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What happens when the “timeline” of your life (deadlines, calendars, logistics) collides with a “God moment” you didn’t plan for?

In this Mobile Metron episode, Bishop Jim Swilley tells the raw, unfiltered story behind his mother’s fall, the impossible decisions of elder care, and the unexpected “angels” who showed up right on time. Then he pivots into a provocative teaching on Chronos vs. Kairos, why guilt keeps us trapped, and why Jesus’ words to Peter in John 21 sound a lot like modern caregiving.

Along the way, he challenges fundamentalism, reframes “the fall,” and asks the question most of us avoid until life forces it: Are you trying to live longer… or live freer?

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5 takeaways

1. Chronos measures life. Kairos interprets it.
   Chronos is the clock/calendar; Kairos is the “time-out-of-time” moment where meaning snaps into focus (anchored by “my times are in your hands” — Psalm 31:15).

2. Elder care isn’t a “curse” — it’s a season.
   Swilley reads Jesus’ words about aging and dependence (John 21:18) as less “doom” and more “this is what long life often looks like.”

3. Guilt isn’t proof you’re loving. It can be a leash.
   A care team’s permission—“you don’t have to come every day”—becomes a spiritual release: love can be real without self-punishment.

4. Be specific about the life you’re asking for.
   Not just “more years,” but “more years with clarity, mobility, and peace,” reflecting on the idea of long lifespan (Swilley references 120 years; see Genesis 6:3) and the cost of unmanaged longevity.

5. Your life becomes lighter when it becomes useful.
   The old hymn idea—“If I can help somebody, my living shall not be in vain”—turns into an inventory of legacy: what you built, who you lifted, what your presence changed (echoing the wisdom of “teach us to number our days” — Psalm 90:12).

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Pull-quote (from the episode)

“Focus on the kairos time of your life. Don’t be so obsessed with the chronos time.”

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Scriptures referenced (with citations)

• “The kingdom… brings out… treasures new and old” — Matthew 13:52

• “The Spirit of the Lord… liberty to the captives” — Isaiah 61:1 (also echoed in Luke 4:18)

• “The tongue of the learned” — Isaiah 50:4

• “Let there be light” — Genesis 1:3

• “My times are in Your hands” — Psalm 31:15

• “Rightly dividing the word” — 2 Timothy 2:15

• “The heavens declare the glory of God” — Psalm 19:1

• “Man shall not live by bread alone…” — Deuteronomy 8:3 (quoted in Matthew 4:4)

• “I AM” — Exodus 3:14

• “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” — Hosea 6:6 (quoted in Matthew 9:13 and Matthew 12:7)

• Curses / sweat of brow / labor pains — Genesis 3:16–19

• Jesus & Peter on love, feeding sheep, aging, and “what is that to you?” — John 21:15–22

• “Teach us to number our days” — Psalm 90:12

• “120 years” — Genesis 6:3

• “Blessed when you come in and go out” — Deuteronomy 28:6

• “No plague… near your dwelling” — Psalm 91:10

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I – “My times are in Your hand…” (Psalms 31:15 – NKJV)

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I – “Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, REDEEMING THE TIME” (Colossians 4:5 – NKJV)

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II – “Be habitually walking about within wisdom…toward those outside…being ones constantly buying for yourselves – as from out of the market place – the fitting situation (redeeming the season within yourselves; purchasing the fertile moment for yourselves; or making the best use of the opportunity in the public concourse)” Colossians 4:5 – JMNT)

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III – “And I will restore or replace for you THE YEARS that the locust has eaten…” (Joel 2:25 – AMPC)

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I – “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He also has planted eternity in men’s hearts and minds [a divinely implanted sense of a purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but God alone can satisfy], yet so that men cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11 – AMPC)

II – “That which is now already has been, and that which is to be already has been; and God seeks that which has passed by [so that history repeats itself].” (Ecclesiastes 3:15 – AMPC)

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I – “We, of course, have plenty of wisdom to pass on to you once you get your feet on firm spiritual ground, but it’s not popular wisdom, the fashionable wisdom of high-priced experts that will be out-of-date in a year or so. God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes. You don’t find it lying around on the surface. It’s not the latest message, but more like the oldest—what God determined as the way to bring out his best in us, long before we ever arrived on the scene. The experts of our day haven’t a clue about what this eternal plan is. If they had, they wouldn’t have killed the Master of the God-designed life on a cross. That’s why we have this Scripture text: No one’s ever seen or heard anything like this, Never so much as imagined anything quite like it— What God has arranged for those who love him. But you’ve seen and heard it because God by his Spirit has brought it all out into the open before you. (I Corinthians 2:6 – 10 – The Message)

