This spring my son-in-law, Carl (Kathy’s husband), 
had the privilege of going with his church on a tour of Israel. 
(Although, for Carl it was also a work trip, as he served as a videographer.)
When he came home, I asked if I could share some of his pictures with you. 
He hardly took any stills, but several of his friends took pictures which they 
shared with him (in particular, Dave Pascoe, pictured above), 
and they’ve been kind enough to allow me to share their memories with you too! 
So, in case you’ve been thinking about this most holy of lands, which is today (as always) in such deep distress and terror, let me pass along a few photos: 
May we be reminded to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” 
Petra, near Jerusalem 
The Mount of Olives
The Wadi Arnon 
The Sea of Galilee 
The Garden Tomb
Synagogue of Capernaum 
Another shot of Petra
On top of Mount Carmel, preparing for a shoot with their pastor, Brad Powell. 
Brad teaching at the Herodium (south of Jerusalem in the Judean Desert) 
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!”
(Jesus speaking, as quoted in Matthew 23:37) 
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”
Psalm 122:6
(Only the first picture and the last two are mine; the rest are used by permission of Carl’s wonderful spiritual brothers and sisters at Northridge. Thank you! 🙂 )
