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Ms. Lori has reached the mountaintop with the pulling of, arguably, one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors, Michael BAE Jordan. Chiiiiile! Tongues have been wagging since they went public/IG official about a month ago. We MUST talk about how she has managed to pull off thinking like a man AND acting like a man. And subsequently disproved her dad’s whole (one-sided, problematic AF)  theory on dating. She (inadvertently?) kicked the soap box right from under him. Ha!              

We Must Intentionally Continue in the Word (2 Tim. 3:14-15) We are called to continue learning and believing the Scriptures, which point us to Jesus. We believe that the primary tool that the Holy Spirit uses to change lives and hearts is the Word of God. We see God’s attributes in what He has made, but we come to know Him personally through what He has said (Rom. 10:17)! Because of this, we emphasize expository preaching, Christ-honoring worship, and Word-based small groups.   We Must be Completely Equipped by the Word (2 Tim. 3:16-17) We are called to submit ourselves to the Scriptures as our God-breathed authority. We are called to continue looking to the Scriptures as our sufficient equipment.   We Must Boldly Proclaim the Word (2 Tim. 4:1-5) We are called to preach the Word faithfully in all seasons. We are called to preach the Word fully with the end in view. We are called to preach Word persistently with sober compassion.

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How do we remain steadfast at home while the world is seemingly on fire? We turn to God’s Word and heed His instructions to us. We MUST gird up and teach our kids to do the same. He is a merciful God with a great plan and, like Queen Esther, He has each one of us here for such a time as this! Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella for this encouraging conversation on the important role of mothers and how to live with courage.   Watch the video of this conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube Channel. Partner with us! Has The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked. Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team. Scripture Referenced: Esther is the only book in the Bible not to mention the name of God. But God certainly wasn’t absent. His presence permeates much of the story.   God’s sovereignty and faithfulness permeates each scene   Esther 4 “When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and he cried out with a loud and bitter cry. 2 He went up to the entrance of the king's gate, for no one was allowed to enter the king's gate clothed in sackcloth. 3 And in every province, wherever the king's command and his decree reached, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting and weeping and lamenting, and many of them lay in sackcloth and ashes. 4 When Esther's young women and her eunuchs came and told her, the queen was deeply distressed. She sent garments to clothe Mordecai, so that he might take off his sackcloth, but he would not accept them. 5 Then Esther called for Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs, who had been appointed to attend her, and ordered him to go to Mordecai to learn what this was and why it was. 6 Hathach went out to Mordecai in the open square of the city in front of the king's gate, 7 and Mordecai told him all that had happened to him, and the exact sum of money that Haman had promised to pay into the king's treasuries for the destruction of the Jews. 8 Mordecai also gave him a copy of the written decree issued in Susa for their destruction,[a] that he might show it to Esther and explain it to her and command her to go to the king to beg his favor and plead with him[b] on behalf of her people. 9 And Hathach went and told Esther what Mordecai had said. 10 Then Esther spoke to Hathach and commanded him to go to Mordecai and say, 11 “All the king's servants and the people of the king's provinces know that if any man or woman goes to the king inside the inner court without being called, there is but one law—to be put to death, except the one to whom the king holds out the golden scepter so that he may live. But as for me, I have not been called to come in to the king these thirty days.” 12 And they told Mordecai what Esther had said. 13 Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, “Do not think to yourself that in the king's palace you will escape any more than all the other Jews. 14 For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” 15 Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, 16 “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.” 17 Mordecai then went away and did everything as Esther had ordered him.” If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.   New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!   Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.   How to Build a Classical . . . School, Homeschool, Co-op - A Six Week Intensive from the CiRCE Institute - Tuesdays, Jan 19 - Feb 23,  4-5:30 pm ET How to Read The Odyssey - A Six Week Intensive from the CiRCE Institute - Wednesdays, Jan. 20 – Feb. 24, 2021, 4:00 – 5:30 ET   The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.   Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.

How do we remain steadfast at home while the world is seemingly on fire? We turn to God’s Word and heed His instructions to us. We MUST gird up and teach our kids to do the same. He is a merciful God with a great plan and, like Queen Esther, He has each one of us here for such a time as this! Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella for this encouraging conversation on the important role of mothers and how to live with courage. Join us Wednesday for the rest of this conversation.   Watch the video of this conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube Channel. Partner with us! Has The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked. Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team. Scripture Referenced: 1 Thes. 4:11 “...make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you” Paul warned us in 2 Thes: While we are waiting for Jesus to return, we are not to be idle and quit the work He has called us to. 1 Cor. 7:17 - “Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you.” Romans 12 – many members/ different function Prov. 22:6 - “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Deut. 6: 5-9 - “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words that I give you today. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you’re at home or away, when you lie down or get up. Write them down, and tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands as a reminder. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” Deut. 11:18-19 8 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 19 Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Psalm 24:1 “The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.”   If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.   New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!   Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.   How to Build a Classical . . . School, Homeschool, Co-op - A Six Week Intensive from the CiRCE Institute - Tuesdays, Jan 19 - Feb 23,  4-5:30 pm ET How to Read The Odyssey - A Six Week Intensive from the CiRCE Institute - Wednesdays, Jan. 20 – Feb. 24, 2021, 4:00 – 5:30 ET   The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.   Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.

Oh how wondrous is the WORD of GOD !  What an amazing blessing the WORD of GOD is to His saints and to the world. The whole world lieth in darkness, but the TRUTH of HIS WORD is the LIGHT of Life. Mankind was designed by GOD our Creator to thrive by living on His Word. Natural sustenance alone will not suffice ! We MUST have the LIVING WORD of GOD. Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Hunter Biden now under federal investigation for quote “tax affairs” as new details on a Chinese "femme fatal" spy emerge. I have the intel on both stories as well as this message: We MUST take the China threat SERIOUSLY.    Join me today for a revealing podcast today into the economic consequences we may soon face if we don't recognize China's willingness to play dirty. For more - join me online at https://trishintel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the suicide rate skyrockets and depression is overtaking so many how do we make a difference?In this episode I talk about practical ways to impact and encourage the people around you.Taking just a few minutes a day to encourage people using your phone is an easy way to make a real impact on peoples lives.We MUST use our lives to help others!Spread Love, God bless.-KyleWatch on YouTube:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqTMk53w-pGoXurdppIC_Lw/featured?view_as=subscriberConnect with me on social media!https://www.instagram.com/k.david__/https://www.facebook.com/kyledavidmusic/https://twitter.com/kyle_crabtree_TikTok: Kyledavid970 Snapchat: kyledavid970Linkdin: Kyle David

What is "Toxic Positivity"? Join Kris as he defines it and takes a look at how it is infecting (AND RUINING) politics & government... and how "Toxic Positivity" is making it tough to hold elected officials accountable! We MUST overcome the gap this creates and it MUST be stopped! Make sure to listen to this entire episode because the next episode (#133) will be a follow up to this one (#132)! The sponsor for Ep #132 is: Rocket Mortgage! For more information visit: www.rocketmortgage.com. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in your life, check out the "Merch IS Reality" store at the following link: https://merchisreality.square.site. Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 12.08.20 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Watch/Listen here using the Embedded Subsplash Playerdiv.sap-embed-player{position:relative;width:100%;height:0;padding-top:56.25%;}div.sap-embed-player>iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;}Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OKDATE: Sunday AM, November 29, 2020SERMON BY: Dr. John WaterlooSERMON TITLE: They Considered not the Miracle of the LoavesSERMON THEME: The Danger of Missing the Divine Wow-factorSERMON SERIES: The Gospel by MarkSERMON VERSES: Mark 6:45-52; Matthew 14:28-33; Colossians 3:1-4• We too often miss what God is doing in our lives!      • God’s Word and God’s House helps us restore our focus         - Be aware and careful of worldly distractions!  We can’t stop them, but we can           deal with them.  We MUST focus!         - Be aware of the doubts!         - Be aware of the NEED to discipline ourselves to focus on God!     • Our greatest failure is NOT recognizing what God has already done in our lives.• Our greatest CHALLENGE is maintaining our focus!  Never lose sight of our divine mission and responsibility.— — —Watch/Listen here using our Subsplash WebShare Playerhttps://subspla.sh/53whqgpListen here on Archive.orghttps://archive.org/download/112920-am-facebook-stream/112920AM-FacebookStream.mp3

We MUST bear fruit. It is not optional. What is bearing fruit? It is a form of spiritual capitalism. We must take individual responsibility to produce spiritual reward in the name of Jesus. This means praying, fasting, giving, opposing wickedness, declaring the name of Jesus and other activities.

