“As a Christian and pastor living in the United States of America, my knowledge of Israel was formed in part by the Bible and the media. However, my perception and understanding of Israel was challenged and clarified when I visited Israel. To walk where Jesus walked, to pray where Jesus prayed, and to see the land Jesus saw gave me a fresh insight into the heart of the Savior—a love that flows from ‘Jerusalem, and all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.’ Let’s just say that my wonder of the land turned into my worship of the Lord.”

“My time in Israel was awesome. I had a lot of firsts, it was my first international trip via plane, the first use of my passport, and first encounter with the land I have read so much about. Many of the things I have learned about came to life as we toured Israel. Visiting the places where Jesus lived (Galilee), visiting Tel-Dan and seeing the Canaanite altars, even climbing the mountain where Elijah was (Mt. Carmel). His word came to life and enriched my reading, understanding, and walk with the Lord.”