Since the woman who wrote me about this had for a long time postponed doing so for lack of courage; since I hesitate answering her in this column for lack of courage; since the former is a Calvin alumna who has struggled with this problem for years and always comes to the same conclusion; since I […]
The writer of this informational and well-written article, Fredericka (Ricky) Pronk, is the wife of Rev. Cornelis Pronk, pastor of the Free Reformed Church of North America in Grand Rapids, Michigan. At the beginning of her article, Mrs. Pronk states: “In the controversy regarding women in ecclesiastical offices, Scripture must be our guide. However, it […]
Extending far beyond the conception of man, there exists the depth of our Creator‘s love. As our thoughts tum inward, we see only the inadequacies of the human heart, and we covet the sacrificial, unselfish love which is so completely demonstrated by the birth of our Savior. As we look into the manger once again, […]
Miss Johanna Timmer is the departmental editor in charge of Reformed Women Speak. Mrs. Joseph Folkert, writer of this article, is from Des Plaines, Illinois. Some time ago a pastor was heard defending the use of “pop” music in the church, saying that you have to appeal to our young people. Quietly thinking this over […]
In the April issue of THE OUTLOOK the writer of this article, An Unusual Summer, wrote another most interesting article, To the Orient, Miss Johanna Timmer, departmental editor of Reformed Women Speak, informs us that, for security reasons, the writer must remain anonymous also as the writer of this article. Blessed are the meek; for […]
We would like to introduce ourselves briefly. We are neighbors, friends, have the same first name, Betty, and each has a husband, three sons, and a daughter. We became involved in the Right-to–Life Movement in the fall of 1972 when Proposal B would have legalized abortion in Michigan. Victory was sweet when the proposal was […]
For security reasons the writer of To the Orient must remain anonymous. Miss Johanna Timmer, departmental editor of Reformed Women Speak, writes: “I find this a very soul-stirring article in which the author very effectively opens up to us the hearts of the Chinese Christians. It reminds me of the saying, ‘By indirections find directions out.’” […]
Miss Johanna Timmer, A.M., has served as Dean of Women at Calvin College, as a member of the faculty of the Reformed Bible Institute (now the Reformed Bible College) and as a Christian school principal. Since her retirement she has been active as a Bible study leader for women‘s societies. Miss Timmer is in charge […]
We are urged to be economy-conscious. President Ford appeals to all Americans to cooperate with him in promoting economy. He appeals to Congress to cooperate, he appeals to business, to industry, to families, and to the individual. This appeal we may not ignore. Let me, in this article, apply the principle of economy in just […]
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:21–23). God’s great faithfulness is shown all around us. Each season has its beauty but it seems that autumn is wrapped […]