Author: John Paul
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Growth in Unorthodox Thinking 2
Vision For The Future I have a vision for the future of America and God’s people in it. It is in line with my growth in unorthodox thinking. It involves Ecclesia vs Church Brian Sanders wrote that real church involve Recent teachings from apostolic and prophetic leaders call us to do the work of executive Read more
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Growth into Unorthodox Thinking 1
Years Of Changing My Thinking Fifty-odd years ago, I became more than a minister’s son who went to church and sang in choirs. I took the opportunity to become a believer – a Christian, like my parents. As a young university student, the field of my heart and mind was prepared for the seeds of Read more
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Repent. Change Your Thinking.
When John the forerunner of God’s Anointed then that Anointed One Himself began preaching, their basic message was “Repent. Change your thinking. God’s Kingdom is within reach” In The Beginning – God’s Original Thinking The Creator made a very good world, bringing order out of chaos. Then He put Humanity in charge and told them Read more
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In the Shadow of a Roman Cross
God’s Anointed One Was Dead On this Saturday before Easter, I am faced with dwindling funds and an inadequate supply from Socialist Security, rental income, and Steve’s share of utility costs. It is easy for me to imagine what the students of Jesus felt in the shadow of a Roman cross that killed their hopes Read more
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Foundational Teaching about the Kingdom
Basic Teaching about the Kingdom In this video, Dr. Myles Munroe of munroeglobal.com explained his foundational teaching about the Kingdom of God vs. the religion of Christianity. Learning My Purpose A few years ago, my new wife brought into the household a book on leadership by Dr. Munroe. It had a chapter on purpose that Read more
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Immigrants Need Repentance and Greater Productivity
Relying on Jesus to Feed Them A crowd of thousands sought Jesus after He fed their bellies but were called to repentance. Today’s illegal immigrants need to also show repentance and greater productivity. In Chapter 6 of his Good News, the apostle John wrote that a large crowd followed Jesus to see more of the Read more
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Am I Qualified to Be a Worship Leader?
Job Posting with CCDA I recently explored the job listings on the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) website and came across this posting: NCEL Director of Worship & ELEE Church Liaison. The information about the position sounded compatible with my philosophy of church and worship. However, I’m sure various factors are not in my favor. Read more
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Alone, But in Hope of Brothers
Alone for the Holidays Last December, as the holidays progressed, I faced Christmas alone. I felt the need for others, companions with whom to share the joys of the season, brothers with whom to share the life God had given me. This led me to a rare expression through poetry. Alone, But In Hope Alone. Read more
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Why Would People Choose Hell?
Introduction I just listened to Tim Mackie of the Bible Project give an explanation of the King’s final Judgment at the End of the Age. He gave the Bible’s true description of the place of torment, not the Church’s horrific depiction as seen in the Sistine Chapel. He also gave the perspective that people choose Read more