Author Archives: Bert Hielema

EVERYBODY, EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE. In several non-fiction books I have read lately, grandfathers feature prominently. My life story too follows that pattern. Take my maternal grandfather, who, born in 1870, died in 1940. His entire life he lived the way his … Continue reading →

THE TWO WITNESSES. Two books. A few days ago, I received a book, sent by my oldest son, an important book, a possible ‘breakthrough’ book. So, what book was this? It was: LIFE AFTER DOOM, written by a prominent Christian … Continue reading →

THE ARK AND THE ARCTIC. There’s nothing new under the sun: there are always people, their skin color may vary, perhaps today they are a tad taller, not necessarily better dressed, lately more women among them, with the newcomers having … Continue reading →

A TALE OF TWO STORIES. Some history I grew up with Bible stories. My mother read them from our Children Bible, written by Anne de Vries, a master story teller. They influenced me. I recall a day at the seaside, … Continue reading →

NOTHING IS SURE, ANYMORE. Everything is up for grabs. Yes, it includes the church. There have never been more people in the world than today. In the Western world there have never been fewer people going to church. There has … Continue reading →

How long, before God pulls the plug? I am an avid surveyor of the daily news, always on the lookout for items that pertain to creation, God’s work of art, which he has entrusted to us for safe-keeping. In this … Continue reading →