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Two Images

In the past, I used the terms “quantum reasoning” and “quantum logic” to refer to a process of breaking down our assumptions to the lowest level possible. What’s the smallest quantum of thinking? What are the constituent elements of awareness? … Continue reading

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Goats among the Sheep

We know that the symbolic Sword at the gate of Eden is the same symbol as the Sword of the Spirit that is sharper than any sword, the same symbol that comes out of the mouth of Christ in Revelation. … Continue reading

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His One Law

In Acts 1, the resurrected Jesus warned His followers that they were not going to hear from God about specific human political changes, because those issues didn’t matter to His Kingdom. He wanted them to focus on spiritual power for … Continue reading

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Rehab for Fallen Leadership?

Let’s step away from the Heiser passenger train just a bit. We need to get away from the tightly controlled route to cover something he could not and would not have touched. Over and over again, the foundation for our … Continue reading

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Children of Law

Let’s talk about child-rearing. Writing a curriculum would be antithetical to the very nature of Christian Mysticism. The whole point is to offer an example that would help you make up your own mind. We lead by example from the … Continue reading

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Moses Died; Christ Lives

We had a good discussion on our weekly conference call with the Kiln of the Soul faith community (we use MS Teams). One of the things that came up yesterday was regarding the Decalogue (Ten Commandments). They are the soul … Continue reading

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Rejection Is the Goal

Let me paint a picture with words. The doctrine of Divine Election is both, flatly stated and presumed throughout Scripture. God will have mercy on whom He wills (Romans 9:14-18; Exodus 33:19). That’s not just an eastern proverb meant to … Continue reading

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Have Pity on Them

Divine justice is not simply the wrath of God falling on sin and sinners. Rather, it is the provision of redemption through covenant boundaries. The Lord revealed Himself — His moral character — through His covenants and His actions within … Continue reading

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No Human Proxy

We call it the Great Commission: Then Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of … Continue reading

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Pulled Away

You’ve heard it before: If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans. Let me add: If you want to make God smile, ask Him about His plans. I realize how radical a shift it is for Americans … Continue reading

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