Fred and Sally are builders who have been tracking with us for many years. ...
Noble Subjects of the King
A Noble Subject is committed to the Kingship of Jesus Christ and to advancing His Kingdom. These blogs build out the values that support the lifestyle.
Labels and titles are glibly thrown around these days, but a lifestyle that is congruent with the title is a lot harder to find.
More tragic are those who desperately wish to act like a Noble Subject, but they consistently make unwise choices. This is usually because they don’t have the values that support the lifestyle.
These blogs will begin a discussion about the core values that will support the critical decisions that differentiate a Noble Subject from Consumer Christianity.
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Why Some Events are Not Recorded
In the 1950s personal ministry was not a “thing” in most churches. Today it is.
On the one hand there is immense benefit for a host of people who need more than a one-size-fits-all sermon. On the other hand, it has had a hugely toxic effect on believers in general and on our nation as a whole. -
Clarifying the Welfare Spirit Concept
In the discussion of my most recent blog, someone brought up the fact that nurture from others is legitimate.
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF PREDATOR
Fred is a member of a church in Latin America. He got saved as a young adult, spent a few years growing in his knowledge of the Lord, and was predictably requested to serve in different capacities in the church ...
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Would You Trim Someone's Fingernails?
Years ago, I read a story about a lady who really, really got it when it came to being life giving. She took hospice patients as her playing field.
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Some Thoughts on COVID-19
In the album “An Epic Season,” I passionately made the point that the current pandemic is a judgment from God. Since its inception, the WHO, CDC and much of the medical community has been severely discredited by the plethora of double reverse summersaults over myriad policies.
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DROPPING FRIENDS PART 1
You are a life giver. By definition that means you are surrounded to some degree by messy people who need the flavor of life you have available.
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Where is it in Scripture?
Sally is a practitioner. She shared one of my tools with a client, who said, “Where is THAT in Scripture?” Sally wrote and asked me, and this is my answer to her.
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DROPPING FRIENDS PART 3
Those with the redemptive gift of Teacher are known for their loyalty to a leader, but Dr. Luke set the bar unbelievably high in his elegant relationship with Paul.
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DROPPING FRIENDS PART 2
Try this. Stop reading and think back to the last three times someone gave you permission to do something you wanted to do. Now which kind of permission was it?