The Primary Error in Word of Faith Teaching

Many but not all of our readers are familiar with a movement called The Word of Faith Movement. Teachers in this movement have become famous for their presentations on material prosperity and physical healing. Some have gone too far and …

Reform and Conservative Jews are going foolishly extreme

Reform and Conservative Jews are going foolishly extreme in their reaction to the Netanyahu government reneging on their commitment to establish an official egalitarian prayer location at the Western Wall. This was to save his coalition government which would fall …

Bearing Fruit that will Last

Often I reflect on the life of Paul and wonder what motivated him to keep on going with such zeal, even after being beaten, stoned or whipped.  What really was behind the statement from Acts 20:24, “I consider my life …

Apostolic Order

Apostolic order has two meanings; first we seek to order congregational life according to the teaching of the original Apostles in the first century as can be reasonably applied in our current day. Second we order our congregations under apostolic …

Extravagant Love by Patty Juster

By Patty Juster A strong young man stood by a gold gilded table pouring over some parchments.  He seemed deep in thought as he glanced back and forth from the table to something outside his palace window.  “Everything seems to …

God’s Project of Freedom Patty Juster

By Patty Juster All see you were wrong about the people you loved The men you created, in freedom you beget them Now they are jeering and mocking with great ire Their eyes blackened, raging they strip you Plucking your …

Happy Birthday, Sam

By Patty Juster Happy Birthday, my son, Of what age are you now? At twelve you were taken, Almost three years ago That makes you ‘bout fifteen Or has God made you old? How do you look, His glory clothes …

Holy Unto the Lord Patty Juster

By Patty Juster Alone, set apart, unto my Lord He does woo me This grief, heavy to bear Choking, screaming, crushing Now inviting me, he says, “come follow me” A highway of holiness, no wild beast does dare walk God’s …

Hope Born Patty Juster

By Patty Juster Oh hope, not yet born Does your heart still beat Your strength ‘bout forlorn Do I feel your feet? A Sono does tell You’re not yet dead But vitals not well Hope has gone to bed “Wake …