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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Jesus Trail: Walking Where Jesus Walked
While working from home, or otherwise cooped up and wishing we were elsewhere, imaginations carry us to places we would rather be and to adventures that linger on our "bucket list." In such situations, my imagination races off to Israel. I have been blessed to do a lot of interesting things there, but one that …
Update from Home of Jesus the King Church in Nazareth
During our trip to Israel last November, one of our greatest blessings was a visit to the Home of Jesus the King Church, pastored by a dear brother in Christ, Saleem Shalash. Pastor Saleem and his beautiful family are Arab believers whose congregation is reaching out to Arabs and Jews alike in Nazareth, Jesus' boyhood …
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Now THAT is Christmas!
Friends, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I pray the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, impacted you in a special way this year. Since our tour to Israel in November, the Lord has given me such a heart for pastors who minister in Israel. Arab, Palestinian and Messianic pastors …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 