I was given a neat new (old) book on the history of Regensburg this past week. It was first printed in 1896, but reprinted in 1973. It has the old German font, but I am chewing my way through some of it.  I learned a bit more about Balthasar Hübmeier - a famous figure in Baptist history.  I will write some more about him as I learn more - before his salvation he was a Catholic priest here in Regensburg.  He was burned at the stake in Vienna in 1528.

Hey, just a quick note - the prayer letter link can be found on the right side of your screen.  Just click over there, and you will have access to a PDF file of our latest prayer letter! Thanks!

Here is a scene from the Christkindlmarkt in Hexenagger. This town is about 25 KM from us - the Christmas Market is up by the castle. If you have never experienced the Christmas season in Germany or Austria, you are missing out! We took Julia's mom here, and needless to say, she loved it!

I brought the kids up to a hilltop overlooking the town of Laaber tonight...I was hoping to get a sunset view but the clouds did not cooperate. We still think this is one if the most beautiful places on earth! Think we will sit here and enjoy the view a bit...

We were out at a shopping center here in Rothenburg this week and saw this unusual vehicle. What do you think it is? Look closely...yes, there is a company here in Germany that will come to your shopping center and wash your shopping carts for you!