Category: Contemplations

Today I spoke with Y, who says he is a Christian and who will soon die from cancer. He had asked God so many times for healing. But nothing. Absolutely nothing. He told me… Lees meer.

Today, Martin had the opportunity to preach at a joint church service in Schwerin. Not my hobby, honestly; I’m not really a stage person. But what do you talk about in a sermon like… Lees meer.

This will be a difficult reflection, but as always: what the Bible says, stands firm. It is not a matter of “in our culture B is allowed,” or “a little bit of C is… Lees meer.

We live as Dutch people in Germany and notice every day how important language is in expressing respect. In Germany, people use “Sie” for those you don’t know well and “du” only when you… Lees meer.

I spoke today with a daughter of a pastor who was struggling with a problem. Her parents had been living separately for years without being formally divorced (“separated from bed and board”). Mother did… Lees meer.

Today I received a question from someone about the best way to pray for someone else. A good question, because the Bible is clear that we should indeed do so; James 5:16 “Therefore, confess… Lees meer.

The saying “sacred cows” is about beliefs or traditions that seem untouchable. Things that no one questions because they are so firmly established that they feel almost sacred. In our work as missionaries, we… Lees meer.

A while ago, I spoke with someone who said that he had never seen God. “Where is the evidence that God exists, is there a sign he could see that proves it?!!!” The way… Lees meer.

What Does It Mean to Encourage? ~To speak courage into someone, to give courage. But of course, it goes beyond making someone feel good. Encouragement has to do with strengthening the heart, building up… Lees meer.

A while ago I received a question that I actually get frequently: “Is it okay for a Christian to drink wine or beer, or use cannabis, or take medicine?” Often, there’s a lot more… Lees meer.