This blog was originally published on April 9, 2020. “You will be a mocker at the cross.” I was a little shocked at this declaration from the director. I was …
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
If ever there was a good man, it was Ken. He was an intensely devoted family man, a beloved pastor, an in-demand conference speaker, and a steadfast friend to hundreds …
The Friends of Israel’s Best of 2024
Happy New Year, friends! We hope you grew in your love for God, His Word, Israel, and the Jewish people in 2024. Our Best of 2024 list highlights some of …
God and Punishment
Several years ago, one of my daughters asked me, “Why do we have to be punished?” While I am not always prepared to answer such tough questions, I was ready …
Finding Joy in Darkness
“We need to talk.” “I don’t love you.” “She’s not going to make it.” “He took his own life.” Once you hear enough of these, your mind goes to some …
The Dangers of Israel’s Past and America’s Present
“These are times that try men’s souls,” wrote American Founding Father Thomas Paine during the Revolutionary War. As we look around our country today, his quote seems to describe the …
