On Thursday (April 30), I leave for Israel.
What began as a wedding invitation
has become a pilgrimage…
A wedding
Peace
Prayer
Presence
As I step into a land marked by deep beauty and deep conflict,
I go with a desire to listen, to learn, and to be present
to the people and stories that shape this place
across cultures, histories, and lived experiences.
And truly, this trip, like all of my life, is ROOTED in Jesus:
in His presence, His love, His way, and His invitation
to BE His hands and feet of love in the world.
I go with open hands
and a listening heart.
Travel dates
April 30 | Depart
May 1–2 | Arrive in Israel and spend Shabbat with friends
May 3–6 | Unfolding, still…
A blend of time in historic and sacred places,
with space for meaningful connection across diverse perspectives
May 7 | The wedding
May 8 | Travel to Eugene
for a mom’s weekend with our daughter, Soph, and her sorority sisters and roommates (and their mommas)
May 12 | Return to Denver
I’ll share a few reflections after I return.
Without my computer along the way, it will be at least the week of May 19 before I share updates
SPOKEN WORD: One Human Family
As I prepare to go, this has been stirring in me…
A spoken word to carry… together.
Drawn from Soulfully Ablaze—a reminder of who we are to one another.
As a global human family,
this is our moment
to stop seeing one another as separate,
as other,
as strangers.
This connection with people we call our own
changes things—
it will change us.
It will open the door
for us to unleash more of who we are.
It will fan the flame
of our one-of-a-kind purpose on the planet.
At the heart of every issue,
every conflict,
every problem
we speak of
in the news and in conversation
are people:
mothers, fathers, children, grandparents,
brothers, and sisters.
They are people with flesh—
with legs, arms, eyes, eyelashes, and fingernails.
They are people
with laughter and longing,
dreams and desires.
The purpose and power
of this way of seeing one another
is that it forges a compelling, compassionate connection
that changes our thinking
and our actions alike.
We—
together—
become bound by belonging.
Thank you for holding this journey with care and prayer. 🤍
xo, -Sarah DT + the Seeds Fam
