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His Time is ShortENED?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2024
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Some of the titles I have used over the years for WCN articles came to mind. “Too Soon to Offer Your First Love to Messiah?” &... [Read More]
YHWH Seeks Those Not Looking for Him
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2024
I permitted Myself to be sought by those who did not ask for Me;I permitted myself to be found by those who did not seek Me.I said, “Here am I, here am I,” To a nation ... [Read More]
Apostate Christians and Righteousness
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2024
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
I read a number of references to apostate Christians and to righteousness in the January edition. While I am in agreement I would also say ... [Read More]
Accidentally Becoming More Christian???
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2024
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous ... [Read More]
Retaining Faith and Integrity While Swimming Upstream In the Woke Culture
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2023
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
The prudent sees danger and hides himself,butthe simple go on and suffer for it.
Proverbs 27:12 ESV
I wrote last month about the broken ... [Read More]
“Live not by Lies” and Broken Hearted/Broken Minded People
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2023
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
There is a shift at hand for those of us who remain convicted in our faith of Messiah Yeshua/Jesus and Our Father, YHWH. The society we have ... [Read More]
Equal and Opposite Errors: “I don’t Need the Father” and “I don’t Need the Son” Part 3
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2023
Authority Rebellion and Stubbornness
Woetothosewhocallevilgood andgoodevil, who putdarknessforlight andlightfordarkness,
whoputbitterforsweet andsweetforbitter! ... [Read More]
Equal and Opposite Errors: “I Don’t Need the Father” and “I Don’t Need the Son.” Part 2
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2023
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Part 2 Excluding the Father and/or The Son
Examining misunderstandings from two different directions that challenge the validity of our ... [Read More]
Preparing for Spiritual Battle to Overcome the Equal and Opposite Errors: “I Don’t Need the Father” and “I Don’t Need the Son”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2023
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
It is possible to be completely unaware of the depth of the war that is being waged in this world by the “kings of the earth” ... [Read More]
Poor, Blind and Naked: From the Garden of Eden to Laodicea Part 4
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2023
As we come to the conclusion of this updated examination of what it means to be poor, blind and naked through the Bible we are faced with a deep question for ourselves: Will we do the ... [Read More]
Poor, Blind and Naked: From the Garden of Eden to the Assembly of Laodicea: Part 3
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2023
Samuel and Saul; 7 things YHWH Hates; Assemblies will be covered in Part 4
Orginally written in 2011
Revised March 2023 for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Part 3
Poor, Blind and ... [Read More]
Poor, Blind, and Naked: From the Garden of Eden to Laodicea – Part 2
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2023
Revisedfor Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
In Part 1 of this study, I examined the issues from the perspective of what happened in the Garden. I concluded that portion with this ... [Read More]
Poor, Blind and Naked: From the Garden of Eden to the Assembly of Laodicea-Part 1
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2023
Revised for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
…declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will ... [Read More]
Take and Eat: This Do in Remembrance of Me
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2023
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Expanded with Scripture verses included for our website
And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to ... [Read More]
What Sanctified Christians ARE Supposed to Do
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2022
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
…to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,and topresentherto Himselfas a gloriouschurch,... [Read More]
Will He Find Faith? Part 6: Coming IN to Faith Followed by GROWING in Faith
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2022
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
Our faith is a gift of ... [Read More]
Will He Find Faith? Part 5: From Unbelief to Belief
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2022
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
In answer to the original question in this series, Will He Find Faith when He comes? we have considered
what faith is
how it comes ... [Read More]
Will He Find Faith? Part 4: What kind of assemblies best transmit faith?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2022
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Following the examination of the origins of faith and the intended role of community to be a part of passing that legacy on to the next ... [Read More]
Will He Find Faith? Part 3: God’s Plan to Transmit Faith
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2022
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are ... [Read More]
Will He Find Faith? Part 2: What IS Faith?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2022
Written for WIsconsin Christian Newspaper
But without faith it is impossible to please Him.
Hebrews 11:61 KJV
Attempting to isolate a singular and simple point of focus to ... [Read More]
Will He Find Faith?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2022
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
It is likely true for all WCN writers that we carry a burden of some kind to be a part of the voice that calls to Elohim’s people to ... [Read More]
Priesthood of All Believers in Action Today: Confrontation, Conviction, Contrition …vs Condemnation…and Salt
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2022
We are really in unprecedented times. Other seasons have certainly been bleak in various places at various times, but I don’t think that we have seen this massive degree of ... [Read More]
Priesthood of All Believers in Action Today, Preparing for Messiah’s Return
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2022
Abba, What do Your People Need to Know and Do to
Withstand the Onslaught of Evil before Messiah’s return?
