Hi friends! I'm taking you on a journey up to Jerusalem today! You may be thinking, "But isn't Jerusalem south of the Galilee?" Good question! Yes, it is. So why do I say "up" to Jerusalem? Another good question! Regardless of which direction you approach Jerusalem, you always go "up to Jerusalem" because Jerusalem is …
Month: March 2014
Back in the Galilee
We were able to truly "experience" the Galilee area, so come along virtually and enjoy it as well! Ein Gev is a kibbutz on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee. Their "claim to fame"....St Peter's fish! Ein Gev is also a launch point for those who wish to set sail on the Sea …
Our Visit to the Children’s Safe House
I'm putting up a second post today because I want to show you some of the most precious kids in the whole wide world! While in northern Israel, we entered the city of Zafed to visit with and minister to kids and staff at a children's safe house. Zafed is an oppressive city of Jewish …
Northern Cities and Their Pagan History
Well gang, while we're up north, I'll show you a couple of places referenced in Scripture: Caesarea Philippi and Tel Dan. Not to be confused with Caesarea by the Sea (which we visited previously), Caesarea Philippi took its name in honor of the Roman emperor, Caesar. However, Herod's son, Philip, was governor of the region …