The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  How to Get Along with Anyone: Understanding People Through Spiritual Operating Systems "In the past, you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the offspring of disobedience."   Ephesians 2:2 (KSB)    If you understand someone’s operating system, you’ll know how to get along with them. It’s not about changing people it's about recognizing how they function.  Think of it like smartphones: Apple and Android are both phones, but they operate differently. You don’t expect an Apple to behave like an Android, or vice versa. Yet, once you understand how each system works, you can navigate both with ease. The same goes for people.  Everyone has a unique way of being how they think, speak, see the world, and behave. That’s their operating system. And many of our conflicts come from expecting someone to function outside of how they’re wired. If we know someone’s “spiritual O...

  Clear the Air: How to Break Spiritual Blockages and Take Off in Faith "In the past, you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the offspring of disobedience." Ephesians 2:2 (KSB)                                                                         Before an airplane can take off, it must first be cleared for takeoff. Systems must be checked, the runway prepared, and communication channels open. In much the same way, many of us are trying to soar in life spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and financially but we haven’t cleared the air.  The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 2:2 reminds us of our past, how we once lived under the influence of the prince of the power of the air. This isn’t just poetic imag...