Since my return from The Holy Land three weeks ago, I’ve so enjoyed talking with others who’ve made the pilgrimage, too. What did you love the most? Which place really touched your soul? Are you going back?
A recent conversation was with our Contemporary Worship Pastor at St. James UMC, Rev. Greg Schick. He wasn’t on our trip, but he went to The Holy Land a few years ago and came back with this thought: He had traveled to places that were foreign to him physically, but his heart knew exactly where he was.
As you walk the streets of Jerusalem, stroll through the Garden Of Gethsemane, or put your feet in the Sea Of Galilee, you think “I know this place. I’ve read about it in my Bible. I’ve heard these stories since I was a kid.” It’s familiar to your faith, but foreign to your feet.” I asked Greg if I could use that, and of course he said, YES! Here’s Greg with our same Israeli tour guide, Rafi Roz; same RR flag, too!
I am continuing my day by day walk through our trip and we’re up to Day 5! On this day we went to The Jordan River, Jericho, and The House Of Caiaphas. One of these places made me think of this scene from one of my favorite movies, Rudy.
It wasn’t Notre Dame’s football stadium, but something in The Holy Land that made me say this. Find out where we were by clicking on my Facebook link below.
FYI, I do plan to see the home of The Fighting Irish and “Touchdown Jesus” next year. Arkansas vs. Notre Dame, Sept. 12, 2020. Go Hogs! (We’ll see if it rates up there with The Holy Land.)
Melinda's Journey To The Holy Land 
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