August 26, 2003

The time of your life

The time of your life
Solveig and I have just returned home for Cardiff in Wales where we have attended The Time of Your Life conference for the weekend. We had a very good time in Cardiff and enjoyed the hospitality of Hazel and Bryan Shutt.
The meetings were held in All Nations Centre which were packed for the occasion. The ministry of the word was good and edifying and the worship time was refreshing. During the days we were together there was a clear sense of the presence of God.

Discussion on marriage, divorce and remarriage
From Monday to Tuesday evening we have been together in the pastoral network of Bergen to look at the Scripture to find common understanding of the teaching on marriage, divorce and remarriage.
Stig Magne Heitman and myself had been designated the responsibility of preparing a paper to present our understanding for the group of pastors. Both of us were well prepared and was able to give reason for our belief. We had a very provoking and interesting time together as we look at the many problems we are facing in today's society and how to help people to live according to the standard of God.
As usually when we are together there is a genuine trust and respect for each other which enables us to relax and have fun in the midst of serious theological discussion! I don't think there are many forums like this one ,where people from so many different churches can meet together for deep conversations on difficult subjects with such high theological quality.

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