Tag Archives: Hope

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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Telling secrets is a must

Kingdom Principle:  Prophets see signs in sufferings, the rest only see the sufferings. Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 How do you feel when someone keeps a secret from you…?  Most of us take the noble path … Continue reading

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God-sized-hope. Perfection Guaranteed.

Kingdom Principle: Kingdom Servants – know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Kingdom Servants follow a plan of Hope Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 I often hear when Christians lamenting, “I … 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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No time to Breathe – Beware of what takes your breath away

Kingdom Principle: Knowing your Purpose will increase your Patience & Peace. This will lead you to be a confident servantleader, while others to look to you for hope. Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8 The baby’s … 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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Pardoned – Life w/o Parole

Kingdom Principle: Resurrection is- life over death and then- life after death. Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Being sentenced to life in prison is a death sentence. But we say “they got life” in much the same … Continue reading

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God doesn’t tell knock-knock jokes or ding-dong ditch

Kingdom Principle:  Faithful actions are anchored in hope not religious repetition. Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40 Knock, Knock…. Who’s there?  It’s Jesus.  Jesus who? You see that’s the problem.  When people forget who Jesus … Continue reading

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Dare to care less, but not careless

Kingdom Principle: Resiliency requires Conviction & Responsibility Kingdom Servants may care less as long as they are not careless about what they carry. 1 Kings 18:20-21, (22-29), 30-39 Psalm 96:1-9 Galatians 1:1-12 Luke 7:1-10 I am in this world for … Continue reading

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