Hearts Set On Pilgrimage
For the next nearly two weeks I will be leading another tour group to the Holy Land (my fourth such group and my fifth overall trip to Israel), and my daily devotions during that time will be using some of the highlights of this journey as inspiration. I hope you enjoy. "Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage ." - Psalm 84:5 Today I will be leaving Austin to join 33 other pilgrims from all over the United States on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. You might be asking at this point, "Why are you using the word 'pilgrimage' rather than 'tour?' Aren't you just leading a tour?" Technically, I suppose you could call what we will be participating in a "tour." We will be riding on a tour bus to particular sites and we will be led by a tour guide once we get to these sites. Additionally, the name badge I have been issued by the tour company indicates I am a tour host... so...