In my last entry I noted that the roots of capitalism are to be found in the Roman Empire, and I asked the question whether the retreat of the imperial spirit has led to today’s financial chaos. Today I want to suggest that the first response by the church (in the so called ‘west’ at [...]
Today and tomorrow Dyfed Roberts from North Wales is blogging for us under the title of: The retreat of empire and its effects. This makes comment on the current financial situation with regard to empire. Historically, as empires have retreated society was left in turmoil. A contemporary example is the state of Zimbabwe, still in [...]
Thanks to all who have made comments on the last set of blogs on transformation. Here are a few last comments: Humility is such a key to see the kingdom advance. It cannot be about replacing those who rule with another set of people who rule in the same spirit. We are involved in warfare [...]
Today I come to the final area I have describes as a gate: that of Family and community. How is family to be defined and how much can it be re-defined? These are two enormous questions. Let me, however, state that family wholeness is the bedrock of society, and it is an area that will [...]
Media and communication… Really appreciated the comments on yesterday’s blog, and am aware that there is a big overlap today with the media, as art speaks, however media does cover areas beyond the art sphere, so I still consider it a separate ‘gate’. My experience on the isle of Wight also has helped me understand [...]
Today a few thoughts on the the arts and entertainment gate. The arts are powerful when understood prophetically, or maybe even sacramentally. At the heart of my thinking is the nature of symbolism, design and signs: they point to a reality beyond themselves, and draw that reality through themselves to the location or people. Heaven, [...]
Before commenting on education, for those interested there is already an interesting comment made yesterday on the politics / media overlap and conflict. Today I am considering the realm of education. Again there are overlaps here. Is education the responsibility of government – is it simply a sub-section of politics; or is it the responsibility [...]
The gate of politics – including law and order, the judiciary, etc.: all aspects that are in place for the governing of society. We need such a shift here. The words ‘politician’ and ‘honesty’ do not sit well together. There is little trust for politicians, many operate short term, play the popularity game for sake [...]
Another ‘gate’ is that of health, science and technology (the discovery of all that is in within God’s creation for healing and betterment). God is a creator and he has put within the heart of humanity the desire for discovery. The consummation is not that of a garden but of a city in which all [...]
Business, economics & commerce Money is not evil, but the love of money is a / the root of all evil. There is a great challenge to those who operate in this realm, for Jesus focused the battle for our allegiance down to God or mammon. The Apocalypse talks about the battle being over being [...]
A little more on the ‘gates’. If we shift things spiritually (in the ‘heavens’) we have to then shift things culturally. Legislation is very important but it is also insufficient. If all we do as believers is campaign for laws we will find that we draw a line today, but tomorrow it shifts yet again. [...]
Much of the material that will be central to these posts will cover perspectives on the 'gates' of society, the places of influence that shape the culture. If transformation is a desired outcome, such aspects as strategic prayer and understanding the redemptive gifts of places will play their part. As prayer opens up space, filling it will be vital, not in a controlling, top-down sense, but with a servant spirit. Finding appropriate terminology is difficult. Maybe 'transformation' is not the right term, perhaps 'transfiguration', where inner qualities burst through.
I have chosen to use the term 'gates' and although they can be defined any number of ways these are the seven ways I have chosen to group them by:
These are in two formats. Epub can be read in many ereaders, such as Ipad, kobo etc.; if using a kindle then the format will be mobi. If there are difficulties in reading the format an internet search should show any peculiarities for your specific ereader
Vol 1.1 Epub format Vol 1.1 Mobi format
Vol 1.2 Epub format Vol 1.2 Mobi format
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The Starfish Portal
Wolfgang Simson (author of Houses that Change the World) recently sent me an ebook that I am making available here (click on image). He is opening a web site at starfishportal.net, where more resources will become available. The vision is based on 4 current things that God is doing: I) Jesus is King, not merely [...]