What If Hell Is Not Just a Scare Tactic?
I used to think hell was just something the church had invented to scare people. Then I started reading what Jesus himself actually said, and that explanation no longer held together.
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The World Is Not Your Mirror
In New Age spirituality, I often heard that the world was my mirror. But the Word of God shows something different: not endless self-analysis, but truth that brings me back to God.
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Toward Death
Death is the subject most of us avoid, yet it quietly follows every human life. A reflection on mortality, resurrection and Christian hope.
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When Prayer Started Sounding Like the Language of Lack
What happens when prayer slowly starts sounding more like lack than trust? A reflection on needs, gratitude and turning my eyes back to God.
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Angels, Signs and All That Former Spiritual Fussing
A reflection on angels, signs, New Age messages and why I no longer chase spiritual hints, but turn directly to God.
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Biblical Meditation Is Something Completely Different Than I Thought
The mind filled with the Word of God. For many people, the word meditation brings to mind silence, an empty…
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Prayer in the Middle of Trouble
Prayer carries us in the middle of distress. In my previous post, I wrote about prayer and an answered prayer,…
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The One Prayer That Changed Everything
Prayer did not stay as just words. People talk about prayer a lot, but it can easily start sounding distant….
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When a Sparrowhawk Hit the Bird Feeder
I was standing by the window again, watching the birds at the feeder while completely lost in my own thoughts….
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When My Mind Keeps Running Old Routes, Even Though My Heart Wants Something New
The renewing of the mind. There is one Bible passage I keep coming back to in my mind: “And be…
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A Little Blue Tit Reminded Me of Real Freedom
What a tiny bird taught me about freedom. I love birds. I have always said that if I could be…
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When Everything Doesn’t Go According to Plan
Peace in the middle of an unexpected moment. We were supposed to have a nice day together, my daughter, my…
