One of my favorite family traditions at Christmas is gathering around the tree and reflecting on the prophecies of the First Coming of Jesus. When my children were young, we …
Seeing God’s Holiness
The hymn writer Reginald Heber penned these words in the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy”: Heber captured the essence of God’s holiness in the closing words: “There is none beside Thee/Perfect …
A Quick Rundown on Hamas and Hezbollah
Ancient Israel had its share of enemies. Yet in Deuteronomy 28, God promised the people of Israel that if they obeyed and kept His commandments, all the enemies that rose …
Faithful Friends of Israel—and Jesus
Stuffing the last bite of roast beef sandwich into my mouth, I tried to keep in step with the rest of our group on the crowded sidewalk. I gingerly balanced …
Growing a Heart of Thanksgiving
This article was originally published on November 20, 2020. “Thank you” was an expected response my parents reinforced in our lives. Praying at the table to give thanks was, and …
What Should We Think About Israel?—Answers for All Things Israel
I’m frequently asked for book recommendations on subjects related to Israel and the Bible. Sometimes, a person is looking to dive deep into a specific topic like prophecy, Israel’s history, …
