Sermon 08-03-2026
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.
Category: English blog
Why God Has Strict Requirements for Elders—and What Happens When We Ignore Them
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.
God or god? You, you, thou, or Thou?
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.
No-people-day.
Wednesday… what a day. Such conversations. Such stories. What misery some people carry with them. What are we doing to each other. Thursday the same. Friday the same. Saturday the same. Sunday the same.… Lees meer.
The Pastor’s Daughter and the Flamingo
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.
No thank you, no nothing.
To give you an idea of what we do here and what an afternoon can look like, this is a snapshot of five hours. And if you get tired just reading this, keep reading.… Lees meer.
Praying for other people
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.
Sacred cows
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.
Always be prepared.
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.
Weekend Recap: “Breathing Out”: When God Builds
It was a busy weekend, during which we prepared the retreat for women involved in mission work. And how much we accomplished! A team that did not yet know each other, meeting for the… Lees meer.
