This philosophy that one can begin all over instantly at any moment is proving of great help.

— Frank Laubach (1884–1970), Missionar, Alphabetisierungspionier, Autor

Source: Letters by a Modern Mystic

Topics: Hope & Confidence, Grace & Redemption, Courage & Strength

Occasions: Encouragement, New Year & New Beginnings

Frank Laubach

Frank Laubach (1884–1970) war ein US-amerikanischer evangelischer Geistlicher und Missionar, der auf den Philippinen sowie in weltweiten Bildungskampagnen wirkte. Er wurde als Pionier der Alphabetisierung mit dem Prinzip „Each One Teach One“ und durch Schriften über das kontinuierliche Einüben der Gegenwart Gottes im Alltag bekannt. Für heutige Bibelleser verbindet sein Werk praktische Nächstenliebe mit geistlicher Disziplin, wenngleich seine kontemplative Mystik in Teilen des konservativen Protestantismus auf theologische Vorbehalte stieß.

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