A concise account of Finlands foreign affairs and domestic politics as a close neighbour of Soviet Russia during the Cold War period between the end of the Second World War and the close end of Kekkonens Presidency in 1981.



Finland - The Kekkonen Years is a concise and near-contemporaneous account of Finlands foreign affairs, domestic politics and economic fortunes in the period between the end of the Second World War and the close of the Kekkonen era in 1981. This was the era of the Cold War in Europe, of constant and sometimes acute tension between East and West. For Finland in...

IT IS ALWAYS AN EXCITING moment when the players enter the tunnel right before a soccer match. An almost eerie quiet settles over everyone. Few words are exchanged. The hustle and bustle of the dressing room - with all the last-minute instructions being given by the coaches, the jocular banter among the players, and the uniforms being donned - has given way to a moment of serious focus. It was a time of quiet reflection for me. I would retreat into my own thoughts and plans for the player I would be facing that day. I would then offer up a short prayer for protection. The clickety-click of...

For readers who want a deeper look into the 23rd Psalm this book takes you there. The message, developed from the theme of the "house of the Lord," the temple. It features the Good Shepherd as the New David of the God's temple of Peace. Each of the verses build upon that theme. Starting with the covenant promise of God, the foundation for the priesthood and reconciliation (restoration) to the Father is made possible. The eschatological themes of the Messianic Banquet, abundant provision, shelter from the shadow of death, and the refreshing living waters that proceed from the throne in the...