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Tag Archives: government
Spiritual authority & the kingdom of God
Christ wants to exercise His authority and build God’s kingdom, but, too often, church gives men the authority to override Him. However, the kingdom of God begins to manifest when people faithfully make the risen Jesus their supreme authority. Any authority … Continue reading
Posted in 'Tis The Gift To Be Simple, authority, collaborative learning, community, community building, community organizer, concepts of God, if all prophesy, In His steps, in the Spirit, living out the Gospel, Uncategorized
Tagged government, kingdom of God, politics, priests, spiritual authority
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Fireworks for supernaturalized citizens
A nation’s fireworks flash and are gone. Christ’s fireworks go on and on. Don’t miss out on them! Your soul was created to be ablaze with Christ’s fireworks, not to waste away in darkness. When God’s fireworks illuminate your heart, you … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, forgiveness, heart care, It's Supernatural, kingdom of heaven, kingdom of priests, kingdom values, Matthew 6:33, mercy, Nashville fireworks, seek ye first, sin, supernatural, the Kingdom of God is at hand, Uncategorized
Tagged border wall, build the wall, fireworks, government, illegal aliens, immigrants, kingdom of God, undocumented
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From mankind to kind humanity
People can disagree with me and disapprove of my choices and still be wonderful people. You are welcome to disagree with me. Sometimes it is even good to disagree with yourself. After all, if you never examine and question your … Continue reading
Foundation of democracy
Ekklesia was the foundation of democracy. Each of the ancient Greek, democratic city-states had held ekklesia through out the year. This was their government. Each city-state had its own ekklesia and was independent. However the city-states did cooperate militarily and … Continue reading
Posted in ancient Greeks, ancient Olympics, Bible, casting your vote, church, church history, city council meeting, debate, democratic, Greek, Greek city state, Greek history, Greek language, Greek New Testament, Greek word, Olympic history, Olympic spirit, political environment, political views, recovery, recovery groups, sports, support group, Uncategorized
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If the mayor should run his city council, shouldn’t Jesus run His church (ekklesia)?
–If someone ignored the mayor and began to run and control a city council meeting as if the mayor wasn’t even there, how would the mayor feel? –When someone ignores the living, risen Jesus and begins to run and control … Continue reading
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Tagged city council, city government, democracy, faith, government, governmental authority, president's cabinet, proper order
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Happy TGTD To You! (Tell God Thanks Day)
Happy TGTD! (Tell God Thanks Day) I wish you and your family a peaceful, grateful day today. May you be overcome with joy as you realize God’s blessings on your life and thank Him for all He has done for … Continue reading
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A Slaveholder Lie Still Circulates In 21st Century America
Slaveholder propaganda is still circulating in America in the 21st Century, even in the black community. Here are three examples: 1) A few years ago a black man I had never met stopped his beautiful pick-up truck beside me as … Continue reading
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