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

Lookahead: What had the prophets proclaimed prior to John the Baptist?  Bad news, with a teeny smattering of good melded in.  They typically prophesied that, because the people were so rebellious, a reckoning was coming.  However, there was always a glimmer of hope for the remnant—and for eventual deliverance of all.  Had that changed?  Well, … Continue reading Kingdom Post #10 – What About If We Want In?

Lookahead: With the force of a hurricane the Spirit of God swept into the building and the floodgates of heaven opened. The church resembled a battlefield. On one side many were prostrated over the seats weeping and sighing; on the other side some were affected by throwing their arms in the air in a rigid … Continue reading Kingdom Post #9 – When the Spectacular Becomes Humdrum