November 2023

Pyhä ja arki— From sacred to everyday life There are seven days in a week, of which, according to Christian tradition, Sunday is a holy day. Sunday was the day of Jesus’ resurrection. For some of you, the significance of Sunday spent in childhood and youth, both...

September October 2023

Valmiiseen pöytään — To the set table During the summer vacation in Finland, it was again a pleasure to meet friends and family. There were also occasions when we experienced almost extravagant hospitality. It felt nice and somehow special, although it was also a...

June July August 2023

Seeking Peace   There is a story about a wealthy man who was willing to pay a large sum of money to the artist who could best describe what peace is. Several artists brought their paintings of beautiful sunsets and flower meadows for him to see. The man was not...

April May 2023

Mahdollisuuksien Jumala—The God of All Possibilities   Easter’s message from the empty tomb is: “He is not here; he has risen” (Matthew 28:6). Jesus lives. He conquered the power of sin and death. The resurrection of Jesus is the core message of the...

February March 2023

‘Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God. ‘ Politicians and people who have influence may quickly get into trouble for what they say in the media. The Pharisees of Jesus’ time also tried to trap him by asking if a Jew...

Dec 2022 Jan 2023

Koko kansan juhla — The Great Joy for All the People   Celebrations bring people together: birthdays, weddings, graduations, and many other happy gatherings. Different cultures and nations have their own kinds of celebrations. An angel appeared in the night field...