Devotions - Anders Torvill Bjorvand

Devotions

Many who focus on the biblical functions of apostles and prophets in the church tend to advice that prophets should give directions, and that apostles should lead the people in that direction. If that´s your governing paradigm, you are up for a long walk in the wilderness.

Break my heart for what breaks Yours

The ultimate worship of our Lord is caring for His children. We, the church, are called to be His hands and feet on earth - to perform acts of compassion and to provide hope for everyone.

Bringing Egypt out of the people

One week ago, I was trekking in the volcanic mountains of the Canary islands off the coast of Morocco. For the first time in 16 years, I was about to have one week away from email. In the wilderness, I was listening to an audio Bible of the Israelites departing from Egypt, and I shared in their pain.

Raise your head, for love is passing by

Some times we feel like we are walking through the valley of the shadow of death. Tradegy hits, and we feel small, vulnerable and insignificant. Is there light at the end of the tunnel, or are we really just in a cave?

About camels, needles and rich people

More often than not, interpreting the Bible very literally is a safer approach than introducing all sorts of creative explanations. I am about to kill the Bible myth of camels walking on their knees through city gates.