In this passage Jesus depicts Himself as the Good Shepard, a term and a reference that would carry such significance that we are still unpacking it today finding great insight and beauty in it. As He reveals some of the dynamics of Himself He is challenged by His opposition, a trend that seems to beContinue reading “Gospel of Love 10 of 21”
Chapter 9 Tells the story of the man blind from birth whom Jesus healed. Becoming a controversy amongst the religious and those who were relatives of the formerly blind man, because it was on a Sabbath that the man was healed and the religious had made a pact that anyone who accepted Jesus as theContinue reading “Gospel of Love 9 of 21”
I set aside time alone to quarantine the most relevant enemy, my self. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave. 1 Cor. 9:26-27
You gotta be a lotta’ called and a lil’ crazy to help shepherd God’s flock. “I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” The Apostle Paul – 1st Corinthians 9:27
26 Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. -Ezekiel 36:26 18 Let no one keep defrauding you of your prize by delighting in self-abasement and the worship of the angels, taking his stand on visions he hasContinue reading “I am my own slave driver”
I’ve found it to be a necessity to remove money and the plea for donations from being associated with my ministry. For one, many ministries are in ministry for the money and have given ministry a bad name because of the association with money. I have to be honest, it gives me a bitter tasteContinue reading “giving to this ministry?”
Doctrines rescue us from relationship with God. But since doctrines are a part of our religion we write doctrines about relationship. Before you know it we find ourselves so very bound up we can’t see which way is up , and which way is out. Scary.
God has done everything possible to set us free from the bondage of sin and it’s effects. He has had mercy on us, forgiving us to uttermost, and has even chosen to forget our sins (Psalm 103:12). In many places in the scriptures Jesus commands us to forgive, to bless and and not to curse,Continue reading “it’s on us.”
Stand firm. Keep the ground you’ve gained. (Eph. 6)
“The spiritual temperature in many of our churches is so low right now that a new believer has to become a backslider to feel at home.” ~ K.P. Yohannan 1988
Collision of Kingdoms 