Lookahead:  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind…let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord…James 1:6,7  (Sounds a bit performance-driven to me…with some prayer rules and regs. being established that I … Continue reading Unpacking James – Introduction

Lookahead: On that joyful note, I bring the Kingdom Series to a conclusion and pray that your Christmas Season is incredible in every way, as you let the Joy of Jesus permeate every part of your being.  And, furthermore, I pray that you will find great success in your on-going search for His Kingdom…and Him.  … Continue reading Kingdom Post #32 – Righteous…Peace…JOY

Lookahead:  …when he reported to the captain for duty, “the cruel captain raised his fist and knocked the young man unconscious to the filthy floor. Sammy lay on the floor for several hours. When he regained consciousness, he began working around the cabin as cheerfully as if nothing happened…not only did Sammy not retaliate but … Continue reading Kingdom Post #31 – Righteousness…PEACE…Joy

Lookahead:  So what did these righteous men all have in common?  They zealously sought God on a continual, exclusionary basis, skipping the worldly detours—even when they had faith challenges.  A bonified Kingdom Occupier (KO) continually seeks God, and also HIS righteousness.  When KOs are routinely awestruck and serving the most perfect example of righteousness, it’s … Continue reading Kingdom Post #30 – RIGHTEOUSNESS…Peace…Joy

Lookahead:  Scripture specifically mentions the multitudinous chariots.  Joshua had some history with chariots.  He had probably watched the Egyptians wreak havoc for years with their chariots—the tip-of-the-spear technology of 12th century B.C.  And in fact, the Israelites were pushed into a hard Red Sea stop by chariots.  Just like Indiana Jones said, “Why did it … Continue reading Kingdom Post #29 – A Kingdom Life Story

Lookahead:  Where did this inexplicable, almost irrational love that I felt come from? Certainly not from me!  That agapē power was straight from God.  The only thing that I did was get the heck out of the way, so that His heart could be revealed.  How do I know that?  Because, when it was all … Continue reading Kingdom Post #28 – A Kingdom Life Demo