Hettie Boer 
‘I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the … Lees meer
‘You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in Me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me’ (John 15:3-4) When Jesus tells this story, He has just … Lees meer
‘He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful’ (John 15:2) A vinedresser does not act haphazardly but proceeds carefully to get the best possible harvest. This also requires pruning. Pruning can be done in two … Lees meer
‘I am the true Vine, and My Father is the Gardener’ ( John 15:1) Jesus tells His disciples that He will not be with them on earth for long. Using a parable, Jesus explains to his disciples how they can still stay connected to him and how important that is. Here Jesus compares Himself to … Lees meer
“As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame”’ (Romans 10:11). You might envy those clear words believers received from God in the Bible. It could be beneficial in times of uncertainty to give yourself the opportunity to look back: At what moments in my life did I experience God’s … Lees meer
“Mary said: Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). In the temple in Jerusalem and in synagogues elsewhere in the country, God’s name was invoked and served by His people Israel during the time of Mary. People prayed for, and looked forward to, the … Lees meer
“He [=Jesus] has said to me: my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weakness, that the power of Christ may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:9). The apostle Paul was a passionate man. Once he came to faith in … Lees meer
“He [=Jesus] said: Come! Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus” (Matthew 14:29). In the Bible Peter often comes across as an energetic man who does not shy away from a challenge. At Jesus’ word, he steps down from the boat during a heavy storm and walks … Lees meer
