I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. And I will make every effort so that after my departure you … Continue reading The Gospel Time Forgot
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Beholding The Glory
Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me….. Jn. 17:24 We who follow Christ have been invited to be with Him, where He is, that we may behold His glory. We are conditioned by religious … Continue reading Beholding The Glory
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ALTAR, TEMPLE, KINGDOM Part Two
The Kingdom For a much fuller understanding of this article please first read Altar, Temple, Kingdom Part One here. Word spread like wildfire through the inhabitants of Jerusalem that amazing day. Jesus of Nazareth was approaching the city! Many had already witnessed his signs and listened intently to His teachings, but this day was different. … Continue reading ALTAR, TEMPLE, KINGDOM Part Two
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Sacred Space
We sit comfortably on specially provided green plastic chairs, our bottled water, with our Bibles, close at hand on the small table that serves as a pulpit. The young girls have lovingly covered the old table with a pristine white lace tablecloth…..a prized possession in this small house. Outside the half open door people wander … Continue reading Sacred Space
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Of His Fullness….
Bread for the Bride has been silent for a short time while I have been away ministering to the church in a South Eastern Asian country where Christians face ongoing persecution. During that time I (along with two companions) had the great privilege of sharing teachings, prayer and fellowship with house church leaders and members. … Continue reading Of His Fullness….
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Once Upon a Time
Once upon a time I used to think I had some answers That was before I knew the Answer had me I used to know all ten commandments That was before You showed me I didn’t even know the first one I used to think others had mapped it all out for me … Continue reading Once Upon a Time
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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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Bride-Atude Eight: The Light Keepers
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven... We have a habit of associating persecution only with ‘non-Christian’ countries and oppressive regimes. Especially in democratic societies we tend automatically to think that persecution belongs to a world we don’t really know. The idea that we may also … Continue reading Bride-Atude Eight: The Light Keepers
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Lethal Stones
And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59,60 According to Open Doors, approximately 100 million Christians … Continue reading Lethal Stones
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Fellowship of Sufferings
(Tribute to the Persecuted Bride) She bleeds you know, And weeps In darkened prison cells She sits out the allotted hours Of mens’ hatred She runs, Fearing the knock on the door The torching of the house The cries of the children She hides, Homeless Through long lonely nights When doubt nibbles … Continue reading Fellowship of Sufferings
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