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 …
Contrary to popular belief, Jews and Arabs coexist peacefully in many settings in Israel. Those on our recently-completed Israel tour witnessed that firsthand in several ways, but never more impacting than a stop we made in Nazareth. Known Biblically as Jesus' boyhood home, Nazareth is predominately Arab today. There, we stopped to visit Pastor Saleem …
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Following a touching visit to the Haifa Home for Holocaust Survivors, our tour bus made it's way to Carmel, the site of Elijah's battle with the Baals as described in 1 Kings 18. That site also provides an incredible view of the surrounding area, including the Jezreel Valley, also known as Armageddon. The Jezreel Valley …
It's December and Christmas is upon us! Have you ever stopped to think about Christmas in Israel? Probably not...because Jewish people obviously don't celebrate Christmas, as their eyes are blinded to the One in whom we celebrate: Jesus Christ! What you might not know is that there is one city that draws curious Israelis by …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 