Arriving in the Galilee area is always a special blessing because over 70% of Jesus' ministry happened in a rather small area on and around the Sea of Galilee. It is a beautiful part of the country, filled with Biblical sights, such as Magdala, Capernaum, and Tabgha, where Jesus lived, walked and taught His disciples. …
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Hi friends! In this crazy, out-of-control world we live in, sometimes it is hard to be focused on things that really matter...things that will carry us through when our vision seems blinded by all the chaos. So, let's make this weekend one of great blessing! Yesterday we entered the weekend with fantastic news out of …
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! …
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 …
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