Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, originally uploaded by papalars. This mosque is as impressive as it's data sheet indicates. I had read about the numbers before we traveled to Casablanca but nothing on paper can quite capture the sense of the immensity of this structure. Our little group of 5Continue Reading

Host, originally uploaded by papalars. "Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings." Romans 16:23 Scripture talks often, as well as models in the life and ministry of Jesus, the importance of hospitality. In our fast food world, mostly in my native United States,Continue Reading

Horse Taxi in Fez Medina, originally uploaded by papalars. What in the world is a medina? You may have heard about Medina, the city in Saudi Arabia where the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad lies. That Medina figures large in the early history of Islam. Did you know, however thatContinue Reading

The Medina or Walled City of Fez, originally uploaded by papalars. I finally returned from Morocco yesterday. Tired and a little sick. I plan to post a few stories over the next few days, explaining a bit about this fascinating country, and some of the places and people we metContinue Reading

  Downtown Office Building. Can you find me in the picture above? How many times?   Hey folks, I leaving tomorrow early in the AM for Morocco. I will be traveling with some friends for 10 days, exploring some connections for the Mosaics project and just learning more of whatContinue Reading