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ISIS Executes Christian Businessman Kidnapped in Egypt’s Sinai

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Christianity Today
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The Islamic State has claimed another Christian victim.

And Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church has won another martyr.

“We are telling our kids that their grandfather is now a saint in the highest places of heaven,” stated Peter Salama of his 62-year-old father, Nabil Habashi Salama, executed by the ISIS affiliate in north Sinai.

“We are so joyful for him.”

The Salamas are known as one of the oldest Coptic families in Bir al-Abd on the Mediterranean coast of the Sinai Peninsula. Nabil was a jeweler, owning also mobile phone and clothing shops in the area.

Peter said ISIS targeted his father for his share in building the city’s St. Mary Church.

In a newly released 13-minute propaganda video entitled The Makers of Slaughter (or Epic Battles), a militant quotes the Quran to demand the humiliation of Christians and their willing payment of jizya—a tax to ensure their protection.

Nabil was kidnapped five months ago in front of his home. Eyewitnesses said during his resistance he was beaten badly before being thrown into a stolen car. It may be that these were separate kidnappers, because in the video that shows Nabil’s execution, he said he was held captive by ISIS for 3 months and 11 days.

On April 18, he was shot in the back of the head, kneeling.

“As you kill, you will be killed,” states the video, directed to “all the crusaders in the world.”

It addresses all of Egypt’s Christians, warning them to put no faith in the army. And Muslims which support the Egyptian state are called “apostates.” Two other Sinai residents—tribesmen who cooperated with the military—are also executed in the video.

Peter Salama said that in the effort to drive Nabil …

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What Makes the Ten Commandments Relevant Today?

By
Keiston France
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No document in world history so changed the world for the better as did the ten commandments. Western civilization – the civilization that developed universal human rights, created woman’s equality, ended slavery, created parliamentary democracy among other unique achievements – would not have developed without them. You see, these commandments are as relevant today as when they were given over 3,000 years ago. In fact, they are so relevant that the ten commandments are all that is necessary to make a good world, a world free of tyranny and cruelty.

Imagine for a moment a world in which there was no murder or theft. In such a world there would be no need for armies, police, or weapons… men, women, and children could walk anywhere at any time of day or night without any fear of being killed or robbed!

Imagine further a world in which no one coveted what belonged to their neighbor, a world in which children honor their mother and father and the family unit thrived, a world in which people obeyed the injunction not to lie. The recipe for a good world is all there in these ten sublime commandments. But there is a catch.

What Makes the Ten Commandment Irrefutable?

The ten commandments are predicated on the belief that they were given by an authority higher than any man, any king, or any government. That is why the sentence proceeding the ten commandments asserts the following: GOD SPOKE ALL THESE WORDS.

You see, if the ten commandments, as great as they are, were given by any human authority, then any person could say, “Who is this man Moses?” “Who is this king or queen?”  “Who is this government to tell me how I should behave?”

So why is God indispensable to the ten commandments? To put it as directly as possible, if it isn’t God who declares that murder is wrong…murder isn’t wrong. Yes, this strikes many people today as incomprehensible, even absurd!

Many of you may think, “Is this guy saying you can’t be a good person if you don’t believe in God?” Let me respond as clearly as possible. I am not saying that. Of course, there are good people that do not believe in God, just as there are bad people who do! And many of you may also think, “I believe murder is wrong, I don’t need God to tell me.” Now that response is only half true.

I have no doubt that, for example, if you are an atheist, and you say that you believe murder is wrong, you believe murder is wrong. But forgive me – you DO need God to tell you. We all need God to tell us.

Even if you figured out murder is wrong on your own without God and the ten commandments, how do you know it is wrong? Not believe it’s wrong, I MEAN KNOW IT’S WRONG. The fact is, you can’t because, without God, right and wrong are just personal beliefs or personal opinions… e.g. I think shoplifting is okay, you don’t. Unless there is a God, all morality is just opinion and belief. And virtually every atheist philosopher has acknowledged this.

Honor God’s Authorship of the Ten Commandments

write the visionAnother problem with the view that you don’t need God to believe that murder is wrong is…a lot of people have not or did not share that viewpoint. And you don’t have to go back very far in history to prove this.

