The Torah, Images of Messiah Symbols, illustrations, traditions, stories and archetypes ------all of which told the Hebrew people ahead of time what the coming Messiah would one day do and how they will be able to recognize Him when He would come. These patterns and ways were also literal instructions...
An Angel Unaware A Personal Experience Hebrews 13:2
A few years ago, we took our entire family to Southern France for summer vacation. One of our days was spent in the beautiful coastal city of St. Tropez. The shopping district was buzzing as many of the locals and tourists enjoyed the energetic open-air market, designer couture stores and...
Spirit of Unity or Unity of the Same Spirit Eph. 4:1-6
Can you win an argument with yourself? If one is not persuaded in one’s own mind there is conflict and vacillation on where one truly stands with an issue or belief. The Bible counsels us this way concerning things such as drinking wine, eating certain foods or celebrating certain holidays....
Fight for your Bean Patch 2 Samuel 23:11-12
A very profound but obscure scripture has captivated me for many years. There was a mighty warrior in King David’s army named Shammah. This strong and fearless fighter was a part of a special force of 37 elite combatants called the Gibborim. Shammah was brave, committed to God and...
Make Us One – John 17:21
Ecumenism mainly refers to initiatives aimed at greater Christian unity or cooperation. It is used predominantly by and with reference to Christian denominations and Christian Churches separated by doctrine, history, and practice. Within this particular expression, ecumenism advocates the idea of a single Christian unity. While the idea of...
Ecumenism, Unity and Agreement An Act of God – John 17:23
Ecumenism in the Church Ecumenism mainly refers to initiatives aimed at greater Christian unity or cooperation. It is used predominantly by Christian denominations and Christian Churches separated by doctrine, history, and practice. Within this context, the term “ecumenism” refers to the idea of Christian unity in the literal meaning that...
Unity, Not an Effort of man but a Move of God Eph. 4:3
It’s no wonder many unchurched people have negative attitudes toward the church and Christians in general. Most who oppose Christianity declare hypocrisy as their great aversion to the faith and detest the condescension and judgmental attitudes many Christians engage in. In addition to alienating non-believers from the church there’s also...