Introduction There are times when we feel that we, our businesses, or our ministries cannot withstand oppressive, dark, intrusive, evil administrations or leadership. However, I want to remind you that …
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Ahab's Descendants and God's JudgmentBiblical EventsElijah and Prophets of BaalHistorical Significance and Cultural ImpactJehu's Rise to PowerMount Carmel ConfrontationPatience in transitionQueen Jezebel Removal from OfficeTime Gap between Elijah and JehuTransition of Power and Prophetic Figures
Embracing GoodwillEnvy and RivalryFinding Strength and RejoicingGlorifying Jesus through MinistryImpact of envy and rivalryMotivations in ministryNavigating challenges in ministrySincerity in Proclaiming ChristUnity and Fellowship
Navigating Envy, Rivalry, and Goodwill in Ministry: Lessons from Philippians 1:15-18
Corporate influenceCultural and societal challengesEducation and ideologyEthical considerationsGovernment and constitutional issuesHistorical parallelsPersonal rights and autonomyReligious freedomSocial media and free speechStanding for truth and righteousness
Mobocracy: How “Merchants” Organize Against Messengers of Truth
Bonhoeffer's impact on fellow prisonersBonhoeffer's involvement in resistance movementsBonhoeffer's theological beliefsChurch's response and involvementConsequences of apathy and inactionDietrich Bonhoeffer's LifeDivision and scapegoating tacticsEarly years and upbringingEspionage and underground activitiesFaith and Spiritual GuidanceFaith as a source of strength and inspirationGermany in the 1940s:Historical ContextHistorical parallels and contemporary eventsHitler's leadership and agendaHitler's Propaganda and ManipulationHolocaust and genocideImpact on German societyImportance of critical thinking and discernmentInspiring acts of bravery and resilienceLessons and Relevance TodayLessons for media and information consumptionLessons from history for the presentLessons in perseverance and hopeManipulation of religious beliefsMinistry and pastoral workMoral dilemmas and ethical choicesObserving the rise of Adolf HitlerPersecution of Jews and minority groupsPolitical climate and social divisionsPreservation of religious beliefs and valuesReligious and theological influencesResistance and CourageResistance and oppositionRole of faith in challenging timesSacrifices and risks taken by individualsStrategies used by the Nazi regimeTotalitarian regimes and authoritarianismUnderstanding the consequences of extremismUnity in the face of divisionWarning signs and the urgency to actWorld War II and its impact
What it Looks Like to Stand When Your Nation Turns Against God
Building RelationshipsCultivating Authentic LeadershipFulfilling God's WillLeadership TransitionsLearning from Historical ExamplesNavigating Challenges in TransitionsOvercoming AssumptionsSeeking Divine DirectionTrust and IntegrityWisdom and Guidance
Wisdom for Transitions of Power, and God Transitions
Building Trust and FaithConnecting with a Higher PowerCultivating Intimacy with GodDeveloping a Meaningful RelationshipFaith and BeliefFinding Stability in ChaosLeadership and GuidanceNavigating Uncertainty with HopePersonal Growth and DevelopmentSpirituality/Religion
Discovering Unchanging Truth, Leadership, and Hope in a Chaotic World
America's Current LandscapeBiblical Teachings and FaithEmotional Responses and FeelingsLong-Term Joy and FulfillmentPersonal Values and EthicsRelationships and CommunitySacrifice and RedemptionSocial and Cultural ContextSpeaking the Truth in LoveStanding up for Righteousness
Do The Right Thing Not Just What Feels Good
Characteristics of Evil LeadershipDivine Intervention in Times of CrisisFulfillment of God's PromisesGod's Presence in Our Lowest PointsHistorical Examples: Exodus and the Roman EmpireHope and Encouragement in Times of TroubleLessons from the Old TestamentOppression and Persecution of God's PeopleThe Future: Signs of the End TimesTrusting in the Unchanging Character of God
When Time Draws Near for God to fulfill His Promise
Amphetamines and Medication in EducationAttention and Engagement in LearningChildrenFamily MountainGender and Learning DifferencesHolistic Education and Well-beingHyperactivity and Behavioral IssuesPlay and Cognitive DevelopmentPromoting Creativity and Problem-solving SkillsPsychological and Developmental PerspectivesRethinking Traditional Education Approaches