Tag Archives: suffering

Libations of Liberation

Posted on March 20, 2014 by chaplaincasey

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!

Posted on March 14, 2014 by chaplaincasey

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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Christmas Hangovers & Organ Donors

Posted on December 27, 2013 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle:  Death precedes Life, Obedience precedes Celebration Isaiah 63:7-9 Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10-18 Matthew 2:13-23 To be hung over is to take in too much and to suffer the effects of a major let down.  Are you in a … Continue reading →

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Adultery is Easy, Marriage is Hard

Posted on December 9, 2013 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: It requires more power to “Stand” in Adversity, then to “Advance” in Shalom. Isaiah 35:1-10 Luke 1:46b-55 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 It is by God’s design that a couple is to “court” or date prior to being engaged, … Continue reading →

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Get what you deserve – Justice!

Posted on October 17, 2013 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom principle: Seeking Justice means you have known Grace & Mercy Desire Mercy, Be Thankful for Grace, Never Give up on Justice. Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:97-104 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 Since our Prayers don’t change God – they change … Continue reading →

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Possibility thinking is not enough…

Posted on October 9, 2013 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: Gratitude is more than a perspective/attitude, it is faith in action. Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Psalm 66:1-12 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 In the world of facebook and social media – people plaster their lives out there lives for … Continue reading →

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Want more – beware you may get it

Posted on October 2, 2013 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: Stewardship of suffering yields increased faith. Faith yields a fruit of favor. Favor is experienced as grace and mercy. Lamentations 1:1-6,3:19-26 Psalm 137 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10 Garth Brooks made famous the song – “Thank God for … Continue reading →

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Left-handed, Left Out, & Leftovers

Posted on August 20, 2013 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: Being right in the world is not relevant Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17 For some, right is right and left is wrong. But if “right”, is right in the world, then being left-out of the … Continue reading →

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Smothering Mothers with Expectations

Posted on August 13, 2013 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: The King sets our course; the servants set the race pace. Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56 Expectant mother receive a promise… they are pregnant and the “signs” point to giving birth to a child. … Continue reading →

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Love Shack Drive-thru

Posted on May 21, 2013 by chaplaincasey

Kingdom Principle: Order and Hierarchy bring Movement and Mystery Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 Ever ordered food at a drive thru and felt like they didn’t get a word right… because what you asked for is … Continue reading →

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