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Happy 3rd Year Anniversary Thy Kingdom Carriers!
Dr. Nancy B. Schwartz Philippines/Florida Letter From Publisher
››Purposeful Living
Celebrate Immanuel The King of Glory!
The Power of Praise
Pastor Mike Hill
Moultrie, Georgia
That's Why
Praise You.... Kingdom Messenger
The Power of Thanksgiving
Maurizio Tiezzi Siena,Italy
Germany Kingdom Messenger
Join Us! Oct - Dec 2013
Eric Supen
ISSN 2164-148X (Print) ISSN 2164-1501 (Online)
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Table of Contents Publisher’s Letter..................................4. Greetings...............................................7 Kingdom Messengers Pakistan...........................................8 Philippines.......................................9 Italy................................................10 Germany........................................11 Mauritius........................................12 Purposeful Living................................13 Golden Rule Award.............................14 Within the Globe............................16-18 Empowerment.....................................19 God of Science....................................20 A Deeper Look ...................................21 New Connection.............................22-23 Ambassadors on the Move ..................24 Holistic Health....................................26 Feature - Pastor Reggie Jones..............27 Season’s Greetingings ....................28-29 Awake Nations ..............................30-31
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Connecting and Uniting His Children Worldwide “Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:21 (KJV) Publisher Nancy B. Schwartz Enterprises thykingdomcarriers@ yahoo.com www.nancybschwartz.com Editor and Executive Editor Nancy B. Schwartz (Florida/Philippines) Articles Editor Dr. Kevin Storr (Texas) Editorial Board Nancy B. Schwartz (Florida/Philippines) Dr. Rod Howell (Alabama) Dr. Kevin Storr (Texas) Creative Design Julie Rezendes (Florida) julie@jlrezcommunications.com Chief Marketing Ambassador Timothy Ellington (Virginia) advancingkingdombusiness@gmail.com Contributing Writers Nancy Bocalan Schwartz (Florida/Philippines) Patricia Banks Moore (South Carolina) Maurizio Tiezzi (Italy) Dr. Leonard Robinson (Pennsylvania) Dr. Kevin Storr (Texas) Derrick Wood (Virginia) Lavada Humphrey (Illinois) Israel Ikpeka (Nigeria) Dr. Helen Copeland (Florida) Julio Alvarado (Wisconsin) Mike Hill (Georgia) Dr. Dana Davis (North Carolina) Devin Rajah (Mauritius) Eric Supen (Germany) Glenn Bleakney (Canada) Dr. Rod Howell (Alabama) Pastor Reggie Jones (South Carolina) Pastor Rodney Ballenger (South Carolina) Pastor Tim Copeland (South Carolina) Apostle DC Terry Sr. (South Carolina)
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years have come and gone but the Lord our Savior has come and Many never left. Life in this physical world constantly undergoes change; which is perhaps the in one form and way or another. One thing that is guaranteed not to change is change because we are in a finite world. Our Creator who is Spirit never changes and is Infinite. The God-Life or God-Breath He breathed into the nostrils of Adam was the eternal and incorruptible nature that was to never change about man. It was the immortality or eternity, just like our, Creator that was lost after the fall of Adam. But THANKS be to God for He is never unprepared nor caught off guard. He sent His Son to give us Himself, Eternal, Infinite and Everlasting Life, through His Spirit after Jesus Resurrected. We NOW have access to regain back what was lost through Jesus Christ and begin to experience the life in the Spirit. There are many reasons for us to be thankful about which we don’t realize sometimes until we lose it or a person. Count all that you have in Him and give Him thanks and celebrate! I celebrate this season because of you, my brothers and sisters in Christ. May the joy, peace and love stay forever in your heart for they are never changing fruits in the Holy Spirit. The Eternal Life of God is now back WITH US, through Immanuel. Let Him reign and rule our hearts not just this season but every season. The Kingdom of God is within us if the King of Glory is in us. The King has come in earth and let us share with others the GOOD NEWS that The Kingdom of God has arrived.
Nancy B. Schwartz 3rd
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Celebrating Three Years. Glory be to God!! View the digital magazine online by visiting www.thykingdomcarriers.com and you can download the file so you can print it for your copy.
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I will PRAISE God’s name in song and GLORIFY HIM with THANKSGIVING. - Psalm 69:30
The Pursuit of Kingdom Value is a bold foraging into the complicated mindset of human capital and significance. The end result is a mapped, simple paradigm of thought, birthed from the reduction of complicated ideology and defined by the Kingdom’s presentation of human worth. Dr. Myles Munroe We as people perceive value through differing lens; this perspective shapes how we respond to our parents, peers, leaders and life challenges. Professor Storr early in The Pursuit of Kingdom Value surgically exposes the inadequacies and fallacies of conventional thoughts and commonly held misunderstandings on value. He reconstructs the subject in a handsome thesis which is sure to bring a shine to the gold which is - every person reading this book. As you journey through the pages you will learn how to: • • • •
Utilize and live by the Kingdom’s presentation of value. Recognize how value is currently defined. Increase your value through appreciation. Cultivate your value through opportunities and time management. • Trade your value for personal and corporate benefit.
AVAILABLE October 2013 at www.kevinstorr.com and www.amazon.com
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Greetings
It is always my distinct pleasure and an honor to greet the Global Family of Thy Kingdom Carries with the love of Christ and with an abundance of Joy! As we approach the end of 2013 we pause at a moment of “Selah” and reflect on the many blessings and manifestations we have encountered over the year. This leads us to give unending praise and thanksgiving to our Father. We are a people that are mindful to keep praise on our lips and peace in our hearts as a daily lifestyle, thereby enhancing the existence of our purpose and destiny. Our praise, worship, prayer and fasting are weapons and a standard during times of adversities. It renews our mind, strengthens our faith, and brings a refreshing to our spirit man. As a former Praise and Worship Leader, I know it is common to experience moments of disappointments and despair. Still, take heart and push through the irritants with your celebration of praise. That simply means, regardless of what’s going on around you, your weapon of praise is a 24 hour “chain breaker.” It solicits the Father’s presence and gives His Holy Angels permission to contend on our behalf.
