by Darlene L. Turner | May 9, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
“We do not follow maps to a buried treasure, and X never marks the spot.” “That belongs in a museum!” “If you want to be a good archaeologist, you’ve got to get out of the library.” “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” “Snakes…I hate snakes.” I’m sure if you’re an...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 2, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
A crowd gathered at the edge of the Jordan River, waiting anxiously for their turn to be baptized by the one named John. The sun glistened on the water bouncing reflections everywhere. Children skipped rocks nearby creating ripples on the river. Excitement filled the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 25, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
The Oxford dictionary defines a grave as “the place where someone is buried, often marked by a mound or stone.” We tend to think of graves as morbid, dark and cold. However, to the Christian a grave is just a resting place for our physical body, not our soul. Our...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 18, 2011 | Holy Land, relationships | Holy Land Highlights
“He’s coming,” Dalia said as she ran into her one room shack just outside the Jaffa Gate. “Hurry, we need to join the others.” Her mother wiped her dough-filled fingers on her apron. “What’s the rush? I’m trying to finish today’s bread. He’s just another religious...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 11, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
Saturday I learned a valuable lesson. And as usual, I did it the hard way! Why do I always do that? We were getting ready for company. I had just woken up from a nap, and I wanted to get the carrots cut so I could go downstairs and paint my nails. So…I was rushing....
