Spiritual formation for leaders in the church rev musyimiMutinda Jm
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This document discusses the importance of spiritual formation for Christian leaders. It defines spiritual formation as the growth and development of the whole person through focusing on one's spiritual life, interactions with others, and spiritual practices. The document outlines several strategies for developing spiritual formation, including regular devotional sessions, accountability groups, and mentoring. It also discusses implications such as becoming more Christ-like and having a more powerful ministry. Specific spiritual disciplines like Bible study, prayer, worship, and service are presented as key methods for enhancing spiritual formation.
The document is a newsletter from Faith Moravian Church that provides updates from the pastor and information on upcoming church events, ministries, and celebrations over the next few months; it encourages members to get involved in the church's activities and ministries and work together as a team to spread the gospel and serve others in the community.
The document discusses various perspectives on success from a Christian viewpoint. It begins by asking questions about what truly constitutes success and greatness. It then examines biblical examples of people who were successful according to God, despite facing difficulties or setbacks. Several key points are made:
- True success in life involves faithfully serving God and becoming like Jesus, not worldly measures like wealth or power.
- Success depends on one's values and living according to God's priorities like loving others, trusting in Him, and dedicating one's life to His purposes.
- Maintaining integrity, self-control, and submitting to authority are essential for godly success.
This document provides an overview of strategies for effective youth ministry. It discusses the importance of developing intimacy with God through fasting and prayer, having a God-given vision for ministry, and making disciples. Primary strategies include focusing on intimacy with God, receiving a vision from God, and going out to make disciples. Secondary strategies involve having strong program and team structures, as well as building therapeutic relationships with youth. Effective communication and empathetic connections are emphasized when working with youth. The overall goal is to fulfill the Great Commission of making disciples of all nations.
The document discusses developing a defining vision for churches through the Acts 16:5 Initiative. It provides seminars on transformational and missional ministry for pastors and teams. It also discusses pastor clusters for encouragement and accountability. A vision team works with the pastor and council to apply concepts. The goal is to awaken a high expectation for ministry through developing a clear defining vision.
The document discusses the mission and vision of a Sunday school class called Pathways. It aims to (1) enhance relationships with God and follow Jesus' teachings, (2) better support the church's mission, and (3) serve class members' needs. The class wants to grow in faith, promote Christian principles, and appeal to a diverse range of ages using technology. It emphasizes being non-rigid and applicable to daily life.
The document summarizes the Buddy System being implemented at the author's organization to foster mentoring relationships between older (Y4) and younger (Y1) members. The key aspects are:
1) Y4 members will be paired with 1-2 Y1 members and expected to meet monthly for activities and weekly for check-ins to provide accountability, commitment of time, and motivation for the Y1 members.
2) Choosing buddies involves prayer and looking for members who are faithful, available, industrious, teachable, and have a heart for God.
3) Warnings are given to keep the focus on growing closer to Christ, clearly define the relationship, and take responsibility
This document discusses finding purpose and meaning in life through investing in eternal rather than temporal pursuits. It frames life as an investment opportunity from God's perspective, where each person has unique gifts and a calling to fulfill. Living according to God's will and maximizing one's talents allows one to achieve the highest return through fruitfulness and service. However, modern culture promotes materialism and distraction over spiritual priorities. The document urges focusing on intimate relationship with God to discern His specific calling and choosing obedience each day, despite cultural pressures. Living fully for God requires active commitment to His values over worldly ways.
Church leaders often struggle with helping people adjust to changes. These simple principles were derived from observation, change management theory and practice, and on the ground change projects.
This document discusses strategies for effectively cultivating durable faith in young people. It notes that many teens who attend church regularly stop attending after high school. Research suggests the most influential factor on spiritual formation in youth is their family. The document advocates for a youth and family ministry model that emphasizes connecting with teens through love and guidance. It provides questions leaders can ask to ensure activities are beneficial and constructive rather than enslaving. The power of parental influence on faith is highlighted.
This document outlines the vision, values, and culture of team NORTH church. The vision is to love God, love people, and follow Jesus. The values, known as "The Standard", guide the church's actions and include being united under one vision, winning the lost at all costs, loving people when they least expect it, and leading in generosity. The culture is shaped by keys like being spirit-led, having a sense of ownership, functioning as a family, prioritizing growth, investing in others, and maintaining professionalism.
