When I first wrote this it felt very dangerous. I had been questioning whether or not this was helpful, harsh, or even heretical. But then I read some the the words of Christ and His brother James and realized that the same Spirit inspired all three. Beware of the false prophets, who come to you inContinue reading ““christian”?!”
Category Archives: Meditation
calling…
“Come unto me, all ye labouring and burdened ones, and I will give you rest.”- Matthew 11:28 If your calling from God is simple and easy to understand, I recommend doing some backtracking and questioning whether or not it’s actually God’s calling you are following. God has made His calling for us to be in dependanceContinue reading “calling…”
The Reign of Heaven
I ran into a wild eyed gentleman the other day at a religious meeting place. He was middle aged and healthy looking. After inviting him to a gathering that we have, he told me that he was involved in a 4 hour prayer meeting that day of the week and that he wasn’t sure ifContinue reading “The Reign of Heaven”
He is speaking
After surrendering to God you hear Him talking from inside yourself, from the breeze, from the sky, from the Bible, and THROUGH people. Kinda like this commercial. Thankfully, He loves us and talks to us.
selah
“The Pharisees’ power rises from the burden they heap on the back of sincere Jews; their gratification comes out of the primitive manipulations of people’s fears of displeasing their God.” ~ Eugene Kennedy Unfortunately many people have Stockholm Syndrome and like being oppressed by a “leader” other than Christ. It’s a good thing thatContinue reading “selah”
Persevere
The Diamond and the Black Felt – reflections on last post…
Refer to Gospel of Love 11 of 21 to participate in this reflection… Encountering the word of God as a hearer can be just as informative for the deliverer. I’ve felt this way about the short commentary I did on John chapter 11 last week. As I’ve been in conversations about this blog with dear friendsContinue reading “The Diamond and the Black Felt – reflections on last post…”
selah
“To the untrained eye ego-climbing and selfless climbing may appear identical. Both kind of climbers place one foot in front of the other. Both breathe in and out at the same rate. Both stop when tired. Both go forward when rested. But what a difference! The ego-climber is like an instrument that is out ofContinue reading “selah”
follow Jesus.
`Is your son, of whom ye say that he was born blind? how then now doth he see?’ His parents answered them and said, `We have known that this is our son, and that he was born blind; and how he now seeth, we have not known; or who opened his eyes, we have not known; himselfContinue reading “follow Jesus.”
Get Real.
And you — being dead in the trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh — He made alive together with him, having forgiven you all the trespasses, 14having blotted out the handwriting in the ordinances that is against us, that was contrary to us, and he hath taken it out of the way, having nailed itContinue reading “Get Real.”
Collision of Kingdoms 