By Gary D. Myers The Old City of Jerusalem never fails to deliver something new and interesting. Each visit It is a filled with unique sights, smells and sounds. Jerusalem didn’t disappoint June 8 when I entered the Damascus Gate just as the Muslims were leaving the Mosques after Friday prayers. The city gave me … Continue reading Strolling through Jerusalem’s Old City: Like a look inside my soul
Finding community in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel When my family and I arrived in Alaska May 15, we played tourist for several days in Anchorage and Seward. We enjoyed the natural beauty of God’s creation – animals, mountains, streams, rivers, ice, snow and glaciers. It was a real treat and I hope to blog about those experiences later. Today, … Continue reading Finding community in Bethel, Alaska
Logging Air Miles … and Blogging
Big travel news. In just a few short weeks, I begin a month of travel, fun, adventure, writing and my first archaeological dig. Three trips spread over four weeks – Alaska, Israel and Phoenix. Trip 1: New Orleans // Dallas // Alaska // Dallas // New OrleansOn May 14, we leave for a week in … Continue reading Logging Air Miles … and Blogging
Tent on Tabor: An Accidental Monument
High atop Mount Tabor in northern Israel stands the grand Church of the Transfiguration. Grand churches are not particularly odd in Israel. In fact they are everywhere, built to commemorate just about every biblical event. Somehow the one on Tabor struck me as odd. Reaching the top of the 1,929 ft. mountain required a white-knuckled … Continue reading Tent on Tabor: An Accidental Monument
Russia 2010 Day 8 – First Class Interloper
Jan. 11, 2010 - Late Jan. 10, I packed by bags for the long journey home. We planned to leave for the airport by 8:45 a.m. the next morning. Our time in Moscow passed more quickly than expected; full days made time fly. My bags were stuffed with dirty clothes and souvenirs; my heart was … Continue reading Russia 2010 Day 8 – First Class Interloper
Christmas in Moscow Day 7 – Church at the Vet’s Office
Jan. 10 – Our Last Full Day in Moscow - On Sunday, our team split into to three groups to attend different churches in the Moscow area. I went to a church in northwest Moscow with three other team members. It was located near the last stop on the Green Line of the Metro. The … Continue reading Christmas in Moscow Day 7 – Church at the Vet’s Office
Christmas in Moscow Day 6
Jan. 9 – Russia capitalism - Saturday was our souvenir shopping day, so at 9 a.m. we walked to the large, outdoor souvenir market and flea market (Izmailovo Market) near our hotel. This is the biggest market of its type in the city. Some of the buildings are built to look like the Moscow Kremlin, … Continue reading Christmas in Moscow Day 6
Christmas Day 5 Part 2
Jan.8 -- Christ the Savior Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral and Red SquareAfter lunch we were off to see Christ the Savior Cathedral. The original building was built to commemorate the Russian victory over Napoleon. Stalin destroyed the original building 1931 to build a massive monument to Communism. The structure would have been topped with a colossal … Continue reading Christmas Day 5 Part 2
Christmas in Moscow – Day 5 Part One
Jan. 8 – Kremlin TourDay five of our journey (Day four in Moscow) may have been the most difficult day physically. It was our tourist day. Touring is a difficult task, especially after so many busy days of mission work. We left the hotel at 9 a.m. and returned about 10 p.m. A good portion … Continue reading Christmas in Moscow – Day 5 Part One
Christmas in Moscow Day Four
Jan. 7 – Christmas DayOur task for Thursday was our most difficult yet. We were asked to give away flyers about Dedication Church and the church’s upcoming outreach service Jan. 9 near the Metro (subway) stop. Because of the language barrier, this would be a tough task under any conditions. The weather created yet another … Continue reading Christmas in Moscow Day Four
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