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Send us a textSummaryIn this episode, Valerie interviews author Courtney Siebring about her latest rhyming picture book, Everybody Wonderfully Made. The book takes a biblical worldview of gender and celebrates the diversity of bodies. Courtney discusses the importance of teaching children to love and appreciate their bodies and how the book provides a starting point for conversations about gender identity. She also shares resources available on the book's website to help parents navigate these discussions. Courtney talks about her journey as an author and her plans for future poetry projects. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of teaching children that they are all image bearers of God and that they are loved and valued.Takeaways Everybody Wonderfully Made is a rhyming picture book that celebrates the diversity of bodies and teaches children to love and appreciate their own bodies.The book provides a starting point for conversations about gender identity and encourages parents to have open and empathetic discussions with their children.Resources are available on the book's website to help parents navigate these conversations and engage their children in activities related to the book's themes.Courtney Siebring plans to continue writing poetry and exploring different topics through her writing.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Everybody Wonderfully Made02:09 The Biblical Worldview of Gender06:43 Teaching Children about Being Made on Purpose11:38 The Importance of Understanding and Expressing Feelings14:14 Celebrating Ourselves as Image Bearers of God19:06 Resources for Parents23:15 Courtney's Future Poetry ProjectsEvery Body Wonderfully Made | Paraclete Press Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

Back again is Kevin Hymel to continue the story of General Patton. This time we talk about Patton's trip to England, some colorful behavior, and Willie the dog. If you missed Kevin's episode in last year's 1943 series, it's season 1 episode 47. Links Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership Vol. 1 Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership Vol. 2 Patton's Photographs: War as He Saw It Historian Kevin Hymel's Article on the 6888th Being Made into a Movie 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion "No Mail, Low Morale": The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Why We Fight Bonus Content --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mother-of-tanks/message

The Personal Computer Show Wednesday February 7th 2024 PRN.live Streaming on the Internet 6:00 PM Eastern Time IN THE NEWS  Comcast Dropping its Misleading Xfinity 10G Network Branding  Comcast Is No Longer the Largest Cable TV Company  Microsoft's new OneDrive Design The Floppy Disk Refused to Die in Japan  Deepfake Scammer Walks off with $25 Million in AI Heist  Microsoft's New AI Can Simulate Anyone's Voice ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell  Navigating Computer Training From the Tech Corner  More and more USB Sticks and microSD Cards are Being Made with Dubious Components  Should You Power Off Your PC Nightly? Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston  Reolink, Kingston, Denova, Shelly

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Saskatchewan. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.Progress is Being Made on Recruiting Additional PhysiciansTwenty-one nurses recruited from the Philippines have completed their training in Saskatchewan and started working in communities across the province. More are expected to join the health care system in the coming months.So far, 131 Filipino nurses have arrived in Saskatchewan. More than 400 internationally educated nurses from the Philippines received conditional offers of employment as registered nurses to work in Saskatchewan.Progress is also being made on recruiting additional physicians to meet the health care needs of Saskatchewan's growing population. Since September 2021, 259 physicians have been recruited to Saskatchewan, 39 physicians from outside the country. This includes 105 family physicians and 154 specialists.The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced an additional $850,000 in funding to the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) to support 25 additional seats in the Mental Health and Wellness Diploma program in Saskatoon for a total of 175 seats to meet demand in this occupation.  You can always access past news from the Province of Saskatchewan by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/sk/.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

Is Man Made in the Image of God? The Implications of Being Made in God's Image

Nuddie Piper Talks Seeing "Baller Blockin" Being Made, Being Independent, New Music & 4:20 Nola --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nolazine-network/support

