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The physical sense of this word simply means, “to cast a shadow, or envelop with shade.” The metaphoric sense may include concepts of “being surrounded by a condition or a person’s influence,” or “losing significance or appearance because something or someone gains greater attention so as to diminish attention given to something else.” The spiritual […]

Apostolic Leadership We should suppose that the process that produced Bill Johnson’s rebuke of Jason Westerfield’s doctrine and practice included steps of confrontation designed to bring repentance and reconciliation, and that Bill Johnson would bring this particular “next step” into play because the previously efforts to correct his waywardness were not received. Jason may not […]

That is why you can do good things and be a good person, love and care, share and embrace, pray and sing, but never experience Glory – because Glory rests, releases, and represents purpose. If or when you choose your own purpose, no matter how wonderful that purpose may be, Glory watches and waits, on pause in terms of manifesting, because Glory manifests God in order to reveal His character and purpose.

The term “discipline” describes any process or behavior that produces maturity. Self-discipline describes process or behaviors produced by strength of will. In one sense, all discipline is self-discipline even when the discipline received comes through a leader. Submission to that leadership or “following,” applies the discipline. Discipline and punishment differ in both intention and application. Discipline […]

The term “discipline” describes any process or behavior that produces maturity. Self-discipline describes process or behaviors produced by strength of will. In one sense, all discipline is self-discipline even when the discipline received comes through a leader. Submission to that leadership or “following,” applies the discipline. Discipline and punishment differ in both intention and application. Discipline […]

David develops excellent character by passing tests he interprets instead of repeating tests he curses. And, David turns to worship and prayer in these long hours of solitude. His passionate expressions of prophetic intercession mature his spirit, and he shares God’s heart for nations while sharing his earthly father’s heart for his sheep.

David develops excellent character by passing tests he interprets instead of repeating tests he curses. And, David turns to worship and prayer in these long hours of solitude. His passionate expressions of prophetic intercession mature his spirit, and he shares God’s heart for nations while sharing his earthly father’s heart for his sheep.

Discipline strengthens the will so you endure. Discipline strengthens your will so you continue to choose to empty yourself out for the next step, the next turn, the next marker while you stare ahead at Jesus as the only Goal post for the finish line. Discipline strengthens you.

Physical discipline profits little, and that kind of disciplined determination can help you understand Father’s spiritual discipline. However, physical and spiritual disciplines are so different that your strength of will to endure physical discipline limits your endurance of spiritual discipline. [Yes, that is what I said. Read that again.] Your greatest hindrance to winning this race is your own strength and wisdom.

Discipline strengthens the will so you endure. Discipline strengthens your will so you continue to choose to empty yourself out for the next step, the next turn, the next marker while you stare ahead at Jesus as the only Goal post for the finish line. Discipline strengthens you.

Physical discipline profits little, and that kind of disciplined determination can help you understand Father’s spiritual discipline. However, physical and spiritual disciplines are so different that your strength of will to endure physical discipline limits your endurance of spiritual discipline. [Yes, that is what I said. Read that again.] Your greatest hindrance to winning this race is your own strength and wisdom.

Unless or until a disciple finishes the process, he or she fails in his or her discipling. They cannot cease being discipled until they reach the ultimate end.

Unless or until a disciple finishes the process, he or she fails in his or her discipling. They cannot cease being discipled until they reach the ultimate end.

“Jezebel his wife said to Ahab (her husband and Israel’s king), Do you not govern Israel? Arise, eat food, and let your heart be happy. I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” Jezebel whispers, “Trust me. I’ll get you what you want.” She has uncanny ways of being available for people with […]

“Jezebel his wife said to Ahab (her husband and Israel’s king), Do you not govern Israel? Arise, eat food, and let your heart be happy. I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” Jezebel whispers, “Trust me. I’ll get you what you want.” She has uncanny ways of being available for people with […]