After the words: “Give us this day our daily bread” the Lord’s prayer continues with “And forgive us.” Are there any prerequisites for being forgiven? Prerequisites for forgiveness. In 1 John 1:9 we read: “If […]
Before Jesus left this world, He prayed earnestly for the unity of God’s people. Unity is a sign of true discipleship. Jesus prayed “that they all may be one, as You, Father are in Me, […]
The future lies dark before us – or? Unbelievably, but true, we are once again standing on the threshold of a new year. Changing from one year to the next brings sentimental thoughts with it. […]
This promise will accompany us in the New Year. When He, the Light of the World, goes before us, then we will have the same experiences as the children of Israel, whom God led by […]
Some time ago, I met a young father who had his little daughter with him on his bicycle. The ride was visibly creating much joy for the child, but she also wanted to contribute something. […]
One day, Lena said to her mother, “Oh, it’s so hard to always do the right thing. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do it.” “Have you really tried?” “Oh yes, Mama. I […]
It was one of the most unusual things I have ever seen. We were finishing our walk early one morning and we came upon a rabbit that was sitting on the rocks. The rabbit had […]
Surrounded by many forces that threaten to destroy us and against which we are completely helpless – in the midst of thousands of dangers, from which there appears to be no escape – these and […]
A new year has begun. It is only a few days old. At this time, many might ask: “What will this new year bring?” Of course, we cannot answer this question. It wouldn’t even be […]