Watch/Listen here using the Embedded Subsplash Playerdiv.sap-embed-player{position:relative;width:100%;height:0;padding-top:56.25%;}div.sap-embed-player>iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;}Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OKDATE: November 1, 2020SERMON BY: Bro. Bill Prater SERMON TITLE: How to Get Through, What You’ll Never Get Over, Pt. 2SERMON THEME: Dealing With the Reality of Sickness, Sorrow, and SufferingSERMON SERIES: Guest SpeakersSERMON VERSES: 2Corinthians 12:7-101. Our Sovereign Creator sees what we don’t see; He sees the end from the beginning. Therefore He knows best. 2. God allows things that we would never allow.  We don’t know “why” but we do know He loves us. 3. We MUST release our grief!  Take our emotions to the LORD in prayer.  4. Learn to receive help from others. 5. Resist bitterness! IT IS POISON!    - Accept what cannot be changed.     - Focus on what remains, not what has been lost.  Relive the good moments and refuse to let the painful ones drag us down. 6. God has what we don’t have!  His grace is always sufficient (enough). Since He permits the challenge, He will supply the grace!Watch/Listen here using our Subsplash WebShare Playerhttps://subspla.sh/54y9dczListen here on Archive.orghttps://archive.org/download/110120-pm-facebook-stream/110120PM-FacebookStream.mp3

• 2018 the year of Confinement• 2019 the year of Construction• 2020 the year of Covid• 2021 the year of Commission.2021 WordForwardUnknown isn’t Unwanted Mission21 is a call to a…• Spiritually Hostile Culture• Politically Divided Culture• Global CultureJonah 1:1-3 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. Jonah wanted to be in a place void of any spiritual influence so that he could live outside of the conviction of abandoning this call. We Must be Confident in our Identity and Call to Go into a Hostile Culture. The fish wasn’t punishment, the fish was provision. Jonah 3:1-5 Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very large city; it took three days to go through it. 4 Jonah began by going a day’s journey into the city, proclaiming, “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown.” 5 The Ninevites believed God. A fast was proclaimed, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth.3 Key Truths1. Rebellion warrants justice.2. Repentance is rewarded with grace.3. God works both sides simultaneously.Romans 10:13-15, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”Transformation begins with sent…Sent, Preached, Heard, Believed, Called On, Saved. Jonah 4:9-11 9 But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” “It is,” he said. “And I’m so angry I wish I were dead.” 10 But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. 11 And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?”Mission21 Requires us to vow… • See people not crowds. • See people not ideologies.• Preach to whom you are presented.

WOW! The Bobulinski interview on Tucker last night! We MUST discuss!

In continuation Catholic Masculinity, let's examine the four Cardinal Virtues -- prudence, fortitude, temperance, justice -- and see how to apply them as men of virtue for Christ! 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Resolve to Go to Mass this Sunday 03:00 I am Blessed by your feedback on the Last Video 05:42 The Devil Will Tempt You When Growing in Virtue 08:30 What Makes a Man a Man? 10:30 What are the Four Cardinal Virtues? 10:57 Prudence 11:50 Fortitude 13:45 Temperance 17:05 Justice 20:26 We Must be Men of Virtue 21:42 The Great Chastisement is Justice 22:42 Temperance in Our Relationships 23:05 Deft of Virtue Across the Culture 26:00 The Purpose of Our Prayer Life 28:40 We Form Good Habits in Virtue 31:58 We Must First Work on Our Interior Life 35:22 God Judges us by our Faith and Works 38:00 Christians are the most miserable if the Gospel isn’t true 39:45 Conclusion Follow us on Instagram @gladtradpodcast

I've got an important message today for you: We MUST take our country back -- away from the mob rule that is increasingly endangering the lives of our police officers, and endangering our communities. Violence is NEVER the answer. The main-stream media tries to justify the violence, but we cannot allow them. This is a dangerous time.  Meanwhile, Joe Biden must answer some serious questions surrounding the alleged corruption of his family members as it pertains to the allegations of multi-million dollar payments made by Russian and Ukrainian oligarchs to his son, while he was the Vice President in charge of Ukraine policy. A Senate investigation into Hunter Biden's dealings with the Russians and Ukrainians reveals serious conflicts of interests... concerns that the Obama administration ignored!  Also today, the left wants you to believe it is Donald Trump that is undermining our system of government by trying to "steal" the election...I have the real answer on who is trying to do that.  Plus, Gavin Newsom has grand plans to put the oil companies and car manufacturers out of business. Join me in our fight for FREEDOM. Download and subscribe to the podcast today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did this happen? Oh yeah it's the fuel for Colonialism which is the fuel for Mercantilism which in turn becomes Mercenary Capitalism with some help from our good friend and worst president in US History(until now) Ronald Reagan. We MUST change! www.HeartlandMamas.com#DemCast

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: We Must be Holy by His Will Subtitle: Holiness Speaker: Paul Jordan Broadcaster: Sovereign Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/13/2020 Bible: Revelation 21:2-27; Matthew 7:21-23 Length: 41 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: We Must be Holy by His Will Subtitle: Holiness Speaker: Paul Jordan Broadcaster: Sovereign Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/13/2020 Bible: Revelation 21:2-27; Matthew 7:21-23 Length: 41 min.

This episode is simply what I can only describe as necessary. It's challenging and imperative to navigate the realities of rape, assault, bar culture, rape culture and the general overall safety for people in the community of Greensboro and beyond. As someone who has struggled with navigating the lines of privacy this conversation was enlightening and something that I believe is everyone's responsibility. No one is safe if we can not create a space to address the things that people have a hard time speaking about. I did a episode a couple of weeks ago with Daniel White when the Greensboro Predator List was still a hot topic and I posed some questions that raised some brave souls to approach me about how they felt! One of those brave souls is Devon McKnight, she introduced me to Alexa Feldman who has been one of the many people in a community that has arose to allow survivors to speak out and be protected, this comes in the form of the NC Safety Alliance. I am beyond honored that they chose my platform to be a place where they could speak out as well. These courageous women put their names out there along with their stories and have taken on the heat that comes along with the communities fears about the unknown. Privacy is something that I touched on in Part One and we continued that conversation because of the harms that come along with privately handling something that changes the life of a survivor, forever. The problem that we see in our community is the inability to speak on the dangers that are blatantly in our faces. To silently address each survivor after something has happened is simply too late and not effective enough, we all have a responsibility as members of this community to make sure that it is a safe one. We spoke on the many ways a survivor can receive justice ,but the real challenge is empathizing with abusers in a way that still protects a survivor. It requires a heart that is willing to hold abusers accountable to their actions and call them to be members of society not cause loss of innocence. This is not just about women it is about our children, our friends, our families and the places that make Greensboro such a special place. The alliance as I learned through this conversation are simply focused on elimination of the toxic rape culture that we can easily miss if we do not pay attention! Privacy to someone who has the ability to diminish the value of a human life is simply intolerable. What are we doing to protect the community that loves us? Is there love if we simply turn a blind eye to the cries of the people who are simply seeking someone to listen to them and believe them? How people choose to beat the wounded further by privately attacking them is toxic, this is why transparency has been a big push for the alliance. There is incredible strength in numbers and the access the community has to this information gives me as a survivor hope that we can eliminate more instances of people who can relate to this unacceptable behavior. Are we holding our bar communities to a standard to prioritize the people they serve? Is money more important than the safety of the people who allow this communities' local businesses and people to be successful? We MUST have hearts that are willing to listen, love and grow. It is imperative to know the people who need the community to step in and simply say NO. Conversations about anything are possible only if we have ears that are solution seeking. I admire that there is a call to simply acknowledge the disparities that make this community petrifying to people who have seen it's darkness. We can not be afraid to speak out when we see violation, we can not ignore the cries of survivors and we simply have a obligation to be aware of the best ways to make sure that we reduce the numbers of people who can relate to sexual violence.Instagram: @ncsafetyalliance_gso

Hippocrates said it best, ”Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This Sunday, join Dr. Phil Knight, Gerry Brisson, President & CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank and Laurie Solotorow, Director of Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles of Michigan Health Endowment Fund! This is Part I of a 3 part series about the intersection of health disparities and food security. Tune in at 9:00 PM on WJR Radio NewsTalk 760 AM - you won't want to miss out! Laurie and MHEF have come alongside of us for many of our pilots and projects throughout the years and is doing so once again; we are grateful for her passion in our mission. MHEF is funding a 2 year project that aims to improve the cost effectiveness of a food prescription program to free clinics in Michigan! The “big picture”behind this grant is “how can payers recognize that FOOD is MEDICINE?” Simple right?. This puzzle can be solved, we just have to put all the pieces together correctly. Laurie understands food insecurity because she has witnessed it. Once you come face-to-face with a hungry child, it changes your life. It inspired her to use her one handful of life to make sure hunger comes off the table. Our work is hard, but deeply rooted her wonderful heart and soul. “We MUST be the CHANGE we wish to see in the world.”Gahndi. The change is up to us - no one else! As always, FOOD FIRST, folks!

