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Trust

(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... »

School Shooting in Germany – 17 Dead

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... »

Let’s Make A Deal

Let’s Make A Deal

"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... »

Into the fog…

I used to think that I would eventually figure out God's will for my life. For a little while I had everything well planned. I was in the right place at the right time and getting to know the right people. When the carpet was pulled out from under m... »