It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since the last election. During that time, I’ve remained in Jordan where I’ve had an outsider’s view of the Trump presidency. In some ways, I’ve been shielded from everything going on in the White House and with American politics – the distance serves as a filter of sorts that keeps me from getting too close. However, in other ways, I’ve seen the impact that this Administration has had internationally and the…
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Following in the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan in the Holy Land One of best (and most challenging!) things that I’ve done recently in the Middle East is hike from Jerusalem…
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The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well known stories in The Bible. From a young age, we’re taught the story in Sunday School, and its themes are…
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March 8 marks International Women’s Day (IWD) – a day that recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. For the past few years, I’ve shared photos…
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It’s Valentine’s Day and around this time of year, you see a lot of lists of the top romantic destinations in the world. While I’d never turn down a romantic trip…
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Earlier this summer, I took advantage of a four-day weekend to explore a nearby country I had yet to visit — Egypt! As Ramadan comes to an end each year, the…
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For months, I’ve been thinking of what I to say about this election. As the campaign season has gone on (and on), and the rhetoric has become more and more divisive,…