Two And A Half Weeks

From our tour guide, Lorne: Hi Pastor, I’m looking forward to your tour too. I’m currently guiding a group this week. I always tell groups who ask about returning that March is the best month to visit. The temperature is comfortable (70s) for most of the country and following the winter rains Israel is at its most beautiful and lush. Great picture of your group! They look like a fun crowd. I will work hard to give you a fun & inspirational tour. Thanks! Lorne Newman

Next Trip

March 20th we depart for Israel!

The Sea of Galilee is Way Up!

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We Are Going Back!

March 20th!

Conclusion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Speech to Congress on March 3, 2015

We are no longer scattered among the nations, powerless to defend ourselves. We restored our sovereignty in our ancient home. And the soldiers who defend our home have boundless courage. For the first time in 100 generations, we, the Jewish people, can defend ourselves.

This is why -- this is why, as a prime minister of Israel, I can promise you one more thing: Even if Israel has to stand alone, Israel will stand.

But I know that Israel does not stand alone. I know that America stands with Israel.

I know that you stand with Israel.

You stand with Israel, because you know that the story of Israel is not only the story of the Jewish people but of the human spirit that refuses again and again to succumb to history's horrors.

Facing me right up there in the gallery, overlooking all of us in this chamber is the image of Moses. Moses led our people from slavery to the gates of the Promised Land.

And before the people of Israel entered the land of Israel, Moses gave us a message that has steeled our resolve for thousands of years. I leave you with his message today, (SPEAKING IN HEBREW), "Be strong and resolute, neither fear nor dread them."

My friends, may Israel and America always stand together, strong and resolute. May we neither fear nor dread the challenges ahead. May we face the future with confidence, strength and hope.

May God bless the state of Israel and may God bless the United States of America.

Let It Snow!

It is snowing in Israel today!

Monday, June 13, 1994, The Dead Sea

Today we traveled to En . It was a great trip. There are numerous biblical references to this oasis in the middle of the desert across from the Dead Sea.

It is most note able for the fact that David and his mighty men hid there while being hunted down by Saul.

What a beautiful place! Waterfalls, ferns, birds, wildlife, cool gentle breezes and all sorts of vegetation.

Solomon includes En Gedi in the Song of Solomon (1.14) "My lover is to me a cluster of henna blossoms from the vineyards of En-Gedi." Ezekiel, speaking of the millennium reign of Jesus Christ, speaks of a river running from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, obviously making the Dead Sea alive, fresh, and full of fish. "Fisherman will stand along the shore; from En Gedi to En Eglaim there will be places for spreading nets."