The gravestone wasn’t otherwise remarkable. It stood by itself at a bend in the road, tucked far into the lower,…
Laura de JongSeptember 2, 2021
I asked my boyfriend what I should write about this week. “Communication,” he joked. “How obnoxious men are. How relationships…
Laura de JongAugust 5, 2021
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
Sometimes all it takes is one sentence in a commentary to set the direction for a sermon.Last week it was…
Laura de JongJune 24, 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
