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A Journey I Could Not Have Written Alone

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A Journey I Could Not Have Written Alone Every now and then, the Spirit invites us to pause and look back—not with regret, but with wonder. This morning was one of those moments. As I reflected on the path behind me, I realized again that this journey has never been mine alone. The fingerprints of Father God have been on every step, every insight, every word. Scripture “This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” — Psalm 118:23 (KJV) Reflection I was thinking about this blog again this morning. I started it on June 6, 2011 — fifteen years ago now. As I look back and read the things I’ve written over the years, I realize something very clearly: this could not have been just me. These reflections, these insights, these moments of clarity… they have been the Spirit’s work through me, far more than my own ability. Everything I’ve learned over these years is now coming together in the Unity Series Hub and in the book The Road Into Father God’s Kingdom ...
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When Power, Poverty, and God’s Light Meet

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When Power, Poverty, and God’s Light Meet There is something we rarely stop to consider: In every war, every conflict, every struggle — who gains the most, and who pays the highest price? Those at the top gain power, wealth, and influence. Those at the bottom do the fighting, the bleeding, and the dying. This pattern is as old as history itself. Long ago, nations sent slaves into battle first. They were given the weakest weapons and the most dangerous tasks. Only after the slaves were “used up” did the trained soldiers enter the fight. Those in power rarely risked themselves. And in many ways, the pattern hasn’t changed. Seeing the Pattern in History You can look at almost any war. Take the American Civil War. The wealthy plantation owners — the ones who benefited most from slavery — rarely fought. It was the poor farmers, many of whom owned no slaves at all, who died defending a...
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