Author Archives: Pastor Andy Cook
Lessons from the Sower’s Field
https://vimeo.com/69188753 Ever worried about the “one-in-four” opportunity for success in following Jesus? Visit an actual sower’s field in Israel, and you’ll see a different truth! Here’s a 60-second devotion we made for the Christian Television Network.
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Tagged Bible, Christian Television Network, CTN, Israel, Jesus, Parable of the Sower, Pastor Andy Cook, Sower's field, Travel, Travel to Israel
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Best news ever!
John’s record of Mary’s discovery is still changing the world. Here are three voices sharing the best news the world has ever known.
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Tagged Easter, Empty tomb, hope, Jesus, Mary, Pastor Andy Cook, resurrection, Shirley Hills Baptist Church
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The Fifth Cup
Have you ever wondered why Jesus used such unusual language in the Garden of Gethsemane when he wrestled with his coming crucifixion? Instead of praying, “I don’t want to die!” he said, “Please take this cup from me.” Here’s the … Continue reading
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Tagged Communion, Experience Israel Now, forgiveness, Grace, Israel, Jesus, Lord's Supper, Passover, Pastor Andy Cook, Travel to Israel
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Secrets from an ancient quarry
Just a few feet from the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, there’s a forgotten gate to the past. Thousands of people stream in and out of the Damascus Gate every day. It is easily the most colorful and dramatic … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible study, crucifixion, Experience Israel Now, Good Friday, Israel, Jesus, masons, Pastor Andy Cook, stone masons, Stones, Travel to Israel, Zedekiah's Cave
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Facing your giants
On a Sunday when the History Channel starts its epic look at the story of the Bible, here’s an on-location look at one of the Bible’s most famous stories. It’s a video (5:45) we shot in the valley where David … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel 17, Bible, Bible study, Christianity, courage, David, David and Goliath, faith, Giants, Jesus, Pastor Andy Cook
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A massage from God!
After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of Ein Gedi.” – 1 Samuel 24:1 For a few minutes, our group traveling in Israel was a little tentative. If we were going to … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel 23, 1 Samuel 24, Andy Cook, Bible, Bible study, David, Ein Gedi, En Gedi, Experience Israel Now, Israel, Pastor Andy Cook, travel in Israel, Travel to Israel
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Healing in his wings
But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. – Malachi 4:2, NIV There was a woman who once memorized the words of Malachi. Malachi? People memorize Psalm 23, of course. They … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible study, faith, healing, Jesus, Pastor Andy Cook, Secrets from the Ancient Paths, Travel, Travel to Israel
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The selfish virgins
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. – Jesus, in Matthew 25 My friend Joseph has a … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Cook, Experience Israel Now, foolish virgins, Jesus, oil lamps, parable, Pastor Andy Cook, salvation, Travel, Travel to Israel, wise virgins
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The Hard Places
“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. — Jeremiah 6:16 My favorite photo of Israel? It’s one with a view … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient paths, Andy Cook, Bible, Bible study, Christianity, crossroads, depression, Difficult times, Experience Israel Now, God, Israel, Jeremiah, Jeremiah 6, Jesus, Pastor Andy Cook, Travel, Travel to Israel
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Finding faith in a cave
When David journeyed to the Caves of Adullam, it was more than a physical trip. It was here where he re-captured the giant-killing faith he’d known as a young man.
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Tagged Adullam, Andy Cook, Bible, Bible study, caves, Christian Television Network, courage, David and Goliath, faith, Israel, Jesus, Pastor Andy Cook, renewal, Travel, Travel to Israel, trips to Israel
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