Life presses on around us, and we are well aware of it. Still we are trying to slow it down for these few days in Cyprus, waiting on God at our “Bethel.” He is speaking too! And we take joy in all His words as they fall deep into our hearts. We have had glorious…
Category: Culture
Bethel
The Hebrew name, Bethel, comes from two words: Beit meaning “house” and El meaning “God.” As a compound word, Bethel becomes “House of God.” This word has become so popular over the years that it almost seems like an English word now. Many churches or ministries have used it to title their calling or vision….
Sarah Got it Right!
In defending herself recently, Sarah Palin used the term “blood libel” to describe the pointed accusations by a few politicians and journalists that she—and other conservations with like minds—are responsible for the shocking and sad shooting rampage in Tucson, Arizona last weekend. “Blood libels” in Jewish history is a graphic term filled with meaning for…
Top Ten Photographs of 2010
Morning sun on the Sea of Galilee We have traveled extensively in 2010. It has been a joy and privilege as well as demanding and grueling at once. I feel blessed and grateful to have work that takes me around the world… mostly. As I grow older though the idea of nesting in one spot…
‘… far as the curse is found… ‘
“Joy to the World” is an enduringly beautiful Christmas carol, written in 1719 by English writer, Isaac Watts. Lowell Mason in 1939 adapted the lyrics and put them to music. It is believed that he arranged an old melody written originally by Handel. The words encourage my faith each season. Joy to the world! the…
the Bethlehem light
the Bethlehem light was not a star at all rather a portal burst open from heaven pouring down glories– love overflowing. The kingdom above could not contain its joy any longer. The night sky split open as the Word became flesh. Enraptured shepherds and wise men gazed with unveiled eyes. Imagine: Unto us a son is…
Dear Mr. Potato Ricer…
Dear Mr. Potato Ricer, It has come to my attention…
Holocaust Survivor Super Hero
I found this interest post over at Blather. Wince. Repeat. about a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor who was depressed, so her French photographer son, Sacha Goldberg, decided to cheer her up.
Bonnie Saul Wilks 