Letting go of expectations
The topic of expectations has been on my mind again (see also previous post). Inspired by author Paul Young, who wrote “The Shack”, I looked at the connection between expectations and fear....
Behavior
How to get out of the brooding trap
There are days when I really know that God loves me. That thrills me and I decide that I will stay in that frame of mind, because that’s when I feel wonderful....
Do I shine like the city on a hill?
Have you also wondered how is it that you are called light in the Bible? Do you wonder what shines and how is it shining? “You are like light for the whole...
In balance?
Lately, I have been thinking about the question of balance in my life. The question of how much and which activities and tasks are right for me personally. Should I pursue an...
How do I see God – and how does he see me?
The Bible – God’s Word – has power! Do not lose sight of these things (God’s Words). Keep them deep within your heart, because they are life to those who find them...
Let your feet be washed!
Have you ever imagined what it would be like if Jesus washed your feet? We read in the Gospel of John 13:4-10: So he got up from the table, removed his outer...
Think about it…!
You are precious!Okay, okay, we have already heard that umpteen times…. But still I want to share some thoughts about it with you. It is theoretically clear to us and somewhat logical,...
Are your heart and mind in agreement?
“God is with you!” How often have I heard or read this, but for me for a long time it was only in my head. In my heart, however, I had the...
You won’t get me!
The other day I had a tough weekend. Tough for me means being with people from morning till night, several days in a row. Then I know that I need to rest,...
Is it obvious?
You are created in the image of God, so people can see God through you. Radical, isn’t it? You and I may not always manage to do that, but time and time...