Hey friends, throughout history, including since Israel's rebirth in 1948, the Jewish nation has been under fire, often fighting for their very existence. Such was the case fifty-seven years ago (June 5, 1967) when Israel launched an unexpected preemptive strike that morphed into the Six Day War. With backs against the wall and facing enemies …
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
Over the past 6 days, we have commemorated the miraculous victory of the IDF in the Six Day War. Facing Arab plans to annihilate the Jewish state, Israel launched a preemptive strike in order to stave off a much bigger and better equipped Egyptian military. Syria and Jordan stood ready to pound the Israelis as …
Continue reading Commemorating Israel’s Six-Day War: Aftermath
All aboard! Our bus is headed south today to the Dead Sea area. We'll spend considerable time on the road this morning, traveling along the Jordan River. Gaze to the left and you will see the country of Jordan! A striking difference exists between the lush, fertile soil of Israel as we leave the Galilee …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 