Sermons

1st of September I write this some time before it comes out on the internet. The last happenings will therefore not be mentioned in this article. You might therefore wonder why I have not mentioned some of the things that have happened during the last three-four months. They might confirm the things I write about. I also feel an urge to emphasize that I am not an expert on this subject. I will only make some reflections on the subject, but I can say the same as Paul once said: “I also have a ... (read more)

15th of June I know that different countries have vacations at different times, but this is the last one I write before people in my country take a leave, a little summer holiday. Your plans might be ready a long time ago, but I will philosophy around this theme in spite of that. FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW THAT GOD IS FOR YOU AND HE DESIRES THE VERY BEST FOR YOU. Go with me to 3rd. John 2. It says: “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just ... (read more)

1st of June I am writing this during the Olympics in Canada and everybody is wondering if his or her country is getting a medal. Is their favorite getting a gold medal? Disappointment and joy go side by side. Some people have enormous expectations and get very upset when these are not met. It is not easy for the participants to make their best under these conditions. Quite a few get nervous. I am very impressed by those who win and feel very sorry for those who loose. No one comes to the ... (read more)

15th of May Part 2 Last time I wrote about my preparations before travelling and I asked if you were prepared for the fact that Jesus is coming back. Where do you go when you die? I will probably write about these things again, but I will write about preparations for everyday living and about accidents and disasters. I am writing this chapter only a few weeks after the terrible earthquake in Haiti. I was deeply moved by the destruction and the terrible sufferings and I cried even if I do not ... (read more)

1st of May Part 1 I will write about different types of preparation and have asked the Holy Spirit to help me. I travel quite a bit and a lot of time is used before I actual travel, time of preparation. Some of these preparations can be quite likeable and interesting, but also very tiresome. I prepare myself much better when I am supposed to travel far away and when I am supposed to be gone for a long time. I do not need so much preparation when I travel by car, but have to be very careful ... (read more)

15th of March What do you think of when you read the head line? Do you think of an exciting television program or a crime novel? Many get an uneasy feeling when they hear the word hunted and they might think of a lonely woman being followed by a dangerous man. They might think of children being persecuted by other children or others who are there to mob them. They might also think of people who are constantly exposed to accidents. I can assure you that God had neither of these things in mind ... (read more)

1st of March I write this at a time when everybody has been talking about the common flu or the special “swine-flu”. Newspapers and all other media have been writing about this for weeks and months. They have been full of threats, reports and information. I am in Norway right now and the newspapers have been given information about which groups to be vaccinated first and people have even been lying and said that they had sickness they didn’t have in order to get the vaccination first. ... (read more)

15th of February Right now I am working with people who are suffering with a physical or a mental problem. This is what I am educated for, but I have not forgotten my calling and I will therefore do this only for a few months. We can all make a difference. It is not dependant on people or on place. I work with people coming from different backgrounds and with a variety of problems. Many of them carry a sack with heavy things in it. Only a few call themselves Christians even if most of them are ... (read more)

15th of December If you enter a supermarket now during the pre-Christmas time, you can listen to the old hit-tune: “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” People start dreaming about white snow, a sledge and Santa Claus. The music is played in order to get people in the right mood for Christmas. It works since so many people think of Santa Claus and snow when they think of Christmas. Many people become real romantic when they hear this song and visualize the beautiful snow and the Santa ... (read more)

1st of December I can really say that we who live in the North have a time of darkness now. The days are shorter and shorter and some days are really grey. To-day is such a day. Some people become depressed and even I long for more light. I do not especially appreciate snow, but right now I think that snow would make the days brighter. I am glad that this kind of darkness comes from the weather and it has to do with factors outside ourselves. I believe that many of those who are in darkness ... (read more)