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.
What Bible verses or stories inspire contentment in your life?
Daniel: The stories of Daniel and David overcoming adversity comfort me. They trusted in God. Psalm 23 also gives me comfort. God is guiding my life and path toward our heavenly home.
Blog: It was a mistake
I will remember this day for ever. My husband said he expects us to touch on the topic again over the weeks to come. I told him we most definitely will.
Blog: The man for me
We pedaled our bikes together against strong headwind. I complained a little because my bike was so heavy to pedal and I felt cold. We had gone for a jog or a bike ride every single evening during the lockdown. My husband asked me to bike by his side in such a way that he could protect me from the worst wind. How romantic!
Blog: Balance between work and rest
Summer in Finland is short indeed. Is it even shorter now than when I was a child? Or have I just, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of daily life, forgotten to pause and enjoy the warmth of the summer, the soft breeze and the buzzing insects?
Blog: Back to services
Deep in thought I walk through the double doors. There is a table with four hand sanitizer dispensers. I rub the liquid into my hands and look around. Cheerful expressions. But also some bewilderment. How should we go about this?
Blog: Can I help?
That evening I sat slumped on the edge of my bed. I did not have the energy to cry, but the tears on my cheeks kept flowing on their own. I was thinking about my own and my husband’s health. I was wondering if our children would get enough joy and support. I was worried about our mortgage, the price of the confirmation camp, the high cost of the upcoming opisto year, the number of medical appointments. All things that piled up to make a burden. I tried to calculate the equation of sickness benefits and home care allowance, until I just could not go on any more. I stared ahead with unseeing eyes and prayed.
Blog: Lonesome for Mother
Last spring I was especially lonesome for my mother. The mother who was ready to manage and take care of all things, with whom I could share my joys and sorrows, who helped me plant tomatoes seedlings and lettuce, tend to flowers, and marvel at the miracles of spring and summer. The mother with whom I sat at services and shed tears of joy while singing a touching song. The mother who always asked me if I had had a good day and saw right away if things had not been good.
Blog: Letter to my mother
Thank you, Mother, for teaching me the ABC of life. You were loving and caring. By your example and advice you taught me about simple faith. You trusted in me, though I was not always worthy of your trust. You were hard-working and thereby taught me to appreciate work.
Blog: Music – a source of energy and joy
When I wake up in the morning, I like to begin my day by putting on some music. That helps me get started with my daily chores.
Blog: Summer of psalms
We had services in Tervola church on the second Sunday of July. There was one sermon and some singing. I meant to remember the psalm text that was read as an introduction to the sermon, but I forgot it. I wonder if it was Psalm 85 or 86? or 84?
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.
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Maa, kohota Herralle riemuhuuto! Iloitkaa ja riemuitkaa, laulakaa ja soittakaa! Ylistäkää Herraa harpun sävelin, soittakaa ja laulakaa! Ps. 98:4–5
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