True instruction was in his mouth and unrighteousness was not found on his lips; he walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many back from iniquity. Malachi 2:6 NASB True instruction – It doesn’t take much to discover that “true instruction” is really torat ‘emet, the Torah of trustworthiness. It also doesn’t…
Ethical Angst in the West On August 6, 1945 the West entered into a new era of politics. On that day “Little Boy” fell on the city of Hiroshima, instantly killing at least 66,000 people and injuring an additional 69,000. These figures represent more than 50% of the total population of the city. Nagasaki followed a…
“For from the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My Name is great among the nations. And in every place incense is presented to My Name, and a clean offering. For My Name is great among the nations,” said YHVH of hosts. Malachi 1:11 SRI Among the nations – Perhaps it’s time…
“Make a Deal”: an assessment of Ian Bremmer’s analysis of the Iran nuclear deal published in TIME magazine, Vol. 185, June 15, 2015. Ian Bremmer argues that the fear that Iran will use approved nuclear programs for extremist military jihad is unfounded. The points of his argument are: Most of the extremists are Sunni Muslims…
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Bǝtach el-Adonai bǝchol-libecha vǝel-biynat’cha al-tisha’en Bǝchol-dǝracheycha da’eyhu vǝhu yǝyasher orchoteycha. It’s funny how things often come to me when I’m in the shower,…
As you know, Bob Gorelik and I will host one more trip to Israel in October this year. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had four cancellations from the original group. One of these has been replaced, but that leaves us with THREE OPENINGS that we would very much like to fill. The possibilities are…
Little children, guard yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:21 NASB Guard yourselves – You don’t worship idols, do you? You aren’t bowing down to Buddha or bringing food gifts to statues on the street, right? Now you are a part of a much more dangerous form of idolatry. You can have the fantasy world…
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 NASB Search – Thirty days of self-examination. Thirty days of drawing closer, of recognizing the grace of the Father, the mystery of His care and concern, the depths of our need. Thirty days to begin something new…