Rejoice at Gods promise like someone who finds great spoil Ps 119:162.
Seek for Gods word like Silver, search for it like its hidden treasures. Prov 2: 1-4
The document discusses the difference between making promises and making commitments. It argues that commitments are better because they require loyalty, keeping one's word, and achieving what one committed to do, whereas people often make promises they do not keep. The document encourages making commitments to God rather than promises, and committing one's whole self to spiritual growth, the local church community, and sharing the gospel with others.
1) The document discusses 12 qualities of an effective leader as described in the Bible, including having a great purpose in life, removing hindrances, placing oneself at God's disposal, learning to prevail in prayer, being a student of God's word, having a vital message, having faith that expects results, choosing to serve with attitude and action, stirring up gifts in oneself and others, living under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, being an example before leading, and having a heart of integrity.
2) It emphasizes that leadership functions on trust and integrity has high influence value, so leaders must work to develop strong character through discipline and living by a higher standard than followers.
3) Self-assessment and
The document discusses 12 qualities of an effective leader as identified in the Bible. It examines each quality in 1-2 paragraphs, including having a clear purpose, removing hindrances, being available to God's direction, developing prayer habits, studying Scripture, having a message to share, expecting results from God, choosing to serve others, empowering other leaders, living with the Holy Spirit's guidance, leading by example, and developing strong character. The document emphasizes that strong character and integrity are especially important for leaders to develop as it is the foundation of leadership and gaining trust.
140216 eng planted series (part 2) by ps. shawn kongeaglepointcf
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1. Being planted in community is important for flourishing and bearing fruit. Life groups are designed to foster relationships where people can share lives, encourage one another, and apply spiritual truths.
2. Those in a life group should appreciate their leader and take on roles to serve the group. Those not yet in a group should visit one to become planted and engaged.
3. Jesus commands his followers to love one another so that everyone will know they are his disciples. Being planted in community through a life group allows Christians to love and support one another.
The Power of Networking in Ministry TodayPLAcademy
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Success in life and ministry doesn't happen overnight. In fact, it may take years for you to have success. That is why it is important for you to continuously build your network relationships. With the right networks, you can generate success sooner than later. The bringing together of like minded individuals who, through relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another."
This document summarizes the agenda and content of a School of Leaders (SOL) meeting. The agenda includes an opening prayer, technique talk on leadership, doctrinal discussion, and closing prayer. The leader's opening prayer focuses on depth over surface programs and self-sacrifice for God's cause. The leadership technique talk discusses the Army's definition of leadership and fundamental leadership traits like setting an example and influencing others. It also covers the different levels of leadership in Cursillo. The doctrinal discussion focuses on the role of an individual leader in finding God within and becoming an agent of change. The closing prayer emphasizes the importance of fraternal charity.
2013 vision cafe power point final revisedAlbert Soto
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The document summarizes a vision meeting for the Bayside Campus of Lincoln. It introduces the speakers and themes of reaching widely, teaching deeply, and unleashing compassion in the community. Goals are presented to increase weekly giving to $10,000 by September 1st in order to make a positive impact if the church closed down. Attendees are encouraged to help through tithing, prayer, and inviting others.
Disciple-Making, according to Greg Ogden requires at least tow major factors: Internalisation and Multiplication. This presentation adds to his ideas with some scripture and illustrative ideas challenging followers of Christ to become, and make, disciples in his image.
Financial Mastery -Brother's Keeper April 3Ikeja, Lagos
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This document contains lyrics, scriptures, and teachings focused on financial wisdom and work ethic. It discusses forming small accountability groups called "My Brother's Keepers" to help each other succeed financially through referrals, coaching, and prayer. Guidelines are provided for the groups, including meeting regularly to share business opportunities and lift each other up. Ants are referenced as a model for diligence, cooperation, communication, planning for the future, and working with single-minded purpose.
This prospective missionary devotional is designed for high school seniors and others planning to submit their mission papers within the next year. I put it together for our stake presidency to present. It is divided into three sections, so each member of the stake presidency can take a part.
The first part talks about temporal and spiritual preparation. The second section discusses the mission call process, and the third part talks about some final things new missionaries need to do in preparation for their mission such as getting the priesthood and going to the temple.
