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5. The Broke and the Frustrated

Jesus invited many times for us to “come!” ‘Come to me all who are weary and carry heavy burdens; Let the children come to me … Come...

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Mar 21, 20234 min read

4. The Troublemaker

Israel was about to take the first city in the land God had promised them - Jericho. No rockets, no artillery, the sound of praise,...

3. The corrupt couple … problems with power and possessions ...

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20235 min read

3. The corrupt couple … problems with power and possessions ...

She is the Lady Macbeth of Hebrew history. Probably the most powerful female character in the Bible. In our minds she is the ultimate...

2. The Captain who wouldn’t believe God could change an economy.

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

2. The Captain who wouldn’t believe God could change an economy.

One of the most dramatic incidents in Elisha’s exciting life took place during a war between Israel and its neighbour, the kingdom of...

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20235 min read

1. The Fool ... who angered the King.

Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” Well, it seems quite a lot. The parents named their son Nabal, which means ‘fool! (Well,...

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

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Failing Forward ... in finances. Learning from financial failures in the Bible

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 4 Patience!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 4 Patience!

The fourth description of the fruit which the Holy Spirit produces in our lives is ‘patience.’ This is a very important aspect of...

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 9 Self Control!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 9 Self Control!

The ninth description of the fruit which the Holy Spirit produces in our lives is ‘self-control.’ The wise King Solomon wrote a useful...

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 8 Gentleness!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 8 Gentleness!

The eighth description of the fruit which the Holy Spirit produces in our lives is ‘gentleness.’ The word the New Testament uses for...

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 7 Faithfulness!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 7 Faithfulness!

The sixth aspect of the (financial-) fruitfulness which is evidence of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives is ‘faithfulness.’...

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 6 Goodness!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20233 min read

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 6 Goodness!

The sixth aspect of the (financial-) fruitfulness which is evidence of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives is ‘goodness.’ “…And God...

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 5 Kindness!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20233 min read

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 5 Kindness!

The fifth aspect of the (financial-) fruitfulness which is evidence of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives is ‘kindness.’ Kindness...

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 3 Peace!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 3 Peace!

So, what does financial peace mean to you? For many it means having a plan to control your expenses, not living from month to month,...

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 2 Joy!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20233 min read

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 2 Joy!

“Don’t worry, be happy!” This catchy song by Bobby McFerrin, released in the 1980’s, still tings in our ears today. It suggests a simple...

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 1 Love!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Financial fruitfulness in 9 Words! Word # 1 Love!

I am writing this on November 27 which is "Black Friday", a day on which consumerism goes crazy! Thankfully, next week we will have...

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20233 min read

Financial fruitfulness!

Blog Series: Financial fruitfulness – 8 words This has been a great summer for fruit! This past summer, dry and hot has been good to the...

Making the right choices Ten Words .... Word # 10 Content!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Making the right choices Ten Words .... Word # 10 Content!

“You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his...

Making the right choices Ten Words .... Word # 9 Truth!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20233 min read

Making the right choices Ten Words .... Word # 9 Truth!

“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:16) Who doesn’t love the wonderful story of Pinnochio? First made...

Making the right choices Ten Words .... Word # 8 Share!

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20233 min read

Making the right choices Ten Words .... Word # 8 Share!

“You shall not steal.” (Exodus 20:15) Making the right choices? A businessman from a nearby town was sent to prison for four years....

Bert Den Hertog

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Making the right choices – Ten WordsWord # 7 Choose Loyalty!

Making the right choices? At the beginning of this year, I was shocked and angry at seeing posters at bus stops in our neighbourhood...

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