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By Dr. Kluane Spake spake@mindspring.com ; www.kluane.org I was singing under my breath and looking out the airplane window -- there the island of Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands approached in the distance to my left. I meditated about what the Lord would have me minister while there… and then, I saw this sight: The clear shadow of the airplane moved along beneath us -- reflecting upon the ocean. I watched as the shape of the airplane danced across the waters. This airplane image clearly appeared to be a cross that was suddenly encircled by a large vivid rainbow. I motioned to the person next to me on the plane to take a look at this cross totally enclosed by concentric circles of color speeding forward upon the emerald sea. |
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By Dr. Kluane Spake spake@mindspring.com; www.kluane.org The book of Genesis contains the seedbed of Biblical truth. The garden became the birthplace of the whole shebang! All creation and all nations began in the garden. Eternal principles such as seed time and harvest began there. Civilization emerged on the sixth day when Adam (being both male and female) was made in the image and likeness of God (Gen. 1:27). We are familiar with the commission given to Adam (being both male and female) |
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 By Dr. Kluane Spake
spake@mindspring.com; www.kluane.org "Glass ceiling" is a term that describes the artificial plateau (barricade) beyond which women and other minorities have been denied the opportunity to advance. The routine practice of the job market to deny thousands of totally qualified women the top level jobs is well known. Many of us have lived to see this situation begin to change. But, we also see this barricade still evident in the stained glass arena of the church. Archie Bunker aptly exhibited his male dominance on “All in the Family,” when he said, “Stifle yourself, Edith. God don't want to be defended by no dingbat!” It’s still going on. In spite of these progressive times – and improved conditions -- women are still systematically overlooked for many jobs in the church. |
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By Dr. Kluane Spake spake@mindspring.com ; www.kluane.org THE PRINCIPLE OF UNITY
1). Unity is a non-negotiable immutable present truth – it will not change. 2). The principle of unity is sacrosanct – it is inviolable (it cannot be violated). 3). The requirement for unity is inclusive – it applies equally to every believer. 4). When believers focus upon common purpose, God’s glory causes unity to result. Then, God’s power is released to proceed forward. There are three facets to this principle of unity – all reflecting the same truths: 1. We are a unit of many parts forming one when we center our attention on the ONE God. 2. We are in Christ together. He is in US. 3. We (together) have the mind of Christ |
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By Dr. Kluane Spake spake@mindspring.com ; www.kluane.org In trying to apprehend the truths of unity, there are several things that we should consider. Perhaps the most amazing may well be that God decided to use us (human beings) to manifest His unity. As fallible as we may be -- that’s still His plan. In this article, we’ll talk about how: 1. Unity is an already existing fact. We need a fundamental and internal change in our thinking to understand that unity already is a present reality. 2. Obtaining unity is the accepting of that which Christ died to achieve. The church belongs to Him. 3. Unity is the fundamental mark of the Church; for without unity, a gathering cannot become a church. Unity is the source of strength, authority, and organization -- whereas dissension and schism are the source of strife and confusion. 4. God expects us, as Christians, to maintain unity in the Church (Matt. 18:15-17). He expects us to act like we believe the Bible is true! 5. It is the charge of apostolic ministry to release and activate this ever-present unity – now upon the body. |
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