Germany and Russia sign enhanced cooperation agreement

 Sunday, June 9, 2019 9:00:29 AM For the first time in several years, Germany and Russia have signed a joint document to deepen their economic cooperation. During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday 7 June, German Minister of Economy Peter Altmaier and Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Oreshkin entered into the Partnership […]

Germany, Jordan say two states ‘only solution’ to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Foreign ministers say negotiated settlement only acceptable outcome, day after US ambassador says Israel has the ‘right’ to annex at least ‘some’ of the West Bank By TOI STAFF and AGENCIESToday, 5:15 pm     German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (L) meets with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi on June 09, 2019, in Amman. (Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP) Germany […]

Israeli navy responds to incident involving foreign cargo ship in Haifa bay

i24NEWS Latest Revision june 09, 2019, 8:01 AM (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) FILE — Israeli Port security personal on a naval boat, left, and an Israeli Police boat sail during a drill simulating an attack at the port of Haifa, northern Israel, Monday, March 15, 2010. Two suspects were reportedly arrested, after stowaways attempted to take […]

Signs of a breakthrough on border — dispute talks between Israel and Lebanon

Common desire to exploit offshore gas deposits could lead hostile parties to cooperate. MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE June 9, 2019 12:51 Israel and Lebanon have been in a formal state of war for more than seven decades, but the two neighbors are hopeful that significant progress on their disputed border could be near. The United […]

Palestinians weigh ICC complaint against US envoy for annexation remarks

PA foreign ministry calls David Friedman ‘illiterate in politics, history and geography’ for saying Israel has right to ‘some’ of West Bank By TOI STAFF and AGENCIESToday, 12:28 pm  0 0shares US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman addresses the Israeli-Palestinian International Economic Forum in Jerusalem on February 21, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) The Palestinian Authority said it will consider filing […]

From Gaza to Iraq: Fire is a new weapon of ISIS, Hamas and others

More than 2,000 fires have been set in southern Israel and 8,700 acres burned between May 2018 and May 2019. Seth J. Frantzman June 9, 2019 11:29 In 2018 Hamas hit upon a new way to terrorize Israel. Its activists and supporters began attaching incendiary devices to balloons and floating them over the border from […]

Israeli army cadets train for takeover of Hezbollah-held Lebanese village

Joint drill involving troops on the ground and in the air focuses on cooperation between various units as they seek to destroy a hidden-away enemy Army cadets simulate a takeover of a Lebanese village at the IDF Officers’ Training School, June 2019 (IDF Spokesperson) Army cadets at the Israel Defense Forces’ Officer Training School this […]

Iran Unveils New Advanced Missile Defense System

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran on Sunday unveiled a new home-made state-of-the-art missile defense system named ‘Khordad 15’ which is equipped with passive phased array radar system for detecting fighter jets, stealth targets and cruise missiles. The missile defense system was unveiled in a ceremony participated by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and Commander of […]

Never Alone

1 Samuel 21:10–22:2; Psalm 142 1 Samuel 21:10-22:210 And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.11 And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?12 And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.13 And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and …

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Living Out Our Faith

The words we use in sharing our faith matter less than what we do and who we are Living Out Our Faith 1 PETER 1:6-96 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him …

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Born of the Flesh

Reflections Born of the Flesh That which is born of the flesh is flesh. (John 3:6) In the final analysis, we are all made of the same flesh – that which belongs to the old creation in Adam. Built into that nature is the same potential for sin. But because each of us are born into a different family, into a different environment, and exposed to different situations – with differing temperaments — we each develop our flesh uniquely. Our personal choices also mold and shape our flesh, but in the end, it IS flesh. We each have a unique …

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Believe ~

On his second missionary journey while in Philippi, Paul was asked the most important question that a human being can ask. The Philippian jailer inquired, “What must I do to be saved?” Paul’s answer was astonishing in its simplicity. He replied, “Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved…” (Acts 16:30-31). Notice that there is only one verb for the lost person to fulfill before he can receive salvation: “believe.” Nothing in Paul’s answer resembles other conditions that are commonly inserted into modern evangelistic messages, such as baptism, church membership, walking an aisle, Godly sorrow, forsaking sins, etc… …

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ISIS regaining momentum near Palmyra as fighting rages in northwestern Syria

BERIUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) is regaining its strength near the ancient city of Palmyra, while the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and jihadist rebels trade offensive in northwestern Syria. Speaking to Al-Masdar from Damascus city, a military source stated that the Islamic State has recently stepped up their operations in central […]