Most American Jews feel at least some emotional attachment to Israel, and many have visited the Jewish state. Four-in-ten believe Israel was given to the Jewish people by God, a belief that is held by roughly eight-in-ten Orthodox Jews. Six-in-ten U.S. Jews are optimistic that a way can be found for Israel and an independent […]

On a variety of measures, Jews are less religious than the general public. For example, roughly one-quarter of Jews say religion is very important in their lives, compared with more than half of Americans overall. Similarly, a quarter of Jews say they attend religious services at least once or twice a month, compared with 50% […]

Image Credit Some day all things will be set right. Some day all things will be made new. Some day there will be a new heaven and earth. Some day New Jerusalem will come down to meet us. Some day the dwelling place of God will be with us. Some day there will be no […]

Abortion tops a short list of angst-inducing moral issues generating a great deal of fervor and passion for a lot American evangelicals. For many, it’s the sole issue dictating how they’ll vote in any election. While you’d never find me arguing for the validity of abortion (I wouldn’t), I think it’s time for Christians to […]

Reblogged from ctkblog: “Do not be be afraid!” From angelic messengers calming witnesses to Jesus’ admonitions against anxiety, Scripture encourages us not to fear. The Christian message to the world is one of invitation and reconciliation and not dread and unease, but sometimes our message inspires more fear than faith. It isn’t intentional. There’s a […]

  May I borrow from Pres. JFK?? Don’t ask what God can do for you… ask WHAT CAN I DO for GOD? ..LIKEWISE.. Don’t ask What can the church do FOR ME? instead, ask WHAT can I do for THE … Continue reading →

Reduced to tears,
She sits in the center of a hallway.
Trying, with all of her strength,
To let go of a dream.
Clinging to the hope of its fulfillment,
Not understanding the reality of its death.