The world we live in today is not the world we grew up in. Evil is running rampant and too few are doing too little to stem the tide. Who of us would ever have dreamed we would see anarchy in our own countries, yet it has arisen to destroy the most freedom-loving countries in …
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Last Sunday we began a "Focus on Israel" emphasis by featuring the Mount of Olives. Today seems the perfect time for the second installment as we follow Jesus from a garden of agony to a garden of victory. Olive tree in the Garden of Gethsemane, dating back to Jesus' day We'll begin back on the …
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Thoughts to ponder as we approach the day of remembrance of Jesus' crucifixion. Be blessed. "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning. O my God, I cry by day, but You do not answer; and by night, but I have no rest.... For …
Visiting Israel is a life-changing experience, no matter how many times a person goes there. Beyond the Biblical relevance so easily seen throughout the land, Israel’s geopolitical history is also on display. Is it any wonder Scripture identifies Jerusalem as the center of the world? (Ezekiel 5:5, Ezekiel 38:12) Of course, Israel also holds the …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 