Title: "Reflections of Divinity: Embracing Our True Identity in God" Episode Description: In this week's thought-provoking podcast, join us as we delve into the fascinating intersection of current events and timeless scriptures from the Bible. Our passionate hosts engage in an enlightening conversation, exploring the profound topic of "Being Made in God's Image." Throughout the episode, we navigate the complexities of this concept, seeking to uncover the profound implications it holds for our daily lives. With the world grappling with an array of challenges, we delve into how understanding our divine origin can bring us closer to a harmonious existence. Drawing from Genesis 1:27, our hosts delve into the scriptural foundations of being created in God's image. They unravel the deep layers of meaning behind this divine blueprint, reflecting on how it shapes our relationships, purpose, and self-worth. Together, they emphasize the importance of recognizing the inherent worth and dignity within ourselves and every human being. To further enrich the discussion, the podcast features insights from renowned theologians, biblical scholars, and experts in human psychology. Their expertise helps shed light on how understanding our reflection of divinity empowers us to embrace our unique identity, fostering compassion, acceptance, and unity in a diverse world. Additionally, the hosts explore current events that highlight the pressing need to embrace our shared humanity. From global crises to personal struggles, they examine real-life situations where recognizing the divine image in ourselves and others can lead to transformative change. Through compelling anecdotes, practical advice, and deep scriptural analysis, this episode equips listeners with tools to navigate the complexities of our modern world, while fostering a deeper connection with our spiritual selves. So, if you're seeking a thought-provoking discussion that intertwines current events and biblical wisdom, tune in to this week's podcast episode, "Reflections of Divinity: Embracing Our True Identity in God." Discover how recognizing our inherent worth as reflections of God's image can ignite a powerful transformation within us and inspire a more compassionate world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jairus-jones/message

Check out our non-spoiler and spoiler reviews of 'A Haunting in Venice.' And, don't miss our spoiler discussion over the fifth episode of ‘Ahsoka' on Disney+ titled “Shadow Warrior.”  Beforehand, we'll rate the news from this week in the world of entertainment during our famous segment called ‘The Toms'. This week's stories include a trailer reaction for ‘Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom;' ‘El Muerto' está muerto; Marvel's VFX artists unionize; similarities to ‘Barbie' puts a pause on ‘Free Guy 2;' and more! Enjoy! TIMECODES… Intro (0:00) The Toms: Entertainment News (1:52) ‘Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom' Trailer Reaction (2:45) ‘El Muerto' Probably Isn't Being Made (8:35) Marvel's VFX Artists Unionize (10:09) ‘Free Guy 2' Is No Longer Happening (13:28)  A ‘Paranormal Activity' Stage Play Is in the Works (17:37) TOMPeyes: Weekly Popeyes Chicken Review (22:00) *SPOILERS* Ahsoka' Episode 5 Discussion (27:52)   Spoiler-Free ‘A Haunting in Venice' Review (54:14) *SPOILERS* ‘A Haunting in Venice' Review  (1:10:29) What Are Ya Doin'? (1:23:18) SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS... Email: tomppodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2jjOm3gwTu2TVDzH_CJlw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/That-One-Movie-Podcast-535231563653560/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOMPPodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tomppodcast INTRO MUSIC... "Constellation" by Brian Hanegan

TW: This episode includes mention of someone taking their own life and also mention of the accusing of Black French soldiers of sexual assault. These are not graphic in nature, just adding a trigger warning in case anyone is sensitive to these topics. Historian and author Kevin Hymel joins me in this episode to talk about George S. Patton Jr. This is marked a "Part I" as Kevin has promised to come back and continue the story. He will also talk about the "Six-Triple-Eight" Postal Battalion, about which he wrote an article that inspired an upcoming Netflix film made by Tyler Perry. Kevin is also an Ambrose Historical Tours guide leading the "In Patton's Footsteps" tour. Links Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership Vol. 1 (https://amzn.to/459qGUg) Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership Vol. 2 (https://amzn.to/3OCx2V8) Patton's Photographs: War as He Saw It (https://amzn.to/3YxSbV2) Historian Kevin Hymel's Article on the 6888th Being Made into a Movie (https://stephenambrosetours.com/historian-kevin-hymels-article-on-the-6888th-to-be-made-into-a-movie/) 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (https://armyhistory.org/6888th-central-postal-directory-battalion/) "No Mail, Low Morale": The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/Jan-Feb-2019/Warrington-Mail/) http://www.motheroftanks.com/ads-sponsors-and-affiliate-links/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mother-of-tanks/message

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Big Nose George: Known for Being Made into a Pair of Shoes. Also, a small rant like usual! And if you're woke... no podcast for you...well at least this one. Well as always, thanks again peeps and don't forget to subscribe. Appreciate ya, enjoy and thanks for listening!Check me out on YouTube on the Jose the Degenerate channel and IG @josemeza_creator

