Back home from the lands of giants

We're home again from probably one of the best CONNECTS we've ever attended, the Europe CONNECT 2011 on "Giants in the land". The general topic were the giants of faith in Hebr 11, and it was just great. After a giant lack of sleep, a bumpy flight home with Tyrolean Airlines and many many thoughts and people in your heart we're home again. And tired. Good night for today!

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