I remember reading an article (thank you Victoria Osteen) about the stages an oyster must endure from the surrounding elements, to eliminate the irritants for producing a precious pearl. Praise is the eliminating factor to our life’s irritants, producing within us precious jewels and gems that are valuable to the Kingdom. One last encouraging thought I would like to leave with you. We celebrate our Great God with praise, thanksgiving, psalms and love. This act of kindness to our King is reciprocated to His people, Zeph. 3:15. The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty and He will save; He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing! Yes! We are His prized possession and the Lord sings and rejoices over you! I decree and declare that the remainder of 2013 will be super fabulous for you! Let us continue to move forward with a praise of celebration on our lips to His Majesty. All hail the King of Glory!
Favor and Blessings ✽
Patricia Banks Moore Spartanburg, South Carolina pattybmoore@yahoo.com
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Thy Kingdom Come….! God’s Kingdom is where He is King; it is eternal and unchanging, but at times appears to vary in extent and authority because we are trapped in time. Only those who obey the Heavenly Father may enter the Kingdom of God, Matt. 7:21. The Kingdom demands that God be first in the lives of His people, ahead of all personal needs, interests and cares.
God’s Kingdom is eternal and He alone has the absolute right to be King over his creation because he created it, Jer. 10:10; Dan. 4.:34.; Ps. 95:3-5. In addition, God’s Kingdom is established “from of old” and exists “from all eternity,” Ps. 74.:12; Psalm 93:12. Finally, He has prepared his Kingdom for his people since the creation of the world, Matt. 25:34.. Jesus taught his disciples to pray that God’s Kingdom would come on earth, as it already is in Heaven; implying that the Kingdom is not completely here yet, Luke 11:2. Similarly, Paul expressed his confidence that God would deliver him from every evil attack and bring him safely to the Heavenly Kingdom, 2 Tim. 4.:18. Jesus’ frequent message was “repent, for the Kingdom is near.” He came to bring the Kingdom to earth; whose growth has both visible and invisible aspects. The visible aspect is the growth of the visible Church. The invisible or spiritual aspect is the growth of the Kingdom within God’s people and in the number of people recognizing the King. It works among the people when good news of the Kingdom grows in the hearts of men. God wants His people to be successful. In order for that to happen, we have to first acquire, knowledge of how the Kingdom of God works. There are certain principles of success in the Bible that are hidden like precious jewels awaiting anyone willing to search the scriptures for them.
Shahzad Ansar The Vision Church Ministries Lahore, Pakistan
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❝ There are certain principles of success in the Bible that are hidden like precious jewels awaiting anyone willing to search the scriptures for them. ❞ The Kingdom of God however, works on supernatural principles. Once we learn the Kingdom’s principles and how they work, we can look to God for supernatural supply. If we live as pleasing to God as He tells us by treating others fairly and with respect; keeping the commandments and testifying to others of the goodness of God; we can be assured the blessings of God’s Kingdom. ✽
About Author: Shahzad Ansar is Founder and Senior Pastor at THE VISION church ministries, a non-profit; faith based church planting apostolic organization. he has planted five churches and college of leadership & missions in pakistan. he is also teaching the urdu language and literature at forman christian college university, lahore. in addition, he hosts a nationwide weekly fm radio show and is an anchor of the tv talk show, “the Journey of faith.”
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JOY, PEACE a nd LOVE TO All Nations “Our Lord, the King of Glory, is worthy of all our Praise and Worship.”
“There is none like YOU!” Truly, there is
none like Him. Our Lord, the King of Glory, is worthy of ALL our Praise and Worship. The best offering of praise and worship to the King is our living being that is pure and holy in Christ. The blood of Jesus has purified our souls and spirits that we may be a fragrant offering to Him. He has given us the power of grace and mercy that we may live according to His will, image and likeness for this world to know that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Jesus, who is life, was sent as The Life Giving Spirit with the Kingdom or Government of Heaven upon His shoulders. Everyone needs the God-Life Jesus provides, which was lost after the fall of Adam. Jesus is the true life, living in us and within the sphere of the Kingdom of God. Let there be singing, dancing and rejoicing this season for life has been birthed and now seated at the right hand of the Father. Let there be joy to the world through us, the sons of the King and the carriers of His glory
and kingdom. Let us proclaim the good news that He and His Kingdom have arrived, and together provide the answers to the questions of our world. From the Philippines to all nations I send and give you joy, peace and love in the Holy Spirit through Christ that is in you. Come, let us go together and dwell in Him, THE REASON OF THIS SEASON! ✽
Nancy Bocalan Schwartz Philippines/Florida Nancyschwartz4.4.@yahoo.com
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That’s why I praise you, Lord Jesus! Praise is about thanking, honoring and blessing God for who He is and what He has done for us.
It is proper and natural for the citizens of God’s Kingdom to be thankful to the King for all He has done. However, praise given beforehand also prepares us to receive from Him what we have yet to see. There is a special power in praising Him while still in the midst of troubles and difficulties; this is how we enable the correct environment for heavenly things to happen on earth. It is amazing that in any circumstance and crisis we have the potential to proclaim and rejoice in the love, faithfulness, favor, mercy and power of God. This potential ability dwells in our human spirit and it is a God given urge to transcend and see beyond our earthly condition. It operates by trust, which also is a gift from God; given to allow the spiritual urge to remain united with Him.
“hAppy Are the ones who do not see, but trust AnywAy,”
Praise is the attitude of thanksgiving and blessing we maintain John 20:29 while ‘seeing beyond’ the physical realm. We trust that the destiny our heavenly Father designed for us will be accomplished in our lives. It may take time to be seen in this dimension, but our destiny is eternal and existed before your birth - it is called - eternal life. It was given to us and cannot fail in its manifestation, unless we lack trust, therefore we should praise God for it in every situation! Jesus Himself told Thomas, “happy are the ones who do not see, but trust anyway,” John 20:29. Faithful trust and praise to God are the heavenly ingredients for a happy life on earth. They produce in us a special, unceasing excitement that comes out of a deep sense of unity with our King. Praise gives us the assurance of being part of His plan and it keeps reminding us that the Master is alive and with us. I am convinced with all my heart, that
if we continually trust and praise Him, we will surely see all His promises manifested in our lives and we will see His will done on earth, just as it is in Heaven, Matt. 6:10. That’s why I praise Him; for God is good all the time. Everything He does or allows to happen is always done well. Therefore we should faithfully trust that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him and are called in accordance with His purpose, Rom. 8:29. The expression of this trust is exalting His great name, while expecting the Holy Spirit to inspire in us, both the willing and working for what pleases Him according to His plan, Phil. 2:13. As we unite with the Messiah, we can praise Him and sing our new song, “Lord, I trust you and I entrust my life to you; I rely fully on you!” ✽
Author maurizio tiezzie of siena, italy has released his first book in his country and language. stay tuned for the english version that is coming to the united States soon!
