
News and views from the German-language region of Europe
German mating season 2012 |
Filed under Life in Europe |
My amateur anthropological observation of young Germans led to additional insights this year on the customs of the native population in my vicinity.
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Is it worth it? |
Filed under Sabbath Thoughts |
The gospels tell us that Jesus' disciples accepted their calling to follow him. They were with him constantly, which was not unusual back then for the students of great teachers. Read more…»»
A Kieffer gets published |
Filed under Family |
My nephew Lon 's book on caregivers has been published and is available on amazon. Read more…»»
You didn't see that 40 years ago |
Filed under Life in Europe |
In contrast to America – and Switzerland – Germans did not tend to "fly the flag" when I first came to Germany 41 years ago. Read more…»»
A minor kitchen makeover |
Filed under Life in Europe |
When I got back to Germany last month, my refrigerator had given up the ghost. Read more…»»
"Night to be much observed" |
Filed under UCG-Germany |
This evening I met some friends for our church’s traditional "Night to be much observed." Read more…»»
Train nostalgia: TEE "Rheingold" |
Filed under Life in Europe |
As I waited for my train to Berlin this morning at Cologne's main station, a bit of train nostalgia rolled on the other side of the platform. Read more…»»
Christ, our Passover |
Filed under Sabbath Thoughts |
In 1 Corinthians 5:7, Paul wrote that "Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us." This statement holds profound meaning for Christians. Read more…»»
Admitting our mistakes |
Filed under Sabbath Thoughts |
Everyone makes mistakes. That is part of being human. Read more…»»
See ya later alligator! |
Filed under Back in the USA |
Or maybe not, since this one won’t be doing much anymore.
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Paul Kieffer's blog with personal insights and news from the German-language region in Europe.