Holy Land

Nestled in fiery colored flames, the bold, uppercase words on the highway's billboard, "TURN BEFORE YOU BURN," caught my attention. I understood the intent—to provoke an intense sense of urgency to accept Christ or spend eternity in hell.Although the message was sincere, the approach didn't sit well with me. Shouldn't God's love, not His judgment, cause sinners to repent and believe? What about grace and mercy? Hadn't most modern evangelicals decided that the "fire and brimstone" approach…

I made it through half of my midterms! As a reward, I went to the Pool of Bethesda on Friday. We entered the city through Lion's Gate. It's a smaller but pretty gate. I have been looking forward to this all semester! I LOVE Carl Bloch's painting, Healing at the Pool of Bethesda. I couldn't wait to see the site where Christ performed so many miracles. It was gorgeous. The ruins are 20 ft below ground, but have been partially excavated. It was a little oasis in the middle of the city! There…

Jerusalem The original inhabitants of Jerusalem lived not on the site of today’s Old City, but on a narrow ridge descending south from the present Temple Mount. This is where King David capt…

There is a lot to see and do in Jerusalem and the Holy Land! Here are some of the can't miss destinations you should include when planning your trip.

Artza - Experience the Holy Land on Instagram: "The holiest Christian sites are found in the Old City of Jerusalem, where Jesus once walked. Walk with us as we wander through the ancient alleyways, exploring the churches that stand as silent witnesses to centuries of faith and devotion. From the majestic Church of the Holy Sepulchre to the serene confines of the Church of All Nations nestled at the foot of the Mount of Olives , each stone tells a story of faith, miracles, and the enduring…

Visiting the Holy Land has been a dream for as long as I can remember. To walk the sacred ground of the savior, to gather where his follow