Keeping A Level Head Of Faith In The Midst Of A Pandemic

Our character and conduct are what define each of us as human beings as well as believers who have accepted Christ. God has divinely given all of us a measure of faith. How we respond to adversities in life is determined by what level of faith we have attained. During this worldwide pandemic, fear has taken a front seat and left faith in God as a secondary alternative. If there is ever a time to unleash the power of God and his church, it is now. Whatever denomination you may be or even if you have no affiliation with a religious preference, there is still a fabric that binds us together as humans. Originally, God divinely inspired me to teach a systematic Bible study to strengthen believers when COVID-19 first came to our shores. But one day as I was consoling a member that was experiencing a personal pandemic (his wife was contemplating divorce, and his son had recently been murdered, coupled with this worldwide coronavirus pandemic), God instructed me to write this book. I have discovered in my sixteen years of pastoring that God is extravagant but not wasteful. He uses every situation to bring glory to his name. COVID-19 was the catalyst that exposed our true belief and trust in God. This book is divinely designed to help people of all walks of life whether they are struggling with a personal or a worldwide pandemic. This book is scripturally based and inspired by God to be used for Bible or personal studies, as well as casual or avid readers, and most of all, to encourage those who have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. $14.95

As we witness the mounting illness and death toll of the coronavirus, the messages of the Old Testament prophets offer comfort and truth. They call us to repentance and affirm God’s faithfulness. Doman Lum crafts twenty-one sermons which preach the good news of God’s love. The story of the great pandemic involves the impact of COVID-19, President Donald Trump, the murder and killings of African Americans, and the 2020 presidential election. The Old Testament prophets and contemporary biblical theologians share spiritual insights, faith, and trust. Lum encourages the reader to become involved in the public response, the public health programs, and government responsibility to cope with this health crisis as citizens of the United States. This book features the reading of Scriptures, profound and thoughtful sermons, and pastoral prayers. It is for the individual, family, community, and nation who seek spiritual counsel in the midst of the pandemic.

‘Superbly written, utterly Bible based. . . Do not hesitate!’ Archbishop Justin Welby What are we supposed to think about the coronavirus crisis? Some people think they know: ‘This is a sign of the End,’ they say. ‘It’s all predicted in the book of Revelation.’ Others disagree but are equally clear: ‘This is a call to repent. God is judging the world and through this disease he’s telling us to change.’ Some join in the chorus of blame and condemnation: ‘It’s the fault of the Chinese, the government, the World Health Organization...' Tom Wright examines these reactions to the virus and finds them wanting. Instead, he invites you to consider a different way of seeing and responding – a way that draws on the teachings and examples of scripture, and above all on the way of living, thinking and praying revealed to us by Jesus.

As news reports of the horrific December 2004 tsunami in Asia reached the rest of the world, commentators were quick to seize upon the disaster as proof of either God s power or God s nonexistence, asking over and over, How could a good and loving God if such exists allow such suffering? In The Doors of the Sea David Bentley Hart speaks at once to those skeptical of Christian faith and to those who use their Christian faith to rationalize senseless human suffering. He calls both to recognize in the worst catastrophes not the providential will of God but rather the ongoing struggle between the rebellious powers that enslave the world and the God who loves it wholly.

God created man in His image and ordained work as part of His original design for humanity. But for some, work is more of a curse than a blessing. Furthermore, God assigned work as a natural extension of His kingdom for us to be in a coworker relationship where God is sovereign. “Shakers and Movers,” FaithBusinessPreneurs gives people the opportunity to take off the golden handcuffs that allows one to remain in a dead-end job because of the benefits or the comfort level it brings. Free yourself and embrace other options or assignments that God has purposed for your life. In this interactive and transformational book, you will enhance your knowledge skills and abilities to: Honor God in the workplace. Develop a growth mindset that will allow you to walk into your calling. Assess your readiness to enter faith-based entrepreneurship. Explore and determine the right business for you. Learn what faith has to do with work. Utilize sound budgeting and financial practices based upon godly principles. Integrate faith-based practices in your business. Start and operate your faith-based business. Much, much more! This educational and inspiring book is a road map that will prepare and equip you to enter business entrepreneurship using faith as your anchor. This book offers a spiritual perspective on not being dependent on a job but branching out to start your own business whether full-time or part-time. Also, this book stands on the foundation of the Word of God as the principal source to assist the budding FaithBusinessPreneur and to those who desire to honor God in the workplace.

Pastoring in a Pandemic is a must-read! Some of the leading pastors in the DMV and eastern region have collectively provided testimony of how they have had to creatively navigate their congregations through the perilous times of COVID-19, the resulting economic downturn, as well as having to deal with the political and racial climate of extreme separatism.No other time in history has ever been quite as defining and yet so revealing. There is no doubt that this well-written script will inspire, challenge, and ultimately liberate those who read it and are able to apply its principles to heart.My prayer is that the Holy Spirit will encourage each reader, believer, and nonbeliever. I pray that collectively we will empower men and woman to draw closer to the Lord!Lead AuthorRev. Dr. Albert P. Jackson

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This handbook offers a broad-ranging overview of the study of translating and interpreting in conflict and crisis settings and takes the field in new directions. Covering a wide selection of multimodal contexts that build on the fundamentals of translation, interpreting, and their in-between hybrid forms of mediation, the handbook is divided into four parts. The opening part covers perspectives on policy and practices, whether contemporary or historical, and cases truly span the globe, from Peru and Brazil, over Belgium and Sierra Leone, to Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong. International developments require profound considerations about the professionalisation of access to language in times of crises, not least in contexts of humanitarian negotiation or conflict zone interpreting–these form the second part. The subsequent part deals with spheres of community in which language needs are positioned within frames of agency, positionality, and trust, and the challenges that these face. The contributions build on cases where interpreters act as catalysts for translation needs in settings of humanitarian aid and beyond. The final part considers language strategies and solutions in crises. This handbook is the essential guide to translation and interpreting in conflict and crisis settings for advanced students and researchers of translation and interpreting studies and will be of wide interest in peace studies, political science, and beyond.