Hettie Boer

From an early age, I grew up with the Christian faith. Yet there have also been periods in my life when I was not sure if and what place I wanted to give this in my life. Whatever questions I may have, I find more and more that God is a living God and that He wants to be present in my life. Above all, I am becoming more fully human by allowing Him into my life. The Bible is an important source of strength. I like to share my discoveries with others. Blessing and joy with every Bible word you read!

Isaiah’s song of promise

“For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder” (Isaiah 9:6). It is not easy to sing when you see so many things around you that do not make you happy … The prophet Isaiah was given words to do this in dark … Lees meer

Hannah’s song of victory

“My heart exults in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation” (1 Samuel 2:1). Hannah had been childless for a long time and had suffered greatly because of it. But God answered her fervent prayer for a child! (1 Samuel 1:10-11). As … Lees meer

Shalom!

”On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them: Peace be with you.” (John 20:19) Disturbed and distraught because of Jesus’ death and burial, His disciples had withdrawn behind … Lees meer

A blessing as greeting (2)

”Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Corinthians 1:2). Prayer is a wonderful way to bless one another. We have already read that God is the only source of blessing; only He can give us what He wants us to have. The way we bless one another … Lees meer

Blessing as an assignment

”Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called that you may obtain a blessing.” (1 Peter 3:9). We bless each other first and foremost with our words. By saying a prayer for the other person, or by using a positive greeting. Peter … Lees meer

A blessing as greeting (1)

”And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, ‘The LORD be with you! ‘And they answered ‘The LORD bless you’” (Ruth 2:4). In some countries the daily greetings carry a religious blessing. In parts of Germany and Austria, this is ‘Grüss Gott’: God greet you. Other greetings with religious significance are … Lees meer

Be a blessing to your hometown

”By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.” (Proverbs 11:11). God is the source and cause of all blessings in our lives. His blessing means much more than Him wishing us well or promising us something valuable. He is also the only One … Lees meer

God’s blessing: hope for the future

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the ressurection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” (1 Peter 1:3). This … Lees meer

God is called blessed

”Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 1:3) We can also read this Bible verse as follows: ‘All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing … Lees meer

¡Gracias!