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Why I’m Grateful for the Local Church
The Church takes a lot of “heat and hits” in current culture, and because of that leaders endure pressure. Sometimes we need a...


Summer 2019 Newsletter
Please enjoy our Summer 2019 Newsletter which has now been placed in our media archives.


Monster Tunnel / Monument to Hate
From Arlene Bridges Samuels The Eclectic Evangelical on Facebook Author at The Blogs-Times of Israel Contributor-The Christian Broadcast...


A Grandson Gets Engaged!
Cara Allison Swain recently said, “Yes!” and became engaged to be married to our grandson, Derek Balcom (Robyn’s son). We are delighted,...


Bomb Shelter Need Continues
The ICEJ (International Christian Embassy Jerusalem) reports that they recently had the privilege of delivering a group of new bomb...


Our Newest Blessing
Our grandson, Blake, and his wife, Shannon, have given us a new great granddaughter, Isabelle Rose Balcom. Born in Seattle during August,...


Fall Newsletter
Check out our FALL NEWSLETTER for the latest information on our activities, the family, an update on The Bomb Shelter Project, an article...


Rabbi Bowman to Visit Shoals regarding Israel
Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Executive Director of Operation LifeShield, from Efrat, Israel, will speak in the Shoals on Monday evening, July...


Israel Bomb Shelter Project
As many of you know, Anne and I are lovers of Israel and the Jewish people. Our most recent trip to Israel was in 2015 when we spent 50...


Sanders & Valentina
On April 7th, I was honored to perform the wedding ceremony for my grandson, Sanders Poe, who married Valentina Urrego. We trust you'll...