I took time to discuss Jim Jordan and Donald Trump with my politically astute sister, Carmen Ingle. They both are in consideration for the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Jared: Did you hear Trump may become the next Speaker of the House? Carmen: Yeah Matt Geatz nominated him but I think Jim Jordan might get it. Which is also a really good pick. Jared: Dad likes Jim Jordan. I don’t follow politics like I used to. I just think... Read more
Origen & Chrysostom on Darkness As I was praying tonight, listening to my 90-94 playlist, the Spirit downloaded a couple Scriptures so I looked them up. In my mind, the emphasis would be on the variance between darkness and light. I wanted to do a Word Study, but there are times I don’t get passed the thoughts of the Church Fathers. Origen But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you... Read more
Hear the Word, See the Solution Let me take the liberty to write devotionally, and somewhat personally, from this Passage. At times, traditional hermeneutics do not yield the same ramifications that a Passage may offer, just as a raw story. At times, the story applies itself, and this one has done just that today. When an attendant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, an army with horses and chariots was all around the... Read more
The Ordinances of Fellowship Acts 2.42-47 In this passage we have a snapshot of what the church should look like. It serves as a pattern and outline for the life of the local church. The Church represents the community of God on earth. The Church is not an organization as much as it is a living organism. We are members of the Body of Christ. The church is pictured here as a group of believers who are not only involved in... Read more
This is simply a collection of thoughtful, unrelated sayings, but then again, so is Proverbs. I was talking with a church leader who was asking me about my marital situation. There’s a real anxiety that this could turn out bad. Almost like a declaration he confidently stated: “God is still God over divorce. It’s not His 1st choice, but He is still Sovereign.” I am moving up the road. My General Manager is trying to get me transferred to our... Read more
Wednesday Through Sunday Night breaks upon us. Sometimes fatigue at the end of the day can be mistaken for weariness. One has to make a distinction between the two. One is the common reward of a hard day’s work. The latter is a condition of the soul. I have generally felt fatigue between Wednesdays and Sundays. Thursday through Saturday seems like a long stretch of time with a lot of work. If I become weary and weakened in the fight,... Read more
A Word on Hope From a Surprising Source Recently, I was in a discussion with a Supervisor at work about current work opportunities, professional development, and advancement. I normally count it an honor to speak to a Supervisor candidly, and even more of an honor whenever one takes the time to share nuggets of wisdom. These people are busy. Every moment counts when they’re on the clock. However, the corporate culture must hold onto relationship-building as a core value, because... Read more
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Psalm 37.4, NLT Take delight To “Take delight” is not only a verb, the verbal tense is in the imperative. In other words, we are commanded to “Take delight…” What if we have no choice other than to delight ourselves in the Lord? Take delight is a primitive verb, meaning it’s a root word. It can mean to be soft or pliable. It’s generally an effeminate verb. It... Read more
Spirit Filled Community TOC Table of Contents (TOC) The 2 Great Assumptions | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 1 CLICK Christ’s Authority | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 2 CLICK The Spirit’s Power | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 3 CLICK Steadfast Unity | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 4 CLICK Growth | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 5 CLICK Sharing Their Lives | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 6 CLICK Sharing a Common Life | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 7 CLICK Worship | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 8 CLICK Mystery &... Read more
Mystery & Wonder | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 9.b To read Mystery & Wonder | Spirit Filled Community, pt. 9.a CLICK II. PETER AND JOHN STAND THE TEST Peter and John are whisked away from the crowd before the altar call of 5,000 souls (4.1-3). They’re set before the religious elite, the Sanhedrin: Pharisees, Sadducees, and Scribes (4.5-7). These are the ones who put Christ to death. Peter and John are questioned by these jealous leaders. Then Peter, filled with the Holy... Read more
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