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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Walking Where Jesus Walked

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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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. …

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