Arent de Graaf. Trowel & Sword. March 1987 Preamble: Dates can be very restricting. Take Christmas for instance. In the weeks leading up to that particular day, churches, preachers and Christians tend to focus on the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. But once the celebrations are over, seldom does it rate aContinue reading ““Get On With It, Mate!””
Category Archives: Family
Everybody Talkin’ ‘Bout Love Ain’t Lovin’
Olive Wilkinson. Trowel and Sword. November 1971 Preamble: What is love? There are times when I/we think we know exactly what love is and other times when I/we haven’t got the faintest idea. Case in point – a man who might say to his wife (or vice versa), “I love you but I don’t likeContinue reading “Everybody Talkin’ ‘Bout Love Ain’t Lovin’”
The Rev Aubrey P.F. Hoffman
13 July, 1955 – 21 December, 1988 Peter G. van Dam, Trowel & Sword. Jan/Feb 1989With contributions by Willem Schultink & Jessamine Remminga (nee Schultink) Preamble: What do you do when your best friend is killed in a traffic accident? When your daughter just survives the accident? When they are on the road to doingContinue reading “The Rev Aubrey P.F. Hoffman”
Sunday Observance and Sunday Labour (4)
K. Runia. Trowel & Sword. Jan/Feb 1966 It will be clear to all readers of the previous articles in this series that in my opinion (based on my understanding of Scripture and in conformity with the attitude of the Early Church) the observance of the Sunday, as we are used to it, is a matterContinue reading “Sunday Observance and Sunday Labour (4)”
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)”
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 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”
I Love Christmas!
Rev. J. de Jonge. Trowel & Sword. Dec. 2010 Preamble: Christmas can mean many different things for different people. In this article Rev. de Jonge takes us through his own experiences growing up and ultimately, what Christmas means for the Gospel story and the message of salvation. I Love Christmas! “For [God] chose us inContinue reading “I Love Christmas!”
Catechism Classes
Rev. Prof. K. Runia. Trowel & Sword. Jan/Feb. 1965 Preamble: This is the third instalment of John Westendorp’s look back through time in 1995, “This Month in Trowel And Sword History” and he found that thirty years earlier, in the Jan/Feb. 65 edition, Prof. K. Runia wrote this article about Catechism classed. In it RuniaContinue reading “Catechism Classes”
Reflections On Life And Faith
Harry Burggraaf. Trowel & Sword. August 2000 Preamble: What does the future hold? This question may well have been on the minds of Adam and Eve as they were “shown the gates” of Eden. It may also have been on Harry’s mind as he wrote this reflection. Does Leonard Cohen, (I’ve heard of him), haveContinue reading “Reflections On Life And Faith”
