Tag Archives: Conviction

Don’t get me wrong – I was made right

Kingdom Principle:  The Spirit of God has been given to the world – not all respond with Praise. Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Romans 8:22-27 Acts 2:1-21 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 In Pentecost the Spirit of God births the church (or … 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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It’s not Phar-U-See: Why Parents Give Up…

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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Anxiety Alienates – Alsan Assimilates

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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Declaration of Interdependence

Kingdom Principle: You cannot walk on the Path of Life alone The Path of Life is marked by maturity. Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35 When I have traveled inter-nationally every time I enter the … Continue reading

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Let it Go…

Kingdom Principle: Heaven comes to earth from above, look up! The grave can’t hold you, unless you hold on to it. Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18 I have heard the song “Let it Go” so many … Continue reading

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Rights or Responsiblity – which do you desire?

Kingdom Principle: Resiliency is balance and buoyancy in a sea of tumult. Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16  Philippians 2:5-11  Matthew 26:14-27:66 Tumult is what happens when chaos sets into the hearts of humanity. People begin to fight for their perceived rights … Continue reading

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Libations of Liberation

Kingdom Principle:  Thirsty people dwell on their needs; thankful people dwell on their knees. Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 It is very possible to drink so much alcohol that you remember nothing of the events that occurred … Continue reading

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Convicted & given Life!

Kingdom Principle: Convicted by the Spirit=Freedom. Convicted by the Law=Judgment. Faith does not get you out of hardship; it brings you through unharmed… Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17 My kids found the show “Fear Factor” the … Continue reading

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Annoyed? then not Annointed

Kingdom Principle: Anointing not Appointing is the bases of Kingdom Servant Leadership Psalm 1461 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24) Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17 The last two posts have established two truths: there are to be Kingdom Leaders & Kingdom Servants – yet … Continue reading

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