In the 20th century, millions of people in communist societies and under Nazism killed about 100 million people and that doesn’t count a single soldier killed in war. So, don’t get too confident about people’s ability to figure out right from wrong without a higher authority.

It is all too easy to be swayed by a government, demagogue, an ideology, or to rationalize the wrong we do as “it’s not really wrong.” And, even if we do figure out what is right and wrong, God is still necessary.

People who know the difference between right and wrong do the wrong thing all the time! But do you know why? Because they think no one is watching. However, if you recognize that God is the source of moral law, you believe that He is always watching. So even if you are an atheist, you would want people to live by the moral laws of the ten commandments. And even an atheist has to admit that the more people who believe God gave them and therefore they are not just opinion, the better the world would be. Think about it.

So, What’s The Play Call?

  1. Do you understand the commandments?
  2. Do you memorize the commandments?
  3. Do you believe in God?
  4. Do you obey the commandments?
  5. Amongst the many do’s, are you able to answer, “Yes,” for them all?

 

 

Workplace Sabotage: 5 Ways to Keep a Good Name and Sleep Well

By
Kim Brightness
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When Managers and Co-Workers Attack

workplace sabotageIn the U.S., most workers spend approximately 34.5 hours per week at their jobs. That amounts to about one-fifth of your time per week, not counting the time we spend taking our work home – either in our briefcases, laptops or in our hearts.

Yes, some of us seldom clock-out; we take our work home in our hearts and minds due to the unnecessary stress, manipulation, lies, and other poor behaviors by our managers or co-workers.

Sure, it’s after 5pm, but you’re still furious about the inter-office gossip about you. Or, perhaps you’re struggling to find a way to prove that the issues with your work product weren’t there a day ago before your co-worker changed something. You don’t know what they did or how they did it, but you know they’re the culprit.

You are experiencing workplace sabotage.

Workplace sabotage sucks, but we have solutions in our playbook, the Bible, to help. Before we dive in further, let’s talk about what workplace sabotage is not.

Teammate, if you are:

    • Coming to work late, coming back from lunch late, leaving work early…
    • Doing just enough of your job to say that you were “there”…
    • A busybody in the work “lanes” of everyone else…
    • Constantly needing a co-worker to pick up your slack or “cover me”…
    • Known for bringing management more problems than solutions…

…and you feel like you’re being sabotaged at work? No. You’re not being sabotaged – you’re simply not doing your job as “unto the Lord” (Colossians 3:23-24) and feeling the pressure to change. You’re not being “attacked by the enemy”, you are self-sabotaging yourself. It doesn’t feel good to be pressed and refined out of your resistance to line up and show up to work as a child of the Most High. Remember:

You cannot sabotage mediocrity, laziness, or disobedience.

Now, for those of you who are working in excellence and experiencing external workplace sabotage, here are some tips for you:

1. Recognize that you aren’t fighting against flesh and blood.

The surefire way to lose any battle is to fight the wrong enemy. When dealing with workplace sabotage, we as followers of Christ set ourselves up for failure and/or inefficiency when we misidentify our true enemy.

I understand – it’s hard to look at that co-worker or manager and not point the finger directly at them. But, we have to remember that there are “rulers of darkness, spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12) lurking everywhere in our lives. And, what better place for the devil to wage war than where we spend 20% or more of our time, the place that represents the foundation of our livelihood and finances?

As offended and angry as you may be, apply the blood of Jesus to the spiritual wickedness and God’s grace to your co-worker or manager. Stand fully dressed in the armor of God against principalities – the Lord will rebuke the devourer of your peace at work (Malachi 3:11). Pray for your offender’s salvation, that God would change their heart, heal them from the damage that informs them that it’s okay to mistreat others.

2. Don’t talk too much on the job.

One of the worst things you can do when you’re facing workplace sabotage is to tell others on the job what you feel is going on. The next worst thing you can do is tell the wrong person or people on the job. Talk about adding gasoline to a fire!

