Dick Duerksen
Column: May I Tell You a Story
Dick Duerksen is a pastor and storyteller living in Portland, Oregon, United States.
The Monster and the Angel
After escaping years of abuse, a young girl follows an angel to church.
Dick Duerksen
September 29, 2026
The Giant White Hand
A head-on collision seemed unavoidable until a giant white hand intervened.
Dick Duerksen
August 26, 2026
WAPIs Save Lives
Across continents and communities one simple idea is helping protect children from waterborne disease.
Dick Duerksen
July 7, 2026
Faith To The Very End
Even as cancer took his strength, Pastor Jack never stopped witnessing.
Dick Duerksen
June 9, 2026
Two Angels in a Boat
When Simoque surfaced, gasping for air, he expected to see floating debris. Instead he saw two men in a boat.
Dick Duerksen
May 12, 2026
Hope, Shared in Pieces
Known for his kindness and his laugh, he was trusted by many—until everything fell apart.
Dick Duerksen
April 15, 2026
Rescued From the Mire
A journey from addiction and homelessness to hope, healing, and a cardboard-sign testimony.
Dick Duerksen
March 25, 2026
Grace on the Edge
How will this mountain rescue end?
Dick Duerksen
February 24, 2026
God’s Reflection
On a snowy trail to Trillium Lake, the water wasn’t the only thing reflecting God.
Dick Duerksen
January 14, 2026
Santa’s Gift
He used his resemblance to Santa Claus to share the love of Jesus.
Dick Duerksen
December 24, 2025
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