The first person that comes to mind (after Jesus) who was completely free of the opinion of men is the apostle Paul.  Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be […]

The disciples had been traveling with Jesus for almost three years. They experienced the Son of God, the promised Messiah, up close. They had observed countless miracles and learned a lot from him. They knew that one should love his neighbor and that helping and giving are signs of the Kingdom of God.  The woman […]

Whether online or in the store, you can find shelves of literature on happiness. These books are filled with tips and instructions on how to become a happy person. Especially in the Western world, where we enjoy such wealth, many people are deeply unhappy. But do those books really help?  A while ago, I hold […]

On that particular day, my heart was heavy. I felt restless and distracted in search of my lost inner peace. Why did I feel this way? Was I in distress because my schedule was too full? I was looking for an answer while my thoughts were racing. So I prayed and I invited God to […]

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 […]