Tag: hope
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The Look of Hope
The morning was hot and damp, but I still woke up excited. It was HOPE DAY; a day for changing lives and crafting futures. We got into the car and drove into the jungle of Laos. It was important to get to the village before the roads were flooded due to the rain season. We…
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Called to Feel
Those who follow me on social media will have registered that I’ve been traveling a bit this summer. Rather than blogging about it concurrently, I decided to stay present in the moment. To experience. Feel. Cry. And ponder. I’ve needed some time to reflect upon everything we’ve seen and heard this summer. For the upcoming…
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Love, Healing, Hope and Restoration in Cuba
Hola! Tiene agua? No. We don’t have water. Pero tenenos galletas y esmalte de uñas. But we have biscuits. And nail polish. Do you want some? It is impossible to spend time in Cuba without being thoroughly impressed by los Cubanos. They are charming, friendly, well-educated and hardworking. Even though resources are extremely limited, they…
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Esa es Cuba – Life, Hope and Struggle for Survival
Thomas and I are in Cuba this week with a team from our home church, visiting local churches and encouraging them to cooperate across denominations. I am wrecked by this wonderful people who work so hard even though resources are scarce. The will to live and thrive is fierce beyond comprehension. It would have been…
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Days Off and Holy Unrest
This Easter has been peaceful and fantastic. We had made plans for the holiday, but due to heavy snowfall in the South of Norway we were not able to go as planned. So, we enjoyed our days off at home, just going on day trips in the region. We’ve had long meals. Slow-cooked elk roast…
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Do It Again, Lord! The Power of a Testimony
This weekend I talked to a wonderful young woman who was suffering from a very painful disease. My mind wandered to a treasured memory and I shared the testimony with her. My own humiliating experience with a prayer I never asked for, was turned into an exceptional moment when a woman was instantly healed of endometriosis.…
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Hopes and Dreams in Times of Uncertainty
The young man in front of me was quiet, reflected, articulate. When the political situation dramatically shifted in his home country, he had to flee. He left the life he knew, his family, friends; everything and everyone that once had provided him with a sense of security. Who would welcome him? Was there a life…
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Searching for the Hem of His Garment
The woman sitting next to me in the car had a long history of undiagnosed illness. Life had been a struggle for many years and she could not see any immediate solution. She was desperately longing for healing. “If only I knew what’s wrong with me!” She shook her head while remembering the many people…
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Letters from Heroes – The Messages in my Inbox
These last weeks I have shared openly about hospitals and surgery, fears and frustration, life and laughter. We are doing fine, by the way! Thank you for the major outpouring of love and encouragement, it’s been overwhelming. I always make it a point to share honestly about where we are at in life at any…
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Hope, Hurt and Hospitals
”I’m in pain! And I blame God!” The tiny woman in front of me shot off a verbal projectile the very moment I saw her. The hurt and disappointment in her eyes were overwhelming. She is such a prayer warrior, always lifting up people in need before the Lord. So, why had he not protected…