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Sep. 19, 2016

Five Ways God's Kingdom Is Different #5

By Sonlight

He Can Handle the Truth At one point this year, I was tired. You probably know that feeling, where you think, "I am tired to the point that I could throw up." And I had been dealing with some upsetting … Continue reading →

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Sep. 17, 2016

Five Ways God's Kingdom Is Different #4

By Sonlight

No, Really. It is Backwards From childhood, I remember a nice diagram of how the Armor of God relates to the armor of a Roman soldier: helmet, breastplate, belt, shoes, sword, shield. So I was surprised, reading Timothy Gombis's Drama … Continue reading →

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Sep. 16, 2016

Five Ways God's Kingdom Is Different #3

By Sonlight

It Is All Backwards Timothy Gombis, in his book The Drama of Ephesians, talks at length about how completely different the Kingdom of God is. Power demonstrated through weakness. Throughout John's Gospel, Jesus has opportunities to assert himself and conduct … Continue reading →

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Sep. 15, 2016

Five Ways God's Kingdom Is Different #2

By Sonlight

Poor in Spirit I have been reflecting lately on the Beatitudes. "Blessed are the poor in spirit. . . ." I have read that "blessed" is translated "happy," or, more properly, "in your happy place." As in, you are in … Continue reading →

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Sep. 14, 2016

Five Ways God's Kingdom Is Different #1

By Sonlight

The message I want you to hear is this: God's kingdom is different. And if you've plunged into that difference, and you're sinking more than you're swimming . . . I'm sorry. I grieve with you, because I know how … Continue reading →

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