The safest place for your words right now is in the ears of God. Tell God how you really feel, where it hurts – not everyone on the job who will listen. Take your tantrum to the Lord – He can handle it! If God gives you clearance, talk to a wise, trusted confidant on or off the job. Yes, we all need to vent sometimes, and holding things inside can adversely affect your physical, mental, and emotional health. During this season, be clear-thinking and discern who’s earned the right to be your counsel.

3. Don’t retaliate with counter-intelligence.

Never use the inside knowledge you have about your co-worker or manager against them as a form of retaliation. Remember, that’s the world’s way of doing business, and people will not understand why you don’t strike back – but we don’t repay evil for evil. Team Jesus overcomes evil with good (Romans 12:17-21).

So, if the one causing you trouble ever needs help, and you have the means or knowledge to do so – help them! Show love and kindness to your enemy. They won’t know what hit them, but they will know that you didn’t hit them with what they deserved. And for that, God will reward you.

4. Learn your employer’s protocol for conflict resolution.

Your human resources department is just that – a resource. Find your HR representative and seek confidential guidance on how to handle the conflict. There’s typically some protocol or process to help employees work through their issues. During conflict resolution, be open-minded to anything you could have done better – there may be some underlying misunderstanding or misperception by your offender that needs a 3rd party to help clear up. Be honest and stay calm through the process.

5. Bow out gracefully.

You’re fired. You feel defeated, perhaps abused, and it seems like they’ve won. It’s not fair. Yet, even in what looks like your “L“, hold your head up high and leave with grace and integrity.

You see, teammate, what looks like an unfair loss is actually a setup for your good (Romans 8:28). Is being released from your job the final domino for you to finally use your knowledge and skills to start a successful business?

For me, this exact scenario was the stepping stone to my promised land. After being unfairly let go, I was redirected to another area of the company. It was in this area that management would search for an individual with my knowledge and skill, and give me a promotion with all the bells, whistles, and the salary I desired! I was sabotaged to be found at the right place, right time!

Will you allow yourself to be sabotaged all the way to your promised land? The key is leaving your season of captivity with dignity and a good name.

So, What’s the Play Call?

In the midst of workplace sabotage, keep your focus on honoring God. Do what He says to do, how and when He says to do it. This keeps you in a position to receive God’s best from the ordeal. That’s the plan – good is coming out of your struggle!

Sleep well at night knowing that God is mighty to save (Zephaniah 3:17). He’s in the fire with you – protecting you from the smoke and the flames. Power belongs to God, not management, not the lies, not the efforts to sabotage you. Keep a song in your heart as the Lord, likewise, sings over you.

Visual Bonus

Need a sign that God has not forgotten you, that He will come through for you at your job? In the midst of my rejection and feeling cast aside, here’s the Post-It note that was left at my new desk when #5 (above) happened.

It’s yours now. Believe me – God keeps His promises!

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How to Stop Playing Small and Receive All God Has For You

By
Alecia M. White
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So, I was in my room, catching up on some work and I needed something to watch (or to watch me). I head on over to HBOMax to see what’s good. As I scroll through the movies, I see one called The High Note. Now, it won because Tracy Ellis Ross is starring in it and I just love her. Anyhoo, it’s about Tracy and her assistant touring and all that jazz, so I push the “play” button.

There’s a scene where the assistant, Maggie, is on a walk with her best friend. Maggie is basically running down the list of reasons why she shouldn’t have her job. Her bestie replies, “Maggie, can you please want more for yourself?!” That mushed me right in the middle of my face (and you know what a mush is).

Do You Want More, or Are You Playing Small?

faithI won’t give you a full review, but I just wanted to tell you to “want more for yourself.” It is so necessary, you know, to want things for yourself. I have learned the importance of this first-hand.

I’ve spent so many years playing small, wanting so much more for others than I would even care to desire for my own life and success. Thankfully, I have learned that it is more beneficial for me and everyone involved if I allow myself the same well wishes that I offer them. See, nowadays, I have those friends that remind me to want more for “me”, even when I am doing for them. And you know what, I appreciate them for it.

What does this have to do with your spiritual life? Everything. If you don’t want more for you, then how can you take on the responsibilities and blessings that God has for you? In the past, my spending so much time focused on other people’s success, caused me to miss the mark on some things that I was called to do. No, I am not telling you to stop rooting for others, but I am telling you to definitely root for you as well.

