September 6, 2022 — Starting the Pieterpad (You can see the route at www.pieterpad.nl) Valerie and I began our walk back in 2022. We started in Pieterburen and made our way to Winsum, a short 12k walk. We didn’t realize it but there is a 10k loop to the North Sea; too bad, now we can’t…
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Sabbatical Day 11
Saturday, May 11, 2024 Thank the Lord, we were able to sleep on the flight. My leg muscles were cramping up, and we both had middle seats… but someone was willing to switch and Valerie and I could sit together. Because of the baggage counter issues in Toronto, we were concerned about our luggage arriving,…
Welcome at his table!
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: 1 Samuel 21-22 What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?
Sabbatical Day 10
Friday, May 10, 2024 We are at the airport waiting to board. Here is a quick summary of our day. Last night when we checked in we discovered we are not sitting beside each other. One row apart. Praying that the person next to us is willing to switch. UPDATE: WE WERE ABLE TO SWITCH…
Sabbatical Day 9
Thursday, May 9, 2024 This was a day of last minute details and preparation. And now the packing begins, and by packing I mean unpacking. We can only take what fits into our backpacks, and whatever we take we have to walk with every day. A little this and a little that doesn’t seem like…
The love that makes a difference!
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: 1 Samuel 19-20 What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?
Sabbatical Day 8
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Thank God for a sabbatical from highway driving!We spent more time driving than we like. We first drove to Mississauga, then to Hamilton, then back to Cambridge. There were good reasons for this, but what we both remarked was how nice it will be only walking. We start the Pieterpad this…
‘What about you?’
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: Luke 11:37-44 What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?
Why am I recording my days?
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) The Lord has given me time to rest, to reflect and to be renewed. Someone asked me why I was posting about each day. They were concerned that this was not a restful way to spend my time.
Sabbatical Day 7
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 I am celebrating my 58th birthday. Thank you for all you birthday greetings and prayers. Went for my morning 6k walk. It was a great morning for a walk. I took advantage of Starbuck’s birthday bonus, and bought the biggest, most expensive drink I could get. Nathan aso gave me the…