April 4 Read Joshua 1:1-4 The conquest of the land of Canaan is about to begin. Moses, who led the people up to this point died on Mt. Nebo. He was shown the land of Canaan, but might not lead the people into it. Because of his sin of striking the rock in disobedience, he was […]
“So much is happening, it almost makes me afraid. The days are truly evil.” The young boy perked up his ears when he overheard his grandfather say such a thing. Grandpa was not one to be afraid. “Yes,” answered the boy’s father, “it is a fearful time to live. It seems as if we hear […]
A woman came to Jacob’s well With drink her thirst to slake; She’s startled when a Jewish Man Looked unto her and spake: He asked her for a drink, but she, Confused, confronts the Man: Why do you ask a drink from me? I’m a Samaritan. You know that we and Jews are not Supposed […]
God calls all of his people, young and old, to live an antithetical life in this world. You, no doubt, are familiar with that word “antithesis” because you have heard it in sermons, catechism classes, young people’s Bible study, and your homes. The danger is that the word becomes a buzzword that means very little […]
“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, […]
It’s not that I didn’t like Ruth, she just got on my nerves. Other residents detracted from a nurse aide’s more unpleasant tasks. There was Minnie, self-appointed greeter of the visitors that entered the nursing home, who thought that she was still in her teens and spent much of her time in the armchair nearest […]
Editor’s Notes—Since Grandpa did not write about the last ten years of his life, it was necessary that I write a final chapter to bring his memoirs to a fitting conclusion. I have relied heavily on my own memory and the memories of his three surviving children in assembling the material for this chapter. I […]
The alarm clock rings. I want to sleep, but it’s time to go. Got a big day ahead. Fly through the shower. Choose just the right clothes. Grab some breakfast. Get out of my way, I’ve only a minute to spare. People are counting on me. Things just have to work, Or my world will […]
This is the State Reformed Church of Twijzelerheide in the Dutch province of Friesland. Because it is built on weak soil it has buttresses against the walls. To avoid heat loss during the winter months it has double windows. The whole building was recently restored. Because of the “Samen Op Weg” (together on our way) […]