Politics was a natural progression from running. Running continues to play a critical role in Keron's life. Keron is community organizer, from the East. Building the block and people one action at a time. "We can! We Will! We Must!" We had the honor of interviewing him on his son's birth day, he even made a guest appearance. During this episode we talked all things running and politics. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and the sponsors. BTW Podcast is a business. I took the leap 4years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast. Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee. Thanks for accompanying my on this ride. Leave a voicemail to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

How to Build a Great Church Series: #5 We Must a People of Great Vision - Ken Forrest [09/02/20]

It's a good day to start Season Two of the Simply Stories Podcast!!! Before we dive into this season, I really wanted to take a moment with someone who has been in the trenches with me from the very beginning of this experience, to look back and also press in. My darling friend, April McKinney, and I spend some time in today’s episode talking about where we both have been the last couple of years, and the stories of God’s presence in our lives. Even before covid-19 invaded all of our worlds, April and I both have walked through seasons of shadow, and faith stretching. In this heart to heart coffee talk, so to speak, we invite you to pull up a chair and just listen to the testimony of two friends who love each other and love the Lord.  During this chat, we also talk about current events and how we wrestle those out before God, and with the people around us. We discuss how to be led by love and hope, #momlife things, and how God’s Word and His presence shores us up to face the next day. It was also really important to me to leave you guys feeling encouraged as we all navigate this wild wilderness season. We may be walking in unfamiliar territory, but we are still being led by the glory of God’s presence. We MUST call to mind who He always has been, and who He always will be. And so. We end this episode with scriptures that have meant a lot to us, as well as a blessing over all of us, written by my dear friend, Katie Covert. I’m so grateful for another season in the Simply Stories world. Thank you for being here. Let’s do this.  Resources: -April’s cookbook The Outdoor Table -Paula Deen -Marco Polo  -"Hope is a song in a weary throat," proclaimed the Rev. Pauli Murray  -Congressman John Lewis -Ravi Zacharias -J.I. Packer -”Is He Worthy”- Andrew Peterson Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith and the 7 types of rest Armor Up, Warrior Princess Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University -what happened at Willow Creek Scripture References: Hebrews 12:1 / Romans 5:3-4 / 1 Peter 5:10-  Building a stamina of endurance Psalm 77:11- Remembering God’s deliverance from before Psalm 107:2- Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story Malachi 3:6 // Hebrews 13:8- God has not changed Psalm 42:1- As the deer pants for the water  Romans 5:8 / Revelation 1:5- He loves us, chose to die for us, and washes us clean Romans 15:13 / 1 Peter 1:3-4- Hope is not lost for anyone Psalm 3:8 /Exodus 14:13-15  The salvation of the Lord  Hebrews 10:23 / Psalm 9:10-  He is trustworthy Jeremiah 29:11- The plans I have for you, to prosper you and not to harm you, but for hope and a future John 10:11- He is a trustworthy shepherd  Psalm 23- He walks with me through they Valley of the Shadow Matthew 5:46-48 -” If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?” Ephesians 2:2-5- We are born sinful Romans 6:23- The wages of sin is death, the gift of God is eternal life 1 John 4:19- We love because He first He loved us  Genesis 3:19- To dust we return Psalm 73:26- My flesh and my heart may fail Proverbs 16:18- Pride goes before the fall 2 Corinthians 1:3 / Psalm 34:18- God comforts 1 Corinthians 6:12- We will serve anything we give our hearts to Matthew 22:37- Love the Lord with your all your heart, soul, mind and strength John 12:12-19- Jesus’ triumphal entry and looking for a Messiah Romans 11- Open the door for Gentiles, to graft in to the body of Christ John 4:14- Drink from the Water of Life 2 Thessalonians 3:3 / 2 Timothy 2:13 / Deuteronomy 7:9 (among many others): He is faithful Genesis 50:20 - What the enemy uses for evil, the Lord turns for good Story of Joseph Genesis 37: Joseph’s Dream Genesis 39: Potiphar’s Wife Genesis 39:19-23- Joseph in prison Acts 16:16-40-Paul in prison -Barnabus -- I MISPOKE! Silas in prison. Barnabus, sadly, was definitely persecuted, but in other ways. -Matthew 11:2-6-John the Baptist- reaching out to Jesus,  -Matthew 14- John the Baptist being beheaded -Genesis 44- Hiding the cup in Benjamin’s bag -Esther 4:14- Mordechai in Esther, if you don’t do this, the Lord will raise up deliverance Scriptures Read at the end of the episode: Psalm 23- NLT 1 Peter 1:3-4 - NIV Isaiah 40:28-31-NIV Romans 8:9-17 -The Message Connect with April: Instagram 20,000 Words Podcast Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast: Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life) Facebook Twitter Blog  *Intro and outro music by music by audionautix.com  

Ebony had every symptom of Pre-Eclampsia and HELLP, yet there was a delay in recognizing it. During this podcast, we talk about Ebony’s work with the March of Dimes and the #It’sNotFine Campain. Despite it being the year 2020 Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women (CDC, 2019).I’ll be honest. This is a hard conversation. It is an uncomfortable conversation. But it is a conversation that we have got to have. It is simply Not Ok. We need to do better. We MUST do better. And here are a few ways to get moving in the right direction:Slow down and listen. Ignore pre-conceived notions. Do not make clinical assumptions before you have really listened to the patient. When health care providers really listen to patients, they find the information they need to provide good care.Patients need to educate themselves prior to showing up to a hospital or clinic. Know your symptoms, do a little research when you can, and come armed with information to advocate for yourselves.It is unfortunate that black women almost have to become the stereotype of the aggressive woman they are unfairly portrayed as in order to get the health care system to listen to them.You can follow Reign’s story on Instagram @andsheshallreign.

TITLE: No Compromise TEXT: Philippians 4:1-5 If we are going to be a church of no compromise WE MUST… 1 – STAND FIRM – V.1 Galatians 5:1 – “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore…” 1 Corinthians 16:13 – “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong…” 2 Thessalonians 2:15 – “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us…” Ephesians 6:10-13 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” 2 – MAKE PEACE – V.2-3 Relational conflict in the church… 2A. Should break our hearts – V.2 2B. Is sometimes best resolved with the help of a third party – V.3 2C. Can creep up on even the most spiritually mature – V.3 3 – REJOICE – V.4-5

We MUST be continually filled with Holy Spirit and live in the supernatural flow from heaven if we are going to impact the world around us.

1. A Covenant Token-2. What About Ishmael--3. We Must

The word ‘saved’ is a Bible word. It occurs many times in the scriptures, and in the gospel it is often used in the imperative. That means it is not an option for individuals who ever want to be in heaven. Yes, salvation is a possibility, but it is also a necessity. We MUST be saved, the Bible says. And it is obvious why.

We speak with Pastor of Oasis Church in Los Angeles, Ca Julian Lowe about the possibility of America facing its controversial past in order to prevent a chaotic future. In the climate that we're in, racism has taken center stage and requires conversation that pushes us towards action. We disect the good and the bad of the country we love, but at times we find hard to like. The beauty is, we love the people that are here and believe in them greatly! This is something we can figure out. We MUST figure it out! Pull up a chair, you're all invited.

