S Orchard Being the People of God God’s people are part of a grand narrative arc. That story can’t be told without the ancient nation of Israel, which is an example we can study to understand how God works with His people. Israel was rescued from … [Read more...]
May 24, 2019 — Dead Sea Going?
In late April 2019 a very interesting documentary, "Saving the Dead Sea " aired on PBS’s NOVA, a long running American TV science series. (It can be rented from Apple's iTunes, as part of a NOVA package, or as an individual program from Amazon’s … [Read more...]
April 12, 2019 — Israel
April, this year, is a significant time for the modern-day nation of Israel. As widely reported by the media, Israel’s national elections were held on April 9, 2019. The Likud party won; and most expect her to-the-right leader, Prime Minister … [Read more...]
May 11, 2018 – USA Takes a Hit
May 11, 2018 – USA Takes a Hit In the days leading up to when the American Embassy is expected to relocate to Jerusalem, tensions have continued to ratchet up in the Middle East. President Trump’s announced decision on May 8, 2018 to withdraw … [Read more...]
April 18, 2018 – In the Middle East, Dates Can Matter Much
Seventy years ago, in the spring of 1948, the nation of modern Israel declared her independence. This year the celebrations are expected to be bigger than ever, thanks to America’s current President. Here is the reason. Israel’s Ministry of … [Read more...]
December 13, 2017 – The Middle East, so what’s next?
This week momentous events continue to unfold for the territory squeezed between the Mediterranean Sea on the west and the country of Jordan to the east. President Trump, on Wednesday December 6, 2017, officially recognized Jerusalem as modern … [Read more...]
May 24, 2017 – President Trump’s Visit to Middle East
President Trump’s first trip overseas started off spectacularly. The United States Secretary of State held a press briefing with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia outlining the accomplishments of day one. According to Yahoo News in … [Read more...]
December 15, 2016 – A Capital Question
Israel is feeling very optimistic these days says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Why? The U.S.A. president-elect, his nominated secretary of state, and Russia’s president seemingly like each other and him. Furthermore, the tiny state … [Read more...]