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The Book of 1 Samuel, a pivotal part of the historical narrative in the Bible, unfolds the transition from the period of the judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel. It begins with the story of Samuel, a prophet and judge born to Hannah, who dedicates him to serve in the house of the Lord. The narrative then shifts to the emergence of Saul as the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. The complex dynamics between Saul and David, the young shepherd destined for kingship, take center stage. David's triumph over Goliath and his friendship with Jonathan add depth to the unfolding drama. The book explores themes of leadership, divine guidance, and the consequences of disobedience. It sets the stage for the monarchy, shaping the destiny of Israel and laying the groundwork for the enduring legacy of King David.

Discover the profound wisdom of King Solomon's recommendations in Ecclesiastes 5:15-20. Explore the importance of enjoying the fruits of our labor and embracing life's pleasures. Learn how these teachings can reshape your perspective on wealth and happiness. #solomonswisdom Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/e-XQTMiE #Ecclesiastes5 #LifeLessons #WealthandHappiness #KingSolomon #EmbracingLife #EnjoyingtheFruits #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualTeachings #PerspectiveShift

David Fitch recommends five changes that leaders need to make to effectively lead and pastor the church of the future in this Leading the Church of Tomorrow course. Join him on this journey to discover a different way to understand and engage our culture in a way that could transform your ministry and your church: https://buff.ly/3wTRjRz

This is War. Its war like we have seldom seen before. We have many voices, angry voices mostly from the left but not always, ideology's from the humanists, greens, socialists, tribalism all plugging their own agenda - do it my way or else, this is the way we want things done. Get out of my way!   It's all a 'Human' decision making process, based on human fallible wisdom with not a thought to the ultimate destiny of human kind.  We are in a battle between the forces of Good and the forces of Evil. Unlike physical wars this one is fought in the supernatural world. As history teaches us, first establish dominance in the supernatural world, then the victory will come in the physical world. Few of our leaders understand this, but the Born Again Christians do. However the majority of society are antagonist and discard the whole notion of a war fought in the heavens without guns and bombs.. So we continue to pray for our nations awakening and for God's wisdom to prevail. Ian George. 

In times of deep crisis, hope is the light that guides us to find peace and build a better world. Read this roundup of famous leaders from across the world and their words of peace that we hope will inspire you. Read more on #InterfaithAmerica: https://bit.ly/3twNrDU

Sometimes as Christian leaders we wrestle with the idea of ambition. Is it right? Does it honor God? Yes, it does. Today I outline a 6 step process for helping you discover what God's holy ambition is for you, based on the steps developed by Pastor Chip Ingram. We'll look at these steps as they were applied in the life of Nehemiah. Thanks for listening! https://lnkd.in/gQEcxUwk

Discover the fundamental truth that general religion fails to teach: our destiny is to be kings and queens, ruling on earth. Explore the purpose of the creation of earth and the occupation of God's expanding family as kings, priests, rulers, teachers, and leaders. #divineauthority Watch the full video now: https://lnkd.in/eeMerJTm #KingsAndQueens #RulingTheEarth #Leadership #GodsFamily #ReligionAndDestiny #Rulership #PurposeOfCreation #DivineOccupation #EarthlyAuthority

A new issue of our online magazine, Faith & Leadership, is here! After a fire, three churches merged into one; how to rearrange your furniture for more effective meetings; an interview with a matriarch of Asian American theology; and more! https://lnkd.in/ew5S7MCN

🎥 Dive into the depths of faith with our latest video, "Take a Leap of Faith - Navigating Christian Existentialism"! 🙏 Explore the journey of belief, doubt, and purpose as we navigate the complexities of Christian existentialism. Let's inspire each other to embrace faith and find meaning in every moment! Watch now and embark on a transformative journey! Link: https://lnkd.in/e8VbsB7C

Based on his study of Popes and Kings, The Prince by Machiavelli offers strategies for taking and keeping power. Machiavelli’s ideal of ruthless pragmatism has profoundly influenced political theory and leadership models in the West. Some of his advice includes the importance of appearing virtuous while being willing to act immorally and the effectiveness of fear over love. Joe and Leroy analyze Machiavelli’s book using the six worldview questions to show how his art of power has deformed our politics and church leadership. https://buff.ly/4fgoIa2