3 High Points to See in the Golan Heights

Several peaks in northern Israel elevate the experience of all who see them. Exalted in beauty as well as in

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3 High Points to See in the Golan Heights

A Lesson from the Round School for Squares

My first high school had round buildings with pie-shaped classrooms. The hallways circled the buildings’ perimeters. The campus looked as

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A Lesson from the Round School for Squares

My Biblical Encounter with a Russian Prostitute

I discovered there isn’t time to ponder your reaction when propositioned by a prostitute. Your first response is your response.

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My Biblical Encounter with a Russian Prostitute

The Yarkon River—Where History is Easy to Miss

The headwaters of Israel’s Yarkon River form near ancient Tel Aphek (Antipatris) and flow westward until they surrender to the

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The Yarkon River—Where History is Easy to Miss

Why Your Perspective Requires Both Eyeballs

I sat in the front row of my 8th grade math class and squinted at the chalkboard. A total blur.

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Why Your Perspective Requires Both Eyeballs

3 Sites by Beersheba You Seldom See—Arad, Besor, and Aroer

Most students of the Bible know about Beersheba. It played a major role in Genesis, and yet, few pilgrims go

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3 Sites by Beersheba You Seldom See—Arad, Besor, and Aroer

What the Autobiography of George Muller Taught Me

If you’d like a journey of inspiration, pick up the brief Autobiography of George Muller. You’ll find yourself amazed at

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What the Autobiography of George Muller Taught Me

Why We Should Remember the Holocaust Today

Today always amazes me. At ten o’clock on this holiday each April, sirens ring loud in Israel. People stop—wherever they

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Why We Should Remember the Holocaust Today

It’s Your Turn to Talk to Me

Usually I talk to you. But today, it’s your turn. For you who subscribe to my blog, my posts conveniently

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It’s Your Turn to Talk to Me

How to Serve God When Nobody Notices

Sometimes it’s tough to serve God in the shadows. You show up faithfully. You contribute your part, but no one

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How to Serve God When Nobody Notices

Was Judas Saved?

His name is a byword for betrayal. But it never began that way. “Judas” is the Greek form for the

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Was Judas Saved?

Places of the Passion Week in 360-Degrees

Between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday Jesus spent every day in Jerusalem. The places of the Passion Week where He

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Places of the Passion Week in 360-Degrees