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 […]
What do you do when the winter doesn’t seem to end? How do you deal with those long nights? For many of us, the season of winter can be dark, daunting, and difficult. We wonder how life changed that much. Where are the colors of fall, joys of summer, and the blossoming of spring? When […]
Our daughter’s favorite word at the moment is „more“. When we’re outside and she sees a few of the same kind she names them „more car“ „more man“ „more snow“ and so on. After eating a snack, she yells „more, more“. I wonder how many times we say „more“. And I’m not talking about the […]
God blesses us out of his goodness and faithfulness. He loves us and wants to give us good gifts. But more often than not, there’s a link between obedience and blessing. We don’t have to look very far to see this principle unfold in the Bible. Already in the garden, Adam and Eve’s blessings were […]
Sometimes the injustice of this world overwhelms me: Children are starving, people are dying of illnesses, violence rules in different parts of the world, etc. There are times when it brings me to tears to see how people are treated. I’d like to do something… I want to help. If I had more money, more […]
A woman of character, strength, and perseverance ‘Who would you like to have dinner with? No matter if the person is dead or alive, who would you want to sit down to chat with?’ You’re probably familiar with this popular question that usually gets asked in interviews. To me, the answer is clear: Susanna Wesley. […]
When I was younger, my dream was to be successful by the world’s standards. I wanted to be a tough businesswoman that would work long hours and climb the corporate ladder. I planned on studying communications and marketing to work at a big company and wear business clothing every day. I dreamed about making it […]
Hope. It was the one thing that carried me after I encountered God for the first time. Since I had realized that God was real, I hoped for a better future. I’m not talking about more possession, status, or anything like that. For far too long, my heart had longed for deep joy, inner fulfillment, […]