There are 50 slides. If you go quickly through the slide deck, you can get through it in about an hour. But if you take your time it can take up to two hours.
This document outlines the strategy and vision of the Sunflower Gospel Revival Ministries for growing its church. It discusses five dimensions of church growth: fellowship, discipleship, worship, ministry, and evangelism. It also describes five levels of commitment within the church: the community, the crowd, the congregation, the committed, and the core. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of membership and identifies benefits such as spiritual family, using gifts in ministry, and accountability. The overall goal is to minister to more people in the community and world through various outreach efforts.
The document discusses how to determine who to invest in deeply and provides principles from Jesus' example:
- Jesus chose 12 disciples and invested most deeply in three, as well as Mary, Martha and Lazarus, looking for signs of passion, urgency and high spirituality.
- When selecting people to disciple, one should look for these same signs and pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit.
- Investing deeply in the right people, at the right time, can result in dividends like church planting, soul winning and the development of other leaders.
This document discusses strategic planning for church growth and revitalization. It outlines common weaknesses found in churches, such as ambiguous identity and low mission emphasis. It also describes common findings from assessments, like demographic homogeneity and clergy dependency. The document recommends that churches develop a clear vision and mission statement. It emphasizes that the mission should be about growth, not just survival. Finally, it stresses that developing lay leadership through spiritual growth is key to the church's future success.
This document outlines a Bible study on spiritual warfare and the character of discipleship. It discusses putting on the full armor of God according to Ephesians, with a focus on fastening the belt of truth. Truth is discussed as objective, absolute, and the very character of God. Small accountability groups are proposed to challenge members to overcome challenges through transparency, forgiveness, and mutual support. The study aims to equip men to be gospel warriors through developing close relationships with God and each other.
This document outlines a session on the new evangelization, calling Christians to witness their faith. It discusses how to share the gospel message today by proclaiming Christ's salvation and the basic truths of faith. The session encourages participants to reflect on how they can answer Christ's call to evangelize and discuss challenges to living as disciples who witness their faith.
This document provides an overview of Vincentian spirituality and theology. It discusses key themes in Vincentian spirituality such as devotion to providence, love for mission and community, and devotion to Mary. It characterizes Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac as persons of faith, prayer, action, tradition, and the Church.
The document then explores concepts like the Vincentian vision of Christ bringing good news to the poor, Vincentian anthropology regarding the imago Dei, Vincentian ecclesiology of the people of God on pilgrimage, and Vincentian morality exemplified by love covering sins.
It also contrasts classical evangelization focused on converts versus the new evangelization aimed at deeper conversion and re
Church leaders often struggle with helping people adjust to changes. These simple principles were derived from observation, change management theory and practice, and on the ground change projects.
This document discusses strategies for effectively cultivating durable faith in young people. It notes that many teens who attend church regularly stop attending after high school. Research suggests the most influential factor on spiritual formation in youth is their family. The document advocates for a youth and family ministry model that emphasizes connecting with teens through love and guidance. It provides questions leaders can ask to ensure activities are beneficial and constructive rather than enslaving. The power of parental influence on faith is highlighted.
This document outlines the vision, values, and culture of team NORTH church. The vision is to love God, love people, and follow Jesus. The values, known as "The Standard", guide the church's actions and include being united under one vision, winning the lost at all costs, loving people when they least expect it, and leading in generosity. The culture is shaped by keys like being spirit-led, having a sense of ownership, functioning as a family, prioritizing growth, investing in others, and maintaining professionalism.
Rejoice at Gods promise like someone who finds great spoil Ps 119:162.
Seek for Gods word like Silver, search for it like its hidden treasures. Prov 2: 1-4
The document discusses the difference between making promises and making commitments. It argues that commitments are better because they require loyalty, keeping one's word, and achieving what one committed to do, whereas people often make promises they do not keep. The document encourages making commitments to God rather than promises, and committing one's whole self to spiritual growth, the local church community, and sharing the gospel with others.
1) The document discusses 12 qualities of an effective leader as described in the Bible, including having a great purpose in life, removing hindrances, placing oneself at God's disposal, learning to prevail in prayer, being a student of God's word, having a vital message, having faith that expects results, choosing to serve with attitude and action, stirring up gifts in oneself and others, living under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, being an example before leading, and having a heart of integrity.
