When you travel to Israel, the tour guide will tell you that there will be “A” spots, “B” spots and “C” spots through the trip. An “A” spot is somewhere they are positive is an accurate, historical landmark/place whereas “B” and “C” spots are more “reason to believe” or “it’s possible” places, respectively. Magdala...
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Experience Israel: Tel Megiddo
On our second day in Israel, we drove to the Tel Megiddo site. Upon arrival to what appeared to be a large, perfectly rounded hill, I noticed to our right a grove of large pine trees. While I had heard of the famed cedars of Lebanon to the north, I had never expected Israel...
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Experience Israel: Joppa
When my husband George and I decided to go to Israel, I was super excited! It was literally a dream come true. I am not sure about anyone else, but when we landed I felt like I wanted to get on my knees and kiss the ground of Israel. From the moment of our arrival,...
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The Love vs. The Lies
In youth group, we’ve recently started teaching through the Epistles of John. I know we’re teaching the kids, but sometimes I could swear that God put this study on Josiah’s heart so that God could teach me in the process. Recently we covered chapter 2, verses 15-29, and here’s what God gave me… In these...
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God’s Restoration
Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, is an area both rich and diverse in culture. One of the beautiful things about Philadelphia is the many sites it has to offer. At times, it is something I often have taken for granted being from the city itself. On occasion, I have taken a stroll into Center...
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Faith + Patience
Mark 5:21-43 Reading through the gospel of Mark recently I had made a note to come back to this chapter and these verses. Let me just say, I am not a reader. I don’t like it. I sound like my 8 year old when it’s time to do homework. I’ve just always been this way...
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Good God, Not Such Good People
Our role in life is to share the gospel; to share God’s Good News. However, the opening word of the gospel message is “Repent!” And that word is our first challenge. You see, the good news is only good if people want to be rescued. If they do not think they are sinners, then the...
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Getting a Grip on Letting Go
Ever pick up a handful of sand and let it sift through your fingers? Maybe you’ve done the same thing with water, or you wanted to take a drink and by the time your hands made it to your mouth you had very little water left. Clinching your hand may hold things tight but too...
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Sowing and Reaping
Recently I’ve had the opportunity to serve in the Revive Ministry. If you are unaware of this ministry, we go to Kensington once a month to serve the homeless and addicted population with physical and spiritual nourishment through the love of Jesus Christ. Each time out is filled with many new experiences, and the opportunity...
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Big Mouth
“But I say to you that for every careless word that people speak, they will give an accounting for it in the Day of Judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:36-37). We open with this admonition from Jesus not to condemn anyone, but...