Category Archives: Trip to the Holy Land
June 11 – Trip to the Holy Land – The Mediterranean Sea
DAY 30 – THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA Theme: Risk & Reward Read 2 Corinthians 11:21-30 There is something mesmerizing about gentle waves that lap against the sands of a beautiful beach. That constant repetition is almost hypnotic. It can easily lull … Continue reading
June 10 – Trip to the Holy Land – Old Jaffa
DAY 29 – OLD JAFFA Theme – Evangelism Read Acts 10:9-35 No question about it… The port of Old Jaffa (Biblical “Joppa”) is a gorgeous place today. It’s beautifully lit at night and picturesque even in the daytime. I’m not … Continue reading
June 9 – Trip to the Holy Land – The Southern Steps
DAY 28 – THE SOUTHERN STEPS Theme: The Holy Spirit Read Acts 2:1-41 I love walking in authentic places in Israel. So much of the history of the land lies hidden beneath church buildings and shrines built through the ages. … Continue reading
June 8 – Trip to the Holy Land – Mount of Ascension
DAY 27 – MT OF ASCENSION Theme: Anticipation Read Acts 1:1-11 (click here for original photo) A while ago, I met my wife, Roxanne, at an airport following almost a month of traveling separately. Between our family needs and ministry … Continue reading
June 7 – Trip to the Holy Land – The Garden Tomb
DAY 26 – THE GARDEN TOMB Theme: The Resurrection of Christ Read Matthew 28:1-10 A favorite spot for many Christians who visit the Holy Land is the Garden Tomb. Dozens of groups enjoy communion each day in this peaceful setting … Continue reading
June 6 – Trip to the Holy Land – The Church of the Holy Sepuchler
DAY 25 – THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHER Theme: Hope Read 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 In his book, The Power to Change Your Life, Rick Warren tells about researchers at Cornell University who studied 25,000 prisoners from World War II. … Continue reading
June 5 – Trip to the Holy Land – Beneath Calvary in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
DAY 24 – BENEATH CALVARY IN THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHER Theme: Mercy & Grace Read Ephesians 2:1-10 (click here for original picture/licensing) Of all the places we visit on a trip to the Holy Land, this is my … Continue reading
June 4 – Trip to the Holy Land – Gethsemane
DAY 23 – GETHSEMANE Theme: Agony Read Matthew 26:36-47 Descend the Mount of Olives, and you discover a peaceful garden called Gethsemane amidst crowded streets filled with tourist buses, vendors, and pedestrians. Next to the Garden of Eden, it may … Continue reading
June 3 – Trip to the Holy Land – The Mount of Olives
DAY 22 – THE MOUNT OF OLIVES Theme: Passion & Prophecy Read Zechariah 14: 2-11 The view from the Mount of Olives provides a magnificent panorama of the Temple Mount and the Old City of Jerusalem. From the western slopes … Continue reading
June 2 – Trip to the Holy Land – Megiddo
Day 21 – MEGIDDO Theme: Victory Read Revelation 16:1-21 I’ve lived near Cleveland for nearly 40 years. I will never forget the celebration in the summer of 2016 after the Cavaliers won the NBA championship – Cleveland’s first professional sports … Continue reading
