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Live on Purpose

A dove breaking its chain and flying upwards.

Ti-i-i-i-me is on my side, yes, it is Mick Jagger. I always laugh when I hear this song. Have you seen Mick Jagger lately? Hey buddy, time was/is definitely not on your side. Remember how you thought time was on your side? Then you look in the mirror and have an immediate wake-up call.

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Listen

A word bubble denoting listening to someone speak.

“Sometimes problems can’t be fixed but they need to be heard.” Those words were the words of a pastor friend of mine that were a great comfort to me...

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How Long Oh Lord?

A colorful dove flying with an olive branch.

 We who follow Jesus have a promise and a future hope – that the ways of this world will fall. We are bombarded by the news these days about wars, rumors of wars, hostages and rampant anti-Semitism – can we even dare to imagine a time of peace and hope?...

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Do Not Be Afraid to Be a Jew

Colorful hands around a Star of David.

I was in a dress shop a year ago in Jaffa. I was talking to the owner of the store and remarked how built-up Jaffa was. I remembered a time when it was streets lined with garage type doors on dilapidated buildings. Now it has a thriving marketplace with rejuvenated buildings and delightful shops and cafes and is a joy to walk through...

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Once a Jew...

A colorful menorah.

As a missionary and pastor, I often get asked about my testimony. I was asked to share this story for the Christian Mission Among the Jews newsletter by my good friend and sister in Christ, Cariño Casas. If you have read my testimony before, today’s testimony will provide more context.

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