I had the opportunity to be embedded for a few days with a group of incredibly talented musicians from Concordia University Irvine as they traveled throughout a few cities in Germany. This music tour was in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation that began in 1517 with Martin Luther in Wittenberg, Germany....
“We refuse to be enemies” – Daoud Nassar This was my 3rd peacemaking pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine with the Telos Group. I could talk for pages and pages about why we go, what we do, and who we meet along the way, but I will have to suffice with these photos for the most part. I...
For 9 months, my wife and I had the privilege to live in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem, the place where our Lord Jesus was born. We were living and volunteering alongside the wonderful people at the Diyar Consortium, a Lutheran-based cultural organization who’s goal is to give the Palestinian people abundant life through community...
Here are a few snapshots of our VISA-run to France to stay with our friends David, Kelli and their son Cohen. The Smith’s currently live in the city of Tours, France, which is right in the middle of the beautiful Loire Valley. David is a professional volleyball player on contract with Tours Club (and they...
Some scenes from a few weeks in in Italy, Germany and Austria. I was on a landscape high. Everything was so gorgeous, I couldn’t help myself.