God has a family plan for each of us (Psalm 68:5-6), a plan to prosper and not harm us (Jeremiah 29:11). For some, the thought that God would use family, especially their family, as an instrument of blessing may be unthinkable, even troubling. Regardless of the dysfunction, abuse, rejection or abandonment we may associate with our personal family experience, God’s Family Plan offers a strategy for redemption and recovery. Holy Spirit is inviting all of us to establish the foundation of gener ...
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As I woke up this morning, what I heard went something like this, “This is as the Ninth of Av for the Church in America.” For those who may not be familiar with the “Ninth of Av,” Av is a month on the Hebrew Calendar. It usually falls in a July/August time frame on our modern calendar. The Ninth day of Av was a significant decision day in the Histo…
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God’s words are like seeds; when they have been planted, they will grow, mature, and bring forth an abundant harvest. In Isaiah 55:11 in the New King James Translation, God describes the process like this: “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper …
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On December 8, 2018, I received a vision of a train emerging from darkness with bright lights illuminating the rails before it. As I have meditated on the meaning of this vision, I have come to understand this vision as insight into an Emerging Greater Glory Generation, a revelation of a new, powerful generational alignment that God is forming amon…
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The Passover Paradigm: God's Timeless Household Strategy
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The title and concept for this session can be found in Chapter Two of a book my wife Kathie and I published in 2019 entitled “God’s Family Plan: Establishing Generational Blessing,” This book is available in the RockAware.co Online Store and on Amazon. I want to make some quick comments before we get into today’s podcast: 1. In this Session, Script…
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EPISODE 2 - The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But The Truth
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Today’s podcast is Part Two of “The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing but The Truth.” All of the episodes in this series are focused on answering the question, “What on Earth is Going On???” We are going to be spending a lot of time in John’s gospel today. In John’s writing, Jesus offers significant insight into the subject of “The Truth.” With t…
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The Truth, Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth
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Today’s episode is entitled “The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth.” With today’s podcast, we begin a series of podcasts that will explore the answer to the question, “What on Earth is Going On?” For many, the beginning of this decade, the decade of the twenty-twenties, may be characterized by three words: COVID, chaos and confusion.…
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In this New Year’s season as we begin 2023, it seems like a good time to listen, ponder, consider, and meditate about the year we are entering. Jesus said it’s important to live with discernment and an understanding of the times and seasons of our lives. During an encounter with the Jewish religious leaders of His day, Jesus rebuked them for not be…
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A Household Covering for a Time Such as This
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Given what’s happening in our nation with the Uvalde shooting, gender confusion, the baby formula shortage and the pending Supreme Court ruling on Roe V Wade…to mention just a few. I believe it would be appropriate at this time for parents, grand parents and Spiritual parents, heads of households, male or female, mother or father, married or single…
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On the way to church this Sunday, May 15th 2022, I heard a phrase: “I will not be obfuscated.” At that time, I didn’t know the meaning of the word “obfuscated.” It is not a word that I would normally use in everyday conversation. So, Kathie looked it up online while I continued to drive us to The Gate Church for pre-service prayer. Holy Spirit know…
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Father God designed His master plan for humanity to be family-centered and multi-generational. According to Deuteronomy 6, God’s system - His commands, decrees, and regulations – are intended to bless you, your children and your grandchildren so that your entire family will enjoy long life and have prosperous years ahead of you. God’s plan is for e…
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As Kathie and I were in a time of Bible reading and prayer, Holy Spirit spoke to me as Kathie was reading the account of the feeding of the 5,000 from Mark Chapter 6:30-44. Matthew, Chapter 14:13-21 and John 6:1-14 also contain accounts of feeding 5,000. Incidentally, there were likely 2-4 times that number of people that were fed in these accounts…
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The title of today’s podcast is “Remember the Alamo Bowl!” It’s based on a Holy Spirit encounter my wife Kathie had on the morning of December 30th 2021, the morning after the Alamo Bowl was played. In Kathie’s words, “I woke up seeing a special shoe; it was a pointed toe slider. Sliders are the kind of shoes that you just slip on; they are easy to…
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Daniel - A Prophet Prays For His Nation - ENCORE 2021
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Although this was originally posted in the summer of 2020, I have been led to post it again. I believe this podcast is as relevant and urgent today (maybe more so) than it was when it was originally posted. For quite some time, I have been drawn to the Prophet Daniel’s intercessory prayer for Israel found in Daniel, Chapter 9….verses 1-19. In this …
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You may have noticed that we haven’t posted a new podcast episode for a while. I have been in the process of writing what I believe will be multiple podcast episodes, but they just aren’t ready to post at this time. However, I can release to you what I heard this morning as I was preparing for breakfast and the day ahead. First of all, I heard “Sto…
