Close to the Land

This week the nation of Israel commemorated 72 years of independence.  They declared their independence on May 14, 1948 according to our 12-month Gregorian calendar; however Israel schedules on the 13-month Hebrew calendar.

So maybe youre thinking, Israel is a long, long way from Tennessees Cumberland Plateau and what would a mountain girl know about it anyway.  Well, youre right of course, but Ive got friends and more importantly, Ive got a Bible.

Really, Ive been thinking about land and...