Category Archives: Gedankensplitter

What is left behind? (Part 3)

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

Examine all things; hold fast to what is good. 1.Thessalonians 5,21 My friend Michael Schicketanz had this idea. He is a local tour guide in Wittenberg. He grew up in the parsonage of Zahna (Elster). For years he upgraded buildings … Continue reading →

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And now Part 2: “Examine all things; hold fast to what is good.” (1. Thess.5,21)

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

Last month we went on a treasure hunt through Wittenberg. The real thing still is the holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This the most precious treasure of the church. (Thesis 62 of Dr. Martin Luther´s 95) This time … Continue reading →

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Part I: “Examine all things; hold fast to what is good.” (1.Thess.5,21)

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

Where I come from people still do “Hausschlachtung” (Home slaughter). A pig or two takes care of leftovers from the kitchen. Sometimes a chicken run must do. Sort of like with holy mother and most blessed virgin Mary and her … Continue reading →

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What can a pastor give?

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Wilhelm Weber

This is a question posed in the Monday section of Dobberstein´s Anthology. He collected the Monday readings under the heading: “The Ministry: It´s promise and responsibility.” Two biblical quotes top this section: Thus says the Lord God: Ho, shepherds of … Continue reading →

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Von Gott reden in unserer Zeit

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Wilhelm Weber
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Herr, machs nur mit meinem Ende gut

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Wilhelm Weber

Kennengelernt habe ich Bartholomäus Grill als Korrespondenten für die FAZ in Johannesburg. Inzwischen hat er für den Spiegel gearbeitet und ist jetzt im Ruhestand. Er ist als frommer Katholik in Oberaudorf am Inn aufgewachsen. Das hat ihn zeitlebens geprägt. Er … Continue reading →

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Priest and prophet

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Wilhelm Weber

This week in the devotional “Ein Feste Burg”, a pastor wrote, that all Christians are prophets. Well, I beg to differ. St.Paul differentiates very clearly the various gifts our good Lord Jesus Christ gave to the church and his holy … Continue reading →

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St. Anthony preaches to the fishes

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Wilhelm Weber

My father told me the story. It happend in Pella near Wartburg. Long time before I went to school there. Pastor Karl Meister was a grumpy old man, just as short as his temper. Never really got to grips with … Continue reading →

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Life is a long list of meetings…

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Wilhelm Weber

A lot can happen in a day. Sometimes that´s true for Wittenberg too. Luther´s wedding celebrations last weekend prove the point. Thousands filled our streets, eager to forget regulations of distancing and hungry for some serious party. Now, a few … Continue reading →

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Tanks for the Ukraine

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Wilhelm Weber

There´s a lot of grumbling about this war inflicted on the Ukraine. Lots of touchiness who’s right or wrong. Well, there´s no doubt in my mind that Putin is the aggressor and that far too many Russians are voluntarily goosestepping … Continue reading →

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