.brings out the best.

do you have a class called “field trips?”

i sure do.

every monday.

here was this weeks adventures.

augusta victoria tower.

prophet samuel’s tomb.

looking over bethlehem.

zedekiah’s cave - complete with shadow making and singing ‘in the jungle’ with awesome cave acoustics.

7 11? no, no. 7-to-11 – here’s the spot for our daily ice cream and coke runs.

eating falafel in the middle east. yup, that just happened.

a jerusalem rainstorm is one of mother natures finest gifts.

st. james cathedral – next to the salt lake temple, probably the most beautiful religious building i have ever had the pleasure of beholding.

singing hymns and being picturesque at the garden tomb.

and last but not least,
friday at sunset.
also known as the beginning of sabbath here.

we went to the western wall as group,

and were able to go stick a prayer in the wall,

sing and dance with the floods of people there,

and bask in the glory of beautiful ritual and devotion.

everywhere i go, it really impresses upon me how dedicated

the people are to their faith.

whether it’s a christian, jewish, or muslim site

there is a feeling of reverence and commitment

to the ground they walk on

and the God they worship.

regardless of any religious similarities or differences,

one thing for certain,

is that it makes me want to be better.

more devoted,

more dedicated,

and more committed,

to my own beliefs and faith.

to do and be the best that i can

all because i love the Lord.

i’m grateful this place brings out the best.