CactusflowerSep 18, 20226 minIN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE APOSTLESA Revelation: unexpected lessons from the Seven Churches of Asia The Book of Revelation is perhaps known best for the Apocalypse, the “end times,” and destruction of the world. Even non-Christians know...
CactusflowerOct 6, 20208 minFASCINATING PLACESWe can all use a little Holy Wisdom Looking out from Gulhane Park on the grounds of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, our view was grand and truly fit for emperors, sultans,...
CactusflowerJan 17, 20205 minFASCINATING PLACESHidden gems of Iznik If you have ever spoken the words “in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,” you have a connection to Iznik, Turkey....
CactusflowerSep 8, 20193 minFASCINATING PLACESGeorgia on my mind: history, nature vie for attentionBack in my early days as an Air Force officer, I was an “intercept controller” in what was then West Germany. We helped maintain radar...
CactusflowerSep 4, 20196 minFASCINATING PLACESEpic battles at Gallipoli and Troy: Achilles in the TrenchThe Gallipoli Campaign and the Trojan War. Two epic battles, forever connected by “Achilles in the Trench.”
CactusflowerApr 22, 20195 minFASCINATING PLACESFor the cats of Istanbul, life isn't always the cat's meowI have written this blog post in my mind many time. Every time I see, feed, or pet an Istanbul street cat, I feel reinvigorated to tell...
CactusflowerApr 10, 20194 minFASCINATING PLACESTulip Festival is a Turkish Delight When you think of "tulip," what's the first thing that comes to mind? More than likely, your answer is Holland. You know. Holland with...
CactusflowerMar 21, 20196 minFASCINATING PLACESThe Churches of Mardin, Turkey: it's what's inside that counts After exploring early Biblical sites in and around Urfa (Sanliurfa) and hunter-gatherer wonders at Gobekle Tepe, we headed to Mardin,...
CactusflowerMar 11, 20194 minFASCINATING PLACESStone Age sanctuary, Biblical sites are the amazing backdrop for UrfaLike many people, as my husband and I approach retirement, travel is big on our radar. On a recent trip to Turkey, we decided to visit an...