Shopping, but why today?
Yesterday (January 30), we went to the store for the essentials. You know, bread, cheese, bananas—the usual stuff. But why not today, on the 31st? We got warnings from all sides: OK… that really… Lees meer.
Category: English blog
Podcast: Keep studying when you’re out on the mission field.
As a missionary, you probably know the Bible verse from 2 Timothy 2:15: Do your best to present yourself to God as a good worker who has no need to be ashamed, accurately handling… Lees meer.
Respectful answers spoken with a gentle voice.
We often get challenging questions on quite sensitive topics. These questions come from all directions—Christian, non-Christian, atheist, Catholic, anti-Christian, (ultra) left-wing, (ultra) right-wing—you name it. People from all backgrounds pass by on a normal… Lees meer.
Can a Christian pray to saints or Mary for their intercession?
This week, I received an interesting question about praying to saints or the Virgin Mary. The person asking had spoken with several priests, who had told him that praying to saints is permitted as… Lees meer.
You are not allowed to do that! Or…
A while ago, I had a pleasant conversation with a hobby colleague. He is not a Christian, but we share the same hobby (model trains…), and it was really enjoyable. Our discussions covered a… Lees meer.
Our house smells again. And that’s good news!
And we’ve had our first gourmet evening in Schwerin! It’s such a great project: you invite people to your home, fire up the gourmet set (or more than one, if it’s a larger group),… Lees meer.
We’ve got wheels!
Yes indeed, we’ve got “wheels”! The “new” car is named Piet, and he’s already been busy heading to various projects. You only realize what you had once it’s gone. Sure, in theory, you can… Lees meer.
Why did Jesus perform miracles?
Regularly, we see people asking for a miracle in prayer—whether it’s for healing, wealth, relationships, etc. We also see people seeking signs of miracles. “Oh, if you’re doing the work you do, then you… Lees meer.
Independence.
What is normal?This week in the therapy group, we are reflecting on what is considered ‘normal.’ Where does ‘normal’ come from?One of the aspects involves norms and values: within the family, in the household,… Lees meer.
Podcast: Dating on the Mission Field
Romantic relationships develop on the mission field, but in most mission organizations, this is not allowed in the first year. Why is that? In this podcast, we will address this issue and try to… Lees meer.
