High School Friends and The Untold Story
“How fast do you think it will go?” It’s impossible to know how many teenage boys have asked that question. Sometimes it is heard as a challenge, perhaps even a taunt. But when I said…
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Peace in the Midst
Sometimes we need a reminder that in the midst of the chaos and craziness, Jesus is actually near. Here’s a nice Lenten season video from the folks at 24-7 Prayer. So what storm are you…
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Istanbul – Morning Wakeup Call
Each morning, about 5:15 AM, the first call to prayer would wake us. This is a mosque so close to the house that I can take this picture through the living room window. Click on…
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Istanbul – Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace was the Ottoman Empire center of power for hundreds of years. An amazing place that is not fully seen in the photos below. It was a cold and rainy day, so I inserted…
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More From Istanbul
A few photos, taken by Westmont student Keaton Hudson:
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Istanbul Photos
I arrived in Istanbul on Saturday and have been touring the city with my friend Gayle Beebe. We’re visiting the Westmont in Istanbul program, which was just recently launched. It’s a lot of fun having…
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Lent and Prayer
Lent began about two weeks ago. It’s a hectic time in our lives as we (hopefully) finalize the sale of our home, pack everything up, and get settled in our new place. All of the…
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Words, Perceptions, and Old College Notes
Working in cross-cultural situations has taught me a lot about perceptions. Things that my white middle-class background consider “normal” are usually not the norm in other settings. That’s why I often read books about cross-cultural…