Maurizio Tiezzi Italy maurizio@cantonuovo.org
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The Power of Thanksgiving Giving thanks to God is a Kingdom
value; and as Christians we should practice it daily because of its supernatural nature. Thanksgiving unlocks possibilities in situations that look seemingly impossible. When Jesus prayed for Lazarus’ resurrection, He thanked God for having heard His prayers before anyone saw it answered. John 11:4.0-4.4. Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, I thank that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. (Emphasis mine, NIV) Jesus employed the prayer of thanksgiving and governmental decree to reverse an impossible situation in the natural realm. Sometimes when our circumstances look impossible, a prayer of thanksgiving might be the key needed to turn our circumstances around. One of the strategies satan employs during times of warfare is to have the participants focus on the problems rather than a solution. He turns their attention to what is wrong, impossible or negative. This strategy causes people to be fearful, worried and magnifies the problems.
Such response creates an atmosphere of impossibilities and in most cases reinforces negative attitudes. Philippians 4.:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Emphasis mine, NKJV) God’s plan for our lives is for the peace of heaven to govern our hearts and minds, rather than fear or worry. Prayer, supplication and thanksgiving releases the peace of God needed to keep our hearts and minds focused on Him. In situations of intimidation, fear or worry, thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father empowers us to discover God’s possibilities. Thanksgiving makes us hopeful, because it focuses our perspective, thoughts and affections on God’s integrity; this leads to His assistance and intervention. Thanksgiving is a Kingdom strategy of warfare which the Bible instructs us to use in every circumstance. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (Emphasis mine, NIV)
GROWING IN THANKSGIVING
Can you remember the last time you wrote out and meditated on the good things God did in
your life, for your family, job or nation? I would suggest focusing on those good things; this does not mean you are denying your circumstances. The Bible however, instructs us about the focus of our meditation; which eventually influences our confession and circumstances. Philippians 4.: 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. (Emphasis mine, NKJV) I suggest you write out, meditate on and thank God for, the good things He has done, is doing and will do in your life. Thank Him for your life, family, job, city, nation and all the things you were able to accomplish. When this supernatural attitude of thanksgiving becomes a daily habit, you will have created an atmosphere of miracles and divine intervention. Are you in a season of rest or warfare? Irrespective of the season you are in at this time; apply the strategy of focusing on who God is in prayer, praise and thanksgiving. This strategy invites God into your life or circumstances and empowers you to have faith, receive godly solutions and confront any giant. May you continue to enjoy the peace of Heaven, the possibilities of God and His divine intervention through the power of thanksgiving, in Jesus’ name; amen.” ✽
Eric N. Supen, Germany esupen@googlemail.com
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Trusting and Praising God in Every Situation Everyday should provide an opportunity of thanksgiving and praise. We should never take God’s gifts for granted; we should always be thankful and praising Him for all His blessings. We are blessed to be children of the King and together, let us give thanks to our Lord Jesus who has given us eternal life. God’s gift to us is a new-life filled with righteousness, peace, joy, and intimacy with Him; therefore praise should be a part of our everyday lifestyle. It is through praise that God wants us to acknowledge Him; what He has done and what He will do for us. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth, Psalms 34.:1.
“i will eXtol the lord At All times; his prAise will AlwAys be on my lips.”
But we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a Psalms 34:1 holy nation, a peculiar people; that we should show forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Not only do we praise him with our lips, but our lives should praise Him. We must praise His Name for turning our tears into pearls and our scars into stars. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6. Beloved friends, do not give up hope when faced with trials and uncertainties in life. God has not abandoned you, He is present by your side to help, comfort, and strengthen; just begin praising Him now. This praise will be glorious and will lead you out upon the waters into new depths of His Spirit. ✽
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is: Thanks to our LORD JESUS who is Holy and awesome who pours out His Abundance in my life in the Name of Jesus, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords and Savior of the world, Giver of Life, Immanuel; God with me and Victory is mine. I-am going to the Nations of the world with Goodness which follows me all my days. Devin Rajah Bambous, Mauritius www.bagchurch.org
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“…And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twentyfour elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne…” JRev. 4:9-10 ESV
It is difficult to express in human terms, the magnitude of awe
and glory that was before the eyes of John as he peered into the throne room of Heaven. John describes God as seated on His throne and having the appearance of jasper and carnelian. His radiance was so glorious; its essence was that of a rainbow. From His throne came flashes of lighting, peals of thunder, and what appeared to be a sea of glass like crystal. Can you imagine John’s difficulty in describing these things? It is no surprise that creatures are constantly singing “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” Who can help, but praise Him in all this glory? Even the twenty-four elders, who had been given power and authority, fell down before him in praise and worship. Although there has been much debate concerning the identities of the twenty-four elders there are a few things we know for sure.
We know that they were seated on thrones; which means they were given prominent positions in the Kingdom. They were also clothed in white garments, which symbolize purity and righteousness. Finally, they were given golden crowns on their heads, meaning they had authority in the Kingdom. Many other things can be debated, but we know with certainty that these elders were given position, purity, and power. However, even with all that, they still did one thing that set them apart in John’s eyes; in the presence of God - they praised. Dr. Myles Munroe states, “Praise is celebrating God as our heart’s true home.” He further defines praise as commending, expressing approval or favorable judgment, or glorifying. The elders, in all of their splendor and authority, recognized a higher power, a higher glory and a higher authority. They viewed and revered God as the ultimate source of all that had been given to them and as a result, praised God in for all His majesty and wonder. God was at the center of their hearts and by expressing their hearts, they were simply revealing what was already in them. Notice also, that their praise was automatic. There were no worship leaders coaching or telling them what to do; they naturally praised and worshipped Him. They fell down in worship and cast their crowns (symbols of authority) before His feet. This is the purest act of worship; which is to take everything that entails our identities, self-worth, position, authority and power and place it at the feet of God. This is shown by living in total submission to Him. By honoring His position, power, and authority, the elders were protecting their own position, power and authority. Praise then, is a two-way relationship. By honoring and acknowledging the power, authority and glory of God, we align with Him and His Kingdom to allow that same power, authority, and glory to flow through our lives. God is worthy of our highest praise; by praising Him daily and in every season, we keep ourselves in alignment with Him. This allows His power to flow through us to fulfill His will on earth as it is already so gloriously revealed in Heaven. ✽
Mike Hill Georgia www.the-kingdom-life-experience.socialgo.com
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Feature - Golden Rule Award Dr. Pepe Ramnath and Prof. Storr Receive Prestigious International Golden Rule Award August 30, 2013 the International Golden Rule Awards ceremony was held at the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ambassador Clyde Rivers, the head of the North American Division of the Golden Rule International presented the awards to the nominees.