2) It emphasizes that leadership functions on trust and integrity has high influence value, so leaders must work to develop strong character through discipline and living by a higher standard than followers.
3) Self-assessment and
The document discusses 12 qualities of an effective leader as identified in the Bible. It examines each quality in 1-2 paragraphs, including having a clear purpose, removing hindrances, being available to God's direction, developing prayer habits, studying Scripture, having a message to share, expecting results from God, choosing to serve others, empowering other leaders, living with the Holy Spirit's guidance, leading by example, and developing strong character. The document emphasizes that strong character and integrity are especially important for leaders to develop as it is the foundation of leadership and gaining trust.
140216 eng planted series (part 2) by ps. shawn kongeaglepointcf
油
1. Being planted in community is important for flourishing and bearing fruit. Life groups are designed to foster relationships where people can share lives, encourage one another, and apply spiritual truths.
2. Those in a life group should appreciate their leader and take on roles to serve the group. Those not yet in a group should visit one to become planted and engaged.
3. Jesus commands his followers to love one another so that everyone will know they are his disciples. Being planted in community through a life group allows Christians to love and support one another.
The Power of Networking in Ministry TodayPLAcademy
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Success in life and ministry doesn't happen overnight. In fact, it may take years for you to have success. That is why it is important for you to continuously build your network relationships. With the right networks, you can generate success sooner than later. The bringing together of like minded individuals who, through relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another."
This document summarizes the agenda and content of a School of Leaders (SOL) meeting. The agenda includes an opening prayer, technique talk on leadership, doctrinal discussion, and closing prayer. The leader's opening prayer focuses on depth over surface programs and self-sacrifice for God's cause. The leadership technique talk discusses the Army's definition of leadership and fundamental leadership traits like setting an example and influencing others. It also covers the different levels of leadership in Cursillo. The doctrinal discussion focuses on the role of an individual leader in finding God within and becoming an agent of change. The closing prayer emphasizes the importance of fraternal charity.
2013 vision cafe power point final revisedAlbert Soto
油
The document summarizes a vision meeting for the Bayside Campus of Lincoln. It introduces the speakers and themes of reaching widely, teaching deeply, and unleashing compassion in the community. Goals are presented to increase weekly giving to $10,000 by September 1st in order to make a positive impact if the church closed down. Attendees are encouraged to help through tithing, prayer, and inviting others.
Disciple-Making, according to Greg Ogden requires at least tow major factors: Internalisation and Multiplication. This presentation adds to his ideas with some scripture and illustrative ideas challenging followers of Christ to become, and make, disciples in his image.
Financial Mastery -Brother's Keeper April 3Ikeja, Lagos
油
This document contains lyrics, scriptures, and teachings focused on financial wisdom and work ethic. It discusses forming small accountability groups called "My Brother's Keepers" to help each other succeed financially through referrals, coaching, and prayer. Guidelines are provided for the groups, including meeting regularly to share business opportunities and lift each other up. Ants are referenced as a model for diligence, cooperation, communication, planning for the future, and working with single-minded purpose.
This prospective missionary devotional is designed for high school seniors and others planning to submit their mission papers within the next year. I put it together for our stake presidency to present. It is divided into three sections, so each member of the stake presidency can take a part.
The first part talks about temporal and spiritual preparation. The second section discusses the mission call process, and the third part talks about some final things new missionaries need to do in preparation for their mission such as getting the priesthood and going to the temple.
There are 50 slides. If you go quickly through the slide deck, you can get through it in about an hour. But if you take your time it can take up to two hours.
This document outlines the strategy and vision of the Sunflower Gospel Revival Ministries for growing its church. It discusses five dimensions of church growth: fellowship, discipleship, worship, ministry, and evangelism. It also describes five levels of commitment within the church: the community, the crowd, the congregation, the committed, and the core. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of membership and identifies benefits such as spiritual family, using gifts in ministry, and accountability. The overall goal is to minister to more people in the community and world through various outreach efforts.
