As I am in the midst of change – a new job, both my boys will start working soon, a new heaven opening for our church and ourselves – I had a look at the live of Paul to see how he handled change. In Paul’s live we can distinguish four phases: Basics – before…

Reading through Revelations 4, I cannot but recognize some governmental symbols here. As you might recall, John is caught up to heaven in this chapter and sees the throne and its surroundings. A few thoughts about this: John is called to go on up or go on in after these things. What is “after these…

Be glad, people of Zion! rejoice in Adonai your God! For he is giving you the right amount of rain in the fall, he makes the rain come down for you, the fall and spring rains — this is what he does first. (Joe 2:23) The rain in the fall, or as it is called…

The first animal like a lion, the second like an ox, the third with a human face, the fourth like an eagle in flight. (Rev 4:7) In this picture, the lion represents the apostle, with authority, a picture and sent one of the King. The human face stands for the pastor, connecting with people. The…

Before I became a Christian, and frankly a long time afterward, let’s face it, still to some degree I am a nerd. What is this: Wikipedia sais it very good: Nerd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities or esoteric knowledge rather…

Silvanus helped me write this short letter, and I consider him a faithful follower of the Lord. I wanted to encourage you and tell you how kind God really is, so that you will keep on having faith in him. 1Pe 5:12 Silvanus, or with his aramaic name Silas, helped Peter write his first letter.…