In todays current climate, our faith is constantly being tested. We MUST replenish out faith daily!

Today's episode is all about letting go. Letting go of circumstances or outcomes, people, or maybe stories or beliefs that keep you blocked. Letting go is one of the most powerful tools for your personal growth if you truly want to step into the greatest version of yourself and move forward with your life. When you let go, you release the negative energy that's been holding you back. But, when you refuse to let go, and try to always convince someone else to think the same way you do, or react a specific way, or have the same beliefs and operating system as you, you're going to latch onto your hurt and weigh yourself down. So let's hear some examples, and use a few tips to practice letting go. Episode Quotes: "Letting go is the only way to keep your energy flowing freely." "We MUST take responsbility for ourselves because when we blame others for our circumstances or feelings, we allow the suffering to continue. Letting go is the only way to keep your energy flowing freely." Affirmations: 1. I release the past so I can step into the future with intention and purpose. 2. I give myself permission to let go of the pain from the past. I can now let go. 3. I gently release all anger and resentment and return to my heart. 4. I am determined to see this with love. Resources: If we aren't connected on Instagram yet, make sure to come hang at @kelseyfish_ If you have any specific topic or speaker suggestions, email me at: coachkelseyfish@gmail.com

In this episode I discuss the second wave of COVID 19 sweeping through Victoria and the consequences of being locked down for a second time. But what did you learn from the first lockdown? We MUST do better this time round!

Episode 105 is a soundscape journey of layered audio and songs to give you space to relax and reflect. Mixed in with the music you'll hear ocean waves, rain, birds, jungle sounds, fire crackling, winds blowing, and more. Artists include Porangui, Desert Dwellers, Miguel Campbell, Pink Floyd, Thievery Corporation, Alice Coltrane, Monster Rally, Odesza, and other favorites. This experimental theme for Night Light Radio is a new adventure, enjoy! (Spotify playlist)

BULLYING is perhaps much more serious than most people realize.  There is bullying in the schools, bullying within the families, cyber bullying and so much more.   Hear from Lauren Patrice Nadler, who directed a short anti-bullying film which was presented at several film festivals.  Lauren was bullied all through her school years. Hear from Genece Miller who has taken up anti-bullying as her special cause.  She too was bullied.  Her son, Jionni, is also on this show to talk about his personal experiences. We MUST do something about it!  This quote  by British philosopher Edmund Burke says it all -- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."               WHAT CAN YOU DO? WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We MUST take care of ourselves to be able to take care of others and give love to others. We CAN’T run on empty! What would that look like? And What would it look like if we ourselves were Full of love mentally, emotionally, physically Full. Domino effect created to help heal others in this world.

It’s one of the most detrimental behavior patterns of our generation. Here’s everything you need to know to recognize it, avoid it and if you are afflicted with this disease, how to cure it. CHAPTERS:0:00 What is ghosting?2:25 Why do people ghost? 6:25 When does emotional involvement begin?10:17 Preliminaries and disclaimers13:15 Having to make backup plans 14:41 Taking our own insecurities out on others15:16 The most important sentence when it comes to dating16:45 Runaway brides19:58 Understanding the devastating effects of ghosting 24:15 Why ghosting makes you someone who can’t be trusted25:05 Why you being uncomfortable is not as important as you think 26:35 Examples of being uncomfortable30:50 Do you ghost when your finances are involved 34:35 More emotional effects of ghosting41:46 Stop pretending you don’t want hurt the other person 43:34 Curving46:01 Blocking 48:05 The one key you need to understand boundaries 50:15 Ghosting causes hostility 56:02 Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)57:55 Why you NEED to care about what others think about you1:00:35 One guiding principle 1:01:54 When you do need to set a boundary. Story time1:05:50 Why you need understanding when someone ghosts1:09:19 Another story about someone who gave different reasons for breaking it off1:14:16 The perils of changing your mind 1:21:22 Secrets to being rejected 1:24:25 An exceptional example of asking for understanding 1:26:20 A woman’s sensitivity to tone and intensity 1:27:24 More on healthy boundaries 1:28:51 Do the other persons feelings really matter? 1:32:52 Why if your’e involved with someone, it’s your obligation to be a custodian of their emotions1:35:15 Why it’s risky to ask for understanding if you are being rejected1:38:24 We MUST learn how to reject and be rejected responsibly 1:39:40 Tying it all together Are you ready to come closer? Closeness Coaching for sex, intimacy, relationships and quality of life: www.getcloseness.com/coaching Subscribe to Closeness on YouTube: www.youtube.com/closeness?sub_confirmation=1 Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/closeness

Another week in the United States of Serfs and Lords Tara talks about the George Floyd protests - how conservative DLC Dems and the fascist Republicans want to throw some platitudes and tokens at us and call it a day. We MUST not let them get away with it again. They've been throwing tokens at us for generations. Tara plays a clip of Reagan talking with a bunch of white Yale students in 1967, who basically call him out for presenting his "tokens" as progress. Here we are, 50 years later. Nothing has changed. Conservatives continue to divide and conquer. We have a vast American Experience - owning the truth takes courage and patriotism. Young, ill-informed, African American right wing CJ Pearson/human sheild for CONservative bigotry, blows a loud racist dog-whistle and white right wingers jump in. Tara plays a video from the Guardian about a very white "looking" town of "black" Americans - illustrating how "race" is a construct - as well as stupid. Jeff Sessions whines that liberals want to erase "history." Tara reads from the Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephen's "Cornerstone Speach" to remind CONservatives about their treasonous, racist "heritage" they're elevating. We discuss another week of madness.

Another week in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Tara talks about the George Floyd protests - how conservative DLC Dems and the fascist Republicans want to throw some platitudes and tokens at us and call it a day. We MUST not let them get away with it again. They've been throwing tokens at us for generations. Tara plays a clip of Reagan talking with a bunch of white Yale students in 1967, who basically call him out for presenting his "tokens" as progress. Here we are, 50 years later. Nothing has changed. Conservatives continue to divide and conquer. We have a vast American Experience - owning the truth takes courage and patriotism. Young, ill-informed, African American right wing CJ Pearson/human sheild for CONservative bigotry, blows a loud racist dog-whistle and white right wingers jump in. Tara plays a video from the Guardian about a very white "looking" town of "black" Americans - illustrating how "race" is a construct - as well as stupid. Jeff Sessions whines that liberals want to erase "history." Tara reads from the Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephen's "Cornerstone Speach" to remind CONservatives about their treasonous, racist "heritage" they're elevating. We discuss another week of madness _________________________________________ BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin _________________________________________ Want to Connect In between shows? LEAVE TARA A MESSAGE: 360-777-6007 (your message may be played on the air) _________________________________________ Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! https://discord.gg/NPeNg5 _________________________________________ DONATE TO PROGRESSIVE VOICES: www.progressivevoices.com/rdtdaily Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! rdtdaily-merch.myshopify.com/ _________________________________________ Please support the Independent Liberal Media. Donate to RDTdaily.com and "Tarabuster." Every donation over $20 will receive a "Grab them by the Midterms" window cling featuring RDTdaily's mascot Francis Junior, Jr.! rdtdaily.com/dona…/donate-to-rdtdaily-2/ _________________________________________ Tune in tonight 6PM EST a FACEBOOK and Youtube LIVE for another LIVE “Tarabuster!” Join RDTdaily.com’s Tara Devlin for our weekly therapy session for the Resistance! Rebroadcast on Progressive Voices Sunday 6PM EST, then ANYTIME on the Progressive Voices App. Spend your Saturday Evenings with Tara Devlin. Tweet @REALTaraDevlin or join the Chat LIVE at www.youtube.com/c/RDTdailyMedia