The document discusses how to determine who to invest in deeply and provides principles from Jesus' example:
- Jesus chose 12 disciples and invested most deeply in three, as well as Mary, Martha and Lazarus, looking for signs of passion, urgency and high spirituality.
- When selecting people to disciple, one should look for these same signs and pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit.
- Investing deeply in the right people, at the right time, can result in dividends like church planting, soul winning and the development of other leaders.
This document discusses strategic planning for church growth and revitalization. It outlines common weaknesses found in churches, such as ambiguous identity and low mission emphasis. It also describes common findings from assessments, like demographic homogeneity and clergy dependency. The document recommends that churches develop a clear vision and mission statement. It emphasizes that the mission should be about growth, not just survival. Finally, it stresses that developing lay leadership through spiritual growth is key to the church's future success.
This document outlines a Bible study on spiritual warfare and the character of discipleship. It discusses putting on the full armor of God according to Ephesians, with a focus on fastening the belt of truth. Truth is discussed as objective, absolute, and the very character of God. Small accountability groups are proposed to challenge members to overcome challenges through transparency, forgiveness, and mutual support. The study aims to equip men to be gospel warriors through developing close relationships with God and each other.
This document outlines a session on the new evangelization, calling Christians to witness their faith. It discusses how to share the gospel message today by proclaiming Christ's salvation and the basic truths of faith. The session encourages participants to reflect on how they can answer Christ's call to evangelize and discuss challenges to living as disciples who witness their faith.
This document provides an overview of Vincentian spirituality and theology. It discusses key themes in Vincentian spirituality such as devotion to providence, love for mission and community, and devotion to Mary. It characterizes Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac as persons of faith, prayer, action, tradition, and the Church.
The document then explores concepts like the Vincentian vision of Christ bringing good news to the poor, Vincentian anthropology regarding the imago Dei, Vincentian ecclesiology of the people of God on pilgrimage, and Vincentian morality exemplified by love covering sins.
It also contrasts classical evangelization focused on converts versus the new evangelization aimed at deeper conversion and re
The document discusses the definitions and types of worship in the Catholic Church. It states that worship is at the center of Catholic life and involves participating in sacraments, festivals, and holy days. It distinguishes praise, which acknowledges God's acts, from worship, which involves humbling oneself before God and surrendering to God's control. The types of worship in the Catholic Church are liturgical worship within church services, para-liturgical worship like Eucharistic Adoration, and devotional personal or small group worship. The purpose of worship is to remember, worship, and give thanks to God for salvation through Christ's sacrifice. The forms of worship include adoration, thanksgiving, confession, petition. There are also three
This document discusses the Catholic sacrament of confession. It states that confession involves telling sins to an authorized priest, as Jesus gave priests the authority to forgive sins. A priest stands in for Jesus Christ and the Church. The document outlines the differences between mortal and venial sins, with mortal sins destroying one's relationship with God and requiring confession, and venial sins wounding the relationship. It provides definitions of full knowledge, grave matter, and full consent as the criteria for a mortal sin. Finally, it lists the seven steps involved in making a good confession.
This document contains excerpts from John 3:16-21 discussing God's love for the world and sending his son Jesus not to condemn but to save. It then discusses the three types of Advent: preparation for Jesus' promise of salvation, his ascension to heaven and second coming, and his daily presence in our lives. It provides details on the liturgical meaning and symbols of Advent and how it marks the beginning of the church calendar. It encourages internal reflection during Advent through acts like confession and prayer. The rest discusses the meaning of gifts and how we can gift others with our time, care, and presence as we prepare for Christmas.
This document outlines a scientific problem solving process and applies it to problems in relationships between parents and children. It identifies several common relationship problems like a lack of attention, appreciation, and communication. It advocates applying a problem solving approach of identifying issues, finding root causes, and developing practical solutions, with the overarching solution being to promote love through giving love.
This document discusses the fingers on the hand and their meanings. It states that the ring finger represents the people you love like family members. It also contains biblical passages about helping others and quotes about family staying together.
1. Practice speaking aloud to rehearse and get comfortable with the material. This helps with timing, techniques, and knowing the content well.
2. Be natural and yourself when speaking to establish rapport and credibility with the audience. Make eye contact and smile.
3. Project confidence through posture, eye contact, and believing in yourself and the value of the content, even if nervous. Focus on sharing information positively rather than nerves.
