Greece, Patra, Agios Andreas church. Of note, true iconography always paints a full frontal face depiction. Therefore, no matter where you stand in the church, the “eyes” are looking directly at you. A facial side view would imply hypocrisy. Be careful with embracing this devotion and putting it into practice. Why? You might end somewhere you never expected, but you will be where you belong. (Greetings in Jesus Christ from Sofia, Bulgaria. I just finished two weeks in Northern Iraq among the Kurds. Over the next 3-months I will be traveling to serve the saints at three strategic geo-political ..read more

Spiritual Warfare Pamphlet: Developing An Overcomer’s Lifestyle In Accordance with the Letter to the Ephesians *This pamphlet is designed  to serve as a quick reference basic outline to guide the individual, a small group as followers of Jesus. There are several Spiritual Disciplines to conduct victorious spiritual warfare directly and indirectly. Of course, above all we are to “deny ourselves and daily pick up our cross” to follow Jesus as Lord (Luke 11:23).  Some of our battles, we bring upon ourselves and then blame it on the devil. Peter wisely said out of his experience, “Belov ..read more

Brothers & Sisters in Christ, This teaching on love draws primarily from the Letter to the Hebrews. You will be reminded of 5-ways to cultivate the love of God in and through your life. Please read and share this message with others! Hebrews 13:1…. Literal Standard Version Let brotherly love remain. Contemporary English Version Keep being concerned about each other as the Lord’s followers should. LOVE is the top priority for living in these difficult days. Jesus said “the love of many would grow cold” because “lawlessness” (law & order) would give way to moral relativism, anarchy and ..read more

The Roman Siege of Masada, Israel was in 74-73 CE In this devotion you will identify the 3-kings who are building sieges to lockdown your witness for Jesus Christ. Discover the counter-attack of God’s Spirit to strengthening others with truth, love and perseverance in difficult times. And Jesus began to say to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. 6 Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am [He]!’ and will mislead many. Mark 13:5-6 (NASB) …and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not go after them. Luke 21:8b And Jesus answered and said to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. 5 For many will come ..read more

In this study you will learn about the nature of joy, the truth behind joy and become a source of joy to others. (This photograph is of the ancient wells of Abraham, Issac & Jacob. Note the rope grooves in the wellstones from centuries of use) “Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them. 19 But when Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of flowing water, 20 the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled ..read more

This Biblical Meditation Will Refresh the Joy of Your Salvation Therefore with joy you will draw water From the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:3 But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.” Hebrews 1:8 True and consistent “joy” is the will of God for every follower of Jesus Christ in these difficult days. God provides His salvation everywhere-in the wilderness, in the va ..read more

Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer. I cry out with my voice to the Lord; With my voice I implore the Lord for compassion. 2 I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before Him. 3 When my spirit felt weak within me, You knew my path. In the way where I walk They have hidden a trap for me. 4 Look to the right and see; For there is no one who regards me favorably; There is no escape for me; No one cares for my soul. 5 I cried out to You, Lord; I said, “You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. 6 Give Your attention to my cry, For I have been brought ..read more

In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. *Judges 21:25 Now these things happened to them (Israel) as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. *1 Cor.10:11 Scripture Challenge: Read the Historical Narrative of  Judges 17-21; Ruth 1-4; 1 Samuel 1-4 Focus:  Ask the question “In the midst of the low watermark, how is God redemptively working through these difficult days of Israel? In my lowest seasons in life, how have I seen God work deep in my heart and in the lives of those around me ..read more

5 And if someone likewise competes as an athlete, he is not crowned as victor unless he competes according to the rules…7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 2 Timothy 2:5,7 (*In this teaching we will learn the “rings of truth” (Part I) and the “rules of training” (Part II) to feed the competitive fire with the heart and mind of a champion for the cause of Jesus Christ and the gospel of His kingdom. This would be great for a small group study.) In 1972, I clearly remember watching USA swimmer Mark Spitz capture an unprecedented 7-Gold medals in the sum ..read more

(Depiction of Brother Lawrence washing dishes at the Carmelite Monastery) The Lord God has given Me the tongue of disciples, So that I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. 5 The Lord God has opened My ear, And I was not disobedient, Nor did I turn back. –Isaiah 50:4-5 19 “Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. 20 For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst ..read more