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A Glimpse of Mortal Frailty
Let me clarify something: A prophetic gift doesn’t exclude you from getting stuff wrong. It does make you very careful. This is not a cry for help. I’m explaining what it’s like for me. Different prophets in the Old Testament … Continue reading
Is It Wrong to Be Human?
A critical element in the warfare we now see within the US is the business of shaming. It’s used as a bludgeon. The obvious answer to this to be a ghost who cannot be struck: Have no shame. It’s not … Continue reading
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Tagged call to repentance, fallen nature, false guilt, Humility, mortality, restoring justice
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Soldier of Humility
Maybe the concept is too subtle for the bottle-fed folks, but readers of this blog should be able to handle it. The Bible says we are fallen. It does not say humans will always take the most selfish path. It … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged faith, fleshly nature, miracles, mortality, sensory heart, spiritual birth, the Fall
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Start with Me (Reprise)
We all have gifts and assets from God. If your gifts are noticeable by the world at large, you will be tempted to use them according to worldly values. The greater any of those gifts are by the world’s estimation, … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged Garden of Eden, God's wrath, Humility, mortality, self denial, sin, the Flaming Sword, worldliness
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The Mortality Filter
The hardest thing you’ll ever do is rewrite all the mental programming that demands you try to save this life and this world. Try to process: This world is damned and God will not permit it be saved. He wants … Continue reading
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Tagged Creator, divine revelation, heart-led, mortality, peace with god, religion, shalom, spiritual birth
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The Philosophical Question of Violence
Violence is part of our fallen nature. If the world were more inclined to seek God’s favor and learn His revelation of how to live in a fallen state, there would still be violence. It cannot be quantified; there’s just … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged Biblical Law, mortality, peace with god, scripture, secular state, violence, war
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Kingdom Special Forces
There are no elite troops in the Kingdom of Heaven. During my time in the Army, I encountered two kinds of people who belonged to so-called elite forces. There was the commando, the boasting warrior who could do most of … Continue reading
Teachings of Jesus — John 16:1-15
Jesus prepares the disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit. While He walked in this world as a human, it was His spirit alone. Once He arose into Heaven, it was possible to share His spirit with everyone who … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged feudalism, heart-led, Holy Spirit, John's Gospel, ministry, mortality
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Teachings of Jesus — John 15:18-27
Do not expect a place at the table. Following Jesus means rejecting this world, and the world will most certainly return the favor. We should love each other the way Christ loves us, and we should bear the hatred of … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged Garden of Eden, Israel, John's Gospel, King David, mortality, Psalms
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Teachings of Jesus — John 13:31-38
There is no big secret, no magical insights from this passage. It’s quite likely that you have read or heard a ton of stuff about it. The main point here is the focus John picks up in his reporting of … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged crucifixion, Jesus Christ, John's Gospel, messianic expectations, mortality, Two Realms
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