The phrase End of the Age or The End of Days is an English translation of the Hebrew phrase Acharit hayamim. The translation however is often a misnomer. The End of the Days often associates the end of time or the end of the world bringing fear and insecurity to...
The Culmination of the Kingdom of God
From the time of the fall in the Garden of Eden, man has lived outside the manifest glory of God’s presence. At one time, Adam and Eve walked with God in the cool of the evening and depended on Him for the “giving of all wisdom,” but when they were...
January/February Focus from the Founder
Dear Readers: It’s hard to believe that this issue of KALEIDOSCOPE marks the beginning of our second year of publication. This bi-monthly email newsletter holds a special place in our growing ministry, as it gives voice to the many exciting outreach efforts being conducted at The Bethany Center. In reflecting...
Divine Appointment
Dr. Victoria Sarvadi, Is there any way to tape your classes or live skype/FaceTime them? I would love to take your classes! It was a divine appointment to see your video on YouTube! Tricia Tricia, Good news! We are now streaming our Shabbat services on Facebook Live. Please join my...
A Light to the Nations
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Psalm 27:1 KJV There was a time when the nations did not know the Creator of the Universe, and Satan had covered the territories of man with his demonic influence and manifestations. And so, the nations worshiped these demonic entities...
Feast of Lights
The signs of fall are all around us as we put the finishing touches on this November/December issue of Kaleidoscope. Brilliant shades of red, orange, amber, and gold compete for our attention on magazine covers and in email newsletters. And against backdrops of cornstalks, haystacks, and falling leaves, the vibrant...
Preparing to Meet the King
I would hazard to guess there aren’t too many people who wouldn’t enjoy some pampering. What could be more refreshing than a deep cleansing facial; more relaxing than a therapeutic massage; or more rejuvenating than toxins being released through various natural body wraps? And even if you can’t get to...
The Face of Jesus – The Lamp unto my Path
"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." (2 Corinthians 4:6) "At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven,...
What day IS the Sabbath?
A question from one of our readers: Dear Dr. Sarvadi, The Lord said to honor the Sabbath... but what day "IS" the Sabbath? When I joined the United Pentecostal Church International in the 90s, I learned that the Sabbath is Saturday and not Sunday. If this is true, why do...
Featured Hebrew Word: Chanuke
Chanuke translates as “dedicate” in English, therefore Chanukah is the Festival of Dedication. One might wonder what is being dedicated? Though this holiday is not a biblical feast like Passover, Pentecost or Tabernacles, it is the commemoration of a God thing, a true miracle. Though not a commandment, many Christians...