It’s somewhat familiar, this peering into the darkness, this threat of losing my freedom, possessions and provisions. Forty years ago, in 1980 I, together with other students, spent much of my time trying to avoid being detained by the security police. That same year I learned what true freedom is, when I became a Christian. … Read more
I often like things to get done smoothly and quickly. I don’t like trouble, interruptions and anything that slows me down. When this happens I see the goalpost fade in the mist of uncertainty and I stumble in fear. Panic paralyses me and inhibits my prayers. That’s when I have to remind myself that to look … Read more
As you walk through the entrance of the Pergamom Museum in Berlin you feel as though you have entered another world. A massive archway defines the entrance and as you walk through you cannot help but feel insignificant. Twelve metres of glossy enamelled bricks in hues of deep blue, contrasted with shades of yellow and … Read more