Some people fantasize about making love to ghosts. Well, now there's a haunted house with some horny ghost ready to turn you on. Imagine getting your baby to finally "latch on" so you can breast feed...then have your nipple BREAK OFF! It happened to one very surprised mom. There's a gut gouging movie that has so much blood & gore theater-goers are puking their guts out & passing out in the aisles. And my Insane FL Nephew, "Pancho Guero" says that it's causing so much buzz the box office profits are up 82%! There's plenty of grisly stupidity waiting in this week's episode... You Can Now Get Buried Alive & Dug Back Up for $57,000; FL man arrested after planning to ‘start a war,' deputies say; A Thief Was Caught Stealing a 14-Ft. Skeleton in Broad Daylight; A Guy Left Voicemails for a Hitman but Dialed the Wrong Number; Barilla Pasta Sued for Being Made in Iowa, Not Italy; Middle Schooler Arrested After Allegedly Giving Away $10,000 of Grandma's Cash; A Guy Tried to Sell His Ex-Girlfriend's Mom's Ashes to Get Money for Drugs; A Man Retires as a Cop, & Starts a New Career as a Drug Dealer; German climate activists douse Monet painting with mashed potatoes; Woman stumbles across a ‘whale's PENIS' that washed up on the shore while visiting the beach–as mystery surrounds how it got there; You Can Now Buy Your Horse $1,200 Sneakers; PA Bowling Alley Hosting a 'Balls Out Naked Cosmic Bowling' Night; Woman Says She Was Infected with STD After Janitor Took a Whiz in Her Water Bottle; Artist Goes Viral For Tattooing Baby. Play along with "Pancho" this week & see if you can do better then he can at guessing in the "Insane Game Show" & find the answers to life's biggest questions when you here his profound wisdom as he answers more questions from those who want to "ASK PANCHO" for some advice! "Pancho" addresses the burning questions about “HELP: I Know My New Job Will Impact My Dating Life!" & “Help! My Brother In Law Keeps Watching Rated 'R' Movies With My Nephew!" Don't forget to download the TELEGRAM MESSENGER & join the "Insane Erik Lane's Stupid World" Channel to read the actual stories used for the podcast & check out the photos & videos with them! It's FREE & available for Windows, Linux, Android, & Apple for both mobile & desktop! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eriklane/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eriklane/support

Tuesday, October 11th — In today's episode, we talk about: More details about PlantBuilt winners Texas Pete Hot Sauce Faces Lawsuit for Being Made in North Carolina (New York Post) Vegan Eggo waffles (and chick'n) from Kellogg's are coming (Totally Vegan Buzz) Study shows Veganuary boosts plant-based item sales but doesn't reduce meat purchases (Food Navigator) Doug's Amazon infomercial appearance   The Plant-Based Morning Show is presented by Complement. Tune in live on Instagram (@nomeatathlete_official and @complement), or watch on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter every weekday at 11am Eastern! Follow @realmattfrazier and @rockcreekrunner for more.

The FBI's raid on Trump's Mara-Lago home crossed God's red line. God's infiltrators have shocking incriminating evidence. Obama, Biden, Hillary, Gates, Macron, Trudeau and their cronies, are now set up for God's sting operation. Learn the truth mainstream media does not report from God's prophets and patriots including my guest Pastor David Scarlett. SHOW NOTES CONNECT WITH TODAY'S GUEST: Pastor David Scarlett https://hisglory.me/ Pastor Dave, he founded HIS GLORY network as God's Worldwide Ministry, and Christian outreach bringing the WORD of God to the world! David came to the WORD, namely Jesus Christ, after getting a taste of Heaven and a vision of JESUS following a near-death experience. HIS GLORY Ministry was formed to bring “the WORD of HIS GLORY to the world.” The primary mission of HIS GLORY is to provide hope and bring our Savior's sheep into the fold. Pastor David uniquely has a corporate and military background which God has used as David fulfills his calling as a Pastor. Links from Today's Show Content: Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.theepochtimes.com/data-shows-number-of-low-income-audits-could-triple-as-irs-grows_4671775.html?utm_source=ref_share&utm_campaign=copy&rs=SHRDNFVZ https://americanfaith.com/irs-audits-will-generate-20b-from-those-making-under-400k-under-inflation-reduction-act/ https://www.theepochtimes.com/house-dems-kill-budd-amendment-say-no-to-switching-funds-for-87000-new-irs-agents-to-hire-more-border-patrol-agents_4656915.html?utm_source=ref_share&utm_campaign=copy&rs=SHRDNFVZ https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/inflation-reduction-act-irs-funding-87000-agents/275-f83d429d-573e-4a13-8a26-95d9b819dbaa Scientists Come Out: No Climate Change Issue https://americanfaith.com/there-is-no-climate-emergency-more-than-1100-scientists-professionals-worldwide-led-nobel-prize-laureate-document/ Julie Green: “Your enemies Plans are Denied” https://rumble.com/v1gb69r-your-enemies-plans-are-denied.html Julie Green: Arrests are Being Made” https://rumble.com/v1gbnlf-arrests-are-being-made.html Robin D. 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For our last interview of Season 6, we're excited to have the return of Morgan Harper Nichols! She talks to us about her recent autism diagnosis, how viewing peace as a practice is helpful, and some ways to engage in that practice. Morgan is an artist, a poet, and the author of Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 138 - Autism, Faith, & the Gifts of Neurodiversity (feat. Daniel Bowman Jr.)- CXMH ep. 90 - Small Beginnings, Other People's Stories, & Being Made to Make (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols)Connect with Morgan on her website, on Instagram, on Twitter, on Pinterest, or on Facebook. Buy Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life on Amazon.Quotes:- “There are no real destinations in nature.” (tweet)- “If we want to practice peace, we have to do it collectively.” (tweet)Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Buy books from previous guests on Bookshop- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down' by Rivers & Robots.

