To much of the world, Iran is known primarily as the leading state sponsor of terrorism. Yet that reputation reflects only the actions of its ruling Islamic regime, not the character, faith, or history of its people.
The Language of Hatred: From Nazi Propaganda to Modern Antisemitism
A week ago in Queens, New York, anti-Zionist protesters gathered outside a synagogue where a Jewish school was in session. Their chant pierced the air: “Say it loud, say it clear, we support Hamas here.”
Freedom’s Voices Rise in Iran and Venezuela
wo oppressive regimes are trembling. Venezuela’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, now sits in a Brooklyn, New York, prison cell, awaiting trial after being extradited to the United States.
New Year’s Resolutions for 2026: How Can I Help Israel?
New Year’s resolutions are nothing new. They can be traced back some four thousand years, when ancient Babylonians promised annually to pay any debts and honor their king. Nor is the custom of marking an event by dropping a “time ball” new.
The Feast of Dedication, Hanukkah, Brightly Shines
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Dedication and Lights, began this year under both joy and sorrow. On the first day of Chanukah by the Sea at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, more than a thousand people gathered to celebrate.
The Sacred and Secular Celebrations of Christmas and Migdal Eder
As 2025 draws to a close, the Christmas season once again fills homes, churches, and cities with light and joy. Advent candles glow in churches across America, while Bethlehem’s Manger Square is illuminated by a Christmas tree lighting ceremony that has returned after a two-year pause.
The World’s Most Enduring Best Seller is Timelier Than Ever
It is no surprise that the Bible remains the world’s top best seller. With Christmas approaching, this is an ideal time to reflect on how we know about Jesus and His birth.
Giving Thanks for the U.S.-Israel Partnership
Throughout years of travel introducing Christian leaders to Israel, one of the most memorable experiences has always been meeting members of the Israel Defense Forces. Whether standing on the Israel-Lebanon border or overlooking Syrian terrain, IDF briefings have consistently revealed the realities of
A World Without Modern Israel
Two important questions are often missing from the heated debates about Israel amid the tidal wave of Jew-hatred dominating the news and public discourse. Taking a step back from the noise, both detractors and evangelicals would do well to ask: “What if modern Israel never existed?”
Christian Zionism and the Unbreakable Promise of God
The contentious criticism of Zionism we see today is not new. In 1975, the United Nations passed Resolution 3379, declaring that “Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination.” Israel endured that indignity for sixteen years until 1991, when the UN finally revoked its slanderous decree.
