Today during prayer, I was stopped in my tracks, arrested by this thought: You have no idea what the Holy Spirit can do! #jesus #god

The Paradox Sermon  PART 1 of 4: Understanding the Paradox. #atheist

A paradox is a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when explained may prove to be true. #atheist

If God exists, he is not in our universe.  This creates a paradox. It is difficult to see evidence for things that are not in our universe. #atheist

And, God asks us to believe…

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It is the close of one week and the opening of the next.

Last week was such a feast of understanding and revelation. We prepare to offer family and household training to others. Part of that preparation included a detailed analysis. Using the 7 levels of the 5 x 7 model: Globe, Nation, State, Community,…

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To make disciples of all Nations, starting at home!



We should be bringing people into the Kingdom of God through helping them find faith in Christ's sacrifice resulting in salvation through grace. PLUS, we should be loving our neighbor as ourselves. Loving our neigbor means that as salt, the influence of God should permeate all dimensions of society:

Education - that truth and knowledge are passed on..

Civic - that laws supporting good and right behavior are passed… Continue

I am one of those people who seem to have a lot of experiences in life. The really good ones have been incredible. The less than good ones have been incredibly bad.



In the early years of being a Christian, I had some ‘friend’ challenges. Actually, at one point I took stock of those whom I loved and trusted. I felt that most of my close friends, in some way – many in significant ways, had betrayed me. I was in crisis. I was angry and… Continue

These pictures and captions are from Tina Dubyoski.



Kind of gives the lie to the current administration's claim of just a few disgruntled nuts being against the direction the government is attempting to steer the country

I think this gathering should be appreciated as the extremely important historical event that it is. This is the first great conservative anti-statist manifestation in American history. The conservative movement,… Continue

The future... It seems to me a scary place these days. I don't know what the future holds for our children and our grand children. I do know WHO holds the future and who can give the help that may be needed from looming dangers.

At one time the church had enormous influence in our society. Our Judeo-Christian values were accepted by most as the foundation of a 'good life' and a 'good society.' And, that is changing. Our nation is… Continue

Ok, I could have called this post: Kingdom Transformational Model for Communities. But, who would have read it? Got ya!



So, this the goal: To see the Restoration of All Things. We need a simple and effective start.



My friend Bill has boiled things down to an essence. He said, and I fully agree, that we live in three dimensions:

Church

Community

Country.



But, sadly, these dimensions barely touch. At some… Continue

The early Christians devoted themselves to

Apostle's teaching

Breaking of Bread

Fellowship

Prayer



Ok... they went to church, heard great sermons and had a pot luck dinner afterward. Right?



Maybe. Maybe they did more than that!



Apostles's teaching.

Way back then, the apostles were there among the people and they taught the people. Great. And, we have many of their words… Continue

All Nations go through 5 progressive cycles



Freedom and Birth

Growth

Complacency

Oppression

Tyranny



The cycle repeats.



Now lets look a little closer at these cycles and our country.



Freedom and Birth.

It is no mystery that the birth of our country was heralded with promise. The revisionists may tell a different story, but many Christians saw this as the opportunity to form a… Continue