In 1955 Rosa Parks (1913-2005) [ "The first lady of civil rights" and the mother of the freedom movement" in America was arrested in Alabama for REFUSING to give her SEAT on the BUS to a white man. BOYCOTTS and BLOODSHED followed UNTIL the U.S. Supreme Court ruled SEGREGATION unconstitutional. Later Rosa wrote: 'Knowing what MUST be DONE does AWAY with FEAR. When l sat down on the bus that DAY l had no IDEA history was BEING MADE, l was only thinking about GETTING home. But l had to MAKE up my MIND. After many years of BEING a VICTIM...not giving up my SEAT, and whatever l had to face AFTERWARDS, wasn't important...l FELT the Lord WOULD give me the STRENGTH to ENDURE whatever l had to FACE. It was time for someone to stand up - or in my case, sit down.' Courage is DISPLAYED at unexpected MOMENTS; what you DO in such MOMENTS can CHANGE you, and those AROUND you. The story's TOLD of a spy who was SENTENCED to DEATH by a general in the Persian Army. (Now present day lran) The general had a STRANGE custom of GIVING CONDEMNED criminals a CHOICE between the FIRING SQUAD and 'the big door.' When the general ASKED, 'What will it be?' the spy CHOSE the firing squad. TURNING to his AIDE the general said, 'They ALWAYS PREFER the known to the UNKNOWN, yet, we gave them a CHOICE.' The aide asked, 'What lies beyond the big door?' The general replied, 'FREEDOM.' Then he added, 'Few are BRAVE enough to take that door.' The DIVIDING line between MEDIOCRITY and SUCCESS is COURAGE. That's why David told his son Solomon upon ASCENDING the THRONE: 'Be strong and of good courage, and do it.' God's servant Rev Alfred Acheampong. Prayer Point: Heavenly Father continue to give me the courage to face the dangers and threats of life fearlessly so that l will inspire, motivate and influence others into acting likewise in Jesus name. Anchor Scripture: '..."BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE, AND DO IT..." ' (1Chronicles 28:20 NKJV) Stay Blessed! YearOfSupernaturalProvision

Psalm 8 Having an accurate understanding of who we are and where we fit in God’s world is critical to our view of humanity and questions being debated today in our society. Pastor Ben Khazraee extracts fundamental truths from Psalm 8 which helps us have the proper answers to who God is and who we are. The post What is Man? The Joy of Being Made in God’s Image appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

This week we talk with poet and author Tanner Olson. We touch on balancing hope & pain, where he finds inspiration, and learning to still be himself while being a writer. In the intro, Robert and Holly check in after Texas’s recent weather and talk about WandaVision. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - CXMH ep. 122 - How Writing Can Shape Your Past, Present, & Future (feat. Allison Fallon) - CXMH ep.  90 - Small Beginnings, Other People's Stories, & Being Made to Make (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols) Connect with Tanner on his website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Listen to his work on Spotify, Apple Music, or watch it on YouTube. Buy his books on Amazon. Quotes: - “Don’t call yourself an ‘aspiring writer.’ If you’re putting words down on a piece of paper…you are a writer.” (tweet) - “When I write something hopeful that comes out of heartbreak, I don’t want to ignore the heartbreak.” (tweet) - “Hope always has the outstretched hand.” (tweet) - “It’s really hard to deal with the things inside of us when we just keep them there.” (tweet) Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook! Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. Ways to support CXMH: - make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more! - give a one-time gift using PayPal - Do your Amazon shopping through this link - Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play - Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support - Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here - Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website. Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