So, What’s the Play Call?

I know that sometimes it’s easier to wave the banner for your friend’s success, but the plans God has for you may be bigger than what you are making room for. Here are a few things to remember as you learn to “want more for yourself”:

  1. Seek God for clarity of your calling. Sometimes, when you don’t really know where you fit or what you should be doing, it’s easier to just don’t. Ask God to help you line up with His Word over your life. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33
  2. Trust God’s plans for your life. When you trust God completely, it will take less effort to want all that He has promised you. Sure, you want the promises of God, but that fear of the unknown can creep in and cause you to be unsure. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11
  3. Tell Him what you want. So often, we may feel like what we want is too much to ask for (or is that just me?), so we keep it to ourselves and stand by as others move up the ladder of success. Many times, we have not because we won’t ask for it. “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6
  4. Allow God to purify your heart. When your heart is clean before the Lord, your desires change. Once those desires line up with God’s will, you will begin to see a change and reap the benefits. “Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” Psalms 37:4

Sometimes, we just don’t realize that it isn’t selfish for us to want more for ourselves than we have or accept. Let God lead you, He wants the best for you.

 

Finding Calm After Broken Pieces of Peace

By
Alexis Hunter
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I was sitting outside on a gorgeous evening in New York City. If you’ve ever been here, you know how quickly everyone moves, sometimes it’s hard to catch a breath. When you get a chance to stop and just “be”, it’s a treasured moment. As the dusk fell and the sunset, I settled into a spot I like to claim as my own, although, I’m aware hundreds of people probably sit there every day.

So there I was, writing and reflecting on the day, scribbling a mix of prayer requests, to-do lists, and random thoughts, all while whispering quick prayers. Suddenly I felt someone standing over me. I looked up to find a man and a woman staring at me, and the man blurts out “You look so peaceful” and then he turns away.

This was ironic to me. Little did he know I’ve spent the past few weeks in distress. The state of our country has made me feel a full range of emotions such as anger, bitterness, sadness, hopelessness, and confusion. On top of all the other curve balls I’ve been trying to field, there are particular factors that have made my spirit feel crushed.

The word peace derives from the Hebrew root slm, which means “to be complete” or “to be sound.” An alternate explanation is “to be complete or whole” or “to live well.” I don’t know about you, but I long for unending peace. In the midst of the storms (and sometimes hurricanes) that hit my life, I am desperate to feel complete and whole, while living “well”.

Peace, Be Still.

peaceI think about the disciples on the boat in the storm described in Matthew 8. They witnessed Jesus perform extraordinary miracles with their own eyes. These imperfect people truly believed in Jesus’ work and they were excited to spread the truth.

Yet, when the waves began to flood the boat, when the sky was gray, and when the situation seemed hopeless, their reaction was fear. Jesus, who was still asleep through the chaos awoke to men in severe distress. “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”, they cried (Matthew 8:25).

Have you ever felt like, “Lord, I’m panicking, these are the last moments, help us, I’m scared, show us the way out of this!”

Like the disciples, I know that God can perform miracles. I’ve seen Him come through time and time again. When the storm clouds gather around my “boat”, I convince myself that I’ve grown, and this time I will prove I have great faith to endure the storm.

But so often, fear threatens that faith. Thankfully, we serve a compassionate God who reacts with mercy and love. When we simply ask for Him to take over, He comes and repairs the situation. I stand in awe just like the disciples who watched Jesus “completely calm” the weather.

Peace Beyond Understanding

In these critical times, Christians need to believe that God is capable of miracles. Right now, our circumstances may seem hopeless, but I believe that just as Jesus calmed the waves and told the wind to be silent, He can also bring supernatural peace to the world.

Non-believers are watching us, even when we don’t think they are. They are taking note of our behavior. Look at the random encounter I experienced with that couple. I’m not sure he knew that I have the peace of God, but I know he recognized something different about me.

So, what’s the play call?

Continue to pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, our churches, and in our nation. Are we reacting in fear or faith? Faith is the most constructive resource for peace.

