Silent Time

The truth – what comes to your mind?

We may think of not lying.

But “the truth” is much more than that.

Who serves whom?

The lower ranking needs to serve the higher ranking. It is clear. Is it really always like that?

Whom does God welcome?

Does it depend on our knowledge?

Does it depend on our good deeds?

Do you create burdens to others?

Or do you bear their burdens?

Paying attention to oneself – sounds strange?

Let’s think about it.

Are you so busy with work and tasks that there is no time to take care of your health?

For some the opposite is true, they are caug…

Does the lifestyle of our ancestors impact our lives?

Do you plan to travel in the coming months?

Do you have the opportunity to visit other places?

If so, to a remote place or close by?

When you look back in your life, what do you regret and what do you remember with joy?

More important will be the question: what counts in the future?

Who is blessed and joyful?

We may assume those who are most successful by our common human standards, for example in their career.

But if we study people of our times as well as throughout history, w…

Who guides you in life?

Even if we think we are purely self-controlled, there are also other influences.

To which influences do you give room, and whom do you follow?

What kind of “smoke” do our lives produce?

Bad “smoke” such as curses and anger?

Time always flows.

People of all times have tried to invent time machines.

By nature, we are good at tempting others towards negative behaviours.

How can we learn to guide others rather in a positive way, helping them to find their way? It is not only to their benefit, but …

With challenges in the distant future, we may still be relaxed.

But once they come close, we might be surprised by their size.

Similarly, a mounting far away may look easy to climb.

Once coming close…

In snow and ice as well as some areas of the earth, there can be craters, sudden deep gaps far down into depth of snow, ice or the soil.

Similarly, among historical reports, there can suddenly be dee…

Is it depressing?

Is it bizarre?

Is it even disgusting?

Which voices do you listen to?

Amidst all the voices and influences, do you recognize the voice of the good shepherd?

What comes to your mind first with regard to following God?

Only strict rules and commands?

There are much greater aspects.  

There are jewels of love, joy, peace, comfort, grace and many more availa…