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Reflections From The Dining Room Table: Does It Ever End?

On Nov.13.13 , In Life Transition, Reflections From The Dining Room Table by

Somebody asked me the other day if there is ever a time in life when there are no transitions.  My answer:  transitions are always with you.  People always say that there are two things in life that are guaranteed:  death and taxes.  I disagree.  There are three things that never change, death, taxes and change.  […]

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REFLECTIONS FROM THE DINING ROOM TABLE: A MATTER OF ORDER

On Oct.30.13 , In Reflections From The Dining Room Table by

Germans like to use the term “alles in ordung” which means all is in order.  This translates into a very orderly way of life.  Traffic laws are based upon the fact that everyone know what the order is and everyone does it.  The autobahn is its own system and as long as everyone follows the […]

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REFLECTIONS FROM THE DINING ROOM TABLE: I’m Back!

On Oct.23.13 , In Life Transition, Reflections From The Dining Room Table by

You will notice a slight change in title from what I have been doing.  Since I am not in Wittenberg anymore it just doesn’t seem right to call this “Reflections from a Wittenberg Coffee Shop.  And, truth be told, I should have called it “Reflections from the lobby of the Luther Hotel” because that is […]

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Being a Part of World-Wide Community: What a Joy

On Sep.04.13 , In Life Transition, Reflections from a Coffee House by

What a joy it was to be in Berlin for the 21st Assembly of the Diakonia World Federation under the theme: Diakonia – Healing and Wholeness for the World.  The assembly met at St. Johaness Stift in the Spandau region of Berlin from July 1-July 8.  The schedule was intense and the speakers were outstanding. […]

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Wittenberg English Ministry

On Sep.04.13 , In Life Transition, Reflections from a Coffee House by

It has been a privilege to serve through Wittenberg English Ministry (WEM) in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany.   WEM began 17 years ago through the vision of The Rev. Keith Loesch and the Lord Mayor of Wittenberg.  The concept is to provide a ministry to English speaking peoples as they encounter Wittenberg.  There are three audiences:  tourists […]

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