Final Goodbyes

It seems like only yesterday we were praying for everyone's flights to arrive.  Now, we close out our final day together in Israel. We began Tuesday at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. (See previous post.) We finished our tour with two additional stops: Tel Azekah and our farewell dinner. In Hebrew, "tel" means hill or …

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Parting Ways…and Reuniting!

Hey friends, thanks for following! We are nearing the end of our time together in Israel and we are all beginning to come to that realization. We share a WhatsApp group, so many plan to stay in contact that way, and others have traded contact information. It is truly a great group...but more of those …

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L’hitra’ot Galilee…Shalom Dead Sea Area!

Saying goodbye is rarely easy...so let's stick with "See you later!" (L'hitra'ot, in Hebrew.) This is moving day from north to south, which means a good deal of time on the bus. For some, it is needed rest after several days of lots of walking! The weather has been absolutely perfect during our trip, but …

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A Bonus Tour Day in Israel

After a wonderful 2-day visit with Aly and Teo, I connected with other Israeli friends, Sheila (who coordinates our Israel tours) and her husband, Kevin. Another wonderful couple gracious enough to invite me into their home. Besides her responsibilities at One for Israel and Israel College of the Bible, Sheila also happens to be an …

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