Author Archives: Bert Hielema

THE LORD’S PRAYER (2)

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Bert Hielema

APRIL 3 2016 THE LORD’S PRAYER…..(2) Last week I wrote that the word OUR in OUR FATHER, the very first word of THE LORD’S PRAYER points to ‘the communion of saints’. A bit later I indicated that the redemption of … Continue reading →

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PATER NOSTER- THE LORD’S PRAYER (1)

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Bert Hielema

March 27 2016 PATER NOSTER-THE LORD’S PRAYER….(1) Why in the world would I waste your and my time writing on a prayer that is so familiar? Perhaps it being the Easter weekend is an excuse, as an extra touch of … Continue reading →

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ANARCHY

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Bert Hielema

March 20 2016 ANARCHY Again Keats comes to mind: Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all … Continue reading →

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I CANNOT DO A THING UNTIL YOU GET THERE

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Bert Hielema

MARCH 13 2016 “I CANNOT DO A THING UNTIL YOU GET THERE” (Genesis 19: 22) Curious title, isn’t it? Even more curious: that’s God speaking who declares himself, well, sort of powerless. He is referring to the Lot family fleeing … Continue reading →

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WE ARE ON OUR OWN: GOD HELP US!

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Bert Hielema

MARCH 6 2016 WE ARE ON OUR OWN: GOD HELP US! I got an e-mail with the message: A SUPREME LOSS. I expected to read about the death of a dear relative, but, fortunately no, instead it was a memo … Continue reading →

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OUR EARTH IS IN THE DEVIL’S DEADLY GRIP

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Bert Hielema

February 28 2016 OUR EARTH IS IN THE DEVIL’S DEADLY GRIP. Never mind the song “This is my Father’s world.” Never mind contemporary testimonies that state that “Our world belongs to God”. Never mind us singing “Beautiful Savior, King of … Continue reading →

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