We are home from Germany. Exhausted. Ready for a hot shower and a long sleep. My mother-in-law sent me these hilarious church bloopers. After the weekend, I will have more devotional thoughts about our travels…
German Coastguard
A friend of Wayne and mine from Switzerland showed us this very funny YouTube titled, “German Coastguard.”
Two of my Heroes
These two sisters from the Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary located in Darmstadt, Germany, are attending the Toward Jerusalem Council II prayer initiative this week. Their story of reconciliation between Gentile and Jew and the Jew and the Church started with World War II and continues until today. The founder of their community and movement is Basilia…
haiku: autumn breeze
a crimson leaf blown in the autumn breeze says my life is not my own I snapped this photo in Diedesheim, Germany, just as we were leaving. The wind kicked up and sent a flurry of autumn leaves dancing across the ancient cobblestones. Today we are hopping a train for a village outside of Frankfurt for…
Richer than Wine
After our scrumptuous four-course meal last evening, we hit the pillows again like bricks. Another nine hours for us! We are setting records here! I think Germany agrees with us, or we are exhausted and letting down enough to really sleep. Maybe both. I sat on the sofa and Wayne lied in bed and read the…
A Lesson from the Grape
Researchers and vineyard owners have discovered over centuries of practice that moderately watered, distressed grapes will produce the sweetest clusters and the best wine! Here is one article about the process. That tidbit of knowledge sparked a spiritual parallel. I thought about the Scripture, Psalm 84:11: “The Lord gives grace and glory, no good thing does he withhold…
German Wine Country
We flew from Budapest to Frankfurt yesterday, rented a car, and just look off down the road on our way for ministry that Wayne has. My husband likes living on the edge. We didn’t have hotel reservations–just a map and a lot of spirit of adventure. We ended up in the quaint village of Weinwiller….
Lions of Budapest
There are many carved lions scattered throughout the architechture of Budapest–statues, fountains, faces, doorknobs… One day I would love to take photos of just the lions around the city. I especially liked this one as a fountain, located near Vaci Street in an open square. Living water from the belly of the Lion of Judah!
Budapest Breakfast
Wayne has meetings all day, so we rose early and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast overlooking the river.
Thirty-Second Smack Down by Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich on Sarah Palin. This is has been around for awhile, but if you haven’t seen it, enjoy.
Bonnie Saul Wilks 