Category Archives: Gedankensplitter

Early in the morning – a nightingale in the woodlands

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Another morning, another sunrise. Out on the Elbe flats – once again. Nights are getting shorter and you have to stay up longer or get up earlier to catch the elusive beasts of the night out in the open. I … Continue reading →

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Quasimodogeniti +

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Wow! The first Sunday after Easter (Quasimodogeniti) is coming up and it´s just getting better and better… I know, I know, that´s taking the mouth quite full, but the living and triune God is so rich in His mercies and … Continue reading →

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It´s that sort of time…

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season … Continue reading →

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Bucketlists, task lists and prayerlists too

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Bucket lists are beautiful. They show the open world we live in. Reflections of opportunity, freedom and unending potential of divine richness in God´s creation. Yes, praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow! Obviously, they also show in stark … Continue reading →

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On being alone and together

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

The following „Solitariness & brotherhood“ is from Hermann Dietzfelbinger´s: „Pastoral care of the pastor” One thing more must be added. It is true that Christ meets me in my brother, but that brother is not Christ. And brotherhood is not … Continue reading →

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Wilhelm Weber: Wittenberger, Namensvetter & Hausgenosse

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Wer “Wilhelm Weber” googelt wird nicht nur in Wittenberg fündig. Natürlich ist hier zuerst das geniale Stadtkind aus dem 19. Jahrhundert die Rede. Der dem Postamt Hausname und Straßenaddresse verliehen hat, aber auch in der Collegienstraße wohnhaft und in unserer … Continue reading →

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The parsonage – a good place to be +

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Next to the church comes the parsonage. The study window looks out upon the churchyard, and if the pastor wants to see the steeple near, he must raise his head and eyes higher than other people need. The bell that … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah: Jesus lives + reigns forever + Hallelujah

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

All the world rejoices and sings: “Christ is risen. He´s risen indeed!” That´s the Easter jubilee all along – ever since he rose victorious from the dead and appeared to his disciples like Mary, then to that couple from Emmaus, … Continue reading →

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Favorite holiday: Maundy Thursday!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

One of my favorite holidays is Maundy Thursday. Not only because on this day at the latest the long weekend started, but also because it was an evening service – nearly as festive, dramatic and emotional as Christmas. Obviously, I … Continue reading →

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Holy week: “A lamb goes uncomplaining forth…”

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

One of the good things in days gone by, was that the Easter Holidays were a sure thing. Whether early or later in the year, the holidays started at least on Friday before Holy Week. That´s how it was. Sure … Continue reading →

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