Category Archives: Whole Kingdom

The Spirit of the Antichrist in Today’s World

Posted on April 7, 2017 by jim0211

In today’s world of fake news and alternative facts, discernment is increasingly important. This is no less true in the spiritual realm, where it is even more important for eternal matters. Scripture gives guidance to practice discernment in a number … Continue reading →

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The Difference of Christian Discipleship

Posted on February 25, 2017 by jim0211

As Christians, we are to make disciples of Jesus, forming a growing group of people who become more and more Christ-like each day. To be successful at this, we need to understand what making disciples involves. Of course, it starts … Continue reading →

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Innovating in the Spirit

Posted on September 12, 2016 by jim0211

In high-tech businesses, people labor in a world dominated by technology and finances. Because profit is the primary goal, it’s easy to become distracted. Yet we are still to set our minds on things that are above, not on things that … Continue reading →

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Learning to Walk with the Mind of Christ

Posted on June 19, 2016 by jim0211

There are many aspects to one’s walk with the Lord, but knowing the Word is centrally important. Understanding the truths of Scripture is an example of having spiritual discernment in general, because the important things in Scripture are spiritual truths. … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming the Kingdom with Prayer

Posted on May 8, 2016 by jim0211

In an earlier post, I discussed the reality and significance of God answering the early church’s prayer for boldness. In this post, we will look at another aspect of their answered prayer: their request for signs and miracles. We will … Continue reading →

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Seeking a Fresh Look at the “Welcoming Time”

Posted on May 1, 2016 by jim0211

The “welcoming time” has become a fixture at churches across America, with the goal to make visitors comfortable and to give regulars a time to visit during the service. Time before the service is often hectic as people arrive late, … Continue reading →

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Beginnings

Posted on March 20, 2016 by jim0211

Holidays like Easter give us a great opportunity to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and to reflect on the importance and reality of that historical event. It’s obvious to Christians that His resurrection is the most significant moment in … Continue reading →

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Understanding Gideon and the Fleece

Posted on June 1, 2014 by jim0211

The story of Gideon’s fleece is well known. For a long time I didn’t really understand it, because it seemed like Gideon was testing God. But I recently re-read the account, and noticed an earlier encounter between Gideon and the … Continue reading →

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On the Plains

Posted on May 4, 2014 by jim0211

Our spiritual walks have many ups and downs. We speak of mountaintop experiences, where God’s presence is especially manifest to us. During such times we feel as if our spiritual batteries are being recharged, and we’re ready to face the … Continue reading →

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Why is Love Greater?

Posted on April 6, 2014 by jim0211

A very common verse lists faith, hope, and love, and declares the superiority of love. That easily makes sense given the significance of love, but exactly in what ways is it greater? Looking at the context, we can see at … Continue reading →

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