Author Archives: LJones

Kingdom Property When earthly kingdoms pass to new owners, something becomes of their treasure.  In wartime, a retreating army might take valuable possessions with it, or destroy the infrastructure of its own community to prevent the enemy from using the … Continue reading →

Kingdom Competition The Kingdom of God, of course, is not the only kingdom; or so it seems.  Throughout human history nations have emerged with a variety of governments, each devoted to its own survival.  Some of these have elevated the … Continue reading →

Closer Than You Think My awareness of God’s kingdom, and its relevance in my life has grown.  “Grown” is probably an understatement.  In ways, what I now know about the kingdom, or presume to know, has turned my spiritual journey … Continue reading →

Christmas Lights – Eternal Flame Most eternal flames are more symbolic than actual.  Several years ago a group of Catholic school children was visiting John F. Kennedy’s grave in Arlington Cemetery.  One of the children was preparing to sprinkle holy water on … Continue reading →

Christmas Lights – Vacancy If you look very closely at vintage hotels still sprinkled along old highways in America, you should see neon “No Vacancy” signs, or what’s left of them.  At the risk of seeming too simplistic, allow me … Continue reading →

Northside Christmas Lights Readers: If this is your first visit to this blog be sure to scroll down to Devotion 1 to begin your study. Christmas Lights – Home Light In 1914, the British patriotic song, “Keep the Home-Fires Burning” … Continue reading →

Christmas Lights – Pilot Light Pilot lights on stoves used to burn constantly, but they were replaced with ignition systems  several years ago for safety reason.  I miss them.  They were a convenient resource when the power went out and we … Continue reading →

Kingdom People – Small Change I have a habit.  Whether it is a good or bad habit is a matter of perspective.  I pick up pennies. Alright, I don’t just pick up pennies.  I scavenge in parking lots where cars … Continue reading →

Kingdom People – Crumb Eaters If you think our family pets hang out around the dinner table at mealtime because they love us, I need to pose a reality check. While they love us, they have one thing in mind: food.  They … Continue reading →

Kingdom People – Code Compliant In the mid-80s, my wife Jane and I planted a new church in a rapidly growing town near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Due to an oil boom, houses were springing up everywhere, and it seemed as though there … Continue reading →