The 4th Church of the Chapter of Revelation, Thyatira. In the Roman period, Pergamum (Bergama) played an important role in the early history of Christianity. It was also numbered among the Seven Churches of Revelation. Pergamum, One of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Revelation 2:12-17) (12) “Write this letter to the leader of the church in Pergamos: “This message is from him who wields the sharp and double-bladed sword. (13) I am fully aware that you live in the city where Satan’s throne is, at the center of satanic worship; and yet you have remained loyal to me and refused…
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A beautiful day getting reacquainted with the fascinating city of Istanbul, Turkey! This will be my third visit to this wonderful city that straddles two continents, the Asian side, and the European side. One stretch of water divides the two halves of the city (and, yes, the two continents); the Bosphorus Strait. You can be on one continent, one minute (Europe) and another continent, the next! (Asia) Istanbul Ferry – Eminönü To Kadıköy. (Europe side) Boarding ferry from Eminönü to Kadıköy. (Asian side) There is the wonderfully special thing about Istanbul – the Istanbul ferry! What a fabulous way of…
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TRAVEL The best experience you can give yourself is to travel. When you travel you open yourself to new experiences and new sensations that will increase your knowledge and understanding of the world around you. One cannot buy spontaneity and the most liberating realization of travel is embracing one's insignificance in the universe. Far from being grim, this new awareness is a beautiful lesson in the role you play in the world. It teaches us the value of ourselves, those around us, and the ground we tread upon. Whether we are traveling with a partner or solo, we are oftentimes…
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