Life Under the Influence

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Feb
07
The Agape Feast

The Agape Feast

The early Christian meals (Agape Feasts) included communion within the full meals. It echoed the ancient covenant banquets and was in anticipation of the Messiah Banquet
2 min read
Feb
07
Echoes of Covenant

Echoes of Covenant

Early Christian Meals, otherwise known as "Agape Feasts" echoed covenant banquets; a meal in anticipation of the Messiah Banquet (Isaiah 25).
4 min read
Feb
05
Word-Minded People

WORD-MINDED PEOPLE

Concentrating on the negatives in this world will eventually blind us to the faithfulness of God. We may soon become so aware of the evil surrounding us that we cannot see the goodness of God ...
1 min read
Feb
05
Stay Connected

Stay Connected

Abiding not only keeps us spiritually healthy, but abiding also impacts others as we live connected to the life-giving, life-sustaining nourishment that comes from the Vine.
3 min read
Feb
04
YHWH is ...

YHWH is ...

In Christ, we are different, set apart, unique. We become "other" as we bear the image of our Father, who is "completely other".
4 min read
Feb
03
"I AM" No Coincidence

"I AM" No Coincidence

The Gospel of John records seven times Jesus described Himself as "I am..." and not by coincidence.
4 min read
Feb
02
The Sacred Name

The Sacred Name

The Name of the Lord is hallowed, holy, sacred, and should be honored, revered, and carefully guarded from misuse or abuse.
5 min read
Feb
01
Study Notes: Abiding in the Vine

Study Notes: Abiding in the Vine

Jesus does not say, “You can do less without me.” He says, "Apart from Me, you can do nothing." A branch detached from the vine bears no fruit.
3 min read
Jan
30
Spirit-Empowered Skill

Spirit-Empowered Skill

Bezalel was the FIRST person in Scripture recorded as being filled with the Holy Spirit. Bezalel functioned as a Spirit-filled "creator" called and anointed by YHWH.
3 min read
Jan
29
Many Voices - One Truth

Many Voices - One Truth

If what we read, hear, or share doesn't align with God's truth, it should be rejected! There are many voices in today's world, but only one Truth!
3 min read