“You are like salt for the whole human race” (Matthew 5:13). My late grandmother (born in 1899!) taught me many things about daily life. I really admired her and didn’t mind traveling hundreds of miles to her house in the former East Germany—just to spend a few hours there. The wall and
April 3, 2025
By Klaus Döring “Would You Believe It!” is a 1929 British silent comedy film directed by Walter Forde and starring Forde, Pauline Johnson and Arthur Stratton. It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames and released as a supporting feature. It was later re-released with added sound effects and music. A British inventor develops
March 29, 2025
By Klaus Döring What are miracles in life? A miracle is an event that is inexplicable by natural or scientific laws and accordingly gets attributed to some supernatural or preternatural cause. Still, there are other miracles that we tend to forget: The sun rises and sets each day; small seeds grow into mighty trees; the
March 22, 2025
By Klaus Döring In the whirlwind of our modern lives, where the overwhelming demands of work, relationships, and societal expectations consume our every waking moment, it is crucial to recognize the significance of finding respite. Stepping back from the relentless intensity of our daily routines can be transformative, allowing us to embrace a reset. According
March 20, 2025
Plastic money (or better known as credit cards), loneliness, and advertising—that’s a dangerous mixture, leading more and more people straight into shopping ecstasy. We were on the way to a shopping mall. Yes, they are really tempting us with their offers. The credit cards of many people glowed—everyone is all right for
March 15, 2025
It’s easy to dismiss Judas as a villain or a victim, but I’m struck by the fact that, in many ways, he was just like me. Judas was a follower of Jesus and a preacher of the gospel, but there was a double-mindedness about him. In the end, he abandoned the faith
March 8, 2025
A friend of mine started talking with me and mentioned the good old days. Yes, those were the days my friend! Well, we all know: times have changed. More natural disasters, more wars, more people all over the world who are losing their faith. To be or not to be. Sein oder
March 1, 2025
By Klaus Döring From my own experience, here are three things to avoid after 70. 1. Most other 70-year-olds That sounds cruel — and it may blow a big hole in my circle of friends, many of whom are 70-plus and whom I love and cherish. I suspect I may have some explaining and repair
February 27, 2025
Ultimately, the choice between working for yourself or having a boss depends on what you value more: the freedom and potential rewards of entrepreneurship or the stability and support of traditional employment. Consider your personal goals, risk tolerance, and lifestyle preferences when making this decision. A good boss is one who is
February 22, 2025
And of course: every woman for herself. It’s used for saying that everyone needs to look after themselves and not worry about anyone else. Everyone looks out for his or her best interest. Originally this phrase expressed approval. It appeared in Chaucer’s The Knight’s Tale (“Ech man for him-self, ther is non other”),
February 15, 2025
According to a report from the American Psychological Association, heavy social media use has been linked to increased levels of anxiety, depression and feelings of loneliness. The constant scrolling feeds into a cycle of comparison where we’re always seeing others, which can make us feel inadequate. Clues to the state of your
February 12, 2025
By Klaus Döring Strange days have reached Ny-Alesund, Europe’s most northerly research station. Perched at the very edge of the continent, in Svalbard, Norway, a mere 1,000km from the North Pole, the center’s international scientists have been experiencing weather that is becoming increasingly unpredictable. The archipelago was balmy and calm at the end of January,
February 6, 2025