Category: Israel
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Overwhelmed
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” – Matthew 26:39 ESV Of all the moments leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, the hardest one for me to wrap my…
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Come with us . . .
When I graduated from college some number of years ago, I left immediately to live in Israel for four years. In that time period I worked as a volunteer for a benevolent ministry, entered pastoral ministry at an international congregation in Israel, and lived among some of the most fascinating people you will ever meet.…
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That time God said “Kill everybody” even the children
1 Samuel 15: 1-3 Samuel told Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you as king over His people Israel. Now, listen to the words of the Lord. 2 This is what the Lord of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed[a] what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them along the way as they were coming out of Egypt. 3 Now go and attack the…
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I Stand With Israel – Security
Its been a little over 15 years since I moved to Israel, fresh out of college, a small town boy from Virginia. With minimal preparation, I went because of a calling, unsure of what I was getting into, but knowing I simply had to go. Still, no amount of preparation could ready me for the…