Christliche Impulse - Christian impulses

  Deutsch English He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”   Psalm 91:1+2 (ESV) 1. Well shielded For certain actions or events, a prominent patron is sought and named. For example, a mayor could be the patron of a charity, or an artist could be the patron of a cultural festival. This means that something is happening under supervision and the matter is important. Psalm 91 speaks of what it means when God is the patron of our lives. It offers us protection. But as the patron of our lives, God does not only want to give his name and bless things that He cannot affirm. If our lives are to proceed under his auspices, we are called upon to remain under the shadow of the Almighty. Then Almighty God is our confidence and our castle. 2. Under the protection of the Supreme Anyone who lives under the pro...

Deutsch English The reformer of Württemberg, Johann Brenz, was to be captured on the orders of Emperor Karl V. A group of Spanish riders was already on their way to Stuttgart when Duke Ulrich received news of it from a relative. Late that night he summoned Brenz to him and told him what his enemies wanted to do; At the same time the Duke said to Brenz: “I don’t want to be responsible for your blood; save yourself however you want and can. I cannot and must not hide you myself, because I must be able to freely affirm with an oath that I do not know where you are. Go in God's name! May He preserve your life!" As surprising and shocking as this news was for Brenz, he quickly regained his faith, bowed and walked away in silence. The Duke called after him with deep emotion: "If you are dear to God, He will watch over your life." When he got home, Brenz threw himself on his knees and commended himself to God in...