Child
Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?
The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.
Psalm 24:3-4
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14
I brought this “tourist drum” from Morocco when I was a young girl. In addition to Finland, sub-Saharan Africa has almost always had a place deep in my heart. That is the basic starting point for this piece.
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Faith is about a relationship of trust with God — the kind of trust that should exist between a biological father and his child. I am glad to say that the Heavenly Father has become a true “Father” to me in many senses of the word. My spiritual identity in relation to God is that I am His daughter. It is not always easy, however, to maintain a simple and sincere faith and trust in God, but every time I have dared to do so, it has proven worthwhile.
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You can see the construction stages of the hut in the photos. In the doorway of the hut there is a white curtain serving as insect protection and shade from the sun. A little boy sits playing in the sand in front of the hut, probably with a doll made by his mother.
