October 30, 2025

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The Kingdom is breaking in now — and its complete expression will arrive when Christ returns.

This issue — Walking in the light, the devil is dusted, fire cider, Jim Carrey reads the SE.

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Each week, we highlight a Kingdom Dynamic, a key insight into how God’s Kingdom works in real life …

Spiritual attacks and temptation are inevitable, but their domination isn’t. Walking in the light can leave the devil with nothing to grab onto.

Jesus knew the enemy would come. On the night before His crucifixion, He said, “The ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me” (John 14.30).

There it is — “He has nothing in Me.” That’s a Jesus (Kingdom) Tactic for us … live so the enemy has no landing spots, no ground, no foothold. No standing.

We still face temptation. Spiritual warfare surfaces — “Something wicked this way comes.” Triggers. Attacks. Resistance. They’re all part of being “in this world, but not of it.”

Here’s the understanding though — the less ground we give him, the less ability he has to influence or derail us. The devil can knock, but he can’t access and stay when the door is locked.

1 John 1.5–9 gives us insight. Take a look at this passage⤵(1).

God is light. Walking in the light means bringing hidden attitudes, compromises, and sins into the open. We confess them and let God’s light reset our inner person.

It’s not about perfection — we’re aiming for progressive alignment with Christ, moment by moment.

⚔ Real spiritual warfare starts inside, with our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Anger, bitterness, lust, unforgiveness? They give Dark Minions territory in our heart. And our heart shapes our personal world of course.

Being clean has lasting power. Like now and forever! “The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever” (Psalm 19.9).

Moving in authority is on the line. There is authority in being clean before the Lord. From time to time you will need to operate in his authority. So stay clean.

Our opportunity? Live so the enemy finds nothing in you that he can grip. Our lives becomes a space where light triumphs. And darkness has no traction.

“Victory begins with the name of Jesus on our lips; but it will not be consummated until the nature of Jesus is in our hearts” (Francis Frangipane, The Three Battlegrounds).

Prayer
Jesus, I progressively align myself with you. May I be conformed to your nature. I yield no standing to the Darkness in my life. Amen.

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Quick hits from around the world and under the radar—where faith, culture, and global currents intersect. Curated to help you see, pray, and act with Kingdom clarity.

🧼 The hidden “brain cleaning” system that could protect you from dementia. Getting enough quality sleep, managing blood pressure, and a few more things keep the brain’s natural detox system running smoothly.

🌀 What Americans believe about the supernatural (Barna). A desire to supplement Christianity—a longing to experience the spiritual world in tangible ways ⤵(2). An indictment of “having a form of godliness but denying its power” (2 Timothy 3.5 NIV)?

📖 Americans lost trust in media and government. Faith in the Bible is growing. Trust in America continues to fade—in government, institutions, religion.

🌐 25 year-old German persecuted. “They demonize me as the anti-Greta, like an anti-Christ for Greta Thunberg.” Seeking U.S. asylum.

🧬🧪 Are scientists reviving the “Days of Noah” (sort of)? Cloning technology. Defying God’s domain ⤵(3)?

“My thoughts are higher than your thoughts.” —Isaiah 55.9

Dusted. In street language, to be “dusted” means defeated, wiped out. In Genesis 3, the serpent was sentenced to the dust — a prophetic humiliation. “On your belly you will go, and dust you will eat all the days of your life.” Jesus later said we would trample on all the power of the enemy ⤵(4). The enemy’s realm is dust-level. Our authority in Christ is above. We can stay seated with Christ (Ephesians 2.6) and enforce the verdict that’s been issued.

“Be killing sin or it will be killing you.” John Owen (1616–1683) was a prominent English Puritan theologian, pastor, and academic. Quote from Owen’s classic work, The Mortification of Sin (first published in 1656).

The enemy’s domination ends where your obedience to Christ as Lord begins.

It’s a spicy, invigorating tonic made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and immune-boosting herbs and spices like ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper.

Are you game? This centuries-old remedy was revived in the 1970s by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar (website).

It warms the body, supports circulation, and helps fend off seasonal bugs.

We can start with what’s on hand: onion, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and honey. Then maybe add horseradish, turmeric, or citrus peel for extra zip.

There’s no wrong blend. Let’s see if we can spark wellness and vitality through the winter.

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Here’s a Kingdom Dynamic: Just as fire cider stirs warmth and strength in the body, the fire of the Spirit quickens the inner life — vitality, clarity, and spiritual energy for what’s in front of us.

10 Minutes on Outsmarting the Enemy: What to Do with the Devil (Ep 327). Explore short, impactful thoughts on practical ways to counter the devil's influence in daily life. Take steps toward reclaiming peace and purpose.

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Word of the week: Infinitesimal — Extremely small. An indefinitely small quantity. A value approaching zero. “He felt infinitesimal standing beneath the endless expanse of the night sky.” Source: WordDaily

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