James Beshara is a full-time Angel Investor & Founder of Magic Mind. He also is the host of the podcast Below the Line.  In his third appearance on The FORT, James and Chris discuss the origins of their friendship, the concept of lives being made on 12 seconds of courage, and the metrics of their first venture fund. James also details his experience building Tilt, which was acquired by Airbnb in 2017, and the downside of that journey that you won't ever hear from other start-ups in the media. He talks about running out of cash while trying to find a suitable buyer for the business, having to lay-off employees, and taking the news of the acquisition to the team as well as transitioning to Airbnb. Finally, James and Chris discuss the ego-centric world of tech, what it means to be happy, the philosophy behind building a business, and more. Enjoy!  Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Learn more about Chris Powers and Fort Capital: www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ James Beshara on Twitter: www.twitter.com/jamesbeshara James' Podcast: www.belowthelinepod.com (03:26) - How James and Chris Met (07:22) - Lives Are Made on 12 Seconds of Courage (12:15) - Going to South Africa (16:24) - The Metrics for Chris & James First Fund (Cat Empire) (24:20) - The Process of Deciding to Start a Venture Fund (30:02) - The Downside of Building and Exiting Tilt (Acquired by Airbnb) Below the Line: On Failure  (36:10) - The Last Few Months of Tilt (50:03) - Telling the Team About the Acquisition (59:06) - Initial Experiences at Airbnb (1:02:10) - What’s the process like getting stock in a pre-IPO company? (1:05:12) - Being Made to Create (1:07:20) - Working Alongside AirBnb’s CEO (1:10:55) - When someone is emerging with a start-up, are they getting executive coaches along the way? (1:17:04) - Vulnerability is a Strength  (1:22:33) - Ego in Today’s Society (1:25:27) - Envy (1:30:51) - Eastern Philosophy & Starting a Business (1:33:17) - Wheat does an internal pursuit mean? (1:36:36) - What does it mean to be content? Living life backwards by David Gibson (1:49:08) - Clubhouse and James Being One of the First Investors The FORT with Chris Powers is produced by Straight Up Podcasts

We continue our conversation about Being Made to Do Good. The greatest area where we can do good in is with Our Gospel! 

