“So, What Was Your Favorite Part?”

Ok, let's address the most frequently asked question, "What was your favorite part of the trip?"  That is a bit like asking a parent which child is their favorite!  It is impossible to choose a favorite, as each has unique, special meaning.  However, because of the limited time/opportunity to share details during the trip, I …

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Joppa and Tel Aviv

Hi Gang!  I'm playing catch-up a bit, but hope to get you up to speed with us! Remember Jonah? God sent him to Nineveh but he ran the other way, only to get thrown overboard into the sea (Mediterranean), eaten by a big fish, then spit up on land? Well, Joppa was where he caught …

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The Mediterranian Coast

Finally...pictures! We arrived in Tel Aviv about 3pm yesterday (Thursday, 2/27/14).  This is the view from our hotel room, overlooking the Mediterranian! Jet lagged, we had to remain busy so we could stay awake until bedtime! That's easy to do.  We took a walk to the souk (outdoor market). There, we found examples of the …

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Caesarea and Carmel

Caesarea...the place where the Gospel first came to the Gentiles. If not for the "Gentile Pentecost" that occurred here, we Gentiles would have no access to salvation!  Read the entire account in Acts 9-11, or the recap in Acts 11:1-18. Mr Carmel is the site of Elijah's battle with the Baal's (idol worshippers)! More later!