“On the first day there shall be a holy convocation, and on the seventh day there shall be a holy convocation for you. No manner of work shall be done on them; but that which everyone must eat—that only may be prepared by you. So you shall observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on this same day I will have brought your armies out of the land of Egypt. Therefore you shall observe this day throughout your generations as an everlasting ordinance" (Ex...

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...