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Tag Archives: Forgiveness
The worthy know their true worth
Kingdom Principle: Only the Righteous are worthy to seek justice. The worthy receive justice, and the worthless receive truth. Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 You don’t have a soul, you are a soul. You have … Continue reading
Posted in After Pentecost, Year C
Tagged ATHOE, Forgiveness, Freedom, humility, Justice, Righteousness
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Relationships Redefined
Kingdom Principle: The Kingdom yields rights not rules in our relationships. Hosea 1:2-10 Psalm 85 Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) Luke 11:1-13 This is not about being able to define relationships, rather this is expressing the reality that God redefines our relationship … Continue reading
Posted in After Pentecost, Year C
Tagged Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Mercy, relationships, Righteousness, Surrender
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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
You are designed to Run – don’t miss your mark.
Kingdom Principle: Identity takes root in you moving you from blindness to blessedness through the process of brokenness. Identity is formed universally in People of Faith by being a Kingdom & Priest. Identity is formed in uniquely in People of … Continue reading
only two feet from my heart
Kingdom Principle: Obedience will get you to the “door” of the Kingdom, but Submission is necessary for it to open. Submission is a matter of the heart. Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34 “Close” is only good enough … Continue reading
Posted in After Pentecost, Year B
Tagged Confession, Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Obedience, Power, Submission
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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
Posted in After Pentecost, Year B
Tagged Faith, Finances, Forgiveness, Freedom, stewardship
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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
Posted in Easter, Year B
Tagged Conviction, Foolishness, Forgiveness, Freedom, Identity, Righteousness
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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
Posted in Lent, Year B
Tagged Brokeness, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Love, Punishment, Submission, suffering, Wilderness
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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
Posted in Advent, Year B
Tagged Conviction, Fear, Forgiveness, Identity, Love, motivation, Soul
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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