February/March 1989

A Theology for Losers

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A Theology for Losers

There is a new #1 national best-seller at your newsstand. It’s called Trump: the Art of the Deal. It’s the story of Donald Trump, a self-made billionaire and the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur.

The Song of Songs

“In the entire world there is nothing to equal the day on which the Song of Songs was given to Israel. All the Writings are holy, but the Song of Songs is the holy of holies.”

The New Covenant: Its Implications for The Christian Life

Within recent years, evangelical Christians have been very zealous in this country in attempting to get their message of the gospel communicated by or through the media.

A Christmas Postscript

Most likely you heard or received many messages, devotionals, Christmas cards, and other means of communication this past Christmas season containing the text of Luke 2, Isaiah 9, or Matthew 1.

Obadiah: The Penalty of Prejudice

In 1897 Wilhelm Marr coined the term "anti-Semitism" to explain the European prejudice and persecution against the Jew. Such bigotry was not new; it has stalked the Jew from the brickyards of Egypt to the death camps of Europe.

The Connection of Isaiah 28:11 to the Gift of Tongue

In 1 Corinthians 14:21-22 the Apostle Paul based his conclusion concern­ing the purpose of the gift of tongues upon a statement found in Isaiah 28:11. The fact that Paul did this indicates that the Old Testament...

The Charge Against Israel Part 2

“I didn't hear you!" Those were probably the most often used words of my early school years. There was nothing wrong with my ears. My hearing wasn't impaired. I simply chose to let my mind wander and not pay attention to my teachers.

Moses: Going Home

His messages must have burned hot on his heart as he faced this new generation of Israelites. Racing through his mind and burdening his soul was the question of how they would fare in the land.

Joel of Jerusalem Feb/Mar 1989

I live in an apartment-type building in Jerusalem, and all the residents own their own flats. We have a "house committee" to represent the residents, and for ten years I was a member of that committee.

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 5/19/25

The Israeli Air Force launched a series of extensive strikes in Khan Younis Monday morning (19th), according to reports from Gaza...

News Digest — 5/16/25

The IDF struck Hamas targets in Gaza overnight on Thursday (15th) and into the early morning hours on Friday (16th)...

News Digest — 5/15/25

Israeli politicians reacted to the terrorist attack that killed Tzeela Gez on her way to give birth to her fourth child on Wednesday night...

News Digest — 5/14/25

Sirens sounded Wednesday morning (14th) across central Israel, Jerusalem and the Dead Sea region...

Israel’s Complicated Reaction to Hostage Release

Edan Alexander, the last living Israeli-American that Hamas held captive...

Israel at War: Week 83

The news has reported the freeing of American hostage Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity after 584 days...

News Digest — 5/13/25

The IDF early Tuesday morning (13th) precisely struck significant Hamas terrorists who were operating from within a compound...

News Digest — 5/12/25

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, 21, is set to be released from Gaza captivity, Hamas said on Sunday...

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