Author: John Van Gelderen

How to Approach the New Year

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Dec 29, 2022 | Holiday Season

The prospect of a new year brings hope for positive change. Many will make resolutions, but what...

Living the Christ Life

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Dec 20, 2022 | Holiday Season, Practical Topics

If the Lord tarries, we will soon enter a new calendar year and have a great opportunity to choose...

Short Books with Long-range Impact Potential

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Dec 7, 2022 | Holiday Season

With the Christmas season upon us, our thoughts often turn to loved ones, wish lists, gift...

Unconditional Love, Conditional Benefit

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Nov 29, 2022 | Holiday Season, Love

Speaking of Christ’s sacrifice for us, Charles Wesley wrote in his hymn And Can It Be the rich...

Gratitude or Grumbling

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Nov 23, 2022 | Holiday Season

The Thanksgiving season is a reminder of the importance of gratitude. Paul exhorted, “Neither...

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I write on the Spirit-filled Life (experiencing Jesus personally), revival and awakening (experiencing Jesus corporately), the Holy Spirit (the agent who manifests the life of Jesus), and faith (the access to the life of Jesus). In addition I may occasionally address related matters along with highlighting relevant resources.