June July August 2023

by | Jun 3, 2023 | Newsletter

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

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Newsletter

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

by | Feb 19, 2023 | Newsletter

‘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

by | Dec 1, 2022 | Newsletter

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...

November 2022

by | Nov 5, 2022 | Newsletter

Comfort in Store On the first weekend of November, All Saints’ Day, we remember those who have passed away. At that time, beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount are often read in churches. One of them reads: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they...

September October 2022

by | Sep 9, 2022 | Newsletter

Part of the Larger Story  John F. Kennedy gave a famous speech at the time: “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.” Kennedy later...