Category Archives: After Pentecost

If Saints can’t lose are Sinners lost?

I wrote this post 3 years ago – and I believe and apply it more today than on the day I wrote it… ENJOY! I have now helped to write http://www.athoe.org to equip people to live as Saints. Kingdom Principle: … Continue reading

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Broken-hearted or heart for brokenness

Kingdom Principle: The heart of worship does not take offense or give defense. 1 Kings 18:20-21,(22-29), 30-39 Psalm 96:1-9 Galatians 1:1-12 Luke 7:1-10 In the stance of worship – the rest of the world (or all of reality, beyond what … Continue reading

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know the ledge -vs- the curse of knowledge

Kingdom Principle:  There are many kingdoms, but only one is anchored in the hearts of eternity. To engage in worship of the King, is to experience the heart of eternity. 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18:33-37 … Continue reading

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Expecting a Surprise

Kingdom Principle:  The Kingdom of God is a Paradox. 1 Samuel 1:4-20 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25 Mark 13:1-8 The word paradox is often used describe situations that are ironic which appear to be in conflict yet are … Continue reading

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Slave to your labor or Servant to your love

Kingdom Principle:   Favor & Flow are gifts given to Kingdom ServantLeaders. Obedience alone is a good work in vain. Submission alone yields no renewal which is vain. Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17Psalm 127 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 Jim Elliot – a … Continue reading

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only two feet from my heart

Kingdom Principle:  Obedience will get you to the “door” of the Kingdom, but Submission is necessary for it to open. Submission is a matter of the heart. Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34 “Close” is only good enough … Continue reading

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You can’t hide your blind spot

Kingdom Principle:  We are all blind until we see ourselves as God sees us. Spiritual Blindness obstructs Intimacy Job 42:1-6, 10-17Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52 Amazing Grace proclaims the song lyric – “I was once was blind but … Continue reading

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God sized or Size up God

Kingdom Principle: Kingdom Servants are to seek the Holiness of God, not the Glory of God. Humility & Confidence open the ears of the servant to hear their calling into Service. Job 38:1-7, (34-41) Psalm104:1-9, 24, 35c Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark … Continue reading

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Common to the Core – The Apple Test

Kingdom Principle: God promotes via a test, Satan provokes via tempting. The fruit of the test is Humility & Confidence. Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Psalm22:1-15 Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31 The world has created a fear reaction to the concept of a … Continue reading

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An easy Job… just accept it.

Kingdom Principle: Holiness and Blameless are to be accepted not achieved. The choice is made in our hearts, but expressed in our Job 1:1, 2:1-10 Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12 Mark 10:2-16 No (long) Blog this week – Just a … Continue reading

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