We have been blessed to be able to travel on our preparation days to various European destinations and have seen some amazingly old and beautiful churches. Notre Dame, Paris, France; St. Jakob’s Cathedral, Vienna, Austria; Koln Cathedral, Germany; Frauenkirche, Frankfurt; Madrid, Spain; Frauenkirche, Dresden; St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy; Toledo, Spain; Mainz, Germany; St. Peter’s Cathedral, Trier, Germany; Kaiser-Wilhelm Cathedral, Berlin, Germany; Seifen, Germany and many many many others. Every little village has its own steeple peering above the red or brown or black roof tops of homes, businesses, apartments, schools and government buildings. We have seen views from the ground level.
We have seen views from the highest of these church towers.
We have seen views of intricately tiled floors.
We have seen the most beautiful the stained glass windows imaginable.
We have seen views of the interiors and the altars and the statues. 
We have seen painted ceilings and one with a hole.
We have seen plenty of organs and heard some, too.
The best part of seeing the churches is being with the people inside. Some are there to see the artifacts and the paintings and to light candles. Some are there as a part of a tour group. Some bring their children and teach them to be quiet and sensitive to others around them. Some are praying. Some are meditating. Some are wiping their eyes. For some, their visit to a particular church is their lifetime pilgrimage finally realized. Sunday church services may not be well attended by Europeans, however, there are many many reminders in every big city, mid-sized town and even the smallest village of the reasons to reflect on where they come from, why they are here, and where they are going. There are many who believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, though there are different ways we choose to worship and honor Him as our Savior. Any building that encourages us to think of Him is a blessing to humanity and a great reminder of His love for all.