Golden Rule. He is known for his science ethics and environmental preservation research. I have never met a man quite like Dr. Ramnath with the integrity and heart to help the world.” The ambassador introduced Prof. Storr as, “a humanitarian scientist that is promoting education and teaching the world how to become investigative thinkers.” Dr. Ramnath and Prof. Storr were recognized along with other nominees such as:
• Roberto Mukaro Borrero, President of the Taino Nation and • Dr. Cedric Black Eagle, former President and Chairman of the Crow Nation.
During the ceremony, two Kingdom scientists were presented with the prestigious award: Dr. Pepe Ramnath, an Environmental Scientist and Professor Kevin Storr, a Condensed Matter Physicist.
Ambassador Rivers in acknowledging Dr. Ramnath said, “Dr. Pepe Ramnath’s life exemplifies the Golden Rule and it is a great honor to have Dr. Ramnath as a Good Will Ambassador of the
During the ceremony, Ambassador Rivers went on to say, “We are very honored to have this award ceremony at the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum and we had several influential humanitarians from several nations of the world in attendance. The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, current President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu has embraced and is promoting globally. Golden Rule International is also affiliated with the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI), African Union, the United Nations as well as the United Religions Initiative (URI). ✽
Kevin Storr, Ph.D. Texas www.kevinstorr.com storr@kevinstorr.com
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Within the Globe MYLES MUNROE INTERNATIONAL KINGDOM MISSION
REPORT FROM HONDURAS JULY 19-20TH 2013
HONDURAS MAKES HISTORY! DR. MUNROE IMPACTS NATION OF HONDURAS AT “ONE NATION TRANSFORMED IN A DAY EVENT” BREAKING NEWS! DR. MYLES MUNROE ADDRESSED GOVERNMENT OF HONDURAS TODAY. At 8:30am today Dr. Myles and Ruth Munroe along with his Daughter Charisa and Son Chairo and Niece Talia were welcomed to the nation of Honduras for the “CHANGE ONE NATION IN ONE DAY” national event.. The entire government gathered with thousands including the departments of Governments, the Military, the Police, Judicial departments and every branch of Government along with leading Pastors and Civic leaders for the first GOVERNMENT TRANSFORMATION SESSION” for national change. (See photos below.)
(PRESIDENT LOBO SOSA RECEIVES LEADERSHIP MATERIAL AT SEMINAR. FULL HOUSE AT SEMINAR)
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HONDURAS RECEIVES TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP EVENT! Dr. Myles Munroe was special guest of the Government of the Honduras and delivered a powerful session today on “TRANSFORMING POLITICIANS INTO LEADERS”The President OF Honduras His Excellency Lobo Sosa along with his members of Congress and the Military rose with standing ovations continually as the message was delivered by Dr. Munroe. The national Transformation project was the Vision of a young leader inspired by Dr. Munroe, Dominic Russo, Coordinated was sanctioned by the His Excellency the President Mr. Lobo Sosa and members of Congress who declared a national holiday for the event. After a series of standing ovations Dr. Munroe was specifically to address the leadership programs and was invited by the president to return as soon as soon as possible to continue his national training. Dr. Munroe then prayed for the President and his family. Dr. Munroe is now scheduled to address over 6,000 pastors and community leaders this evening to continue to process of national transformation. Stay tuned for more reports. (see photos attached below).
(DR. MUNROE WITH PRESIDENT LOBO SOSA, MILITARY GENERALS, DEPT. MIN OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS) NEWS ALERT! HISTORY MADE AGAIN AS 10,000 LEADERS WERE ADDRESSED BY DR. MYLES MUNROE TONIGHT IN TEGUCIGALPA HONDURAS. 10,000 HONDURANS ATTEND LEADERSHIP SESSION IN TEGUCIGALPA HONDURAS WITH DR. MYLES MUNROE TONIGHT. Thousands of leaders including Government leaders, Mayors, Military and Law enforcement Agencies, Pastors, Civic leaders and Citizens converged on the COLISEUM NACIONAL DE INGENIEROS for the second session on TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP “NATION CHANGE IN ONE DAY” event. He eager crowd rose to their feet as Dr. Myles and his Wife Ruth Munroe entered the packed arena to heat the message on “HOW TO TRANSFORM THE NATION” by Dr. Munroe. DR. MUNROE SAW GOVERNMENT, PASTORS, MILITARY AND CITIZENS OF HONDURAS UNIFIED FOR THE FUTURE OF HONDURAS DR. MYLES MUNROE SAW THE SPIRIT OF KINGDOM TRANSFORMATION FILL THE COLISEUM IN HONDURAS TODAY. The air was electric as DR. Munro mounted the stage and delivered a spell-bounding message on “TRANSFORMING THE WORLD ON EARTH AND THE NATION”. Even the members of the Military of Honduras rose to their feet in response to the timely message. Dr. Munroe admonished the nation that they are witnessing the beginning of THE NEW HONDURAS as thousands erupted in loud applause and shouts of affirmation!!! MORE NEW UPDATE ALERT!!! DR. MUNROE LED THE ARMY, THE GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS OF HONDURAS IN PRAYER FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TO COME TO THE NATION OF HONDURAS. After delivering a powerful message on “TRANSFORMING A NATION THROUGH KINGDOM INFLUENCE, Dr. Munroe was presented with a Government Honor from the office of Mayor of Tegucigalpa as thousands rose to their feet in celebration of a NEW DAY IN THE HONDURAS. Tomorrow Dr. Munroe is scheduled to address over 30,000 in the stadium in the capital of Tegucigalpa. Stay tuned for more reports. 500,000 ATTEND HISTORIC HONDURAS EVENT WITH DR. MYLES MUNROE!!! 500,000 ATTEND FINAL “ONE DAY ONE NATION” MAJOR EVENT IN HONDURAS DR. MUNROE PARTICIPATES IN THE GRAND NATIONAL EVENT IN THE CAPITAL CITY TEGUCIGALPA. Thousands gathered simultaneously in every state tonight for the National SAVE THE NATION ONE NATION IN ONE EVENT all over Honduras as the message of national healing was echoed all over the nation of Honduras. The president and all members of Governments, mayors and law enforcement agencies all participated in the Historic event. The Kingdom of Heaven has truly invaded the Nation of Honduras. “ I am deeply humbled, honored and privileged to be a part of such an historic event in this emerging nation and believe this is the beginning of a new world for Honduras. TO GO BE THE GLORY. Said Dr. Myles Munroe. ✽ October - November - December ✻ 2013 -THY KINGDOM CARRIERS
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Within the Globe DR. MYLES & RUTH MUNROE RECEIVED BY THOUSAND IN LIMA PERU HAPPENING NOW!!! NEW ALERT! PERU NATIONAL LEADERSHIP EVENT 2013 THOUSANDS IN LIMA PERU RECEIVE DR. MYLES MUNROE AND KINGDOM LEADERSHIP MESSAGE. A nation of 30 million and a capital city of 10 million Lima was the site of the Comunidad Cristina Agua’s Viva 2013 National Leadership Convention at the 25,000 seat Conference Center down town. Dr. Myles and wife Ruth Munroe were once again key note speakers at one of the South American’s leading leadership events host by Dr. Peter and Mirta Hornung. With over 20,000 cell groups and a membership of over 70,000, Agua Viva has been one of one of the signs of a Transformation in the emerging continent of South America. Peru is now the third largest economy in the region and has become a major player in the new world economic equation. Dr. Munroe is now on his third consecutive year as keynote speaker for this powerful event. Aso join Dr. Munroe were Dr. Martin and Linelle Williams, Carlos Seise and Cindy Jacobs. Thousands attended each session and the response was dynamic.
