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) […]
Some time ago, I studied my Bible inductively and posted a picture of some colored passages to my Instagram stories. An overwhelming number of readers asking me how I highlight my Bible and how this method works. And here we go: In this blog post I’m sharing how I study my Bible inductively. What is […]
You may be familiar with people’s rejection and their nasty comments when you share the Gospel. Yes, it hurts. We don’t want other people to disapprove of us or even exclude us from a community. How should we share the Gospel despite rejection? Let’s look at a few Bible passages first: My brethren, count it all joy […]
I often hear Christians say that if God performed more miracles, their friends would believe in him. If God would just show up in a mighty way, all of us would have more trust in him, and our doubts would vanish. Wouldn’t we have unwavering faith if we could witness more of his works? Let’s […]
Livia tends towards anxiety. She seems to be a chronic worrier. Sometimes, when there’s no cause for anxiety, she makes something up to entertain anxious thoughts. She feels anxious when her husband is five minutes late as she imagines him being involved in a terrible accident. If Livia’s son coughs, she worries this could be […]
Every society has an ideal of the perfect person. Someone who’s successful, accomplished, and beautiful is admirable in the Western world. While comparing ourselves to the culture’s ideal, we see our “flaws” and the parts we “lack”. Where does this ideal come from? It is driven by the human desire to be loved and admired. […]
When I started studying Theology, I hoped to find solid answers to my difficult questions. I was looking for more security and stability in my faith and I hoped to get it from knowing it all. I thought that when I studied the ancient languages, the cultural and historical context of the books of the […]
The Bible is a living teacher. It is not a dusty old book, but it practically relates to what I’m dealing with in my daily life. Reading my Bible and praying isn’t a religious exercise but enjoying quality time with my heavenly Father. Nothing compares to his comforting peace that fills my mind and heart […]
I used to think that giving up control means to stop hoping, dreaming, and wondering. I always thought that if I put everything completely into God’s hands, I shouldn’t imagine my future. But I’ve learned that giving up control doesn’t mean that God overlooks my wishes. It may be that the moment you let go, […]
Recently, on a Sunday morning, I was walking around the town where I studied Theology. It was unusually quiet as the city was still asleep. Winding my way through the historic neighborhoods I came across a place I knew too well. I paused to look at the old wooden door that would lead to the […]