Category Archives: Gedankensplitter

Nachträglich zum Vatertag: Gottes Wort bleibt in Ewigkeit. Amen.

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Fängt man zuerst mit dem besten Wein an oder hält man den nach göttlichem Vorbild für zuletzt? Da ich nicht weiß, wie lange das noch weiter geht, halte ich mich mal an die übliche Abfolge und fange in der Beschreibung … Continue reading →

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Classical Weimar: A wonderful place to be!

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Going to Weimar is obvious for any German teacher, especially if you specialized in the classics. But it´s also a hotspot for any culture lover, foodie or if you´re looking at a 2-hour travelling limit from your home base in … Continue reading →

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It´s about the 1st commandment…

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

It´s the holiday of St. Sophia of Rome, who was martyred under Diocletian – or St. Sophia of Milan, who mourned the martyrdom of her three daughters Faith, Hope and Charity  – not to be confused with the Hagia Sophia … Continue reading →

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Another day, another saint…

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Martin Luther already complained about the number of holidays – just as he complained against too many fixed hours of prayer – without giving time and space to some honest work. Well, in this week of the “Ice Saints” (Eisheilige) … Continue reading →

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Savior, like a shepherd lead us…

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

When our good Lord – the very Good Shepherd – saw the multitudes, he had compassion on them, because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the … Continue reading →

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Church of God, elect and glorious…

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, two tramps dropped in this morning. Funny guys. Friendly too. The one was dressed up in clerical vestments. I presume, Karlstadt looked something like that. Not shaved, green stole even in this festive Eastertide and without collar, but blue … Continue reading →

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O splendor of God´s glory bright…

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Good morning on this frosty holiday of St. Pancras – the 2nd of the Ice Saints. It was just below zero and that perfectly normal for the season and goes with these icy fellows. German folk lore (Bauernregeln) teaches their … Continue reading →

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Sing the new song, whatever You do…

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Lovely morning in Wittenberg. The clouds are heavy. Rains might be coming. That would be a perfect start to this working week after the wonderful beginnings in church yesterday. I know, why I became a pastor. The delightful treasures of … Continue reading →

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Schöner Morgen heute Abend…

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Ein schöner Morgen heute Abend – hier im Osten wie im Westen, hier im Norden wie dort im Süden. So ähnlich hat das Papa Scharlach ja gerne gesagt. Der Mond ging knapp nach 5Uhr früh unter. Heute Abend ist dann … Continue reading →

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Abide in me and I in You

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Jesus Christ says: Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. Gospel of St. John 15:4 Luther comments this … Continue reading →

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