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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]
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]
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]
"Holy" Studies Links
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2023
Kadosh = Holy = Set Apart: Clarifications on What It Means
In prayer, I was given the name “Set Apart Ministries” and our mission statement from Hebrews, which you will ... [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]
“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]
Investigating the "Lunar Sabbath" Theories
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd & SAM Community Review
April 2012
Revised: March 2023
In 2012, we in our community here had completed a third time around evaluating the “lunar Sabbath” theory and again determined that it is not what we believe is an accurate ... [Read More]
Division and Strife Antidote!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
December 2016
Revised: March 2023
In our chiastic study of 7’s throughout the Scriptures we have come to many interesting and compelling truths. Today, the topic is that of the current level of strife and ... [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?
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]
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]
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]
A Modern Day Version of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and The Hegelian Dialectic
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2020
If possible, even the elect will be deceived
Nearly the whole world is shut down as I write, with another month of “shelter at home” recently renewed by the governor ... [Read More]
Two Trees, Two Kingdoms, Two Kings Vol. 1 and 2 - Book Review
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2020
Two Trees, Two Kingdoms, Two Kings
Vol. 1 and 2
By Bill and Karen Bishop
A Book Review
By Barbara L. Klika, MSW Undershepherd
I became acquainted with the authors ... [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]
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]
And the Two Shall Become One: Division and Witness from Genesis to Revelation-Part 2
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2019
Prophetic Words from Genesis Relevant to Final Preparation of The Bride
Maligning YHWH’s Character and Creation
Consequences of the Sin in the Garden Misinterpreted
Division ... [Read More]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: Meekness-- The Quiet Power of Mature Authority
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2019
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Matthew 5:5 KJV
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.Psalm 37: 11 KJV
... [Read More]
Man and Woman: One in Christ: Brief Review and Commentary
by Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2018
Man and Women: One in Christ; written by Dr. Philip B. Payne
This well documented resource is an amazing tour through the Scriptures with special attention to how Sha'ul/Paul viewed ... [Read More]
Clearing Up a Misinterpretation of John 21
Janell I. Schroeder, B.B.A.
November 2018
Over 20 years ago I was in a Bible study. We spent two years in the book of John. We got to thefollowing Scripture:
“Shim`on Kefa, T'oma called Didymus, Natan'el of Kanah in the ... [Read More]
And the Two Shall Become One: Division and Witness from Genesis to Revelation- Part 1
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2018
Prophetic Words from Genesis Relevant to Final Preparation of The Bride
Maligning YHWH’s Character and Creation
Consequences of the Sin in the Garden Misinterpreted
Division ... [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]
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]
Do You Really Want God's Righteousness?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2017
But let justice run down like water,And righteousness like a mighty stream.
Amos 5:24
I do not write to those who remain asleep and unaware in a feel-good kind of religion but to ... [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]
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]
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]
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]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: We Are NOT “Little Gods!”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2015
A recent contact to us here at Set Apart Ministries led me to consider anew what is happening in some branches of the church, which includes groups that gather under the banner of such ... [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 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]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: Rocks and Relationships
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2014
“Are you a lone rock, a rock in a pile, or a rock being built into a wall?”
As I completed preparation of my recent email coaching Leadership course, it is this picture ... [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]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: I Am a Wall in Need of Rebuilding
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2014
Introduction
It appears that there is a series of studies coming forth as I consider various aspects of preparing Messiah’s Bride. While examining the meaning and implications ... [Read More]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: An Assembly with No Spot, Wrinkle or Blemish; but Pure and Set Apart!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2014
…Then watch how carefully you walk, not as unwise, but as wise ones…speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,singing and praising in your heart to ... [Read More]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: Blows that Hurt Cleanse Evil from the Heart
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
December 2013
Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,As do stripes the inner depths of the heart. Proverbs 20:30 NKJV
In recent weeks several verses and concepts have been brought to my attention during ... [Read More]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride….Yet, A Nation of People Who Reject Preparation?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2013
I have something different this season as we continue to address the need for the Bride to prepare herself. We do know that it is always necessary to begin personally during this ... [Read More]
To Whom Are You Yoked? (We are Always Under Authority: The Question is Which One?)
