Greetings from Israel, Shalom. Yesterday we went to many ancient historic sites. On Friday we traveled around the Galilee region. We went to the Tel Dan where the tribe Dan once settled and a temple established by King Jeroboam, it was a place where people would worship and sacrifice to a golden calf. From that sight we saw where the old Israeli and Lebanon boarder was before the Six Day War and from there you could see the new border a mile or so away. Next we went to a brick gate not far away where it is possible Abraham entered to rescue Lot (Gen. 14). We visited Caesarea Philippi where a Canaanite worship center once stood and where Peter went as a powerful weapon to share the Gospel. We traveled up the Golan Heights to an inactive volcano where our tour guide, Erez , shared his testimony and about conflict in the middle East while looking over the border of Syria, Lebanon and Jordon. We were about 4 miles away from the border of Syria. It was interesting to see the contras...
Fall is coming! I can smell it in the air, feel it in the wind, and see it in the trees around me. I love the cool air The changing colors of the leaves Enjoyable walks and beautiful hikes! I love apple picking and cider Having bonfires with friends and family And hearing the crunching of leaves under my feet! I love baking pies wearing sweaters, flannel shirts, and boots. Big blankets and novels! I love knowing that Thanksgiving is right around the corner Bringing family and friends together to laugh and love! I love that fall brings along pumpkin patches and hayrides Seeing the pumpkins and gourds used as decoration! There are many reasons why I love the fall season but these are just a few.
Wow, went to so many sights today. Walked another 11,800 steps. We left our hotel and traveled North along the Mediterranean Sea Coast to the sight where the ancient port of Caesarea which included an arena for sports and a theater where individuals went to learn. It was beautiful to look out and picture in my mind the different locations and the activities which took place there. The wars, construction, demolition, and how King Harod built Caesarea for "earthy sinful things" and God used it to spread the Gospel (Acts 10:1-48). Then we traveled to Mount Carmel and talked about Elijah and what took place with showing the power of the One True God, and how after that he went to Horab and left the people without a prophet (1 Kings 19:8). "Don't underestimate the power of God. Don't overestimate your importance. It is God who has the power and accomplishes all things." We traveled through Mount Carmel and through the Jezreel Va...
Thanks for posting this! It's a such needed message for everyone to hear!! BTW, I love reading your blog!
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