The world is a dangerous place – no doubt. If it isn’t murder and robbery, it is terrorism and natural disasters. There is no guarantee for full security and safety. Most of us get into a car everyday for which the risk-statistics are frightening. If we should make a short analysis of the risk of…
Category: Christian
37. C.h.u.r.C.h.
It is unavoidable that the word church is received with a whole bunch of emotions and reactions. For some the negativity comes unrestrained, fuelled by hurt and disappointment over many years. The pain permeates into the conversation about church and leads to sharp rejection of people and organization in the hearts of individuals. I am…
36. The place of gathering.
It was the climax of their civilization. The glory and splendour of the most impressive building of their time crowned the reign of Solomon. His wisdom, which he so dramatically received from God, was well known far beyond the borders of his kingdom. He built the temple that was the life ambition of his father…
35. The altar of the all.
The principle of that ancient act of setting an altar on the bases of a ruined temple building is forever written in my heart. Worship at the altar was the unanimous act of protection in the face of fear and uncertainty. It could not have been easy to leave their assorted lots and half-done tasks…
34. Set the altar in its place.
The challenge was declared – do something different for 2016. It is a good thing to think again, reconsider our way of doing things. By that I do not mean every little action. Think on the core, the founding principle, the essence of your existence that defines who you are. It is one of the…
33. Order or chaos – the best way.
News images of the world bring the chaos of war, natural disasters and poverty to our lounges daily. In our own lives we struggle against chaos every day. We tidy up, clean, categorize, file and plan to ensure an orderly and effective existence. Chaos is like a monster always ready to devour and destroy. It…
32. Find yourself a border to cross.
Life demands a series of decisions. That is a fact. God gave us choice, the first and foremost gift to mankind. You cannot change it. You have to choose. You have to accept or reject. To stay neutral to most of life’s core issues is a peculiar position and most often than not boils down…
Christmas Pebble – December 2015
Dear Pebble pals, It is the time of year, which nobody can ignore, whether you find yourself in circumstances you wish for or in a place of struggle and heartache. God is mighty and has done great things. He will do it for you. That is the core message of Christmas. Sing the ancient song…
31. It has begun… look up and take hold.
The unspoken, universal announcement has been made. The lights are up, the decoration-plans executed. Retail and wholesale are ready for the harvest and their advertising campaigns spell out the demands of the season. Headaches over gifts and travel plans are painful and real and emphasize the heavy, hurting burden of the so-called time of joy…
29. Come take a bath for a change.
We live the fast life. Morning routines with school-going children and office hours fill the house with hasty showers, wet hair and the smell of shampoo rushing to spend a few minutes on breakfast before the duties of the day chases them out the door. Mothers stand guard, remind, encourage and pack food with one…
Pebbles of Perpetuity 