From Where?
Lower Galilee was predominantly Jewish at the time of Jesus. It was punctuated with small farming villages—Nazareth, Cana, Nain and others. First-century Nazareth was situated on a rocky hillside. A house was likely built over and in front of a cave, with the cave serving as a back room or even a stable. A visitor today can vi

Alive, Especially
On the first day of our pilgrimage in Israel I remember feeling especially “alive” to the potential of subsequent days. I was truly excited to be on such holy soil. I could hardly wait to get started as we began our ascent to the Cliffs of Arbel. I had rested well the night before. After a long intercontinental flight

That Voice
I stood on the bank of the Jordan River, a spot commercialized to celebrate the place of Jesus’ baptism. Compared to other sacred sites I visited, it ranks way down the list as memorable. But it was meaningful to me, and has been increasingly so since my return home.While there, I imagined myself present, even amon