“What do you seek?” It was a loaded question and one that would dramatically change their lives….forever. Unnerved at the abruptness of the question and the penetrating stare of the Teacher, the two men did not at first know how to respond. One of them blurted out brashly “Teacher, where do you dwell?” “Come and … Continue reading From The Archives: Not For The Feinthearted
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From The Archives: Destination Christ
The Bride’s journey is not a journey to somewhere. It’s a journey into Someone. Her goal is communion with the Father, by means of the Spirit, through oneness with Christ the Bridegroom. Her destination is nothing less than Christ's fullness (Eph. 4:13). This is the very thing Jesus prayed for in his final hours of … Continue reading From The Archives: Destination Christ
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Wickedness in High Places
“Wicked” is a strong, some would say harsh, word. It’s not a word most of us would want applied to us. Yet it’s exactly the word Jesus used to describe a certain kind of servant who for all intents and purposes appeared outwardly loyal and dedicated. In Luke 19:11-27 Jesus tells one of His frequent … Continue reading Wickedness in High Places
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Sleeping with the Light On
Darkness can be a deceptive thing. You may be out walking, or busy with some important task, and suddenly you look around to find darkness is descending on you much faster than you had expected. Spiritual darkness has the same quality. While we’re distracted elsewhere, it creeps up on us, subtly invading every aspect of … Continue reading Sleeping with the Light On
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Destination Christ
The Bride’s journey is not a journey TO somewhere. It’s a journey INTO Someone. Her goal is communion with the Father, by means of the Spirit, through oneness with Christ the Bridegroom. Her destination is nothing less than Christ's fullness (Eph. 4:13). This is the very thing Jesus prayed for in his final hours of … Continue reading Destination Christ
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Bride-Atude Nine: The Faithful Witnesses
Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for my sake. In China we are imprisoned and tortured; in Egypt we are denied justice; in Nigeria we are regularly gunned down or burned to death; in Myanmar we are used as slaves by the military; … Continue reading Bride-Atude Nine: The Faithful Witnesses
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The Bride: Her Election (Chosen)
Part One: Bridal Covenant Overview Part Two: The Bride, Her Betrothal, Called Part Three: The Bride, Her Election, Chosen Part Four: The Bride, The Lamb's Wife, Faithful Part Three of Four There are several Old Testament personalities that foreshadow the Bride of Christ. Some examples are Eve, Esther, Ruth, and Abigail and much can be … Continue reading The Bride: Her Election (Chosen)
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The Bridal Covenant, An Overview
1)The Bridal Covenant: An Overview, Part One of Four 2)The Bride: Her Betrothal (Called) 3)The Bride: Her Election (Chosen) 4)The Bride: The Lamb’s Wife (Faithful) In Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus told the parable of a wedding feast thrown by a king for his son. Usually this parable is taught in the context of the saved and unsaved, … Continue reading The Bridal Covenant, An Overview
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Prayer of the Broken Vessel
Oh God, I thought I knew brokenness. I thought that there was nothing left to surrender, nothing more between You and me. You have taken every avenue of security from me, bringing me gently but persistently to the place of the Cross time and time over. All my plans, all my hopes, all my basic … Continue reading Prayer of the Broken Vessel
Bread for the Bride 