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Update on Shootings in Germany

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 ... »

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... »