Year of decision
Published on the 7th of January 2013, This weekly word from Jeff Fountain was the first of two articles dealing with five crises that Europe was facing then. As they still are actual, we republish them this week. Best wishes,…
What’s in store?
What’s in store for us this year? At first glance, there’s not much to be optimistic about 2019. A lamentable leadership vacuum has emerged both in Europe and globally, foreboding further instability and the rise of strongman politics. As with…
2019… What do I see
It is time for New Year’s resolutions and I will confess… I usually don’t make them. I am not good at keeping promises to myself because most of my time and energy is spent trying to keep promises to others…
Setting course for the New Year
Published on the 3rd of January 2011 under the title 'Setting course for...2011', this weekly word from Jeff Fountain dealt with why should Christians be involved in politics. The New Year is the time for making resolutions and setting goals. So, here’s my first resolution, which in turn will lead to goals for the coming year… and years to come. Sitting on my desk has been…
The Great Emptying
During Advent we celebrate the Incarnation, God’s rescue mission to Planet Earth. It is a good time to ask ourselves how faithfully we follow the example of the Babe of Bethlehem as we obey his mission commission. Last week we…
