Building Bridges Through Generations

Having just returned from Israel, my heart rejoices in the efforts put forth by Jewish, Arab and Palestinian pastors who are pouring out their lives in ministry to people of all ethnic backgrounds. In the name of Jesus, they are building bridges between people groups whom history would describe as mortal enemies. Yet, when Jesus …

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What You May Not Know about St Patrick

Beyond the beer, leprechauns, and green rivers, there is much to know about St Patrick, today's namesake. For example, did you know St Patrick was not really Irish? Born Maewyn Succat, he was trafficked into slavery in Ireland at the age of 16 and forced to shepherd sheep. Much like King David of Israel, Patrick …

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3:16 on 3/16

16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. ~John 3:16 Today, on 3/16, someone will be blessed by the most well-known 3:16 in Scripture: John 3:16! Consider carefully: Today is the day to put your trust in the Son …

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Reflections from Our Israel Tour: Yad Vashem and Holocaust Survivors

Few places on earth are more heart-wrenching than the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, particularly the children's memorial. What happened to the Jewish people during the Nazi's "Final Solution" was absolutely unfathomable, and we saw the evidence of atrocity as we toured the museum during our recent Israel tour. However, flickers of light (Holocaust survivors) have …

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