Böblingen pastor inspires with humorous stories in the new book

Böblingen pastor inspires with humorous stories in the new book

Böblingen is about exciting stories with a touch of humor and depth, and that thanks to a very special person: Gerlinde Feine. This committed pastor and local councilor recently published her book “Habseligkeiten”, which delights readers with 24 original texts. These stories not only come from her pen, but were originally created for the sermon slam, where she vividly expresses her thoughts. Her style is refreshing and inviting, and many of her texts have a clear regional reference, which strengthens the identification with the audience, like the Southwest Press reported.

With her book, Gerlinde Feine has created a collection of experiences and insights that not only entertain, but also stimulate thought. Belongings consists of 120 pages of humorous and profound stories that illuminate the facets of faith, spirituality and interpersonal relationships. Each chapter is supplemented by a black and white illustration that visually enriches the text and invites you on an emotional journey. The Edition Ruprecht published the work in 2025 and the ISBN is 978-3-8469-0412-1.

Depth of content and creative design

The stories in Belongings explore key themes such as the influence of material and intangible values, the search for inner peace, and the power of hope in difficult times. Particularly noteworthy is the examination of loss and grief, which affects many readers first-hand. Feine knows how important it is to listen to that inner voice and share stories that bridge personal experiences and universal truths like this Survey of spirituality determines.

The idea for publishing the book came about after an inspiring encounter with the Swiss author Romana Ganzoni, who encouraged Feine to write down her valuable thoughts. With a good mix of short stories and deep thoughts, Belongings offers an enriching read for anyone who wants to deal with daily life, nature and the role of art and creativity.

A look into the community

Gerlinde Feine is not only an author, but also an active voice in the community. At a time when traditional Christian communities are confronted with many challenges, she advocates for an empathetic approach and the active ability of church communities to shape things. Her texts reflect the needs and questions of the people around her and invite others to also deal with their own questions of faith. In a cultural change in which old beliefs are often questioned, Feine offers a fresh perspective and thus makes a valuable contribution to changing community and life practices.

With “Habseligkeiten” Gerlinde Feine shows that stories build bridges and encourage people to think about themselves and the world. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in her world of fine stories and let the power of words guide them.