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 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....
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 4, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
We looked at the map of Old Jerusalem to figure out where we were. “I think we go left,” Jonathan said. We looked to the left. Heidi shook her head. “Nope, it’s right.” Susan and I looked at each other. I scratched my head. Which way was right? Yup, we were lost in...
