Author Archives: LJones

Kingdom by Choice Some kingdom citizenships are bestowed by nature.  An elephant is a part of the animal kingdom, and unless scientists create a new system of classification during his life, he will die a citizen.  The same is true … Continue reading →

Kingdom Intelligence Good intelligence has always been critical to a nation’s success.  When Israel first arrived on the outskirts of Canaan, Moses sent twelve men on a mission to spy out the land.  They returned with two major observations: the land … Continue reading →

Kingdom Area Code Have you ever received a telemarketing call from an unknown number?  Is the moon round? I am reluctant to answer phone calls from numbers I don’t recognize, and especially those from an out-of-state area code.  I figure … Continue reading →

Kingdom Addiction I think I’m addicted to the kingdom, but I come by it honestly.  When I was a kid, everything was about the kingdom of God.  Please don’t misunderstand.  My parents didn’t make me go to church every time … Continue reading →

One Kingdom Reason We love “why I…” lists.  Hardly a week goes by I don’t see a post on social media with five, ten or fifteen reasons why the views expressed are as good as gospel.  There is something about … Continue reading →

Kingdom Height Restrictions Most theme parks have height restrictions.  Failure to consider how a child fits in a thrill ride can result in disaster.  Of course, most children see these rules as an infringement on their fun.  They think they … Continue reading →

Kingdom Rights and Privileges I used to wonder how my parents felt when I first drove away solo in the family car.  Then I watched my own children do the same, and I understood completely.  It wasn’t easy watching the … Continue reading →

The Kingdom and the Illusion I am writing this devotion from a veteran’s cemetery as I await the arrival of a funeral procession.  The brother in Christ we are coming to celebrate served his country well, and today his country, … Continue reading →

Kingdom Conviction One of the greatest tensions in God’s kingdom is that between grace and truth.  Theologically, this should not be the case.  God’s truth is both an expression of His grace, and a means of bringing people to that … Continue reading →

“This World is Not My Home” (Or Is It?) Perhaps you recognize this line from an old gospel hymn.  Allow me to finish the thought: “This world is not my home. I’m just passing through.  My treasures are laid up, … Continue reading →