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I – AI Overview of “Holding Space” Holding space means being fully present, creating a non-judgmental, safe environment where someone can express their feelings, experiences, or struggles without you trying to fix, change, or guide them, allowing them to feel heard, seen, and supported in their own process. It’s about compassionate witnessing, offering a safe “container” for their emotions, and simply being there, which builds trust and deeper connection. Key aspects of holding space: Presence: Being authentically and undistractedly present in the moment, focusing on the other person’s experience. Non-judgment: Accepting their feelings and story as valid without criticism or imposing your own views. No fixing: Resisting the urge to offer unsolicited advice or try to solve their problem, which can feel dismissive. Safe environment: Creating a sense of security where they feel safe to be vulnerable and express difficult emotions. Bearing witness: Acting as a supportive witness to their pain, joy, or uncertainty, letting them lead. How it’s different from other interactions: Not “hijacking” space: The opposite is taking over, controlling the narrative, or making it about your own anxiety or ego. Not just being nice: It’s a deeper, intentional act of support, distinct from just sharing laughs or being polite. When to use it: When someone is grieving, stressed, or in crisis. To foster deeper, more authentic relationships. In therapy, coaching, or supportive friendships. How to do it: Listen actively and ask clarifying questions like, “What are you feeling about that?”. Validate their experience with phrases like, “That sounds incredibly difficult,” or “I can see why you’d feel that way”. Sit with them in silence if needed, offering your quiet presence. Communicate your presence, e.g., “I’m here for you, no fixing needed”.

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II – #jimswilleybooks “But the angel spoke immediately and authoritatively, saying to them, “Do not be afraid! I am here to announce good news to you…good news of a great and joyful event, and of a new reality! And this good news…this new reality…is for all people everywhere…it is for the entirety of humanity! This very night a Savior has been born in the City of David…a Savior who will perfectly embody the Christ, and will be known as the Lord! If you seek Him you will find Him…and this is what you’re to look for: a baby swaddled in a blanket, and lying in a feeding trough for animals!” As soon as the angel made this declaration, the sky above the shepherds’ heads lit up, and was filled with a seemingly infinite number of angels who formed a thunderous, mass choir, singing God’s praises, and shouting, “GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST PARTS OF THE HEAVENLY REALM…AND IN THE EARTHLY DIMENSION, PEACE…PEACE TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON ON THE EARTH…AND A REVELATION TO THEM THAT GOD’S WILL TOWARD ALL OF HUMANITY IS ONLY GOOD!”” (Luke 2:10-14 – Luke In The Now/Gospels In The Now)

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III – José y Maria by Everett Patterson

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This memorial gathers a spiritual family to remember Dr. Sheila – healer, friend, quiet warrior, and constant presence at Metron. Her passing came suddenly leaving everyone stunned at how quickly everything unfolded. Jim shares the ache of wanting to have been there sooner, but also the sacred gift of his final visit on Thanksgiving: standing by her bedside, speaking to her spirit, thanking her for years of love and care, and giving her permission to let go if she was tired of fighting. He and Ken wept, hugged her “heart to heart,” and blessed her with peace – a moment he says he’ll never trade.

Throughout the service, story after story paints a fuller picture of who she was. Dr. Sheila was more than a chiropractor; she was a healer in every sense. She treated people on Christmas Eve when they were in unbearable pain, never charged her pastor for visits, and even drove to adjust his mother—and her poodles. When his mother had to give up her birds, Dr. Sheila quietly took them in, lifting a huge burden from his shoulders. She created a beautiful quilt from his Peachtree Road Race t-shirts, a piece of art he treasures as a symbol of her love literally sewn into his life.

Others share how her touch and presence changed them: nerve pain disappearing after her hands rested on someone’s back, quiet envelopes of money slipped into palms after a speech, healing energy that felt like electricity, and a steady calm that made people feel seen, safe, and loved. She introduced many to heart-to-heart hugs, alkaline water, and a deeper understanding of self-healing and spirit. Friends describe her as deeply compassionate, fiercely authentic, generous to a fault, and spiritually curious – open to past lives, the divine feminine, and the idea that those who cross over still walk with us.

