On my very first trip to Jerusalem, I visited the Temple Mount, home to the iconic Dome of the Rock. Back in 1998, non-Muslim visitors like me were permitted inside. …
Finding Joy in Darkness
“We need to talk.” “I don’t love you.” “She’s not going to make it.” “He took his own life.” Once you hear enough of these, your mind goes to some …
Safe in the Storm
This past April we took our youth group to a camp in northern Israel, just next to the Sea of Galilee, to teach them about the life and teachings of …
Mike's Story (Lam. 3:22-23)
It was a day like any other to begin with. Our daughter Alison drove our youngest grandson Micah to school. Caleb, our oldest grandson went to work. We (John & …
Walking by Faith (2 Cor. 5:7)
Imagine what it would be like if God told you to leave your home, your family, and all you’ve ever known to go to a foreign land because He has …