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The Lord recently spoke an unusual word to me. The word was “primal.” One definition of the word primal is the actions of a knuckle-dragging and primitive-thinking Neanderthal kind of person who has not developed spiritually or emotionally. The other definition of the...
During this season, the voices we are listening to are especially important. Listen, discern, and choose wisely. https://www.facebook.com/1442665059/videos/1577034696569642
Jan and I recently talked with a couple of pastors and described how God had led our lives. The essence of what we were saying was that God had led us to the place where we now live not by our wisdom, but by the sound of His voice. We did not plan our way forward – we...
In the noise of the current social clamor, the voice of the Church can become diluted by politics, personal preferences, and undisciplined emotions. In this back and forth defensive environment, we can defend our preferred position to such a degree that we miss the...
The “Don’t” and “Why” of Life I DON’T confess my sins against my wife to clean the relational slate and just move on. I confess my sins to honor her and the Lord. I DON’T work out just to stay in physical and emotional shape. I work out so I can stay in a fight as...
What has culturally transpired over the last few months will reveal that some in positions of authority are no longer suited to lead those they serve into a new and unfolding future. This will not be a personal indictment or an attack on a leader's character. It will...
Perhaps one of the most impactful things that will transpire in this unusual season of history is the realization by the Church and her leaders that we are in a time of reformation. Realizing our calling to influence all 7 spheres/mountains of culture has long been...
You have a God-given right to address any ill of humanity no matter what color your skin, your gender, or your social status. Do not let any person or social movement try to silence your voice through shame. The only requirement is that when you speak, you are...
Today, an angry man sped past Jan and me on our morning walk. It happened at a four-way stop and was a bit too close for comfort. Instead of offering him a vulgar gesture or a word of cursing, we blessed him. Everyday angry, depressed, and fearful people will...
There is such a thing as a healthy compromise. This is a meeting where two opposing parties step over existing prohibitions and warnings and try to work things out no matter what the cost might be to them personally. Compromise becomes unhealthy when we filter...
I recently read a term I had not seen before - Accelerationist. The word is used to describe people who live on the extreme edges of the social spectrum, either far left and far right. An accelerationist is someone who uses social causes that might not even be their...
We are being set up by God. This set up will bring us to the end of human reasoning as a way to correct the problems currently facing our world. In that place of realization, God and His love will become our only viable option. We are being set...
The Lord is saying that He is about to turn history on its heels, changing its direction to align with His will. When all our best efforts fail, and when we have doubts about our future, never forget a merciful God is at the helm of all things. He will not be found...
Jan and I have learned and God has faithfully reaffirmed, a powerful life-lesson after each painful betrayal we experienced. We learned that betrayal is a doorway into hope and resurrection. This was only possible if we did not allow our hearts to grow hard, cold, and...
Today, I needed to get away from human input and opinion. I went to a place called Lower Table Rock. Lower Table Rock is an immense rock plateau in southern Oregon that rises above our valley. For thousands of years, from native groups to the present day, people...