"For the visitor unfamiliar with Estonia, the smallness and flatness of the country can be deceptive. Like the taciturn and reticent Estonians, the subdued landscape, with its absence of emotionally dramatic vistas and panoramatic heights, recalls in the late 20th century an earlier time, quieter and more spare, where there simply were fewer people in … Continue reading President Ilves on Estonia
I think I could go hostels as a matter o…
I think I could go hostels as a matter of course. No frills and a "community" feel. Wonder how the kids would do.
Reading, blogging and spitballing in the…
Reading, blogging and spitballing in the cafe of the Backpackers Hostel in Stockholm. Meetings on Monday and Tuesday. Home on Wednesday. Lea is holding down the fort with the brat-pack.
SEA PRAYER Carmina Gadelica Volume 1 by Alexander…
SEA PRAYER (Carmina Gadelica, Volume 1, by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900]) www.sacred-texts.com HELMSMAN:Blest be the boat. CREW:God the Father bless her. HELMSMAN: Blest be the boat. CREW:God the Son bless her. HELMSMAN: Blest be the boat. CREW:God the Spirit bless her. ALL:God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, Bless the boat. HELMSMAN:What can befall … Continue reading SEA PRAYER Carmina Gadelica Volume 1 by Alexander…
I’ve taken a dive into the deep end on …
I've taken a dive into the deep end on commitments this New Year. Tired of two few challenges last year, I agreed to some additional ones this year that are sure to keep me hopping. The biggies include: changing poopy diapers and speaking baby-talk in the mornings participating on the Union's mission council and developing … Continue reading I’ve taken a dive into the deep end on …
The gospel is not simply information to …
The gospel is not simply information to be added to current cultural understandings. It is a transforming power that changes individuals and societies into signs and witnesses of the kingdom of God.Paul G. Heibert, "The Gospel in Human Contexts"