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Elder and Judge

Eldercraft is my term for the collection of skills and experiences necessary for being a biblical elder. We define “elder” as half of the leadership team described in the Bible as God’s Two Witnesses: priest and king. A biblical king … Continue reading

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Don’t Lie to Yourself

The greatest folly is believing lies about your threats. Satan loves to inflate our imagination about his powers. His powers are great, but not what popular mythology suggests he can do. But the same goes for just about anyone who … Continue reading

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Heathen Religious Wars

Let’s understand things in terms of what will actually work. Keep in mind that anyone who adheres from the heart to God’s Law will harvest a blessing of shalom. The difference is academic between God’s direct personal intervention and Creation’s … Continue reading

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Trump Will (Accidentally) Destroy Israel

I’ve said that The Cult thrives on tension. You might imagine that some day it would hope to actually take over the world, but that’s not how it works. Since The Cult is a demonic presence so the whole purpose … Continue reading

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More Expectations

I want to let you in on some more of my plans and expectations. You still have to decide for yourself what God wants from you, but I share this because it might ring a bell with you, too. First, … Continue reading

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Don’t Surrender

Don’t become entangled; keep your dependence on Christ alone. Let me testify that living heart-led will change your fortunes. It’s the promise of God. While the whole of Creation could fall apart, He never fails on His loyalty to His … Continue reading

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Pay Attention with Your Heart

As long as I can remember, I’ve been praying that God would rip the cover off US secrets. When I served in the Army, I learned something about secrets. First, the bulk of stuff marked “secret” (or higher) is boring … Continue reading

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What Hath God Given?

Cycling elevates your awareness of terrain. Why do I invest so much time into surveying creeks and rivers, and then posting about it on the blog here? Pretty pictures? I’m teaching what I know of God’s Creation. I want you … Continue reading

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Chasing His Peace

You have nothing to lose by trusting in the Lord. It’s funny how that statement seems mundane to so many mainstream Christians. I’ve seen it first hand, and I’m sure you have, too: It becomes a part of the ritual … Continue reading

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My Town

We moved often in my childhood, and quite far at times. While most of it was somewhere in Oklahoma, it did range out to Four Corners once. Up through my current adult life, I’ve lived as far west as Salem, … Continue reading

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