Was there ever a time where healing wasn't needed? No, but if there was a time that it was truly required, that is now.You can't heal something that you're avoiding or ignoring. It must be faced head on. Open your eyes. Open your hearts. Enough is enough.The world is going through major shifts right now. This also means that we as individuals are going through major shifts right now; as everything that is happening on the outside is a reflection of what’s going on the inside. This means that healing needs to start within each and every one of us so that something better can be reflected into the world. We need to do the work, inner and outer if we want to see change and healing occur.The time for healing is now. We must reach deep within for the strength and compassion needed. We must heal our wounds and traumas. We must connect deeply with that part of us that knows better and that infinite wisdom that is there to guide us and we must act from this place, but, we MUST act. We must decide to heal, set the intentions for growth, peace and connection riding on the wings of love.This all starts at home, with you.The veil has been lifted and what we have managed to brush off, avert our eyes and minds from will no longer be ignored. It is evident and plain for all to see! Now what will we do?We must stand together in unison for healing and change. We must take bold steps in spite of fear. We MUST rise to the occasion and make a choice to be better and do better.The time for healing is now. We must open our hearts, open our eyes, open our mouths, open our arms and embrace the new world we yearn for. For this world is filled with love, compassion, grace and peace and so how can we be more loving, more compassionate, more gracious and at peace.Love yourself and others, be kind, make better choices, be silent, speak up, be daring, be committed, be open, be inspired and inspiring, be creative, be all the good you were created to be!For if not now when? How long are we willing to wait and more importantly, what are we waiting for? Be a leader, join a cause, take one step in the right direction towards healing humanity. We can’t be an activist for everything, but we can be for one thing, ONE thing that truly matters to us. What matters to you right now? In this moment?If there is one thing you can do right now, let it be this…Make a conscious decision to love more, starting with yourself and share that love as liberally as you can. For this healing balm needs to spread across the world and touch the hearts of humanity starting with those closest to us. For this love is what will heal the disease and dissonance we are experiencing right now. For this love is what will ignite the action needed for positive change. For this love is our birth right and we must allow it to rise and heal the world because the time for healing, is now.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-time-for-healing-is-now and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

On Race and the Future of America My thoughts... Number One – these current situations are very sad and reflect a great need for justice, understanding, repentance, and forgiveness. The white community needs to do several things including: listening, grieving, asking forgiveness, and seeking restoration. In other words, it is ok to say, “we were wrong.” Number Two – this situation needs to be discussed openly in the white community without a lot of “yeah, buts” and reasons why. If someone you love is grieving, grieve with them. That is done best by listening first...and then listening some more. Number Three – it’s impossible to quantify the “privilege” I have received during my life by being white. I am, however, willing to admit that it is significant and I desire that same privilege to be afforded my black and brown friends who I love as my own family. Number Four – I have reached out to my friends, allies, and strategic partners in the black community and told them directly that I am sorry for their loss and sense of deep grief, that I do think black lives matter, and that I am 100% committed to praying and acting for a real solution that stands the test of time. Number Five – We are literally hundreds of years behind on this issue in America. This should have been solved a long, long time ago, so let’s finally come together and get it done. In other words, we can do better. We MUST do better. If my 15-year old daughter should choose at some point to marry a black man, I would hope she could do so in an America that doesn’t sneer.

When we are constantly told what to do, what not to do, where to go, where not to go, when we no longer are given the right to make decisions for ourselves and make wise choices, we lose the ability.Just like a muscle that isn't used, after a while it loses strength and becomes weak - so does our ability to use common sense.We MUST exercise our common sense to stay strong in making wise choices, especially when it comes to weight loss by health gain and especially when it comes to building a strong immune system. Today's episodes talk more in detail about that fact. Receive a FREE gift from me for signing up for my newsletter at 4theWilling.com Subscribe to this podcast today!Join my Facebook Chat Group.Support the show (https://paypal.me/DebbiRobertson)Support the show (https://paypal.me/DebbiRobertson)

