Traversing hardships is painful, but sometimes the only, inevitable way. We cannot avoid the physical pain of childhood, from personal friends who fail us, to educational challenges, to social disappointments. Even genuine growing pains, [...]
Hilversum, Spring 1945 The winter of 1944–1945 swept over them extraordinarily harsh, which led to “hunger journeys” to find family or acquaintances who could provide assistance, especially for growing boys and families with many [...]
Cloudy air, deep blue expanse above, sun’s brightening rays yearn for a debut. Three girls seek the garden to dance among the blushing blossoms and whisper childhood secrets, sisterly notions. The ground is not [...]
My book, In Those Other Lands, was featured on the Indo Project website and newsletter! Check out the newsletter at: https://mailchi.mp/bd683143eaa8/breaking-no-backpay-for-descendants-of-knil-soldiers-civil-servants-from-the-dutch-east-indies The Indo Project is (as described from their website): “dedicated group of Indos and Indo supporters [...]
Magnificent grace = God’s all-reaching, encompassing compassion. The delight He holds about me, His complete desire to fully know me. God willingly and generously sent His son Jesus be sacrificed on the cross, payment [...]
A Pikes Peak silhouette sunset on Good Friday, turned sideways, reminding me of a separation, and illustrating the way light illuminates darkness. Jesus formed the way from us to God by taking on our [...]
On inherited tulips and a legacy of faith. "There is no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still" (Corrie ten Boom, The Hiding Place). Today is Corrie ten Boom's birthday and [...]