Promised Land Stories: A Threshing Floor Love Story

Happy Lord's Day! Today, Hermana shares the beautiful Biblical account of Ruth and Naomi, in the area very near where threshing floors were prevalent. Turn to the book of Ruth and follow along. Picture the story in your mind's eye as you hear the account and imagine the landscape! O taste and see the Lord …

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David & Goliath in the Valley of Elah

Hi friends! I recently came across an interesting video by a young enthusiastic couple, Sergio and Rhoda, who produce videos of sites in Israel. They visited the Valley of Elah, the place of the famous Biblical battle of David and Goliath. It is entertaining and they accurately share meanings of Hebrew words and a bit …

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A Unique Experience in Israel: Issa and Sushi

Hi friends! Among the many traditional sites to be seen in Israel, there are many other unique sites and experiences to be had! As you might expect, camels are a common site in Israel, and riding one against the backdrop of the Judean Wilderness is especially interesting when you meet Issa and his camel, Sushi! …

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Is God’s Love for Israel Seen in Luke’s Account of the Prodigal Son?

Okay, I have to admit...I had a hard time with the title of this post. Why? Because I have never viewed Luke 15:11-32 as the account of the prodigal son. First, that passage describes two wayward sons (in different ways), not just "the prodigal" who left. But more importantly, the lesson of the parable is …

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