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Submitted by John T ReaganWhy did God create mankind and all the accessories – the earth, the universe, the animals the plants – that accompanied him? Read on for some thoughts on that question.
Welcome to the web site of John T. Reagan. John was raised on a small farm in the mountains of Southern Idaho. After graduating high school he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and went on to teach in the secondary public schools. He and his wife, Ruth, raised (and homeschooled) two awesome sons. Besides teaching school, John pastored two small rural churches in the Pacific Northwest, later attempting to plant a new church in Butte, Montana. He recently has focused his efforts on writing. You are invited to read his blog posts and purchase his first book, Understanding the Prophetic Nature. Come back often, post your thoughts about the book on the blog, comment on Pastor John's posts and be sure to follow this site on your favorite social media. (Or, if you aren't fond of the social media sites, click the RSS feed so you won't miss the latest posts.)
Prophets seem to be popping up everywhere! This is to be expected since as we near the time of Jesus' second coming, He is restoring to the church ministries that seemed to disappear only a few short centuries after the church began. In recent years this restoration has been especially true of the office of the prophet. Do you know people who seem to be gifted in the prophetic ministry? What makes them tick? Why do they sometimes misbehave in the church? Especially concerning, is that they sometimes conflict with pastors! Somehow, two ministries that God intended to complement each other are instead at odds. That is not a good thing! Understanding the Prophetic Nature takes a look at the spiritual foundations from which the prophetically gifted person operates, explores the prophet's basic nature, delves into his special relationship with God, and seeks to bridge the divide that far too often stands between the pastor and the prophet. In the process, this book covers enriching topics such as the charismatic and motivational gifts of the Spirit as well as the fivefold ministry gifts and how they operate in the church. Giving glory to God throughout the text, using creative examples, heartfelt stories and relevant scriptures, the author connects the various themes of the book, creating an unforgettable read.
Why did God create mankind and all the accessories – the earth, the universe, the animals the plants – that accompanied him? Read on for some thoughts on that question.
Here's a copy of a letter I just wrote to the editor of our local paper:
Dear Editor,
Yesterday a small asteroid (about the size of a bus) exploded several miles above the Russian city of Chelyabinsk. The shock wave did some damage on the ground and around 1100 people were injured by flying glass as it broke windows all over the city.
Welcome!
I wrote a book! It's titled Understanding the Prophetic Nature. It took me a year, but it is finally finished. I spoke my heart in the pages of that book and I'm hoping that its message will impact my readers. Now, I have to get it published! That process, I'm finding, is not a simple path. There is a whole lot more to this publishing thing than simply smearing ink on paper. So, we're taking it one step at a time and this website – JohnTReagan.com – is our first practical step.