Because all art is made in the image of its creator
Author: The Sword of the Spirit
Choosing Discipleship as Pilgrims
Jesus the Good Shepherd Covenant Community in Toronto, Canada organized their annual Women’s Recollectionday on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
Living Bulwark: Giving Thanks – 12th Anniversary and 100th Issue
We give thanks to the Lord for the past twelve years of publishing Living Bulwark, the online magazine of the Sword of the Spirit. This is our 100th issue.
Nobody Checked With Me! – Sarahí Anleu
Many of us came to community life without anyone “checking with” us, we simply were born or grew up here. Sarahi Anleu shares her experience.
Jesus the Good Shepherd: 22nd Anniversary Celebrations
Jesus the Good Shepherd Community celebrated its 22nd Anniversary with great joy. From a small group of 4 couples, the community has now grown to nearly 45 adults, 11 youth and 25 children.
From Glory to Glory: a new teaching series is available
We see in our lives some continued shortcomings or sin and wonder how the transformative power of Christ is actually being manifested. “From Glory to Glory: Transformation in Christ” is a four-part teaching series on God’s transformative work in our lives.
Youth on Fire: Successful Youth Conference in Fiji
Some 85-90 young people, 20 of whom were from Samabula Gospel Chapel gathered for a 3-day conference at Albert Park, Suva, Fiji organised by the Patmos Christian Community in partnership with the Lamb of God Christian Community, New Zealand.
Some Elements of Discipleship in Christian Community
This article covers some elements of Christian discipleship, the ones that I have chosen to highlight in an effort to give a “snapshot of discipleship” in our approaches. There are other approaches and we know that there are many disciples of Christ in congregations, parishes and groups around us. We think that our approach has something to offer the broader church, and we continue to learn and refine.
Abide in me: a very grace-filled event
This last 23rdto 26thof July, the North Zone of Kairos Ibero-America lived a very graceful and spiritually igniting event. Almost 450 people from all ages and 13 different communities of Mexico, the Caribbean and the United States were gathered in the city of Tampico.
Rising from its ashes, Emmanuel proclaims that its hope is only in God
Our brothers and sisters in Emmanuel from their part have been busy sharing the message of repentance and abundant new life to all who would hear, proclaiming that salvation comes only through Christ’s death and resurrection. As a result, many have heard the proclamation of the good news and turned their lives around in response.