The Island Series: Position

In Position, the first chapter of The Island Series, we explore the spiritual climate of belonging through the allegory of the Island. The morning call across the bay mirrors the Father’s invitation to His children - not to perform, but to rest in identity. Adoption becomes son‑placement, the moment grace turns guests into family and His presence into our home.

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The Island Series: An Introduction

Some lives feel lush and full of God’s presence; others feel dry or distant. Same Father, different climate. This introduction explores The Island metaphor, the parable of the Prodigal Son, and the Four P’s - Position, Proximity, Posture, and Provision - as guideposts for biblical flourishing.

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Where Unity Begins

Unity doesn’t begin with agreement; it begins with shared devotion. Growing up with a Catholic father and a Protestant mother, I learned unity not from debate but from watching two people love Jesus together. Basecamp explores how unity forms at the shared center of Christ and introduces the three Scriptural trail markers that will guide the unity series ahead.

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