Revelation 2-3 Series: Just Conquer # 14 # Introduction I continue to find myself more and more in the strange position of defending optimism. For much of my life I claimed to be a Realist, which is really a pessimist who likes to argue. Before that I was just an idiot. But for a growing number of years I have come to believe, especially about the Last Days, that things are going to become truly amazing as the world goes to hell in a handbasket. Light will shine so brightly that only increasing darkness will keep pace, until The Light of Life returns to judge the nations and defeat every enemy and dwell with His people and reign in His kingdom on earth. What am I talking about, how did we get here, and what does it have to do with the book of Revelation? Good questions all, and let me try to answer them in reverse. # Conquering Optimism The last 10 sermons have been about the messages of Jesus to seven first century churches in Asia (Revelation 1:4, 2:1-3:22). Every one of those messages has ended with a promise to "the one conquering" or "the one overcoming." I've not only been naming these sermons with a Just Conquer theme, I believe that Just Conquer colors all of Revelation. I've been saying "just" conquer for a few reasons. First, because I'm channeling Nike's motto (“Just Do It”), because it's a provocative understatement, and because this conquering is not your gladiator/emperor/general's definition of conquering. Think back with me about the seven things that needed to be conquered. Though two of the seven churches weren't called to repent, they still had troubles and temptations to deal with. 1. Ephesus: just conquer _lovelessness_ 2. Smyrna (no repentance): just conquer _fear_ of prison and death 3. Pergamum: just conquer _indulgence_, especially as connected with false teaching and sexual immorality 4. Thyatira: just conquer _worldliness_, especially as connected with idolatry 5. Sardis: just conquer _negligence_, with a reputation for being alive though actually about to die 6. Philadelphia (no repentance): just conquer _discrimination_ 7. Laodicea: just conquer _tepidity_, especially as connected with self-reliance As lampstands (Revelation 1:20), these churches would shine as lights in the world _by not sinning and by not quitting_. It was that basic. They would shine as lights by loving God, loving each other, holding fast the truth, being zealous for fellowshipping with Jesus, and persevering. This is _just conquering_. To the one conquering Jesus gave promises. A different promise was given to the overcomers in each local church, but with the general call for anyone with an ear to hear what the Spirit says to the _churches_, I can't think of a good reason not to understand that just conquerors get _all_ the promises. To the one conquering Jesus promises: - he will eat of the tree of life (2:7) - he will not be hurt by the second death (2:11) - he will get hidden manna and a white stone with a new name (2:17) - he will rule with authority over the nations and receive the morning star (2:27) - he will be clothed in white garments, his name will never be blotted out of the book of life, and Jesus will confess his name before the Father (3:5) - he will be made a pillar in God's temple and he will have the name of God written on him (3:12) - he will sit on Jesus' throne and rule with Him (3:21) Near the end of Revelation God summarizes the just conquer promises. > And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." And he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. **The one who conquers will have this heritage**, and I will be his God and he will be my son." (Revelation 21:5-7) The NASB translates, “he who overcomes will inherit these things.” This is an _extraordinary_ inheritance. What it is _not_ is a promise that Christians, _before Christ's return_, will conquer by voting in a Christian President, or that Christians will be the majority in a democratic nation, or that Jesus' name will be acknowledged and even applauded in official ways, whether in a decade, or even in a few more millennia. Those kinds of effects would be _ordinary_, as in, what anyone might expect. Those results are also optimistic in a straightforward, drawn directly from dot-A to dot-B sort of way. This is a _transparent_ optimism, a positive confidence that sits on top of history and anyone can see it. But Jesus' messages to the churches do not define conquering as conquering a culture with Christianity, but rather Christians conquering their sin, including the sin of wanting to be accepted by the culture. Jesus' messages to the churches call for conquering _by repentance_, conquering _regardless of suffering, whether physically, financially, or by some other type of discrimination_. Conquer your own temptations to indulgence, conquer your own temptations to lukewarm self-sufficiency, conquer your own lack of love. The Amen does not promise us that we will win in any other way than the way _He won_ (Revelation 3:21). And how did He win? This is the gospel, this is the _cross_. This is His loyalty that obeyed His Father, maintained fellowship with His Father, and served His people by loving them to the point of death. Jesus conquered by sacrifice. Because of that, He was granted to sit with His Father on the throne, and this is the path of our conquering as well. In Revelation 21, note who are contrasted with the ones conquering. > But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexual immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death. (Revelation 21:8) There appear to be two classes of non-conquerors, those who were known by their sin and those who were known for giving up: "the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable." Conquering is a big deal because it requires _faith_ and _hope_ regardless of obvious wins. The apostle Paul's language about conquering fits with this sort of optimism. The final verses of Romans 8 are an extraordinary inheritance: certain to be conformed to the image of God's Son, chosen to be glorified and everything necessary to get us there. God is for us, so, World, bring it. If the Father didn't spare His own Son to save us, what won't He give us? Who can condemn us now? And then some rhetorical questions: > Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, 'For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.'" (Romans 8:35-36) Wouldn't you think that the great reversal of good news would come at this hinge? Isn't this where one of those divine "but"s come in? "We are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered..._but_ we win!" And, in a sense that is what Paul says. > No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:37) The "No" answers if anything will separate us from the love of Christ. **No.