Tag: Reformed
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Reformed Christmas: Elf
In the story of Elf, the son searches for and saves the father. This is exactly the opposite of the Christmas story.
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Reformed Christmas: The Polar Express
In previous posts, I’ve shared how I interact with music and paintings, using them to intentionally focus on “whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable” (Phil. 4:8). It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m the same way with movies. Even when I’m watching casually,…
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Give Thanks: Art in Amsterdam
Of all painters, my top three happen to all be Dutch: They are Johannes Vermeer, Vincent van Gogh, and Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. I love Vermeer’s attention to light, van Gogh’s attention to color, and Rembrandt’s attention to detail.
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My Reformed Roots: Honoring Oma
It’s October 4, 2023. My Oma, my father’s mother and one of the greatest matriarchal figures I’ve ever known (or even heard of), went Home to be with her Jesus this morning. I had a long talk with my dad on the phone tonight, and I learned that one small gesture from my Oma to…
Detroit, Reformed. 