The Light Without… Within…

It is hard to believe this photo is from an island in the Mediterranean Sea! Here we are on the top of the Troodos mountains on the way to a quaint village called Kakopetria. The sunshine reflecting on the snow stung our eyes but was so glorious… I felt like I was in Colorado! When…

A Place by the Fire…

There is just something about a warm fire on a cold evening… Friends in the exchange of  interesting conversation… And good food and drink  That just warms the cockles of the heart… way down to the toes!

Ancient Beads

As I travel internationally, I am always on the lookout for bead stores. And I am especially scouting out antique beads. I buy them and make jewellery. Last spring in a quaint, off-the-road antique store in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I found ancient amber and silver beads and handcrafted Stars of David. In Israel, I found…

Here on the Mountain…

Rain is a precious commodity anywhere but especially in Cyprus. Last week we had a steady stream of sprinkling from heaven that soaked the ground and filled our hearts with joy at the same time. Every time we visit Cyprus we find ourselves joining the locals’ prayers for rain. The land is so dry right now,…

21!

Last evening, we drove to the port city of Limassol and celebrated our daughter’s 21st birthday. We had Lebanese food and then on to Starbuck’s and a walk on the beach. Songs of joy and birthday tunes… Here’s her buddies. As a mother, it is very bittersweet to have a child turn 21. I have…

Photo Fusion…

“And he gave me teaching, saying to me, Keep my words in your heart; keep my rules so that you may have life:” (Proverbs 4:4).

Snow and Sea

One of the things I love most about Cyprus is the variety in terrain. It is easy to drive from mountain peaks to shore line in a short time. Last Saturday, we were on top of the Troodos mountains playing in the snow, and Sunday looking out upon the ancient port city, Paphos. This is…

Imperishable Ornaments

I love all of this! Balance my life, Lord, to an eternal perspective. Help me discern what is important and not important according to heavenly vision. Help me show your glory to the world through what you have made me on the inside and not what I present on the outside. “Instead of that, it…

haiku: prophecy

pointed and pointing the spirit of prophecy is Jesus, the Son

Men in Kilts

Well, we all have heard of “men in black.” Here we have “men in kilts.” In the community, every birthday is important. To celebrate two of the young women’s birthday, the guys brought out a cake wearing kilts. Did I mention one of them is from Scotland? None of these kilts look truly “tartanish.”