
What sorrow does
“Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.” (Eccles. 7:3.) When sorrow comes under the power of Divine grace, it works

“Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.” (Eccles. 7:3.) When sorrow comes under the power of Divine grace, it works

Conversation and Genuine Friendship A relationship can only develop if you get to know each other. You can only get to know each other if you meet, talk with each

Getting to Know Each Other — But How? In one of the last articles, we reflected on the danger of “situationship.” That was more of a warning and less motivating.

“Jesus lif ted up his eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account

“Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.” (Eccles. 7:3.) When sorrow comes under the power of Divine grace, it works out a manifold ministry in our lives. Sorrow reveals unknown depths in the soul, and unknown capabilities of experience and

Conversation and Genuine Friendship A relationship can only develop if you get to know each other. You can only get to know each other if you meet, talk with each other, or do something together. That’s how you get to know each other and can observe the other person’s character

Getting to Know Each Other — But How? In one of the last articles, we reflected on the danger of “situationship.” That was more of a warning and less motivating. That’s why today I would like to take up the positive side. The question is: So how are you supposed
Welcome back to another video in our series about justification. In this video, we somehow come to the climax of everything. We will talk about the third result of being justified and that is nothing…

“Jesus lif ted up his eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.’” (John 11:41–42) Here we see on the

When we have the glory of the Lord before our eyes, it also makes us aware of our weaknesses and failures. But we need this humbling view in order to be able to serve the great Lord effectively. We see this in many men of God. Let their experiences spur
Aug 31, 2026 • 1:54
This article is about how sorrow, shaped by divine grace, can deepen the soul, expose hidden flaws, and expand our capacity for thoughtful living and service. Using Joseph as an example, it argues that God often “breaks” people through hardship to make them fruitful.
Aug 30, 2026 • 4:42
This article is about how young Christians can get to know a potential spouse in a God-honoring way—rejecting noncommittal “situationships,” keeping relationships clear and marriage-minded, and using guardrails like spiritual maturity, shared faith, purity, and wise counsel.
Aug 29, 2026 • 4:52
This article is about how young Christians can get to know a potential spouse in a God-honoring way—rejecting noncommittal “situationships,” keeping relationships clear and marriage-minded, and using guardrails like spiritual maturity, shared faith, purity, and wise counsel.
Aug 28, 2026 • 5:49
“Jesus lif ted up his eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.’” (John 11:41–42) Here we see on the…
Aug 27, 2026 • 2:17
This article is about how encountering God’s glory humbles believers, reveals their sin and weakness, and prepares them for service. Through Isaiah, Peter, Paul, and John, it shows Christ’s power to cleanse, call, and commission people for His work.
Aug 26, 2026 • 2:04
This article is about how David and Manasseh were forgiven after serious sin and repentance, yet still faced lasting consequences. It warns that even forgiven sins can damage God’s honor, influence others toward evil, and give enemies reason to blaspheme.
Aug 26, 2026 • 3:29
“Jesus said, ‘Take away the stone.’ Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, ‘Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory…
Aug 25, 2026 • 1:33
This article is about how the world’s praise can be shallow and fleeting. Using Nebuchadnezzar’s reaction to Daniel and the crowd’s reversal toward Paul, it warns that exaggerated favor can quickly turn into hostility without true inner change.
Aug 25, 2026 • 3:03
God’s creative power can be observed in many ways. We see it in the depths of the universe, but also in the small things of our earth—in our case, one of the smallest birds in the world. "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His…
Aug 25, 2026 • 1:23
When does this resigned “I can’t do this” (or: “I am not able to do that”) come over our lips? That happens when we look at ourselves. That was the case with Moses: “I alone am not able to carry all this people, because it is too heavy for me.…