by Mike Hicks | Apr 7, 2021 | Journey
The story of those on the road to Emmaus is about disappointed followers of Jesus, who believed that the journey with Jesus died Good Friday. As they traveled, they are joined by another. This other asked about their sadness and despair. This stranger began to probe...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 31, 2021 | Easter, Journey
We stand in the middle of this week reflecting on the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with palms, yet knowing what is coming. There is the touching gathering of the beloved community that we know as the Last Supper. It is a moment of tenderness and also betrayal...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 24, 2021 | Journey
Lisa and I had the opportunity to travel to Israel several years ago. Most would call it a tour of the Holy Land. It is one thing to read about the places of Jesus’ life or to watch videos about it, but being there makes it all so much more real. The wilderness...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 17, 2021 | Journey
I am actually old enough to remember travel agencies that had brick and mortar offices filled with posters and brochures. You could walk in and just browse the many options and casually talk to one of the travel agents about a possible trip. I notice that a...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 10, 2021 | Journey
I have been on two cruises in my life. The first was to Alaska, and the second was to the Caribbean, which included a couple of stops in Bermuda. The neat part of the Alaska trip was that most of the journey was close enough to the coast to see all kinds of...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 3, 2021 | Journey
Is your dream journey a place to put your toes in the sand? Maybe you are looking to sit atop a mountain and enjoy the view. Some wish to journey to a vibrant city filled with all kinds of sights and sounds. I sometimes spend time looking at the work of other...