Thankfully, our group seems to have recovered quickly from the effects of jetlag and we're most thankful for that. It sets us up for good experiences going forward. Our first stop of the day was ONE FOR ISRAEL, home of Israel College of the Bible (the only accredited Hebrew-speaking Christian college in the world). For …
Welcome back fellow sojourners! Our first official tour day (Sunday, October 28) is in the books, and it began well! After a hardy breakfast we made our way to Shiloh, the place the tabernacle stayed once the Israelites returned to the Promised Land from exile in Egypt and before the Temple was built in Jerusalem. …
After an incredible time on the Sea of Galilee this morning, we knew the day was going to be special...and it was. We began the afternoon at Capernaum, Jesus' center of ministry in the Galilee area. Once again, I was taken aback by how few people are here. The site is usually packed, with groups …
I love going to the Galilee area in Israel, opening my Bible, and watching the Gospels literally come to life. It is impossible not to be changed when, suddenly, Jesus' miracles around the shores of the Sea of Galilee become incredibly vivid. Over 2/3 of Jesus' ministry took place in a relatively small area around …
