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A Late Night Response

I have just finished watching hours of commentary on the Middle East as I put final touches on a health …Continue reading »

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Pint-Sized Miracle

There are times when we need miracles to ponder – to remind us of what’s important, to encourage us, to …Continue reading »

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And a Child Chooses….

Today at Abbasiya Cathedral in Cairo, Egypt a new patriarch was chosen to lead Egypt’s 8 million strong Coptic Orthodox …Continue reading »

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In Which I order Two 25 Kilo Turkeys in Cairo, Egypt

We did our shopping on the weekend. The turkey, potatoes, green beans, mushrooms, jello (you must have jello) and so …Continue reading »

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“Talking Together Makes Wise”

I first published this post in January of 2011. It is as true today, as it was then! Enjoy. ********************* …Continue reading »

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Challenging Assumptions

This piece was first posted in February of 2011, soon after I began blogging. I was reminded of it recently …Continue reading »

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What Would You Take?

When we first arrived in Egypt years ago, we had a shipment of goods that we were allotted by the …Continue reading »

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The Morning After Easter – Sham el Nessim (a Repost)

Orthodox Easter, otherwise known as Pascha, was this weekend. This means that much of Christendom celebrated Easter after a Holy …Continue reading »

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Posting at A Life Overseas – Holiday Grace

Readers – today I’m over at A Life Overseas writing about Holiday Grace. Would love to have you join me …Continue reading »

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Egypt – a Call to Pray

********************* My love for Egypt is no surprise to Communicating Across Boundaries readers. Despite no longer having a vicarious presence …Continue reading »

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Remembering “The Square”

On Friday night we watched the Oscar-nominated documentary, The Square (Al Midan). This movie captures what happened in Egypt from …Continue reading →

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You Take Yourself With You (And Other Things About Living Overseas)

Readers, I’m posting at A Life Overseas today about what does and doesn’t happen when you get on that plane …Continue reading →

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Ramadan 2014- What Growing up in a Muslim Country Taught us About Christianity

This post is a re-post from two years ago but is just as accurate. Thank you for joining us. Today …Continue reading →

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The ISIS Definition of Who Lives and Who Dies

The People of the Cross I woke to the news that 21 Coptic Christians from Egypt were beheaded by ISIS …Continue reading →

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Remember Their Names

I look at the picture and read through the names. 21 in all. They feel familiar, though rusty, on my …Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Grief; A Father’s Pain

Three hours south of Cairo, in a small town rarely heard of until this past Sunday, families grieve. Thirteen of …Continue reading →

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A Poem of Hope – Two Rows by the Sea

A little over a week ago, the world stopped for a moment on hearing the news of 21 Coptic Christians, …Continue reading →

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A Life Overseas – Offending and Mending

Readers, would you join me today at A Life Overseas? I’ve retooled an old piece! Of all the difficult things …Continue reading →

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In Honor of a Birthday – Marty’s Balcony

My friend Marty had a birthday the other day. I haven’t lived close to Marty in years, but just the …Continue reading →

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No Child Should Have to be the Firstborn….

  Firstborn children have the joy and burden of being first. The joy of newness and expectation, the burden of …Continue reading →

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