New Insights
Having grown up on a farm in Indiana, I had some mental pictures of farming in Israel. Seeing the terraced fields of Bethlehem where shepherds are still watching their flocks was a new picture for the story of David and the Christmas story. Actually seeing Israel is helpful for understanding many Bible stories.
Shepherd's Field- Bethlehem
Bible Study
The phrase "going up to Jerusalem", coming across the Kidron Valley and climbing (in a bus!) up to the city, has new meaning for me. "Praying for Jerusalem" is also real having experienced the political situation in present-day Jerusalem.
Joy
One of the joys of this trip was experiencing the food of the Middle East. I am enjoying learning new ways of preparing dishes. I even bought a hummas cookbook. The food is healthy and delicious!
Shirley is a retired LCMS teacher
from Concordia Lutheran School- Hyattsville, MD
and is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Rainier, MD.
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