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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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