An unflinching view from a place called Israel
In war, truth is the first casualty. – Aeschylus There’s a certain rhythm for things. And, when that rhythm accelerates, you know that the crux of an issue is approaching resolution. Well, the frequency – and strength – of leaks and statements from Washington and Jerusalem are increasing almost daily, and that sounds almost as … Read more
How’s THAT for a combination, eh? Well, they all fit together. (Of course, I could have called this, two quotes and a moral, but I’m saving that title for a rainy day.) Anyway, there are two sayings that struck me this morning, and they both apply to the situation in Israel – and in the … Read more
I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that His justice cannot sleep forever. — Thomas Jefferson The writer of the Declaration of Independence worried that the sins of the nation would bring God’s judgment upon them. In the case of Jefferson, it was the great evil of slavery that worried … Read more
Have you ever tried to stand on broken legs? You can’t. It’s as if your legs have ceased to exist. You cannot stand on broken legs. You cannot use an arm that is broken. You can’t stand with a back that’s broken. Without a foundation to work with, your muscles are useless, and your body … Read more
Recently, I’ve been struggling with the challenge of communicating. Oh no, I can still talk. Why, I even said something a couple weeks ago that got a hairbrush thrown at me. (I have a big mouth.) But, there’s something on my mind that I’m having trouble getting out, and it’s all about the decline of … Read more