Journeys seen in rectrospect

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...

Energies of God

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...

tante Wieck

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...