Archive | February, 2009

Prague

This past week I found myself in another city in Europe. I know I say that about most cities I visit here but Europe is full of fascinating cities, full of history and tradition yet with a common element: needing the gospel in a personal and relevant way. Prague was no different for me. I [...]

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Strasbourg, France – Valentine’s Day 09

This weekend my wife Susan and I celebrated 22 years of marriage. Yes, that is right. I am a helpless romantic. We were married on Valentines Day. Someone told us that roses would be cheaper on that day. They were lying. Smile. We were able to take an overnight trip to a city that we [...]

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The Intangible Mission Journey

I am convinced that our ministry in Europe can sometimes be “intangible”. I am not meaning by this that it is not needed or is unimportant compared to countries for example that are in the 10/40 window for I believe there is an extreme need in Europe and it is strategically very important. For one [...]

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a new type of missionary

Paris. Athens. Budapest. Frankfurt. Rome. Madrid. Vienna. Stockholm. Basel. The urban centers of Europe are the new frontier of missions. Stockbroker. Artist. Lawyer. Electrician. Professor. Programmer. And these are its missionaries. While Europe doesn’t often spring to Americans’ minds when they hear the word “missions,” the spiritual need in the region is overwhelming. Less than [...]

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language learning

Last week I was sitting in one of our meetings where we talk with people who have lived overseas for less than a year. It is a time for refreshment as well as some training opportunities. Being a language student myself (notice I did not say a good one) I went to one of the [...]

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