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: I met a man who had found a treasure
I received an interesting email last summer. It was from a man who was about my age and had recently received the grace of repentance through online services. He wanted to go to the Summer Services, but did not know if he could go there just like that, and how he should prepare for going there. He had not yet had the courage to go to local services. He came from outside the Conservative Laestadian community and was not familiar with the people, their customs and culture, the community, or anything else. For him, everything was new and special.
Blog: The world’s shortest commute to work
I grew up at Jämsä opisto, then moved house a few times, and finally settled at Lohiranta, Posio, which is where my husband comes from. I have already lived here for more than half of my life.
Blog: Cottage turned into a home
Our house has been my home for most of my life. Before that it was the home of a Karelian family evacuated from their own home during the war. They had some dairy cows and lived in a small cottage.
Blog: My place in the world
“Mummy, you are here for me. You are here for all of us who are dear to you”. The words spoken by our three-year-old make me pause with a warm feeling in my heart. “Yes, I am here for you”, I say. “For every one of you who are dear to me”.
Blog: Sky and space, what are you?
Do you remember how, as a child, you sometimes lay down on the snow-covered ground and gazed at the starry sky? Maybe you even recognized some of the constellations. Do you remember that strange feeling? That space seemed so large and alien, wonderful and fascinating. Maybe even a bit frightening.
Blog: Poems open up new views
People who enjoy reading fictive prose may be less familiar with poems. Some even find them hard to understand. Yet poems often depict ordinary life events in a concise way.
Blog: Mother
Mother makes sure there is a kampanisu for each of her friends. For her, the comb-shaped kam¬pa¬ni¬su pastry is the best treat she can ever give to anybody.
Blog: Social distancing – physically far but emotionally close by
We have a large tower of toilet paper in our living room. The tower is as tall as the children and quite unstable. Using gymnastic rings, the children one by one swing over to the tower and kick it over. The room is full of laughter, joy and giggles.
Blog: Everything all right
It is a crisp, cool autumn afternoon. I realize I have enough time after the school day to drive to our country cottage, pick a pail of currants and make them into juice on the wood-burning stove. What better way to unwind after a day in a noisy classroom!
Blog: Opening the door of my writing chamber
”Many thanks for sending your sample blog text to Päivämies! We would like to invite you to start as a new online blogger.”
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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