Norms and values
Norms and values – ever heard of them?But what exactly are they?Values are ideals or principles that people consider important.Norms are rules of behavior that arise from those values.Values and norms can differ from… Lees meer.
Category: English blog
Maybe my body is trying to tell me something.
On my way to an appointment, I step outside and realize I’m still wearing my slippers. Slippers. In November. In the rain.So… back home again. Four flights up, four flights down. Fine morning workout.… Lees meer.
What do you need during an inner conflict?
Before you can find a solution to your inner conflict, you first need to explore what’s really going on. One of the things you can look at is where your needs lie during the… Lees meer.
Called, but not Driven to Burnout
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.
The Phoney War 2.0: Warmer than the Cold War ever was.
I’m going to do it anyway, I’m going to write it anyway, because ignoring it doesn’t help. So here we go: It’s a term we rarely hear, but one that seems all the more… Lees meer.
It’s Esther’s birthday today. Three cheers!
Yes indeed, Esther’s birthday is today. And why three cheers? Because: And that’s how we celebrate it in our own way, with several people involved, and all of them happy. Hip hip hooray! And… Lees meer.
What does a bridge look like?
In the therapy group about inner conflicts, we not only looked at what types of inner conflicts exist, but also at how to build a bridge between the two parties that are struggling or… Lees meer.
A cup of tea?
Last week, we ran into someone on the tram, and while chatting (we were almost at our stop), we said, “Why don’t you come with us to our place, and we can continue the… Lees meer.
Evangelism Between Cold and Warm Cultures: Why Cultural Proximity Matters
Evangelizing across cultural boundaries is never easy. But did you know that people from so-called “cold cultures” are often less effective when evangelizing in “warm cultures”? And the other way around as well? What… Lees meer.
When “giving” causes harm: a missionary reality
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.
