The making of pottery is one of the most important and necessary trades of the Bible lands. It is also one of the oldest. In Bible times the making of pottery was regarded as an inferior craft, but it met a universal need. Clay jars and pots were used for carrying water from the well… Continue Reading
I Corinthians 13:6 tells us that charity, the love of God in the renewed mind in manifestation, “rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.” This what-it-is-not, what-it-is verse describes yet another characteristic of the love of God in the renewed mind in manifestation. As born-again sons of God, we have God’s love in… Continue Reading
One of my most vivid memories as a young child was visiting my uncle’s barbershop with my dad. It was always a fun and exciting place with so many things going on. The sights, the smells, the sound of the clippers buzzing and scissors snipping always fascinated me. And I just loved the barber chairs… Continue Reading
October 31, 2017, marked the 500th anniversary of the day Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. This bold and courageous act is widely regarded as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation and is still having an impact 500 years later. Luther’s heart and purpose for this… Continue Reading
The wedding ceremony of the East was much different than those of the West today. The Judeans were a people who enjoyed festivals and elaborate celebrations. So a wedding was a good time to have a celebration. In Jesus Christ Our Promised Seed, by Dr. Victor Paul Wierwille, we learn that in the Eastern culture… Continue Reading
We are continuing on our quest to learn more about the love of God, searching out the characteristics of charity, agapē love, as listed in I Corinthians 13. So far we have seen that when we operate the manifestations of holy spirit in our service to God with the love of God in the renewed mind in… Continue Reading
Toward the east end of grounds at The Way International Headquarters stands a bright red outbuilding that was part of the family farm of our ministry’s Founding President, Dr. Victor Paul Wierwille. Today this building is affectionately known as Ye Olde Snaque Shoppe. Hanging on the front of it is a wooden farm implement from… Continue Reading
One morning years ago, I greeted an aged disciple on the way back to my office at The Way International Headquarters, where I was serving at the time. I could tell that his heart was full as he responded to me with words that still impact my life to this day. With an expression of… Continue Reading
There is a question in The Bible Tells Me So that stopped me in my mental tracks when I first considered it. As a matter of fact, so profound was this question that I had to read it over and over again to come to grips with its meaning. Considering this question has helped to… Continue Reading
In the Bible there are many references to the Eastern lamp and the significance of its light. The lamp in Bible times was a main source of light for the Easterner, and in the home it was kept burning continually. Understanding manners and customs regarding the Eastern lamp helps the Scriptures become clearer to us.… Continue Reading