Kim ter Berghe 
As Christians we are supposed to consider heaven our true home. So, it is only natural we want to know what our ‘eternal life’ will look like. However, the Bible gives us no daily schedule of heavenly activities. Still, some scriptures give us a clue of what to expect. A place of comfort and joy … Lees meer
If you have asked yourself the question above, that is a good sign. It means you are aware that you may not always have been so patient and kind as you were or would like to be. And knowing yourself is half the battle. Hormonal changes are natural The answer to this question is partly … Lees meer
What does the Bible say about tithing? And what is the difference between tithing and offerings? Collection in church Tithing today refers to money or goods believers give away in service of God. The most common expression today of tithing is the collection in church. People give money and the church uses it to pay … Lees meer
This is a very good question and an important one in a time when many stories come out of sexual abuse of especially young people and women in church by church leaders. Under the hashtag #churchtoo, there are unfortunately many painful examples. Listen to your intuition That is why I want to start by saying … Lees meer
In my hometown, only one day after the commercial madness of Christmas, the Chocolate Easter eggs were for sale everywhere. Do we even want to be part of celebrating seasons that have been so hijacked by the world? And are the feasts even important? Throughout history, Christians have taken different viewpoints on what or what … Lees meer
The short answer to this question is ‘yes’. The Roman Catholic church underwrites all the important doctrines of the Christian faith, such as the Trinity, sin and our need for redemption, Jesus’ dying for sins, His resurrection, forgiveness of sins, the coming judgement and eternal life. A distinction The long answer is that there is … Lees meer
Since the 4th century, Christians around the world have been known to celebrate the feast of Epiphany. For some churches, it is one of the biggest celebrations in the year. So, what is celebrated? Epiphany comes from a Greek word, meaning ‘appearance’. Depending on where in the world you are, and what denomination you belong … Lees meer
Halloween is a very diverse tradition (see the previous article on what is Halloween all about) with elements that are clearly non-Christian or anti-Christian. However, there are also many ways Christians can celebrate Halloween in a good way. What should we avoid? First of all, what should we avoid? It is clear from the Bible … Lees meer
Maybe you have grown up with celebrating Halloween every year and enjoy the fun and candy you get. Maybe you never used to know about Halloween and are really surprised by all the scary images and decorations that are showing up in stores nowadays. Is it something Christian, because it came from Europe and America? … Lees meer