I dream quite a bit. I share my dreams all the time. When I share the dreams, you usually do not hear anything about the dream. I share the applicable and implementable conclusion of the simple revelation God provides in the dream. The maturity we seek in hearing and seeing comes in communicating. Be very […]
Category: General
Deacons and Deaking
Once you get past the odd rendering of Acts 6 in which the term “deacon” does not appear, you find that the case for deacons as officers or leaders falls apart. The apostles said it was inappropriate to their assigned priorities to “wait tables. This term is certainly relating to the meaning of the word […]
Why Unity Eludes Us
Unity is far from us when we do not agree on mission objectives. Then, when we agree on mission objectives, we must surrender to a strategy to move forward together. “I Just Do My Part” I hear apostles say, “Well, I know what I’m supposed to do, and I’m going to pour my life into […]
Understanding Applied “Apostolic” Function
The term “apostolic” includes several characteristics of this kingdom leadership dynamic’s function, how that leadership affects the whole and each operating where it is functioning, and the systematic order this function provides the kingdom culture and the regional Ecclesia. Apostle means, “Special Representative.” It does not mean “sent one.” It can mean “sent one,” but […]
The “Make God Responsible” Prophetic Trap
As a person who prophesies, do not prophesy marriage. Just don’t do it. But, I see it. But, I hear it. But, I know it. But, I’m sure of it. Don’t do it. The prophetic process that you follow for directing life decisions is not an “I see it. I hear it. I know it. […]
Entangled
“No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier” (2 Timothy 2:4, NASB). The idea that the soldier is serving or on active duty seems to be implied in the wording, so many translations include this idea. “No […]
Apostles: John, Simon Peter, and Paul
Simon’s Life and Death Simon Peter asks Jesus, gesturing toward John, “What is gonna happen with him? Jesus answers, “What has that got to do with you? Follow Me.” Follow means submit. “Just get’r done, Simon. You and John are both apostles, but your ministries and lives look nothing alike. Is that going to be […]
The Authority of the Bible
Start With the Fundamentals The authority of the Scriptures is a fundamental Truth for the kingdom of God. The King has spoken. His words say that all the Bible for all the people all the time in every place expresses “Who God Is” so we recognize Him when we know Him, “How God does stuff” […]
What is an Old Wineskin?
What is wine? What is the wineskin? What is the vineyard? What is the result of this metaphoric reference when coupled with putting new cloth into an old garment? The first point of Jesus concerns loss. He says both the old wineskin and the old garment will be destroyed by the introduction of new wine […]
When the Forbidden Seems Sexy?
Ask yourself why the forbidden is sexy. Marriage and faithfulness are the most empowering of all sensual experiences reaching even to the ultimate of spirit, soul, and body oneness. It is the image of God in humanity. It is the highest of all in terms of personal spiritual experience, and the most fundament relational dynamic […]