Having visited Ffald-y-Brenin (sheep fold of the king) in the autumn, this weekend some of us journeyed to L'Abri in search of shelter. Founded in Switzerland in 1955 by Francis and Edith Schaeffer to show forth by demonstration in life and work the existence of God, their legacy lives on in communities around the world who are committed to the truth that God is involved in every aspect of our day.
We joined in the daily rhythm of work and study, getting our hands dirty gardening providing a chance to reflect and enjoy God's creation, a visiting korean choir lifting our hearts in worship, and dinner table discussions engaging our heads in fresh ways of thinking. The community is comprised mainly of 'students' seeking answers to life's big questions in a context which believes that truth must be demonstrated as well as debated.
Some of us have been thinking about the importance of the environment in which we study theology and the warm welcome, conversation around the meal table and reading in front of a roaring fire provided a wonderful context in which to wrestle with life's questions.
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