3 Golan Heights Sites with Odd Names and Curious Histories

East of the Sea of Galilee, a long plateau rises above the surrounding basins. For thousands of years, the Golan

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3 Golan Heights Sites with Odd Names and Curious Histories

What is Forgiveness?

Some people collect stamps. Some collect antiques. And others, it seems, collect offenses. Ask them what any person has done

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What is Forgiveness?

Why You’ll Never Find the Bottom of Your Bible

We have thousands of questions on dozens of issues the Bible never addresses. On other topics though, it seems it’s

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Why You’ll Never Find the Bottom of Your Bible

Jericho—Joshua’s Battle Continues Today

On the monochrome landscape north of the Dead Sea, a conspicuous green splotch appears at the western edge of the

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Jericho—Joshua’s Battle Continues Today

Tiberias—There’s More to See than Just Hotels

The New Testament never records Jesus visiting Tiberias. However a number of His followers came from there (John 6:23). Today,

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Tiberias—There’s More to See than Just Hotels

Exploring Israel’s Timna Park

Earlier this year I visited Israel’s Timna Park for the first time in years. Most visitors to Israel never see

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Exploring Israel’s Timna Park

Ein Bokek and Ein Feshkha—Oases of Grace in a Surprising Place

Life at the Dead Sea sounds like an oxymoron. After all, nothing but microbes can survive in the brine. But

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Ein Bokek and Ein Feshkha—Oases of Grace in a Surprising Place

Tombs in Israel You Can Walk in (and Out)

Ancient tombs lay open many places in Israel. With their original inhabitants decomposed, stolen, or relocated, these unoccupied sepulchers offer

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Tombs in Israel You Can Walk in (and Out)

I’m Writing a New Book, and I’d Like Your Opinion

I’m excited to say my new book releases next year, published by Baker Publishing Group! The book will look at

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I’m Writing a New Book, and I’d Like Your Opinion

What Playing Guitar Taught Me about the Spiritual Life

An interest in my stepdad’s guitar at age 15 sparked an interest God has used to guide my life. I’m

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What Playing Guitar Taught Me about the Spiritual Life

Caves in Israel—Manmade and God-made

When you think of ancient Israel, it’s likely you don’t think of caves. And yet, the country has literally thousands

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Caves in Israel—Manmade and God-made

Please Take My 2014 Reader Survey!

I want to make my blog more relevant to your needs and interests. To do that, I need to know

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Please Take My 2014 Reader Survey!