Silent Time

Is it a challenge for you to believe in God?

Many people have that idea of a remote God, whom we cannot approach.

Or they think of God as a big brother watching, who watches out whether we do somethi…

Are there enough scriptures to explain us what is relevant?

The rich man thought that it is not enough.

But all info that is necessary is available.

The question rather is: what do we do with all the…

Who are your enemies?

You may say “I have no enemies”.

Or you may think of some persons who make your life burdensome.

But let’s think again.

Who are the real enemies?

They are inside us, such as des…

In what do you put your trust?

Into your own good deeds or into the saving love of God?

Many do not believe into reconciliation and the salvation that God offers.

It means they only have their own ac…

What is your foundation?

Is it basically trust or doubt?

In good time, it is easy to join in worship songs and to praise God.

But how about in times of trouble?

By nature we easily doubt and complain…

A sports-person who thinks of oneself to be the best in class, to be the fastest or strongest, may reduce the level of exercise and will fall behind. Assuming to have the victory in the future for su…

Are you a child of God? Or a child of this world?

To whom do you want to belong to?

It might often be, that if you are a child of God, if you take his word serious, you may feel as if you have a lot …

Do you mainly think about the past or about the future?

For sure it is important to spend our time and energy mainly into things that concern the future.

Nevertheless, it sometimes also makes sense t…

When we have heard and understood the Good News about God’s mercy, that our salvation does not depend on our own good deeds and rather on God’s grace, then for sure we want to tell on that good news …

Whether we are aware of it or not, to a certain degree we all seek power and influence.

We enjoy being in a better or higher position than others.

Too many times we have an exalted opinion of ourselv…

We try to avoid the topic.

We prefer not to think about it, not to talk about it.

We keep ourselves busy with other topics.

We literally talk about “killing the time”.

Yet it is one of the few things…

Many people with a bad reputation came and listened to Jesus.

The religious elites grumbled “this man welcomes sinners and even eats with them”.

What do you think about that?

We all tend to categoriz…

“You shall not murder” – a commandment which is very well known.

It is a matter of common sense among the sane community.

Even people who have nothing to do with religion will agree.

Beyond the liter…

The good news brings joy!

What brings the word “gospel” to your mind?

Sadness and grieving?

For sure life provides plenty of hardships.

Yet the ultimate message of victory is filled with joy, true ho…

What are currently your biggest burdens and worries?

Is it to have enough for life? How to pay all the bills? Or health issues? Or persecution?

Let us every day lift up our eyes to the Lord!

Praise t…

Nothing is too hard for God.

Do you believe that?

He may not answer all our prayers immediately.

He may not fulfil all our wishes.

But he has all the power.

And he knows, what is best for us.

Nothing…

In a world full of darkness, there is a light.

That light is so bright, that it lightens up all kinds of darkness.

There are various kinds of darkness.

For many people it is not so obvious, on the su…

Many people think of God as a “big brother watching”, who only looks out whether we do something wrong in order to punish us.

But it is not like that.

God is full of love and mercy. He wants to help …

We pray in the Lord’s prayer “Your kingdom may come”.

But - what does it mean?

For one for sure, that God may establish his eternal kingdom and may let us participate.

But it is also significant for …

How much value do you assign to the word of the Lord?

Is it just one among many other topics in life?

Some people spend huge amounts in seminars.

The guidance and instructions of God, which are much …