Then, if you go to the Epistle to the Hebrews, you will again read that the Law requires blood in order for forgiveness to occur (Hebrews 9:22). Nobody should dispute that. However, if you continue on to Hebrews 10:5 – 7 (referencing the anti-sacrificial Psalm 40:6 – 8), you will discover that the sacrificial aspects of the Law were not something the Father ever desired—it was unpleasing even. (See also Amos 5:21 – 22 for God’s apparent disapproval of “festivals” and “burnt and grain offerings”) In fact, in verse 8, the writer goes so far to write: “You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings (these are offered according to the law).” Even though such things are offered according to the Law, they were not desired by God. This passage seems right in line with that of Jeremiah 7:22. However, it still is not so plain, is it? Read more

Peace, unity, equality . . . when we are in one place, when we live in one place, eat in one place, sleep in one place, and when we finally join together in heaven in one place, that is unity. Even when we go to that (final) place, we all live together in freedom as one family, one group. In this world and in the next world we live together in freedom, as one family of peace. This is Islam. If we find this way of peace, this is Islam. Read more

I do not claim to know the scientific evidence for or against the medicinal qualities of most (or even many) plants. What I do strongly believe is that Jesus wants his followers to diligently work toward bringing healing to the world. If that means stepping out of our comfort zones and looking into supporting the use of something like MDMA in a clinical setting, then I believe it is our duty—nay, an honor—to do so. We may begin to find ourselves on the right side of history with regards to this. If it turns out some “illegal drugs” are actually medicinal in properties, it would be nice if the church as a whole was instrumental in paving the way toward healing. We have perpetuated war long enough—wouldn’t it be like God to offer healing plants for us to use along the way toward discovering peace? At least, that is my hope—peace. Read more

Please help us all to see the satanic systems that are in place for what they are—human constructs meant to oppress and hold down, accuse and blame, destroy and destroy well. Please give us the courage to confront these powers and principalities boldly. Read more

With “prayer and supplications” we hold firm to the truths Christ revealed to us all. God is a God of peace, yet thankfully revealed the mystery of that truth in His only begotten Son. This unfortunately remains a mystery for most, as they fail to be in the Spirit at all times. If our feet are not prepared to carry the gospel of peace to the hurting world we live in, if our own selfish, sacrificial nature forces the incomprehensible peace of God to play second-fiddle, then we will miss the overwhelming power of the Gospel. My prayer then is that we all can take a cue from Paul and dwell on only those things that reveal the mystery; namely, honor, righteousness, purity, love, and peace. Read more

Click Here to DonateAs many of you know, I recently signed a contract with "Resource Publications", an imprint of Wipf & Stock Publishers. With this comes expenses, as I will be responsible for copy-editing and type-setting fees. That is where you hopefully come in. Read more