By Barbara Yoder www.shekinachurch.org

The longer I spoke, the stronger the vision came. I was in Jakarta, Indonesia, in July 2007, and I was preaching at three services back-to-back, beginning on a Saturday evening. While I was focused on speaking to the people who were present and sitting there in the congregation, something strange was happening.

It was as if I was someplace far away. I seemed to have tuned into something far beyond this gathering. The audience was attentive, hanging on to every word. Even as I spoke, I found myself wondering, questioning. . . . Read More ... >>>

By Dudley Hall www.sclm.org

He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, 'Lord, do you wash my feet?' Jesus answered him, 'What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.' Peter said to him, 'You shall never wash my feet.' Jesus answered him, 'If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.' Simon Peter said to him, 'Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!' Jesus said to him, 'The one who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet. But is completely clean. And you are clean, but not every one of you.' John 13:6-10

It was not unusual for Peter to over react. We are glad, because we can all identify with him and learn from what Jesus said to him. Remember that this is the occasion of Jesus giving his last instructions to the disciples before his death. He is giving them a picture of what service in the kingdom of God looks like by washing their feet. . . . Read More ... >>>

By Francis Frangipane www.frangipane.org

As a speaker in citywide and regional prayer conferences, I am often asked to unmask the "spiritual power" opposing the body of Christ in the conference region. City leaders and intercessors have even asked if I knew the "name" of the principle spirit that is resisting the church in their area.

"Do you want to know the name of the most powerful spirit opposing most Christians?" I ask. Eager faces respond affirmatively.

"It's Yahweh."

My questioners, who suddenly look like a tree full of owls, are always bewildered by my answer. They are sure I misunderstood their question. Then, I explain. I remind them that, according to the Scriptures, "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6). So, if we are divided in our hearts from other churches, if we instinctively look down on other Christians or if we are at all self-promoting in attitude, we are walking in pride. As such, the Spirit that stands to resist our endeavors is not demonic; it's God. . . . Read More ... >>>

"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor."
(Ecclesiastes 4:9).

Partnership. It is often the single most determining factor in the difference between success and failure.

Jesus illustrated the power of partnership when He "called the twelve to Himself, . . . Read More ... >>>

God has always focused on the city throughout the Scriptures and history. As we understand what God is doing in each of these “shifts” mentioned below, then we will be better able to join Him in the work of transforming our city. We must shift from:

1. Institutions to Individuals, Cities, and Nations – While we as men and women seek to build institutions, organizations, businesses, and governments, God always is looking to build an individual, city, or nation. Within cities and nations, although God uses positions, He is primarily looking for leaders who will have influence for Him.

2. Organizations to Kingdom – We are entering the next phase of what God is using to teach us about His purposes. We have gone from intimacy in the beginning, to separation, the tabernacle, the cross, the Body of Christ, to building churches, to denominations, to Christian organizations, and no to Kingdom. Our focus must be on Him and His Kingdom alone and not our own.

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How long until it becomes a law in SA? It did not take long for the same-sex marriages to come here. How long until it becomes unlawful to say "I now pronounce you husband and wife?"  . . . Read More ... >>>

by Samuel Chadwick

Discovering God’s Larger Purpose and Our Place in It

Is there a vision broad enough to be the central mission for every Christian, every family, every ministry, organization, institution, and business, yet focused enough to be meaningful to us individually? I submit that there is such a vision, and understanding it offers the cure for all that ails both our souls and our society.

If we want the same level of supernatural anointing that was evident in the New Testament church, we should also pray for a higher level of holiness. . . . Read More ... >>>

There is nothing wrong with the our new year (1 January) according to the Roman calendar, which we all inherited. (That was when early NT Christians had their negotiations with Constantine not to be prosecuted any more)
That doesn’t mean we have to completely ignore the new year of the calendar that the Lord God Himself instituted.
The new Jewish year started in Sept 2007 and can indicate the end and start of 2 x 7 year cycles according to one of the writers below. This can be helpful to understand more of the Lord’s “signs of the times” and especially His seasons.

During the early hours of the morning in December, 1978, I was seeking the face of the Lord, and this is what He showed me ...There will be a wave of God's Spirit, which will not have it's origin with any man or group but in Heaven, from the very throne of God! This move will sweep simultaneously over the Church of God and God's Children, bringing them into a relationship with Himself and each other, far beyond anything previously experienced.

It will be in Holiness, a wave of God's Presence for His Presence manifests itself in Holiness Exodus 3:14.

This wave will wash over His Church, seeking out all who are looking for and awaiting His Coming and will draw them to Himself! . . . Read More ... >>>