Looking forward looking back
With 2019 around the corner, let me share an overview of the posts that attracted the most visits to the Prayer Matters website over the past year. For some reason, these blog posts keep on giving. Top 10 3 Prayers for endings and beginnings Give me a heart of flesh Theme: God makes all … Continue reading "Looking forward looking back"...
Ding! Dong! Curiosity
come on in … My Christmas reflection from the lessons and carols service in Rotterdam on Sunday, 23 December 2018. I love books, especially books full of ooh! and aha! moments. This book, How to be an explorer of the world is one of them. It’s full of practical projects designed to reconnect … Continue reading "Ding! Dong! Curiosity"...
In the clouds
(Photo: Irene Bom) Let me encourage you with these words, as Paul suggests: Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose … Continue reading "In the clouds"...
More to come
Rotterdam café in festive mode (Photo: Irene Bom) Peter writes, “… prepare your hearts and minds for action! Stay alert and fix your hope firmly on the marvelous grace that is coming to you. For when Jesus Christ is unveiled, a greater measure of grace will be released to you.” (1 … Continue reading "More to come"...
Prepare = action
(Photo: Irene Bom) A prayer that reminds us that prepare is a verb. Make us count Lord, we have pulled out the Advent wreath, the Christmas tree, the poinsettias. We dusted off the hymns, unsung for a year, and unearthed the words of your prophets. Yet, in your eyes, these efforts are for nothing … Continue reading "Prepare = action"...