
News and views from the German-language region of Europe
Neo-Nazis in Dresden – bad day for a trip! |
Filed under Life in Europe |
We try to pick dates to accommodate interested "Gute Nachrichten" readers who want to have a visit, but maybe I should have thought about this weekend a bit more before confirming the appointment! Read more…»»
Music Program in Suriname |
Filed under UCG-Holland |
Our members in Suriname are expanding their assistance program for underpriveleged children to include music instruction. Read more…»»
The Arabic Middle East |
[with comments] Filed under UCG-Germany |
"That’s nothing new," you might think. But I am talking about a new booklet titled "The Middle East in Bible Prophecy." Read more…»»
Lidl adds to Deutsche Bahn chaos |
Filed under Life in Europe |
As if there weren’t enough problems riding the train this winter with ice and snow, discounter Lidl floods the market with cheap train tickets. Read more…»»
Funeral in Berlin |
Filed under UCG-Germany |
My first assignment after returning to Germany was a funeral in Berlin. Read more…»»
Turn on the heat! |
Filed under Back in the USA |
That might seem like a strange request coming from the Gulf Coast area of the United States, but not after the last two weeks. Read more…»»
Roll, Tide, roll |
Filed under Back in the USA |
As a frequent visitor to southern Alabama – and being a foreigner to this part of the country – I have learned that there are two things that the folks here take seriously: football and auto racing. Read more…»»
The silent gospel |
Filed under CoG Potpourri |
Can you preach the gospel of the kingdom of God by not preaching the gospel? Some people apparently think so. Read more…»»
Rest in peace |
Filed under Council of Elders |
One thing I won’t miss about serving on the United Church of God Council of Elders are the teleconferences. Read more…»»
Stepping down |
[with comments] Filed under Council of Elders |
Today I stepped down from the United Church of God Council of Elders. Read more…»»
Paul Kieffer's blog with personal insights and news from the German-language region in Europe.