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BISHOP THOMAS DEXTER JAKES... Scriptural Basis: Malachi 4:4-6; Proverbs 22:28;23:10; and 1 John 2:12-14 For more than two decades now, I've "curiously watched", "courageously pursued", and "carelessly acted", as both a "DISTANT SON" - waiting in the wings, and as a DEVELOPING STUDENT - "learning from the movements" of BISHOP THOMAS DEXTER JAKES! One of the IMPORTANT principles of "The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus" is, "Our repentance should reflect "the degree" of our disobedience or missteps, without owning any condemnation, shame or fear about God being "big enough" and "merciful enough" to recognize "when our hearts were right"; but know when our actions or our expressions were NOT! IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: I have NOT been in communication with Papa Jakes for OVER eleven years, via a face-to-face encounter, phone call, or through ministry attendan...

**THROWBACK POST FROM 2007** I think there has been more war and more bloodshed over the philosophical disagreements and resistance to traditions, than we could probably account for through reviewing all the chronicles of history and our own family heritages! For one, I know that we're all aware of the common family battles on television that have existed for generation after generation, and no one really remembers "why" they're fighting.  Recently, on a re-run of the old Andy Griffith show on TV Land, the Winfield and McCoy families were in one of those ridiculous disputes; but the son of the Winfield's - and the daughter of the McCoy's "fell in love".  Their youthful love prevailed above the pedantic arguments of their predecessors and parents, and eventually changed the direction of their future generations; at least that is how I would have ended the story.. Well, I realize that I have fallen prey to the same misaligned thinking...

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I am constantly challenged by seeing people in need, but GOD is speaking too me about "why there's SO MANY lacking in this season"! I'LL SAY THIS, and move on.. GOD GIVES SEED TO THE SOWER, but too many of God's People are sowing into: - Broken Cisterns - Greed & Mismanagement - Unaccountable Ministries In turn, because there's NO ANOINTING to "break the power of the Spirit of Mammon and it's operation" - over many ministries, PEOPLE LACK - when they shouldn't be! PLEASE PRAY & AGREE that God send me "faithful monthly partners"... I've initially asked The Lord for 500 partners to give an average of $25.00 per month.. This covers: - TCFKA National/Int'l Discipleship Centers - Financial support for commitments made to fund the livelihood and education of children in both India and Zambia - PIHIM's General Operating Cost - HHCI "Chapters" in Urban-Centers - VPN Outreach for TCFKA ...

A "believer's reality" can be so fragile, when their NOT fully "grounded in Christ", and especially since so many "so-called Christians" - "mentally-assent" to the ideals of Christianity", without a CLUE on the necessity and importance of cultivating and nurturing an intimate and vital relationship with Jesus Christ; who will do much more than bring us into the "sphere of profession" (I.e. "Church attendance" and "social gatherings"); while we truly NEVER become a "citizen of the Kingdom of God"! Why isn't the "heartfelt sincerity", "serious attitudes" and "focused dispositions" of most believers - NOT "enough", to bring us into the fullness of God's plans and purposes? Because, none of those things - though very important, have anything to do with the simplicity of - OBEDIENCE! INTERESTING SCIENCE... Current "brain research" h...

I'VE NOTICED, the more that I interact with "people in general", where I REALLY need to be cautious - is amongst the ultra-religious, the hyper-spiritual, and the uneducated spokesperson's, who has "just enough truth from God's Word - to be DANGEROUS"! I've also noticed that "Biblical Illiteracy" is the primary culprit - lurking behind the pedantic arguments, insults and "peddling" that demonstrates the degree of immaturity and idleness that gives birth to ill-equipped and "poisonous people".. LORD, HELP US... I've seen the gross imbalance of opinions, preferences and "slanted" bible commentary that "drives one-point across", to turnaround and break twenty other passages or principles of Scripture; to prove their misguided and misinformed point of views! SOME FOLKS are "marked" for chaos, confusion, and correction, so attempting to "save them", "heal them...

A "multi-faceted life or calling" requires a "multi-dimensional grace or context" - for application, comprehension and understanding of God's Design & Purpose, for your future! The degree of preparation denotes "the potential" and "the implications" thereof, of what - "yielding to HIM", will mean! Somewhere in our determinations to be "free", we've gotten "out of balance and weird", about being accountable and responsible to others... The "sophisticated consumer" has now created an environment - where people believe "research on the Internet" is "qualification enough", instead of seeking help from an educated professional; like an attorney, doctor, Elder/Pastor, or Tax Attorney... "In the church", we either swing from the pendulum of "strict allegiance to one person", or "no accountability to anyone - BUT GOD"?  Not SO! Our "co...