Utilitarian Christianity
Utilitarianism tempts us to sit in the judgment seat over God. Could it be that as we pursue sophisticated efficiency and numbers (the two pillars of utilitarianism) we miss to discover the heart of God?
Living in The Age of Decay
The past 100 years we’ve experienced and continue to experience the decay of cultures and empires in a faster and larger scale than ever before in human history. 100 years ago the Austro-Hungarian empire collapsed,
Hope in our traumatized world: a traumatized God
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven
“Stop Deceiving Yourself!”
Self-awareness, self-image, self-expression – popular topics. What was written about that 2,000 years prior psychology discovered the topic?
God’s painful interruption multiplies joy
God’s interrupt our life with the purpose to multiply his mission and his joy in the world. He uses various means to interrupt us: unwanted circumstances or unexpected voice.
Wilderness: an awkward reward for a godly life.
“Jesus had a different vision of maturity: It is the ability and willingness to be led where you would rather not go.” – Henri Nouwen Like it or not, our journey sometimes takes us
On the other side of your fears
Mk 4:35-41 We are at the beginning of a new year. We have no idea what this year holds for any of us. But we do know Who holds our year in His hand. We
Restless? Tired? Anxious? Me too.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and
Our story was written before we started to play it.
“Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from before your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I