Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem! Shabbat (Sabbath) begins at sundown on Friday evening and lasts through sundown on Saturday. As I write, Shabbat has ended here in Israel, but as I learned today, it is proper to continue saying "Shabbat Shalom" through the weekend. Shabbat is a time of rest (as Jesus did on the seventh …
Continue reading Can Anything Good Come from the West Bank? You Decide!
As we lean into this Christmas Season, let's consider some little known details about our Savior's first coming. Unless you are Jewish or understand the subtle nuances of the shepherd's fields of Bethlehem, you are probably missing some of the most profound reasons Jesus had to be born in Bethlehem. Few realize just how prophetic …
Continue reading Why Did Jesus have to be Born in Bethlehem?
Ok, my friends, there is lots more to experience at the museums and in Bethlehem. We'll explore those in more detail today. But we also got a special surprise on our way back to the hotel. We made an unscheduled pass by the US Embassy. Nighttime is actually the best time to do a drive-by …
Continue reading Have You Ever Wanted to See the US Embassy in Jerusalem?
Hey friends! Our rewind is shuffling through various sights and I'm so glad you are part of our virtual tour group. We're spending our second day in Jerusalem, the City of our Great King, and the days are very full! I hope you enjoy the day's journey as we visit parts of the Old City, …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 