Module 1 - Altar Servers Identity and Ideals.pptxjerson923503
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This document outlines the role and ideals of an altar server. It states that altar servers assist the priest during mass and are appointed on a temporary basis. The primary ideals for servers are reverence for God and sacred objects, discipline, decorum, piety, and brotherhood. Servers should carry out their duties in an orderly, solemn manner and maintain a neat appearance that adds dignity to liturgical celebrations. They should also develop a prayer life and devotion to help foster their love of God and service.
A family is defined as a group of people related by blood or marriage. It consists of a man, his wife, and their children or adopted children. The extended family includes grandparents, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. One of the primary principles of the family unit is a lifelong commitment ordained by God between its members. The first requirement for a Christian family is having a true relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
This document discusses the nature and types of sin, including actual and original sin. It defines actual sin as any willful thought, desire, word, action or omission forbidden by God's law. Actual sins are further divided into mortal and venial sins. Mortal sin is a serious violation of God's law that deprives the soul of sanctifying grace, while venial sin is a less serious offense. The document outlines what makes a sin mortal or venial and how each type of sin harms us. It also discusses occasions of sin and how to avoid sinning through prayer, sacraments and resisting temptation.
This document appears to be describing the seven Stations of the Cross in the Filipino language. Each station is represented by a brief phrase in Filipino followed by a reflection or prayer in English. The stations recount Jesus Christ's final journey carrying the cross and being crucified until his death.
The document discusses Judas Iscariot and his betrayal of Jesus, as well as Peter's denial of Jesus. It explores why Jesus chose Judas despite knowing he would betray him, which was to fulfill prophecy. It describes Judas opening himself to the dominion of darkness and his remorse leading to despair rather than conversion. It also discusses Peter's initial resistance to humility but later learning to wait as a disciple and finding conversion through dying on the cross as Jesus did. Overall it aims to draw positive lessons from their negative examples.
The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper, is a sacrament that was instituted by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper. It consists of bread and wine that are consecrated by a priest and become the body and blood of Christ. The Eucharist reenacts the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and is a remembrance of his commandment to "do this in memory of me." It is the source and summit of the Christian faith.
AshtSaga - Part 1 (A book by Hrishitva Patel)Hrishitva patel
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An ancient legend prophecy states that with the revival of the Asura God, Kalyuga would mark the end of the world as we know of today. The prophecy further says that if the decedents of the eight individuals who sealed the Asura Kalyuga, in the era of Satyuga were to reunite, then these eight would be able to defeat Kalyuga and stop the world from ending. Now, its the job of the young prince of Itrahd, Arjuna, to find all these eight based on his information. He is clueless as the ancestors of the eight decendents who used to work in his forefathers court were in Satyuga, and it has been millions of years since then. Although it doesnt go as smoothly as he had planned, he manages to stumble upon a list of distinct individuals left to him as an heirloom by his father, Kanishka. This book focuses on ten of these individuals mentioned in the list. Set on the planet Terra, where the tectonic plates are yet to drift and everyone coexists within a single continent, AshtaSaga follows the journey of a prince Arjuna. He belongs to the royal lineage, and his destiny cannot be averted. No matter how disciplined he is in offering water from a brass lota accompanied by the pradakshinas around the Peepal tree to please his purwajas. Bearing this heavy responsibility because of his bloodline and how everything unfolds is a burden the royalty cannot share since the time of Satyuga. A fast approaching end to the seemingly everlasting era of Kalyuga shackles the prince and hastens his search. Will he be able to stop the world from ending? Will the utopia become a reality, or will it melt into eternal darkness?
The 際際滷Share slide show does funky things to the slide formatting and a few slides are wrecked by its slide show, but the downloaded pptx and the Dropbox slide show are good, see link below.