    “They have set up kings, but not by Me (the Lord): they have made princes, and I knew it not” (Hosea 8:4a NASB). The idea that all government officials are always in authority because God put them there is contrary to what the Lord spoke to the prophet Hosea. Some leaders were put in power by people outside the will and plan of God, and not by His direction or authority. The prophet Hosea recorded what God said about it, something that literally goes against traditional interpretations of Romans 13. Most commentators believe Romans 13 teaches that all government leaders and institutions are ordained of God, or else they would not be in authority because all authority is from God. I disagree with most commentators on this subject, but I did not reach my conclusions out of thin air. One must ignore many other Scriptures that oppose the idea that God authorizes all leaders. The truth is that God anoints some to lead, but that does not include ALL. The biggest mistake has been to isolate Romans 13 without looking at numerous other Scriptures that can lead to right interpretation on governmental authority. Most Christian circles have accepted Paul’s teaching as a blanket statement about all government and officials. Paul carefully outlines the subject by including some necessary limitations. Let’s read Paul’s statement objectively: Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by Godʼs appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God. So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment. (Romans 13:1, 2 NET) Notice the following statements in these verses, and let’s unravel it some: 1. Authority… by God’s appointment.2. Authorities… instituted by God.3. Resists such authority. (That is, those appointed and instituted by God.)4. Resists the ordinance of God. (When God appoints and institutes an authority, to resist that kind of authority is to resist the ordinance of God!) Paul was teaching about government officials that God puts into places of authority by His appointment. Read that the previous statement slowly and purposely to get it. I did not come up with that on my own. I believe that Lord gave me this truth from the phrases I excerpted from the verses, and the explanations given in parenthesis. I believe these clearly highlight the fact that Paul was referring to those leaders in government that were a force for good. Paul was not referring to government alone as a separate entity from the ruler. He was not referring to evil individuals that sit in government offices that want to bend the rules and slant them for evil purposes. If a government official is a force for good, then God had something to do with their ordination or appointment. We should respect them and obey them. We should submit to that kind of authority. Paul is correcting and rebuking those that rebel against good authorities ordained and appointed by God. Look at the verses that follow. Paul qualifies whom he was referring to. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil (Romans 13:3, 4 NASB). What kind of rulers were these? What was the criteria? • Rulers that cause fear for those practicing evil behavior.• Rulers that are ministers (servants) of God for doing what is good.• Rulers that are ministers (servants) of God to bring wrathful vengeance by the sword on those that practice evil. How could we have missed the qualifications Paul gives for government officials? Paul’s lead-in to this entire subject of government officials ordained to praise the good and destroy evil was Romans 12:21, the last verse of the previous chapter. The chapter division between chapters twelve and thirteen was arbitrarily injected into Paul’s consecutive train of thought. This last verse (12:21) qualifies our subject matter in chapter thirteen. Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21 NASB). Paul was speaking about government officials that take a stand for good and overcome evil with it. Paul was not telling us to submit to evil rulers that want to impose their ungodly way of life on the people under their rule. He was telling us to obey and respect those God ordained into a position of government authority because they are doing what they are doing to reward the good and punish the evildoer. That means that if some ruler, like Obama and his administration did (and state government officials), told us to make same-sex marriage themed cakes to honor the homosexual lifestyle, that we should do that? Absolutely not! Why? That governmental leader and his administration were in opposition to the Word of God. We do not obey that contrary to Scripture and carry out Satan’s wishes! I’ll bring it home in a minute, because the church has disobeyed God and His Word in order to obey government.  To maintain order in the land, certain speed limits are placed to control the speed of vehicles on different roads. Should we obey that? Yes, because they do not violate the Scripture but are put in place to protect the populace. What about paying taxes? Who loves to pay taxes? Probably none of us. Should we do it? Yes, it does not violate Scripture, and we are told to do it by Jesus and Paul. (Matthew 22:17-21; Romans 13:7) I am pointing out that there are many parts of law and order we must comply with, BUT there are some parts we should never obey because they violate the Word of God. (Acts 4:19, 5:21) We should be law-abiding citizens and honor leaders in government, but we must NEVER compromise the Scripture. (See 1 Peter 2:13-17.) Get that straight once and for all! If the government forbids the preaching of the gospel, and orders us to shut our doors, should we obey? Absolutely not! If they commanded us to stop making altar calls, casting out demons, and praying for the sick, should we obey? What about if they tell us it is forbidden to have church services? Again, we must not obey IF we are believers and followers of Jesus! We have the great commission and the example of the Church in the book of Acts. That is our authority. Religious or governmental leaders do not have greater authority than the Scripture. We will do the Word regardless of their rules and regulations to the contrary. (See Matthew 16:15-19; Matthew 28:16-20; Acts chapters 2 through 5.) The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” 29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! (Acts 5:27-29 NIV) (Dan’s NOTE: This article was originally written and published in 2012 but has gone through a few corrections of grammar or sentence structure. It can still use work but here it is. The message has remained unchanged. It was published under the title, “Does God ordain all Human Government.” Was this prophetic? You judge it. How many churches disobeyed the Word by shutting their doors when ordered by local government to do so during the Coronavirus pandemic?) Having the qualifications as presented by Paul How many of our government officials in America can qualify based on Paul’s criteria above? There are not many. How many American government officials sit in opposition to God’s moral commandments and what He calls as good? How many have rejected God’s standards for marriage, sex, human life, child rearing, money, education, and business? How many oppose prayer, Bible teaching, and Christianity? How many are pushing to remove all mention of God and Jesus from the government, schools, monuments, and everywhere they can spread their evil influence? What about people in government that are not a force for good but are evil rulers or governors? What about government officials placed by popular vote that support laws and agendas that favor evil in society? We desperately need them voted out and replaced by good government and godly people. WOE TO those [judges] who issue unrighteous decrees, and to the magistrates who keep causing unjust and oppressive decisions to be recorded (Isaiah 10:1 Amplified Bible). The prophet Isaiah pronounced a woe on judges because they opposed God and His commandments. Were they placed in a position of authority with God’s approval and blessing? Hosea teaches that this is not always the case. There are some kings and princes (including judges, governors, mayors, etc.) that God did not appoint or approve. They are usurpers of authority that God neither knew nor anointed for office. Just because someone wins the presidency or becomes prime minister by popular vote does not mean that God set them into a place of authority. Just because someone wins a Senate seat or governorship (or some local government official) does not mean that God set him or her there. The same can be said for all government appointees everywhere. Again, my foundation for stating this is Hosea 8:4, but there is much more evidence in the Scripture. A divided kingdom cannot stand What happens when a kingdom is divided by enforcing some righteous laws, but it then establishes and promotes evil laws that clearly violate God's commandments? Do you know? What did Jesus say about this? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom will not be able to stand (Mark 3:24 NET). What happens to a divided kingdom? It cannot stand and will eventually be judged. It will be given over to two opposing governments. Do you need an example? As for peres- your kingdom is divided and given over to the Medes and Persians (Daniel 5:28 NET). A divided kingdom that doesn't get its act together will eventually get split apart. There must be some form of agreement between the parties, because a divided kingdom will fall or be destroyed, and at times, it can be split into separate countries. World history gives us numerous examples. Can two walk together unless they are agreed? (Amos 3:3 KJV) I know that this is an appalling thought for our great nation of America. Right now, America is, basically, split down the middle between those that love God or His moral principles, and those that hate anything related to God. I trust that America comes to repentance and this nation turns back to God and the Lord Jesus. Let me show you by another prophetic example what we are seeing, and what we could witness in the future in America unless there is drastic spiritual change and renewal. I am not being pessimistic, and I am far from being a doomsday proponent. America can turn around, and I believe 2016 started bringing some godly changes into leadership and our government, though it is certainly not perfect. It never will be perfect until Jesus comes to rule and reign! What if we fail to vote in leaders that care about Christianity and God’s idea of morality? What if things continue with bad leaders and evil judges? What could happen if America does not repent and come back to God? Here is the terrible truth: In that you were seeing feet and toes a partly of wet clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom. Some of the strength of iron will be in it, for you saw iron mixed with wet clay. In that the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of clay, the latter stages of this kingdom will be partly strong and partly fragile. And in that you saw iron mixed with wet clay, so people will be mixed with one another without adhering to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay. In the days of those kings the God of heaven will raise up an everlasting kingdom that will not be destroyed and a kingdom that will not be left to another people. It will break in pieces and bring about the demise of all these kingdoms. But it will stand forever… (Daniel 2:41-44 NET) I am using this for prophetic instruction. I understand the implications of this text for Babylon, Assyria, Medes-Persians, and ancient Rome with its historic division into the Eastern and Western Roman empires. I believe we can gain prophetic insight into how God sees things because He is always the same. He never changes. Right now, our country is divided. It is partly strong because of righteousness, and partly fragile because of sin. Everybody can see it today. It is not something mysterious “revelation.” You don’t need prophetic insight to get it. America today is like iron and wet clay that can never mix. The people of God are in a mixed society of righteousness and sinfulness, and one cannot agree with the other (see 2 Corinthians 6:14-17). They are opposed to each other along strict lines of division, and if it continues that way, the nation cannot stand or endure in its present state. I am praying (as many thousands of others are) that the country continues to lean towards righteousness and away from immorality, if not, our country will be in BIG trouble. In the case of Daniel's vision, he begins to see the kingdom of God that cannot be destroyed because it is eternal. It is the only eternal kingdom. All others are temporary and will fail eventually. Babylon, Assyria, Medes-Persians, Greece, and Rome were all destroyed. God's kingdom breaks in pieces the other (ungodly) kingdoms and brings about their demise. That is why we must have a spiritual awakening in America. Read this closely because I am approaching this prophetically. God's people are praying and trusting God for revival, repentance, and godly change in the land. It’s happening slowly but surely from sea to shining sea. God's kingdom is a force in our nation that will bring about judgment. America gets with the program, coming to repentance, and serving the Lord, or it could be broken into pieces. It's unavoidable prophetically and scripturally. I vote for America getting with the program, coming to repentance, serving the Lord. How about you? That is what I am praying for, and I trust that you are too! Once again, let me remind you that God said: “They have set up kings, but not by Me (the Lord): they have made princes, and I knew it not” (Hosea 8:4a NASB). Without a question, we have seen that God only appoints good leaders. Men have elected corrupt leaders, and God had nothing to do with it. My statements are correct but too sweeping because it gets much more complicated than that on certain occasions. Sometimes God will do very unusual things to get a task done. He may use very unlikely people. You will see what I mean. There have been many demon-inspired and evil rulers throughout history. Take for example Caligula, Genghis Kahn, Henry VIII, Ivan IV (the Terrible), Maximilien Robespierre, Joseph Stalin, Hitler, Mao Zedong, Pol Pot (of Khmer Rouge infamy), etc. Did God ordain them to stand in their positions of authority? Did they have divine, God-given authority, or was their authority coming from demonic power? To all these evil rulers we have to add the terrorist organizations that have taken over cities and countries, such as, Islamic State (ISIS, ISIL), Boko Haram (Islamic State’s West Africa Province), Al Qaeda, Hamas, Hezbollah, and many others. Did God put those evil organizations in power and ordain them to kill, steal, and destroy (see John 10:10)? Of course not! Many, because they take Paul’s words in Romans 13:1-7 as a blanket statement, would not know how to answer my question. Spiritual battles in the unseen realm The book of Daniel chapter ten shows us a spiritual battle in the unseen realm. There were spiritual forces (the prince and kings of Persia) aligned against God’s angelic messenger that came to bring the answer to Daniel’s prayer. These demonic forces opposed the heavenly messenger for twenty-one days. Michael the archangel came to help the angelic messenger fight and open the way so he could reach Daniel. After the divine messenger had finished delivering his message, he was going to return to combat the spirit princes and kings of Persia, and then another demonic “prince” was coming, the wicked spirit, and prince of Greece. There are authorities, powers, and wicked spirits in high places arrayed against God’s people and His plans on earth (Ephesians 6:12). These demon forces work to set up Satan’s kingdom on the earth. They stand behind the evil governments, rulers, and people on our planet. Believers have authority in the Name of Jesus over the wiles of the devil as they submit to God (Mark 16:17, James 4:7). As the Lord leads, and by His power, we can exercise influence against these wicked spirits in high places (Ephesians 6:10-18). We do not have authority over every situation on the planet, or over other people, but as the Holy Spirit leads us in prayer, we can have a powerful impact over demonic activity. There are many things to say here about this, and I address it later in this article. In the end, at the coming of the Lord Jesus to rule and reign upon the earth, the people of God win it all. NOBODY will resist His rule and reign for a thousand years! He will rule with a rod of iron, and He will be King of kings. It will not be a democracy, but all will serve and obey Him willingly for a thousand years. For the interim, there are demonic influences in the earth that stand behind certain people, governments, and rulers. Believe it because it is true whether we like it or not! The ultimate “government official” that will have demonic power behind him will be what many have called the antichrist! Paul called him the man of lawlessness whose coming will be “in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish” (2 Thessalonians 2:3-10). Deception, wickedness, false signs and wonders, with full Satanic backing, will earmark the government of the man of sin. It will be evil government to the maximum degree! We have the first fruits of this antichrist spirit already operating in many of the politicians governing the world today, and some are right here in America! As far as the world is concerned, the worst is yet to come for them! Here is another point on this subject of rulers that complicates matters further. Some rulers began with an anointing and ordination of God. They started good and right but messed up their rule through rebellion and the practice of sin. Some examples in Scripture are Kings Saul and Solomon. Saul lost his anointing and rule over Israel when he disobeyed and rebelled against the Lord. He went so far as to persecute God’s next choice for king, the sheepherder David. Saul ended up following soothsayers, committed suicide, and did not repent. Solomon was anointed to be king after his father David died. He was, possibly, the richest and wisest king to ever live. In old age, Solomon allowed foreign wives to turn away his heart from the Lord and to idolatry. He came to a sad end and evidently died in sin because there is no record of his repentance. These leaders started right before the Lord, with a special anointing on their lives but ended up wrongly. (See Ezekiel 18:24, 26.) It’s not how you start your race that counts at the end of your life. How you finish at the end of your life is what counts before the Lord! (See Ezekiel 18:19-31.) Why is “how you finish at the end of your life is what counts before the Lord” so hard for many to believe? Not only was this taught in Ezekiel 18:19-31, but Jesus taught this same truth in the Gospels. I am aware of how tragic that can be, especially if there was a family member or friend that left this life unrepentant. I have lost some former friends that departed this life after refusing repentance and some even denying Jesus. I’ve known some preachers like that. It is an extremely harsh and painful truth, but a very real one. It is inescapable. Read it from the lips of Jesus. Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name? ’And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness (Matthew 7:21-23). Do we know anybody in the ministry of Jesus that started out right with an anointing to heal the sick and cast out demons, and later abandoned the Lord and even was a traitor against Him? Yes, and his name was Judas Iscariot! Judas began with the commission given to the twelve disciples (later called apostles) to go in the authority and power of Jesus to do miraculous works. (Matthew 10:1-4) Initially, Judas sat at the feet of Jesus and followed Him. Judas became a part of the “inner circle” of disciples and was a recipient of a glorious ministry. Judas was among the disciples that received a powerful anointing to go and represent Jesus. He went with supernatural power to heal every sickness and disease and cast out demons just as the other 11 did. Judas Iscariot was one of them, but he betrayed the Master, committed suicide, and died in his sin. Judas Iscariot was a classic example of starting out in righteousness, but ending in lawlessness or unrighteousness, as we see in the words of the prophet Ezekiel (18:19-31) and the Lord Jesus (Matthew 7:21-23). Judas will be among those that use the excuse of past supernatural exploits they did for the Lord, but the Lord will reject them because when they died they were rejecting Him. They will be dismissed from His presence because they were practicing lawlessness up until the moment they died. That is the wrong way to be caught dead! Another type of leader is the one called upon by people to lead them back to bondage. That happens in the political realm as well as in the religious realm. We could give you many modern examples, but I am sure you can come up with some on your own. They refused to obey, and they were not mindful of Your wonders that You did among them. But they hardened their necks, and in their rebellion, they appointed a leader to return to their bondage (Nehemiah 9:17 NKJV). Government officials that God calls and ordains to serve in office: Kings like David, Josiah, Hezekiah, and others were examples of anointed leaders in Israel. They were by no means perfect, but they were humble and would repent of their sin (as did David in the Bathsheba incident), and these (and some others) did their best to follow the Lord. Oddballs in Bible history Nebuchadnezzar found out that God would ordain people for leadership in government, sometimes to everybody’s surprise (Daniel 4:17). Sometimes, they were the most unlikely candidates. Judgment came to Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to do what God ordained. For seven years, he ran around like a wild goat, completely out of his mind. After he had repented for his pride and refusal to obey, he was restored to a sound mind and recognized the God of heaven and His rule over the realm of mankind. There are certain occasions when the hammer of divine judgment falls because God has given His Word. His must fulfill His promises to His people, via one way or another. Sometimes, when God’s Word is on the line, severe punishments, great miracles, or adverse judgments happen when people refuse to comply. The Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar found out through a very harsh judgment! Pharaoh found out in the book of Exodus that terror comes upon those who want to restrain God’s promised outcome! When God gives His Word, He will have His way, and nothing will be able to stop Him. Cyrus received a special anointing from the Lord to help the people of Israel, and he did not even know God (Isaiah 45:1-5). Cyrus was an oddball! That goes against all conventional understanding of the anointing, but God can do as He pleases, if He does not violate His principles and laws. God’s sovereignty That last phrase is very controversial for those that believe God can do as He always pleases, and no matter what because He is sovereign, and nothing can withstand His will. I strongly disagree in the sense that God cannot violate His own Word! God’s real power as a “sovereign” or ruler is not the usual definition of “sovereignty”! Let us settle this issue of sovereignty in our minds. To many the word sovereignty means that your will is immaterial because when it’s God will, it will be done no matter what. Let’s go to the Word to answer that VERY wrong assumption on God’s sovereignty. God’s sovereign will is that not one human being perish and go to a devil’s hell (2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 25:41). How many have died and gone to hell because they refused to line up with God’s will? How many have perished because they refused God’s gift in His Son? (See John 3:16.) God wants to save all men (1 Timothy 2:4), but those that refuse to repent will perish! (Luke 13:3, 5) Daily, people disobey God’s plan and will upon the earth. Many are disobedient and do not cooperate with the Lord. That means that God is not “sovereign” as people think. God is not controlling everything. If He was, then He would make everybody receive salvation right now and we would enter the millennial reign before nightfall. Yet, some things are non-negotiable. God will have His “sovereign” way in some matters. Some things, like the coming of the Lord to rule and reign upon the earth will happen. Nothing will stop it. The book of Revelation declares many end-time events that will be unstoppable. That is “sovereignty,” but we must qualify this further. God is not sovereign like the mythical gods of Rome or Greece that could do anything they wanted to do, even if it was immoral or evil. The heathen gods could commit adultery, fornication, murder, treachery, and lie, steal, covet, etc. Regardless of what these “gods” said, they could twist their words at will because they were sovereign and in control of all human actions and activities. People were like puppets on a string or chess pieces on a playing board. Our God is not like that! Never believe that He is! Firstly, our God gave us the right to choose between life and death, blessing and cursing (Deuteronomy 30:19, 20). We get to choose whom we will serve and obey (Joshua 24:14, 15). We get to choose between two masters. Either we will choose to serve, love, and be devoted to the Lord Jesus, or we will serve, love, and be devoted to mammon (Matthew 6:24). To believe or disobey the gospel means that we have a choice (Romans 10:9-16). Secondly, Jehovah God cannot violate the Word that has come out of His mouth. He will never violate His moral commandments, judgments, or ordinances. If He did renege on His Word and did as He pleased in violation of it, then it would make Him a liar like men. The truth is this: • God is not a man that He should tell a lie (Numbers 23:19).• It is impossible for God to lie (Hebrews 6:18).• Nothing can nullify the faithfulness of God (Romans 3:3).• His Word of promise will never return to Him without accomplishing His desired result (Isaiah 55:10).• Not one of His promises have ever failed (Joshua 23:14, 1Kings 8:56). That is why we can always trust Him! God’s sovereignty cannot include the unscriptural idea that He can violate His Word or promises. He will not fulfill His plan by violating His principles. Get that straight! Recap Here is a summary of the five scenarios concerning rulers in Scripture. 1. Ungodly rulers put in place by people without God’s approval. (Hosea 8:4, Neh. 9:17)2. Rulers that through murder, war, conquest, or by some other way usurped a seat of authority. Examples are Absalom, Tibni, Athaliah, man of lawlessness-sin-antichrist.3. Godly rulers operating with God’s authority called and anointed to carry out His will and plan. Examples are David, Josiah, Hezekiah, and others.4. Rulers that received the anointing to rule but messed it up through rebellion, sin, idolatry, etc. as did Saul, Solomon, and other kings of Judah and Israel.5. People anointed to rule for a special task ordained by God even though they are not technically followers of God and did not even know Him. Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, Hiram (2 Chron. 2:3). All these facts prove that Romans 13:1-7 has been grossly misinterpreted for centuries. We need to see rulers in government according to all the Scriptures on the subject and not attempt an isolated interpretation.  I pray this teaching sets you free from the lies of the enemy! Not all government is good, and not all government agrees with the Scripture. We MUST obey God and take a stand against government WHEN (and only when) they want to impose something contrary to Scripture on us. At all other times, we should obey rulers. That is the bottom line to all this, but now you are armed Scripturally to take a stand. Church it is time to repent! Let the Repentance Revolution Begin! Be blessed with the following podcast- Repentance Part 6!

