week we are awed by the momentous events on the world stage. The British people opted to leave the European Union and now there appears to be great uncertainty as to what it all means. What is clear is that Europe is reshaping itself. As the dust settles and calmer heads hopefully prevail, maybe some…

re seeing graphic evidence in world events that underscores the fact that there is an evil “prince of the power of the air” at work. This power motivates the human mind in a particular way. This is not new understanding to the Church, however the ever-increasing scope of this influence is becoming frighteningly more visible.…

e recently observed the day of Pentecost, in some of the messages given we were able to appreciate the simplicity of the plan of salvation which God presents to us in the form of agrarian harvests. The physical harvests in their seasons teach us about the spiritual harvests. God often uses types and antitypes as…

g to God, you kingdoms of the earth; Oh, sing praises to the Lord, Selah. To Him who rides on the heaven of heavens, which were of old! Indeed, He sends out His voice, a mighty voice. Ascribe strength to God; His excellence is over Israel. And His strength is in the clouds. O God,…

you noticed that our world is becoming increasingly polarized? We here in the United States see ever more evidence of the buildup of hard feelings and harsh rhetoric over the upcoming presidential elections. However, nowhere is this breaking up into opposing factions and groupings more evident today than in Europe. The European People’s Party is…

annual Holy Day of Pentecost is quickly approaching – 35 and counting! God’s Holy Days are points of orientation – spiritual reference points — for us as we travel the road toward the establishment of God’s Kingdom on earth. These points of orientation become very important for us as we journey through the spiritual wilderness…

recently released survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, people who claimed to have no religious affiliation were asked what it means to be a moral person. For this group the top answer was honesty – to be honest at all times. Given the group involved, this is an interesting response. What do non-religious people…

things in life are as deeply rewarding as being unified with another person or persons. Those are David’s sentiments as expressed in Psalm 133, “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” He wouldn’t have said that in regard to unifying with others in order to go out…

conclusion of Christ’s last recorded prayer after the final Passover provides us with powerful incentive and direction. A paraphrase might read: “Father, I know You will call others after these disciples and bring them into a reconciled relationship with Yourself. As You and I are one, they will become one with us as Your Spirit…

and Madagascar – April 2016 On the 15th of April, 2016 — the week before Passover — I took a quick hop from London Gatwick (about 15 minutes from our home) down to Amsterdam where I stayed the night at an inexpensive Ibis Budget Hotel in preparation for a day flight the next day on…

Hopefully we’ve all had an uplifting and deeply meaningful Passover and Night To Be Much Observed. We fully understand through these annual reminders that we have been set on a new course away from the Egypt of our past. What a blessing! If Christ had not done for each of us what He did, the…

Passover was initiated by God before the covenant at Mt. Sinai was ratified. Passover was not instituted by that covenant nor was it a part of the sacrifices instituted after the covenant was made. Those sacrifices ceased to be necessary at Christ’s death. The Passover, however, was to continue as a memorial by an everlasting…

Sabbath marks the beginning of the first month of the year in God’s calendar – “This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you” (Exodus 12:2). This means it is time to begin to earnestly focus on specific aspects of what it means to be…