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Bringing Home the Groceries in Aqaba

Bringing Home the Groceries in Aqaba

Downtown Aqaba, Jordan, presented us with quite a different kind of shopping experience from the ones we get in American cities. It has more of a small town feel. Rather than having multiple big box stores to choose from, most were Papa-style shops. I might say mom and pop with

Levantine Cuisine Will Make Your Taste Buds Sing

Levantine Cuisine Will Make Your Taste Buds Sing

Okay. That’s a corny title. But food from this part of the world offers something everyone will like. What is Levantine? Glad you asked. Levantine (LEV-un-teen), refers to the Levant, an area on the east end of the Mediterranean, which includes the present-day countries of Israel, Jordan, Syria, and

How to Be a Welcome Visitor in Jordan—Culture and Etiquette, Part 2

Jordan's Clothing

How to Be a Welcome Visitor in Jordan—Culture and Etiquette, Part 2

Men and Women We in the “liberated” West often think women are degraded in the Arab world. Sometimes they are. However, it is my understanding that the way a woman is treated is more to protect her. Generally, a women will not communicate with a man (outside of a workplace)

How to Be a Welcome Visitor in Jordan—Culture and Etiquette, Part 1

Jordan's People

How to Be a Welcome Visitor in Jordan—Culture and Etiquette, Part 1

Jordan is an unusual Muslim country, in that its culture is based not only in Arabic and Islamic elements, but it has significant Western influence as well. Its location at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa gives it geographic and population diversity. In some ways it is urbane and

Cajoling My Palate to Appreciate Jordanian Coffee

Cajoling My Palate to Appreciate Jordanian Coffee

Every morning of my growing-up years, I awoke to the smell of coffee. Not only did Dad have to have it to start his day, but in later years, when he was the rural mail carrier for our address, he stopped at our home around 9:30 a.m. for

MARHABA—Hello and Welcome!

MARHABA—Hello and Welcome!

Ahlan wa Sahlan, marhaba, hello, and welcome follow you all over Jordan. While ahlan wa sahlan is usually translated, “welcome,” the phrase comes from the Arabic words for family and comfort, so “relax and make yourself at home” might be a better way to translate it. In a country where

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Well, it’s a beautiful day in some neighborhoods. Jordan lives in a rough part of town. Her neighbors are Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. Lots of stuff going on in those houses. They all need a Mr. Rogers to make their lives kinder and gentler, wouldn’t you

Is Wormwood Near?

Is Wormwood Near?

Because of a couple of programs Al and I heard online this week, I am sending out a bonus blog. I don’t know how many of you have heard of Tom Horn who has online TV shows. He is a former Assembly of God pastor and executive in the

A Year Ago Today

A Year Ago Today

November 14, 2018, was a day Al and I had looked forward to and dreamed about for more than half a century. For several months we planned and researched, bought items for our great adventure, and greatly anticipated the day we would leave our home, drive to Will Rogers Airport

The Land Across the Jordan River – Part 2

Jordan's History

The Land Across the Jordan River – Part 2

Today’s blog is longer than usual, and I will only dust the surface of how modern-day Jordan came to be. For a look at this part of the world’s ancient history, see last week’s blog. For those of you who don’t care for what happened in

The Land Across the Jordan River – Part 1

The Land Across the Jordan River – Part 1

In their fascinating book, Discovering the City of Sodom, Drs. Steven Collins and Latayne C. Scott give a riveting account of their search for and excavation of the city the Bible calls Sodom. Most people, like we, have been told the remnants of that place are at the southwest end

Shelter in Place

Shelter in Place

Last week I listed seven end-of-days destinies mentioned in the Bible. Today, I’ll talk about a different possibility for survival. It’s much riskier. Sheltering in place is a decision that many people make in preparation for things unexpected. They see the condition of the world and feel their

Seven Destinies for the End of Days

Seven Destinies for the End of Days

We have one or more of seven destinies during the time known as the Great Tribulation or Jacob’s Trouble. Some we can choose; others will simply come upon us. Who is Jacob? Briefly, he is Abraham’s grandson whose name was changed to Israel. Afterwards, both names are used

Under the Wings of an Eagle

Under the Wings of an Eagle

The notion of a place of refuge during the tribulation might be a fresh concept for you. It was for us. We accepted that the last days would hold troublesome times for all the earth. Now, another layer of the plan is exposed. This post is about Revelation chapter twelve.

Slipping Out of the Hands of Antichrist

Refuge in Jordan

Slipping Out of the Hands of Antichrist

For the next two or three weeks, Al will be sharing pivotal Scriptures pertaining to Jordan’s being a place of safety. I took an analytical approach to the web interviews we heard about the present day Kingdom of Jordan as being the place of refuge for the end of

Welcome to Our Blog

Refuge in Jordan

Welcome to Our Blog

This is our first blog. I, Anita, will probably be the main blogger, but Al may pop in from time to time to share his thoughts. Since our paradigm shift in 2015 when the Lord/Yehovah called us to go to Jordan, we have spent much time in researching why