Category Archives: Year A

God-sized-hope. Perfection Guaranteed.

Posted on September 8, 2015 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: Kingdom Servants – know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Kingdom Servants follow a plan of Hope Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 I often hear when Christians lamenting, “I … Continue reading →

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What do you have to say for yourself?

Posted on March 30, 2015 by chaplaincasey

Originally posted on confrontingchaos:
Kingdom Principle: The Resurrection of Jesus is publicly personal and profoundly universal. Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 Mark 16:1-8 The week leading into “Easter” is called the passion of…

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Mexico was not created for Mission Trips and neither are you.

Posted on November 17, 2014 by chaplaincasey

Originally posted on confrontingchaos:
Kingdom Principle:  The Church is mission, the Kingdom is missionally motivated Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 100 Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 25:31-46 For the past 5 years my family has participated in a “mission trip” where our mission…

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Are you aware of what God isn’t giving you?

Posted on November 14, 2014 by chaplaincasey

Originally posted on confrontingchaos:
Kingdom Principle: The King does not give as much as he withholds Judges 4:1-7 Psalm 123  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 To say that the King does not give as much as he withholds, is hard…

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Mirror, Mirror on the wall- Shut-Up!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle:  Relationships reveal our transformation and purpose. There is no right answer to advance the Kingdom – just righteous relationships Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 In Snow white, the jealous queen asks the magic … Continue reading →

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It’s not Phar-U-See: Why Parents Give Up…

Posted on October 29, 2014 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: Leadership requires being & doing. Management is controlled doing. Attitude may be everything…. yet attitude is shaped by something much deeper within you. Joshua 3:7-17 Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Matthew 23:1-12 It is one thing to … Continue reading →

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Time Killers & Killing Time = Empty Moments & Endless Moves

Posted on October 24, 2014 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle – Time in the Kingdom is not linear, nor limited Love is our only limitation…. Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 Every year in August, rough 30 new families enter my life for a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cows are Vegan

Posted on October 14, 2014 by chaplaincasey

Exodus 33:12-23 Psalm 99 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22 Kingdom Principle: Worship & Service are a response to the King’s Presence (not a demand for it) When Holiness is equated with perfection and moral supremacy the Church becomes filled with … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Alienates – Alsan Assimilates

Posted on October 7, 2014 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: The King rules and reigns the Kingdom. Are you anxious about the things of this world or rejoicing with the angels? Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 My kids were not allowed to play tag … Continue reading →

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Buddhists can be so close & Christians so far

Posted on September 29, 2014 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: Kingdom Fruit is produced from Kingdom Root. Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Psalm 19 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46 Kingdom Root is Thanksgiving.  Kingdom Fruit is Compassion. Obedience is the process by which the root produces fruit. We must strengthen … Continue reading →

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