“What started as an “interesting opportunity” for a preaching campaign, quickly became an extraordinary experience for the proclamation of the gospel.”
~ By Dawne Samuels and Mark Carr
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Edenic Law and the Book of Romans: Part 5

Paul delights in the principles of God but finds that the way the flesh works wages war against that principle.

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Our relationships in the Truth are eternal by God's grace. No matter how life changes, you are the people to whom I am always connected.

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A Fresh Look at Jonah: Part 2

Yahweh will go to great lengths to reclaim and provoke the repentance of His covenant people.

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The unexpected success of VBS was a delightful surprise for all of us.

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What started as an “interesting opportunity”, quickly became an extraordinary experience for the proclamation of the gospel: Read about the Guyana Expo Preaching Campaign at Tidings.org > Guyana Expo Preaching Campaign

Most incredible and unexpected, a popular television station in Guyana had its media personnel moving around the Expo and capturing the most interesting booths of the show. They were so impressed they asked permission to showcase the booth on TV.

A full 4:40 minute spot was professionally recorded with Sis. Dawne Samuels enthusiastically speaking about the Christadelphians, the essence of what we are doing at the Expo, and above all, the message of the Booth about the coming Kingdom of God. The spot was aired on TV—a channel seen not just in Guyana but across the entire Caribbean. You can watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/1046883255

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We are pleased to welcome Bro. Jason Hensley to the editorial staff with this issue. Jason is the newly-appointed Associate Editor for the Tidings. He will begin a series of articles this year, Lord Willing, on Biblical Prophecy. I am sure we will all enjoy this new column. Find it on Tidings.org > Ancient Israel in History and the Bible

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A story from an anonymous sister about her journey from a married women to a single mother. She writes, "Those years were not good times in my life, but they were profitable for significant spiritual growth, for which I am very grateful. I knew God was using this situation for good, and I only needed to obey and trust Him."

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Life can be stressful. Someone once said, “Show me a man without any stress in his life and I’ll show you a man who died two days ago!” The fact is we all have to deal with stress in our lives. How do you deal with it? Do you quietly endure it, letting it build up inside, hoping to never let on that it’s getting to you? Or do you lash out each time your stress level starts to climb, in the hope that by letting it out you can get it out of your system and move on? The problem with both of these methods is that eventually stress always prevails. The one who keeps it all in blows up eventually; and the one who lets it out never really gets it out of their system, it keeps coming back causing them to blow up again and again. In the end, the battle is always lost and we lose control.

What about our Lord Jesus Christ, the one who never sinned, neither was any deceit found in his mouth? Do you suppose, being a man without sin, that he never felt stress? Well, we know from Scripture that he endured tremendous moments of stress. So how did he endure without ever losing control? Scripture tells us that when our Lord was feeling particularly distressed he turned to his heavenly Father in prayer. Sometimes the stress was so bad that he would pray all night. In the Garden, we are told that he prayed so vehemently that the sweat that came from him was like drops of blood. Yet in his time of need, his prayers were always heard, and his stress was relieved without ever overtaking him.

Let’s take a lesson from this. When we are feeling overly stressed by the trials of life, whether it is at work, at home, or within the ecclesia, let’s turn to the LORD in prayer, all night if we have to! Because the LORD assures us that if we do, He will hear our prayer and relieve our stress.

Tell God every detail of your needs, in earnest and thankful prayer, and the peace of the LORD which transcends human understanding will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds, as you rest in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7 JB Philips).

Jim Sullivan, Stoughton Ecclesia, MA

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Mar 15

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And now in SPANISH!! A huge thank you to all our amazing translators and proof readers, without you, there's no way we would be able to share The High Calling in SIX different languages! Dutch, Farsi, Filipino, French, Swahili and Spanish. Find all the languages here: https://thehighcalling.net/

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Was Nineveh’s repentance one that led to eternal salvation, or just being saved from imminent destruction? Our previous articles answered this question. However, further examination of the record reveals a beautiful parable about the basis of repentance to true salvation and repentance that is loosely associated with God but does not contain the essential elements.

Read, "A Fresh Look at Jonah - Part 3" by David Carroll on Tidings.org

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In one of the many times Jesus and other New Testament writers speak about the persecution of the followers of Christ, Jesus said this: “You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” (Matthew 10:22 NIV).

There are two things to note here. The first is that persecution comes because of our relationship with Jesus. This situation might seem hard to imagine at the moment, especially if we live in a tolerant Western culture, but things can change very quickly. Jesus did not say that some people would hate us because of him. He said that all men would hate us because of him. It appears likely that there will be a real swing in attitude toward Christians.

