Silent Time

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 h…

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…

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 l…

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.

Against whom do you bear a grudge in your heart?

As humans we easily nurse hatred against others.

But that easily ends up in a vicious cycle of revenge and bitterness.

God offers to set us free of al…

Care.

And the birds in the air.

For whom do you care?

The hidden hopes – what do you long for, possibly without anyone knowing about it?

We may look forward to an end of persecution.

We may desire times of rest and sufficient sleep.

We may long for an e…

Shall we give advantages, preference and special concessions to those who are disadvantaged?

Or shall we favour those, who are great? To the successful?

Shall we give amenities, privilege and special…

We may know it from cartoons or trick-movies: against the attacks of the evil enemy, the superhero sets up a wall of fire that defends and protects.

Do you also look for such a wall of fire?

In crowded places, a person easily can get lost.

Then we need to find him or her.

Do you seek life in its fullness?

Have you found life with a fulfilling purpose?

How precious?

Which value do you assign?