These are very important questions for those who realize that there is ... [Read More]
Spiritual Unity and Strength Needed BEFORE Physical Battles
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2021
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Last month, I submitted Part 1 of a teaching on Rocks and Relationships. The Rocks are the Living Stones (Believers metaphor) that Messiah ... [Read More]
Believers are Vexed today!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2021
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after ... [Read More]
Honing Discernment
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2021
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
It has been a long time without input from Wisconsin Christian News! What a difficult time for Rob and family these past months, ... [Read More]
From Faith to Faith: Romans 1:16-17
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach & Janell I. Schroeder, BBA, Elder
November 2020
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the ... [Read More]
Issachar: Children of Understanding Of the Times
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2020
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
This newspaper continues to become a larger and louder voice, not only in Wisconsin but around the country and internationally. The messages ... [Read More]
Will You be a Wise or a Foolish Virgin?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2020
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and ... [Read More]
The Prince of Peace Brought a Sword
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2020
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, ... [Read More]
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2020
When you read this, we will be moving on through Passover and Unleavened Bread Feasts toward the remembrance of Shavuot and “Counting the Omer” as we are instructed to do ... [Read More]
Now More than Ever…Learn to Be Good Bereans
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2020
And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] inreal knowledge and in practical insight, so that you may learn to recognize and treasure ... [Read More]
The Two Trees In the Garden Affect Us Today…and for Eternity!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2020
The two trees in the garden are ancient history yet also still visible in our daily lives, too. As I continue to mentor and coach people I see this scenario playing out repeatedly. The ... [Read More]
Sheep, Shepherds and THE Path of Righteousness
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2020
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Responses to questions from the Raising Up the Remnant Conference
We have just returned from the wonderful opportunities and blessings of ... [Read More]
Explaining more about the Bible’s use of the term “Remnant“
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2019
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
I followed up on the recent Barna poll information provided by last month’s WCN article by Sam Rohrer on how much the Bible has been ... [Read More]
Will He Find Faith? Yes! The Remnant!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2019
...Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth ?
Luke 18:8b KJV
This is a searching question, and surely, a rhetorical one since we know that YHWH is ... [Read More]
I have Jesus in Me, So Just Let Me Be!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2019
Written as a Follow up to the “Free in the Spirit?”
Series for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
In our Christian walk most of the focus is on the salvation issue, which has ... [Read More]
Yeshua: The Door and Cross Confusion!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2019
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily,
I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
John 10:7
Just some brief thoughts:
I was ... [Read More]
Words or Weeds
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2018
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
The general instruction given to someone who is interested to know more about Christianity is to begin to read the Book of John, skipping ... [Read More]
A War and a Wedding Feast will have their place in Time. Are You Rehearsing?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2018
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
One day we will say:
The world has become a very strange place. Prosperity has returned for many so they are eating and drinking, ... [Read More]
The Priestly Armor = The Full Gospel Armor
Trenton Van, teen member of SAM
May 2018
Bar Mitzvah (Confirmation) Teaching-2018
It is commonly believed that the armor of YHWH, that Paul mentioned, is referring to a Roman soldier's armor. Let us take a look at the ... [Read More]
Messiah’s Bride without Spot or Blemish-Will He Know You?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2018
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
In this series on Returning to our God’s Righteousness, I am now discussing what will be important for Messiah to recognize us as His ... [Read More]
Returning to God’s Righteousness: Becoming His Child First, to Later Become His Bride
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2018
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
In this series on Returning to YHVH’s Righteousness, I have been examining various aspects of what it means to be in HIS ... [Read More]
Was Israel Replaced by the Church?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2018
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
In this series regarding returning to God’s righteousness, I am dealing with the question now of whether or not “the church”... [Read More]
God’s Righteousness: Who is “Israel?”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2018
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Last time, in this series, I addressed the question of returning to God’s righteousness and the holiday calendar He has designed vs the ... [Read More]
God’s Righteousness & Holiday Calendars
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2018
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge:
because thou hast rejected knowledge,
I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no ... [Read More]
God’s Calendar and Holidays for Us!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2017
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
“Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy, still be filthy;and let the one who is righteous, still ... [Read More]
Return to God’s Righteousness
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2017
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Earlier in this series, I wrote of our need for retraining, like the Israelites.
