No pain, no gain
Have you heard of the expression: no pain, no gain? Sometimes going through the pain is part of the solution. Jesus knows he has to face pain. I remember the…
The little details
What would you do if you knew something bad would inevitably happen to someone you love? Jesus prepares his friends for his suffering. I don’t know how you are wired….
What if….?
People often question God because the world is full of suffering. They blame God. What are God’s intentions with us? In the Netherlands there’s a tv-show called “What if?”. This…
Growing can be painful
In order for trees to grow and bear fruit, they need to be cut. The right way and at the right time. In our lives we can feel like we…
Left alone
Even when you are surrounded by people, you can still feel lonely. Jesus promises never to leave you. You might not see him but listen closely to hear his voice….
Is God a judge?
Everyone creates their own image of God. But it’s difficult to paint a complete picture. Jesus is the best reflection of God you will ever see. Everyone creates their own…
God is Love
What is your opinion about God? Does he seem harsh and far away? Jesus shows that God is love, even when we betray him. I don’t know your opinion about…
Serving as a leader
What do you think makes a good leader? Authority, strenght? Or being vulnerable? Jesus turns our thinking upside down and is unlike any leader you’ve ever seen. When I started…
Determine your destiny
Some people are terrible guides. They have no sense of direction. Jesus knows all about people who want to find their own way, even if they are lost. I am…
Put Jesus in a box
How would people describe you? People have tried to find the right words to explain who Jesus is. What words would you use? How would people describe you? What words…