Category: General

Definitions of revival differ as greatly as definitions of church because the definitions conform to consequences expected and desired by various distinctives. People wish to assume that any move of God will be characterized by more of the emphasis to which they ascribe. These definitions of revival feed exaggerations and excesses, assuming “if God sends […]

When I read the words of the prophets and apostles for this season, anticipating the battle forming before us, and the greater expressions of His Glory and power that will arrive simultaneously, I realize that we failed to fully mature the prophetic function of kingdom people so they can receive and apply these words and […]

Beware the tendency to assume that a revelation from God positions you to be the source and resource of leadership for a movement, or that His revealing this to you means you are the only one who has this message from God. The revelation itself does not establish an assignment beyond your responsibility to communicate […]

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Jesus lived to die. While that’s true, the more important aspect of His destiny is that He lived to die. He understood – as Creator, Redeemer, and Restorer – that dying to live becomes much more important than living to die. If merely lived to die, He would be a martyr. Noble, for sure, but […]

Honor means value. Honoring puts value upon something or someone, or puts value upon something in someone. Honor does not put value on everything in that person but recognizes what deserves honor in them. Avoid the exaggerations of honor that demand you ignore reality, limit accountability, and create expectations of surface slush sentimentality instead of […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Jesus says, “When you pray, enter into your closet and close the door.” Pray This cannot “go without saying” because some people have stopped praying, measured down their intensity in intercession, or simply redefined intercession as “intimacy” in a way that leaves them lying around emoting instead of engaging. You gotta pray! You gotta say […]

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 […]