Look at the society we have become: We are a bi-polar nation, a bureaucratic, centralised state that presides dysfunctionally over an increasingly fragmented, disempowered and isolated citizenry.” Phillip Blond, quoted by David Brooks The United States is breaking apart. That, according to a bracing piece earlier this year by New York Times columnist David Brooks. As Brooks tells it, public disdain for politicians and widespread cynicism about the political process have combined to tear at an already enfeebled social fabric.... Read more

What is God saying? This question has been raised a great deal lately as I travel. It seems like everyone knows there is a transition under way. To answer the question of “What is God saying,” we must understand that often God is speaking about things that are coming and deal with future movements. We see this in the ministry of John the Baptist as he preached repentance and a coming kingdom. I personally find that God speaks on different... Read more

To fear the Lord is to be taught of the Lord.In fact, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.But this wisdom is so beyond human ken it must be supernatural. Therefore, only by imbibing the “spirit of the fear of the Lord” (Isa 11:2) will we be filled with the desire and the ability to learn His ways.But how does the “spirit of the fear of the Lord” work?The majesty of GodFirst, confronted by the majesty of... Read more

We all want to see the world change. What the world needs most is a greater capacity to behold and withhold the divine nature of God. We tell the world, “You must look to God”, and God says to us, “You are my light for the world, I am waiting for you to represent me through the power of my Spirit.” What the world needs most is a great awakening of God’s people to be His glory, and present His... Read more

A few weeks ago someone posted a vicious comment on this blog which personally attacked a friend of mine who is engaged in serving the Lord. It wasn’t approved, of course. The person who posted the comment claims to be a Christian. I responded to the person privately with an opening question: “How long have you known [my friend’s name] personally, how well do you know him, when was the last time you spent time in his presence, and what... Read more

Your life is not scripted. Your destiny has not been determined and continues to unfold. The depth of God continues to speak to the depth of you, “Come with me, and we will journey together today, tomorrow and forever. It is listening to the voice in your heart in making significant and timely choices. As you create with the mind and power of God in you, it is choice and not happenstance that determines your destiny. Read more

Rob Ricciardelli from BIT Statement Processing on Vimeo. From KEYS conference 2010 Read more

Converging Zone uses the word tribes often to be inclusive in our uniqueness. Seth Godin does a great job of describing tribes and how we are all a part of them in some way. This is from a marketing perspective, but also applies to many areas of life. We are all part of creation, many tribes, but part of one big tribe called humanity. Read more

“My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him.  For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” Hebrews 12:5b-6 (ESV) The idea of being disciplined by God has been banished by our culture. We don’t seem to mind being coached to achieve athletic or business success, but spiritual discipline sounds too harsh. After all, the god we have created in our minds is one who... Read more

(En Español)“Consequently, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision.” —Acts 26:19What I have come to believe concerning the Lord’s glory and its manifestation in the church is supported by many Scriptures. Yet, it was through a night vision in 1971 that God granted me insight into His plan. In this spiritual encounter, I saw a great metropolis languishing under the weight of a deep and terrible darkness. Chiseled upon the faces of those in this wretched... Read more