the topic: “KINGDOM LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMING THE NATION”.
DR. MUNROE IMPACTS ADDRESS THOUSANDS IN LIMA PERU TODAY. Over 10,000 leaders converged on the AGUA VIVA COLISEUM down town Lima Peru for the 2013 Communidad Cristina Agua Viva National Leadership Training Conference 2013 under the theme TRANSFORMATION. The Event Hosted by Dr. Peter & Mirta Hornung, founders of Agua Viva. Joining Dr. Munroe for this year’s event were other members of International Third World Leaders Association, Dr. Martin & Linelle and Tenor Par Excellence Mr. Carlos Seise who thrilled the crowd as he filled the massive Dome with the powerful sounds of Worship to our God. Also sharing at the event was well known prophetic voice Cindy Jacobs. Dr. Munroe addressed the first plenary session tonight on
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DR. MYLES MUNROE IN LIMA PERU! NEW ALERT! FRIDAY JUNE 298TH UPDATE REPORT FROM LIMA PERU: The day session saw thousands of leaders gather at the Agua Viva Convention center in Lima Peru to hear Dr. Myles Munroe deliver another segment of his topic on NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION. In impact was evident as periodically the excited crowd erupted with shouts of “I am a Transformer” attesting to the understanding of the revelation delivered by Dr. Munroe. FRIDAY NIGHT 10,000 GATHER FOR KINGDOM TRANSFORMATION SESSION BY DR. MYLES MUNROE! The Friday evening session saw 10,000 leaders converge for the next installment of Dr. Myles Munroe series on Transformation as he addressed the topic: THE RESTORATION OF THE FAMILY TO TRANSFORM THE NATION. In response to 5000 RESPOND TO TRANSFORMATION MESSAGE IN LIMA PERU. Dr. Munroe’s teaching on Kingdom Restoration of the family in Lima Peru Today, Over 5000 men responded to the call to rededicate them-selves to rebuilding the marriage, family and society as Men of the Kingdom. It was amazing. ✽
Empowerment
Oh Give Thanks Unto the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever (Psalm 107:1) - Romans 8:19 Thanksgiving is recognized as a holiday during the month of November in most western cultures. Many places of business reserve Thanksgiving as a day off allowing their employees time to fellowship with friends and family. Although we enjoy this free time and fellowship, often the emphasis’ is placed on the “turkey” and the side dishes. There is nothing wrong with breaking bread together, but let’s not forget how important it is to be “thankful” 365 days and if it’s a Leap Year add another day thank you. King David was known as a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22). In spite of his many trials, test, disappointments and victories, we often find David with a pen and pad journaling his heart. His expressions of gratitude and thankfulness were always a “feast” written to the LORD; it was certain he had a deep relationship with God. David would have the entire providence sing songs of praise and thanks you to our LORD. As sons and daughters of God, the hustle and bustle of the holidays often are mixed with commercialized store ads for sales and shopping. However, let’s keep in mind we are to always give thanks unto the LORD.
Q.Why
should we give thanks?
A. For starters, God’s mercies are new every day (Psalms 118). His promises are sure and His Kingdom is from everlasting to everlasting (Psalm 145).
Q. What
should I thank Him for?
A. I am sure you could not add up all the times He protected, provided and blessed you in spite of…. I challenge you to start with the fact that you are alive and go from there. Perhaps for the rest of the year if you do not journal, this would be a perfect time to write down what you are thankful for on a daily basis (Psalms 45). May your tongue be like a ready writer of praise, filled with “thank you Father.” May this Thanksgiving be a time of reflection, rejoicing and THANKFULNESS from the heart,
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God of Science
The Kingdom’s View of
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in the Bible is a noun and it is a verb. As a noun, thanksgiving is what is given and as a verb, it emphasizes the action of giving. In Leviticus 7:11-13, thanksgiving as used refers to what is being given and it is labeled as a thanksgiving. In this passage the thanksgiving is a meat offering, which is given to God. Psalm 69:30 says, “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.” Here thanksgiving is not a thing it is an act. I Thessalonians 5:18, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Again the emphasis is thanksgiving the verb.
So what is and can be considered thanksgiving? 1. A non-verbal gift to God. 2. In the O.T. it was an animal or agricultural product.
