ISIS surge in Syria highlights need for Gospel hope

Syria (MNN) – While the world watches Iran, events in nearby Syria continue to shape that country’s political and religious landscape. Nuna Matar of Triumphant Mercy Lebanon says the growing influence of ISIS-affiliates cannot be ignored. Despite the absence of a formalized, structured group, individual ISIS affiliates are a burgeoning force – many of them fleeing open prisons amidst the military’s ongoing conflict with Kurdish forces. BACKGROUNDDuring his first term, President Trump helped arm