Blog Leaving (and Returning) I am heading into a big transition. In a few weeks, I will preach my final sermon in the church…Heidi S. De JongeSeptember 9, 2022
Blog Blood and Water Flowed A man in my community died last month. After a twelve month tangle with glioblastoma, he entered a ten-day rapid…Heidi S. De JongeAugust 12, 2022
Blog Dream a Little Dream A few weeks ago, I had a dream. In the dream, the world was about to end. All that was…Heidi S. De JongeJuly 15, 2022
Blog Forty-Five Years in the Christian Reformed Church The Christian Reformed Church of North America has always been my home. I was baptized by my dad – a…Heidi S. De JongeJune 17, 2022
Blog Only a Matter of Time When she comes to me, she usually comes at night - in that little valley between awake and asleep. I…Heidi S. De JongeMay 20, 2022
Blog Fast Falls the Eventide Twenty-five years ago, the Dordt College concert choir loaded up on a bus for our spring break tour. Our first…Heidi S. De JongeApril 22, 2022
Blog Sabbath With My Hands Isn’t counted cross-stitch just glorified paint-by-number? That’s what I thought (but would never say) when my mom would spend countless…Heidi S. De JongeMarch 25, 2022
Blog I Can(‘t) Complain I have done my best in ministry not to challenge people’s theology in the midst of moments of pastoral care.…Heidi S. De JongeFebruary 25, 2022
Blog Blue Eternity When I was in high school, I often lingered by the perfume counter at the Bon Marché in the Bellis…Heidi S. De JongeJanuary 28, 2022
Blog The Last Breath of the Old Year A number of years ago, I started the practice of sitting in silence for several minutes at a time. I…Heidi S. De JongeDecember 31, 2021