The second point to note is what we should do about it. Stand firm. When persecution comes, the end will not be far away. Don’t give up. It would seem so much more hopeless if we were not expecting persecution. If we were surprised by it, we would feel like giving up. But we have been warned. Now that we know we will probably be persecuted, we can anticipate it and be prepared to stand firm.

Let’s not let persecution take us by surprise, but be determined to stand strong no matter what happens until our Lord returns. May our faith and strength grow stronger through the coming year.

Robert Prins,
Pakuranga Ecclesia, NZ

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You don’t need me to tell you there’s a lot of anxiety in the world. Threats and stresses of all kinds abound. It’s uneven, of course. Some individuals, families, and communities feel they are doing all right; they aren’t particularly anxious about anything. For other individuals, families, and communities, the word anxiety is too weak. Jesus and others have a fair amount to say about anxiety and being anxious.

Read, "Anxiety" by Paul Zilmer at Tidings.org.
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Forgiveness has no limits. It is a continual process, not limited to a few of life’s significant moments. Whether it’s Joseph pardoning his brothers, Jesus extending mercy to those who crucified him, or the unmerciful servant refusing to show compassion, each of these instances emphasizes God’s call for us to forgive.

Read, "Emotionally Wounded" by Patricia Ferguson at Tidings.org

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As a dietitian, I’ve been in the world of food and nutrition for over twenty years. In that time, so many of the people I talk to relate to food with shame, guilt, fear, and an overwhelming sense of confusion. Food has also been contributing to unhealthy medical outcomes. From the beginning, this was not what God intended.

Read, "Fueling Our Mind, Body and Spirit" by Julia Mutter at Tidings.org

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The very subject line of this editorial probably makes you feel uncomfortable. Ecclesias purposely were modeled to be absent from formal hierarchy. We have one leader, the Lord Jesus Christ. The most outstanding title we will ever have is “brother” or “sister.” Yet, it is not uncommon for informal or even formal power and control to appear within ecclesias.

Read this month's editorial, "Shepherding the Flock of God" by Dave Jennings at Tidings.org.

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The March 2025 Issue of The Tidings is ready!
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A thirst for power and control has no place in leadership. This month’s editorial by Dave Jennings talks about Shepherding the Flock of God. Julia Mutter, who is a dietician, shares important lessons about Fueling our Mind, Body and Spirit. Paul Zilmer writes about Anxiety, and Robert Prins talks about Persecution.

We are glad to share an article by a sister who has chosen to remain anonymous about Surviving as a Single Mom. Richard Morgan writes about Spiritual Forces of Evil in the Heavenly Places and David Carroll continues with A Fresh Look at Jonah. Jason Hensley, our newly appointed Associate Editor (welcome to the team!), begins a new column on Prophecy.

The Tidings is free to any who would like to read it, so please the web link, the pdf, or the flip book, all available on Tidings.org

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To further the quote in the image, "....This is not to say that the ecclesia or the ecclesially appointed support person should be an advocate for the abuser. This must not be the case. This support should come from brothers and sisters experienced in dealing with such situations, maintaining an emotional distance to avoid manipulation."

The quote you've read comes from a book that Bro. Andrew and Sis. Julie Weller (Cumberland Ecclesia, Australia) have written called, Breaking the Cycle: A Scriptural Approach to Domestic Violence.

They have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of domestic violence within our community. Their intention with this new book is to shed light on domestic violence’s realities, equip readers with Scriptural guidance, and inspire compassionate action within our community.

Through this work, they aim to break the silence, educate, and advocate for lasting change that reflects our calling to do justice, seek mercy, and maintain faithfulness. This book promises to be a good support for our Christadelphian community in recognizing and addressing the problem of domestic violence. It is being released as part of the Tidings EcclesiaSafe Program.

**Read the full book review: Tidings.org, Search: Breaking the Cycle
**Download the book for free (or purchase a copy): Tidings.org > Bookstore
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At the end of each year, there are two Bible schools in Central America: one in Costa Rica and one in El Salvador. Each year, alternatingly, one of the two countries hosts a larger international school, inviting brothers and sisters from neighboring countries to participate. In comparison, the other has a smaller school, mainly for the members of that country. This year, it was El Salvador’s turn to host the smaller Bible School.

It was once again a joy to be at the school. A few visitors came from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Bolivia, and the US making more than 80 of us in attendance.

Bre. Cristian Mamani and Sami Borja from La Paz, Bolivia, led the young people’s classes. Their topic was “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God,” dealing with themes such as social media, career choices, appropriate friendships, and the importance of finding partners in the Truth. As one might imagine, there was plenty of interaction! The young people were in discussion groups. Afterward, each group chose someone to report on what they talked about.

The younger children studied the life of Joseph, immersing themselves wholeheartedly in the drama of the story.

