It is never fun to start a week with controversial material, but I think this bears mentioning. I sat through an excruciating interview conducted by Tucker Carlson, making the case that Christians are treated horribly in Israel, while being welcomed with open arms in other Muslim countries. Here is some of Tucker's opening monologue: Tucker …
Many years ago, at a conference in Washington DC, I heard the amazing story of an Arab pastor whose heart was changed from hate for Israel to a supernatural love for the land and the Jewish people. In following years, I came to know this man, Pastor Saleem Shalash, who pastors a church in Nazareth. …
Continue reading From Hate to Healing: An Arab Pastor’s Love for Israel
Often, one of the most impactful tour stops in Israel tours is at Home of Jesus the King Church in Nazareth. Saleem Shalash, a dear Arab brother in Christ, pastors the church and guides a multi-faceted ministry, including reconciliation between Jews and Arabs, and humanitarian outreaches to Jews and Arabs in need throughout Israel. Though …
Continue reading Arabs, Christians and Jews Working Together in the Kingdom!
We began our day on Tuesday, November 11 in Haifa, Carmel and Megiddo before moving on to Nazareth. Jesus grew up in Nazareth and, interestingly, it is predominately Arab today, but one of the largest Christian populations in Israel. The Nazareth Village is a recreated village that replicates what it might have looked like in …
Continue reading Visiting Nazareth – Jesus’ Boyhood Hometown
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