One of the first foreign countries I visited was Israel in 1975. It was quite an eye opener for a 16-year old. I was stunned by the historical sights, moved by the people, and confused by the political winds. The trip had a deep impact on my faith because it brought to life all the places in the Bible.
Two years ago I visited again, this time with D’Aun and folks from our church. The region had the same impact on me as it did 35-years ago. There were many things exactly as I remembered, but there were some significant …