Tag Archives: Faith

Big shoes to fill…

Kingdom Principle: My identity is gift from God, rooted in my faith of Christ, brought to life by the power of the Holy Spirit. I. A.M.  witness of the great I AM Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 150 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 If … Continue reading

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Lack Peace? Find the missing Piece.

Kingdom Principle: The peace of the prophets is limited only by their righteousness. Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6 Building on last week– as a prophet I will see the signs in the sufferings, but that does not … 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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Color-blind and grateful

Kingdom Principle:  Kingdom Servants – love all regardless of color, creed, class or connections.            Kingdom Servants are People of Faith. Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125 James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 7:24-37 I have said it often “It is not … Continue reading

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Hanging on a Giving Tree

Kingdom Principle: A life marked by giving is a product of truly receiving. Favor is not about what you can “get” from God – rather it is being able to give everything away – even your own rights, security and … Continue reading

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Trust… it builds upon brokenness

Kingdom Principle.  Faith is the foothold of the kingdom yielding unity with God and others. 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16 Psalm 133 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41 This week’s post is written by Amber Thomas-Kellner. Blessings over you, my sister of … Continue reading

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Wait, maybe it’s about the heart

Kingdom Principle:  Faith is the foothold of the Kingdom, rooted in the heart. 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13 Psalm 20 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 4:26-34 This week’s post is written by Kimberly Harp –   It has long been … Continue reading

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crack pot – it’s meant to be

Kingdom Principle: Our Brokenness boasts of the Kingdom. Brokenness is beautiful – it boasts of Grace, Faith & Love which advance the Kingdom Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-12 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 The Self-Help industry has grown in the last 15 … Continue reading

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KISS more of the time

Kingdom Principle: The Kingdom provides simple solutions to complex problems. Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 K.I.S.S. is an acronym for “Keep it simple, stupid” as a design principle noted by the U.S. Navy in 1960. The … Continue reading

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Tired of trying… a simple re-focus is in order.

Kingdom Principle: What you focus your attention on – will determine your next steps Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Trying to keep “up” with Jesus is impossible! Trusting Jesus to keep you “up” is freedom. … Continue reading

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