Silent Time

Easily heated debates and strifes come up. When you think back over the year, how many times have there been topics of minor personal advantage? Abraham knew what is more relevant and acted accordingly to relieve the tensions.

Has anyone ever stolen from you? Or the other way round, you might have taken advantage of someone? If so, give it back and apologize to that person. By our human logic, we only know the concept of revenge. But there is a wonderful different concept of forgiveness and new beginnings.

“Be still for a moment” – how many blessings have we lost, because we have not followed that advice?

Supposed your superior knew all your weaknesses and faults, probably you be afraid to meet him. Once you meet, you may avoid eye contact. What a relief, if you find that there are no complaints and rather compassion!

Is baptism enough?

On Christmas, the Lord has come into this world. How do we get prepared for his return?

What makes you sad? What takes away the joy of your life? Generally, it is not useful to put too much focus on the negative things in life. Nevertheless it can be healthy and helpful at times to think about where the sadness comes from and to understand the background. Ultimately there is good news, a light that is greater than all the darkness. A light that began to shine on the original Christma...

The good news for all nations.

Despite all the disappointments in life - why does it yet make sense to give thanks?

Things brought into being, that earlier did not exist.

Others than expected – have you ever joined a party or banquet and there have been totally different guests than expected?

Have you ever been jailed like a criminal?

Have you ever been a witness?

Have you ever been in a court? For judges and others employed in the legal system, it is a normal routine. How is it concerned also to everyone else?

Many people have experienced in their life situations of deadly peril, for example serious “almost-accidents” while driving a car or a motorbike. They remember the situation well and can report about how they have been rescued. Not only the health of our body is at risk.  How can we be safe?

Part of human nature is, that we are not perfect. But the good news triumphs over all imperfection.

Hatred. Carelessness. Love.

Do you have to take decisions? For example a young person may need to decide which education to pursue, where to work, etc. Or in any age, to decide on what is the best way to spend the rare free time. There are some big and many small decisions that we have to take, which all impact our future. What can help us to find the right way, to take wise decisions that turn out well in the future?

Do you feel at times poor and helpless?

Stupidity – whom would you call stupid? Some animals show behaviour, which we cannot understand, hurting oneself or others. For example sheep might behave unreasonably such as jumping into the same hole repeatedly from where it cannot free itself. All the more important it is to have a good shepherd. Also some among people show behaviour which we cannot understand, hurting oneself or others. And s...

Do worries help? Usually they do not improve life’s circumstances; in fact worries might lead to further problems. It is better to focus on those things which can be done. And to put into God’s hands, what we cannot influence.

Are you a joyful person? Many people have lost their joy, deep down in their heart, there is no peace. Many matters only give us a few moments of happiness, which vanishes soon. What brings us real lasting joy?

Called from darkness to light

Who is righteous?

What comes to your mind with regard to obedience? We may not like it and spontaneously have negative associations. But let’s think about it more deeply.