Category: Contemplations

At the beginning of a new year it often shows up again: the call to “do something.” New habits, new disciplines, new goals. Sometimes it takes on a “pious” form. On January 1, I… Lees meer.

In some churches and movements, you hear people who suddenly call themselves prophets. They claim to speak on behalf of God and receive specific messages for individuals or the congregation. I even saw a… Lees meer.

Now that the Christmas season is here again, I also receive (this usually continues throughout the month of December) the question of why Christians actually celebrate the birthday of Christ on December 25th. Even… Lees meer.

Imagine… you are a Christian, but never(!) see anyone come to faith. Is that possible? Yes and no. Because yes, it certainly is possible. And no… it is not possible / something must change.… Lees meer.

Recently, I heard Louis Davids again with his very old classic “De Voetbalmatch” (The Football Match). He sings about a spectator who has no understanding of football whatsoever, yet allows himself to be completely… Lees meer.

Why does God do nothing about all this suffering in the world? I was asked that question again this week in a conversation. It is a question that comes up quite often in conversations… Lees meer.

I once had a friend who knew he would die within a week. No idea how he knew, but he just did! Very special. Somehow he sensed that “this was it.” A premonition, a… Lees meer.

In the mission field, there’s a danger many of us recognize: you start out with holy drive, fire, and dedication. But somewhere along the way, that fire shifts. You grow tired. Responsibility turns into… Lees meer.

A few months ago, I was called by a Polish foundation. They asked if I could come and check their new sound equipment because they couldn’t get it to work. Fine, I thought, no… Lees meer.

A few times a year, and today again, we get the question: Is God the Father of everyone? The fact that we get this question a few times a year says something, because it… Lees meer.