Category: Opinion

  • What is Christian Zionism?

    Tens of thousands of churches, and literally tens of millions of Christians in the U.S., have a committed belief in the importance of standing with Israel and blessing the Jewish people. The verse most often referred to as their biblical mandate is Genesis 12:3 in which God tells Abraham, “I will bless those who bless…

  • Seven Reasons to Support Israel

    Everything Christians do should be based upon the biblical text. The following are seven biblical reasons why Christians everywhere should stand up and speak up for Israel. This is taken from the Leadership manual for Christians United for Israel. It’s so good, we got permission to share it here. 1. God has promised to bless…

  • The Secret of the Jews

    Those who studied biblical prophecy in the late 1930s believed an evil power of darkness had been unleashed in Europe. German dictator and tyrant Adolf Hitler, like a demon on assignment, was initiating his “solution” to the world’s problems by planning what historians would later identify as the Jewish Holocaust. When 1948 arrived, the world…

  • Pentecostal Leader, Former Israeli General to be Honored At Prayer Breakfast

    Leaders of the Jewish and Christian communities will gather at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. to celebrate Jerusalem and to honor two great men, Pastor Jack W. Hayford and Israeli General Shimon Erem (retired) at the Jerusalem Prayer Banquet to be held May 14. Rev. Robert Stearns of Eagles’ Wings, legendary entertainer…

  • A Pilgrim’s Progress

    {flv width=”280″ height=”220″}ValerieLowe-StandingWithIsraelIntro{/flv} My name is Valerie G. Lowe and I’m the editor of the new Standing with Israel e-newsletter. One of the most rewarding and exciting places I’ve ever traveled to is Israel. I’d always wanted to take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land but didn’t think the opportunity would ever present itself. After years…

  • CUFI Stands with Israel on Capitol Hill

    CUFI Stands with Israel on Capitol Hill

    Pastor John Hagee, founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), presented a petition expressing solidarity with the State of Israel to members of Congress in late March.  The petition is signed by more than 100,000 American Christians. The Israel Pledge says:”We believe that the Jewish people have a right to live in their…

  • It’s Time to Take a Stand

    It’s Time to Take a Stand

    The cover of the May issue of Charisma asks an ominous question: “Can Israel Survive?” The answer is a resounding yes. Besides the fact that the Israelis are perhaps the most determined people on the face of the earth, God’s Word says that the Jews are His chosen people, the apple of His eye, and they will survive. But Israel needs…

  • Six Things to Keep in Mind as You Weather the Storm

    (Addendum No. 1 to a prophetic word titled “The Coming Perfect Storm,” received by John Paul Jackson in August 2008) You don’t have to look very far before you see the beginning swells of the coming perfect storm. It seems this theme has caught the attention of many pundits and prophets. Almost every day, there…

  • Dealing With Tough Times

    (Addendum No. 2 to a prophetic word titled “The Coming Perfect Storm” that was received by John Paul Jackson in August 2008) You and I are living in a turbulent time. The perfect storm continues to swirl and won’t begin to dissipate for a few more years. By the time you receive this, the stock…

  • Soldiers Find Faith on the Front Lines

    The idea of Christians enlisting in the military poses a dilemma for some people. After all, if Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace, how can anyone who claims to follow Him enter a profession in which killing people is an obligation? As a born-again believer in Christ for 24 years and the father of…

  • A Historic Election

    Congratulations to Barack Obama on his historic election as the first African-American president of the United States. I had the privilege of meeting him last June. He is a very likable person who seems reasonable. Let’s pray that he governs from the center and not from the far left. I supported Sen. John McCain mainly…

  • It’s a New Season

    Chuck Pierce, founder of Glory of Zion Ministries, wants to alert the body of Christ to the new season we’ve moved into. He says it could be a very tumultuous time if we aren’t proactive. He gives us key items to be aware of so that whatever this season brings will ultimately benefit us. We…