A Stampede of Grace

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Usually during lent I choose to fast something and, not just anything, but something that I really enjoy. Most of the time it has been coffee, but alcohol and cake have also been options. I, like so many other people, have fasted not to punish... Continue Reading →

Compassion 

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Last week I finally called a dear friend whom I had wanted to contact for a long time. She is not well, I knew that.  I hadn't heard from her in a while. My everyday life was so busy these weeks and I was so... Continue Reading →

Go and sit in the sun!

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- One of the many benefits of a mid-week meditation is that we know the weather forecast for the rest of the week. And the good news is: it will be sunny!!! For all of us who are familiar with the rigors of the German winter,... Continue Reading →

Faith

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Today I am piggy-backing off of two of our own ACF members—Daphne and Will—to repeat and add on to thoughts on faith. Faith is one of those words that are frequently tossed around in conversation and yet, is still hard to explain. Hebrews defines faith... Continue Reading →

Hope

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- The first candle of the advent wreath lit is traditionally the candle of Hope. The Christmas season is a season of waiting and hoping. The birth of Jesus took place in a dark oppressive time in Palestine’s history. Rome was the one calling the shots... Continue Reading →

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