Salvadoran brethren gave the main adult classes on “Not losing our first love.” The men’s class was on the importance of the family in the ecclesial structure, while the women focused on the passage in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus tells us, “Leave your gift before the altar, and go: first be reconciled to your brother.”

Other activities included sports for the young folk and Bible bingo for the less agile. In the evenings, there were daily readings, traditional Bible quizzes, and skits by the children and young people. One of the skits was a modern rendition of the Prodigal Son. A group of girls entertained us with Jewish dancing, and later, everyone gathered around the traditional bonfire until midnight.

For our members and young people scattered around Latin America, gatherings such as this play a critical role in establishing and maintaining fellowship and friendship. We are all very grateful to the CBMA for making these events possible.

Jim and Jean Hunter,
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"The unexpected success of Kilcoy's Vacation Bible School in Guyana was a delightful surprise for all of us." Read Sister Dinah's summary of the experience:

This past July 2024, Bro. John and I, along with our three children (Boaz, Phinehas, and Hezekiah), traveled to Guyana for a few weeks to help support some of the preaching efforts in Guyana. Bro. Rafeek, Sis. Rose Soolaman and our nephew Zarath also traveled with us. One of the main projects for this trip was to run a Vacation Bible School (VBS) and outreach in the village of Kilcoy.

Additionally, we intended to spend some focused time with a group of young people from the local community, with whom we have been having virtual CYC classes for the last four years. We are happy to share that five young ladies from this group asked us for baptism classes on this trip and have been taking baptismal preparation studies with us for the past few months! We expect a few members to be added to Kilcoy ecclesia shortly, God-willing.

The VBS was a humbling experience that exceeded our expectations in ways words cannot express. With over 100 attendees, God truly blessed this effort, and the response was so overwhelming that the hall was bursting at the seams with children. The unexpected success of VBS was a delightful surprise for all of us.

Dinah Pillion,
Maple Ridge Ecclesia, BC

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Feb 16

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... and this should not stop them from supporting the safety of the survivor and children and their decisions, whether a professional domestic violence counselor is involved or not."

Domestic violence is a distortion of God’s intent for relationships, and a violation of His command to love one another. As Christ’s followers, we cannot afford to be silent or passive. We must confront this evil with truth and act with compassion, offering a path to healing and accountability.

Find the book that every ecclesial library needs (free to download or available to purchase). There is a North American option and a UK, NZ, Australia: https://tidings.org/publications/

Book review provided by The Tidings' editor: https://tidings.org/articles/book-review-breaking-the-cycle/

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The March issue for The High Calling magazine is now available in SIX (6) languages:
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The High Calling is a Christadelphian magazine with English articles translated from English into French, Swahili, Farsi, Dutch and Filipino - with even more languages on the way! Receive the next issue in your inbox or by phone: https://thehighcalling.net/

Well over half of our brothers and sisters do not speak English, help us spread the word so we can get this edifying content to them. Tag them below or forward them this link: https://thehighcalling.net/

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Book Excerpt: "Domestic violence is, by definition, not a “marriage problem.” Marriage problems are problems that are attributable to problems with the four “Cs”: Caring, Communicating, Compromising and Committing.

"Domestic violence is about power and control. Marriage problems can rightly be said to require “two to tango,” but power and control is a behavior of only one toward the other. It establishes unequal power.

"It means that one does not ensure the other’s perspectives or needs are considered. Communication becomes effectively one-way. Only one partner compromises and there is no commitment from the other party to develop what ostensibly were the joint goals for the marriage."

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It is a difficult and painful truth that abuse can occur even within our Christadelphian community. Despite our shared faith and commitment to following Christ, instances of domestic violence and coercive control still emerge. In some cases, abusers may misuse religious teachings to justify their actions or demand submission in ways that contradict Christ’s teachings of mutual respect and love.

Silence and stigma play significant roles in allowing this behavior to persist. Victims may be reluctant to speak up due to fear of judgment, mistaken understanding of Scriptural teachings, or concern for the reputation of their families or ecclesias. Addressing this requires a conscious effort to educate our community not only about the realities of abuse but also about the importance of a godly and compassionate response that prioritizes the well-being of the oppressed.

Book Review: https://tidings.org/articles/book-review-breaking-the-cycle/
Free Download: https://tidings.org/publications/
To Purchase: https://tidings.org/publications/

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"I thoroughly enjoy The Tidings magazine with the variety of articles it presents. I recently finished reading the November 2024 edition. I would like to submit the following comments relating to the Nicaragua article..."

"Thanks to both you and Bro. Bill Link, in particular, for your articles in the latest edition of The Tidings. I am so grateful for these articles addressing our typical attitude toward Israel and the temptation to deify everything that the secular nation does..."

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