Category Archives: Year B

When is Anger – Righteous vs. Foolish?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: In the Kingdom – anger serves the King not the “self” nor “short term goals”   (Anger can be rooted in Actions, Attitude or Approach – only Approach leads to Righteous Anger) 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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1 Step forward & 2 back, maybe 3 steps in the wrong direction.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle:  Resting of the spirit is different than resting the body or soul…. The spirit of a person is rested when they are moving in the flow of the Holy Spirit. This post has been updated  – read it … Continue reading →

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Suicide & Conversion – are they so far apart?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: The size of your spirit correlates to the flow of power through you. Read an updated version of this post here! Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Suicide &  Conversion – Both recognize that life … Continue reading →

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When is it time to stop fighting to save your marriage?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: Kingdom living requires an undivided life, yet will potentially separate everything else from you. Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-35 Mark 1:14-20 Read the updated version of this post. My wife and I for some time … Continue reading →

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Banana Split vs. Sundae

Posted on January 9, 2012 by chaplaincasey

Banana Split vs. Sundae Kingdom Principle: Wholeness of self (body, soul & spirit) is the process of holiness. The King sees your whole self, and your whole self is greater than the sum of its parts. 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit gives Lottery #’s to big winners!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by chaplaincasey

Updated Jan. 2015 Kingdom Principle – The Holy Spirit moves, motivates and molds the heart of the Kingdom. Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 Winning the lottery is a very real hope for many people. Even if they … Continue reading →

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Love or Fear – What motivates you more?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by chaplaincasey

Updated Dec. 2014 Kingdom Principle –  Fail forward in Love, rather than being frozen in Fear. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 What motivates you more – love or fear?  Do you not steal from … Continue reading →

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Custom Order or One-Size fits all?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by chaplaincasey

One Size fits all or Special order? Kingdom Principle: The Kingdom of God is universal based on the uniqueness of each person. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Luke 1:46b-55 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 People believe based on scientific evidence that … Continue reading →

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When you don’t have time to breathe – beware of what takes your breath away

Posted on November 28, 2011 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: The salvation of the King is the only true peace. Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8 Being in Mexico for a few days reminded me how much comfort I get from my watch (which … Continue reading →

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What kind of list are you making this season?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by chaplaincasey

Updated 11/26/14 Kingdom Principle:  Kingdom Come – means, there is more to come… Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37 Each year our kids enjoy making a list of things they want for Christmas gifts. The creation … Continue reading →

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