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As a frame of reference, I am recording this during the first week of August, 2021. Earlier this week while I was praying in the Spirit I began to hear a prophetic word. Holy Spirit is announcing, “The word of the day is “reconciliation.” As I have meditated on this word, I have discovered some insights I really must share with you. I want to begin…
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I believe Holy Spirit is again speaking to believers through the Hebrew Calendar. Beginning at sundown July 17th …it will be Tisha B’ Av, or the 9th of Av…Av being the fifth month on the Hebrew calendar. Many of you may have never heard of Tisha B’ Av or the 9th of Av before today. But it is a significant date in both ancient and modern Israel. Thi…
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The Power of Passover or The Passover Paradigm
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Some of you may have been taught that Passover is a Jewish Holiday…An Old Testament event that Christians just don’t celebrate. Many years ago I learned “The Old is in the New contained and the New is in the Old explained. The New Testament is filled with quotes from the Old Testament and the Old Testament offers a prophetic understanding of the Ne…
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Today's episode begins with a reading of 1 Chronicles Chapter 12 verses 1 and 32 from the Amplified Bible Verse one says… These are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he still concealed himself from Saul the son of Kish; they were among the courageous men who helped him in battle. As we drop down to verse 32, we will find one particular gr…
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After all of the twists, turns and chaos of 2020…You may wonder what on earth is coming next and how do we get ready for it? How do we prepare for 2021? God can use anything to bring us the revelation and insight we need to prepare for the future. Numbers, Chapter 22: verses 21-32 tell us how God used a talking donkey to warn a man named Balaam and…
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Holy Spirit has been nudging me to share this testimony. He is gentle but insistent and persistent. So here goes. It was the summer of 1988. Dave’s job required him to fly all over the nation and work for a week at a time in different locations. I was a teacher at the local Christian school but since it was summer I was at home. Each Friday, before…
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I believe It would be an oversimplification to say that these are distressing and trying times. In many respects, I believe these days fit the description and instruction found in Ephesians 5:15-16. I want read this passage from the Amplified Bible…. 15 Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning th…
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Have you ever been in a car that’s run out of gas in the middle of nowhere? Or, Have you ever been miles from the nearest gas station when the gas warning light came on? Either of these situations can be stressful, even dangerous. Obviously, the way to avoid being stranded in the middle of no-where or stressing out over that “near empty” warning li…
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Bleeding Kansas – Its Meaning for America Today
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During our recent journeys, while driving through Northeast Kansas near the Missouri border, Dave and I repeatedly passed highway signs that pointed to the site of the Marais des Cygnes Massacre. Although born and raised in Kansas, I don’t remember hearing about that massacre in history class. Finally, when we came to the signs for the eighth time,…
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Yesterday was a long day of preparation for today’s podcast. When I went to sleep last night, I was still not fully ready to record it…But, this morning, I woke up to a God encounter. I want to share that first. As I woke up this morning, God began to talk to me about time, eternity and the Great I AM… But, in all of that, God has a sense of humor.…
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Night Vision Goggles - Conquering The Darkness
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I would like to begin today’s podcast by establishing a Scriptural focal point. I am reading from Ephesians 6:10-12 The Passion Translation…. Now my beloved ones, I have saved these most important truths for last: Be supernaturally infused with strength through your life-union with the Lord Jesus. Stand victorious with the force of his explosive po…
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Fully Alive “Secondhand Lions” is one of my favorite movies. It’s a family film that tells the story of a shy adolescent boy with a troubled mother that sends him to live with 2 eccentric old uncles. At first, the boy finds the uncles are more than a little scary. They live on an isolated farm in rural Texas and both have fully activated their 2nd …
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I want to begin today’s Podcast by reading the words of Jesus found in Luke 21:28. I am reading from The Voice Translation….. So when the troubles begin, don’t be afraid. Look up—raise your head high, because the truth is that your liberation is fast approaching. These words are a portion of Luke’s account of Jesus’ prophetic warning of cataclysmic…
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The Sky Is Falling Testimony - A Personal Testimony
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Just now, as I was sharing my testimony about the ceiling falling in, Holy Spirit reminded me of the children’s story ‘Chicken Little.’ I love children’s literature and have found that adults can enjoy stories right along with the little ones; so here goes . . . There are many versions of this story, but I’ll share the one that begins like this - O…
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Preparing for A New Year Ahead I would like to ask you two questions? Were you prepared for 2020? Will you be prepared for 2021? Kathie and I have already begun to listen and to look for insight and Holy Spirit guidance for the new year ahead. Over the past several years, we have learned the significance of the times and seasons revealed in the Jew…
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Courage in the Midst of Chaos and Confusion!
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Today's podcast unpacks 3 principles that can be activated in times of transition and change, and even in chaos and confusion, much like the times and seasons we are living in today. Here’s a recap - · Remember the prophetic words that have been spoken over you! · Remember the Word of God! · Remember who is fighting with you! Let’s also remember an…
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