Authentically Include Others
I sometimes see a fellow traveler of the way sitting alone at services. I wonder what brought them there to sit alone. I seldom find strength to go talk to them. Imagine arriving at services and no one notices you; no one speaks to you.
What does God say?
Many relevant topics today are discussed in smaller groups and larger groups, such as church discussions. When I have questions about what God’s Word teaches on a certain topic, I ask a parent or family member. As a young person, I learn about what God’s Word says through sermons, presentations, discussion and visiting with family and friends.
Blog: Half of my life
On May 13th this year my husband had spent half of his life with me. For me, that milestone date was already in November last year. I had once calculated those dates just for fun, but in the bustle of daily life I had forgotten my own milestone date.
Blog: Exceptionally sensitive conscience
I will write about a topic that I, and probably many of those who are like me, would rather not discuss with other people. I hope that what I say here will serve as peer support to those tormented by similar anxieties.
Blog: Experiences of support and foster parenting
While following the lives of my siblings’ families and children as a young girl, I dreamed of a family of my own. But the Heavenly Father had different plans for me.
Blog: A dream come true
Do you have a big dream right now? Something concrete and completely realizable? Watch out: it may become true some day. Maybe not quite painlessly and not right away, but some day what is now only a dream may actually be reality
Blog: Do you have a longing?
She looks directly at me, but then her gaze shifts to the window and the large aspen trees and dark green spruces that grow outside.
Blog: A small angel above my head
We adults were a bit embarrassed and also looked out of the window. We saw neither an angel, nor any other flying creature. We were wondering if the child really saw an angel or just a bird.
Blog: Senior fitness
I go jogging five times a week for about three quarters of an hour at a time. I do stretching and other exercises at home. I go swimming with my wife.
Blog: Campus Luokkanen
I’m sure this will be OK. We will just do one month of distance schooling at home. No-one will need to repeat a grade, no-one will be seriously left behind in such a short time. Very good that none of our kids have any need for special support, and I only have five kids to keep an eye on. Some others will have a lot more to do.
Blog: Could less actually be more?
During the exceptional spring of illness and lockdown, many people discovered the recreational value of nature. When you feel utterly exhausted, you can find rest and peace in the forest. I hope that, during the coronavirus pandemic, we learnt to regard nature as a significant source of wellbeing and to choose a more environmentally-friendly way of life.
Blog: Important realization
I start writing this blog post halfway through the Epiphany services of Helsinki rauhanyhdistys. There was a discussion that made me want to write.
Tehän tunnette Herramme Jeesuksen Kristuksen armon: hän oli rikas mutta tuli köyhäksi teidän vuoksenne, jotta te rikastuisitte hänen köyhyydestään. 2. Kor. 8:9
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