When construction began on the mammoth Ma'ale Adummim settlement, the Bedouin way was in danger. The first 65 families were removed four years ago and given shipping containers to live in by the Israeli government - poetic to say the least.
Read MoreWe arrived in Jerusalem, and had time to be ugly Western tourists.
Read MoreOur visit to Hebron was greatly facilitated by Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT).
Read MoreThe apartheid situation of the Old City was readily apparent. A handful of settlers had the freedom to go wherever they wanted, as soldiers held the hundreds of Palestinians in the market.
Read MoreThe Israeli closures of Palestinian villages are getting worse.
Read MoreTonight the college-age students held their weekly prayer service, beginning with choir practice (for college age and older high school students).
Read MoreThe French teachers have returned from Nazareth, new baby in tow (Mabrouk!).
Read MoreThe house was below where some Palestinians were firing guns at the Israeli military camp. The camp fired back a little too low with bullets and shells. One 800mm shell shattered a window and went through the family's kitchen and through two concrete walls into their bathroom.
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The word "apartheid" comes to mind.
Read MoreThe neighborhoods are ghost towns - people have gone to live with families, have rented hotel rooms. Those who are not so fortunate have been forced to stay in their destroyed homes or to live in tents. A new refugee problem is arising.
Read MoreToday, we had a special gathering of the university and high school youth for games, food, and fellowship.
Read MoreWe call the picture "Zababdeh at Night."
Read MoreWe fast because it reminds us that everything, even the food we take for granted, is from God.
Read MoreA nice reminder of why we came here - to worship the one who came as the king who turned to the world on its head.
Read MoreThe views were stunning as we drove down through the Jordan valley, passed a completely blocked-off Jericho.
Read MoreYes, we ate turkey. And stuffing. And sweet potatoes. And cranberry sauce (with the lines from the can and everything).
Read MoreWe headed down to Nablus with our neighbor.
Read MoreHe has connected the students here with the Youth Group at Covenant Presbyterian Church (Lubbock, Texas).
Read MoreAlthough we continue to remain safe in Zababdeh, there has been shooting at the nearby military training camp at night.
Read MoreOne of the last days of the olive harvest this year.
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