3. It is the expression of our faith, trust and acknowledgement of God for what He has done, will do and who He is – His character. 4. As a verb, thanksgiving could be expressed many ways: extending the hands, saying something about God or even in singing. The Biblical evidence shows that thanksgiving is both an object and an
action. As we head into the latter six weeks of the year in this part of the world, two days approach with great anticipation: Thanksgiving and Christmas. Note that Thanksgiving Day has its roots in the past and has evolved to a time of reflection of life, family and endeavors and acknowledgement of their positive impacts upon us. Christmas also with its roots in the past for the believer is a time to acknowledge God’s greatest gift to humanity – Jesus. In turn we offer gifts to those around us, like the Divine Gift Giver. In both days, from a secular perspective, we see Thanksgiving Day more so defined by thanksgiving as an expression, which is primarily through words and saying something. Whereas Christmas Day, is pronounced by the gifts which are given to people of our choosing. So much so, that the bottom line of many businesses is defined by individuals’ willingness not to receive, but to give. Two days, two differing approaches to thanksgiving. The economy of God, runs on thanksgiving; both the noun and the verb. Thanksgiving in the Kingdom is what I say to God; thanksgiving in the Kingdom is my acknowledgement of God; and in the Kingdom it is my gift to God. What can I say to the only God who gave His son for me? What can I say to the only God who adopted me and made me an heir in His Kingdom? What can I say to the only God whose interests involve the minutest details of my life? What can I say to the only God who knows my needs before I ask and has already made preparations before I even acknowledge my needs? I can only give thanks. I will lift my hands because of His greatness. I, with my voice, attest to his faithfulness; I sing of His goodness and I enter His very gates with Thanksgiving in my heart. What can I give to the only God who gave His best for me? What can I give to the only God who gave me the earth and all it contains? I give Him my life: i.e. my time, talent, treasure. It is shared with those in need; the hungry, the impoverished and those in prison. When we do this to the least of others we are doing it to Him. As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, we know that we are fully prepared because throughout the year we participated in the economy of God with our thanksgiving. It is currency in the Kingdom. Like others before us, we thank God for what He will do and of course for what He has done using the fruit of our lips. We give gifts to others, because we have been givers continually in the past – it is who we are; sons and daughters of the Most High. We will forever be people of thanksgiving. ✽
Kevin Storr, Ph.D. Texas www.kevinstorr.com storr@kevinstorr.com
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A Deeper Look
Present That Keeps On Giving The
However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. For He shall not speak of Himself, but whatever He hears, He shall speak. And He will announce to you things to come. John 16:13 When we fail to hear the voice of God for our lives, we literally cross (X) out Christ from our lives and experience what a type of “spiritual amnesia.” This results in failure to hear about all of the daily benefits that God has in store for us and those whom we are to influence. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah Psalms 68:19
This holiday season many people will focus on giving and receiving gifts called presents. This tradition was founded on the birth of Jesus Christ into the world approximately 2000 years ago. In taking a closer look into the birth of Jesus which is celebrated once a year on December 25, we have to come to understand and realize the fullness of God’s gift to the world. His gift, answers a world problem that exists still today and is loaded with untapped daily benefits. Jesus’ birth introduced the presence and the voice of God into the earth in human and spirit form. Today many are debating whether to continue to spell the name of the holiday - Christmas which means Christ-time or as Xmas thus crossing out Christ, from whom this season was originally derived. Yet the spelling of it really doesn’t matter, if we fail to experience the voice of God that contains the benefits for our lives on a daily basis. If we do, then we are also guilty of crossing out Christ and failing to understand that Jesus’ birth and death on the cross gave the world access to humanity’s greatest gift. This gift if left unwrapped, keeps silent the voice of truth, spoken to all humanity throughout time. This is the gift that keeps on giving. This is the gift that was pre-sent; that contains the presence; and that we are to present into the world on a daily basis.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits
Psalms 103:2
This voice is what causes us to discover, develop and deploy the details of the Kingdom of God. This He purposefully placed in us, so that we like Jesus, can become a gift to the world. This is seen in providing answers to the world’s problems that they desperately need to unwrap for their individual and collective lives. ✽
Julio Alvarado Waukesha, Wisconsin alvaradoj@wi.rr.com www.Julioalvaradojr.com
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New Connection
Revival Outreach Centre The ROC is a Centre that trains, equips and imparts in the areas of the prophetic, worship and evangelism. It is a facility that will help facilitate the passions, goals and ministry vision for individuals pursing the call of ministry and those called to the marketplace. Some of the resources available will be a Prophetic School, Evangelistic Training, Ministerial Fellowship, Internship and a place to be Refreshed and Revived. It is designed to network and build bridges with churches and ministries regionally and state wide. To help bring unity to the body of Christ and establish a core group of people that are looking to see a great awakening in our land. If you are hungry for the deeper things of God and are looking for more than what you are experiencing, come join us! It is a place where Pastors, Leaders and all people from various workgroups can come and be rejuvenated and refreshed!
follow and not the building they call home.
The church was never taught to have four walls and become an institution. It was told to become a passionate people that have their identity with the King they
An awakening can start anywhere at anytime. It’s all in the mindset. Do we keep doing the same things expecting different results or do we try something brand new and see a new glory that is untainted and unfamiliar? Do we need an awakening in this nation? Is the church still doing the same thing but calling it different names? It’s time! Change must come. It must surely come! This is who we are and our goal is to see people worldwide touched by the presence and power of God!
Speak Life Ministries! Pastor Rodney Ballenger (45) - 864-285 7129 Was call into the Ministry Sept 20, 1994 10 years Pastoring - 9 years ministering. 19 total years in the Gospel Has served as pastor at 3 different churches from Assistant Pastor to Executive to Senior Pastor He loves to assist others in winning souls for the Kingdom! Pastor Ballenger is Married to Lady Norys A Ballenger(51) they have been Married for 25 years and have 3 children from their Marriage - Desire Ballenger 24, Roderick Ballenger 22 and Chasity Ballenger 20 Pastor Ballenger is Passionate about others and dedicates His life in teaching them who they are and give them the Keys to the Kingdom of God to be free from Bondage! Pastor Ballenger Believes His Purpose is to strip people of false identities and give them their true identity by the transformation of the mind We were created in the Image of God! Pastor Ballenger has over come addictions from crack cocaine. He has overcome being sexually abused, risen above low self-esteem. Overcome homelessness Pastor Ballenger has overcome many trials but believes that he has suffered so that others can overcome! Pastor Ballenger Believe in surrounding himself around other Great men! His Father in the Ministry is Bishop Gettis L Jackson and He has personal relations with Many mentors Dr, Pepe Ramnath, Dr, Myles Munroe, Dr, Clyde Rivers and many other Kingdom Ambassadors Pastor Ballenger and His Wife have Birth a New Ministry that’s 4 Years old “Speak Life Ministries” of Greer, SC. 22
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New Connection Pastors Reggie & Teresa Jones We are a nondenominational, multicultural ministry that teaches practical Kingdom principles on how to live up to your full potential and discover your vision and purpose in life. Kingdom Building Outreach Ministries is committed to returning believers back to their original purpose and culture in Christ. We place emphasis on the importance of seeing and understanding the Bible in the context of how it was written (the concept of a King, His government and His children). The vision of Kingdom Building Outreach Ministries is to impact families and communities through the understanding of Kingdom principles, your divine purpose and the potential that is within you.
