David Holland, in his post yesterday at Blather. Wince. Repeat., discusses a column written by David Brooks in the New York Times, The Odyssey Years. Excellent post. Interesting topic. Brooks’ premise is that there are four stages in life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Shifts in American culture have added two more stages: odyssey and…
Weapons of Life
One of the sobering realities of traveling interntionally several times a year is connecting with suffering believers around the world. These relationships strengthen and encourage my walk with God. Believers, who live outside of the sometimes surreal bubble of American culture and life, fight hot and intense battles of faith. Some are stalwart and heroic, even unto death.
Jerusalem
Jesus’ heart swelled with compassion when he looked upon the city of Jerusalem. We have not been in a place to receive Internet. Visiting the Galilee area, Tiberias, Capernaum, Kursi, Meggido, and the Jordan River has kept us on the move. We arrived in Jerusalem early last evening. Right now, I am using Bevi’s computer;…
Caesarea
Caesarea Yesterday, we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast in Tel Aviv. Then we loaded the car and headed up the coast to Caesarea. Nestled on the sea, Caesarea is rich with Roman and Crusader archeological ruins. The history is fascinating. Here are some of the sights we enjoyed.
Otherside of the Ocean
We will board a plane for Israel soon. See you on the otherside of the ocean. Speaking of ocean–when I fly over the vast expanse of the ocean, or gaze at the sky from my plane porthole, or see the stars, or creation, or the clouds next to me, or the outline of the continents below me,…
‘Love You Forever’
I never could identify with the person who doesn’t enjoy a catnap in the middle of the day every now and then. It is a rare privilege in the hectic schedule of life to lie down in the afternoon and close my eyes for few minutes, but I relish the opportunity if it comes. It refreshes…
Culture vs Content: The Battle for Contentment
Because there is not much to see in Texas, now as far as fall color, I am enjoying this season through memory. Wayne took Julia and me on a tour through New England during peak season of autumn color one year. I recollect it as one of our most memorable vacations.We brought along Peter Marshall’s book, “The Light…
Dark and Sweet
Our first trip to Brazil enthralled my family and me; and since that trip, we have yearned to return. And return we did! In fact, we have made many trips to Brazil over the last decade. The first thing that I have to say about Brazil is that the people are some of the warmest and most…
Vicarious Vitriol
A fragment of the Holocaust, the most documented atrocity in the world Although there are many varied opinions concerning President Bollinger of Columbia University flying about and keeping the media wires hot, he is my new hero with his blistering introduction of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during his appearance at Columbia University yesterday. In fact, Bollinger’s introduction was downright harsh….
Clocks in Argentina
International travel is the biggest perk of my work. Wayne and I take three or four major international trips per year. We are very busy with responsibilities mostly, but we do allow ourselves the luxury of a few hours here and there to soak in the culture around us. Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of our favorite…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 