Hopelessness spread through my heart, overtook it more and more, and resulted in deep sadness. The feeling of inner pain manifested itself, among other things, in daily outbursts of tears. I was depressed and in despair, not knowing what to do. Everything seemed dark; in me and around me. Meaninglessness took my mind captive. Turning […]
The Bible’s opinion on corona and the vaccine is a delicate topic. Opinions vary widely as Christians debate whether or not they should get vaccinated. In my opinion, the Bible does have something to say about our current situation, as I will explain in this blog post. From the camp of the unvaccinated, names of […]
Recently, we gave our daughter a new scooter. She wanted one for quite a while, and we couldn’t wait for Christmas to give it to her (yes, the parents couldn’t wait for Christmas). On the day the package arrived, she played for hours with her new toy. She was over the moon driving around the […]
Isn’t it funny that when we have an evening to ourselves we resort to watching TV for satisfaction? Or we numb ourselves with social media for relief hoping to take a vacation from life’s troubles. Or we run to food (or abstain from it) to find comfort. We tend to bury our unrest so deep […]
Sometimes I wish my life would be easier. Free from struggles, hardships, and burdens. I never want to feel tired and exhausted again but always be joyful and full of energy. I want my days to be more predictable, life in general, to be easier. That’s why I tend to ask God for the path […]
Recently, I made a disappointing experience. I imagined a specific event taking place in my life hoping that it was God’s will for me. But it didn’t happen. Unfortunately, dealing with disappointment is part of life. I guess you know what I’m talking about. Your expectations concerning a relationship, friendship, or job weren’t met far […]
The Spirit of the Lord is upon him. His charisma is so compelling that crowds form around him. In masses they come to him: Old, young, poor, rich… they draw near to hear, see, and experience him. His smile is warmer than the sun. His arms are open to welcome all people. He’s inviting and passionate […]
What about the times when all hell comes against you? What do you do when you’re in great distress, unable to find a way out of your hopeless situation? How do you react when the weight of your pain and your troubles threatens to crush you? You probably do as any sane person would do: […]
I receive a lot of messages from readers who are seeking God’s will for their lives. Maybe you’re in the same boat. You hope that God will make it crystal clear which way you should go. You’ve been trying to hear God’s voice and fear making a wrong decision that could cut you out of […]
You’ve probably heard preachers proclaim that God has a plan for your life. In many books and sermons, they quote Jeremiah 29:11 to underline their teaching: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV) […]