Author Archives: Bert Hielema

BE A PEACE INITIATOR  The title of Dr. Paas’ book, VREDE OP AARDE, I have tentatively translated as PEACE ON THE PLANET, rather than PEACE ON EARTH, which misses the rolling ‘r’s’ in the Dutch; I did this to maintain … Continue reading →

June 22, 2024 Where is God? The USA is a religion-drenched country, worshiping the flag and the foetus, and though the word ‘God/Religion’ is front and centre (God bless America, a city on a hill, the Trump phenomenon) the country … Continue reading →

EVERYBODY, EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE. In several non-fiction books I have read lately, grandfathers feature prominently. My life story too follows that pattern. Take my maternal grandfather, who, born in 1870, died in 1940. His entire life he lived the way his … Continue reading →

THE TWO WITNESSES. Two books. A few days ago, I received a book, sent by my oldest son, an important book, a possible ‘breakthrough’ book. So, what book was this? It was: LIFE AFTER DOOM, written by a prominent Christian … Continue reading →

THE ARK AND THE ARCTIC. There’s nothing new under the sun: there are always people, their skin color may vary, perhaps today they are a tad taller, not necessarily better dressed, lately more women among them, with the newcomers having … Continue reading →

A TALE OF TWO STORIES. Some history I grew up with Bible stories. My mother read them from our Children Bible, written by Anne de Vries, a master story teller. They influenced me. I recall a day at the seaside, … Continue reading →