Mind-Numbing Narratives
Beware of Postmodern Fables “And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”(2 Timothy 4:4) What are narratives and how do they work? Are you aware of the narratives invented, incited and regurgitated by the media? Are you cognizant of the narratives spouted…
KINGS and PRIESTS
“Overthrowing a Government”[1] Part 2 Read Part 1: 7 Mountain Politics and Theology By Dr. Orrel Steinkamp and Sarah H. Leslie “For the time will soon come for the Ancient of Days to make a judgment in favor of the Saints. At that time all the power and authority that…
7 Mountain Politics and Theology
Here It Comes Again. . . C. Peter Wagner letter, August 20, 2007 “Back in 2011, when Texas governor Rick Perry was planning his first run for the presidency, he kicked off his campaign with a massive prayer rally in Houston called “The Response.” The event was the source of…
“God has filled the Scripture with Truth”
Meditating upon and searching the Scriptures “Whereas it is said, To-day if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.” (Heb. 3:15) Selected excerpts from an exposition of Hebrews 3:15 regarding hearing God’s Word and its effect on our heart* Psalm 138:2: “He hath magnified…
Fatal Drift
A Book Review & Excerpt Fatal Drift: Is the Church Losing Its Anchor? by Dr. Jim Jenkins (Deep River Books, 2014) By Sarah H. Leslie Last Fall my husband and I sat down for coffee with Pastor Jim Jenkins. He had been introduced to us by two of our friends:…
Millennial Eschatology
Millennium: Historical & Exegetical Debate Dr. Martin Erdmann has just released a newly published edition of his book originally titled The Millennial Controversy in the Early Church. The updated book, titled Millennium: Historical & Exegetical Debate, is now available on Amazon.com HERE. This book is very current and relevant to…
Discernment as Free Speech
A Brief Study “…Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you…. “ ~Peter, the Apostle (Acts 2:29) Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people…
Ecumenical Quest
The Rise of Modern Dominionism HERE and HERE Before the Religious Right there were decades of activity laying the groundwork for a merger of church and state. Power elite leaders such as John Foster Dulles and his brother Allen began to drum up religious fervor as a tool to build…
“HOW CAN I EXPERIENCE THE PRESENCE OF JESUS?”
Meditation and Experience Spiritual meditation, as it is commonly practiced around the world, is done for the purpose of achieving an experience of the presence of God. This “presence” feeling, often described as a sense of oneness with the Divine, can create a powerful psychological and physical sense of peace.…