[John 11] What is a miracle? It is an event in the lives of men that can only be explained in supernatural terms. The official definition underlines the mystery aspect of a highly improbable or extraordinary event. As the dictionary puts it: It is a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural…
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73. One day to another – no greater contrast ever.
I grew up with a festive tradition around Good Friday. We were always very aware of this most important time on the Christian calendar. Easter was and is always special. I would, however, like to call this time of year Passover and not follow the tradition to name our holy feasting season after the Persian…
51. More wind and storm… and angels.
[Revelation 7] The plot thickens in the seventh chapter. A superficial reading could be confusing and discouraging. Winds and angels, numbers and multitudes, marks and seals, loud voices and worship songs are all combined to describe cosmic history in a few words. Hang in there, go slowly and grasp the metaphors and symbols to understand…
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…
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….
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…
25. It’s not easy – let’s do this.
Life is hard, unfair and sometimes overwhelming. Do not be discouraged. Be strong and very brave says the Lord to Joshua before Jericho and the Jordan in flood. [Joshua1] You can do it, even if it looks impossible. God calls us to greater works and impossible tasks. John 14:12: “Most assuredly, I say to you,…
Pebbles of Perpetuity 