There is a little-known Baptist encampment in Israel that draws worshippers from around the world, including local Messianic Jews! Experiencing worship there and meeting brothers and sisters we will likely never see again this side of heaven was an incredible blessing. My prayer is for you to be able to "put yourself there" and enjoy …
Continue reading Worship with Believers in Israel, Israel College of the Bible and Caesarea Maritima
Whew...lots going on yesterday! I hope you enjoyed the sights and experiences. One thing we haven't touched on is our stop at Shiloh, where the Ark of the Covenant first settled in Israel. Excavations are ongoing in Shiloh and archaeologists are uncovering new treasures there day after day! Let's take a quick look back before …
Continue reading Shiloh: The Ark of the Covenant’s First Home in Israel
It is not every day you meet a Samaritan high priest! Yet, that's on the agenda this afternoon! We'll see a good bit of Samaria today, including a visit to a key Samaritan village. Mt Gerizim and Mt Ebal (the mounts of blessing and evil) are seen in the distance. So, "turn your ears on" …
Continue reading Who Were the Samaritans? Do They Still Exist Today?
Everybody up and on the bus! If we were physically in Israel, it would be a safe bet that most of you woke up in the middle of the night, wondering what time it was (and perhaps "where I am?") But as the day dawned, your senses are now engaged and the excitement becomes overwhelming! …
Continue reading The Biblical Heartland: Is it Samaria or the West Bank?
Looking for the Blessed Hope 