Yes, praise, that was the right answer.The men in the fiery furnace – hadn’t they sung from the depths too? And hadn’t the star risen again and again in all inner distress – looking up to God. Original Text: Ja, Lob, das war die rechte Antwort. Die Männer im Feuerofen – hatten die nicht auch …
When this poor lisping, stammering tongueLies silent in the grave,Then in a nobler, sweeter song,I’ll sing Thy power to save. There is a fountain filled with bloodWilliam Cowper
In mein gar zu dunkles LebenStrahlte einst ein süßes Bild;Nun das süße Bild erblichen,Bin ich gänzlich nachtumhüllt. Wenn die Kinder sind im Dunkeln,Wird beklommen ihr Gemüt,Und um ihre Angst zu bannen,Singen sie ein lautes Lied. Ich, ein tolles Kind, ich singeJetzo in der Dunkelheit;Klingt das Lied auch nicht ergötzlich,Hats mich doch von Angst befreit. Heinrich …
In a prison About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. Acts 16:25-26 NIV
The days getting shorter, the weather getting colder and colder, year is getting closer to its end. I have no excitement anymore and my only wish is to stay healthy and alive for the rest of the day in the year. I have had enough for this year, please just leave me in peace. I …
Today is Eternity Sunday in Germany. It is a Protestant religious holiday commemorating the dead. I would like to share 3 pieces that touch my heart on this very special Sunday. 1. A prayer in English: God be in my head and in my understanding. God be in mine eyes and in my looking. God be in …
Now I can exactly count how many worship services left to accompany at the organ in Leonberg until the end of my internship on 31.12.2020. What would be in year 2021? I am open for a surprise in life, like covid19 has surprised me in this year. I mean, if something is going to happen, …
The merman sing again, the peaceful world restored. His music is more powerful, his voice touched human heart. He is still singing when the starry night fall.
Let me introduce you the popular dessert among Chinese and Japanese – the red bean soup. Culturally, red bean is a symbol of faithful love, according to the Chinese poet Wang Wei (701-761). He wrote: 紅豆生南國，春來發幾枝。Red beans grow in south, new branches come with the spring. 願君多采擷，此物最相思。I advice you to cherish them, for they can most represent …
This is one of my favourite bread in Germany, its name is Hefezopf. Traditionally, in the area I live, Hefezopf is for breakfast or tea time during the weekend. It is also for the special event like birthday party or having guest. Since I am no more living with my adopted German family, …