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Reminder of the Day
From time to time it is wonderful to be reminded of some solid Kingdom truth: Your eternal destiny is not cosmic retirement; it is to be a part of a tremendously creative project, under unimaginably splendid leadership, on an inconceivably vast scale, with ever increasing cycles of fruitfulness and enjoyment — and that is the prophetic vision which ‘eye has…
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The true POWER of the Kingdom
Luke 8 lays out several areas where Jesus demonstrates his authority. The Kingdom is powerful over nature, demons, death, and sickness. Then, in Luke 9:1-6, Jesus tells them simply to go repeat what they’ve seen him do. They obeyed. Here’s our challenge: Don’t argue yourself out of a victory. If Jesus said, “Go do this. The authority is yours. I’ve…
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Why is it simply good news?
The good news of the Kingdom is quite simple. We’ve complicated it, or we’ve tried to reduce it to the wrong simple phrase. John’s gospel brings the simplicity of the proclamation of good news: Now is the time for judgment of this world. Now this world’s ruler will be thrown out. (John 12:31) The King has come. He wins. This…
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Why ISIS can’t win
The Kingdom of God is unshakable. Any false notions of “taking down Rome” doesn’t mean the Church of Jesus Christ is defeated. What looks like “defeat” in this world isn’t the true report of the Kingdom of God. 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence…
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Kingdom power is NOT about this world’s power
We keep refusing to understand the kingdoms of this world in an unredeemed state don’t operate under what we want to have as “true morality.” I got another email about some legislation where we need to “pray this doesn’t pass.” I understand that, but to try and force a world power to act like the kingdom of God may or…
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Thought for the day — Henri Nouwen
Through the Spirit we have an opportunity in this moment to see something powerful happen. May we hear the Spirit and act accordingly.
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Live Dead Challenge: Good News isn’t “Self Help”
We are just into a series on “LIVE DEAD” at our church. This week’s reflection is on Romans 12. Next Sunday we reflect on Romans 13:8-14. The process of “LIVE DEAD” begins with Paul’s urging in Romans 12: So, brothers and sisters, because of God’s mercies, I encourage you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice that is holy…
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How to astonish the world as the church
As Jesus prayed for the church in John 17, he prayed a HIGH OCTANE prayer for us! We need to hear this call in our lives. As the church bears the Spirit, it also bears the “call of God to the world” because we are to live out the manifestation of the love and glory of God in the world.…
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The Political Jesus
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, it was a time the crowd decided to boldly make a play for his leadership. They laid out palms, as symbols of Jewish nationalism. They cried out for their King to save them… from the Roman oppression. Jesus wants our praise and celebration. “But too often we only see him through the issues…
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The bus and the kingdom of God
I ride the bus a lot and the other day was reminded once again of what is possible in the Kingdom of God. Things don’t always run on time. And you take a little extra time to help people who need the extra time to get on board.
Tag: Kingdom of God.
