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The Church: Its Station, State, and Strategy
The planet Earth is replete with "pedigree" organizations. Membership within them is often predicated upon political, educational, social, economic or philosophical qualifications. Many of these organizations exist for commendable reasons...
…your loins girded… with TRUTH
The old campaigner was hard-bitten, crafty and arrogant. His question was a cynical response to Jesus of Nazareth's straightforward answer to a query: "Art thou the King of the Jews?" (Jn. 18:33).
…having on the BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Paul was certainly familiar with the armor of the soldier. Rome had control over Palestine in his day. As a young Pharisee in Jerusalem, he had often taken notice of the military...
…your feet shod with the… GOSPEL OF PEACE
The above advertisement is not a gimmick! How would you like to wear a pair of these shoes? Fine, now that we have your interest, may we give you the pertinent information and explicit details concerning them?
…taking the SHIELD OF FAITH
Shoes are to the feet . . . toothpaste is to the teeth . . . and clothes are to the body, as the shield of faith is to our spiritual lives.
…take the HELMET OF SALVATION
Handley Moule was a godly scholar-preacher who ministered in Great Britain around the turn of the century. One day, as he was walking along Princess Street in Edinburgh, he approached a corner where Salvation Army workers were conducting an open-air meeting.
THE PRIEST: Christ the Superior Sacrifice
The sun was rising over the Mount of Olives, casting its golden glow on the Temple altar, as priests busied themselves preparing for the morning sacrifice. A priest, standing on the roof of a Temple building...
…the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
The ancient Roman soldier was called upon to fight in many and varied circumstances. Because of the privations of a long campaign, he would sometimes have to fight without part of his regular armor.
Joel of Jerusalem Jun/Jul 1981
Here in Israel it seems we are paying taxes even for the air we breathe. The more we earn, the more taxes they take and, as if this is not enough, I was recently called to the tax office for an audit.
Daily News from Israel
News Digest — 7/16/25
Dozens of Israeli civilians crossed the border into Syrian territory in the Majdal Shams area, the IDF reported on Tuesday evening...
Is Time Running Out for Netanyahu’s Political Career?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains popular in Israel, but many...
News Digest — 7/15/25
The Israel Defense Forces On Tuesday (15th) released the names of three soldiers killed in combat. They are Staff Sgt. Shoham Menahem...
News Digest — 7/14/25
Israeli troops found more than three tons of weapons while raiding military facilities inside Syria. The sites had been...
News Digest — 7/11/25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Washington for Israel Thursday evening (10th) aboard the “Wing of Zion” plane...
News Digest — 7/10/25
Shortly before 5:15 a.m. Thursday morning (10th), the IDF identified that a missile was launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory...
News Digest — 7/9/25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived on Tuesday (8th) at the White House for another meeting with US President Donald Trump...
Are the Palestinians Joining the Abraham Accords?
Top West Bank Sheikh Wadee’ al-Jaabari has joined other...