Whenever God’s people fail to speak truth, expose the deeds of darkness to light, and function as a refuge for the abused, afflicted, and needy they have not only failed you [the abused] but have failed our God as well, for they look nothing like Him. - Diane Langberg […]
November 2023 (9)
Monday, November 27 2023
"echo chambers" and "idols"
Monday, November 27 2023.
Community is important. They are often formed around common beliefs and ideals. But sometimes these communities develop un-healthy environments that can narrow, stifle, or limit perspectives. One example of this is the echo chamber. Believe it or not, Paul had to deal with this in the first century […]
Saturday, November 18 2023
The Gospel of the Kingdom - Consistency Matters
Saturday, November 18 2023.
The message of the kingdom has been consistent right from the beginning. We were created as physical beings with the intention that we would rule over the earth. Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the […]
Wednesday, November 15 2023
Capitulating to fear?
Wednesday, November 15 2023.
About a month ago, I left a tweet for a couple of ministry leaders I respect for their teaching on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. I've referenced some of their teaching materials here on this web journal. The just of the message was that I felt confused by their lack of attention / instruction on […]
Tuesday, November 14 2023
Toxic leadership
Tuesday, November 14 2023.
"I verbalized insensitive and verbal criticism of others' work," he said. "I've used social media and the pulpit to quiet dissenting viewpoints. I've manipulated facts to support paths that I desire." I haven't attached a name to the recent quote above because I think it's become […]
Monday, November 13 2023
Israel and the gospel - they are connected
Monday, November 13 2023.
"If you are a pastor, and claim the title of Shepherd, and you have not explicitly decried the current pro Hamas protests around the world, then you have failed your flock. Period." - Joel Richardson Strong words! The prophetic implications are numerous. The nations are raging. A coalition […]
Saturday, November 11 2023
The Seven Churches
Saturday, November 11 2023.
Patmos in relation to the seven churches All of the seven churches described in the Revelation to John were within a few hundred miles of each other. John wrote this last book while he was on the island of Patmos, about 40 miles off the coast of modern Turkey. One common interpretation of the seven […]
Friday, November 10 2023
The veil
Friday, November 10 2023.
Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the […]
Wednesday, November 8 2023
When religious institutions fail
Wednesday, November 8 2023.
"Whenever I’m tempted to think Christianity is a fraud because of fraudulent pastors, I’m reminded it was the religious establishment that had Jesus arrested and crucified. Wherever there is money & power gained through religious position, there will be self-interest & hypocrisy." […]
