Entries by Karl Thomas

#166 Leadership

Romans 12:8 (NLT) “If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.” Acts 15:22 (NLT) “The men chosen were two of the church leaders—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas.” 1 Timothy 3:1 (NKJV) “This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, {Overseer – Episkopos} he desires a […]

#165 F-Bomb #5: Finances

Financial Freedom Proverbs 8:17-18 “I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.” Proverbs 3:9-19 “Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will […]

#163 F-Bomb #3: Factions

“Transformation is my favorite game and in my experience, anger and frustration are the result of you not being authentic somewhere in your life or with someone in your life. Being fake about anything creates a block inside of you. Life can’t work for you if you don’t show up as you.”     Jason Mraz Frustration […]

#161 F-Bomb: Frustration

Frustration:— a feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems. “Transformation is my favorite game and in my experience, anger and frustration are the result of you not being authentic somewhere in your life or with someone in your life. Being fake about anything creates a block […]

#160 Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Pastor D Karl Thomas Sunday, October 12, 2014 Cicero who lived in Rome between 106 – 43 BC said that, ”gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues but the parent of all others”. Colossians 3:17 “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving […]

#159 Doors #5

Deuteronomy 24 19 “When you reap your harvest in your field, and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. 20 When you beat your […]

#158 Doors #4: Open The Door

Doors #4: Open the Door — D. Karl Thomas “I Am the door” Acts 2:47 “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” Matthew 6:6 “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret […]

#156 Doors #2: Better Together

John 10:1-10, 24-25, 30 “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more […]

#155 Doors #1: I am the Door

How many doors have you been through already today? Don’t slam the door! Open that door right now! Jam your hand in a door.. foot caught in a door … Dylan split ear in half running through parking lot. The creaky door in the middle of the night when I was quietly trying to sneak […]