J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. October 1963 IS NATURALISATION COMPROMISE? Preamble: In this final instalment of “Where Are The Leaders” Rev. Deenick considers the issues of citizenship, naturalisation and of course, politics. While the nature of the debate seems somewhat mundane by today’s standards, immigration and citizenship in recent times has again become a hotContinue reading “Where Are The leaders? (IV)”
Category Archives: Christian Leadership
Where Are The Leaders? (III)
Are We Compromising? J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. August 1963 Preamble: In preparing this preamble we thought about some of the colloquialisms that could be applied to Bill Deenick. Here are some examples:He not only talked the talk but also walked the walk.He didn’t beat around the bush.He called a spade a spade – orContinue reading “Where Are The Leaders? (III)”
Where Are The leaders (II)
Rev. J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. June 1963. Preamble: Having taken a month to consider his position on the question posed in last week’s article, Bill was ready to begin giving his answer. One of our readers, Henriet, commented: “I look forward to Rev. Deenick’s next instalment – his answer to some challenging questions.” HereContinue reading “Where Are The leaders (II)”
Where Are The Leaders? (Question Box)
J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. May 1963 Preamble: One of the benefits of Trowel and Sword, particularly in the early years, was that readers were able to send in questions and/or opinions to the editors about matters that were of concern to them. As a young denomination, made up mostly of immigrants from the Netherlands,Continue reading “Where Are The Leaders? (Question Box)”
Preface To Volume Eight
Editorial Paragraphs K Runia. Trowel & Sword, October 1961 Preamble: At the beginning of the eighth year of publication, the then editor, Prof. K. Runia gave some insight into the thought, planning and aspiration that went into the development of the still fledgling magazine, Trowel & Sword. Even then the concept of “Moving Forward ByContinue reading “Preface To Volume Eight”
Opportunity knocks. Are You Answering The Door?
Pastor David Groenenboom. Trowel & Sword. April 2002 Preamble: The 1989 movie “Dead Poets Society” starring the late Robin Williams highlighted the catch cry “Carpe Diem – Seize the day”. This in a nutshell is the message that David brings to us in this pointed article. We are often not good at taking opportunities asContinue reading “Opportunity knocks. Are You Answering The Door?”
In The U.S. – When President Kennedy Was Assassinated
Rev. G. Van Groningen. Trowel & Sword. Jan/Feb 1964 Preamble: Occasionally an event occurs so momentous that most people remember where they were and what they were doing when they first heard the news. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was such an event. Aside from the obvious ramifications of the event itself, PieterContinue reading “In The U.S. – When President Kennedy Was Assassinated”
The Church And The World
Trowel & Sword. November 1963 Preamble: “The Church and the World” was a statement issued by THE REFORMED ECUMENICAL SYNOD, which met in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A., August 7-16, 1963. In it the synod expressed its concern at the “increasing alienation of modern man from the church” in a self examination of the the Church’sContinue reading “The Church And The World”
The Power Of The Written Word
Prof. A. Barkley. Trowel & Sword. March 1958 Preamble: WARNING! Do not read the first line of this article, assume that it is about television and stop reading. It’s not! And it’s not a warning about Soviet Russia and Communists. It is rather a call to arms, both in 1958 and to us in 2026.Continue reading “The Power Of The Written Word”
The Rights Of Your And My Children
Prof. G. van Groningen. Trowel & Sword. October 1965 Preamble: Children – They are a blessing from God, but how often do we see them as an inconvenience or, dare I say it, even a source of annoyance when it comes to church life and/or the worship service? Children misbehaving or babies crying are oftenContinue reading “The Rights Of Your And My Children”
T&S Revisited 