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Reflections on Leipzig, Part 2

By Ryan ⋅ May 28, 2007 ⋅ One comment

This post contains the second part of a letter I am writing as follow-up to my recent trip to Leipzig.
While the programmatic success of the mission is something everyone can be pleased with, I think those of us who were involved in the interview process (those who invited friends, asked the interview questions, took notes, [...]

Here Comes the Sun

By Bryan ⋅ May 26, 2007 ⋅ 2 comments

This is a photo of what I awoke to early one morning while in the Rocky Mountains. King David spoke of how the sky above proclaimed His handiwork. That the sun comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. From the rising of the sun to [...]

Reflections on Leipzig, Part 1

By Ryan ⋅ May 23, 2007 ⋅ 4 comments

As many of you know, Michael and I and a few others from our church went on a “mission” to Leipzig as part of an endeavor we call Atlantic Link. The following is the first part of a letter I am writing to all those who supported me and/or expressed interest in an update.
It is [...]

The Best Sales Pitch I’ve Ever Heard

By Ryan ⋅ May 22, 2007 ⋅ 2 comments

This post has almost nothing to do with Christianity.  I just find the situation below to be an interesting case study in the art of persuasion.
A few weeks ago I bought myself a 2007 Altima.  At the dealership I heard the most persuasive argument I’ve ever heard for an extended warranty.  The conversation went something [...]

My German Alter Ego

By Michael ⋅ May 16, 2007 ⋅ 2 comments

I promise to post some more substantial reflections regarding my recent trip to Germany; however, before I do, I thought I would get you up to speed on how I spent my free time. Much like the great David Hasselhoff, I cultivated my own European persona while I was in Germany.
Actually, Elissa noticed [...]

Friday Evening in Leipzig

By Michael ⋅ May 11, 2007 ⋅ 2 comments

Just wanted to send a quick hello to the Band of Brothers. As I write, it is 5:45 on Friday evening, and Beth and I are enjoying our first extended stretch of free time since we arrived in Germany last Friday.
For those of you who don’t know, we’ve been in Leipzig, Germany conducting interviews with [...]

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