This is what the LORD says:  “Stand at the crossroads and look;    ask for the ancient paths,  ask where the good way is, and walk in it,    and you will find rest for your souls.    But you said, `We will not walk in it.’” Jeremiah 6:16 There’s something about pulling on a backpack, donning my hat, and setting out to explore a trail. What views will we see? What is around the next bend? How far will we go? As my heart pumps a little faster and sweat oozes from my pores, it makes me feel alive. God didn’t create […]

I sent forth my messengers to the country of Atika [= Arava?], to the great copper mines which are in this place. Their galleys carried them, others on the land journey were upon their donkeys. Their mines were found abounding in copper; it was loaded by tens of thousands [of bars] into their galleys. They were sent forward to Egypt and arrived safely. Ramesses III, Papyrus Harris 1:78, 2; The Holy Land by Jerome Murphy-O’Connor p. 522 Not far north of Eilat is Timnah Park. Within the dry desert of the Arabah, this park features both nature beauty and archaeology. […]