Convergence

Convergence Since October 7th there has been a growing focus and concern from both the Church and the Jewish community concerning the flagrant rise of anti-Semitism, high-levels of anti-Jewish propaganda and blatant persecution …. and how these dimensions bear on the future of both Israel and the Church. Never has there been a time, when […]

The Kingdom Reality

The Kingdom Reality “The Kingdom of God is at hand.” That’s how Jesus announced His earthly ministry. Jesus came bearing the realities of another dimension, a much higher dimension. A realm where spirit controls matter. Where the natural yields to the supernatural. It is the reality permeated with God’s presence. With this reality mired in […]

A Life Well Lived

A Life Well Lived Carol Suzanne Ruddick (June 21, 1942 – October 26, 2023) When most committed believers pause long enough to grasp the realities and priorities of their journey, there exists a heart-cry: that theirs might be a life well lived. As the one who lived closest to her for over 52 years, as […]

Beyond the Shadows

Beyond the Shadows John’s Gospel is different. So was John. Once he stumbled into the rhythm, the beat seemed to be almost to a different drummer. No question that what Jesus was inundating John and his friends with was above their pay grade. Yet as John kept reaching, he closed the gap and began walking […]

The Passage, for Even the Elect

The Passage, for Even the Elect It was swift and unexpected, when the bottom dropped out for Job, simultaneously losing his health, his wealth and his sons and daughters. There initially seemed to be little insight into what had just happened. Other than the growing whispers that the fault was likely something hidden in Job. […]

The Stewardship of Generosity

The Stewardship of Generosity Never has there been a time that I have been more conscious of the presence spoken of in Hebrews regarding that great cloud of witnesses. With it has been the awareness of potent, penetrating prayer amassing from every corner of the globe. It’s the context for a great mobilization and with […]

The Recovery of All Things

The Recovery of All Things When everything changes. When the turbulence near and afar takes on proportions not seen in a lifetime. When the voices that define and determine the realities begin calling black white and white black, it is time to look beyond into the foundations in which we understand the times and know […]

The Anointing

The Anointing The anointing is that dimension, that spiritual residue both gleaned and imparted from interactions with God. It becomes the defining difference in the relationships and circumstances of one’s life. While quite often wielded powerfully by eager, innocent yet uninitiated new believers, more often it is the subtle but underlying dimension that amasses from […]

Consecration

Consecration In his role of pleading with the leaders of God’s people to give God their undivided devotion, Jeremiah very poignantly prophesied: “Stand at the crossroads and look; then ask for the ancient paths where the good way lies, then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” So it is that […]

Reaching for Rest

Reaching for Rest Reaching for rest, at first glance, seems to be an oxymoron. Of the most basic and first steps toward spiritual maturity is the admonition from James to be doers of the Word, avoiding the deceptions that come from passively having our ears tickled. Yet the depth required from the mix of abiding, while […]