Listen here using the Embedded Subsplash PlayerCentral Baptist Church of Ponca City, OKDATE: Sunday AM, April 19, 2020SERMON BY: Dr. John WaterlooSERMON TITLE: Handling the Spoils… Without Becoming Spoiled!SERMON THEME: The Wise Use of God’s BlessingsSERMON SERIES: 1SamuelSERMON VERSES: 1Samuel 30; 1Corinthians 12; Hebrews 13:16; 2Corinthians 8:13-15To whom much is given, much is expected!  But be careful!  If we are given much, we often expect much more!David demonstrated…* Wonderful Guidance* Wonderful Generosity* Immense Gratitude - David remembered those who had invested in his life and survival.  He gave gifts of his spoil to all those who had aided them in their hiding from Saul.  We ought to be giving back to those who have helped us in our lives.  We need to appreciate our Savior, our parents, our grandparents, our teachers, our employers, our government, our church, our pastors, and etc.- We MUST recognize that God is the Source of all of our blessings!- When we invest… don’t do it to get back; don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing!**1Samuel 30:18-31**  *And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives. 19 And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all. 20 And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David’s spoil. 21  And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them. 22 Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart. 23 Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand. 24 For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike. 25 And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day. 26 And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; 27 To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir, 28 And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa, 29 And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites, 30 And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chorashan, and to them which were in Athach, 31 And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt.*— — —Listen here using our Subsplash WebShare Playerhttps://subsplash.com/cbcponca/lb/mi/+hwsv895Listen here on Archive.orghttps://archive.org/download/041920-am-audio/041920AM-AUDIO.mp3

