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Where Are the Men? And is that the best question? Part 4 Development from the Ground Up
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2013
Revised: May 2023
DEVELOPMENT FROM THE GROUND UP
Most home fellowships, Messianic or otherwise, seem to be grown “from the ground up.” They develop out of study groups or a shared interest. ... [Read More]
Where Are The Men? And Is that the Best Question? Part 3 Polarization of Roles
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2013
Revised: May 2023
Polarization of Male vs. Female Leadership Roles has caused Harm
Continuing on in the series, I would further add that the societal pressure limiting women for so many years which ... [Read More]
Where Are the Men? And is that the Best Question? Part 2 Types of Leadership
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2013
Revised: May 2023
About this we have much to say that is hard to explain, since you have become dull in understanding. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you ... [Read More]
Where Are The Men? And Is that the Best Question? Part 1 Overview
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2011
Revised: May 2023
There has been a cry going up from church groups for as long as I have been an adult, “Where are the men?” The men who will stand for their beliefs firm against all odds.
... [Read More]
The Path of Spiritual Maturity
Arnie Boedecker, Associate Pastor, Eaglebrook Church, Minocqua, WI
May 2023
Date Unknown. Used submission date for this website.
Sometimes the Bible is confusing. You know what I mean? Don’t get me wrong – most of it makes perfect sense, but ... [Read More]
The Mind and Interpersonal Relationships: Interview with Dr. Daniel Siegel
Daniel Siegel; M.D. interviewed by Dr. Cynthia Levin
May 2023
The Mind and Interpersonal Relationships
Transcript of an Interview of Dr. Daniel Siegel about the intricacies of the human mind, brain, relationships and attachment theories. ... [Read More]
A Challenging Word: What To Do with Those Who Behave Badly?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2013
Revised: April 2023
In what is a welcome development to me, and us here at Set Apart Ministries, several well-known American Messianic teachers are speaking out about their concerns about the poor ... [Read More]
How Does Division Destabilize and Destroy Torah Communities?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2011
Revised: January 2023
The first and foremost answer to this question is that it is indeed often very subtle! Out and out blatant “attack” on the unity of a fellowship would most likely be ... [Read More]
Where Are the Men? And is that the best question? Part 5
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
December 2022
Part 5 Conclusion-OUR EXPERIENCE
We did not initially know that we would become an equipping community though we understood through prayer that we were to develop a network of ... [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]
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]
Is being Passive Aggressive Addressed in the Bible? Consider Fear, Deceit, and Rebellion
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2013
Revised: January 2014
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Psalm 55:21 KJV
A common behavior pattern ... [Read More]
Are You “upside down” or “right side up?”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2013
Are You “upside down” or “right side up?”
Various things have occurred lately that set me thinking about the Hand Teaching and how it applies to our fellowship ... [Read More]
Unity in Prayer
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2012
Ever considered the difference in how you pray when you are alone or in a group? Both are important aspects of a healthy prayer life and needful in the especially difficult days in ... [Read More]
Talk to Yourself Much?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2012
God’s part. Our part. As we walk through all the crisis, shadows and valleys of life as well as the joys, we are grateful that He is strong and that nothing is hidden from Him. ... [Read More]
“Maturity” and “Accountability” are NOT in the Bible
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
December 2011
Did that statement surprise you? It did me. Recently, I was told that it was not appropriate to speak or teach about “maturity” because it isn’t in the Bible. Last ... [Read More]
Is DID Found in Scripture? A Brief Overview
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
December 2011
(Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, MPD)
This question of whether or not the diagnosis of DID is consistent with Scriptural teaching has ... [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]
Introduction to Self-Worth and Responsibility
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2007
Verbal and non-verbal messages we receive on a daily basis contribute to whether we see ourselves as having value or not. The commonly used term is “self-esteem.” I take ... [Read More]
How can I tell if My Faith is “Fear Based” or “Love Based?”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2006
The idea that one could have a faith based on fear at first glance may seem impossible. Yet, we are complex people and often contradictory. The concept of love bonds vs. fearbonds ... [Read More]
How Crises Arouse Visionary Insight; Hearing God in a Time of Crisis
Blaine Smith Author and founder of Nehemiah Ministries
December 2001
Defining Visions for Our Life Sometimes Come When Our Foundations Are Shaken
There are at least six ways a crisis can open us to understanding our life’s purpose and mission ... [Read More]