February 25, 2017 | #1708-Soeren Kern: 1 or 2 State Solution

Soeren Kern is a Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Gatestone Institute, and the Senior Analyst for Transatlantic Relations at the Madrid-based Grupo de Estudios Estratégicos / Strategic Studies Group. A political scientist by training, Soeren specializes in European politics as well as US and European defense- and security-related issues. He is also an essayist on European anti-Americanism and the roles …

February 4, 2017 | #1705—Prayer of Forgiveness

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions” (Ps. 51:1). This week Chris shares from Psalm 51, a psalm of repentance. We’ll learn how David’s plea for forgiveness from the sin he committed against God involving Bathsheba showed his knowledge of God’s character, which can be …

January 28, 2017 | #1704—Tito Andijar, Israeli Tour Guide

“It’s too dangerous.” “Maybe next year.” “I’ve always wanted to go.” These are commonly heard comments about traveling to Israel. This week Chris interviews Israeli tour guide for the The Friends of Israel’s Up to Jerusalem spring tour, Tito Andijar. An expert in Israeli culture and history, Tito takes his tour group on a journey through the Bible, walking where …

January 21, 2017 | #1703—Ministry Update: Youthfest

How is God calling up the next generation of Christian leaders? Tim Munger, a church ministries representative here at The Friends of Israel wondered the same thing. After careful reflection and planning, he designed YouthFEST, a three-day missionary conference for young adults. Tim’s heart is to expose these young adults to missionaries from various organizations by spending time in the …