view of Donald Trump. I will add a bit to this post for you to …
I was reflecting three events and in doing so I see a connection. The first was the recent decision of Chick Fil A to not donate to the Salvation Army, which is perhaps the greatest humanitarian organization in America. The …