Category Archives: Year B

Why I stopped fighting for my marriage…

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 My wife and I, celebrated 17 years of marriage, with three kids (10, 12 … Continue reading

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Banana Split vs. Sundae

Kingdom Principle: Wholeness of self  is the process of holiness. The King sees your whole self, and your whole self  is greater than the sum of its parts (body, soul & spirit). 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 1 … Continue reading

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Holy Spirit gives Lottery #’s to big winners!

Kingdom Principle – The Holy Spirit moves; motivating and molding 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 never win,  just … Continue reading

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inheritance vs. hereditary – which do you value more?

Kingdom Principle: God’s children grow from principle learning -to- presence living. Children of God are to know their identity because the Father is with them. Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:(1-9), 10-18 We speak of our inheritance as … Continue reading

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Fear Love? Love Fear? Both leave you in the cold.

Kingdom Principle: Fall forward in Love, rather than being frozen in Fear. Falling forward sends us to our knees. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Luke 1:46b-55 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 What motivates you more – love or fear? Do you not … Continue reading

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Custom order or One-size fits all?

Kingdom Principle: The Kingdom of God is universal based on the uniqueness of each person. The Pursuit of Happiness may be a universal right, but Joy is unique to each person. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John … Continue reading

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No time to Breathe – Beware of what takes your breath away

Kingdom Principle: Knowing your Purpose will increase your Patience & Peace. This will lead you to be a confident servantleader, while others to look to you for hope. Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8 The baby’s … Continue reading

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Make your list – Check it twice

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 my kids enjoy making a list of things they want for Christmas gifts. The creation of this … Continue reading

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

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?

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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