The sites matter, but the rhythm you build around them matters more. A daily devotional practice turns a tour into a retreat.
Meet each morning before the sites
A 20-minute devotional at breakfast anchors the day. Read the passage for the site you will visit and pray together.
Debrief each evening as a group
At dinner, go around the table. Ask each person one thing they saw that day that changed their understanding of Scripture.
Keep a shared journal
Designate one person to collect a sentence from each member each night. Read the collected journal on the last evening.
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