Last week Wednesday was the start of the season of Lent. Traditionally this is a time to prepare your heart for the death and resurrection of Jesus. For many it is a season of giving up something, a time of fasting and prayer to focus on Christ. Lent comes to an end on the glorious […]
“There have been 4 angels God has placed in my life over the years that changed the course of my life,” stated a friend. As we were sipping coffee recently I was blessed to listen to his faith journey that spans over 80 plus years. He shared how each of these “angels” were divine set […]
“Did you see any clock in church today?” Patty asked as we were reflecting on the service we’d been apart of the other week. Honestly I didn’t even notice, as the building had been remodeled and apparently the clock was never replaced. I do however vividly recall the first few times attending this church as […]
I was excited to talk with Roger about a small soccer academy for teenage boys from the township of Jim se Bos which was just started. The academy includes classes, soccer instruction and discussions about Biblical themes. With Valentines’ Day approaching the boys were asked to define love. Their reply was uncontrollable giggling. These teens […]
Written by Patty Spykstra After several days of battling the stomach flu, and eating crackers I was happy to be mostly back to normal. With students on campus during the week, Saturday was laundry day. I found myself singing as I carried the basket of wet clothes to the laundry line, always finding pleasure in […]
