I once heard a speech by my friend, Katherine Paterson, the extraordinary children's writer, in which she argued that "the consolation of…
Jennifer L. HolbergJune 15, 2016
By Brian Keepers Dear Readers, It’s been a privilege to join “the 12” as one of the regular bloggers, and…
Brian KeepersJune 13, 2016
Yesterday the congregation that I love and serve celebrated its 50th birthday. It was fifty years ago to the day, on…
Brian KeepersJune 13, 2016
by Deb Mechler “Who is this who even forgives sins?” And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved…
Deb MechlerJune 12, 2016
by Katherine Baker Debra Rienstra is away today. We welcome Katherine Lee Baker to The Twelve. She is the minister…
Katherine BakerJune 11, 2016
Not far away, just across the road and the tracks and around the bend of the river a bit northeast…
James C. SchaapJune 10, 2016
The first General Synod I attended was in the year 2000 and I went with loads of enthusiasm. As a…
Thomas GoodhartJune 9, 2016
Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads…
Jes KastJune 8, 2016
By the end of this week my denomination's annual meeting of the Synod will have begun. My colleague here on…
Scott HoezeeJune 7, 2016
