Silent Time

Nations may go to war, but what happens amongst the population? It may result in a lot of injustice, crime, suffering. God calls us to peace, not only on the level of nations and the absence of war, but the Lord also offers peace deep down in the heart.

What distinguishes a real living human from a humanoid looking robot? The shape and appearance may at first look similar. Yet the inside makes the difference. What distinguishes a real living Christian from one without a relationship with Jesus? They may look similar at first on the outside, both might attend church. Yet the inside makes the difference.

It is easy to criticise authorities. Both distant authorities in high politics, as well as those closer to us such as parents, teachers, superiors. Under which conditions shall we obey them? Are there conditions under which we shall oppose to the authorities?

The first love of a couple is a wonderful source of energy, it does not get insulted, does not get tired, does not demand things for oneself, instead doing things for the other person, being thankful to the other person. In the same way the first love to Jesus is a wonderful source of energy. It is based on the thankfulness for what the Saviour has done for us. Let’s remember the great deeds of th...

“Fellowship” may sound outdated and not so attractive. Yet the fire is burning best if there are several pieces of wood close to each other. One piece separated to be alone might soon extinguish.

What do you do to seek the truth? The Ethiopian official was really seeking for the truth and therefore he took upon himself the long journey. Amazing things happened as God prompted Philip to go exactly at the right time at the right place to explain the good news to the Ethiopian official on his way back. To those who seek God, the Lord gives insight and joy.

Do you focus on the worries, burdens and challenges? Or do you focus on the power of Jesus?

The public opinion often goes that those are most clever, who have the biggest successes, who have accomplished the most, e.g. those that have reached high leadership positions, or possessions or collected trophies and medals. But is that really what counts? What is true wisdom?

People are different and have conflicting opinions. But often those who have common goals and share the same vision, they get along well with each other.

In which areas of life would you like to grow and learn more? It is good to learn more things in life, to grow and advance, to increase in knowledge etc. And yet - in order to become authentic - compared to God it is required for us humans to decrease in a sense of getting the right humble attitude towards the almighty eternal Lord. We can learn that from John the baptist.

It is challenging at first and seems to be tough, yet it is a good thing: the Lord corrects those he loves as parents correct a child whom they love.

Many people have learned and grown in times of trouble. Among other things we can learn to look up and to focus on what really counts.

Did you ever have to go through a demotion? It is not nice. Supposed you have climbed up the career ladder, but suddenly you get replaced by someone else and need to accept a much lower ranking position.

Though he falls – he will not be overwhelmed. David himself had experienced that, he had fallen into various kinds of big trouble, yet he stayed close with the Lord and thus got up again.

Do you have the wish or sometimes imagine to have the extraordinary abilities and powers of super-heroes? What would you do with those skills?

It may look quite selfish – the wise young women did not want to share with those who did not bring reserve stock of oil, so their lamps would extinct soon. It looks selfish at first glance. But matters of faith cannot be inherited. Everyone needs to take a decision for oneself. Of course we shall pray for others in intercession and help them in whatever regards necessary. We are called to share m...

Have you ever been out in the morning mist?

Do you fear that day, when everything will be revealed by the light, when your life’s decisions will be made transparent? Most people prefer to stay hidden in the darkness. But there is no need to be afraid of that day. God offers to remove all the evils. That offer is available to anyone who is interested. It is a wonderful light, nothing to fear.

There is a relationship between how well one prepares for an exam by learning properly, and passing it successfully. There is a relationship between a healthy lifestyle and a healthy body. There is a relationship between the victory that Jesus has won on the cross and our eternal salvation. And there is a relationship between our prayer life and the blessings that God can provide for us already he...

A delightful thing - what is it? Do you only think of temporary matters, such as the Christmas decoration?

Do we need to translate, in order to talk to God? Luckily, no translation is necessary, whatever language one speaks, God knows the attitude of each person’s heart. And when we can not find adequate words, then the spirit intercedes for us.

In our daily routines we easily forget that apart from the physical world there is also the spiritual world. The more someone involves God into the life here, the closer the relationship between a person and the Lord, the more God can bless that person. His kingdom is a wonderful, eternal kingdom, that cannot be shaken.

From an employee in a higher salary class more results are expected than from someone with a lower salary. To whom much is entrusted, from the same person a lot is demanded.

Good parents love their children, even if they have done something wrong, because the parents want the best for their children in the long term. In the same way, God loves his children, his mercy is offered to all people, also to you.

Can anything be above heaven and earth? Daniel knew the Lord very well, he had a close relationship with that mighty eternal God. Despite we cannot see him, everyone can find the holy Lord and his grace.