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!
It is never easy to say goodbye to the Galilee area. So much of Jesus' ministry occurred within that area and so many great memories are created there. But alas, we've still got much to see and experience, so the Kinneret (another name for the Sea of Galilee) disappears in the rearview mirror as we …
Continue reading From the Galilee in the North to En Gedi in the South
After yesterday's visit to Misgav Am and Tel Dan, we journeyed to other sights on the Golan Heights including Caesarea Philippi ("Gates of Hell"), the Syrian border, and a stop at an olive processing factory producing wonderful olive oil and cosmetics. (The photo above is the infamous "Gates of Hell" from Caesarea Philippi.) The lookout …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 