Category: Contemplations

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.

A few times a year, we receive the question: “How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?” At first glance, it sounds like a fine question, but anyone who looks closer sees: this… Lees meer.

A while ago, I had a conversation with X, who was very sad. Her beloved pet had passed away, and she was very sorrowful about it. She wondered whether pets also go to heaven.… Lees meer.

Sometimes it truly scares me: people read the Bible, but they do not understand it. They believe things that clearly do not align with what the Bible says, and they follow leaders who spread… Lees meer.