My attempt to explain how the metaphysics of the universe works using speculative philosophy and physics. I use the philosophy of idealism, consciousness primary, along with support from modern physicists who support this argument. I propose that the basis of the universe is non-dual monistic idealism. Using the Buddhist metaphysics of an unconditioned basis of being (infinite space-time & potential) we see how monistic idealism plays out in the non-random rules, structure, and repeating patterns of a manifested & conditioned universe. I also propose that the unconditioned basis-of-being is the G旦del "X" (unrecognized complexity) factor that explains the existence of the manifested conditioned universe per his ontological proof. Idealism can also explain the structural theodicy and suffering of the manifested universe, it is not a problem of evil but of ruthlessness for a purpose. Idealism also refutes a personal conditioned theistic God as Absolute or Ultimate, but does not refute (allows) spiritual power and meaning in the world. I include my Neoplatonic-like cosmological proof of God as the unconditioned basis of being, a terminal ontological ground-state (as brute fact), as being a non-theistic source of the universe. It is a long pptx, but it is a big subject.
Dropbox allows the use of PowerPoint for the web where the slides and animations works: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g7ubfflicp2daqj8k52yl/How-the-Universe-Works.pptx?rlkey=e27bt96av3elx9aiyxiv9ekz5&st=vasftnm0&dl=0
Shalom everyone , i will sharing the word of god with you all
This presentation focuses on the spiritual battles we face in life and how, through faith, prayer, and obedience to God, we can emerge victorious. Drawing from powerful biblical stories like Cain and Abel, and examples such as Esther, the presentation explores key Christian lessons on trusting in Gods plan.
The core message revolves around three key actions:
Putting on the Armor of God daily, as described in Ephesians 6, to spiritually equip ourselves for lifes challenges.
Trusting in Gods plan, knowing that He works all things for our good.
Continuing in prayer as a means to maintain connection with God and seek His guidance.
With personal anecdotes, scripture references, and a powerful conclusion reminding the audience that the battle belongs to the Lord, the presentation emphasizes that victory is assured when we align ourselves with Gods power.
The visuals guide the audience through the journeystarting from the spiritual warfare we face, through biblical examples of triumph, to the ultimate victory in Christ. Through these lessons, the audience is encouraged to strengthen their faith and trust in God to fight their battles.
Break Forth into Joy.pptx"Break Forth into Joy: Embracing God's Salvation and...TImothy leonard
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This presentation explores the powerful message of Isaiah 52:1-10, where God calls His people to awaken and rejoice in the promise of redemption. It reflects on how believers can experience true joy through faith, even in challenging times, by embracing God's free gift of salvation and grace. Through daily practices of prayer, thanksgiving, and sharing joy with others, we can live as testimonies of God's love and hope. The presentation emphasizes that lasting joy is found not in the circumstances of life, but in the eternal promises of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In Acts 2:22-36 Peter concludes his sermon on Pentecost Sunday. This is the sermon that launched the Church. We find that the Peter who once shrank back and even denied Jesus is now confident, bold and impassioned. Peter lays out three proofs of Jesus Good News, the Gospel. He does so through citing eyewitness testimony of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus and by citing prophetic texts that were fulfilled by Jesus. He shows us that the Gospel of Jesus is a proven fact!
Paras Parivaar Charitable Trust.paras bhaiParas Parivaar
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Sanatan Dharma, also known as the eternal religion, holds a significant place in Hindu culture. This presentation aims to explore the values and contributions of Paras Bhai and his role in fostering religious awareness. It also highlights the importance of Hindu Dharma and the unity promoted by Paras Parivaar
What are the most effective spiritual healing techniques for reducing stress_...Worldfamouspsychicreader
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Our fast-paced world has made stress an unavoidable part of life. From work pressure to personal responsibilities, the constant demands of daily life can take a toll on mental and physical well-being.
Sendero viviente en https://es.slideshare.net/slideshow/sendero-viviente-en-a...Rafael Reverte P辿rez
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SENDERO VIVIENTE
Autobiograf鱈a de un Iluminado
AUTOR: AMERICO
Mi Retiro
La Se単al del Hijo del Hombre
Merkaba y La Era de Paz
- Se comenz坦 a transcribir en Abril 2002 (23 abril a 3 mayo alineaci坦n en conjunci坦n Saturno, J炭piter y Mercurio, Venus) -
DERECHOS RESERVADOS
M辿xico 2002
N炭m. de Registro 03-2003-022413471400-01
Revisado por el autor en 2017
3. 12 One of those days Jesus went out to a
mountainside to pray, and spent the night
praying to God. 13 When morning came, he called
his disciples to him and chose twelve of them,
whom he also designated apostles: 14 Simon (whom
he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John,
Philip,Bartholomew, 15 Matthew,Thomas, James
son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the
Zealot, 16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot,
who became a traitor.