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2013
The Biblical meaning of the Rod continues to be the most popular article on our website. There is an addendum to it some time ago when I realized the connection between a staff and ... [Read More]
Israel, Judah, Counsel and Rebellion
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
A Thematic "Little Gem"So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.1Ki 12:19
This sentence is the conclusion of the little vignette in which the new King, Rehoboam, ... [Read More]
Shepherds Need to Know about the Biblical Understanding of Thorns and Rods
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
But [the sons] of Belial [shall be] all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot betaken with hands: But the man [that] shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the ... [Read More]
Does a Root of Bitterness Mean What We Think It Does?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
The phrase “a root of bitterness” seems quite common among those who follow the God of the Bible. It seems like a short hand way of warning against bearing unresolved anger ... [Read More]
Shepherds Need to Know the Biblical Meaning of Covenant, Curse, Rod, Staff, Yoke
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
When I began this study series some years ago it became apparent to me that it might actually happen that any word that has a “lamed” in it, the shepherd’s ... [Read More]
A Question of Doctrine
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2012
A great opportunity arises whenever we hear this question: You’re Messianic--so what do you believe? The first answer that comes to mind is that I believe in the whole Word of ... [Read More]
None So Blind
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2012
There are none so blind as those who will not see.Hearing is believing.
The first is an idiom, the second a Scriptural principle. Those who have all the facts in front of them but ... [Read More]
1 Samuel 14:2: Saul, Pomegranate, Migron, and 600 Men
Set Apart Ministries Community Study
March 2012
A New Little Gem thematic connection
During our Shabbat study this week, we were examining 1 Samuel; and had this small picture come into focus through this verse, 14:2.
And Saul ... [Read More]
Sha'ul's Stubbornness Chiasmus - 1 Shemuel 10-19
Janell I. Schroeder. B.B.A., Elder
March 2012
Observed & Charted by Janell I. Schroeder, B.B.A, Elder, March 2012Some additional thoughts by Barbara L. Klika, MSW Undershepherd, April 2012It seems our Abba continues to speak ... [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]
Poor, blind and naked…. From the Garden of Eden to the Assembly of Laodicea… Will we be the same?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2011
(assembly of Laodicea—“justice of the people”) Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical meaning of "iron sharpens iron"
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2009
Revised: November 2010
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.Proverbs 27:17 KJV
As I was completing the study on the Biblical meaning of “stubbornness” my ... [Read More]
Comparison of Scripture Beginnings and Endings--Outline of Thoughts
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2010
Our Messiah Yeshua, Alpha and Omega, Alef and Tav, Beginning and End, The Tree of Life and the Living Waters.
The Living Word and our Bridegroom preparing & waiting for His ... [Read More]
Shepherds Need to Know about The Biblical Meaning of Salt, Oil, and Lamps
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2010
Anyone serious about their faith is apt to recognize the metaphor of believers being the “salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13) and they may also know theadmonition to:
Let ... [Read More]
Of Men and Trees Part 1
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2010
And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Meaning of “Rod”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2009
There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall growout of his roots. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdomand understanding, the ... [Read More]
Who were “the Jews” and “the Gentiles” of Scripture? Generalizations Lead to Polarization Part 3
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2009
As we continue in our search to better understand the terms “Jews” and “Gentiles”, we turn our attention today to “Gentiles.” This English word is ... [Read More]
Who were “the Jews” and “the Gentiles” of Scripture? Generalizations Lead to Polarization Part 2
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2009
First century Judaism was composed of many different sects, and with Yeshua’s ministry, death and resurrection, the newest was that of the “Nazarenes,” commonly ... [Read More]
Who were “the Jews” and “the Gentiles” of Scripture? Generalizations Lead to Polarization Part 1
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2009
We are living in a time of religious fervor though much of it is based in emotionalism rather than knowledge. Few have the patience to really study and understand nuances of a ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to Know the Biblical Meaning of “Restrain” “Nakedness” “Vision” “Leadership” “Covering” & “Crafty” Part Three
By Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Personal Life Coach, Undershepherd & Janell Schroeder, B.B.A., Elder
July 2009
So Aaron[Aharon] said, ”Do not let the anger of my lord become hot. You knowthe people, that they are set on evil. For they said to me, ”Make us gods thatshall go before us;... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical meaning of "stubbornness"
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2009
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.Samuel 15: 23
In context, this statement was made by Samuel directed toward King Saul who had ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Meaning of “ Restrain “ “Nakedness” “Vision” “Leadership” “Covering” & “Crafty” Part Two
By Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Personal Life Coach, Undershepherd & Janell Schroeder, B.B.A., Elder
June 2009
So Aaron[Aharon] said, ”Do not let the anger of my lord become hot. You knowthe people, that they are set on evil. For they said to me, ”Make us gods thatshall go before us;... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Meaning of “Restrain” “Nakedness” “Vision” “Leadership” “Covering” & “Crafty” Part One
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Personal Life Coach, Undershepherd & Janell I. Schroeder, B.B.A., Elder
June 2009
NOTE: If you haven't already done so, please be certain to read the Introductory Comments to this series before reading on. It is found on the Shepherds Need to Know Shepherds Need to ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Definition of an “understanding heart”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2009
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Samuel 15: 23
'Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, ... [Read More]