The Island Series: Provision

Money has a way of exposing what we fear, value, and believe. From marriages strained by financial tension to families fractured over inheritance, money can turn love into rivalry. But Jesus’ words in the Prodigal Son story, “All I have is yours”, reveal a different reality. In God’s Kingdom, provision is freely given, rooted in relationship, and abundant for all. This post invites readers to step out of comparison and into the Father’s house.

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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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