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  • The Parable of the Fisherless Fishermen

    Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishermen. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry…

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  • Where is Your Corner?

    Starting any new venture can be gut-wrenching at best. As a new believer in Jesus, I was introduced to the Jews for Jesus ministry when Moishe Rosen, the founder, came to the Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle and showed slides of what they were doing…

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  • I Don’t Hug

    How are we receiving others into our local bodies of Christ? Kindly, friendly, welcoming? How are we respecting each other…

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  • A Holy Calling

    As a missionary for the Apple of His Eye, I am a missionary in New Jersey. As of recently, we have been talking about getting a team to work with me here in New Jersey, and part of that process has involved me taking up the task of typing a job description…

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  • Inventory Time

    Our father had a Jewelry store in Kennewick, Washington in the 1960’s. It was called Robert’s Jewelers and was located downtown right across from the JC Penny’s store. The whole family would share in the work…

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  • Live on Purpose

    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

    “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?

     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

    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…

    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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