“Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do—200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.” 1 Chronicles 12:32 (ESV) Like this verse, how can we know what to do in our spiritual civilizational moments?
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Jvaris Mama Church with its Armenian and Georgian Churches
In the walled area of the Jvaris Mama complex sits two churches that source in two different orthodox churches. The Jvaris Mama is Georgian while the St. Mary Church is Armenian. The Georgian is active while the Armenian building sits as a hollow shell reserved for pigeons. Let’s explore this monastery complex.
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The Oldest 5th-6th Century Churches in Tbilisi, Georgia
Visiting the capital city, Tbilisi, where all the churches seem to look alike, which ones are the oldest churches in Tbilisi? Here is a list of the oldest churches (considering when first built) that will provide insight into how the Georgian Orthodox church has remained the religious center for over 1,500 years.
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Discovering the Proof of Greek Churches in Izmit
The Byzantine churches spoke Greek and became a part of the Greek Orthodox Church in 1054 A.D. with the Great Schism. So, when we see Greek church buildings in Turkiye from the 18th and 19th centuries, we can assume that, in many places, there existed a Byzantine church at that location before or nearby. Let’s explore this possibility.
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Can God use Dreams and Visions?
I was asked this question in correspondence with a dear believer. Unquestionably, God’s word is authoritative, and let’s consider a few passages that will guide us today. How can we biblical interpret dreams and similar experiences?
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Plow Burners For Christ
The story of Elisha tells of a devoted man who, in a powerful act of faith, set his plow ablaze as a sacrifice to the Lord. This decisive moment symbolized his commitment to abandon his former life and embrace the divine calling that beckoned him, leading him to a path of service and purpose (1 Kings 19). Early on, my mission encouraged us to be Plow Burners for Christ. To leave our past and work toward a new ministry in the least-reached areas.
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