Venice Presbyterian Church (Florida) is headed home after a two-week pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine and Türkiye. Thanks to Pastor Chris Romig, Fred and Cindy Gossman, and all our bold travelers for helping to make this trip a success. Despite what you may see in the news, the Middle East is open for business.
Dinner with Friends
Another incredible meal with dear friends. Thank you Gabi and Muna. Palestinian cooking is an expression of the divine!
Fine Family, Fine Food
Nothing better than sharing a delicious meal with dear friends. Thank you Rami. Yara, you are a fantastic cook!
Haifa Harbor
This video feels suddenly dated, as cruise ships have discontinued using Haifa since the beginning of the Gaza War. There is hope, however, that this kind of travel will resume soon.
Hike the Wadi Boqeq
The Wadi Bokek in the Dead Sea basin displays the resiliency of life and the power of erosion.
Caesarea Passages
Two passages in the New Testament book of Acts locate the site of Caesarea in the ongoing plan of God.
David's Well found in Bethlehem?
Cisterns found in Bethlehem have been linked to the biblical story of David.
Lachish: Legacy of Destruction
The site of Lachish offers us a legacy of destruction.
Jerusalem Churches: Old and New
Rotate in one spot you can see the oldest and the newest churches in Jerusalem.
Climbing the Snake Path
Climbing Masada's Snake Path is an adventure!
The Herodians
Who are the Herodians? Where do we learn about them? What is their story? Here's some quick answers.
Bus Driver Secrets
You will never guess what Rami has under the bus.
Sweet Bethlehem
Palestinian pastries are amazing.
Bethlehem Friends
Thank you to Fadi Zoughbi, our dear brother in Bethlehem. Your friendship is precious.
Thanks also to Issa for your encouragement and to Diana for your hospitality.
Nabil: you are the most interesting man I know. Thanks for your kindness!
You all keep it real.
The Madness Continues
Mohsin, Mark, Rami, and Sam (the Camel) at Tell es-Sultan - Old Testament Jericho.
Heat Wave
Suffering through a heat wave in Nazareth. At least I’m in good company with Rami and Gabi.
Welcome aboard!
It’s July in the biblical Heartland and everything is brittle-brown and dusty. And no, they wouldn’t really let me drive a tour bus.
Thanks Mani Tatan for the picture.
Your invitation to experience the Biblical Heartland
Learn more about an upcoming pilgrimage to the biblical Heartland!
An Archaeologist's Rig (part 48)
Spotted in Jericho, Palestine.
Spring Break, 2023
For the past two weeks, students from Central Christian College of the Bible, Johnson University, and Ozark Christian College traveled throughout the Holy Land together along with professors Walt Harper (CCCB), Rick Cherok (Ozark) and Bill Wolf (Johnson). We explored, learned, prayed, laughed, and had a ton of fun together, all led by our wonderful guide, Dr. Mark Ziese. We even charged the Beit Guvrin Amphitheater as gladiators representing our schools….before meeting in the middle as friends.
Returning home tired but grateful!
