Exploring the good news of the kingdom of God
In February 2010, the wife and I took a trip to Israel with 17 other people. The trip was organized by a friend, Ji Yun, and was led by Arie Bar-David. I had never had a desire to go to Israel. I had told my wife when Celebrity or Crystal Cruises could figure out how … Continue reading “Israel Travel Journal (Prologue)”
Today was the Sabbath, and we only planned a few items on our agenda. We walked to the Radcliffe Camera only to find signs in front of both entrances saying only “Readers” could enter. I consider myself a “reader”- I try to read 50 books a year – but I still felt the sign was … Continue reading “England Travel Journal – Day 5”
The Battle of the Milvian Bridge is a turning point in history, ranking up there with the Exodus, the Reformation, and the Pilgirms’ immigration to the New World. By 312 A.D., somewhere between 20% and 50% of the Roman Empire were Christians. Just like Jesus had prophesied, the Kingdom had spread like leaven (Matthew 13:33), … Continue reading “Early Christian, Medieval Travel Journal-Day 2”
In a few weeks, the GSB team will embark on another journey across the pond. This time the destination is England and Scotland. We will explore early English and Scottish ecclesiastical history with the help of Columba and Bede, and we will study the English and Scottish Reformations focusing on such figures as Tyndale, Wycliffe, … Continue reading “Coming Soon: New GSB Travel Journal”
Today we depart for our Seine river cruise. I will be posting daily for the next 8 days as we journey back in time to the days of Charlemagne, Richard the Lionheart and Joan of Arc. We will be examining the past from the perspective of the kingdom of God and its destiny on the … Continue reading “Seine River Cruise Travel Journal—Introduction”