Simply good news

I read this book with a bible study group in the Jeruzalemkerk. Even though most of  us found the writing style really tedious, lots of repetitions, we still had a very lively discussion afterwards. He writes by giving loads of examples, all explaining another aspect of his point, but it is difficult to detect what … Continue reading Simply good news

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Catch-22

Book review: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller I found this book as number 2 on the list of funniest books ever. Number one being The Hitchhiker’s guide to the Galaxy. I found that one incredibly funny, so I looked forward to another such funny book. And indeed this book had me laugh out loud so often … Continue reading Catch-22

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The power and the Glory

In a poor, steamy and barren Mexican state, the Red Shirts have gained control, outlawed God, and murdered priests. But one still lives, the whisky priest, who has an illegitimate daughter and believes he has lost his soul. Now he is on the move, trying to escape his executioners. As he tramps anonymously through the glowing … Continue reading The power and the Glory

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Wonderful creatures

A few months ago, I went to the movie ‘Fantastic Beasts and where to find them’. It was tremendously inspiring. Such a wonderful world, with such diversity, magic, and a beautiful display of openness for others and tenderness and eccentricity and loads of humor! There was a dark side too. Without spoiling too much, I think … Continue reading Wonderful creatures

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