Why thank God in all circumstances?
Several years ago a pastor said to me, “Thank God for everything, no matter what the situation is.” “What is he talking about?” I thought. “I’m not going to thank God for becoming blind, and…
How God uses the mouths of children to speak
The past year I’ve been working on my book, Who Do You Say I am?, that is to be published in 2020. I’ve written it in English. People kept asking me, “why not in Dutch?”…
How hard is life while blind?
A sixteen-year-old asked me this question: “Is it hard to live your life while you’re blind?” I honestly had to think about her question. After contemplating it for a while, I answered her: “Yes, and…
Why there is Beauty in embracing your limitation
I never thought I ever would say this, but I do believe there is beauty in embracing one’s limitation. Let me explain how. Recently my guide dog retired. Since it’s unsure when my next dog…
Are we still to give our tithes to the Lord?
About six months ago, I found myself in a financial mess that seemed to be getting worse. I didn’t understand why my money problems continued to grow even though I was praying. I had recently…
You can’t
In high school my English was not too good. I had a fear of failure. So, I wouldn’t speak out loud, unless I had to, afraid to make mistakes. I passed my exams, though my…
Welcome
The past years God has restored my relationship with my parents. He has also healed wounds of the traumatic time in my childhood. He restored my identity and answered the deep questions I had. I…
Identity
Who defines your identity? Is it the world or is it God? What is your identity and can it be restored? I believe God is the only authority allowed to define our identity. He created…