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Reflections from a Wittenberg Coffee House – Life and Listening

On Jun.14.13 , In Reflections from a Coffee House by

Today I began my Wittenberg English Ministry (WEM) by “myself” but not really.  I said farewell to Elizabeth Schnabel who served as Deputy Director until I could arrive.  She was so helpful to me in the short time we worked together.  As she left, I suddenly had to remember things.  That was I when I […]

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Reflections from a Wittenberg Coffee House – What A Day!

On Jun.13.13 , In Reflections from a Coffee House by

WHAT A DAY!  Jet lag is a strange partner.  I woke up at 5 a.m. listening to some of the most beautiful bird calls ever and began to prepare for my day.  Had a wonderful German breakfast and then it all started. I had this one day to be oriented to what I am to […]

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Reflections From A Coffee House-Taking the Life Journey Lightly

On Jun.12.13 , In Reflections from a Coffee House by

I am now in Wittenberg.  In the past 24 hours I have been in auto, plane, bus and train. When I arrived in Wittenberg the train station was closed and no taxis were available so I walked into old town and found my room.  I cannot move into the apartment until Friday.  I am about […]

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Reflections from a Coffee House (Day 3)

On Jun.11.13 , In Reflections from a Coffee House by

Can’t really tell you what the blog topics will be about each day.  I am fairly sure that I will write about transitions, personal change and things like that but I also just want to have a place to write about what I am doing, what I am thinking, and what things might be meaning […]

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Reflections from a Coffee House (Day 2)

On Jun.10.13 , In Reflections from a Coffee House by

Transitions can be seen as a trapeze artist moves arm by arm from one swing to another.  A successful transition requires that the trapeze artist LET GO of one swing while grabbing on to the other.  If one doesn’t let go, the transition ends and stagnation begins. When I get on the plane tomorrow to […]

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