by superadmin | Jan 9, 2016 | Epiphany Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
The Rev. Dr. Han van den Blink St. Paul’s Church, Troy You trace my journeys and my resting places, And are acquainted with all my ways. Psalm 139:2 I am not an American native. My place of birth in 1934 was Mojowarno, a small village in East Java, Indonesia, where my...
by superadmin | Jan 8, 2016 | Epiphany Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
The Rev. Dr. Han van den Blink St. Paul’s Church, Troy Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your Name give glory; because of your love and because of your faithfulness. Psalm 115:1 continuation of January 7th post Yes, St. Palamas agreed, it is true that we can never...
by superadmin | Jan 7, 2016 | Epiphany Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
The Rev. Dr. Han van den Blink St. Paul’s Church, Troy Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy Name. Psalm 103:1 On a cold and snowy day in early February, 2003, I officiated and preached at the funeral of tante Wieck, a much loved...
by superadmin | Jan 5, 2016 | Christmas Meditations
Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and your staff -– they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 One of my all-time favorite songs is the single...
by superadmin | Jan 4, 2016 | Christmas Meditations
Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11...
by superadmin | Jan 2, 2016 | Christmas Meditations
Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. Psalm 121:8