Extremes are by definition out of the ordinary. In life, in the economy, in history, in theology, in marriages, in parenting, etc., there is, as it were, a pendulum that swings. If you’ve ever watched a grandfather clock you’ll see that the pendulum s…

As many of our friends back in the States have heard and seen in TV, there has been a terrible school shooting in Winnenden, Germany – which is only 13 km (9 miles) from our home in Rudersberg. (Click on map for larger image). Although there is never …

(There is always a danger of writing when you are tired. Right now, I am tired…so, here is my disclaimer: we’ve all had these thoughts, I am just expressing them in an open format.)One of my New Year’s Resolutions this year was to “learn to be conte…

Many of our friends will have heard about a school shooting in Germany. Most of the shooting took place in Winnenden (about 9 miles from our home) and then he fled to Wendlingen (about 40 kilometers/26 miles away). The latest count is 17 dead. There ar…

“Pete! Pete Zefo! Wake up! You set your alarm for this time for a reason. Don’t hit snooze. Don’t go back to bed. You cannot lead others unless you can lead yourself. Wake up!”The above is what I wake up to every day. I have recorded that messa…