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The Turning Point

You won’t see it in this photo, but this was the place where my life changed dramatically. With my wife and kids, I rented half of a house down at the end of this street on the left. The house … Continue reading

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Ride Photos 18

This time I’ll start with a song that was going through my head the whole time I was riding to Draper, around it, and back. It reflects the prayer that has been on my heart for quite some time now. … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Matthew 26:30-56

Parallel passages can be found in Mark 14:26-52 and Luke 22:39-52. We come to the part in the narrative when we need to refer to all three synoptic accounts to get the full picture. Matthew and Mark, with almost identical … Continue reading

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It’s God’s Problem

You cannot change the behavior of others. You can offer incentives, but to change their decisions is not in our hands. The Covenant of Christ is feudal and tribal. You have some authority over children and other dependents under your … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — John 17

We are truly blessed that John was able to recall so much of this conversation from Jesus’ final hours with His disciples. He also recorded the audible prayer Jesus uttered in their company that night. It was important that they … Continue reading

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Tiresome Whining

I always thought it was relatively simple. You were created for one purpose: to glorify the Creator. This is the fulfillment of your purpose; it is in your best interest. It’s the one and only path you can take to … Continue reading

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Lord, Set Your People Free

I’ve been seeking a theme for this prayer protocol, something that would help drive it forward. For now, it’s the image of seeting God’s people free. I don’t consider mainstream churches the enemy, at least not yet. They are simply … Continue reading

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See the Forest 05

The trees in a forest think of themselves as a community. We’ve hashed this out before: Spiritual birth is entirely on God’s initiative. It is totally a miracle. It is tangential to what we do, but it is never a … Continue reading

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Protocol for Building a Covenant Community, Part 2

This is spiritual warfare. If you recall any part of the most recent series on that subject, you should recognize the dynamics of reclaiming what God said was already yours. At least some of the souls on your mission field … Continue reading

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Protocol for Building a Covenant Community, Part 1

This is not a checklist; this a parable of how to approach the task of spreading the gospel the Radix Fidem way. This post assumes you are already familiar with other Radix Fidem teachings. 1. The Power of Prayer — … Continue reading

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