Germany was one of the highlights of my life so far It was so much fun to be in a different country and explore their culture, lifestyle, and cool locations. Continue reading “A Quick Overview”
Author: Michael Merz
Wittenberg Church
Going to Wittenberg and getting to Worship in the church there on the 500th anniversary of the reformation was a pretty cool experience. It was interesting to be in the very place where Luther started the change that engendered my own branch of Christianity. Continue reading “Wittenberg Church”
The Kölner Dom
The Kölner Dom was absolutely magnificent. It was the very first thing you could see as you walked out of the train station in Köln and you couldn’t miss it. It rose far above any other surrounding buildings with its twin spires stretching over 150 meters tall. During our entire stay, it never got old just looking up at it. Going to the top, as you can imagine, was an incredible view itself in addition to the ornate carvings over every piece of stone all the way to the top. Continue reading “The Kölner Dom”
Holocaust Reflections
Every time I take time to remember the events of the holocaust I am very sobered and reminded of the quote that roughly says, “one death is tragedy but a thousand deaths is only a number.” Continue reading “Holocaust Reflections”
Initial Thoughts on Germany
I have been in Germany now for six days now and it is amazing! At first it was a struggle to get adjusted, not only to a new time zone, but to a new space and system of living. Continue reading “Initial Thoughts on Germany”