On marriage

“Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.“ (Genesis 2:22-24) Marriage is an eternal bond between a man and a woman, so that “they become one flesh.” Yet,...

MENTAL STRONGHOLD: Why you need protection from yourself

Video game designers face a very strange problem that you may not have expected: how to ensure that the player does not deprive himself of the fun in the game. Wait, that is a thing? I asked myself when I first read that. But then I reflected on my own playing habits when I was a kid. I saw that I had in fact robbed myself the fun in playing by farming countless hours experience points, skipping the cutscenes and using cheats. I did not experience...

Why every christian man should read

Books inspire us and offer valuable insight. Often books can change your whole perception of a subject you previously never really thought about. Every book that can help you become a better person, is worth reading. The author of these works don't have to be necessarly christians, because God shines through every form of writing. I remember reading "Hiob" by Joseph ROth. Since the beginning I was fascinated by the language. It was crisp clear...

Collect the fruits of tomorrow

Live everyday in a way, that you can collect the fruits of your work the next time when you wake up. Do you remember the time where you learned something? For me it was learning French. In school I never really liked it, but it I was sure, that one day I will manage to speak and read without any problems. This day came faster than I thought. I didn’t even realize it.  However, I began using it more and more frequently. It was after...

Why you should read the Bible like any other book

It can be hard to read the Bible. Some look at it like a collection of quotes that help you live a better life. This is not the Bible was supposed to be. I agree that you should start small, like with my Sermon on the Mount challenge on this blog. However, this is only the first step in understanding the teaching of Christ. To truly understand the teaching of Christ, you must read the Bible from the beginning to the end. The Bible is meant to...

Elijah: A godly man

Elijah is one of the most well known prophets of the old testament. Yet he reached a point in his life, where he wanted to kill himself. He even asked God to let him die. The causes for his depression are numerous. First of all the long time he spent in isolation didn‘t helped his mental sanity, neither his unrealistic expectations and emotional exhaustion. But there is also a case to be made, that he was suicidal because of his relationship...

The importance of journaling

Journaling at first glance doesn’t seem like your typical Christian duty or exercise. However, it is a very important tool for every aspiring Christian man.  Even for non-Christians, writing a journal can be beneficial. When facing difficult challenges, a journal can function as a spiritual windshield wiper. Imagine that you are driving a car and someone throws mud onto your windscreen. Even if you are still on the right road, you still...