My Berlin: The District of Marzahn

by | Jul 29, 2017 | Uncategorized

“Americans Don’t Live in Marzahn” – A quote from a neighbor as he heard our accent. It’s not that we are not welcome, we just stand out as “well off westerners” who typically do not call Marzahn home. We stand out as more of a curiosity. Berlin is often...

Looking Forward by Denise

by | Sep 22, 2016 | Uncategorized

The countdown to a new part of our journey has begun. All the dreams and desires that the Lord has placed in my heart are just within reach. First will be the countless hours of learning the language and immersing myself in the culture.  As much as I actually enjoy...

Looking Back by Aaron

by | Sep 22, 2016 | Uncategorized

Soon afterwards, He (Jesus) began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him…and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means. Luke 8:1&3b   I have had...
Culture Shock

Culture Shock

by | Apr 26, 2016 | Uncategorized

A message from a friend with some thoughts that stood out to her from a recent conversation with our team leader about moving to Germany: I was struck by the inescapable overlay of a non-Christian influenced society on all parts of your lives. I knew you guys were...

Another Step of Faith – Making it Final

by | Oct 17, 2015 | Updates

This past Wednesday, I was put in a position to take another step of faith in this journey.  My manager and the next manager up were ready to announce to the rest of my co-workers the plans for me to step away from my job at the Bank in May/June 2016.  Both wanted to...

Choosing His Way

by | Aug 11, 2015 | Updates

I love how God gives us the opportunity to choose His way, even when it goes against what we originally desired. As part of this process we sold our house and moved into an apartment. With this move the younger two ended up in a new school district. This would have...

Looking Back

by | Jun 16, 2015 | Updates

Looking back at the past year it is amazing to see all that God has done.  Above is the house we called home for several years.  We officially sold the house on June 27, 2014, as we made preparation for a new season in our lives.  After a few crazy weeks living in a...