For the last few days, all of Jerusalem has been waiting expectantly for snow which was forecast.  In Jerusalem snow is a big event!  Everyday the children have peered outside eager for the sight of a blanket of white.  However, the snow tarried; rain fell; everyone waited and wondered if the snow would really come. …

We all know what the graves of people look like, but there are other kinds of graves as well. The graves of cities lie scattered in mounds across the lands of the Bible. These ancient mounds are called tels, meaning “heaps of ruins” in Hebrew, cities built upon the ruins of another, stacked up higher…

Lately my son, Barry, and I have been experimenting with shooting aerial video from a remote control helicopter.  The Old City of Jerusalem is a no fly zone.  However, we received special permission to video the Jerusalem excavation where I am a staff member. This morning we had one take at flying over the Old…

The months since our return to Israel have been very full. I’ve been blessed to show around several wonderful church groups that have visited. I’ve completed more classes for my Masters in Archaeology. I’ve scouted various new biblical sites. I’ve had adventures that come with living in a foreign country. In it all, I’m afraid…