A life of adventure

Lynn Boleware has had an adventurous life. He's been a stock car driver, bull rider, a bounty hunter and a firefighter. But his latest adventure -- as rabbi of the Beit Lechem Congregation, a Messianic Jewish community -- has its roots in hearing God's voice in his early teens:

'I grew up in the Methodist church,' said Boleware. 'But at about age 12 or 13, I started asking questions. I saw a news story on television about Israel, and I believe God spoke to my heart, telling me that the people I saw on TV were my people. I didn't understand it at the time, but now it's quite clear to me.' (Madison County Herald)

Messianic Jews accept Jesus, or "Y'shua," as the Messiah. "Y'shua is the Aramaic name for Jesus, which translated, means 'God is my salvation,'" explained Boleware.