Category Archives: Travels

Auf Achse in Athen (3)

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Gleich vom ersten Tag ging es los und zwar kräftig. Wir hatten die erste Woche kein Auto, sondern machten uns zu Fuß auf den Weg. Mit „Google Maps“ waren wir ja bestens ausgerüstet, obwohl mein Telefon meist nach ein paar … Continue reading →

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Urlaub in Griechenland 2020

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Drei Wochen Griechenland, das hätten wir uns vorher kaum träumen lassen. Hörte sich das doch an wie ein Märchen von ganz woanders. Doch das ist unser Urlaub in 2020 geworden – inmitten der Coronaepidemie. Schweden sollte es gewesen sein: Kühl, … Continue reading →

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Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens.

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Our good God is greatest of all and for all: Again, after the manner of a good lawgiver, Moses impresses and repeats the greatness and goodness of the God who commands. “Behold,” he says, “there are various heavens and various … Continue reading →

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God stands by His promise

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set His love upon you and chose you. Deuteronomy 7:7 Dr. Martin Luther continues with his running commentary on this great book Deuteronomy. He … Continue reading →

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You want to follow Jesus?

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Let us pray:  O good and gracious God, heavenly Father + Grant us Your Spirit of Truth and Peace, that we may understand Your holy Will and follow Your Directions and trust Your Promises from the bottom of our heart … Continue reading →

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The silver bells of St. Cyriacus

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

The Benedictine abbey Wimmelburg – just north of Lutherstadt Eisleben and south of Mansfeld – founded just after the turn of the 1st Millennium was dedicated to the legendary martyr St. Cyriacus, who is one of the 14 Holy Helpers. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Rügen

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

During this time, people are anxious to get out into the open once again. It´s normal, if you consider that the average living space in Germany is just a little more than 40 square meters per person. That´s why they … Continue reading →

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Nachträglich zum Vatertag: Gottes Wort bleibt in Ewigkeit. Amen.

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Fängt man zuerst mit dem besten Wein an oder hält man den nach göttlichem Vorbild für zuletzt? Da ich nicht weiß, wie lange das noch weiter geht, halte ich mich mal an die übliche Abfolge und fange in der Beschreibung … Continue reading →

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Classical Weimar: A wonderful place to be!

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Going to Weimar is obvious for any German teacher, especially if you specialized in the classics. But it´s also a hotspot for any culture lover, foodie or if you´re looking at a 2-hour travelling limit from your home base in … Continue reading →

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The parsonage – a good place to be +

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Next to the church comes the parsonage. The study window looks out upon the churchyard, and if the pastor wants to see the steeple near, he must raise his head and eyes higher than other people need. The bell that … Continue reading →

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