This morning we woke bright and early to watch the sunrise at 6:00. There were a few moans at having to get up so early, but everyone was a good sport and got up. I think everyone was glad they did. We throughly enjoyed seeing the sun rise over the crater and mountains of Mizpeh … More SMBI Study Tour Day 11

As our tour here starts to wind down, good-bye starts to become word that is heard here and there. As I think of leaving this group that I have struggled down difficult paths with, physically as well as spiritually, I have to say that the experience has been truly amazing. The things that we have … More SMBI Study Tour Day 10

This morning was bitter sweet as we drove out of Jerusalem. We were excited to continue on our journey but also very sad to leave a city that had become dear to us. Two of us ran up to the harp bridge before we left to enjoy it one more time. As we left Jerusalem … More SMBI Study Tour Day 9

Sunday was our last day to explore the beautiful city of Jerusalem. We stepped down into David’s Palace and clamored onto the roof above. Imagine David and his friends dancing at the Ark of the Covenant was returned to Jerusalem. This was the location of that story. The next event was watching an imax about … More SMBI Study Tour Day 8

Today started out cool and breezy, with dark clouds looming overhead. It lightly drizzled on us a good part of the day. We spent quite a large portion of the day hiking and crawling around in tombs and caves. First stop was Tel Bet Shemesh, where the tribe of Dan would’ve first settled. It borders … More SMBI Study Tour Day 7

Today has been another amazing day here in Israel! Keep praying for us, that we would learn all we can and continue to take it to heart. I think I can say for all that it has already been a life changing experience. Today was our first full day in Jerusalem. We will be in … More SMBI Study Tour Day 6

Thursday morning we left Restal Hotel soon after 7 a.m. We jumped into the day with an encouragement from Joe to hazak each other- to cheer each other on.As usual we didn’t know where we were headed. But we would be given many opportunities to pull together as a community and encourage each other in … More SMBI Study Tour Day 5

Once again, this morning we were up bright and early to eat breakfast before heading out for another day. Our first stop this morning was Mt of Beatitudes overlooking Galilee. We had a short walk to get to the teaching location, during which we experienced a brief, light rain. It was really meaningful to read … More SMBI Study Tour Day 4

We left our hotel in Tiberius this morning around 7:15 and headed north up the Hula Valley to the city of Dan. We traveled along the border of Lebanon. We were able to see into both Lebanon and Syria.Joe challenged us while we were driving to “hagah” (devour) the Word. It’s only when we “hagah” … More SMBI Study Tour Day 3

With everyone rubbing jet lag out of their eyes Monday morning, we arose and devoured a large buffet style breakfast. Ori joined us to serve as our tour guide. Everyone gathered by the edge of the Mediterranean Sea as Joe gave a short devotional. May we enter this journey with eyes to see and ears … More SMBI Study Tour Day 2

We arrived in Israel late Sunday afternoon after a long day of traveling! Our first view of Israel!We are spending our first night in Netanya by the Mediterranean Sea. Today was the last day of Succot (the Feast of Tabernacles. On the drive to our motel we saw sukas in front yards, in which the … More SMBI Study Tour Day 1