Kingdom Building Outreach Ministries 1675 JA Brooke Drive Greer, South Carolina 29651 Website: www.kingdombuildinginc.org email: kingdom1179@gmail.com Phone: (864.) 363-5873 or (864.) 275-3730
Pastor Tim and Lady Talisa Copeland currently reside in Spartanburg, SC. They were married in 2004. and co-parent 5 children. Together they feel a deep passion for people to experience the Kingdom of God. Pastor Tim received salvation in 1995, and in 2005 accepted the call to preach. He was licensed and ordained under Global Ministries International, and served as minister/asst. to pastor. In 2007 he was also ordained under Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International(RMFI). Lady Talisa gave her life to Christ in 2004., and has developed a desire to see women who are commonly “overlooked”, brought up to the frontline. Her womens ministry(Elegance) helps women become relational with each other, and encourages them to get “lined up” with what God has for them. Since coming together, various trials and obstacles have tried to abort the assignment on their lives, but have utterly failed. With a newfound passion and renewed purpose to complete the assignment on their lives, in the fall of 2010 they founded HIS Worship Ministries. In 2011, they joined Kingdom Assembly Fellowship for Pastors(KAFP). Their vision is to help people discover AND walk out their God-purpose on their lives. Their motto, “we don’t worship for practice….we Worship with a Purpose is geared towards the mentality that every believer is called to live a Kingdom lifestyle daily, and not just a religion practice on Wednsdays and Sundays.
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Congratulations
Ambassadors on the Move 2013
Congratulations to our very own TKC Writers as Recipients of Honorary Doctorate Degree on May 5, 2013 under KME University Alabama Dr. Nancy B. Schwartz of Florida and Philippines Dr. Patricia B. Moore of South Carolina Dr. Julio Alvarado of Wisconsin Dr. Derrick Wood of Virginia Dr. Lavada Humphrey of Chicago Dr. Timothy Ellington of Virginia
Congratulations for the Promotion and New Position of our Writers; Pastor Mike Hill on August 8, 2013 as Assistant Principal at C.A. Gray Junior High School Moultrie, GA Congratulations to the Authors with their books published:
Dr. Julio Alvarado on September 2013 of Wisconsin on Mystery of Prayer Revealed Author, Lawyer and Pastor Maurizio Tiezzi on September 2013 of Italy on La Vita in 4D
Congratulations to the Golden Rule Awards in Michigan Recipients on September 1, 2013 Dr. Pepe Ramnath on Florida Dr. Kevin Storr of Texas and Bahamas
Congratulations to the Establishment of KME University online for the Kingdom of God worldwide on January 2013 by Dr. Rod Howell and his team of professors and leaders under Freedom Bible and Seminary School in Alabama Congratulations to the 3rd Year Anniversary of Thy Kingdom Carriers and its Magazine, International Publication, Founded and Published on September 1, 2010 by Dr. Nancy B. Schwartz of Florida and Philippines Congratulations to TKC Magazine for launching its Philippines Version in Tagalog October 2013 Pakistan Urdu Version in January 2013
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“I praise and give all the glory to God for all what He has assigned to us and the Source of our abilities to achieve all the awards and producing the fruits of the seeds planted in our hearts to expand His Kingdom. Thank you to all those who have played a part in this ministry and I celebrate this Anniversary with all of you. I love you all!” - Nancy
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Holistic Health
The Importance of Water Many Americans live in a mildly
dehydrated state with various irritating symptoms and never realize it. When people have a headache, they don’t have a Tylenol deficiency; when they have joint pain, they don’t have an Advil deficiency; when they have heartburn, they don’t have a Pepcid deficiency; and if they are depressed, they don’t have a Prozac deficiency. In each of these cases, their body is often crying out for water. Take a Guess If it sounds like a miracle cure, that’s because it is! God created us to rely on water for our very lives. In the Bible, you may have seen how water is a major theme in the Old Testament. People were always digging into the ground looking for water, and when they found it, they gave their wells names and defended them with their lives (Genesis 26:21; Exodus 2:17; Numbers 20:17). That’s how critical water was for survival during those times and it is just as important for you and me today. In my profession we see clients with many ailments; we recommend every client drink water first before moving on to other alternative methods. Most of our clients get better when they simply drink as much water as their body requests. This could be distilled, alkaline or spring water. You may be wondering what percentage of water is needed? Well an average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate according to The Institute of Medicine
an Adequate Intake (AI) needs: roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day if they are men and 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day if they are women. In addition, there are other factors which modify our total fluid intake. These factors are dependent on activity level, the climate, health status and whether one is pregnant or breastfeeding. Water is the major constituent of the human body and comprises about 60% of an adult’s body by weight. This water content varies depending on age, gender and body composition. In infants and children, the percentage of water is higher than in adults. Given the large percentage of water in the human body, it is not surprising that water plays an extremely important role in many of the body’s critical functions. Water, a vital nutrient to the life of every cell, acts first as a building material. It also regulates our internal body temperature by sweating and it helps make nutrients and other essential elements accessible by transporting them to our cells. Further, water assists in flushing waste from our body mainly through urination. It lubricates joints, forms saliva and acts as a shock absorber for the brain, spinal cord, and fetuses. The cartilage in your spine is made of water and the lining of your stomach to keep your stomach acid from leaking is made with water. Your brain needs a certain percentage of water, and your veins and arteries need water for lubrication to keep the blood from sticking to the walls. The five main organs keeping you alive need water and when they don’t get it, they hold on to it because they are afraid of not getting enough in the future. This causes the body to retain fluids and places pressure on other organs which contribute to Hypertension or High Blood Pressure. Water is essential for living, so please drink the correct amount of water consistently. ✽ Informational Purposes only and not to substitute for disease intervention. Contact your MD for specific questions regarding this article.
