Behold, the nations are as a drop in a bucket,And are counted as the small dust on the scales;Look, He lifts up the isles as a very little thing. All nations before Him are as nothing, And they are counted by Him less than nothing and worthless. (Isaiah 40:15,17) The “affairs of the nations” that strike like a blow in the…
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258. Just be
“What could I do?’” A familiar exclamation from humanity in difficult times that echoes the fear and despondency of an upside-down world. It stands in stark contrast to the cry, what should I do, where action is implied and rather reflects a hopeful vision of the future. We need only look around us to see that…
226. Everything is under control
This old world van never hold me, any moment I’ll be gone. I have made my consecration and I have my “wedding garments” on. These are the words of an old song. Our world feels timeworn and feeble. Our planet is overweight with desperation, destruction, and deprivation, hungry for relief and restoration and overwhelmed with burning issues aimed at…
161. Let’s talk politics.
One of life’s most daring challenges today is insight and revelation knowledge. We cannot afford to live in a superficial, tossed-about one dimensional life. Our existence on earth is so rich in beauty, rich in experiences, trials and potential, but also full of misery, destruction and disease. Where is God in all this? When life overwhelms…
57. Underworld of the unknown
[Revelation 13] The unknown is scary, frightening, creepy, terrifying – yes all of this, and sinister, threatening and evil. All of these words and every synonym conceivable could describe the feelings of the ancient world towards the sea. It is understandable. The sea was a mystery of gigantic creatures and dark, unknown waters erupting in…
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…
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…
Pebbles of Perpetuity 