Luke 7:28 28 I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” John 3:22-36 22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized.   23 Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized. 24 (This was before John was put in prison.)   25 An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing.   26 They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified about—look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.”   27 To this John replied, “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven. 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah but am sent ahead of him.’ 29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. 30 He must become greater; I must become less.”   31 The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. 33 Whoever has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.   1. The Son of Man MUST be lifted up 2. WE MUST be born again 3. We MUST decrease and He must increase   John 3 The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. 30 He must become greater; I must become less.”   2 Corinthians 3:18 NASB But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. Luke 10:39-42 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” 1 Corinthians 4:7 … What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?           Job 1:9-11 9 “Does Job fear God for nothing?” Satan replied. 10 “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. 11 But now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.” Job 1:20-21 20 At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship 21 and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”

Benjamin Schenk and fellow colleagues recently did a 300 people survey on the housing policy under the quarantine due to COVID-19.The results are as follows:"After last week's City Council vote and Governor Newsom's Executive Order, I wanted to get back in touch to share two pieces of information. We MUST avoid another 2008 foreclosure crisis. Local mom & pop Housing Providers care more about their tenants than does Wall Street. If Housing Providers default on their obligations, so too will the local lenders who provide vital credit and liquidity to our community. When that happens, Wall Street will purchase the assets from our local lenders at a substantial discount, and won't hesitate to liquidate the small apartment buildings -- of which our region's housing stock is comprised -- off their balance sheets and sell to vulture buyers, who would in turn evict previous tenants en masse to ensure the highest possible return on their investment. We already watched this movie in 2008. And given our region's already fragile housing market and homeless population, we really can't afford to produce a sequel. We are fighting NOW to prevent the condo conversions, apartment teardowns for luxury build-ups, and eventual ruination of stable neighborhoods. We truly understand how this business works.We are all sacrificing right now. Some more than others. But we must sacrifice prudently; without giving into emotional urges that seek to benefit one group of people while bankrupting another. And we must not give into the convenient castigation that those who provide housing are uber-wealthy "landlords" who can and should unilaterally shoulder what is truly a shared burden. Because that is not who we are. We are hard working folks who chose to invest in our communities by providing shelter. We are not Mega-Corporations. We're local citizens with shared civic values. Most of this group are in their 60s-90s (retired healthcare professionals, fire fighters, teachers, and law enforcement personnel) and face the highest physical and financial risks from this pandemic. People who have spent their lives on the front lines are now fighting to not lose their retirement. The overwhelming majority of Housing Providers are falling through Federal and Statewide cracks, as our loans are not federally guaranteed, nor do they fall under Governor Newsom's 90-day forbearance solution for residential mortgages. We don't have the luxury of unlimited reserves to pay our expenses and keep our tenants' lights on. We cannot pay mortgages, property taxes, insurance, and maintain depreciable appliances indefinitely. And for most of us, the income we receive from our modest investments feeds our families Ultimately, what we are asking for is no different than any person who unexpectedly lost their job or had their pay substantially cut due to this unforeseen crisis: a fair shake and some semblance of security when Federal Stimulus and Pandemic Insurance become available."You can find more about Benjamin and he work he has done on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-schenk-76a75942/If you have any questions, he is also available through email:ben@civicgroupdev.comHe let us know the he is very much willing to answer any emails you may have on this topicYou can Listen to Value Add with K&K Podcast Show on all Podcast Platforms including:http://valueaddwithkk.buzzsprout.comSubscribe to Value Add with K&K Podcast Show Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKCq8ChflxF7qWPfV395eag?view_as=subscriberValue Add with K&K on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valueaddkk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valueaddkk/

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Emotional and Business resilience is important to your overall success and peace of mind.   Life gives us lemons 50% of the time. Let’s make lemonade from them.   We count on that superstar in Network Marketing, and then they don’t join or quit. Someone laughs at our decision.   Real Estate can be the same - EVERYONE seems to have their Real Estate license.   We must learn to stand out, get noticed, get the sale.   First, we must learn to navigate life’s challenges.   This week has been a whirlwind.   My son and his wife welcomed their first child and our first grandchild into the world. So excite to meet this new little bundle.   Less than 24 hours later, a devastating tornado blew through Nashville, Tennessee, literally right next door to my daughter’s apartment.   She is fine, but the aftermath and going through something like that alone, in the darkness is rattling. And, the power is out all over the city.   Not to mention that she is not feeling well, and about to have her tonsils removed.   She took me on a FaceTime tour, and wow, what a mess.   And, once I realized she is fine, safe and good to go, we had to make decisions and deal with our thoughts, feelings and next steps.   Logic and being pragmatic is in order in a situation like this.   We MUST learn to master our thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions.   It’s the same in business.   Do we wallow, or do we keep going?   Hopefully the answer is obvious to you - we keep going.   We grow.   We master the lessons.   We turn the lemons into lemonade.   We experience Pain, which is a form of non acceptance; resistance.   What happened just IS - we can’t change it.   Traffic ; rain on an event; flight cancels, tornados  - we get frustrated but we don’t allow emotional pain to set in and we don’t resist it. It SUCKS but we spend very little time there.   Every ongoing negative emotion is self created.   Emotions that are negative - anger, frustration, rage, fear, sadness, hurt, shame, guilt, hate, loathing, embarrassment, worry. We are inclined to think there is a different reason for each but reality is - it’s all created by what’s going on inside of us - our thoughts and feelings around something that happened, a circumstance, fact, event, experience.   Feeling bad is a choice.   Pain is inevitable; suffering and ongoing pain is optional.   Life and business will have its ups and downs. No doubt.   We need ton feel the pain and emotions of negative things.   We allow ourselves to process that pain.   And, then we simply must move forward.   Don’t freak out.   Ask - where do I want to go from here, and in what time frame?   How can I accept the reality of my situation?   How can I move forward, and grow?   Focus always on your 3 Cs -   Clarity   Commitment   Consistency   Full show notes - http://358.streetsmartwealth.me EXPECT Success! Jackie Ulmer StreetSmartWealth.com ConfidenceDecoded.com Follow me on Instagram @jackieulmer

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