setting our minds not on the things of man, but on the things of God
This past week was the first week of Advent which is, of course, a time of awaiting the coming of the Christ. We observe the first waiting experienced by the Israelites in exile, but also take note of our own waiting for his return. All through the OT, they are expecting, not personal salvation so […]
My good friend Jared and I are preparing for a two week trip to Mexico. Below is a bit written by Jared touching on the intent, not only of this trip, but the reason for the focus on the Kingdom of God on this blog, as well as, increasingly, all that we do. “Kingdom building” […]
One way to understand what the Gospel of Jesus is, is to seek understanding as to what it means for our lives. What do you think of when you think of living out Gospel in the world? For many, this simply means living as others, but with moral behavior, Christian interests, and a nicer than average […]
I wanted to briefly share with you an email that I recently received from a friend we’re preparing to work with in Mexico. He and his family have been working tirelessly outside of Mexico City for about 20 years ministering to and planting churches in small native villages and setting up The Village Global; Kingdom […]
“Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you! For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death because we have become a […]
Several months ago I had a discussion with some folks about Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) following a sermon on the same topic. The discussion revolved around understanding the two sons, and figuring out which one we most identify with. Am I the younger son who feels entitled to riches but needs […]
This past September I had the complete honor of visiting a group of Filipina missionaries living and serving the Lord in Mae Sot, Thailand. They work with migrant and refugee children from neighboring Myanmar (Burma). These children are the poorest of the poor, and their families are fleeing economic hardship and political oppression in their […]
“After some days Felix came with is wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, ‘Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will […]
“‘These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.’ And the people and the city authorities were disturbed when they heard these things.” Acts 17:6-8 The Jews in Jesus’ & […]
the upside down kingdom 