Selfie from the Jesus Trail: Walking across Galilee

Our Jesus Trail group on the last hill of the day. The Galilean village of Kfar Cana is in view.

Hiking across Galilee on the Jesus Trail. The trail above Kfar Cana. Photo by John Christy.

Maryland in the Heartland: Group Photo on Mt Arbel

Joe Wilson and friends arrived in the Heartland last night. Today we captured the view from Mt Arbel! I think they're gonna be a good bunch.

The vista on Mt Arbel is stunning!

From Ancient Stones to Living Stones: A Week in Eilabun

Hanna and Lena Eid with yours truly in Eliboun.

A Galilean Ministry

Our journey through the Heartland took a turn from the ancient to the personal this week. After a slow, sun-drenched stop at the summit of Tell Rehov—where the ruins of the world’s oldest apiaries overlook the Jordan Valley—we continued north into the heart of the Galilee.

A Saturday Night to Remember

Eilabun is a place where history isn't just under your feet; it's lived out in the community. Because their congregation meets on Saturday night, we had the distinct privilege of joining them for an evening of worship and encouragement.

There is something moving about sharing a meal and a song in the Galilee. The Eids are truly wonderful people, pouring their hearts into a ministry that serves as a lighthouse in this region. Worshipping with the “living stones”—the people who make up the modern church here—is more profound than the “old stones” that we excavate from the ground.

Partner in the Ministry

If you’ve been following our journey and feel a tug to learn more about the vital work being done here in the Galilee, I encourage you to check out their ministry. Hanna and Lena are doing incredible work through the Christian Holy Land Foundation.

Want to learn more about their ministry? See www.chlf.org