On and Around Temple Mount

Welcome back sojourners!  I hope you enjoyed the entrance into the Holy City yesterday! In Biblical days, Jews entered the Holy City several times a year to celebrate feasts and festivals at and around the Temple.  Here's a picture from the model city that depicts what the Temple and Temple Mount may have looke like …

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Welcome to the Holy City!

Entering Jerusalem (particularly for the first time) is a very memorable experience.  This explanation will be a far cry from the actual experience, but I hope it whets your appetite to go there and experience it for yourself!  If you have not done so already, please stop to read Romans 11, as today's post will …

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Up to Jerusalem!

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 …

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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 …

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