Epiphany: A lightbulb moment!

Aha! The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.Isaiah 9:2 Only those who know their darkness see the Light and their need for it. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy;they rejoice before you as people rejoice at… Continue reading Epiphany: A lightbulb moment!

Seek First

The first rule of life. Photo by NICK SELIVERSTOV on Unsplash But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 ESV But first Before anything else, Jesus tells us from the mount, the first thing, the very first priority of life, is to… Continue reading Seek First

[ahh… no wonder…]

I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus... Revelation 1:9 NASB John begins his letter to the church regarding his vision recorded in Revelation with an introduction of himself... connecting with his readers as brother... and fellow partaker... in the tribulation... Kingdom... and perseverance... in… Continue reading [ahh… no wonder…]

Kingdom violence…

There is an unseen battle raging... between the world and heaven... "The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force." Matthew 11:12 NASB Most don't recognize it... but its consequences are real... Division... Wounded hearts... Sin... Violence within... spiritual war raging without... violent... marked by extreme force or sudden intense activity... notably… Continue reading Kingdom violence…

keys…

key... noun... 1a: a usually metal instrument by which the bolt of a lock is turned b: any of various devises having the form or function of such a key 2a: a means of gaining or preventing entrance, possession, or control... --Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary (11th Ed.) The new vehicle has a "key fob"... I know they have been around a while... but… Continue reading keys…