Do you ever feel as if God has forgotten you? Does it feel as if he's hidden his face from you forever? You're not alone! Many believers have often felt isolated and alienated, including that psalm master, David. No psalmist conveys the range of human emotions better than David. In his short Psalm 13, he cries from … Continue reading Bountiful dealings, Psalm 13
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Living Echoes in mid-stream
Longtime readers of this blog may recall that the title Living Echoes first came to me during a personal retreat about a year and a half ago, which I wrote about here. I began a novel with that title in my NaNoWriMo effort of November, 2010. I wrote about the upcoming NaNoWriMo madness and my ideas … Continue reading Living Echoes in mid-stream
Rev. Aaron Verhoef ordained at Covenant URC in Newton, NJ
Rev. Aaron Verhoef was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacraments at Covenant Reformed Church in Newton, NJ, at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012. Rev. Andrew Eenigenburg, West Sayville Reformed Bible Church (URCNA) in West Sayville, NY, preached from Isaiah 26:1-21 on “Pastor in Perfect Peace.” Rev. Richard Kuiken, Pompton Plains Reformed … Continue reading Rev. Aaron Verhoef ordained at Covenant URC in Newton, NJ
The godless society of Psalm 12
If you live in a godless society, this psalm's for you. Wait, I guess that's everyone. David begins with a lament that very likely echoes Noah's feelings before the flood: Save, O Lord, for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man. Everyone utters lies to his … Continue reading The godless society of Psalm 12
Retreat!
Yesterday was Fiction Friday on steroids. Seven writing women are gathered at Pine Lake Christian Camp near Eldora, IA, for a writing retreat. Last evening we had a wonderful meal, courtesy of the amazing Susan Lawrence, followed by helpful critiques of three submissions (including my chapter in Living Echoes). Everyone was kind. We didn't even have to … Continue reading Retreat!
Radio interview
On this wonderful Wednesday, I'm rejoicing in a great interview experience for my friend, Yvonne Anderson, who blogs over at Y's Words. She was interviewed by Evelyn Nikkel at KCWN 99.9 FM this morning about the first novel in her "Gateway to Gannah" series, The Story in the Stars. Yvonne really didn't have to do … Continue reading Radio interview
Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in NYC organizes
Over 200 people attended the organizational service for Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship at the Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan, NY, on Friday, January 13, 2012. Attendees came for North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and New Jersey, as well as New York to celebrate the congregation’s organization as a United Reformed Church and installation of its office bearers. … Continue reading Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in NYC organizes
The difference between the end and the finish
Writing fiction can be as easy as watching the movie in your mind unwind. That's how it's possible to write the rough draft of a 50,000 word novel during the month of November in the NaNoWriMo challenge. And that's how it's possible to write a resolution and know that you've come to "The End." But the process … Continue reading The difference between the end and the finish
An evangelical critiques the Evangelical Church (book review)
A Lover’s Quarrel with the Evangelical Church by Warren Cole Smith; Authentic: Colorado Springs, CO, 265 pp. A Lover’s Quarrel with the Evangelical Church demonstrates Warren Cole Smith’s writing excellence and experience. Accurate facts complement the book’s literary quality. An introduction titled “My Name is Warren, and I’m a Recovering Evangelical” intrigues readers and pulls … Continue reading An evangelical critiques the Evangelical Church (book review)
Former URC minister installed in RCUS
Rev. Travis Grassmid, formerly Pastor of Congregational Life at Bethel United Reformed Church in Jenison, MI, has been installed as the Minister of Word and Sacraments at Zion Reformed Church (RCUS) in Menno, SD. After he sustained a classical exam, conducted by Classis South Central of the RCUS, Rev. Grassmid and his family moved to … Continue reading Former URC minister installed in RCUS
Glenda Faye Mathes 