Author Archives: jacovr
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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