A few years ago, I attended a workshop at the Calvin Worship Symposium presented by David Taylor, professor of theology…
Laura de JongJuly 8, 2021
There are some words in the Dutch language that just can’t be translated properly into English.Benauwd. Verklempt. Voorpret.And gezellig (pronounced…
Laura de JongJune 10, 2021
Last month it was the Suez Boat crisis that captured my imagination. I told you that once Louie, my Facebook…
Laura de JongMay 13, 2021
I’ve been feeling a lot of empathy for the Israelites lately.Out they come from Egypt, feeling energized and excited and…
Laura de JongApril 29, 2021
Two years ago today, on a bright Monday afternoon, I wrote this reflection on the confluence of spring, Holy Week,…
Laura de JongApril 15, 2021
I wanted to write something super deep and meaningful and totally on the nose for this Maundy Thursday Post. All…
Laura de JongApril 1, 2021
I had a rather startling realization this week: this coming Sunday, one year ago, was the last time my congregation…
Laura de JongMarch 4, 2021
On Tuesday morning I looked up from the plank position I had been holding and saw a dolphin. And then…
Laura de JongFebruary 18, 2021
Because, I suppose, God would still have us call him good,he has shone the light of his countenance upon us(here…
Laura de JongFebruary 4, 2021
