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Category Archives: Year C
Be the Giving Tree
Kingdom Principle: The Spirit of God flows from the “root” to the “fruit” by means of “gifts”. Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62 To be a giving tree, we must: tend to the roots, … Continue reading
Posted in After Pentecost, Year C
Tagged prophet, Roots of Holy Spirit, Spirit, Spiritual gifts
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Thy Kingdom Come
Kingdom Principle: The transformative work of the Spirit in us is the Kingdom coming here on earth. Our “work” is expressed in our Prayers, Declarations, & Commands. 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 … Continue reading
Posted in After Pentecost, Year C
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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
Hierarchy vs. Anarchy
Kingdom Principle: Order and Hierarchy bring Movement and Mystery Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 What actually makes a game fun is the rules which define the game. Take away the rules and you no longer have … Continue reading
Caution – I am full of IT!
Kingdom Principle: The Church is full of the Spirit, or it’s not the body of Christ. The church is not to be full of themselves. Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Romans 8:14-17 Acts 2:1-21 John 14:8-17, (25-27) When I am … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Year C
Tagged Baptism in Spirit, church, Holy Spirit, Identity, Roots of Holy Spirit
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To understand, stand under…
Kingdom Principle: Unity is a celebration of intimacy not a compromise of identity. The Church must learn 2LAF in its brokenness. Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 John 17:20-26 The lectionary calendar marks the ascension of Christ from … Continue reading
Busy-bees miss the honey
Kingdom Principle: The Kingdom is constantly in motion. Jesus was not busy, yet he was always about his Father’s business. To be in the flow of the Kingdom is to move with God. Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 67 Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 … Continue reading
lifeboat? Get out while you can
Kingdom Principle: Love is Power. God communicates Love. Kingdom Servants will hear the voice of God or learn God’s sign-language. Acts 11:1-18 Psalm 148 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35 Unfortunately many in the Christian church live with a lifeboat mentality. In … Continue reading