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Tag Archives: Israel
My Longest Trip: Israel at 18, London and 6,600 Miles From Home
Two days after turning 18, I left Sarasota for Israel on the longest trip of my life. More than 40 years later, the memories—from Galilee to Masada to one very questionable airplane door—are still vivid. Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt, Random
Tagged dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2883, Dead Sea, Holy Land, Israel, Jerusalem, Jordan River, London, Masada, Sea of Galilee, travel memories, Yad Vashem
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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 4, 2026: Sadness, But Not Despair
Psalm 137 reminds us that sadness is a real part of life, but sorrow does not have to become despair. Even by the waters of Babylon, God’s people were not forgotten. Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Quick Thoughts
Tagged Babylon, despair, faith in hard times, Godspell, grief, hope, Israel, Last Supper, On the Willows, prayer, problems, sadness, solutions, sorrow and hope
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Grace Is Not Given Because We Earned It
The Canaanite woman did not come to Jesus claiming she deserved anything. She came in faith, believing that even the crumbs of His mercy were enough. God’s love is not offered because we are good enough. It is offered because He is good. Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, bible study, Canaan, Canaanite Woman, Christian reflection, christianity, devotion, devotional, dog, ESV, faith, God, God’s Love, good, grace, handsome, Israel, Jesus, Matthew 15, mercy, Quick Thought, reflection, smart, soul, study, unworthy, Worthiness, worthy
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Quick Thought – Friday, May 1, 2026: Be Strong and Courageous
God does not always remove the darkness before we step forward. But He does promise His presence. He does not tell us to be strong because we are naturally fearless. He tells us to be strong because He is faithful. Continue reading
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Tagged be strong and courageous, Bible, bible study, Christian reflection, christianity, courage, courageous, Daddy, daily devotional, daughter, devotion, devotional, faith, father, fear, From the Capn’s Pen, God, God’s presence, homeland, Israel, Jesus, Joshua, Joshua 1, Promised Land, Quick Thought, reflection, Sarah, spiritual encouragement, strength, strong, study, trusting God
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Quick Thought – Friday, March 27, 2026: Strong, Courageous, Victorious
A childhood fight on a Little League field became an unexpected lesson in courage, support, and what it means to stand firm when someone stronger seems determined to push you back. Joshua learned that same lesson at the Jordan: strength is not found in yourself alone, but in knowing who stands with you. Continue reading
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Tagged baseball, Bible, bible study, bully, childhood memories, Christian, Christian living, courage, courageous, devotion, faith, fight, fighting, God, Israel, Jesus, Joshua, Little League, obedience, parent, parenting, perseverance, Quick Thought, reflection, son, spiritual strength, standing firm, strength, strong, study, support, Trust in God
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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 26, 2026: Sin and its Consequences
A childhood memory of losing a horse became a lasting lesson: sincere regret does not always remove the consequences of neglected responsibility. Moses learned something similar when the Lord allowed him to see the Promised Land, but not enter it. Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, bible study, Christian living, consequence, consequences, Deuteronomy, devotion, devotional, faith, forgiveness, God, grace, hope, horse, Israel, Jesus, Jordan, mercy, Moses, obedience, penalties, penalty, Promised Land, Quick Thought, reflection, sin, sorrow, study
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 7, 2026: Trusting God Is Never Wrong
Read Judges 7:1-25 That same night the Lord said to him, “Arise, go down against the camp, for I have given it into your hand.” Judges 7:9 Reflect The big football game was just days away, and the powerful Boston … Continue reading
Quick Thought – Sunday, September 21, 2025: Don’t Leave Room for Sin
Read Philippians 4:10-20 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11 Reflect America has had its share of sad stories, but few are as sadly tragic … Continue reading
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Tagged American, battle, bayonet, Bible, bible study, blessing, British, children, devotion, generation, heritage, history, Israel, massacre, paoli, prosperity, Quick Thought, revolution, sword, teach, worship
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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 20, 2025: Forgotten History
Read Deuteronomy 32:1-9 Remember the days of old; consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you, your elders, and they will tell you. Deuteronomy 32:7 Reflect As a child, I lived in Pennsylvania for … Continue reading
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Tagged American, battle, bayonet, Bible, bible study, blessing, British, children, devotion, generation, heritage, history, Israel, massacre, paoli, prosperity, Quick Thought, revolution, sword, teach, worship
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The Trip That Took Me Farthest — In Miles and in Faith
In the fall of 1984, I took the trip of a lifetime. I had just turned 18, and before leaving, I cast my very first vote — an absentee ballot in Ronald Reagan’s re-election. The election supervisor even waived the … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt, Faith, Random
Tagged adventure, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2050, El Al Airlines, faith, flight, Garden Tomb, Israel, Jerusalem, Jesus, Ronald Reagan, travel, voting
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