From the Heart by B.Demaere

" Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content." (Philippians 4:11) "Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment..." ( 1 Timothy 6:6) Born in a materialistic society, how can I be content with what I have?  Does it include everything in life or just money?  Can I live a life without envy? The problem is not money, but the love of money. My struggle right now is whether to look for opportunities in my life of making more money or let them come to me.  What is the Truth? Now the meaning of the word: Opportunity is a 'set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something' also favorable time. This is taken from the online Oxford dictionary So to me it clearly shows that opportunities will come your way and you don't have to look for them as this world teaches.  You have certainly heard the phrase: 'Anything that moves is easily stirred.  I think it means for us, 'keep doing wh

  What is the Church?  A basic description in the Bible is that it's the Body of Christ.  Many members, each with different gifts. Who is in the Church or also the local church.  People of different families, with feelings and cultures close to their hearts.  Defensive, some untouchable, also terribly hurt.  Can a wounded soldier go to war?  Can a wounded soldier operate a weapon effectively?  If your answer is "no" you are absolutely right.  How can such a hurting Christian see clearly with the lenses he or she's got?  How can a Christian with hate and malice in its heart caused by unresolved issues fit in the Body of Christ?  How can a Christian who has endured 'perverse' discipline in childhood love the discipline of the Church now?  Prolonged hurtful feelings of any kind can bring Satanic oppressions of many kinds.  You need healing. Sunday after Sunday, church. discipline reminding some of us of our childhood in the '50s when our Sunday school teacher

 What if Martin Luther had done nothing in history? The world of religions would still be looking at the Bible the same way. The Letter to the Romans would still be read the same or not read at all.  Religious people don't like that book because it's not work.  They want to do stuff or rather nothing significant for the Kingdom.  They have the heart, but no determination. Where does it say: "If my people who are called by my name..." Oh that's a beautiful verse to quote in church.  But what does it actually mean?  It means that "you" who are quoting it need to be determined about doing it.  The Word of God being read by Christians does not make the devil tremble and even if you memorize it.  No, what makes him tremble and what does Romans says: "Obey" that's right when Abraham obeyed the Word it was what made him righteous by faith. Throughout Romans we see that it's not only faith that makes us righteous but faith is always followed by