Author Archives: Andy

Are you curious about life and meaning? Would you welcome the opportunity to explore Christian faith in an open and relaxed way? To have space to ask questions and discuss together –  without fear of judgment?  Then the Alpha course … Continued

Peace to all? “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people on whom his favour rests.” Luke 2:14, New International Version Words like these above of the angel choir to the shepherds, will be read and … Continued

(Photo of person with box by Debby Hudson on Unsplash) Recently in London, a series of animal graffiti pictures went up in different boroughs. 1 It was soon revealed that artist Banksy was behind these. The hidden meaning? Well, apparently … Continued

Summer time is here in the Netherlands! Hopefully there will be some sunshine and warm days and not too much rain! Maybe you take some holiday, maybe you are working. Whatever your coming weeks are like, hopefully there will be … Continued

“You must follow me!” John 21:22 The above was spoken by Jesus after his resurrection to one of his followers. Such words Jesus had said on different occasions calling people to live like Him, to be learners (disciples). In the … Continued

I was there when they crucified my LordI held the scabbard when the soldier drew his swordI threw the dice when they pierced his sideBut I’ve seen love conquer the great divide ‘When Love Comes To Town’  U2 At the … Continued

During January, we took time to celebrate and give thanks that ICL turned 20! On the 4th January 2004 in the lounge of a house in Leiderdorp, the first service of ICL took place. The small group of people, headed … Continued

Advent 2023 begins on Sunday 4th December. Advent (‘coming’) – the run up to December 25th and for Christians in particular, a focus on the birth of Christ. I wonder what your reaction is to that sentence above? Indifference? Matter … Continued

UPDATE DECEMBER 2023 : We have reached the start of chapter 5. We will come back to the rest of this letter and its relevance for us on one of the Sundays in January and then through February, finishing on … Continued

Are you taking some holiday time in the coming weeks? If so, I hope it will be refreshing. Whether holidaying or not, I hope everyone reading this can find moments to step out of work, study or other responsibilities in … Continued