We woke to a bright and glorious day on the eastern shore of Galilee. It is beautiful here and the weather has been fantastic. Our day began at Magdala where a large crowd was already gathered, but within minutes the crowd dissipated and we were able to tour freely. That is a gift of God! …
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Amazing Discoveries Along the Via Maris
An ancient highway between Egypt and Assyria (parts of modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey) hold many hidden treasures. Some of those treasures, though, have been uncovered in the past few years! The Via Maris runs north-south along the Mediterranean Coast of Israel and cuts through a mountain pass in the Carmel range. The highway …
Exploring Israel – Magdala and Tabgha
Boker tov, fellow travelers! Jump on board our bus for a short drive to two of the many unimaginable places in the Galilee area where we know Jesus walked. It is our first experience touching stones that Jesus almost assuredly touched, and entering places Jesus definitely entered. Those are breath-taking moments that are never forgotten. …
Second Synagogue Discovered in Migdal
One of my favorite stops on Israel tours is Migdal (also known as Magdala), the home of Mary Magdalene. The ancient city was discovered in the early-2000's when a conference center was being planned. Prior to development in Israel, archaeologists are called in to examine the area for possible ancient historic artifacts before heavy equipment …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 