The problem with the “Sinner’s prayer”
In English, there is such a thing as a prayer that someone can pray to come to God. A prayer of conversion, so to speak. Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner.… Lees meer.
Author: M
God at the helm? Truly?
Let’s be honest, life is sometimes beautiful, but sometimes it can also be stormy. And sometimes there is a storm way too often… We don’t even know where to sail with our ship anymore.… Lees meer.
What is a life worth to you?
Have we ever considered that a human life in “the Western countries” is worth less than in Poland? And that is not only literally, but also figuratively. We see it around us every day.… Lees meer.
Slavery still exists… even today…
A little while ago, I talked to someone from a wealthy country in Southwest Asia. There are large groups of migrant workers there, coming from all over the region. Many Western expats work there… Lees meer.
Is Poland a free country?
A few times a year we are asked whether Poland is a free country and whether everyone there can be who they are. Somehow, some people in the “blessed west” have the idea that… Lees meer.
I still need to hop, skip, and jump on the moon.
And now that all the traffic lights are green, it’s time to move forward with the administrative work. A lot of administrative work. It reminded me of a Dutch song from 1983. (Yes… I’m… Lees meer.
Green light! We’re moving.
Imagine you’re driving, and you see the traffic light change from green to yellow. It’s not red yet, but what do you do? Do you speed up, slam on the brakes, or do you… Lees meer.
Why not a missionary in your own country?
A question we sometimes get is why we didn’t remain in the Netherlands to serve as missionaries there. Great question! This week, a fellow missionary who is preparing to leave was asked the same… Lees meer.
Grieving: Silence please…
A teacher once told me the following when talking about conversation techniques: The person who talks the most in a conversation will be the most satisfied with the conversation at the end of the… Lees meer.
Help! Help a missionary to a week of rest/retreat.
As you know, we organize retreats for Christian missionaries and pastors who could use some rest, or more…. Those retreats cost around 700 euros per week just for accommodation, food and drinks. Our own… Lees meer.
