Author: CCGC

Beit She’an was the third day of our trip, and I was starting to get overwhelmed with all of the history we were seeing. The Bible was coming alive. One of the Pastors in our group said, “It’s kind of like trying to drink from a fire hose, just try to take it in.” Several...

When I think about the Judean Wilderness or Desert, I think of a desert with sand.  This desert is nothing like I imagined.  Rocky rolling hills with a scattering of life here and there.  There are what look like dried up river beds, called Wadis, and they are for the most part very dry but...

Capernaum is located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It was one of the main trading villages in bible times. With a population of 1,500, mostly fishermen, the town was  active and thriving in its prime.  Upon leaving Nazareth, Jesus chose Capernaum as the hub of His ministry, performing miracles as well...

On my very first trip to Israel, I was giddy with excitement at every sight we visited; however, the most giddy I’ve ever been in my life is the first morning I awoke on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. I entered the dining room of our hotel, looked out the window, and froze…for...

  When you travel to Israel, the tour guide will tell you that there will be “A” spots, “B” spots and “C” spots through the trip. An “A” spot is somewhere they are positive is an accurate, historical landmark/place whereas “B” and “C” spots are more “reason to believe” or “it’s possible” places, respectively. Magdala...

  On our second day in Israel, we drove to the Tel Megiddo site. Upon arrival to what appeared to be a large, perfectly rounded hill, I noticed to our right a grove of large pine trees. While I had heard of the famed cedars of Lebanon to the north, I had never expected Israel...