On a trip to the holy land, Jericho is another stop along the way. It sits at 250 m below sea level. At first, it doesn’t seem much to look at. Nestled within the Palestinian territory labeled as the West Bank, with a current population of around 20,000, it features ancient ruins among contemporary accommodations. This centre of civilization is one of the longest enduring … [Read more...] about Jericho
Jack Taylor
Jack is founder of 1HeartCoaching and former pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Vancouver. His award-winning writings can be found at jackataylor.com and his coaching at 1HeartCoaching.com
The mount of the beatitudes invoke blessings
Imagine looking around you and seeing people in an endless stream down the slopes of a mountain from where you bask in the warm glow of the sun. The view of the creative lakeside setting is stunning. You’re on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee between Capernaum and Gennesaret. While the hilltop is 200 metres above the lake shore it is really still 25 meters below sea … [Read more...] about The mount of the beatitudes invoke blessings
Tearfund and A Rocha Canada team up to create the Creation Collective
Many feel the church is absent from taking leadership in creation care. A new initiative of churches and organizations called the Creation Collective has been formed to address the concerns and to stimulate followers of Christ into action. Through a survey by Tearfund and A Rocha Canada, 742 young Christians made their passions clear about creation care. Over 90 percent say … [Read more...] about Tearfund and A Rocha Canada team up to create the Creation Collective
The mountain fortress – Masada
Any pilgrimage to Israel should include a cable car ride, or a walk, up to the palatial ruins of Herod the Great at Masada. The Judean King captured this desert outpost in 43 BC from the Hasmonean rulers who had first developed it. According to the historian, Josephus, Masada was the last stand for 960 Sicarii (Jewish extremist rebels) opposing the Romans in 73 AD. The site’s … [Read more...] about The mountain fortress – Masada
Releasing the burden of busyness
I did something today I haven’t done for years. I sat in an easy chair in the lounge of a Rwandan B&B on a March morning soaking in the soothing warmth of sunshine, the ceaseless river of birdsong, the pleasant chatter of visiting community members, and I released the burden of busyness. I even almost dozed off. It wasn’t John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of … [Read more...] about Releasing the burden of busyness