Very often, we asked ourselves this question. That’s normal. That’s human. If you are on the track of someone or something, you are trying to find them, or find information about them. Even though you didn’t get the job I think you’re on the right track because you’re getting lots of callbacks for interviews. Don’t
November 15, 2022
Most followers of Jesus are familiar with this verse. It’s commonly read in churches. However we often miss the significance and richness of what Jesus is actually teaching us. He does not offer a linear route or a series of actions. He offers Himself. In very simple straightforward words, He declares, “I
November 10, 2022
Worries, doubts, and anxieties are a normal part of life. It’s natural to worry about an unpaid bill, an upcoming job interview, or a first date. But “normal” worry becomes excessive when it’s persistent and uncontrollable. You worry every day about “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, you can’t get anxious thoughts out
November 4, 2022
Sometimes, it seems that everything goes wrong, despite our best efforts to make things right. We can do everything in our power to make something work, but life might have different plans. Many of us feel as though we have no control over our lives, and while that might hold some truth
October 29, 2022
When tragedy strikes, it’s easy to harden our hearts and cry out, “God, why did you let this happen?” Maybe then, we started praying. Before, when everything went smoothly, we would not even think a minute about praying. “To be a Christian without prayer,” said Martin Luther, “is no more possible than
October 22, 2022
Very often – sometimes too often – the thought is back! If we wake up in the morning (or even many times in the middle of the night), the thought is back. Sometimes, the thought will not let us sleep. The “act of thinking,” “reflection,” the “opinion” or “serious consideration,” no matter
October 14, 2022
Workplace intimidation or workplace bullying happens when supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates direct verbal abuse, physical threats, blackmail, or violence to manipulate other employees of an organization to gain a professional benefit. Fate’s irony: already in 2004 I joined a round-table-conference and discussion about terrorism in this entire world. Check today’s headlines and
October 10, 2022
“Those Were the Days” is a song credited to Gene Raskin, who put a new English lyric to the Russian romance song “Дорогой длинною” (literally “By the long road”), composed by Boris Fomin (1900–1948) with words by the poet Konstantin Podrevsky. It deals with reminiscence upon youth and romantic idealism. It also
October 6, 2022
I got my first breaking point as a German expatriate in the Philippines as a result of culture shocks. This was a long time ago and very much different from today’s situation. Meanwhile I have been living here smooth and sound for several years. Nowadays, many people are experiencing mood changes. Indeed,
October 4, 2022
During the last years, I experienced again, what it means to have a family. Especially as an expatriate living together with a Philippine family. What a blessing for me! In his divine wisdom, God intended the family atmosphere where there should be parental love so that every toddling, helpless, fragile child that
September 29, 2022
Sometimes, we might ask ourselves: What is the sense of doing this and that? What is the meaning of life? I am sure, each and every one of us looks for a good life. Sometimes, we seem to remain very optimistic. We think it’s easy to always find a good life. Most
September 23, 2022
The concept of “Boys Don’t Cry” is to promote the awareness of the mental effect of masculinity, and the pressure on young boys to prove theirs. Is it really normal for guys to not cry? Men have significantly lower levels of prolactin (hormone related to emotional tears) as compared to women. The cultural
September 20, 2022