Who is Jesus? (II)

The other morning the thought popped into my head: How to describe Jesus? How does the Bible describe Him? What facets can you discover in Him? Part 2… If you expect an exhaustive, complete answer, I’m sorry to disappoint you. I cannot give it to you. But: In a short time I have written down … Mehr Who is Jesus? (II)

Who is Jesus? (I)

The other morning the thought popped into my head: How to describe Jesus? How does the Bible describe Him? What facets can you discover in Him? If you expect an exhaustive, complete answer, I’m sorry to disappoint you. I cannot give it to you. But: In a short time I have written down a list, … Mehr Who is Jesus? (I)

Patience

Be patient. If you don’t do it with patience, you make it kaputt. Our pottery teacher Karen from Uganda That sucks! You’re standing at the checkout in the supermarket and the guy in front of you has been rummaging in his wallet for a cent coin for two minutes. Or the woman in front of … Mehr Patience

Inner wounds

Today I am writing more personally because I think this story from my life may help you if you are in a similar situation. Some time ago I read the book “The Secret of Your Strength” by Thomas Härry. It was very valuable for me. It is about emotional wounds that are inflicted on us … Mehr Inner wounds

Be there or be square!

Do you know “Men in Black” with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones? Aside from the fact that the movie is really funny, there is one remarkable line that inspired me to write this post. Agent “K” (Jones) sees the potential in New York cop James Edwards (Smith) that he could become the “MIB” afterwards. … Mehr Be there or be square!

Future

At the beginning of the year we always like to look at what the new year will bring. We make plans, hope and are excited about what’s to come. A good time to take a look at the topic “future”… Looking to the future Since time immemorial, man has wanted to look into the future … Mehr Future

Desires

But God also makes his wrath visible. From heaven he strikes all people who rebel against God and his will. They do what displeases God and thus trample the truth underfoot. Yet there is much that they can recognize from God, for he himself has shown it to them. God is invisible, but by his … Mehr Desires

A Golden Cage

And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17b I have the feeling that the African continent or Uganda is bursting with life. Lively and wild is the nature outside the cities, especially in the national parks. You can hear it pulsating all night, the birds chirping from dawn to … Mehr A Golden Cage

Highway To Hell or Stairway To Heaven

Last week I wrote about repentance and how important it is to focus one’s life on God. Because in this world we make a decision with eternal character: Highway To Hell or Stairway To Heaven My point is not to spread fear, but to make clear what the consequences of a life without God are. … Mehr Highway To Hell or Stairway To Heaven

Repentance

Gospel Do you know what gospel means? It is the Good News from God to every single person: You no longer have to pay for your sins yourself. Jesus of Nazareth, God’s own Son, went to the Cross for you and took your sins upon Himself. What God wants you to believe and admit your … Mehr Repentance