We are located in the little known region of Abruzzo, which was once a single region with Molise. Abruzzo is located east of Lazio and Rome, bordered by Molise to the south, the Adriatic Sea to the east, and the Marche region to the north. It is a mountainous region, containing two of the highestContinueContinue reading “Italy’s Wild Abruzzo”
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August: a Month of Birthdays and Weddings
August was a busy month for us between getting our guest house ready for numerous guests, and two weddings. Then I got the flu, which knocked me out. So with all of that, I fell behind on my Bible school classes and had to catch up. Weddings If you’ve never been to any Italian weddings,ContinueContinue reading “August: a Month of Birthdays and Weddings”
Jews and Gentiles in the Time of Christ
When Christ came on the scene, it was in a time of hatred, faction, and division. Judaism was divided into three factions: the middle-class Pharisees, the rich aristocratic Sadducees, and the Essenes, who had taken vows of poverty. All three of these groups disliked each other and looked down on the Galileans, whom they regardedContinueContinue reading “Jews and Gentiles in the Time of Christ”
Slow Living in Christ?
In our busy and hectic world, life is lived in the fast lane. Constant activity is equated with achievement, and feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists is seen as a positive thing. But are these assumptions truly valid? Having a growing list of contacts, profiles, followers and things to do can make us feel accomplished, importantContinueContinue reading “Slow Living in Christ?”
Summer Heat and Visitors
It’s been a busy summer so far, starting with the installation of our first air conditioner and a short stay at our summer house. Followed by getting our guest home ready for many dinner and house guests. Including Hubby’s niece from New York. As you can imagine, with all our family so far away, thisContinueContinue reading “Summer Heat and Visitors”
Keep Running the Race
Looking back over the last few years, I’d like to ask you a question. How did they treat you? They were difficult years everywhere with all the disease, natural disasters, war, crime, and violence. And perhaps, like many, you had to face great personal difficulties such as unemployment, the loss of a loved one, orContinueContinue reading “Keep Running the Race”