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1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy and acknowledge Him as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully.

Memory of my Dad

I suppose it had to happen at some stage that I would write about my dad. We live in a far away country & we miss our friends and family. And when the going gets tough, I used to go … Continue reading

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New years resolution 2011

If there is one area I would like to grow this year, it is here:  to spend more time with God, so I don’t have to walk into slamming doors just to find out that I’m going in the wrong … Continue reading

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So this is Christmas

So this is Christmas.  But, uhm, what exactly is Christ mas? I grew up in a christian family and I am raising my children in a christian family.  Which means that I lived for most of my life, in a … Continue reading

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Integrity

Yeah, I know it is a big word.  Don’t hurt yourself. I often find / place myself right there in the middle of an office hierarchy.  I’m often the least technical person in the development team, representing business to the … Continue reading

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Natural selection is. evolution is not hardly…

Natural selection is just that, natural.  Evolution isn’t. Now, you must realize that I am arguing straight from a Bible carrying Christian world view – and yes, I do carry my Bible with me at all times, and I read … Continue reading

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The story about us

It must have been about a year after I committed my life to the Lord.  I received valuable training at a local Bible school & soon realized that you need like-minded Christians around you if you want to remain standing.  … Continue reading

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Inburgering

Now what would that be in English?  Integration sounds about right.  Settling in, in such a way as to be recognized as a non-alien? If you want to become a Dutch citizen, you need to go through an inburgerings course … Continue reading

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Why I believe

The Bible starts with the creation story.  GOD created everything. In 6 days.  And man sinned, and was kicked out of Eden. And there was this great big old flood & the mad scientists put all the dinosaurs in a … Continue reading

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Who am I?

  Now there’s a question that I refuse to answer on the basis of the fact that I don’t know the answer. On the macro level – I am a Child of the Living GOD, which makes Jesus Christ my … Continue reading

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Life in Holland

With a title like that, I suppose I have to say something about life in Holland? Look, I was BORN for winter sport.  Just took 40 years to get here & now there’s so much else that’s more important.  At … Continue reading

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