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Silent Time
Welcome to Silent Time, the opportunity to think on what is really important in life.
Episodes
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Within and beyond your capabilities
What is in your range of capabilities? And what is impossible for you? As humans we have limits, but everything is possible for the almighty, eternal creator…
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Almost given up?
Have you experienced situations, in which you have almost given up? There might be too much workload or too strong pain from sickness or feeling lost in a…
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And yet shall live
A commonly known, a person consists of body and soul. By human definition, someone is alive, as long as the body is alive. But regarding eternity, the question…
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Whom do you trust more?
Whom do you trust more? Your own reasoning and common sense, or the Lord? For the big majority of decisions to take, both point in the same direction. But…
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No condemnation
How do you react when you get accused? People may first tempt, confuse and then accuse us. Also the devil tries to first confuse and tempt us and then accuse…
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Do you like changes?
Do you like changes of circumstances in life? Often changes go hand in hand with temporary pain towards long term gain. For example the birth of a child means…
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Contentment is great gain
More precious than big riches can be: Godliness with contentment is great gain, because it also provides peace in the heart and eternal joy.
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Is it your own accomplishment?
Do you regard your available food, clothes, freedom, health for granted or as your own accomplishment? Or do you humbly give thanks to the Lord?
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Security to build upon
What gives you confidence in life? Your job? Your land? Your family? Your skills?
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Freedom and persecution
Under which conditions do you live? Is there freedom of faith or persecution and oppression? One pattern that repeats itself over history is that religious…
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Sharing the experiences
A person who has experienced the help of the Lord has the natural desire to pass on the good news to others.
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The big gap
It is difficult to describe the gap between us humans with our errors and faults on the one hand and the eternal, holy Lord on the other hand. But praise the…
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For the own sake
One thing that appears to be among the least attractive that we can imagine: obedience. But blessed with a life full of adventures and an ultimate goal is the…
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Is life unfair?
Life seems to be unfair; some continually suffer hardships of many kinds, while others seem to enjoy their life. Does God treat people in an unfair way? The…
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Chosen and accepted
In what do you put your trust? Into your descendance or your strength or your possessions?
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Strengthen the trembling knees
2 friends were walking on a too long hiking journey through the wilderness of the high mountains, their knees got weak and finally one broke down. The other…
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Apollos was an eloquent speaker
Apollos was an eloquent speaker and had a lot of knowledge. But up to a certain point, he was in lack of something. Was he open to receive it?
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Who can run faster?
A princess set a special challenge to the guys who wanted to marry her: he had to run faster than her.
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All things work together for good
“All things work together for good”- what is your reaction to that sentence? Probably you do not agree, because it seems to be impossible considering all the…
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Time and place
For the few most important events in life, we may remember the day, the time, the place. Looking back on this year, what have been the events that you…
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Tensions?
Easily heated debates and strifes come up. When you think back over the year, how many times have there been topics of minor personal advantage? Abraham knew…
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The little foxes
Has anyone ever stolen from you? Or the other way round, you might have taken advantage of someone? If so, give it back and apologize to that person. By our…
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Be still for a moment
“Be still for a moment” – how many blessings have we lost, because we have not followed that advice?
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He was afraid to look at him
Supposed your superior knew all your weaknesses and faults, probably you be afraid to meet him. Once you meet, you may avoid eye contact. What a relief, if you…
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Ready for the return
On Christmas, the Lord has come into this world. How do we get prepared for his return?
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What makes you sad?
What makes you sad? What takes away the joy of your life? Generally, it is not useful to put too much focus on the negative things in life. Nevertheless it can…
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Do you say thank you?
Despite all the disappointments in life - why does it yet make sense to give thanks?
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Others than expected
Others than expected – have you ever joined a party or banquet and there have been totally different guests than expected?
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Have you ever been in a court?
Have you ever been in a court? For judges and others employed in the legal system, it is a normal routine. How is it concerned also to everyone else?
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Rescued from deadly peril
Many people have experienced in their life situations of deadly peril, for example serious “almost-accidents” while driving a car or a motorbike. They remember…
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Triumph over imperfection
Part of human nature is, that we are not perfect. But the good news triumphs over all imperfection.
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Taking wise decisions
Do you have to take decisions? For example a young person may need to decide which education to pursue, where to work, etc. Or in any age, to decide on what is…
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Stupidity
Stupidity – whom would you call stupid? Some animals show behaviour, which we cannot understand, hurting oneself or others. For example sheep might behave…
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Do worries help?
Do worries help? Usually they do not improve life’s circumstances; in fact worries might lead to further problems. It is better to focus on those things which…
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Finding back the joy
Are you a joyful person? Many people have lost their joy, deep down in their heart, there is no peace. Many matters only give us a few moments of happiness…
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Can we avoid obedience?
What comes to your mind with regard to obedience? We may not like it and spontaneously have negative associations. But let’s think about it more deeply.
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Against whom do you bear a grudge in your heart?
Against whom do you bear a grudge in your heart? As humans we easily nurse hatred against others. But that easily ends up in a vicious cycle of revenge and…
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Having 2 bosses at the same time
Have you ever been in the situation of having 2 bosses? One might expect you to go left, the other one might request you to go right. Whom do you follow?
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The hidden hopes
The hidden hopes – what do you long for, possibly without anyone knowing about it? We may look forward to an end of persecution. We may desire times of rest…
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Shall we give advantage to the poor or to the great?
Shall we give advantages, preference and special concessions to those who are disadvantaged? Or shall we favour those, who are great? To the successful? Shall…