building a community of grace
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- In a world of independence, self-sufficiency, strong going and no signs of weakness, it is hard to imagine myself as an adult being pictured holding the right hand of my father. You might find the picture cute of a mother holding her daughter’s hand or... Continue Reading →
Homily - Sunday, the 20th Oct 2024 Reading: Mark 10:35-45 In my journey to Cambodia this time, in a small village called Poi Pot, in the border between Cambodia and Thailand, I met with a young person- M. He is a village evangelist who associates with the Hope Centre in the little village. They run... Continue Reading →
Homily - Sunday, the 13th October 2024 Reading: Hebrews 4:15-16 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Soaring on wings like eagles So effortless, peaceful, steady, High above all the daily ground work, the labor, the sweat of trying to climb step by step. There is not even a flap of wings that carry the majestic bird higher and higher Circles written... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Vulnerable??? -- It feels like an expression of weakness in times of armament, too high a risk in a world of arrows of criticism and superiority, no good choice when it is important to be untouchable, independent and strong. Why would I make myself vulnerable,... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Since we have moved, it has been very difficult to come and visit and be in fellowship with you all. It has been a bit of a whirlwind, with Jasmine starting kita and running the place as if she owns it, and Tatjana and I... Continue Reading →
Homily - Sunday the 14th April 2024 Reading: Psalm 4 One of the animals I have enjoyed watching the most was the Kwala- It sleeps 18-20 hours a day. The word means- no drink and they feed on eucalyptus leaves. Given an option would we prefer such a life? Have you heard this question in... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Last week at UWC Robert Bosch College, I began teaching a unit on religion as part of the International Baccalaureate course ‘Theory of Knowledge’. It’s one theme of five that students can choose among. Many did in fact, wanting to explore the interesting relationship between... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Last week, I completed teaching a unit on mathematics as part of the course ‘Theory of Knowledge’ at UWC Robert Bosch College. It’s not an ‘area of knowledge’ that I particularly enjoy teaching, as I have limited background and competence in mathematics. During this year’s... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Some of you might know that I am intensely engaged with the study of humor and its multiple facets. Recently I came across a very interesting book written by Gisela Matthiae: „Wo der Glaube ist, da ist auch Lachen“ („Where is Faith, there is Laughter). ... Continue Reading →
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