There is a difference between speaking Truth and preparing people to receive Truth. We have been called to do both, and Jesus has a strategy for both. Beware the simplistic perception that all we are called to do is “faithfully” communicate Truth. Of course, we must be faithful to preach even if no one listens, […]
Month: January 2025
Apostolic Resource Centers, Updated
For more than 15 years, we have been fully engaged in establishing apostolic resource centers in strategic locations internationally. We did not plant a church because we knew that an apostolic resources center functions so differently from modern church-anity that people would continuously gravitate toward that model. Ecclesia should be built upon a kingdom foundation. […]
The Discipline of Repentance
Consider the terms “discipline” and “repentance.” Neither is part of a “fun package” from Disney. Both concepts remain fundamentals of kingdom discipling and personal transformation. Discipline The term speaks to behavior based upon strength of will. The Greek word derives from the process of character and behavior development associated with growth and maturity of children. […]
Embrace Repentance for Transformation
Jesus has a specific procedure for personal transformation. He has provided everything you need to so radically changed, inside out, that your destiny can be fully restored: you can be the person God created you to be. He is not turning you into someone else. He is restoring you along the lines of what He […]
Others
To find truly selfless people is rare. “Claiming the right to one’s self” enters near the top of the list of spiritual complications, and the kingdom needs people pumping the blood of a servant’s heart. Selfishness and servant leadership travel parallel pathways. The crossover from “me” to “others” punches a hole through solid rock. Jesus spent […]
Apostolic Shepherding, Part 3, Function
Part 3, Apostolic Shepherd Function “Shepherd” function within an apostolic team, or a ministry team with apostles and prophets as a foundation for leadership follows the blueprint of the assignment in providing and protecting God’s people when and while they require shepherds. The Flock as Kingdom and Ecclesia Jesus makes clear to Simon Peter than […]
Apostolic Shepherding, Part 2, Jesus, the Good Shepherd
John 10 details Jesus discourse about the Good Shepherd. In this discussion, Jesus makes obvious His own role as a shepherd in great contrast to the prevailing view of shepherds and sheep in His generation and culture. He speaks in apparent contrast to that prevailing perception with David on His mind and kingdom in His […]
In 2015
License Plates I went into open vision about 2015: I was holding old license plates, some rusted to the point at which reading the numbers became difficult. I was required to use strong, industrial strength sand paper to clear off dirt, rust, and distortion to the original paint in order to read the plates. I […]
Running with the Horses
Dulled by Diversion “If running with the footmen tires you, what would you do running with the horses, Jeremiah?” God asks. He replies to the prophet’s anticipations of staggering change, turmoil, death, horror, and international adjustment. As if to say, “I didn’t show you all this revelation so you would give up, son. I showed […]
Apostolic Shepherding, Part 1, People as Sheep
First, let us discuss the list in Ephesians 4:11, and the combination of shepherds and teachers in this instance. Some have ventured to combine teaching and shepherding into a single function, to declare the “fourfold ministry.” We know that this is not Paul’s intention, to combine teacher and shepherd into one singular function, because Paul […]