Promised Land Stories – Caesarea

Hey friends, we've got a real treat today! Hermana's Promised Land Story holds special significance to all Gentiles! As she shares with us from Caesarea by the Sea, there is one thing you should know: it was from this incredible place that the Gospel first went out to the Gentiles! This was the "birthplace" of …

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Touching Lives in Nazareth and Beyond

For me personally, one of the most exciting things happening in Israel today is the pouring out of the love of Jesus upon Jews, Arabs, Palestinians and other people groups! The Gospel is being shared in both word and deed, and I have written occasionally about an Arab congregation in Nazareth living out Jesus' commands …

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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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Why Did Jesus Fold the Face Cloth?

6 Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, 7 while the cloth that had covered Jesus’ head was folded up and lying apart from the other wrappings. ~John 20:6-7 Exciting stuff from God's Word today, my friends! The 20th chapter of John describes the scene at the empty tomb when Peter …

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