End-Time Scenarios

By Jim Hutchens One of the most remarkable yet revealing statements in Scripture is in Paul’s letter to the Corinthian believers. No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. (I Corinthians 11:19). The word for “differences” is translated “heresies” elsewhere (cf. Galatians 5:20, II Peter 2:1).…

Our brother Joseph

by Jim Hutchens Everyone agreed—the moment was electric. The climate, context and occasion were perfect. Who could say it better and with greater poignancy? The occasion was Christians United for Israel’s National Night to Honor Israel in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2008. With quiet authority, Sen. Joe Lieberman stood and announced, “I am your…

The coming collision

by Jim Hutchens When an irresistible force meets an unmovable object a collision results. That appears to be the forthcoming scenario between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu. But this is only “Round One.” From day one of his presidency Mr. Obama has put on a full-court press to establish the politically correct mantra of…

Change Agent?

by Jim Hutchens As of January 20, 2009, Barack Obama is the new President of the United States. Probably no one has ever attained this office accompanied with higher expectations near superhuman expectations expectations that no mortal can fulfill. President Obama campaigned as the candidate of change. As President, he has committed himself to be…

Israel at 60

by Jim Hutchens This year is Israel’s 60th birthday and, as Yogi Berra would say, “it’s déjà vu all over again.” As I write this the menacing behavior of Iran and Syria and their Jihadist terrorist clients, Hamas and Hezbollah, continues to threaten Israel’s security and very existence. The threat of another war looms large…