The memorial becomes both a goodbye and a challenge. As they speak of her presence still lingering in the room, they honor her as part of the “great cloud of witnesses” and talk about how grief and gratitude can coexist. Her death, especially so close to the holidays, sharpens everyone’s awareness that time is short. In her honor, they commit to living fully, following their bliss, taking care of themselves, loving boldly, and cherishing each ordinary week that passes. Dr. Sheila, they say, is sewn into the fabric of who they are now—living on in their hugs, their kindness, their courage to heal, and their choice to make every day count.

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I – “There was a man of the Pharisee sect, Nicodemus, a prominent leader among the Jews. Late one night he visited Jesus and said, “Rabbi, we all know you’re a teacher straight from God. No one could do all the God-pointing, God-revealing acts you do if God weren’t in on it.” Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” “How can anyone,” said Nicodemus, “be born who has already been born and grown up? You can’t re-enter your mother’s womb and be born again. What are you saying with this ‘born-from-above’ talk?” Jesus said, “You’re not listening. Let me say it again. Unless a person submits to this original creation—the ‘wind-hovering-over-the-water’ creation, the invisible moving the visible, a baptism into a new life—it’s not possible to enter God’s kingdom. When you look at a baby, it’s just that: a body you can look at and touch. But the person who takes shape within is formed by something you can’t see and touch—the Spirit—and becomes a living spirit. “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how THE WIND BLOWS THIS WAY AND THAT. You hear it rustling through the trees, but you have no idea where it comes from or where it’s headed next. That’s the way it is with everyone ‘born from above’ by the wind of God, the Spirit of God.” (John 3:1-8 – The Message)

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II – He cites the blowing of the wind as an example of those who are born of Spirit. The new birth is a change that comes here and now. It has to do with the present man, the “Son of Man,” the real ‘I AM’ in each of us. “And no one hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended out of heaven, even the Son of Man, who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, EVEN SO must the Son of Man be lifted up.” (John 3:14) This man in each of us is divine now, is in heaven now, but his manifestation is still in limbo. He must be lifted out of this condition into a spiritual one; this is being “born anew.” – Fillmore Faith

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III – “The entire cosmos is the object of God’s affection. And he is not about to abandon his creation – the gift of his Son is for mankind to realize their origin in him who mirrors their authentic birth – begotten not of flesh but of the Father. In this persuasion the life of the ages echoes within the individual and announces that the days of regret and sense of lost-ness are over. God has no intention to condemn anyone – he has sent his Son, not as Judge, but as Savior of the world. The cosmos was rescued because of him!” (John 3:16, 17 – Mirror Translation)

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IV – “But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace, to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.” (Galatians 1:15-17 – NKJV)

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V – “Yet when God – the One marking off boundaries to separate and sever me from out of my mother’s womb (or cavity; a figure of the religion of the Jews), and calling me through His grace and favor to unveil (reveal; uncover; disclose) His Son within the midst of me (in union with me), to the end that I in myself…would announce and proclaim the message of goodness, which is Him, within the ethnic multitudes (may bring and tell the message of ease and well-being: Him now among the nations), I did not immediately place myself back toward flesh and blood (present my cause up for the approval of other people; consult anyone; seek communication or advice from my race, kin or religion), neither did I go up into Jerusalem, toward those who were people sent off (to face and be with the commissioned representatives) previous to me, but rather, I went off into Arabia, then later I again returned into Damascus.” (Galatians 1:15-17 – JMNT)

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VI – “…to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.” (Galatians 1:16 – NIV)

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I – “There was a man of the Pharisee sect, Nicodemus, a prominent leader among the Jews. Late one night he visited Jesus and said, “Rabbi, we all know you’re a teacher straight from God. No one could do all the God-pointing, God-revealing acts you do if God weren’t in on it.” Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” “How can anyone,” said Nicodemus, “be born who has already been born and grown up? You can’t re-enter your mother’s womb and be born again. What are you saying with this ‘born-from-above’ talk?” Jesus said, “You’re not listening. Let me say it again. Unless a person submits to this original creation—the ‘wind-hovering-over-the-water’ creation, the invisible moving the visible, a baptism into a new life—it’s not possible to enter God’s kingdom. When you look at a baby, it’s just that: a body you can look at and touch. But the person who takes shape within is formed by something you can’t see and touch—the Spirit—and becomes a living spirit. “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how THE WIND BLOWS THIS WAY AND THAT. You hear it rustling through the trees, but you have no idea where it comes from or where it’s headed next. That’s the way it is with everyone ‘born from above’ by the wind of God, the Spirit of God.” (John 3:1-8 – The Message)

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III – “But the path of the [uncompromisingly] just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day [to be prepared].” (Proverbs 4:18 – AMPC)