Grietje Commelin 
The Bible has a lot to say about God and about humans. But it also contains deep wisdom and philosophical insights, for example about love. Read these 10 quotes to get a first glimpse, and take a moment to reflect on this godly wisdom and its meaning for your personal life. 1. Proverbs 3:3 “Let … Lees meer
Background and setting The book of Amos is named after the prophet whose words are collected in this book. He was a shepherd and farmer, but had the special commission to proclaim God’s message to the people of Israel – more precisely, to the northern kingdom of Israel, since the people of Israel had split … Lees meer
Church services are a normal part of Christian life. Around the globe, believers gather regularly as local churches. God even commanded us to do so – see Hebrews 10:25. But what exactly happens in a church service? Some standard elements There is a lot of variation among church services. Some are very formal and strictly … Lees meer
For many people, Easter is about colourful easter eggs and easter bunnies. But there is far more to it. Easter is a 2000 year old Christian feast with even older Jewish roots, but its meaning is still highly relevant today. The background story of Easter During Jesus’ life on earth, He faced a lot of … Lees meer
Everybody who has received eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ, has the Holy Spirit: “Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to Him” (Romans 8:9). “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God” (Romans 8:14). Being a Christian means living by the Spirit, … Lees meer
Knowing Scripture portions by heart is great. There are several good reasons to memorize Bible verses. But how could you do this in an easy and structured way? Which parts of Scripture? The first question that arises, is: which portions of Scripture do we want to memorize? Essentially, all of the Bible is worth studying … Lees meer
Most people nowadays have easy access to a Bible, be it in print, online or on their phone. Why then would we bother to memorize Bible verses? There are several good reasons to do this: 1. Memorizing Bible verses is a way to obey God’s commandment In the book of Deuteronomy, God tells the people … Lees meer
As Christians we have the powerful privilege of prayer. We know that prayer is important, and that it should be part of our daily lives. And yet; praying is not always easy. Sometimes we echo the question of Jesus’ disciples: “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). Using liturgical prayers Jesus gave His disciples an … Lees meer
The Bible tells us: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). But in order to believe in Jesus, you will first need to know Him. So who is Jesus Christ? Son of God The first thing to make clear is that Jesus Christ is God. More precisely, He is part … Lees meer