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As I type this today, there are a multiplicity of happenings around the world that understandably might seem to dampen if not destroy hope! The conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine being two big examples. What gives you hope? … Continued

All across the world in the coming week or so, Christians will focus afresh on the death and resurrection of Jesus. For Christians, Easter week (Holy Week) reminds afresh of the amazing love of God and the hope there is … Continued

May be over the Christmas period you received a wrapped gift and didn’t know what was inside. If so, hopefully when you opened it, the gift was a pleasing one. What’s in the Box? Dramatic ominous signs like thunder and … Continued

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