Welcome to Silent Time, the opportunity to think on what is important in life.
“All things work together for good”- what is your reaction to that sentence?
Probably you do not agree, because it seems to be impossible considering all the unpleasant things in life.
Yet, as a raw …
For the few most important events in life, we may remember the day, the time, the place.
Looking back on this year, what have been the events that you remember?
It is not decisive whether we remember…
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 according…
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 r…
“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 r…
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 thin…
Despite all the disappointments in life - why does it yet make sense to give thanks?
Others than expected – have you ever joined a party or banquet and there have been totally different guests than expected?
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…
Part of human nature is, that we are not perfect.
But the good news triumphs over all imperfection.
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 tim…