November 2011
10 posts
Vulnerable...
“Jesus was not a glow in the dark Christ-child. He was the very God incarnate, a real live ordinary crying, cooing, sleeping, eating, wetting, pooping baby! His great need was to be held in human arms, touched by human hands and soothed by human words of love and reassurance.”
I found these words in an article on the birth of Jesus and they awakened me to the stark reality of how...
Coming home...
We are finally on our way home. I’m sorry for not posting lately but I could not access the internet from our hotel in Jerusalem.
It has been a great trip with many wonderful spiritual encounters with God. Please pray for this region as there are many fears and concerns regarding Iran, Syria and what is taking place in Egypt. Israel is being surrounded by increasing hostility.
Jerusalem...
We have arrived in Jerusalem.
The journey to Israel has been great with a wonderful group from The Compass Church. Despite what you may hear in the news, things here are very calm and peaceful except in the troubled spots (which we stay away from).
Being here has reminded me that someday all of us will gather at Jerusalem to worship the Lord Jesus Christ when He returns to the Mount of Olives...
Dan...
This is the ancient gate into the city of Dan. Before Dan it was a Canaanite town and Abraham would have walked through it!
Caesarea Maritime
Ancient aqueducts built by King Herod to bring water to Caesarea Maritime where Peter led Cornelius to Christ.
Standing next to a copy of the only extra biblical reference to Pontius Pilate. For many years liberal scholars said he did not really exist. Archaeology proves them wrong. See Matthew 27.
More pics....
This is a sunrise over the Sea of Galilee.
Mt. Arbel Cliff...
Hi Friends. Here are some pictures from Israel. This taken from the Sea of Galilee looking west towards a setting sun.
Faith in His presence...
We just finished our boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
I read the story of Jesus walking on the water in Matthew 14. The disciples were frightened by what they thought was a ghost. Jesus quieted their pounding hearts by urging them to have faith in His presence.
As we sat on the sea discussing the text, I was reminded of how the sea reflects our lives - sometimes it is smooth and other...
Giants...
We have arrived in Israel!
Our group of 44 is doing fine and excited to be in the land of our faith. Yesterday we stood overlooking the valley where David fought Goliath. As we relived the story of David defeating the giant, I was reminded that we all face giants in our lives. How did David defeat the giant? By Faith. Read the story in 1 Samuel 17. David keeps talking about his faith in...
Journey upward...
I did a funeral yesterday for an elderly woman who loved the Lord. The family wanted to release balloons at the graveside service, and asked me for a verse to share that would fit the balloon release.
I have to confess I have never had a request like that before. I racked my brain trying to think…. Then 2 Corinthians 5:8 came to mind:
8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be...
