Silent Time

How much hatred and aggression is there in the world? By the time of Jesus, the soldiers made a crown of thorns. Yet bigger than all the hatred and aggression of people is the mercy of God.

"If only ..." - do you use that phase? Going the way from “if only …” towards “readily available, all done” leads us from unrest towards peace. We can find that in Jesus.

Triumphant in rejection. Triumphant despite all rejection. The good news has been rejected throughout history. Yet there is reason for triumph – the major victory has already been won.

The good old times anew. Did you walk closely with the Lord when you were younger? Many people once had a heart on fire for the Lord but later other priorities came up in life. God calls us back any time and offers his blessing for our lives. Whatever we have done, wherever we are. He always invites us.

What goes often hand in hand with the help of God? It may sound like a contradiction, but often the help of God goes hand in hand with trouble. If we want to visit a remote country, we have to accept that the weather conditions there might be different to the climate at home.

Does the church need to create a truth for each era? Adjusted to the ages and generations? The opposite is true: since there is an eternal truth from God, that is why the church exists. For the longterm stability, the foundation is more important than the top of the roof.

"I, me and myself". This expression is at times used in a funny way.

Are you a generous person?

A good type of fear – is that a contradiction? Or what is it?

How much do you know about farming? Are you actively involved in operating a farm? Or maybe on a smaller scale taking care of garden with a few plants? Or maybe not at all. But one thing is clear and everybody will understand it: when it is the right time to harvest, then we shall use it to bring in the goods. Because there is a good season to harvest, but once it is over, the crops might be spoil...

Love or revenge?

The sword is sharpened. Frightening words. We may not want to listen at first. But warnings can also have a positive effect and help us.

Do you give thanks?

Who are wicked people?

What is common knowledge and what is not well known to the majority of people? We would expect that the Good News – the best news – is well known amongst humanity. Sadly, the truth is often turned around so that people are not interested in the freedom that God offers. They even run away from it. The offer is available to everybody: we are called to freedom.

Does repentance mean to find excuses?

The great assurance for Simeon. And for all. For all of us.

A free offer available for you.

How do you get to know God?

Where do you pray?

Can anything separate us from the love of God?

Supposed you were in the position of a powerful judge, whom would you pardon? Person A is arrogant, makes fun of you and does not show any sign of regret. Person B regrets what he has done wrong, he would like to undo the wrong that he has done and requests mercy.

If we waited until we have sufficient knowledge, or if we hesitated until we are worthy, then we would never come to prayer, because we are all far from being perfect, we all fall short of the holiness of God. But we do not need to wait, any moment we can turn to God, no matter which situation we are in, no matter how much we have done wrong. Praise the Lord that he gives us this opportunity. The...

Do you have a faith of courage and hope?

What would you proclaim? Supposed you had the chance to talk a few minutes in the news and many people would hear it. Or put regularly a short article in the newspaper. What topic would you select? Social injustice? Or the environment? Or sports or cars or … ? Paul says that the person who proclaims Jesus and what he has done will be saved. The great promises will become true for those who believe...