[Revelation 5] Our heavenly journey continues. It is sometimes complicated to think ourselves out of time. I struggle to grasp the full implication of God’s perspective outside our “prison” of time. He sees all of history in one moment, our birth and death and whole life in between. I have often thought that this single…
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47. Heaven is here.
[Revelation 4] There are so many movies and books with the word “heaven” in the title. In colloquial language it depicts a place of perfection and peace for one day after death, the ultimate Utopia, open for Christians only, and amongst a few Christians, maybe even accessible to some denominations only! The simple definition in…
46. Your name is written.
[Revelation 3] Man exists in community. Other people know your name. Your name brings either vague memories of a fleeting meeting, or clear impressions of laughter, love and friendship. In other relationships you meet people to broaden your education at school and college, or to learn from in church or mentoring, formally or informally, however…
45. Do you hear what I hear?
[Revelation 2] Digging into the detail of this magnificent piece of literature, could become overwhelming. Amongst the dragons, devils, names and numbers, struggling to make sense of the seals, trumpets and bowls full of disaster and disease, the author chants the refrain: “Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing…
44. And they are Mine, says the Lord.
[Revelation 2] “They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “On the day that I make them My jewels. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.” (Malachi 3:17) The letters to the churches are written on a high standard of literary craftsmanship. It is an artistic…
43. No confusion – listen and live!
[Revelation 1] God never intended confusion, yet when we look at the world around us, confusion reigns like a mad, headless horseman, galloping through public life and characters as well as personal lives and relationships. Governments struggle to maintain order, people strive for stability and security, all of which typify the kingdom of God. What…
42. Everything that matters – our God is great.
[Revelation – introduction] After a month of self-imposed holiday it is such a joy to write again. Together with the dear friends of the Bible study here in my home, we are diving deep into the fascinating world of the book of Revelation – a rich, inspiring experience. It is not the fist time I…
41. Everything is wrong!
Oh! It’s so easy. Pick up a newspaper and start reading … and read until a deep, dark mood decides nothing works out right. Unpleasant, angry feelings fill your inner being. You know that your standards for good living, good government, good decisions and good environment are down the drain with no apology, no compensation….
40. How is your wall coming along?
Most conversations consist of sharing opinions; those personal conclusions we come to in the privacy of our own minds. Unconsciously and consciously we test our views against others or comments we read or listen to. The sharing and testing influence us and shape our thoughts. We grapple for solutions to put order in the chaos…
39. Lights, camera … action!
Our world craves leadership: a man or woman who could lead in the brokenness and chaos of destruction and disappointment. We need someone to trust, so that we could follow with confidence and work together towards the greater good. The European crisis and the American election threaten to cause panic when terrorists and politics only…
Pebbles of Perpetuity 