After a fantastic Shabbat (when Jews shut down all activity), we were ready to enter the Old City, whose walls tower over visitors anxious to experience this wonderful place. Entering always reminds me of the three times a year Jews from all over the land would flock to the Temple for major feasts. Passover (which …
On Saturday, we shared our Shabbat experience on Tel Azekah. (The photo above depicts Jewish families enjoying Shabbat together.) However, that wasn't the end of that wonderful Sabbath Day! This side of heaven, you will never experience worship like what tends to break out in certain places in Israel when believers from around the world …
Continue reading Worshipping with Believers from Around the World…Right There in Israel!
The day following our entrance into Jerusalem was Shabbat (Sabbath), so most Jewish sights were closed. Thus, we spent the day enjoying other adventures. Bethlehem, though only 6 miles from Jerusalem, is a predominately Muslim city in the West Bank. There, we scheduled a meet up with a fantastic Palestinian pastor, Ziyad Bannuora. Pastor Ziyad …
A year ago, a wonderful group of tour guests journeyed with me to Israel and wonderful memories were made! There are many reasons we are grateful for that, not the least of which is it serves as a way to "visit" Israel while the war with Hamas continues. Our February 2024 trou group would be …
Continue reading Floating in the Dead Sea, then Up to Jerusalem!
Looking for the Blessed Hope 