A war remains a war: when words must not hide reality
In our work, we come into contact with the consequences of war almost every day. We hear the stories behind the numbers. Stories of loss, fear, trauma, grief, and a life that has been… Lees meer.
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Time, Money, and Talents: A Lesson in Wise, Faithful Choices
A few years ago, at an organisation we have occasional contact with, there were two short cables that they still wanted to use themselves. It was not entirely clear whether they were DMX or… Lees meer.
Four Years of Ukrainian Church in Schwerin
Last week we celebrated that the Ukrainian church in Schwerin has now existed for four years. Is that something special? Well… just imagine this. You live in Texas, go to a Pentecostal church, and… Lees meer.
When Growth Deceives and Threatens: The Dangers of the Seeker-Sensitive Church
You might think that a full church is automatically a sign of success. In reality, growth in a seeker-sensitive church can be deceiving. Behind the full rooms and high attendance numbers, there often lies… Lees meer.
Trust… like a flower garden
In the new group therapy series, everyone brings their own theme. This can be anything, such as rest, involvement, or cooperation. When someone chooses a theme like fear or insecurity, we look at what… Lees meer.
More Than a Meal: Why and How We Distribute Food Vouchers
On this side, we distribute meal vouchers that allow people experiencing homelessness to receive a meal from an initiative we work closely with. We personally hand out some of these vouchers on the streets… Lees meer.
“‘They will lay hands on the sick…’ But that is not how it works.”
Recently I spoke with someone again who said triumphantly: “In the Bible it says: ‘They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover,’ so today we can also heal all people. Because… Lees meer.
We are 6 years old! #party
Today, the Emmy Foundation (Stichting Emmy, officially in Dutch) turns 6. Hooray! That means we’ve actually been on this journey for over 6.5 years. Those first six months of planning, organizing, and dealing with… Lees meer.
Beautiful months, expensive months…
Our main activity, about which you usually read the least on this blog due to the privacy of those involved, is coaching, counseling, and creative psychosocial therapy for missionaries and pastors. We do little… Lees meer.
A common misconception: Heaven as the final destination.
Many people I speak with long for heaven, where they will be forever. Many people, both inside and outside the church, think that heaven is the final destination for Christians after death. The image… Lees meer.
