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 …
Sometimes life throws us curveballs, requiring us not to get too far on to our front foot! Waiting to allow God's blessings to come without charging ahead with our own plans usually yields positive results. Tuesday was such a day. We were scheduled to travel up north to Kiryat Shmona to prepare meals for those …
Happy Lord's Day, dear friends! One of my favorite places in Israel is Magdala, the home of Mary Magdalene. The ancient city was discovered only a few years ago when building crews began construction of a Franciscan retreat center on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. While clearing land, they found remains of a …
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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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