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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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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 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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God is my shade
The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand … (Psalm 121:5) The heat can be unbearable, the kind of thing that can really get your attention if you’re hiking in Israel. For all the preparations we make when we invite … Continue reading
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The Difficult Paths
Take a moment and think of some people in the Bible who spent time in the wilderness. Moses, Elijah, and David are three that quickly come to mind. John the Baptist came out of the harsh Judean Wilderness and did … Continue reading
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Snake protection: Take your light!
Your word is a lamp for my feet, and a light for my path. – Psalm 119:105 A few years back, we lived in the heart of rattlesnake country. I don’t like rattlesnakes. I only ran into a few snakes … Continue reading
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