** And "in all these things," the blackballing, mocking, lacking, suffering, even dying things, we are _more than conquerors_. This is conquering through perseverance, and even that perseverance was bought for us when God gave His Son for us. This is not transparent conquering, the "three steps to defeating your enemies in Jesus' name," the sort of obvious optimism about cultural changes that make life on earth better for Christians. But it _is_ most certainly optimism. The Amen, the Alpha and Omega, the Spirit through Paul, call it conquering. That is not word play, it is the gospel principle, the "deeper magic" as Aslan put it, built in to how God made the world. It is a _terrible_ optimism. What I mean by that is an optimism that knows not only that the sun will rise while the wolves are still howling in the dark, but that getting eaten by the wolves, if that is God's will, is a way of conquering. It is an optimism, a defining orientation based on expectations of what is sure to take place that is good, while pains and evil appears to take today. It is troubled, it is tried, but it is hopeful. # Being Made to Feel Bad This stuff is crucial because you will live according to what you expect. There are a variety of ways to say it, and they all work. You will act according to what you really believe, regardless of what you say you believe, or think you want to believe. Your Eschatology, beliefs about the end things, will orient your Todayatology (or, more fancy, _Semerology_, from σήμερον, “today” so the study of today.) Our group of eschatologiers has more pessimists than other ostensibly Christian groups. The premillennial are almost always less positive than the amillennial, though there are grooves of grumpiness that run deep in both of those camps. The premillennial are almost comically mocked as downers by the postmillennial, and I am telling you that you don't have to believe _them_. We can acknowledge that Dispies (those who think that Christ will return _first_ to defeat His enemies and the rebels of the nations) have often, and mostly, and historically, been shrill, panicked, Chicken Little, bunker digging/stocking/reinforcing, unhappy, and generally not pleasant, let alone positive believers. There is the _potential_ temptation for our group to get stuck on crucifixion Friday, when the Pharisees and the government and the police soldiers and the crowds gang up against the righteous. But, it was _GOOD_ Friday, because Sunday was _inevitable_. We might sympathize with the discouraged on Saturday, but we also know that if they had only believed what they had been told, by Jesus Himself, then they would have been able to anticipate the resurrection with a terrible optimism. If Monday-Peter, knowing what he knew on Monday after seeing the risen Christ, could have gone back to Thursday-Peter, might that have changed Peter's ability to stay awake, pray, and confess his love for Jesus? It would still have been brutal, but wouldn't he have been more bold? It is not just possible, it's characteristic, that someone knows something rationally but for whom that knowledge is still incongruous with his or her assumed/believed/defended identity. Of course there are believers who know that we have hope in Jesus, who aren't hopeful people. Hope is alive for them in the dictionary on the shelf. They do not identify as hopeful, nor, as is what I really want to stress, do they identify as conquerors. But _you_ should. You must. If you believe, just conquer. If you can't be separated from Christ, you are more than just a conqueror. That is true while you also expect that the wicked will increase in number and intensity, while world governments stock their arsenals to make war against the Messiah. Yet this is terrible optimism, a gospel optimism, a story of eschatology that guarantees that the empty tomb follows in a few days. The other kind of being made to feel bad comes from some of our Christian brothers who think we have a theology of losing. Doug Wilson is one such person. I have learned a lot from him, as have many of you. But he ties so many things to postmillennialism (the belief that Christians will defeat global unbelief by making disciples and _then_ Christ will return) that just aren't necessary. They also are not congruous with the just conquer promises to the churches in Revelation 2-3. In a recent conversation he lamented that most Evangelicals have a culture of losing ([here is the trailer to the entire discussion](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow5k8WJlQkw)). We don't expect to win, and he, by contrast, does expect to win. But his is still a gospel winning, a winning by repentance and sacrifice, and he believes that a future generation will have so many repenters and sacrificers that the world will be ready for Jesus to return. We also think that there will be more and more repenters and sacrificers and that the world _will still need Jesus to return to conquer_ once and for all those who refuse to repent and sacrifice. # Conclusion Does God expect the church to be potent and effective in a world of unbelief? Yes! And _how_ does He expect us to have influence? Sometimes it is through terrible loss. > “Losing does not disturb us; it does not unsettle our faith. This is something the Church generally does really well. Speaking frankly, we frequently lose successfully far more often than we succeed successfully. Losing is our secret weapon.” (Wilson, _Same Sex Mirage_, 258-259) We don't think the church keeps losing and coming back again, we think the church will eventually “lose” and then _Jesus_ comes back again. It's not even that secret. So, just conquer. And let your bias be toward not growing weary in well doing or giving up (Galatians 6:9). Be steadfast and always abounding in the work of the Lord knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). Where are the optimistic, Dispensational Premillennials? Look around, and come on in, the future is as bright as the lamp of the Lamb (Revelation 21:23). --- ## Charge _Understatement_: Not even Christmas can separate you from the love of God in Christ. Shall parties, or shopping, or cooking, or relatives, or fatigue, cause you to lose Christ's love? We don't even know how blessed we are to have only the problems that we have, and many of those blessings come to us from a culture that has been influenced by Christians acting like faithful Christians. Just conquer by repenting from your sin, and by staying in fellowship with Christ and with your people. Let this optimism shine no matter how busy or bad it gets. ## Benediction: > Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, > > “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; > we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” > > No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:35–39, ESV)

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