Yesterday, the reflection was about silence as an opportunity for self-discovery. There is more to be said about silence though, as it not only provides us with a deeper understanding of ourselves, but also a deeper understanding of God and what He is pushing us towards. Eventually silence reaches a tipping-point and we have to […]
Tag: Humanity
On Silence
We know little about the first 30 years of Jesus’ life. History is mostly silent on the matter. I sometimes ponder about the Jesus of his teens and 20s: What did he do when he was a young adult? Did he do the work of his earthly father, Joseph? (A carpenter.) Or did he do […]
On Questioning
It is human to question. And it is up to God to answer. We fool ourselves if we think we are somebody wise and can fully understand God. And yet, we are naturally driven to seek out God. We desire to see Him as He is. And this is right and good. A main aspect […]
On Purpose
Two benchmarks have been swirling in my head lately. One is personal: my upcoming birthday. The second is perhaps a little more globally relevant: the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. With both those things on my mind, I’ve been contemplating life, faith, and the future. As part of my mental journey I thought it might […]
Relevant Reformation 