“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” (John 14:1 NIV)“Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27 NIV)In Jesus’ last speech to us, His disciples, He longs for us to place our trust in Him. He assures us that we...
We were all mesmerized by Sejalandsfoss, a giant waterfall in Iceland. The crash of the sheet of water hitting the pool below was deafening, and the spray made it seem like rain was falling from a sun-lit sky. By following a rugged, adventuresome trail, we even had...
At the turn of the twentieth century it was predicted that technology would procure us less work and more leisure time. 3 to 4 days of weekly work or even less could be anticipated!Sadly that kind of promising rest never became a reality. Instead we are now working...
"He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul." (Ps 23:2-3a NIV)We had just arrived in Lugano, a town in Southern Switzerland. Italian is the language of choice in this part of Switzerland, and with its incredibly warm...
How do we face suffering? I doubt anyone actually takes pleasure in it, but what is our true attitude towards pain?What would be our reaction if an enemy of state knocked at our door? Would we chase him away? Would we denounce him? Or would we help him? But this final...
I love Jesus with all of my heart, but despite this, it still seemed I was missing something. I hungered, and still hunger more than ever before, to grow closer and closer to Jesus. But I am my own worst enemy. I became so focused in being extra organized that there...
When you find yourself admiring grandiose glaciers such as those found in Iceland, the inevitable is bound to happen: The temptation to climb these giants will slip into your veins.There are many luring dangers hiding out in these beauties, however, far more than we...