I'm In Heidelberg!

We had a fabulous time with Serge and Nancy and their two kids. The time truly flew by... 

Nancy made breakfast for us and then drove us to the train station. We missed the 8:30 train but caught the 8:59 train which arrived in Brussel Nord at 9:22. We dashed over to the Flixbus 'stop' and there were so many people. But no one really there to answer any questions. The bus that came was Freiburg... Then the one to Paris Gare. Finally at 10:05, the bus came. We loaded up everything and we realized that we forgot our snack bag. BUMMER. And we didn't go buy anything because we didn't want to miss the bus.

The bus did not make any 'rest stops'... So, we only had water. It stopped several times just to pick up people. But it was not like the one to Edinburgh when the bus stopped and you can go buy food and go for bathroom breaks. It was a long ride, but I rested and looked out the window. We passed through Luxemberg and several other quaint little towns.

We arrived in Heidelberg at around 5:50 and walked to the supermarket to pick up items for breakfast. Then we were off on a 40 minute trek to our lodging.

It took us a bit of time to find the place, but we love the apartment. It's spacious and located right near the Haupstrasse and the Castle and across from PhilosophenWeg! So, after getting settled, we went out for schnitzel and fries... yummy!

We then walked all the way down Haupstrasse and back up... We had been in a bus all day. It sure felt good to be walking around in Heidelberg even if it was 10pm!

Tomorrow I'll have my quiet time and then go for a run. We will have breakfast in the apartment and then walk up to the Schloss via the steps and see if we can get into Moore Haus! We will again walk down Haupstrasse and go across the Neckar. We also have to buy some gelato and pastries... Yes, it will be another full day!

Daily Lovely Insight:

These are some of the highlights from the HOP Sunday sermon!

Definition of Turmoil: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion 

(Merriam-Webster dictionary)

1. Turmoils can be big or small, but God's grace is always sufficient for us. See 1 Cor. 12:8-9

2. We can delay our learning of God's lessons, but our good and everlasting God will make sure we learn it eventually.

3. For Christ’s sake, we should delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when we are weak, then we are strong. See 2 Cor. 12:10

4. Let's get to know each other's troubles. Let's learn from other more mature believers who can share their experiences and wisdom with us.

5. Don't just invite Jesus to your house when encountering turmoils. Jesus wants to stay. Do not be afraid to show your "messy house". He is the only one who can and is willing to help us clean the inside. Open the door. He is outside with a bucket and mop ready and waiting.

6. We are one body. Let's embrace our turmoils. Face them together and grow in Christ. See 1 Cor. 12:27

Seek Him First!