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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 Far Country: Closer than you think!
Every time I travel to Israel, I do my best to spend a little time in Bet She’an. Amazing place. Even after all these centuries, it’s obvious that Bet She’an was one of the best little cities Alexander the Great … 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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My Top Ten Tips for touring Israel
After several years of traveling to Israel, I’ve learned a few things along the way about maxing out on the best trip you’ll ever take. Got a trip planned to the land of the Bible? Here’s my Top Ten list … Continue reading
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The perfect wedding
Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. – John 2:6 A wedding is one of the most wonderful celebrations a family will ever know. We’ve been there. … Continue reading
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Baptism isn’t new!
Baptism isn’t new! Who may stand in His Holy Place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart. – Psalm 24:3-4 As a Baptist pastor, I’ve done a lot of baptisms. Some have come with groups I’ve taken to … Continue reading
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The Third-Day Wedding
“On the third day, there was a wedding in Cana …” John 2:1 It might be the most famous miracle in world history. That’s so ironic. It really wasn’t even all that important. This miracle dealt with nothing more than … Continue reading