IMG In Depth: Our radio host, Chris Katulka, interviews our Editor-in-Chief Lorna Simcox along with Steve Herzig about this issue.
Features
From the Editor May/Jun 2021
Shortly after I became a Christian in 1980, I was invited to a luncheon sponsored by the local branch of a nondenominational, evangelical Christian organization...
A Letter to My Dad
Another Father’s Day is just around the corner. My dad passed away in 2008; and at age 97, my mom still misses him. Perhaps that was why she showed me...
From Death to Life
Population 4.18 million. Situated like a jewel by the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, it beckons to tourists from around the world to enjoy its nonstop nightlife...
Getting the ‘Package Deal’
“What do you mean you became a Christian at 21? Aren’t you a pastor’s daughter?” an older gentleman asked me...
He Never Let Go
My story begins with my father, who was enjoying recognition as a successful research chemist despite two big problems: He was a functioning alcoholic and an atheist...
What is the Gospel?
Many years ago, my wife and I were invited to dinner at the home of a prominent older woman. She knew governors and senators and had been friends with Albert Einstein...
More In This Issue
Inside View May/Jun 2021
The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry is devoted to sharing the gospel. Gospel is part of our name; and since our inception in 1938, we have lived...
The New Middle East
Last December I stumbled across an article that nearly knocked me off my chair. The headline read, “Israel and the UAE working together...
Nuclear Iran Looms Large
Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz recently estimated Iran is a year or two away from building a nuclear bomb...
Christian Persecution May/Jun 2021
New Delhi, India—Hindu extremists attacked a group of tribal Christians preparing to celebrate the New Year...
The Friends of Israel in Action May/Jun 2021
God is not hampered by borders! Here in The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry’s International Department...
Three Spiritual Journeys
I was born into a Christian home and grew up learning about God and His Word. As an 8-year-old in summer Bible school...
Q: What Does ‘Crucified With Christ’ Mean?
Paul wrote, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live...
ABC
Here are the ABCs of accepting Jesus as your Savior: A. Acknowledge and repent of your sin, realizing sin separates us from a holy and righteous God...
Until We Meet Again
It is with both sadness and joy that we announce the homegoing of our dear friend and coworker, Bob Duarte, who entered the presence of the Lord...
The Strange Story of the Scapegoat
A strange ceremony is recorded in Leviticus 16:7–10 as part of the observance of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)...
The Lord’s Servant
Confronting false teaching is not easy, particularly for a young minister. But it is necessary, as the apostle Paul explained to his protégé Timothy...
Strengthening Your Faith
Board game or boardroom, everyone hates being neutralized. Having our influence or effectiveness nullified by an adversary...
Jewish World Update May/Jun 2021
A new group of “Democrats” has emerged in America that intends to wipe Christian values from the nation’s landscape...
Apples of Gold May/Jun 2021
As we say here in Israel, “Le roi est mort, vive le roi,” which is French for “The king is dead, long live the king!” Apparently, a new “king” is coming—a rabbi...
Daily News from Israel
News Digest — 9/16/26
Most Israeli Jews plan to mark Yom Kippur through fasting, refraining from driving or attending a synagogue, according to new polling...
Why More Golan Druze Are Choosing Israeli Citizenship
For decades, many Druze living in the Golan Heights identified as...
Israel at War: Week 153
The adage “Politics makes strange bedfellows” can clearly be seen in the Middle East, especially regarding the negotiations with Iran...
News Digest — 9/15/26
Hezbollah terrorists are attempting to establish a presence within the boundaries of the Yellow Line in southern Lebanon...
Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” Speech Sparks Backlash
Music artist Macklemore sparked backlash after accusing Israel of genocide...
News Digest — 9/14/26
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (11th) extended a Shana Tova - a happy New Year - to U.S. President Donald Trump...
News Digest — 9/11/26
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced Friday morning (11th) that a surprise exercise had begun in the Judea and Samaria Division...
News Digest — 9/10/26
The Israeli police said on Wednesday (9th) that it would be deploying thousands of officers, Border police personnel, and...
