Tag Archives: Israel

Tel Aviv

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Jeff Block

The bus left a few minutes after 8, despite the (I’d have to call them) threats from the Discovery Ministry folks that if we weren’t on the bus 10 minutes early we’d be left behind. Clearly they’re really softies. 😉 … Continue reading →

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Even breakfast was exciting

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Jeff Block

Location: On the bus, ready to go We got up and after dinner the night before (which blew my mind), my expectations for breakfast were a little higher than they probably should have been. But it too was amazing. There … Continue reading →

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Humus, Baby!

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jeff Block

Location: In my hotel room in Tel Aviv As we gathered in the lobby for instructions from the tour guides upon arrival at the hotel, they told us that dinner tonight and breakfast tomorrow morning would be a buffet setting … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Israel!

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jeff Block

Location: In my hotel room in Tel Aviv We’re here! We landed in Israel pretty much right on time, about 17.5 hours after Faith and John dropped me off at O’Hare. Hanging at O’Hare: 2.5 hours Flight from Chicago to … Continue reading →

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That’s the Sound of my Falling Off the Wagon

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jeff Block

Location: In approach to London Heathrow I forgot to call ahead about the food. Did I mention that I’m not nearly as disciplined at planning ahead as I hope to be someday? I didn’t plan to mention it, but I … Continue reading →

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George, Lesbians, and the Gospel

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Jeff Block

Location: Somewhere over the Atlantic … but Further East On my way to Israel, I have a lot to be thankful for. God has given me, in every sense, far more than I deserve or need or even more than … Continue reading →

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