A few weeks ago, I opened Chris ten Hart's story here. Opened because @Dichter in the making Jeroen den Harder wanted to know how Chris would proceed. So here's part 2 of this story.

It's been Christmas for Chris

When Christmas is over, a special new phase in Chris ten Hart's life begins. Instead of eternal death, he is now on his way to eternal life, says pastor René enthusiastically.


I would love to invite you to the Alpha course , says René to Chris. This is a great course to learn the basics of the Christian faith. There you will learn, among other things, what a Christian heart really is. The course starts in three weeks and lasts 10 Thursday nights.

Do I also hear more about the Holy Spirit there, as you said the other day?, asks Chris. Yes, of course, René replies. That is actually an important part of that course. Well, then I would like to participate, says Chris.

Does Chris still have excuses?

The first evening of the Alpha course starts with eating together in a hopefully large group, says pastor René. But, Chris responds, that is very difficult for me. In fact, I've been rejected so many times in groups; I'm really not one of them. That night, I like to let you shoot. I'll eat at home, alone.

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