Category Archives: Israel

Israel, “Where God Is Not a Long Distance Call”?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

(The fourth in a series of posts in which I reflect on my “group study pilgrimage” to Israel, February 10-20. Earlier posts here , here , and here.)   The first time I made it to the Western Wall a torrential rainstorm had just … Continue reading →

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Lutherans and Baptists and Pentecostals, Oh My! (Another Israel Trip Post)

Posted on February 27, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

(The third in a series of posts in which I reflect on my “group study pilgrimage” to Israel, February 10-20. Earlier posts here  and here .)   “A Lutheran pastor, a Southern Baptist preacher, and a Methodist minister walk into a bar … Continue reading →

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“Goose Bump Experiences” In the Holy Land

Posted on February 26, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

(The second in a series of posts in which I reflect on my “group study pilgrimage” to Israel, February 10-20. First post here.) I saw Lily Tomlin’s one-woman show, “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe,” way … Continue reading →

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The Saddest Place on Earth

Posted on February 25, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

(This is the first in a series of posts in which I will reflect on my “group study pilgrimage” to Israel, February 10-20.  We begin at the end of the journey . . .) “It will be the most incredible … Continue reading →

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