In his autobiography, the early 20th century Greek philosopher and writer, Nikos Kazantzakis, offers this poetic look into our souls.…
Heidi S. De JongeSeptember 17, 2021
If you heard the faint sound of collective weeping last Tuesday, and weren’t sure how to account for it, wonder…
Laura de JongSeptember 16, 2021
My mom had a major joint replacement surgery this week. Before the surgery she was telling me about how long…
Kate KooymanSeptember 15, 2021
Each Fall for the last number of years I have had the privilege of assisting in all things Homiletical in…
Scott HoezeeSeptember 14, 2021
The war’s brutal conduct and attendant corruption quickly discredited the American cause in the eyes of Afghans in the countryside.
James BrattSeptember 13, 2021
On the twentieth anniversary of September 11, I reflect on the attacks and the current state of the church and…
Chad PierceSeptember 12, 2021
On my first day of seminary (online, thanks to the northerly remnants of Hurricane Ida), I learned about confessions. They…
Josh ParksSeptember 11, 2021
Out here on the eastern emerald cusp of the Great Plains, on some balmy early fall days it’s not hard…
James C. SchaapSeptember 10, 2021
There’s legit, regal, and righteous mud on the zucchini I buy. I am going to stir-fry it for Carol this…
Tim Van DeelenSeptember 9, 2021
I want to feel like I have something to give. But I’m learning sometimes you don’t know what that is…
Olivia MasonSeptember 8, 2021
