01-14-2014

It was so subtle I hardly noticed it. Karen, a 27-year-old mother of three, sat passively before me while her husband, Ron, also 27, spoke to her. Thin and appearing depressed, she and her husband had come to see me for their marriage crisis. Actually, he wasn’t really speaking to her—he was lecturing her, making a point. Ever so gradually his tone became harsher. He was leaning toward her and began pointing a finger at her. I was so caught up in his words that I didn’t notice his intrusive, inv

01-14-2014

The State Department is incensed that Israel Defense Minister Moshe "Bogie" Yaalon (see my 2012 interview with Minister Yaalon here and our 2011 sitdown here) had some tough words recently for Secretary of State John Ker

01-14-2014

In 1982 Israel invaded Lebanon. One of the architects of that invasion was Ariel Sharon, who was laid to rest on January 13, 2014.

While there were many tragedies and mistakes associated with Israel's invasion, it came in response to the mini-terror state Yasser Arafat and the PLO had established within Lebanese territory. He used it as a base to carry out cross-border attacks against Israel.

Arafat also terrorized Lebanon's Christian community and committed a number of atrocities.

01-14-2014

The relentlessness of Islamic jihadi enmity for non-Muslims appears to know no bounds—sometimes even pursuing “infidels” beyond the grave. While the West may hear of the more spectacular attacks on non-Muslims—bombed and burned churches and other places of worship, beheaded and slaughtered “infidels,” and wholesale massacres—lesser known is the fact that, far from receiving succor, the survivors often continue to be targeted.

01-13-2014

If you think Muslims are the only ones who resort to violence against Christians, then you need to view this video. Buddhist have a reputation of meditating and expressing themselves peacefully. Not so in Sri Lanka.

01-13-2014

Obamacare strikes again! Trickle...trickle...trickle.

Read below from Ezra Klein (a liberal) at The Washington Post:

HealthCare.gov's October 1st launch was a disaster. But at least it was a punctual disaster. The site's Spanish-language version -- CuidadoDeSalud.gov -- launched more than two months late. It doesn't look like the Obama administration used the extra time wisely.

01-11-2014

I'll be speaking at the evening service at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, this Sunday night, Jan. 12.

Pastors John and Matthew Hagee usually occupy the Cornerstone pulpit, so I have a very tough act to follow. If you're around San Antone, stop on by--I'll also be signing copies of my latest book, The Brotherhood, afterwards.

Details for the event here.

01-10-2014

This week on Jerusalem Dateline: The Obama administration steps up the pressure for a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians, but many believe that effort is putting Israel at risk.

Plus, in public, the Palestinians talk about peace with Israel, but behind the scenes, they're training their children for war.

And, facing the Iranian threat. How Israel is preparing to defend itself from a nuclear attack< - alone, if necessary.

01-10-2014

This week's update of Beltway Buzz takes us outside of the Beltway and looks at what's happening to Christians around the globe.

Believe it or not, Christians are the most persecuted demographic worldwide, though it's under-reported in the mainstream media. And, this week we learned Christian persecution is on the rise.

Open Doors, an international ministry that helps persecuted Christians under oppressive regimes, put out its annual World Watch List. The list ranks the top 50 worst countries for Christians to practice their faith.

01-10-2014

Four prominent traditional marriage leaders from Missouri are suing the state's governor because they believe same-sex couples do not have the right to file joint income tax returns. Read more below from The Missouri Times:

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