Saturday, February 06, 2016

Shirley Simon- Israel Reflections


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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