Story Behind The Book
This is my story of making Aliyah (immigrating) to Israel. I experienced joy in every stunning landscape where I met Jesus. But it was also challenging for me and other Jews like me who believe in Jesus. Neither the people nor the state welcome Jews who accept Him as their Messiah. I found myself being secretive about who I was and what I stood for.
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<p>“A compellingly-written personal story of a journey to<br /> faith in Christ and beyond.”<br /> —David Edwards - Bishop of Fredericton<br /> "Love Triangles illuminates the unexpected journey of<br /> one women's quest to come to grips with the<br /> overwhelming scope of Israel's history and legacy,<br /> contrasted by today's stark and sometimes harsh<br /> realities. This is all seen through the real life<br /> experiences of one person but don't be surprised if you<br /> find yourself on many of its pages. This book is an 'eyes<br /> wide open' must-read."<br /> —George Woodward, founder Israel’s Peace<br /> Ministries<br /> "Moving and well written, Bobbie Ann Cole’s story of<br /> making Aliyah to Israel with her husband, Butch,<br /> combines history, Scripture with accounts of Messianic<br /> Jews and Christians living there from around the world.<br /> With open, heartfelt honesty, Cole shares vital insights<br /> on the courage and determination that Messianic<br /> believers require to sustain their calling in Israel."<br /> —Ben Volman, Toronto Director, Chosen People<br /> Ministries Canada and founding Messianic Rabbi<br /> of Kehillat Eytz Chaim / Tree of Life Messianic<br /> Congregation, Toronto<br /> “Her love of the Land of Israel and the Scriptures shine<br /> out as the author narrates her Aliyah journey.”<br /> —Judith Galblum Pex, author of Walk the Land, A<br /> People Tall and Smooth, Come, Stay, Celebrate<br /> "If you love Israel and Messiah Yeshua then you’ll love<br /> Love Triangles, Discovering Jesus the Jew in Today’s<br /> Israel. I recommend this great book to all!<br /> —Rev. Walter Slaughter, founder of Israel for<br /> Life<br /> “You feel as if you're walking the paths Jesus walked two<br /> millennia ago. Bobbie Ann Cole may have led a 'secret<br /> life,' but each page gives us an insider's look at some of<br /> her very personal experiences. If you've ever felt like a<br /> misfit, you'll be able to identify with Cole as a Messianic<br /> Jew in the 21st century.”<br /> —Betsy Balega, author Being Mystic in Touch<br /> with God and Hosts and broadcaster Tuning in<br /> with Betsy<br /> "Bobbie writes in a very easy-to-read fashion which<br /> captures the depth of her personal experience and faith<br /> journey. Her book helps the reader to understand more<br /> about modern day Israel and the plight of the Messianic<br /> Jewish people. I would recommend this book to anyone<br /> seeking a greater understanding of our Jewish roots as<br /> they pertain to our Faith."<br /> —Vivian Osborne, Pastor’s wife<br /> "A really enjoyable read that opened my eyes to the<br /> importance of Israel in God’s plans, and the challenges<br /> facing Messianic Jews. In this book the author connects<br /> the life of Jesus to events and festivals in the Old<br /> Testament. Her testimonies provide an excellent insight<br /> into the persecution experienced not only by today's<br /> Jews who believe in Jesus, but also by his early Jewish<br /> disciples”.<br /> —Trevor Fotheringham, Treasurer, Parish of<br /> Lakewood, NB, Canada<br /> “Love Triangles has a mix of personal accounts and<br /> history to inform the reader of the modern day struggles<br /> in Israel. The Nation of Israel has had a long journey<br /> and identity crisis in the search of their Messiah. Bobbie<br /> Ann Cole has done a great job bringing this timely topic<br /> to light.”<br /> —Brad Saunders, Sabbath Keepers Fellowship,<br /> Maine<br /> "Love Triangles is a vibrant, captivating read that<br /> effectively interweaves Israel’s ancient and modern<br /> history with biblical references and the author’s own<br /> personal experiences. Sparkling with intelligence and<br /> peppered with sage observations, Love Triangles is a<br /> spectacular labor of love born out of Cole’s deep passion<br /> for both the Messiah and the country of Israel. Fearless<br /> and thought-provoking, it is a must read for anyone<br /> seeking to discover and/or better understand the impact<br /> of Jesus Christ within the context of today’s rapidly<br /> evolving times.”<br /> —Sally Meadows, two time national award<br /> nominated singer/songwriter and author of<br /> Beneath That Star<br /> “One of the things I love about Israel is the way ancient<br /> and modern history collide with our present-day history<br /> in a wonderful expression of God’s plan for His people.<br /> Here in Bobbie’s book are a number of stories woven<br /> together from the Bible, from history and from Bobbie’s<br /> own life in a perfect demonstration of how Jesus, the<br /> Jewish Messiah, reaches through history to touch both<br /> ancient and modern people, as well as Bobbie, her<br /> husband, Butch, and those they met along the way. As<br /> someone who has had the joy of visiting Israel, Bobbie’s<br /> reflections took me right back to my own encounter with<br /> the Land and back to being among believers of all<br /> nations at Beit Immanuel, where I have stayed as a<br /> member of the CMJ Team. This meeting of like-minded<br /> people touched by the Spirit of God must be a foretaste<br /> of heaven.”<br /> —Steph Cottam, Youth Worker for Church’s<br /> Ministry among Jewish people (CMJ), author of<br /> Ready or Not – He is Coming<br /> “Bobbie Ann Cole is a gifted and insightful writer. Love<br /> Triangles showcases her ability to provide unique<br /> perspective and to present it in an engaging and<br /> compelling work.”<br /> —Karl Ingersoll, Chaplain Coordinator, RCMP, "J"<br /> Division, NB, Canada<br /> "This book truly enlightens the heart to the<br /> understanding of the meaning of Aliyah within the Jewish<br /> soul.”<br /> —Yedidia Flaquer, the Art Garage<br /> "Bobbie has captured what matters. This book is not<br /> about theological principals; it's about love."<br /> —Adrian Glasspole, Secretary, British Messianic<br /> Jewish Alliance<br /> "Bobbie Cole has opened a window onto the faith and<br /> experience of those Jewish believers who have embraced<br /> Jesus as their Messiah. With candor and an intimate<br /> knowledge of the land and its people, she weaves a<br /> picture, together with the depth of personal experience.<br /> All believers, both Gentile and Jewish, would be well<br /> advised to read this book as its insights will add depth<br /> and understanding to Israel and to the Faith we have all<br /> inherited from the heart of Abraham. I really enjoyed<br /> reading this book, one of the best I’ve ever read and of<br /> great value to anyone.”<br /> —Rev. Canon Keith Osborne, Canada</p>