Clearly, from 1 Corinthians 10:11 and other passages, Sha&... [Read More]
Check The Foundation of Your Faith
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2017
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Last month, I left you with the question of what the path back to His righteousness looks like for us today. The hour is late and the need ... [Read More]
What Comes AFTER Becoming a Believer?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2017
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Becoming a believer in Messiah is the beginning of a journey, not the final goal. Salvation in and throughMessiah’s shed blood on our ... [Read More]
Predestination and Foreknowledge: Are They the Same Thing?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2017
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
In this past year of SAM’s review of all things basic, we came upon a few concepts that were surprising to some among us. The story ... [Read More]
Will Wickedness Prevail?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2016
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspapers
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.”
Personally, our family has had the worry of complications in the last ... [Read More]
We are Under Christ’s Law? Part 2 What Pushes People to Differentiate between the Law of the Father and the Law of Christ?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2016
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
In Part 1, I dealt with the question of whether or not “We are under Christ’s Law.” My conclusion: Yes, we are under ... [Read More]
We are Under Christ’s Law Part 1
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2016
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
“We are under Christ’s Law.” I came across this statement written by someone who distinguishes Christ’s Law as ... [Read More]
Walk With Messiah & Choose to Refuse
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2016
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and ... [Read More]
Boasting Against the Branches = Replacement Theology
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2016
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy, so are the branches. And if some of the branches were broken ... [Read More]
Responding to the Spiritual Needs of One Ensnared by Evil
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2016
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Praise YHWH for His people who are willing to stand against the schemes of the devil which increase in boldness daily. It must be a walk of ... [Read More]
A Curse without Cause?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2016
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
Proverbs 26:2
We live in a pressure filled ... [Read More]
Dangerous Ground: Prayer without the Word
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2015
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
It is not coincidental that many pictures of prayer include the Scriptures. As important as it is to be in prayer and communication with our ... [Read More]
Waiting for Messiah: Come Away with Me!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2015
October, 2015
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
This edition of the Wisconsin Christian Newspaper finds Set Apart Ministries away for the Feast of Tabernacles, also ... [Read More]
The Believing Spouse Sanctifies the Unbelieving Spouse?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Personal Life Coach
October 2015
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by
The wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children ... [Read More]
As It Has Been, So It Will Be
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2015
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Ever see a piece of fruit that looked wonderful until you cut inside, only to find it spoiled? External appearances are not always ... [Read More]
Will Messiah and His Angels be a Shield to You?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2015
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Powerful Picture! I see a man who is apparently expressing and receiving affection with one woman, yet also looking past her to another ... [Read More]
Let Them Be: What Does it Mean to Be Righteous and Righteous “Still?”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2014
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: ... [Read More]
Let the Bones You have Crushed Rejoice. Psalm 51: 8b
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2014
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
When was the last time you were cheerful when you were injured? I doubt it is common. Yet in this Psalm by King David, he recounted a time ... [Read More]
You think I Need Repentance? Who are You to Say!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2014
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine;and we shall be saved.Psa 80:19
We are under His Hand of judgment. He is ... [Read More]
I Can’t Hear You!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2014
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
We are about to enter into the new cycle of the Feast Days from the Bible—God’s appointed times –and this year begins the ... [Read More]
Your Prayers can Draw You Closer or Drive You Away from God
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2014
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Severe daily pain: prelude to a profound moment. The “moment” actually developed through discussion about how to cope with ... [Read More]
Pray for Those Whose Sin is Not Unto Death!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2014
14… that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. …
16If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give ... [Read More]
WWJD or DWJD
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2013
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Ever wonder about the origin of the WWJD acronym? Wikipedia says this:
The phrase "What would Jesus do?" (often abbreviated to WWJD) ... [Read More]
The Terrible “E”--Expediency
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2013
Sometimes my observations put me in my dual role as both personal life coach and Undershepherd because both personal and spiritual growth issues apply. For many years, our Set Apart ... [Read More]
To Understand the End We Must Go Back to the Beginning
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2013
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
The season has changed. Are we watching and praying?
Messiah’s first coming followed a long period of waiting just as in His second ... [Read More]
Which Cliff Will Claim You?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2013
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
And they got up and drove Him out of the city,and led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city had been built,in order to throw Him ... [Read More]
Are You Ready? Are Your People Ready? The Net is Encircling Us
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2012
written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.
Psalms 31:4 KJV
We are heading into the pit, drawn ... [Read More]
The January 2012 Meltdown
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2012
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
We have entered the long dreaded year. The spectrum of possible catastrophes boggles our minds…if we give them any thought. Recently ... [Read More]
Too Soon to Daily Commit our FIRST Love and Focus On Messiah, THE Lion of Judah?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2010
American Christians are busy with many worthwhile things such as marriage and family relationships, pro-life activities, sexual purity. Few are aware of what is happening in Israel. ... [Read More]