Walking French Fields I love to take you with me as I walk through life here in the south of France! To be able to explain the many cultural differences and life experiences that we have had since moving here…
Expanding Childhood Imaginations
Childhood Imaginations February 2nd. Being a New Yorker and growing up on the border of Pennsylvania, I believed that the entire world stopped on this day in order to predict how much longer we would need to keep our shovels…
La Raison d’Être
Living an Intentional Life One’s most important reason for doing something or their purpose for acting La Raison d’Être. You might have already heard this French phrase before. Just add it to the growing French vocabulary list you might have,…
Honey in the Rock
Are you a francophile? Do you enjoy learning everything you can about France and its people? I have to admit, I wasn’t when we chose to embark on this adventure of living and working in southern France. Instead, I was…
Uplifted and Open Hands
The Sacredness of International Church Ministry International Church Ministry. So many thoughts surround these 3 words. But if asked to communicate in a nutshell the essence of how one survives in the midst of the shifting sands called international church…
The Southern France Cowboy
Welcome to southern france. where the cowboys rustle up their cattle riding atop their white camargue horses, while the children look on, waiting for their day in the sun. All Cowboys Are Not the Same No matter where in the…
Foundation Stones
Having lived for nearly 20 years in Europe, we have had the privilege of seeing so many stone structures that have remained in tact for hundreds of the years. Our Search for Foundation Stones When in seminary, we had the…
The Adventures of the Expat Life
Adventure is not ultimately found in the joy of experiencing a new culture. The adventure lies instead on the profound discovery of a faithful God, who makes all of a dependent life an adventure! Expat. What thoughts or emotions come…
“Les Joutes” A Southern French Spin on the Medieval Joust
Two teams, two boats, two men, dressed in white, ultimately battling for victory and prestige, but in the end only one winner remains dry at the completion of the battle. The victor raises his shield high in triumph, while the other goes home literally soaked in defeat!
Christmas Traditions Found in Southern France
The post reflects on Christmas traditions in southern France, particularly the Christmas Eve dinner featuring 13 desserts that symbolize Christ and His disciples. The author highlights the significance of the chocolate disk called “mendiant,” representing monastic orders and evokes reflections on spirituality, generosity, and the essence of the Christmas story about love and need.
Expectant Hearts and Dirty Windows
What would it look like if we, as the Bride of Christ from all over the world, became a people who were not afraid to place our noses right up to windowpanes in anticipation of the soon arrival of our Lord and King?
The Mysterious 5th Season
So when you arrive to France in August to begin your holiday vacation, and you see that all the windows are shut and that there is little movement of people on the streets, breathe. The entire country has not gone on holiday, no matter what you may have heard. Rest assured, you are not alone.
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