{"id":146279,"date":"2026-03-13T08:04:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T07:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcc.no\/faith-across-three-generations\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T11:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:37:25","slug":"faith-across-three-generations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcc.no\/en\/faith-across-three-generations\/","title":{"rendered":"Faith across three generations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Young and older women from all over the world have gathered for the annual sisters&#8217; conference in March. Three of them are Imma (18), Grytsje (51), and Riekie (82) from the Netherlands. A daughter, mother, and grandmother sit together at a table in the conference center. Grytsje brings her daughter a cup of tea, and Imma shows \u201cBeppe\u201d\u2014as she calls her grandmother\u2014pictures from the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s really nice,&#8221; Imma says when I ask her what she thinks of the conference. <a href=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/en\/look-at-the-photos-from-the-new-years-camp\/\">As <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/en\/look-at-the-photos-from-the-new-years-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a teenager<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/en\/look-at-the-photos-from-the-new-years-camp\/\">she also often goes to BUK camp<\/a>, and I ask her what the difference is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The vibe is a little different,&#8221; she says with a laugh. &#8220;At a camp, it&#8217;s often totally chaotic, but also a lot of fun with tons of energy.&#8221; Things are calmer now, with more breathing room in the schedule, but just as much fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Yeah, vibe!&#8221; says Grandma Riekie. &#8220;That&#8217;s the kind of word I have to look up in the dictionary first.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">View the photo gallery from the sisters&#8217; conference here<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145221\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_Sostrestevne_fest-70-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145221\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Three women from Switzerland contributed to the evening&#8217;s festivities with the song &#8220;I schenk dir einen Jodler&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145384\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostretstevne_festkveld-28-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145384\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">K\u00e5re J. Smith opened the festive evening with a message.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145419\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostretstevne_festkveld-10-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145419\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The choir had rehearsed several songs for the evening.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145409\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostretstevne_festkveld-2-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145409\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There was a card with a bow on each chair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145429\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostretstevne_festkveld-8-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145429\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vibeke Nielsen, Kaja Tangen, and Dorothy Cinnamon performed \u201cWho&#8217;re they who with eagerness Jesus await?\u201d from <i>Ways of the Lord<\/i>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145353\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_Sostrestevne_fest-55-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145353\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">During the panel discussion, four generations were on stage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145231\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostretstevne_festkveld-17-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145231\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Linnea Riksfjord sang \u201cLay hold of life everlasting\u201d from the <i>Ways of the Lord <\/i>songbook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145413\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostretstevne_festkveld-26-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145413\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the hall, the participants listened attentively.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145354\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_Sostrestevne_fest-11-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145354\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cornelia Bols\u00f8nes and Karina Bernhardsen Opitz sang &#8220;The way to heaven&#8221; from <i>Ways of the Lord.<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145379\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_Sostrestevne_fest-86-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145379\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">And, of course, everyone had to join in singing: \u201cForever and Ever\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145374\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_Sostrestevne_fest-74-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145374\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">During the entertaining part of the evening, there was plenty of laughter and applause.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145333\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_Sostrestevne_fest-60-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145333\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rebekka from the &#8220;Svartskog church&#8221; shared her thoughts on marriage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145399\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostrestevne_fitness-49-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145399\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There was a wide variety of recreational activities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145389\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostrestevne_fitness-42-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145389\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In addition to cardio and strength training, participants could also choose between yoga, Zumba, or line dancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145434\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostretstevne_karaoke-11-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145434\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The singers gave it their all during the karaoke night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145439\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostretstevne_panitandsip-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145439\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A great atmosphere at &#8220;Paint &#8216;n Sip&#8221; &#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145424\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_sostretstevne_panitandsip-12-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145424\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8230; which probably ended up being more like &#8220;Paint\u2019n Chat.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145363\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_Sostrestevne-25-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145363\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Between the different parts of the program, the women had time for good chats and fellowship.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"145323\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_Sostrestevne-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145323\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">More than 5,000 girls and women from all over the world had traveled to the sisters&#8217; conference.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Eternal life begins right here&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I can tell that Grandma keeps up with the times when she pulls out her phone to look up her notes from the night before in her digital notebook. <a href=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/en\/grew-up-next-door-to-johan-o-smith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This year\u2019s theme, taken from 1 Timothy 6:12, is: &#8220;Lay hold of eternal life.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Riekie, this isn\u2019t about something that happens only in heaven. \u201cIt starts here,\u201d she says. \u201cGod has placed eternity in the human heart,\u201d as it says in Ecclesiastes. We are, therefore, by nature, drawn to eternity. And we can attain eternal life right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples for one another<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imma laughs when I ask if she sees any of herself in her mother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>&#8220;I look a lot like her, but I think that&#8217;s a good thing, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I like about my mom is that she really cares about others. I\u2019d like to learn more about that too,&#8221; she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;You see how Mom and Grandma live\u2014how they treat others\u2014and that they have been faithful. It&#8217;s always nice to be with them, because you feel like you can be completely yourself around them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_2920-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145521 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Grytsje also sees her mother as an important example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Mom is caring and observant,&#8221; she says. &#8220;For example, she pays attention to what conversations are about and how she talks about others.&#8221; It gives me a great sense of security, and I\u2019d like to pass that on to the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living with a sense of eternity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Grytsje, it is important to hold on to the longing for eternal life in our daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Sometimes things happen around you that you don&#8217;t understand,&#8221; she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_2915-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145516 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;It can take over your thoughts and distract you from eternal life. It is precisely in situations like these that you can turn to God and ask: &#8216;What do you want to show me in this?'&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps her to hold on to a verse from the Bible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;If you turn to God\u2019s word and hold fast to it, you won\u2019t be dragged down by such thoughts, but you\u2019ll somehow become free from the situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Loving God and living according to His word then becomes the most important thing, and earthly things pale in comparison. You sense that God is near and in control of everything, and this gives you confidence that His word is true and that He gives you strength in every situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Only by God\u2019s great grace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grandma Riekie looks back on many years of living with God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;When I was in my twenties, I decided to walk on this path,&#8221; she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Over the years, there have been some wonderful moments, but also some sad and stressful ones. And in every situation, time and again, I received exactly the help I needed from God\u2019s word. That connection with heaven is growing ever stronger. You wouldn&#8217;t want any other life. It is such a special thing to belong to Jesus and share in His life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Riekie is grateful that all five of her daughters can attend the conferences, as well as many of her grandchildren.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_2935-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145526 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s wonderful to see that future generations will also embrace eternal life,&#8221; she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;But that\u2019s not because we as parents have done such a great job. It&#8217;s God\u2019s great mercy.&#8221; She encourages her daughter and granddaughter to hold on to what they have been given. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Never give up,&#8221; she says. &#8220;Yes, hang in there\u2014it&#8217;s totally worth it!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2313\" height=\"1323\" src=\"https:\/\/bcc.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_2762-scaled-e1773323188884.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145506\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grandma Riekie with all her daughters and grandchildren at the conference.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <section class=\"related-articles\" data-columns=\"3\">\n        <h2>Also read<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"related-articles-items\">\n                            <div id=\"post-146864\" class=\"article has-image\">\n                    <div class=\"article-card no-content\">No post available.<\/div>                <\/div>\n                            <div id=\"post-145447\" class=\"article has-image\">\n                    <div class=\"article-card no-content\">No post available.<\/div>                <\/div>\n                            <div id=\"post-145452\" class=\"article has-image\">\n                    <div class=\"article-card no-content\">No post available.<\/div>                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s day four of the sisters\u2019 gathering at Brunstad. 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