Psalm 121:1 - Can you guess where we are?

Psalm 121:1 - A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth.

Jerusalem! Jerusalem!

The last few days I've been listening to people talking with each other on the tour. It's so interesting to hear the first impressions of those who come to Jerusalem for the first time.

I feel the Holy Spirit everywhere!

There is a special feeling here and it touches my soul.

I feel like I am home...

At the end of each day I say to myself, this was the best day. Each day is so wonderful.

There is so much to see and learn here. I can't wait to come back!

I'm sorry I waited this long to come here.

There is no place on earth like Jerusalem!

Jerusalem is indeed a special place, that touches your soul and feels like home. Where you never want to leave because there is no place on earth like it. If you've never been here you can't really "get it". You read these words with curiosity but you don't truly get it until you've walked the streets in the Old City, prayed at the Western Wall, followed the same path that Jesus carried His cross to His crucificion and gazed upon the Eastern Gate that Christ will return through. Until you've experienced it for yourself it's hard to understand the impact that visiting Israel makes on your life.

If you're reading this blog and have never been to Israel, I urge you to stop right now and pray. "Lord, make a way!" He WILL make a way. And you know that longing you feel when you read or hear someone talk about the Holy Land? Listen to it. God has a special blessing for you here. Don't live with regrets - life is too short. The Lord WILL make a way and when He opens the door, you need to walk through it.

When you travel to Israel with LeSEA Tours, you will not travel alone. We will be right here with you every step of the way. There is no stress or worries while you are with us, because we will take care of everything. All the details of your trip will be taken care of by us - you will simply relax and allow yourself to feel God's presence in a whole new way. How awesome is THAT? ("Pretty awesome, Kim!")

Today was an emotional day. The highlight for me was when we visited Golgotha and when we actually stepped into His EMPTY tomb and saw where He laid! We celebrated His resurrection by taking Communion right in front of the tomb! Singing and praying and remembering the sacrifice He made for us...

Tomorrow is another thrilling day of exploring the Old City... it's hard to get to sleep some nights realizing where I am. The exact place on Earth that God chose for His home. I'm here! I'm here in Jerusalem!

Kim

Feb 8, 2012 - "Down by the River..."

Ahhh yes! This is the day that we explore the Galilee region which includes a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee AND water baptism in the Jordan River. It was a goose-bump kind if day. A kind of day that makes you want to giggle a little every once in a while just because you feel so much joy in where you are. Today, I will let the pictures do the talking... You might even get a goose-bump or two just looking at them!

Boarding the wooden boats on the Sea of Galilee! Jesus walked on these waters!

Happy Boaters!

Pastor David Sumrall teaching us on the boat.

The BEAUTIFUL reactions from being baptized in the Jordan River!

Look how happy Pastor Abraham was to have the opportunity to baptize his two daughters and his wife in the Jordan River! Precious moments.

Never give up your dreams! She's a beautiful 80 "something" year old and she braved the cold waters of the Jordan to show her commitment to Christ. Just look at the joy and love in the faces of her friends and family supporting her. (second pic) This truly was a day to remember...

Goosebumps anyone?

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Feb 7, 2012 - We are in Israel!

What a thrilling few day's it has been! You know how it is... We’ve all felt the excitement and anticipation that comes before a big event. Sometimes there is little anxiety and sometimes we even daydream of what is to come and what we might expect. Well, traveling to Israel, whether it’s your first time or your 15th time will bring to you a plethora of emotions and anticipation. Will my plane get delayed? Did I pack the right clothes? You try to picture yourself in the Holy Land; like one of the people you’ve undoubtedly seen on the television program. Will I like the food? And more often than any of those questions; what does God have in store for me? Will I hear from Him? Will my life be changed?

123 people came to Israel with many of these questions in their head as did I. In each step of our journey the questions and anxiety began to fade. As they arrived at the airport they immediately met people in our group! LeSEA Tours met them shortly after deplaning and our guides were right there waiting for them. And it wasn’t long before they were driving along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea headed the first stop of many in the days ahead. We were standing in the Holy Land! Breathing the air, touching what has been left behind from much different days. And though we were tired - it was a long flight and a long day... I could see by the smiling faces at dinner tonight and by hearing the laughter, that each person in our group was thrilled to be here and looking forward to tomorrow.