I had the opportunity to be embedded for a few days with a group of incredibly talented musicians from Concordia University Irvine as they traveled throughout a few cities in Germany. This music tour was in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation that began in Wittenberg, Germany. CUI sent their choir and...
“We refuse to be enemies” – Daoud Nassar This was my 3rd peacemaking pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine with the Telos Group. I could talk for pages and pages about why we go, what we do, and who we meet along the way, but I will have to suffice with these photos for the most part. I...
For 9 months, my wife and I had the privilege to live in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem, the place where our Lord Jesus was born. We were living and working alongside the wonderful people at the Diyar Consortium, a Lutheran-based cultural organization who’s mission is to be a resource to the local community for...
Here are a few snapshots of our Autumn stay in France with our friends David, Kelli and their son Cohen. The Smith’s lived in the city of Tours, France, which is right in the middle of the beautiful Loire Valley. David was a professional volleyball player on contract with Tours Club. They were gracious enough...
Over 2000 years old, the ancient city of Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set amongst the mountains of Southern Jordan, Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is riddled with countless passages and gorges. During it’s heyday Petra was a Nabataean caravan city...