Israel Day 5 – Continued – The Judean Desert We traveled east out of Jerusalem out into the Judean Desert, or Wilderness. At one point Ariel pointed out an Arab settlement (city) on our drive east. He said the name in Arabic a few times, and I started to hear the name Lazarus. Turns outContinueContinue reading “Judean Wilderness”
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City of David
Day 5 – City of David Saul was the first king of Israel. And after him came David. He defeated the Jebusites and took over their fortress in Jerusalem and called it the City of David. (2 Samuel 5:6-10) That’s where we visited today! Ariel calls this day of our trip the “Beginnings of Jerusalem.”ContinueContinue reading “City of David”
Old City Jerusalem
Israel Day 4 – Old City Jerusalem Do you remember I told you how surprised I was at the size of Jerusalem? I think part of me expected that today’s Jerusalem would still be within the walls it’s always been in. Silly, I know. But that’s my brain sometimes. One of my ah-ha’s yesterday wasContinueContinue reading “Old City Jerusalem”
Bethlehem
Day 3 – Continued – Bethlehem The second half of our first day in Jerusalem had us cross a mere five miles to Jesus’ birthplace, Bethlehem. Though short on miles, this trek required us to pass through a heavily gated border into Palestinian territory. Because we were part of a tourist group, our tour guideContinueContinue reading “Bethlehem”
First Day in Jerusalem
Israel Trip Day 3 – First Day in Jerusalem – June 4, 2014 Let me pick up where we left off because I just loved our journey into this very holy city, Jerusalem. Ariel explained that Jerusalem is most unique because it is the center for three major religions: Muslim, Judaism, and Christianity. And sinceContinueContinue reading “First Day in Jerusalem”
Traveling to Israel
Israel Trip, Days 1-2 (June 2, 2014—June 3, 2014) For a girl who hasn’t spent much time in airports, it was a day full of them! Four, in fact. Each one different from the other in so many ways. Oklahoma was quiet. It was early morning. And, believe it or not, OKC is pretty smallContinueContinue reading “Traveling to Israel”
Twas the Night Before Israel
Anticipation. We plan. We wait. We feel like we JUST CAN’T WAIT… And then it’s here. The day we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. Whether it’s Christmas or a big trip, the Eve before the Big Day is filled with anticipation, excitement, and usually a long list of “to do’s.” Tonight is no different forContinueContinue reading “Twas the Night Before Israel”
Girls with Swords Chapter 14
Cross Carry — The Final Chapter Funny how we can do a small thing faithfully over time till we realize we’ve accomplished much — like this book! We’ve met here once a week for thirteen weeks. We’ve been faithful to do a chapter a week; we’ve done well to do every part and now weContinueContinue reading “Girls with Swords Chapter 14”
Girls with Swords Chapter 13
Sword of Forgiveness and Restoration The Sword of Silence we yield, keeping it in its scabbard but at the ready. The Sword of Forgiveness and Restoration we lay aside altogether. It is one thing to have a sword and refuse to draw it, and quite another to have no sword at all. (Fencing Manual, p. 169)ContinueContinue reading “Girls with Swords Chapter 13”
Girls with Swords Chapter 12
Sword of Silence Seated around the table, books opened, we all laughed that uncomfortable snicker as we looked at the title of this chapter. Sword. Of. Silence. Maybe we already knew this sword would be one of the hardest to wield. Turns out…we don’t wield it all. Yup. This is going to be hard! TheContinueContinue reading “Girls with Swords Chapter 12”