Poems by Bettina Van Vaerenbergh
poem count: 135 | pages: 15 | second place: 1 time | finalist: 5 times
God is…
A poem that ‘explains’ God to small children, written in very simple words, so they can easily grasp its meaning.
A poem that ‘explains’ God to small children, written in very simple words, so they can easily grasp its meaning.
A blessing
Inspired by the so-called ‘Aaronic blessing’ in the Old Testament.
Inspired by the so-called ‘Aaronic blessing’ in the Old Testament.
“Be ready!”
A short anaphora poem, inspired by the Scripture of Mark 13:37 and Philippians 2:12. Jesus’ message to His apostles, to be ready and watch, extends to all Christians of all times.
A short anaphora poem, inspired by the Scripture of Mark 13:37 and Philippians 2:12. Jesus’ message to His apostles, to be ready and watch, extends to all Christians of all times.
Unto God be the glory
Inspired by Psalm 115:1 “Not unto us, Lord, not unto us but to Your name be the glory, because of Your love and Your faithfulness.”
Inspired by Psalm 115:1 “Not unto us, Lord, not unto us but to Your name be the glory, because of Your love and Your faithfulness.”
“Search my heart, oh God”
This poem was inspired by Psalm 139, Isaiah 33 : 14:and Malachi 3:3, and is an invitation to a courageous prayer.
This poem was inspired by Psalm 139, Isaiah 33 : 14:and Malachi 3:3, and is an invitation to a courageous prayer.
Jesus, draw me closer
Sometimes God feels very near, and other times it’s hard to feel His presence, ..This short poem is my heartfelt prayer to Jesus to hold me close to Him, because I’m going through a difficult time right now.
Sometimes God feels very near, and other times it’s hard to feel His presence, ..This short poem is my heartfelt prayer to Jesus to hold me close to Him, because I’m going through a difficult time right now.
A heavenly hymn
A poem on prayer inspired by Luke 18:1-8, 1 John 5:15 and 1 Peter 5:7.
A poem on prayer inspired by Luke 18:1-8, 1 John 5:15 and 1 Peter 5:7.
And still there is room…
Inspired by Luke 14:15-24, 1 Timothy 2:4 and John 14:6. God’s house is never full, there’s always room for one more!
Inspired by Luke 14:15-24, 1 Timothy 2:4 and John 14:6. God’s house is never full, there’s always room for one more!
