Category Archives: Kingdom Values

Best Books of 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Jason

Each year, I set myself a goal of reading one book per week. It’s an ambitious goal and I rarely ever hit the mark. This year I’m finishing with a total of 45 books read. But given the hectic pace … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Receiving Gifts, Part 2

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Jason

The Bible tells us that God is the best gift-giver. James 1:17, Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. God’s gifts are good … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Physical Touch, Part 3

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Jason

You really see all of this coming together in a Gospel story about two people who were healed by Jesus through physical touch. Matthew 9:18-25 …a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Physical Touch, Part 2

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Jason

Since Jesus is our ultimate example, I want to look at how He did this. Jesus didn’t come to earth as a ghost or a spirit. He came in a physical body. John 1:14, The Word became flesh and dwelt … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Physical Touch, Part 1

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Jason

Physical touch is a powerful communication tool. A handshake is a way of communicating a greeting. Or, perhaps in some circumstances, it represents the sealing of a business agreement. A hug sends a message of warmth and sympathy. A high-five … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Acts of Service, Part 2

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Jason

We’ve already talked about words of affirmation in this series. Some people really need to hear those words in order for their emotional tanks to be filled. But there are others among us who are more of the mindset that … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Acts of Service, Part 1

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Jason

For the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on the five love languages identified by Dr. Gary Chapman. I think this has the potential to spark good discussion with loved ones, with the goal of being more attuned to the … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Quality Time, Part 3

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Jason

I want to close out this portion of the love language series with another look at Scripture. This might be the most powerful example of quality time I can find in the Bible. Now when Job’s three friends heard of … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Quality Time, Part 2

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Jason

So what do we mean by quality time? Well, it’s more than simply spending time together. It needs to be quality time, not just down time. Quality time is NOT just sitting in the same room together. It’s not “screening … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Quality Time, Part 1

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Jason

If you show me how you spend your time, I can show you what you love. That’s because the way we use our time is an indicator of what we love. It has been said that time is more valuable … Continue reading →

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