Loyalty begins with the importance of friendship. For 35 years I shared my faith with a Jewish friend from my school days; finally, twenty years ago, this friend embraced faith in Yeshua. For many years it had looked hopeless. There …
The Norwegian Ministry Trip and Family Reunion
I recently returned from a wonderful week in Norway. I was invited to preach and teach in Bergen and Oslo. The Lord graced us with unusual spring like weather for this time in Norway. For several years now, Oyvind Fumes …
Four Principles Of Biblical Success
What is success? In the New Covenant Scriptures, there is one way and only one way to define success for congregations. It is the fulfillment of the command of Yeshua to make disciples. Yeshua defines making disciples in these terms, …
Dry Bones And Israel’s Restoration
Ezekiel 37 was written in the time of the destruction of the First Commonwealth of Israel in the Promised Land. This was concluded with the last Babylonian deportation and the destruction of Israel in 586 B.C. However, the situation of …
In The Cross Of Messiah I Glory
The title is a quote from a great old Christian hymn, written in 1825 by John Bowring, an English linguist, parliamentarian and diplomat. I have chosen this title after careful reflection. Let me explain my reasons for doing so. The …
THE MUELLER REPORT: AT LAST
Imagine my surprise when the front page top headline story in the Jerusalem Post, my religiously required reading on Friday morning, was on the Mueller report on Donald Trump, his circle and the issue of Russia collusion (Conspiring) and obstruction …
Bibi Wins a Fifth Term
By Daniel Juster Benjamin Netanyahu has for now solidified his leadership in Israel. I think many in Israel voted for him due to feeling safer with the continuity of his governing. There are many positives for Israel in having another …
What We cannot Discuss: the Tyranny of the Left
Recently two events highlighted the tyranny of the left in seeking to shut out discussion of anything that any leftist group rejects. A mother of a student at a Catholic College criticized young women who wore tights to mass as …
President Trump Recognizes Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights
Many years ago (1968) I was a classmate of Mark Noll, who became a famous Christian historian. I asked him the basis of International Law since we did not elect an international legislature. He responded that it is based in …
Three Who Fell Under the Power of the Spirit
Well, enough social commentary. I want to write now on something totally different. One of the phenomena during charismatic meetings when people receive prayer is that people fall down. This is variously described as being slain in the Spirit …