Arrived in Tel Aviv early evening… too dark to take photos, but we are in Natanya on the beach. The view of the night sea is breathtaking–inky blue melding into the starry night sky. The salt air is filling our lungs and refreshing our weary bodies. We are lifting tired and swollen dogs into clean,…
Tag: Travel
On the Road
I guess it is not enough that we have been like nomads these last few weeks while in the states. Since our house is rented for a season, we have stayed in four homes in four weeks! We are so dependent upon the kindness and goodwill of our hosts, and we have had some incredible…
The Richest Woman on Earth…
Yesterday our staff celebrated my birthday at a local Tex Mex restaurant. It was so much fun. Several of the directors of our ministry were in town from various countries for a fund-raising banquet, so they were there too. It made is so special. JB kept us laughing with all his “Jewish jokes.” He is…
Return Us
Here across the ocean: Thoughts on Jerusalem…
Haunting Wind Broken Lives
We leave in less than 48 hours for the states; so in my mind, I’m gearing up… …packing and laundry to do, saying good-bye to friends (for a short time–just six weeks), planning a very busy schedule during our quick trip home, soaking in the beauty and joy of living in Jerusalem for two more…
Breaking Bread
The Sabbath evening meal is a literal time to break bread together. During the liturgy, the challah or (Sabbath bread) is lifted and God is blessed and thanked for supplying “bread from the earth.” Then the bread is broken and not sliced with a knife. This is very important, because it was with a knife,…