What does it mean to live for God? *De Wekker* explores this question from various perspectives.
Taking our place in God’s history means that it is not all about us. In this meditation, Rev. A.J. van der Toorn illustrates this point using the life of David as an example.
In *Woordwerk*, the ninth instalment of the series on the names of God: God of all grace. Grace offers hope, writes Prof. Dr A. van den Os: “The God of all grace does not abandon His children in their suffering. He shapes them through their suffering towards the glory He has promised.”
In the ‘A Closer Look’ section, he goes on to say that living in God’s presence calls for reflection. Can you stand before God with the life you have lived over the past year?
An example of just how challenging life can be for those who live for God can be found in the ‘Pastoral Care’ section. What if, as a minister, you struggle with the certainty of your faith?
The Groningen Classis has issued a favourable recommendation regarding the establishment of a new CGK in the city of Groningen. The Noord Classis-in-the-making met for the first time in May.
Also included are an obituary for Rev. B. Witzier, reports on the sustainability improvements and extension of the church building in Bennekom, and the final service in Naarden. Rev. Van der Staaij bid farewell to ‘s-Gravenhage-Scheveningen and was installed in Kerkwerve. Rev. Van der Zwaag bid farewell to Siegerswoude-De Wilp.
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