Dr. Don

The physical sense of this word simply means, “to cast a shadow, or envelop with shade.” The metaphoric sense may include concepts of “being surrounded by a condition or a person’s influence,” or “losing significance or appearance because something or someone gains greater attention so as to diminish attention given to something else.” The spiritual […]

When Roger Bannister broke the impossible barrier and ran a mile in less than 4 minutes, he had a pacesetter. The pace setter was tasked with helping him run four laps at less than a minute per lap on a quarter mile track: thus, running a four-minute mile. The pace setter didn’t break the record […]

Apostolic Leadership We should suppose that the process that produced Bill Johnson’s rebuke of Jason Westerfield’s doctrine and practice included steps of confrontation designed to bring repentance and reconciliation, and that Bill Johnson would bring this particular “next step” into play because the previously efforts to correct his waywardness were not received. Jason may not […]

Isaiah saw the Lord elevated upon His throne with the hem of His robe filling the temple. He saw the burning ones – seraphim – and the Glory filled the temple. Isaiah heard the sound of Glory, a combination of the roar of God’s consuming fire, the swoosh of the fiery ones who rush around […]

The term “discipline” describes any process or behavior that produces maturity. Self-discipline describes process or behaviors produced by strength of will. In one sense, all discipline is self-discipline even when the discipline received comes through a leader. Submission to that leadership or “following,” applies the discipline. Discipline and punishment differ in both intention and application. Discipline […]

Interpreting Your Tests Perhaps David’s rejection became his open door to seeking God’s acceptance. Key thought: A kingdom leader’s greatest battles prophesy his greatest destiny. One thing is certain: the pathway of preparation for reset leaders is not peaceful, pretty, or panacea. Kingdom leaders face crucibles of intense personal pain, rejection, misunderstanding, abuse, solitude, and […]

You wrestle, contest, and fight, like an athlete in a bout or a warrior in a battle. Your face your opponent at every step, turn, and meter of the race. Your opponent is sin. Father’s response to your struggle with sin is discipline – not punishment for the fact that sin surrounds you and you […]

Rediscovering the lost art of discipling will reset kingdom leadership in remarkable and powerful ways! Many assume the term “disciple” means “follower.” It does not. Jesus did call people to follow Him so they could be discipled, because a person cannot be discipled when they do not follow. Many assume the term “disciple” means “student.” […]

While this is the most common launching pad of meaning for the term “ekklesia,” the meaning should be considered a bit more technical in nature than the sum of its parts. The term is a compound of two Greek words, “ek” and “kaleo,” that is certain, but the combination of their simplest meanings doesn’t produce our clearest […]

“Jezebel his wife said to Ahab (her husband and Israel’s king), Do you not govern Israel? Arise, eat food, and let your heart be happy. I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” Jezebel whispers, “Trust me. I’ll get you what you want.” She has uncanny ways of being available for people with […]