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Playlist: Salome’s Honor
Continue readingDream: Terror Hoops
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I am in an Arena.
At least in the building.
I’m backstage, on the edge of the Court.
Watching a man go out to be arrested.
A former basketball player.
He was going to blow the place up.
I helped turn him in.
I’m hoping he forgives me.
That he knew what he was going to do was wrong.
And is glad someone stopped him.
But more than that.
I’m hoping he doesn’t feel alone.
That he doesn’t think I hate or despise him.
Unsolicited Fatherly Advice
StandardBased on everything I have learned over the last several years, here is my current practice for how to confront someone I love that I am concerned about.
It reflects many painful learnings about what I have found to be counterproductive, but I am sure there is still room for improvement. Let me know your thoughts!
Continue readingPlaylist DBJ-SHON: Salome’s Honor
StandardSalome, the mother of James and John, and her complicated relationship to advancing the ministry of Jesus.
Continue readingRedeeming Aphrodite: Girls Knight Out (Part 11)
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Prologue
I stand in the Box of Hades
Holding the hand of Eve.
While the Multitude tears Adam to shreds.
Over and over and over again.
Time seems to stop.
Or perhaps speed up to infinity.
We are frozen somewhere between horror and awe.
By the depths of his sacrifice.
Somehow, thought resumes.
Something snaps me out of my reverie.
Was it a shout from Adam?
Some movement from Eve?
I remember his final command, to save his Bride.
My Mother.
Who suffers no man to rescue her.
From whence no mortal ever returned.
What could a Son of Adam like myself possibly do?
Especially having surrendered the Master Key of Peter!
And then I realize.
I do know one who is neither man nor mortal.
And I’m pretty sure she owes me a favor…
Aphrodite
Continue readingEffective Righteous Prayer
StandardThere are many types of prayer, for many reasons and occasions. This is my current preferred practice for “prevailing” prayer — when I am not ready to take no for an answer.
Continue readingExercising Good Judgement
StandardIt is dangerous to judge others.
It is irresponsible not to.
Communion of the Betrayed
StandardSimilar to HeartSync or Sozo, Communion of the Betrayed (COTB) — also known as Soul Shift — is for inner healing of emotional woundings; but as a public co-devotional practice, inspired by DBJ.
COTB is designed specifically for people who feel they have been betrayed by someone close to them (as Jesus was). This is a very deep wound that requires extraordinary grace.
Special thanks to Jamie Winship of Identity Exchange for his input and encouragement.
DBJ Family Edition (John 13)
StandardA simplified version of DBJ-LOVE-5 we used with our parents and kids.
Continue readingRedeeming Aphrodite: Christmas Adam (Part 10)
StandardPrologue
I stare at the Multitude gathered before Eve, here in Hades’ Box at the End of the World.
Waiting to tear us limb from limb.
And worse.
Ernie: Father, forgive me. I didn’t know what I was doing. I am not able to drink this cup.
Adam: Fear not, my son. I did. I AM!
Eve
DBJ-2021A-7F TROP Jubilee (Friday)
StandardDBJ-2021A-7T TROP Jubilee
StandardSeason Finale for Playlist DBJ-2021A-TROP: The Redemption of Peter
The Spirit Of Self (from Pure Glory)
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by Apostle Gabriel Cross The Lord has revealed to me, the spirit of self, in the life of many believers, which is the spirit of division. One is divided against oneself, always second guessing themselves or what God is saying to them. The spirit of division, hinders and retards you or stops you from fulfilling […]
The Spirit Of Self — Pure Glory
DBJ Season 2: Call for Hosts
StandardThis week is the “Jubilee” recap, ending Season 1 (2021A) of Discipling by Jesus.
Season 2 (2021B) starts the week of April 11th and runs through Pentecost.
Registration will be available soon.
Robby and I are inclined to NOT host any sessions for Season 2, in order to create space for new people to Host. Instead, we are inclined to act as Sponsors to walk alongside new Hosts, who have full autonomy to manage their Sessions as they see fit.
Please let us know ASAP if you are interested!
Playlist DBJ-2021B-LOVE: Loving More Like Jesus
Standard- Wedding at Cana: John 2:1-11
- Woman Caught in Adultery: John 8:1-11
- Rich Young Ruler: Mark 10:17-31
- Unforgiving Servant: Matthew 18:15-35
- Washing Disciples Feet: John 13:1-17
- Fruit of the Vine: John 15:1-17
- Jubilee (Review & Commission)
Redeeming Aphrodite: All Hallows’ Eve (Part 9)
StandardPrologue
Father and I have been taken prisoner by female guards.
I have no idea what is going on.
I wonder if we were betrayed by Hades, when he opened the Box in his Office.
Then I see Adam.
He no longer looks like a truant Child.
He looks like a Man who has stared Death in the eye.
And Death knelt at his feet and called him Master.
I hope he doesn’t do anything stupid.
Then I realize stupidity is inevitable, whenever Man sees Woman.
So instead I start to pray.
Pray he does the Right Stupid Thing.
Eve Continue reading
Redeeming Aphrodite: Seeking Eve (Part 8)
StandardPrologue
As expected, the Office of Hades is locked.
I use the Master Key to open it.
Adam and I enter.
The snappily dressed figure at the desk grins.
He looks surprisingly relaxed.
Maybe he did take that vacation after all.
Redeeming Aphrodite: Son of Adam (Part 7)
StandardPrologue
Where the Hades should I go now?
All the people I care about aren’t here yet.
Jesus warned me I only had a brief time with the Master Key of St. Peter.
How the heck am I supposed to empty out Hell?
Which one person could I reach or succor that could make an outsized difference?
Oh. Duh. I guess there’s a reason I bear his name.
Adam
Continue readingAECN for Jesus: Jessian Discipleship
StandardDiscipling By Jesus aims to become an:
- Amateur
- Experiential
- Curious
- Network
of people who practice denying themselves, taking up their cross, and follow Jesus.
Continue readingDADS Confrontational Devotion
StandardDedicated to my Father.
DECLARE Truth
- God is in control.
- We are absolutely on track for the future He has for us and our loved ones.
- How quickly and thoroughly we yield to Him determines how fast and painful it will be to reach that future
ASK Better Questions
a) What in Ernie needs to change?
b) What in me needs to change?
DOCUMENT Listening
- Set a time to seek the Holy Spirit for answers
- Write down whatever you hear
SHARE Results
- Present it to me as “This is what I think I heard,”
- Not “This is what I think you should do.”