Luke 6:12-16
TheTwelve Apostles
12. COMMITMENT- is defined as a
willingness to give ones time and
energy to something that one
believes in, or a promise or firm
decision to do something or be loyal,
or an attitude to work very hard to
do or support something.
14. Most of the time we
have multiple
commitments, some
of which may
overlap and even
contradict each other.
15. Some of the our common commitment include:
1. Commitment to self and self-
development. Ex. Personal
hygiene, eating healthy food
etc.
2. Commitment to people ex.
Family, friends, other
significant persons
16. Some of the our common commitment include:
3. Commitment to a group or
institution ex. Church Service,
civil organization, Country...
4. Commitment to a task or
interest ex. Work, business, a
particular sports, attainment of
personal.
17. Some of the our common commitment include:
5. Commitment to a value or cause
ex. Honesty, charity, care of the
earth, service to the poor, social
justice, and
6. Commitment to God the Church
and ministry ex. Attend Sunday
masses, regular prayer, service as
lector, active involvement in the
other Ministries.
18. Reflection
1. What are my current
commitment?
2. Which ones do are more
important to me? Less
important? Why?
3. Do I fulfil my important
commitment(s)? Why or
why not?
19. Commitment to
someone or something
is not just accepting
responsibilities but also
preparing ourselves to
face their consequences.
21. Commitment people posses and exhibit
certain characteristics:
1. Committed people make commitments.
2. Committed people believe they can fulfill
their commitments-they visualize the finish
line and believe they will accomplish their
goals.
3. Committed people say what they are
committed to-they bring their dreams into
reality by using the power of language once
they say their commitment out loud.
22. 4. Committed people invest in their
commitments-they invest time, money,
and energy to their commitment
5. Committed people are realistic about
their commitments- they explore different
strategies and mistakes as opportunity to
learn.
23. 6. Committed people form a bond wit
their commitments- they embrace
commitment as part of their lives.
7. Committed people are passionate
about their commitments- they fulfil their
commitments with Joy and Enthusiasm.
24. As social beings,
an important
commitment we
have is our
relationships with
others.
25. As social beings, an important commitment we have is our
relationships with others.
Some people take their
commitments seriously. Others
neglect their commitments,
Ex. Fulfilling their responsibilities
at home, Studies (Students),
Church.
26. Still others are hesitant,
cannot sustain or simply
do not wish to make
any commitments for
various reasons such as:
27. 1. Potential commitment is
uninteresting or undesirable;
2. Unfavorable circumstances
ex. Its not my priority,or
limited time availability.
28. 3. Dislike responsibility and
accountability; and,
4. Personal attitudes ex. Low
self-regard, easily
discouraged, etc.
29. The Church envisions
young and old people to
grow in their commitment
to their relationship with
Christ, to their personal
development and to
community involvement.
31. Matthew 7:24-27
Therefore everyone who hears
these words of mine and puts
them into practice is like a wise
man who built his house on the
rock. The rain came down, the
streams rose, and the winds
blew and beat against that
house; yet it did not fall,
because it had its foundation
on the rock. But everyone who
hears these words of mine and
does not put them into practice
32. Prayerful Reflection
MY MISSION STATEMENT
I, _________, a resident of______(address)_____, has been called by
God and commit myself to:
1.
2.
3.
With God as my help and my guide, I promise to faithfully uphold
these commitments with passion and dedication, and with my time
and energies, so I can to fulfil them to the best of my ability.
__________________
(Signature over printed name)
_________date________
Witnesses:
__________________ ___________________
(Signature over printed name) (Signature over printed name)
Editor's Notes
#20: It entails trust in ourselves, strength of character as well as endurance so we may overcome challenges and difficulties of our commitment.
#21: It entails trust in ourselves, strength of character as well as endurance so we may overcome challenges and difficulties of our commitment.
#22: 1. They stick their commitments because they said the would.
#23: 1. They stick their commitments because they said the would.
#24: 1. They stick their commitments because they said the would.
#25: At times we neglect our relationships with significant others.
#26: At times we neglect our relationships with significant others.