Silent Time

Taking hold of life. It is amazing how many conveniences technology has brought and which possibilities continue to be invented. For example health care can prolong lives compared to past centuries. And yet, there are matters that no technology can ever provide.

There is both obvious persecution and aggression against believers as well as there are hidden dangers and attacks. Many weapons are turned against those who are children of the heavenly Father. Yet we can trust: “no weapon shall hurt you”. Only that will temporarily hurt us, which God has approved in his loving care. The merciful Lord has an ultimately good plan for everyone individually – no mat...

“They left everything and followed”. Whom do you follow? Whose advice do you listen to?

Is not the whole land before you?

Do you know people who continually talk about themselves? Every sentence starts with “I”.

Freedom from oppression

What kind of fear do you know in your life?

How wonderful it is if someone tells you in a difficult situation “I will help you”. Do you reject or accept that wonderful offer?

In what kind of place do you stay? Is it a temporary shelter or a permanent home?

Can we find valuable content in the memoirs written down by a person?

What have been significant surprises in your life? The future holds an even bigger surprise!

Sow a thought – and you reap an action. Sow an action – and you reap a habit. Sow a habit – and you reap a character Sow a character – and you reap a destiny.

How comes that we are called light of the world? Is it arrogance or simply a false statement?

Who is young? What is your definition? People may come up with various numbers of years of age. But there are also other definitions from which we can learn.

What is the highlight of the year for you? Your vacation? An anniversary? A major celebration?

“Why don’t you tear the sky open?” – it seems to be an unusual prayer request.

If you really want to wish good to someone, which words do you use? Often in final words, there is a special meaning.

We all are at risk as long as we live: other people try to harm us, obviously evil-doers like criminals and burglars, sometimes even our so-called friends have negative intentions. Beyond people, the enemy continually tries to confuse and harm us by setting traps, which are often not so obvious. But we can put ourselves under the protection of the almighty creator God, the merciful heavenly Father...

What do you select – blessing or curse? The answer seems obvious and yet it often turns out later that we made the wrong choice. How can we know upfront what is the best choice?

Do you also know such a situation – you make too many plans and get worn while loosing the focus? It can easily happen especially in this digital age of so many opportunities.

Which songs do you sing and listen to?

What do you do with burdens and sorrows that bother you in life? We easily complain. And yes – we can tell everything, tell it most of all to the Lord: we are invited to bring all kinds of emotions to the merciful heavenly Father in prayer. Keep your focus on him the almighty Saviour throughout good and throughout bad times.

What gives you joy? Hobbies and entertainment?

Does it make sense to honour parents and to respect superiors and elders?

Do you live in anxiety? Hardly anyone will admit that. But deep down many have hidden fears. Even less will admit that they are afraid of punishment, yet that is often hidden, sometimes in the sub-consciousness. Praise the Lord that he has won the victory over all that tries to harm us. The heavenly Father offers to everyone to be set free of all fear. No more anxiety for all who put their trust i...