There once was a little boy who had a big brother. As they grew up they did not always get along. The older brother picked on the little boy until the little boy began to outgrow his older brother. Now it was time for revenge. At every opportunity the embittered younger brother attempted to overshadow his former persecutor. He would push him down just to … Continue reading Jew & Christian – A Modern Parable
The Temple Mount where Solomon built the 1st temple, Ezra built the 2nd, and Kind Herod built the 3rd before it was destroyed by Rome in A.D. 70. Sitting on top of the mount is currently a Muslim place of worship called the Dome of the Rock. The Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed before being sold into the hands of the enemy. The Broad … Continue reading My Pilgrimage – Update
What an amazing experience this has been. Let me share what I mean… The Sermon on the Mount In Matthew 5-7 we read that Jesus went up into a mountain and taught the disciples. Perhaps its because I’m from the Western United States that I have such high standards for the usage of the word mountain. Nevertheless, the gospels often speak of Jesus retreating into … Continue reading My Pilgrimage – Day 2
