Dr. Don

Learn by Living and Doing I will mention the word “applied” initially without referring directly to the qualifier during our discussion. Know this, however: that this word is a key that unlocks everything I will say about apostolic academia. Applied means we put apostolic academia to practical use instead of being theoretical in our vision-casting […]

Fathering occurs in the mundane of life as much as the formalize, standing behind the podium corporate father preaching and teaching mode. One: Deal with trends in the corporate publicly even though individuals feel targeted by fundamental principles. You will not be able to separate solid Truth from the immediate application if you teach people […]

What is Oneness? In a recent discussion about unity, I mentioned the specific prayer of Jesus: “Father, make them one, as We are one.” The misquote of this prayer is pandemic, along with the wrong conclusion about what Jesus prays and how it will convince the existing cosmic order, the world about who we represent. […]

The test does not build character. The test reveals the character you build in the mundane of life. The test comes because of life, living in a broken, incomplete, fallen universe filled with and dominated by a spirit condition of darkness. The test comes because we cannot see and hear All. The difficulty–that tests us–comes […]

Testing Character for Enduring Submission A test measures our level of quit. The test of character is what it takes to stop you. To repeat: “A test is an examination of the inner man that measures the strength of a man’s endurance for submission. Submission is endurance, and endurance is submission.” The test of character […]

“Do not attempt to get out of the test until you pass it, receiving the ultimate maturity, without deficits.” James 1:4 Celebrate the Test! Moderns tend to say: “God would never allow me to go through a test. Anything that taxes me is from satan or my enemies. If I feel uncomfortable, I quit the […]

Do You Have a Remnant Mindset? God wants everybody, but He never begins with everybody. Remnant people have that pioneering edge to their priorities, that they are a bit out of touch, dissatisfied with the status quo, indignant about lukewarmness making them puke and the entire demand for “comfortable above conquering.” God sets Remnants up […]

Grand Delusions Dishonor Father’s Intentions I have observed authentic prophets and apostles. When they speak to people they know only by the spirit, they make some glad and many mad. The level of gladness and madness is higher the more authentic they are. I walked toward a wonderful woman with great gifting but bitterness of […]

Kingdom Starts Here Kingdom leadership begins with a revelation of Father’s original intended purposes. Kingdom is leadership. Kingdom leadership has a designed structure and order. Kingdom fits you into that leadership design, so you function in that structure. You cannot see your spiritual experience as “what God has done for me” if you want what […]

Pioneers never back into a “play it safe” mode when the trail ahead may close up for winter if they hesitate. Recognize the trail ahead may be open for a measurable moment of mercy. When it closes, the pioneer must wait it out somewhere along the route. If early snow comes, the passes may fill […]