by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 9, 2012 | Easter, Garden Tomb, Holy Land, Israel | What If...
Sue and I waited to see the tomb where our Savior’s body lay many years ago. It had been the second site we visited today. The first was lined with gold candlesticks, incense, and other gaudy fixtures. Fit for a King of a grand palace, but for the Son of God? I...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 2, 2012 | Darlene Turner, Easter, Holy Land, Israel | What If...
The sun beated down on us like a relentless torturer. I took a big swig of water hoping my internal temperature would get the hint and start cooling. It didn’t. My sister and I tried to keep up with the rest of our tour, but it was hard. The narrow streets of Old...
by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 26, 2012 | fears, Holy Land, Israel, Palm Sunday, trust | What If...
I stood at the top of Palm Sunday Road. My heart pounded in my chest. Was I really about to walk down the very same road Jesus took thousands of years ago? I wanted to pinch myself. I clapped like a school girl. “This is so exciting,” I said to my sister Sue. “But our...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 23, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
Tears formed in my eyes as I hugged my sister good-bye. Our trip had come to an end, and we were both so thankful we had taken this journey together, but it was hard to leave. This beautiful country had stolen both of our hearts. We also knew we probably would never...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 16, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
Tobiah crouched in the dark cistern as he covered his ears in an attempt to block out the screams of his people. One by one the Jewish Zealots fulfilled the pact they made. They would not be taken alive by the Roman soldiers to live as slaves. Ten men where chosen to...