Author: The Sword of the Spirit

Ecumenism of Blood

How can the ‘ecumenism of blood’ lead to a deeper ecumenism of heart and mind?

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is actually an eight-day observance or “octave” of prayer. It has been this way since the beginnings of this international movement in 1908.

Maranatha! – Come, Lord Jesus!

The expression “Maranatha!” was a key watchword and prayer among the early Christians. Many Christians today use this expression during the Advent season.

Watching, Waiting and All That Jazz

Advent is a season of watching, of waiting, of meditating on what it means for us as Christians to be prepared.

Praising the Names of Jesus

It is especially in the final week of Advent that our attention is fixed on the messianic promises proclaimed by the ancient prophets of Israel.

Detroit Community Outreach – Community on the Rise

Several dozen are gathered behind the sanctuary of Southwest Detroit’s Messiah Church, and the energy is palpable. Today, Detroit Community Outreach (DCO) launches its third round of commitments as a community.

The Greatest Good

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength and love your neighbor as yourself.’

Something Old, Something New…

Are you a grandparent who is concerned about the spiritual welfare of your grandchildren? If you are, you are not alone.

Building Families for the Kingdom

Almost 300 brothers and sisters got together in Tegucigalpa Honduras for their leaders’ conference with the theme: Building Families for the Kingdom.