Tuesday 11 November And so the trip has started! Well actually, it had started already some days before, and actually way before that. But ok, today is the day I’m going back to Guiné Bissau on mission! On such a beautiful date as well, the 11th of the 11th. This traveling ride to Guiné Bissau … Continue reading Mission 2.0 – Week 1: Here But Not Completely Here Yet
When The Urge to Sprout Is Stronger Than The Urge to Stay Buried
26-10-2025Waking up in the morning with the urge to write… to put it back out there, to release, let go, open my arms and jump again. Trusting, freely, lightly. With “leveza”. Now one of my new favourite words in Portuguese. But actually, no, that’s not correct; I didn’t wake up with the urge to write. … Continue reading When The Urge to Sprout Is Stronger Than The Urge to Stay Buried
Reign in The Garden
My plan was to park here, right in between this hotel or Airbnb and the ocean. This little hidden corner, with a ramp, some stairs and a tiny sandy beach to enter the water. My plan was to park the car here, continue my devotional, quickly after go for a run and be back to … Continue reading Reign in The Garden
Nurturing My Heart’s Garden
It's been a while since I properly sat down and wrote a full-on piece. Not just a short text message, a small commentary on a post or episode where I don't have to think or reflect too much on, or bits and pieces of the day or moments that happen. No, I'm now sitting down … Continue reading Nurturing My Heart’s Garden
[WID0094] Guest Post by An Anonymous Writer: The Greater Things Testimony
Heads up! This post has two versions: English & Português. Just keep scrolling to find the second version. Hey everyone, I want to share something incredible that happened during and after my Daniel fast. On the second-to-last day of the fast, I asked in the group for prayer over a project I was working on … Continue reading [WID0094] Guest Post by An Anonymous Writer: The Greater Things Testimony
[WID0093] Guest Post by Jentje: Let God’s Love Reflect In Your Thinking, Words and Actions!
Heads up! This post has two versions: English & Papiamentu. Just keep scrolling to find the second version. This year my wish is for us to make Jesus our Rolemodel. Let’s think like Jesus, speak like Jesus and act like Jesus. As human beings we have our way of thinking, speaking and acting which often … Continue reading [WID0093] Guest Post by Jentje: Let God’s Love Reflect In Your Thinking, Words and Actions!
First Fruits: The Words of The Year 2025
A couple of days ago my friend Celita asked me what word God gave me for, or to name this new year. These past years, before the year would start I would already have my answer to that question. But not this year, the end of 2024 went a bit different. Very full the first … Continue reading First Fruits: The Words of The Year 2025
[WID0077] Guest Post by Mwenecho: Serve You Right
And again I come forthThis time I’ve lost sense of humourI’m confusedWhere do I serve You right? Being a Muslim or a Christian?So, tell meAm I wrong that I’ve chosen to be Yours?And not to belong to a group My faith is in YouNot in people's thought about what’s rightOnly in YouMy Father, my Saviour, my Refuge … Continue reading [WID0077] Guest Post by Mwenecho: Serve You Right
[WID0040] Guest Post by Rebeca: Our Roots Don’t Define Us
Please welcome the other adopted daughter, Rebeca. Also known as "Rebeca with a C". At least that's how she is known to me, among many other titles I've heard people call her. She is beautiful inside and out, has lovely flowers growing out her head and shows a delightful example of how to love like … Continue reading [WID0040] Guest Post by Rebeca: Our Roots Don’t Define Us
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