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?

A princess set a special challenge to the guys who wanted to marry her: he had to run faster than her.

“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 unpleasant things in life.

Yet, as a raw stone is treated toughly before becoming a precious stone, and since God knows everything in the past, present and future and has the best intentions to every human being, so we can know that in all pleasant and unpleasant things God works for our good, because he has a good long term plan for everyone individually.

All things work together for good for those who put trust in him.

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 remember?

It is not decisive whether we remember the exact time and place.

More important is the question: On what will you set your attention in the coming year?

To which influences do you plan to give priority?

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 what is more relevant and acted accordingly to relieve the tensions.

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 human logic, we only know the concept of revenge.

But there is a wonderful different concept of forgiveness and new beginnings.

“Be still for a moment” – how many blessings have we lost, because we have not followed that advice?

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 find that there are no complaints and rather compassion!

Is baptism enough?

On Christmas, the Lord has come into this world.

How do we get prepared for his return?