Dr. Timothy Ellington Certified Herbalist Herbal Right to Health! http:www.kingdomherbologyacademy.com
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Feature
The Heartbeat of the Kingdom
The heartbeat of the Kingdom of God is love, because God is love. God created the heavens, the earth and everything in it and said it was good. It was good in the sense that it was perfect for His sons and daughters to live in. Just like a good father He orders our footsteps; wants everything perfect for us and desires that we prosper in everything He gave us to do. So when humanity was overtaken by sin, He sent his only begotten son to save us because of His great love for us. Why? It is because love is the very heartbeat of the Kingdom and we could never survive without it. The Bible gives us two rules in Matt. 22:37-4.0 to live by which sums up “Kingdom Love.” They are:
emotions; rather it is known for producing a character like nothing this world has ever known. I Corinthians 13:4.-8 describes this type of love: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails. This is truly the type of love that all Kingdom Citizens should seek to possess. ✽
1. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind; this is the first and great commandment.
pastor reggie Jones is a native of duncan, south carolina and he is the founder and senior pastor of kingdom building outreach ministries of greer, south carolina. pastor reggie 2. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. has been married to pastor teresa Jones for 17 years and they On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. together they oversee If we take this scripture to heart and understand love as implied the “for better or for worse marriage ministry” and the “kingdom within the words, we would never suggest that people say or do fellowship men’s ministry.” pastor reggie has a deep passion things that we would neither say nor do. True Kingdom Love for ensuring that the body of christ demonstrates genuine love is not demonstrated in a display of manipulating or controlling wherever they are called to go.
Pastor Reggie Jones Kingdom Building Outreach Ministrie South Carolina
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Season’s Greetings T
he entry of Jesus into this world was necessary for the salvation of mankind. The enemy has gone to great lengths to pollute and dilute the birth and resurrection of Jesus because he wants man to be in doubt and disbelief. He knows the prophecy in the garden concerning the birth of Jesus and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The true purpose of tradition got lost in the confusion of his scheme. While tradition is suppose to transport a truth to another generation it transported the acts of the tradition and left the truth out.
The enemy has been hard at work polluting and diluting truth over the centuries and his master piece was to destroy the tradition of Christmas. His plan was to take Christ, who is the truth, out of Christmas and leave the mass, service or acts to man’s excitement. He succeeded over the years and man has been trying to fill the emptiness of Christ in Christmas. But this Christmas we can put back the truth into Christmas by keeping our focus on Jesus Christ our Lord and the true reason for the season. Have a blessed 2013 Christmas. Pepe Ramnath Senior Pastor of the Miramar Kingdom Community Center.
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lifetime is filled with seasons as distinct reference points of significance. God allows us to see those seasons physically through plants and other environmental changes, but the most significant are the spiritual seasons that impact the world with revelation of the cultivation of God’s Kingdom entrance. Most notable, the birth of God’s Son, our King. We celebrate His birth and the season of birthing new dimensions in your purpose and destiny. Dr. Rick and Liz Kendall
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Happ� Holidays from Thy Kingdom Carriers Magazine S
eason’s Greetings Saints
This is the time of year that we give thanks and soon we also celebrate the birth of our King. Through this publication we’ve had the joy of rediscovering the Kingdom and growing in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Get ready for the year ahead. God wants to use you to apply what you’ve learned so that together we will advance the Kingdom throughout the nations of the world.
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Awake Nations
We have a Treasure in Christ Having traveled to various developing nations, I have found that some of the richest countries are in fact the poorest! What do I mean by that? A nation may possess a plethora of natural resources, but if they are not intentional about tapping into and developing those resources, they will remain in poverty. The same is true in the Kingdom of God. We have been given an abundance of grace for every good work. We have been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (See Ephesians 1:3). Surely, there is no shortage in Him! Yet, if we would experience all that Christ has made available to us, we must dig to deeper depths where treasure is to be found! “…And if you look for it, [wisdom] as for silver and search for it, as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.” (Proverbs 2:4-5)
“…And if you look for it, [wisdom] as for silver and search for it, as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.” Proverbs 2:4-5
We have a Treasure in Christ If you were made aware that a veritable fortune was buried on your land, how would you respond? Would you say, “One of these days, when I have time, I will search for the treasure.” No, you would not postpone searching for the treasure! You would put all other events in your life on hold and immediately begin excavating until the treasure was in your possession! The truth is, in Christ, we have a treasure that is of greater worth than all the riches of this world. The Scriptures say of Christ our Wisdom: “For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” (Proverbs 3:14-15, New Living Translation) By and large, we have neglected this treasure and left it buried in the ground of our lives! We have failed to discern the value of what we have been given in Christ! How was it that Moses so willingly walked away from the power and prestige that was his
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as a prominent leader of one of the richest nations on the earth of his time? Think about it! That would be equivalent to Bill Gates today relinquishing his position and forsaking his wealth to follow Christ! It was because of the revelation he possessed of the worth of Christ! “By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.” (Hebrews 11:24-26 Emphasis Added) ✽
Awake Nations steal” (Matthew 6:20). When we invest in eternity, we actually position ourselves to experience the benefits of the economy of God’s Kingdom which is “recession-proof” for both now and eternity! The Lord has covenanted to meet every need we have: “My God shall supply all your need,” Paul declared. Such resources are inexhaustible as it is not derived from the economy of this world that is subject to change. Its’ source is the economy of the Kingdom of Heaven, also known as “…riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
It is so easy for us to depreciate the value of spiritual riches that has been given to us in Christ! That is why we need the Holy Spirit’s help. Paul prays for the saints: “… that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.” (Ephesians 1:17-19)
First Priority: Seeking the Kingdom Could it be that in the Kingdom of God
many today do not appreciate the treasure they have in Christ! This is evidenced by the fact that they are seeking after the material things in this life and not the glory and honor of the Living God! The LORD told Abram that He was his “… exceedingly great reward” (see Genesis 15:1). The Bible says that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also (Matthew 6:21). In other words, that which we invest our lives into the most, (time, money, effort) reflects what we value preeminently! Priority number one for us as Christians should be the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). We are exhorted to, “Store your treasures in heaven, where moth and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and
No matter what you are currently experiencing in life, know that the Lord has made available to you “…all things pertaining to life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3) Are you in a season of scarcity? Does it seem that you are being stretched to the breaking point? Are you unable to find a way out on your own? The word of the Lord is, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, live righteously and He will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33, New Living Translation). In other words, “focus on the eternal; invest your life in that.” Such an investment can’t go wrong according to Jesus as it pays dividends for this life and for eternity: “So Jesus answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time – houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions – and in the age to come, eternal life.” (Mark 10:29-30)
Glenn Bleakney Canada www.awakenations.org
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