Magdala and Our First Sight of the Sea of Galilee

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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Tabgha: A Special Place on the Sea of Galilee

Following an Israel trip, our guests face a very common question: What was your favorite place? It is somewhat an unfair question, as one cannot possibly pick a single favorite after watching the Bible come alive is so many places. For most, though, there are tender individual moments with the Lord, so various places become …

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Calm in the Midst of Chaos?

In recent weeks, tensions have risen in Israel, to the point that Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah issued a warning that Israel was about to be destroyed. Yet, nothing dramatic happened. Did everyone just take a chill pill, or perhaps was God at work bringing peace to the land, honoring the many prayers of Christians as …

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Reflections from Our Israel Tour: Sea of Galilee

Hi all! Experiencing Israel always leaves one with plenty of reflection! Regardless whether it is the first trip or the 20th, there is much to ponder, recall, reminisce and share. In the days ahead, I will try to capture some of the reflection from our group. For me personally, it is such a special treat …

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