Jezebel and Balaam Unfortunately, much worldliness and carnality has come into our congregations.  This must be rooted out, starting with our own hearts. We must keep ourselves separated from worldly influence, particularly from sexual immorality shown so repeatedly in all forms of media and entertainment. Separation from worldly influence is a pre-requisite to any kind… Read more »

Many trying and difficult events have happened recently.  The pace of the world is speeding up quickly (see Daniel 12:4). The spiritual and moral implications are complicated. This has caused a certain degree of confusion for believers around the world; and resulted in an array of “prophetic words” that seem to be mistaken.  We need… Read more »

I have heard many prophets or prophetic leaders quote 2 Chronicles 20:20 recently, regarding their prophecies. I just heard another one proclaim it this morning. “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” (2 Chr. 20:20)… Read more »

Massive stone reinforced bunkers and metal silhouettes of soldiers greet me, as I arrive at the peak of Mt. Bental in the Golan Heights. Morning wind whips across the top of the hill, while a cool mist surrounds it, gradually being burned off under the August sun. To the north, Mt. Hermon, brown and snowless,… Read more »

Some of my friends have argued that Trump lost the election because Evangelicals idolized Trump too much, and God was not pleased.  It is said that they were too much into politics and not enough emphasizing the Gospel and revival.  I really cannot judge this conclusion.  I know this was not true of most of… Read more »

Kaddish (sanctification) is the traditional Jewish prayer that is said in honor of someone who is deceased. It is said at the graveside, at the funeral, in the synagogue three times daily for eleven months, and after that, every year (according to the Hebrew calendar) on the anniversary of the death. It is, in reality,… Read more »