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Last Tuesday was the Staff Appreciation Dinner for BFA. It was an evening of celebrating the year with a good meal…. and saying goodbye to departing staff. We also have several staff members leaving for 1-year home assignment due to … Continue reading →

The First of May (Erster Mai/ Maifeiertag) is a “sportlich” holiday in Germany. Everybody does something outside if at all possible. All around town, clubs and groups put up tents and cooked sausages on the grills. Many clubs organize hikes … Continue reading →

Last Friday I walked into the student center during lunch and discovered a crowd of people around the TV. What is it about this wedding that is such a big deal? Is it that there’s royalty involved, and everybody wishes … Continue reading →

Random thoughts about Easter (based on sermons by John Piper, Tim Keller, and Markus Gulden): – The resurrection of Jesus was physical. Our own resurrection at the end of all time will be just as physical – new bodies, new … Continue reading →

I’m in Austria right now, at the edge of a beautiful lake in the Alps. It’s our annual Spring Getaway conference for WorldVenture. It’s a time of rest, refreshment, and catching up on mission business. Normally when I see a … Continue reading →

Last week I had the chance to babysit for a BFA family that lives in France, about a 30 minute drive away from the school. It was relaxing and fun! The youngest daughter plays violin in the beginning orchestra. Her … Continue reading →

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My intermediate orchestra had the idea of doing a Spirit Day (everyone dresses up like something for a day of school). Our theme: BFI (like FBI, except Black Forest Intermediate). At the end of each orchestra practice, we have to … Continue reading →

Last Sunday, there was a baby shower/tea for Valerie! We’re all excited for her little baby to come into the world.

People ask me once in a while, “So how’s your German coming? You fluent yet?” No, I’m not fluent. But I’ve made progress! Speaking is the most difficult for me right now. Some topics are easy and I can just … Continue reading →