The Valley of Elah—How Your Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary

At first glance, the valley seems like nothing remarkable. Just a road winding its way up into the Hill Country

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The Valley of Elah—How Your Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary

How the New Testament Can Begin in the Wrong Place

You may be surprised to read this, but the New Testament begins in the wrong place. In our thinking, at

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How the New Testament Can Begin in the Wrong Place

Why You Have Plenty of Time for a Midlife Crisis

Tomorrow is the big FIVE-O for me. (And I don’t mean Hawaii, thank you.) That’s right, after five decades of

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Why You Have Plenty of Time for a Midlife Crisis

Bethlehem—A Powerful Metaphor for Your Life’s Greatest Need

Christmas cards and carols venerate Bethlehem as an idyllic, quiet place with “silent stars” above it and “deep and dreamless

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Bethlehem—A Powerful Metaphor for Your Life’s Greatest Need

Jesus’ Birth in a Humble Bethlehem Had You in Mind

It must have seemed really strange. Honestly, it still does. Two thousand years of waiting for click here.

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Jesus’ Birth in a Humble Bethlehem Had You in Mind

My Virtual Reality Tour Through Jerusalem’s Second Temple

Have you ever experienced virtual reality? I hadn’t. But a Tweet from my friend, Carl Rasmussen, changed that. He made

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My Virtual Reality Tour Through Jerusalem’s Second Temple

Cyber Monday Deal on the Best Photos of the Holy Land

Whenever I go to Israel, I seldom take pictures for my blog. Why? Because the Pictorial Library of Bible Lands

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Cyber Monday Deal on the Best Photos of the Holy Land

Black Friday Audio Blowout!

I have saved 5 brand new audio resources (plus my newest audiobook) to offer you at a significant discount for

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Black Friday Audio Blowout!

What My Dumb Dog Taught Me about the Greatness of God

As I left the house early one morning recently, I turned on the garage light to make my way out.

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What My Dumb Dog Taught Me about the Greatness of God

Did the Old Testament Offer Only One Way to God?

Of course, we can only approach God’s presence God’s way. The New Testament clearly reveals that only through Jesus can

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Did the Old Testament Offer Only One Way to God?

Ein Gedi—A Testimony to God’s Grace and Provision

Ancient travelers who made their way along the shores of the Dead Sea would no doubt shake their heads when

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Ein Gedi—A Testimony to God’s Grace and Provision

How to Deal With It When God Says NO

You prepared your plans with prayer. For many, many months. You even asked others to pray as well. As far

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How to Deal With It When God Says NO