Author Archives: Bert Hielema

MAY 18 2019 FATE OR PREDESTINATION? Last week I read an intriguing interview with Dr. Hannah Critchlow. She broached a topic that has fascinated me for a long time: the matter of METANOIA, the Greek word for MIND-CHANGE. Of course … Continue reading →

MAY 11 2019 NEAR-TERM COLLAPSE This year I actually welcomed the black flies. Fortunately I am immune to their bites. When I noticed them last week for the first time this spring, boldly buzzing around my head, I thanked the … Continue reading →

MAY 4 2019 THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS TRIO. BUT FIRST…. Now that we are approaching the end of human society, it may be an opportune time to reflect on what we should have done as the human race or still … Continue reading →

APRIL 27 2019 WHY THAT CHURCH FIRE? To everything there is a season,and a time for every purpose under heaven:a time to be born and a time to die,a time to plant and a time to uproot,a time to kill … Continue reading →

APRIL 20 2019 WISDOM If there ever were a need for wisdom, it is today, because the problems the world is facing are greater than at any point in history. Paradoxically, if there ever was a lack of wisdom, it … Continue reading →

April 13 2019 EXTINCTION I worry. Fortunately it doesn’t affect my sleep. My three times per week of one solid hour of running 5 kilometer, of biking 5 kilometer and doing 50 pushups, outdoors when weather permits or on my … Continue reading →