From the Heart by B.Demaere

  The “I am’s” of God All that you need If you know him as he is, you don’t need another miracle.   To know him should be your miracle.   All that he is, is with you. Because he is with you, it makes sense when he also says: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).   When you understand that truth, you will be alone.   When you trust him, all your needs are met. I am who I am (Exodus 3:14) God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. Here is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.'" This was the original verse of the I AM's.   The first time that God was promising Moses that he would go with him to the Israelites. The name I AM packs a punch and suggest that all the names of God are included in it. It was under God's authority that Moses went to them.   The names of God and Jesus also show people that you come under his authority and not your own. In the New International Reader's Version, it says it this way: "

From the Heart by B.Demaere: Your mind is like a Garden :   Your Mind is like a Garden   Be careful like a gardener     Maybe you have a grandmother or a mother who has a garden.   Anyway, h...

  Your Mind is like a Garden   Be careful like a gardener     Maybe you have a grandmother or a mother who has a garden.   Anyway, have you ever seen how these people are always so careful and kind to the plants and flowers they work with.   It appears that they are handling fragile objects.   It must be so with your mind and the thoughts you put in.   Whatever you plant in your mind is what you will reap in due season.   You can never be careful!   I used to listen to wild music and watch harmful movies and I became the loneliest man on earth.   My input affected my output and I became also hateful and unpleasant to be around.     Sunshine and water   We all need some refreshing as gardens do.   A garden without water and sunshine is arid and harsh like a desert, nothing will grow there.   Your mind is the same.   If you listen to wrong conversation and harsh music soon you will have a limp outlook on life.   Surely hanging out with the wrong crowd will affect your l

  I am transliterating John 15:8 from my French Bible: "This is how appears the glory of my Father: When you will bear much fruit and that way you will show that you are my disciples." John 15 opens up with a revelation that Jesus is the Vine and we are the Branches (The fruit-bearers).  John 15:5 During his speech, he reveals how the glory of God is revealed in verse 8.  It is revealed when we bear much fruit and that's how we show we are his disciples. Verse 9 - We must remain in the awareness of God's love for Jesus and in his love for one another.  How can you remain in his love if you have hate in your heart for the brothers and sisters around you.  God is love and any hate or dis-harmony is not welcomed in your life. Your life should be as harmonious as possible and overflow with love for everyone and that means sincere love. Of course it is, Love is the Fruit of the Spirit and he also speaks of Joy being complete if we do everything he commands us.  We just don

" 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