There are so many stories to be told about every single place we visit here in Israel. Not only stories of God and the journeys of His people, but also of many people who have walked this land throughout history, ancient and modern. We began our first full day together with a more Mediterranean style breakfast with some of the comforts of home. We were joined by Alejandro and Sue who are currently living and studying in Jerusalem with their little baby boy. Steve...

We sat in our upper room, a somber oasis from the reality of the chaos of the city outside. Even in the land where Jesus walked, where He preached, and where He healed many, there are few who heed His words. “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me" (John...

Lena and I arrived yesterday, Wednesday, April 20th, after traveling since early Tuesday morning. We've had the great pleasure to be hosted by our good friends Steven and Danielle Britt for our first night here. Today Lena is picking a few of our fellow travelers up from the airport while Steven and I run errands and help Danielle in any preparations for the Passover and for the Night to Be Much Observed. There will be a few other people joining us for the Passov...

While we were in the airport in Washington DC, an announcement came over the intercom. A flight of veterans from Cincinnati who had fought in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam were about to land and disembark from their plane. A crowd of people surrounded their gate as a barbershop chorus sang familiar songs. The crowd applauded as long as they could as around 75 veterans passed by. As we had to be at our gate to catch our next flight, another announcement came out. Anoth...