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Paul Sebestyén
by Peter Sandstrom
I had never sung in Hungarian before. Actually, I had never spoken
or done anything in Hungarian. Yet, here I was, one of twenty or so,
who had gathered in what was then the lounge of the North Park College
Campus Center. It was the sometimes haunt of a most amazing and unique
man, Dr. Paul Sebestyén.
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My Dinner with Aaron
by Bruce Carlson
On a recent Friday afternoon, I stopped at the Pietisten office on my way home from work. Phil Johnson, editor-in-chief, poured two cups of coffee and we sat down to take stock of things. Phil said, “I have a favorite composer.” This was unexpected, but since I work in the concert business my antenna went on alert.
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Zenos
by Erik Hawkinson
The feelings are like it just happened yesterday. But it happened
almost two years ago. My grandfather died of a stroke.
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Introducing Karl Nelson, Online Editor
by Phil Johnson
The loss of a beloved friend, Curtiss Johnson, has become the
occasion for a new infusion of youth. The editor had the good fortune
to meet Karl Nelson, Curt’s grandson, at the funeral home and
again at Salem for the Memorial Service.
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Conscientious Objection
by Karl Nelson
The practice of conscientious objection, the refusal to fight in the
military on moral and religious grounds, has existed since the time of
the Christ. Throughout much of history, however, conscientious
objectors (COs) have not been a part of the religious mainstream. Two
key Vietnam War-era Supreme Court cases changed forever the nature of
conscientious objection by expanding the definition of religion and
moving conscientious objection into mainstream religious life.
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Colossians 3:1-4 and Waldenstrom's Commentary
by Paul Peter Waldenström and translated by Tommy Carlson
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Covenant Chris Crafts Meditation
My Father's Boat
by David W. Kersten
The boating season lies ahead. For me, it is a season of grace and
wonder as I’m privileged once again to return to the waters. And
yet, as the call of grace comes to me again and again, I have to admit
my own resistance to grace. My father surprised me with a phone call
late last summer. Hemming and hawing, he finally said he would like to
give me his boat.
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1951 Graduate Receives Honorary Doctorate
by Wallace Anderson
My wife, Alice, and I had the special privilege of attending the
commencement exercises at North
Park University in May, and being present as Dr. Young Song (John)
Kim received the degree of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa from his
Alma Mater.
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Reflections on the Ascension -- Luke 24
by David Hawkinson
In the memorial service, tucked into the end of the great liturgy of
Yom Kippur, a prayer is offered. It is only one prayer among so many
eloquent petitions prayed during the Days of Awe. I used to pass by it
quickly, fearing that any lingering in its phrases might release
unwanted events in the future. Now, for me, the prayer stands out above
the many others.
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Where Your Heart Is: Luke 19:1-10
by G. Timothy Johnson
I put my newly acquired
stethoscope over the left side of the chest and—to my utter
astonishment—I couldn’t hear a thing. I was quite certain the
man I was examining had a beating heart, because I was able to carry on
an extended conversation with him. So, while I attempted to appear cool
and in control, I frantically moved my stethoscope all over his chest,
front and back, in a desperate attempt to hear his heart sounds.
Nothing.
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Working for a Civil Society in Eastern Europe and the Balkans
by Phil Johnson
There has been a decade of trouble in this part of the world.
Efforts at reconstruction are happening simultaneously with
destruction. The following is an interview done last Fall with
long-time friend, Mike Groh, a consultant and community organizer, who
has been working in this part of Europe.
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Computers
by Elder M. Lindahl
They are everywhere. And it makes no difference whether you
associate with them or try to avoid them. Like it or not, computers
will share our destiny and the destiny of our children’s children.
Are they our servants or our masters? Do they think, and, if so, is
their thinking superior to that of humans? Where does this leave
us?
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Tributes
A Tribute to Dean Albin Erickson
by Elder M. Lindahl
Dean Erickson was a special person, a man of integrity, wisdom,
patience, good judgment, kindness, and understanding. He had a
first-rate mind and was committed to the Christian Faith. Albin was
dedicated to helping the on-coming generations find an integrated
heritage of faith and learning.
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Tributes
A Tribute to Curtiss Johnson
by Phil Johnson
Curt made many friends, and he was committed to Christian faith and
ministry. He was a lover. He loved his family, he loved history, he
loved his country, he loved his church, and he loved sports. We salute
him and his well-lived life.
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University of Minnesota Printing Service
Some of the many Pietisten Printing Crew members
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The Winter Line
by Nathan and Erika Eklund
I live in a country that reveres the cow as a holy animal, yet most Indian cows are desolate, disregarded creatures. The monkey, too, is a holy animal, yet ask any storekeeper his feelings about these animals, and one hears anything but reverence.
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On the Aisle
Best Picture
by Max Carlson
Five great films were nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards. Each was good in its ownway. Despite the violent snowstorms Minnesota had late in January, I was able to get to the movie theaters and see all five of these movies.
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Play Ball
by Arthur W. Anderson
My first thought was: Why don’t I rent a
place in Vero Beach next year and come to all the games. I could see
good major league baseball at one-third the price with no parking
worries. Then I reflected on the time some 28 years ago when my son,
Kirk, and I stole out onto the field to hit and field baseballs until a
caretaker spotted us and invited us to leave.
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Sightings in Christian Music
by Glen Wiberg
We all sat in perfect
silence for thirty minutes until a man with a strong voice began
singing a song by Nils Frykman, “O sällhet stor,”
literally, “O bliss so great.” No hymn number was announced
but all joined in spontaneously singing all five verses by heart. It
was truly a moment of ecstasy for me and one that has never worn off. I
left the service that evening with a resolve to translate that
song—if not for others, at least for myself.
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Cooking with Gunny
Creamy Crab Chowder
by Gunny
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Out and About
An Old Ball Player Takes His Final Break
by Phil Johnson
The magnificent memorial service in Salem Covenant Church, New Brighton, the home church of Curtiss Johnson, reflected the wide range of his friendships and influence.
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Out and About in India
by Nathan and Erika Eklund
We have returned from our travels having had an amazing time. We’ve been traveling through India for seven weeks which allowed us to see most of the country, or at least a good part of it. Traveling in India is remarkable.
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Sport Prophecy
The Pietisten All-America Team
by Eric
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