We have entered the Advent season. In northern Europe this signals a time of long nights, the sun sets early and rises late- here in England it’s not quite as dark and dramatic as you will find further north were above the Arctic Circle there is no sun, merely a little daylight. But even here,” […]
Dutch inspiration
It never ceases to amaze me how at home i feel in The Netherlands. I have never lived there, nor do I speak the language, but it still resonates of something familiar. In this highly populated country there always seem to be space to be who you are, and I enjoy the flat countryside regularly […]
exhausted and exercise
Some days I feel like I’m running around trying to get everything done and I collapse on the couch remembering all that i didn’t get done. Im simply exhausted. I have been told over and over again that I would have more energy if I looked after myself more, and I’m constantly reminded that I […]
Thoughts on Justice, Mercy and Humble Wa...
This last Saturday 11th september 2010 I was preaching on Micah 6:8 “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” as I was reflecting and asking friends for thoughts, the text stuck […]
Mourning not only what was, but what cou...
Mourning not only what was but what could have been As a pastor I seldom experience two days that are identical, its different meetings, different people, some admin-stuff that is repetitive but mostly it’s about walking with people on their journey of life. When you work with people the unexpected happens and you experience joy […]
Time Out on Tenerife
I have been reprimanded for starting a blog and then not updating it regular. I am guilty, (no question,) of not updating at all in July! My Apologies. Its been Time Out for me. After attending Karstens PhD graduation and Newbold College Graduation on July 11 I did indeed take Time out, also called vacation. […]
Proud Wife
Being a proud Wife Its now official I am married to a certified Geek. My Husband received his PhD in Computer Science in July from University of Reading. Needless to say I am very proud, and brag about his achievement to any one who will listen. Being a Dane he himself does not tell people […]
Affirmation
These past couples of weeks have been unique. On may 22 2010 the Adventist church In England affirmed my role and work as a minister by laying on hands and praying a prayer of affirmation on myself and 2 other female colleagues. This was the first time my church did so here in this part […]
who defines how to elect leaders
The election of 2010 in UK is done. Those who have voted have cast their vote, but is the result reflecting the population of this Great Britain? It seems to me that the way the voting system is set up here is not rreflective of democracy. For example how can one party get 23 % […]
election in the UK
Its election time in the UK and TV is covering debates of the three party leaders for the first time. I find it peculiar that TV has not been used for political debate forums before, as I believe its a brilliant media to connect with a “Reality TV” generation that wouldn’t read long manifestos. As […]