by Peter Barfoot | May 10, 2025 | Blog
“WOW!” expresses surprise, much as does “Oops!” “Whoops!” expresses dismay at a thing dropped and broken. These are all onomatopoetic expressions (though the word onomatopoetic expresses nothing that I can think of – with the possible exception of a poet...
by Peter Barfoot | May 10, 2025 | Blog
The tiny Bavarian village of Reit im Winkl (Right in the Corner) is tucked away just inside Germany’s alpine border with Austria. The village is a popular destination because of its efficient ski lift and generous snowfalls. Life in the secluded setting is perfect for...
by Peter Barfoot | May 10, 2025 | Blog
The ancient Greek word kosmos, translated “world” in our New Testament, refers not to the natural world but to the man-made system of things, the World Order. Christians love God’s Creation but reject the world system, which is intrinsically...
by Peter Barfoot | May 10, 2025 | Blog
Yes, you can, because the seed of regrowth is in you (Genesis 1:24). A town named Luz, in Judges 1:22-26, is a good example of regrowth. The name Luz means “almond tree.” They took the man out of Almond Tree, but they couldn’t take Almond Tree out of the man! The...
by Peter Barfoot | May 10, 2025 | Blog
Itinerant ministries are not spiritual vagrants: they have home addresses. The Apostle Paul’s home church was at Antioch. An evangelist needs a home church because accountability gives him added credibility. After returning from their first mission, Paul and...
by Peter Barfoot | May 10, 2025 | Blog
Nothing doubting, just believing, Every promise I’m receiving In my heart, it’s so relieving, Causing me to sing… Thank You, Lord for what you’re doing, All your promises renewing, Day by day I’ve been reviewing, Things you’ve promised me… I’ve been singing, I’ve been...