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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What is UAE Saying about the Palestinian Authority Now?

As news begins to flow regarding the Israeli-UAE peace deal, the attitude toward the Palestinian Authority is being exposed to the world. For years, the Palestinians have held Arab countries hostage to their push for statehood within Israeli borders. However, after years and years of pouring money into the Palestinian Authority, only to have them …

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Promised Land Stories – Abraham’s Tent

How often we forget that Abraham had two sons who were blessed. We know the story of God's promise to Abraham of the son of promise. Yet, growing old, Abraham and Sarah decided to take matters into their own hands rather than wait for God to send that son. As a result, Ishmael was born, …

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“Can Any Good Thing Come Out of Nazareth?”

As Jesus launched His ministry in the Galilee area, one of His first tasks was to call disciples. The Gospels tell us Jesus called 12 extraordinarily common men and exhorted them to drop everything and follow Him. According to John 1:43-49, as Jesus was traveling to the Galilee area, He beckoned a man named Philip …

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