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The Roots of “Messianic Judaism”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2012
Revised: April 2023
In recent weeks, I have been getting acquainted with the Messianic Judaism part of the Christian Forum online. Discussion of the roots of Messianic Judaism has led to the compilation ... [Read More]
If You Love Me, Obey My Commands: What Does a Torah Pursuant Lifestyle Look Like?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2012
Revised: April 2023
For those who have lived a lifestyle based in traditional Christianity coming into a Hebraic worldview and understanding of how our Father has directed us to live in His Word is a ... [Read More]
Nutrition in the Garden: Physical & Spiritual Health
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2010
Revised: April 2023
I have felt rather sheepish about addressing the issue of how food can cause a fellowship to lose their focus on Messiah (See Fellowship vs. “Social-ship” at www.set-... [Read More]
Building up an army of worshippers!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2009
Revised: March 2023
Shalom to all of you who are planting and growing Messianic Fellowships.
You are gathering together to study Torah! No longer are you gathering in an established "church" and you take ... [Read More]
“Is YHWH a Polygamous God?”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2012
Revised: March 2023
The question of whether or not plural marriage is acceptable to God seems to resurface again and again. Most Americans’ first thought is of Mormonism being most closely ... [Read More]
Hear AND Obey AND Keep: Shema and Shamar!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2019
We begin our gatherings with the “Shema,” which is usually translated as "hear," but in Hebraic understanding is much more. To hear is to do, so hear and obey is a more ... [Read More]
Updating our Halacha on Speaking in Tongues With Comments on Order in an Assembly
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2018
During some recent gatherings in which we welcomed a number of people, both new acquaintances and some long out of touch, we were brought face to face with the need to update our ... [Read More]
Twice Bought; Twice “Saved?”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2012
Our physical and spiritual lives begin in darkness. At birth, we come into physical light. At faith or spiritual birth, we come into His lighat. That darkness begins to be expelled as ... [Read More]
Concerns about our Food Supply: Recent Questions
Robert D. Klika, B.S. Registered Food Sanitarian, WIS DATC
June 2010
Recent Questions Addressed by Robert D. Klika, B.S,. of Set Apart Ministries, Inc. [Retired] Registered Food Sanitarian
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and ... [Read More]
Up the Ladder of Set Apart-ness Part 1: Violence in the Cinema
Marsha Van A.D.N., G.N. Member of Set Apart Ministries
May 2009
Estimated Date: May 2009
Psalms 101:3
“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.” (KJV)
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Fellowship vs “Social-ship”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2008
We have all heard the encouragement to find fellowship with other believers, in our churches, our neighborhoods and sometimes even at work. What exactly does that word, ... [Read More]
A Holiday by any other Name is NOT the Same!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2007
A very good question came to my attention recently. It seemed to deserve a thoughtful answer that summarized the main points as to the difference between the holidays we have ... [Read More]
Clearing Up Concerns about our Food Supply: Who determines what is clean and unclean?
Robert D. Klika, B.S. Animal Science; Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2006
An investigative report from areturning Ephraimite, two-house, maturity perspective
Robert D. Klika, B.S. Animal Science
[Retired]Milk Sanitation Rating Officer for Wisconsin ... [Read More]
Thoughts on the Celebration of Christmas
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 1998
November 1998 (Written prior to coming into Torah understanding)
Reviewed April 2023
It has become fashionable in Christian circles in the past decade to lament people forgetting the ... [Read More]