Author Archives: Bert Hielema

OCTOBER 28 2017 THE FINAL REFORMATION. On October 31 2017 it is exactly 500 years ago that Martin Luther started a true revolution: challenging the all-powerful ecclesiastical empire, with Rome as its capital. The final outcome: thousands of new denominations, … Continue reading →

October 21 2017 WHY ARE WE HERE? We, you and I, are here for one purpose only: to look after creation. Nothing else comes even close. It’s also a rewarding affair: when we look after creation, creation looks after us. … Continue reading →

OCTOBER 14 2017 THE LOST GOSPEL OF THE EARTH. (2) My Dutch nature compels me to be entirely truthful, which forces me to see politeness as a form of hypocrisy, consider bluntness to be an asset while insincerity and ambiguity … Continue reading →

OCTOBER 7 2017 THE LOST GOSPEL OF THE EARTH. (1) Last week I went to a memorial service, where a celebrated preacher did the meditation. He lived up to my expectation: a good speaker, well versed in the Scriptures, giving … Continue reading →

September 30 2017. GET OUT: but how? In our church we are part of a Bible study group which for the past 18 weeks has studied the Book of REVELATION, using N. T. Wright as a guide. Last Thursday, September … Continue reading →

September 23 2017 POPE FRANCIS AND CLIMATE CHANGE. Last week Pope Francis said the recent spate of hurricanes should prompt people to understand that humanity will “go down” if it does not address Climate Change. He also said that history … Continue reading →