“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men…” – Colossians 3:23 (NASB) Since I began blogging in earnest, I have occasionally referred to …
Tag: Middle East
Who is to Blame for the Rise of ISIS?
There are a lot of lessons that we can take from the alarming expansion of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Surely it is a parable, but what …
Iran Needs More Babies
There are some things in Iran that are not in short supply. You need natural gas? No problem. Looking for some pistachios? They have you covered. Is your floor …
The Egyptian Government Cures Aids!
On a related note, I have a bridge for sale on the East River in New York City. Act now while supplies last! Of all the odd things to …
Iran’s Deal With The Devil
Iran and the United States finally reached an agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program, but it seems this time the devil is in the details. Over the weekend, the U.S., its …
Trouble in the Kingdom: Saudi Criticisms of U.S. Policy
With Syria in flames and Iran continuing its nuclear development, two Saudi princes have grabbed headlines criticizing Obama administration policies in the Middle East. What does this mean for the …
Obama Should Shake Rouhani’s Hand
Word on the street is that the White House is trying to decide whether or not to arrange a brief meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan …
The Many Wars of John Kerry
John Kerry finds himself in a familiar position or two on the issue of Syria. As the Obama administration continues to make its push for a military strike in Syria, …
The Russians are Coming
As President Obama spends the day at the G20 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, trying desperately not to get caught dissing Vladimir Putin on an open mic, it appears that …
The Trouble with Swallowing Syria
WARNING: This is not an article about Miley Cyrus’ performance at the VMAs on Sunday. It is an analysis of a serious news story. If you are looking for less …