The Pretzel Man
Yesterday morning, I took Ruth home following our Thursday morning meeting at ANM. "Mom Ruth" became a widow recently. Before her husband, Gordon, the ANM chaplain, became ill and died,…
Please pray for my mother, she is dying
I am a firm believer that God gave man coffee. I suppose tea also applies, because either one can open the door for meaningful conversation. What would otherwise be an…
The Juggler
Part One Yosef Ben Chaim means Joseph Son of Life. He is the 11th son in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish family in Israel. I met him in India. It was an…
Building in Third-World Environments Begins with Building Relationships
We came to Dharwad to be of assistance to the ministry of Caring Hands. Our plans were to train three pastors in the use of tools and basic carpentry. Since…
Ready for Takeoff
When I make plane reservations for myself or team members, I try to reserve aisle seats for a few reasons. First, it is the "servant seat." It provides the advantage…
View from the 17th Floor
I awoke this morning in the 17th floor apartment of a Holocaust survivor woman named Clara and her husband Eliya. They live in Netanya, Israel. Brian, the founder of Abundant…
Faces Etched with Pain – Thoughts from a Mother in Israel
The following article is a guest post submitted by a Messianic mother in Israel. We recently drove Michael (alias) to Ammunition Hill to send him off for his 3 years…
The Substitute Sherut
In Israel, a Sherut is a mini-van driven by a professional. If you need a ride for more than 4 people and can't take a public bus, you need to…
Farhan, a Man of Peace in the Old City of Jerusalem
In the Old City of Jerusalem, worlds collide and cultures divide. The area is literally divided into four quarters. The tension becomes tangible at times. This was my third stay…
The Story of Mario: A Divine Setup in Jerusalem
"Anything, even a shekel," he begged in a raspy voice. "Lo, todah," (no, thanks) I answered. Wrong answer. He knew it and I knew it. My problem was that I…