Although unplanned, it was nice that our trip home to Germany coincided with the European Soccer Championship games. We were able to join many German fans in rooting for the national team. Another wonderful celebration we were able to take part in was our nephew Nikolai’s wedding to his lovely wife Anne!

Persons with a non-western mindset, such as Native Americans, Polynesians and people of tribal history in general usually identify themselves by stating their name and family background. Who they come from, their parents, grand parents, their clan and tribal membership identify who they are. The parallels to a Christian’s life are stunning. Often we are trying to identify ourselves by the works we do instead of whose we are.