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Neighborhood Concerts in Italy [Video]

August 2, 2021

Aren’t we lucky? Daily concerts, right outside our door! Think that sounds great? Then I’d like to invite you to visit. A special trip to meet the many wonderful people we know from north to south, and east to west, all over Italy! And enjoy the free concerts! Free concerts, right on our doorstep Actually, it’s just…
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The Role of Women in Bible Times

August 1, 2021

In most ancient cultures women were accorded a low status in society, sometimes even lower than animals. Even the great Greek philosophers, with their vast culture, considered them inherently inferior creatures. Aristotle once said, “Woman may be said to be an inferior to man.” Jewish Scriptures elevated woman’s status. But the Hebrew Scriptures valued women…
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Breaking Bread and Standing Together

July 28, 2021

Whether it is England’s Sally Lunn, Germany’s pretzels, France’s crepes, Mexico’s tortillas, Russia’s kulich, Greece’s kouloras, or the Hebrew challah, bread is the staff of life in many cultures. That is why breaking bread signifies friendship, unity, and hospitality. Whether breaking bread at the communion table or sharing it with friends over a meal, the…
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A Royal Welcome for House Guests

July 26, 2021

We’ve had fun and adventure, traveled the world, learned new skills and experienced other cultures! And we did all on a shoestring budget, right from our home! “How is this possible?” you ask. Through our guests who shared the love they have for their homeland, or their passion for things like painting, making balsamic vinegar,…
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Italian Worm Cheese and Culture Shock

July 19, 2021

We have a saying in Italian. Non c’è niente di nuovo sotto il sole. (There is nothing new under the sun.) And yes, I know it’s from the Bible. But I also know that King Solomon, who wrote it, didn’t live in a foreign country. Otherwise, I wonder if he would have changed it to: “There is something…
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Finding God In the Storm

July 9, 2021

Scientists tell us that even hurricanes provide some benefit. Though violent, these storms cleanse the ocean by breaking up bacteria and bringing in fresh oxygen. They also bring much-needed rain, replenishing barrier islands and inland vegetation.¹ But it’s hard to see the good in storms while they’re raging, isn’t it? Like when the disciples found…
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