by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 10, 2009 | Opinion
Our pilgrim group has seen many interesting sights in Israel, including a large number of young soldiers scattered here and there. Military service is compulsory for all Israeli citizens except Orthodox Jews, including women. Men must serve three years, and women a...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 10, 2009 | Opinion
Today’s account of the Campbell Camels’ illustrious adventures in the Holy Land will come in two parts. First, several of our group chose to be baptized in the Jordan River as a reaffirmation and testimony of their faith in Christ. I wanted to include all of their...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 9, 2009 | Opinion
The third day in-country for Campbell University’s tour group (see earlier posts below) began with an early visit to Tabgha, on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. Tabgha, a shortened Arabic version of “Heptapegon” (Seven Springs), is the traditional site of Jesus’...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 9, 2009 | Opinion
You can call me lots of things — but gullible is not one of them. I have never assumed that new products work as magically as the late pitchman Billy Mays said they did. One adage I’ve long taken to heart: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 8, 2009 | Opinion
The sun rose July 8 as it does every other day, but for members participating in a tour of Israel sponsored by Campbell University Divinity School, it rose over the Sea of Galilee, and it was a beautiful sight. I doubt that many of us saw it as participants continue...
