Lookahead: (According to her daughter, who spoke up a few years later) “Mom did whatever he told her to do” with the abusive behavior described as including "a lot of name calling, yelling, putting her down, a lot of control over her…” When she tried to get out of the marriage, the husband begged for … Continue reading Kingdom Post #16 – New Millenial Slave Mentality

As wonderfully revealed in the Prisoners of Hope documentary, the prisoners also fought back spiritually.  Using the tap code, they shared their faith, prayed together, studied scripture, and learned the Word.  When the POW conditions eventually began to improve in 1970, Colonel Bud Day obtained permission to conduct a Prayer Service in a common area … Continue reading Kingdom Post #15 – KO Characteristics NOT

Lookahead:  When one’s thoughts are filled with heavenly versus worldly realities, the LOVE and PEACE can’t help but be there in abundance.  That realization prompted me to assess my thought life, which is probably the biggest peace-buster for me.  I decided to do a little experiment and write down my worldly thoughts…for one hour.  I … Continue reading Kingdom Post #14 – KO Characteristics

Romans 1:11they impart spiritual gifts to one anotherRomans 2:29they have been “spiritually circumcised” by the Holy SpiritRomans 4:7,8they rejoice in Jesus’ gift of righteousnessRomans 5:2they have faithRomans 5:2they believe that He is marvelousRomans 5:2they believe that He is marvelously kindRomans 5:2they're waiting and they are hopeful of experiencing his gloryRomans 5:3they have incredible, joyful confidence … Continue reading Read It and Weep

Lookahead:  My initial takeaway was that the man behaved exactly the way I would have, if I had been radically rescued from hell, and taken to heaven at the last second.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, some NDErs are reticent, or confused, or pragmatic, or burned out.  Every single one of Ian McCormack’s … Continue reading Kingdom Post #12 – Wanting In, Part 3

Lookahead:  So, do we have to go through a training or refinement process in which the Holy Spirit prepares us and makes us fit for the Kingdom of Heaven? I do not believe so. I think that the only prerequisite is that we are a Child of God--we don't have to go through an extended … Continue reading Kingdom Post #11 – Wanting In, Part 2