Author: Matt Larson

Yesterday we were privileged to be led through the Church of the Holy Sepulcher by John Peterson. John delicately peeled off the layers of diverse liturgy to reveal a wonderful community of faith that impacts the world. Previously I walked three blocks from St. George's Guesthouse to the Garden Tomb. This site is a favorite … Continue reading Community and the Holy Sepulcher →

Today we made our way into the Old City of Jerusalem. We entered through Tanner's Gate and passed by the Western Wall on our way into the Muslim quarter and where the Dome of the Rock is and where the Holy of Holies stood until it's destruction in 70 A.D. The people pray at the … Continue reading The Temple →

Tonight I sit on the shores of the Sea of Galilee watching the reflections of the full moon across the waves, the gentle breeze refreshes my soul. We are staying at a guest house just north between Tiberius and Capernum. Today we set out early from Amman crossed the border into Israel bidding our guide … Continue reading Transfiguration →

                                                    I was skeptical when I heard that we were going to the place where Jesus was baptized. However, as I traveled down the path in silence a hush came … Continue reading The Lowest Place on Earth. →

Today I walked where the prophets walked. The bus trip from our hotel in Amman to the Jordan River took us on a descent to the Jordan Valley. As we descended the mountain we could see the Dead Sea, the mountains surrounding the east side of Jerusalem and the city of Jericho. We traveled to … Continue reading John The Baptist Spring →

Today we set out from Amman Jordan to Petras. We took the 'King's Highway' south about 300 km. Petras is an ancient city built in 6th Century BC. There is one way in through the canyon and one way out. We hiked down, rather than riding a horse, donkey, camel or carriage. I must admit … Continue reading Essau, Moses, Aaron and Indiana Jones? →

Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. I boarded the plane for the first leg of my trip to Israel. 24 hours later I arrived at my destination, Amman Jordan. We arrived in Tel Aviv and then bussed to Jordan. The bus trip started north out of Tel Aviv. We skirted the West Bank and then headed … Continue reading Walls →

Let me explain... I do not own the church rather it has captured my heart and I belong. The church is not perfect because it is made up of imperfect people, in fact we don't allow perfect people to be a part. My church little c is only a part of the Church big C. … Continue reading I Love My Church →