Articles

A collection of stories, articles and reflections written or submitted by various Servants workers.

    The fruit-picker

    Posted On October 19, 2020

    Reflections on material and spiritual change One of the metaphors through which I view my work is that of picking fruit. Here, fruit represents the… Read More →

    Emma’s story

    Posted On October 14, 2020

    Contributed by Simon I got to know Emma* (46) and Migs* (41) when I was doing a survey among the poorest families in our neighborhood…. Read More →

    Hot off the Swiss press

    Posted On October 11, 2020

    The latest Swiss newsletter has just been published, with a host of hopeful stories emerging despite very difficult days. Read More →

    In radiation therapy we trust?

    Posted On October 4, 2020

    Reflections on worldviews and carcinomas The moment was ironic, to say the least. A Muslim colleague in Hyderabad had brought some holy water back from… Read More →

    Retreat – Online?

    Posted On September 2, 2020

    The Servants community conducted an Online Retreat, June 25-27 where we had a chance to hear the laments, joys, sufferings and hopes of every Servants… Read More →

    The Valley of the Shadow

    Posted On August 31, 2020

    “Dad, what should we do? We have a corpse in our house.” My father was startled by the opening lines of my unscheduled whatsapp call. How on earth did I end up with a dead body in my room? Read More →

    From compassion to Fruitful Service

    Posted On August 1, 2020

    The fact that you’re reading this probably means you’re already convinced that following Jesus involves loving neighbours, and that praying for people leads to action,… Read More →

    Inside Edge: Thankful in all circumstances

    Posted On July 8, 2020

    [This reflection taken from the Inside Edge – to subscribe to receive this free newsletter by e-mail, use the sign-up box at the foot of… Read More →

    Kishor: a rocky road

    Posted On June 29, 2020

    The first time I met Kishor, I was struck by his remarkable outlook on life. A month and a half ago, he broke his spine… Read More →

    Surviving and Serving during a Pandemic

    Posted On June 25, 2020

    Hear about how a Servants family coped with quarantine, and also served their neighbours. Read More →