Watch the “Monster” Trailer, Coming to Neflix May 7th

By
Editorial Staff
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Does anyone have any idea who YOU really are?

Monster tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.) a seventeen-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder. The film follows his dramatic journey from a smart, likable film student from Harlem attending an elite high school through a complex legal battle that could leave him spending the rest of his life in prison.

This story will captivate and provoke conversations around identity, purpose, and the criminal justice system. Watch with your eyes open to how a single decision can affect the rest of your life.

Cast: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jennifer Hudson, Jeffrey Wright, Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Ehle, Rakim Mayers, Nasir ‘Nas’ Jones, Tim Blake Nelson, John David Washington

Coming to Netflix on May 7, 2021.

Christ-centered Nonprofits and Churches Avoid 2020’s Financial Toll

By
Christianity Today
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The pandemic’s much-feared financial toll on churches and nonprofit ministries failed to materialize in 2020. That’s the verdict from a survey of 1,292 members and friends of ECFA (the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) published March 4 in a 12-page illustration-rich report titled “Remarkable Resilience.”

Every three months since the nation’s coronavirus-driven financial upheavals began last spring, ECFA has polled its membership, plus other like-minded churches and nonprofits. After an initial dip in charitable giving, donations rose and held somewhat steady in the summer and fall. Donor fatigue apparently did not set in even across the end-of-year’s final appeals.

What did our survey uncover? For 85%, 2020’s income from cash giving was close to 2019’s. The breakdown of the 85% is instructive: while 18% said it was close—i.e., that 2020 was lower than 2019 by 1-10%, and 14% said the two years ended the same, 27% said that 2020’s cash giving was 1-10% higher than 2019’s, and an amazing 26% said that 2020’s cash giving was more than 10% higher than 2019’s. Thus 53% said that 2020 ended higher than 2019 for cash income.

For most churches and nonprofits, cash giving is their largest slice of the income pie. ECFA’s 2,546 member organizations average 58% of their revenue as coming from green cash, checks, online giving, etc. Another 27% of revenue comes from “other income” such as facility rentals, tuition, program fees, etc. The remaining 15% comes from non-cash giving such as gifts in kind, donated services, etc. This formula varies across many ministry types, with child sponsorship ministries averaging 99% of their income …

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The Right of Way: A Wife’s Road to Submission in Marriage

By
Drea Frost
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Imagine a young, beautiful bride all dressed in white headed down the aisle, with her eyes locked in on her future husband. The attendees are sure to “ooohhh and ahhh” as she glides down the aisle in her breathtakingly, beautiful gown.

As the ceremony progresses and the bride and groom prepare to declare “I do,” everyone is filled with excitement as they witness the birth of this new union!

Then, here come the vows, and the minister proceeds to ask the bride to vow to love and… OBEY.

Wait! What?! Obey???!

I’ve seen this play out at weddings a few times, where the bride becomes visibly uncomfortable vowing to “obey.” Actually, to be quite honest, the word “obey” didn’t roll off my tongue with vigor either over ten years ago, but…

Submission Matters

submissionI already know that some are reading and asking, “Where is she going with this?”

Well, I’m going down a bumpy, dark, dirty road that not many wives like to stroll because it’s uncomfortable. Undoubtedly, the road to submission is definitely uncomfortable, but the end result is so worth it! Consider these 7 thoughts on submission:

  1. Submission is not a popular message – it’s not hip, cool, or anything like that, BUT it’s necessary! I am not saying I have it all together or that I know everything about being submissive to your spouse. But, in the last 9 years, I’ve learned a few things along the way. Being submissive doesn’t mean you become a pushover, it means you become a partner!
  2. “He is not my Daddy!” Yes, yes dear wife, hubby is indeed not your Papa, because he actually ranks higher than your dear old Dad now – but never higher than God.
  3. Submit to God and His way, and guess what…? It won’t be soo hard to submit to your husband! **WARNING** This is a PROCESS, it will NOT happen overnight, but keep at it.
  4. If you’re so locked in on doing things your way…..please stay SINGLE!
  5. Husband’s GIVE YOUR WIFE SOMETHING TO DO! Now, I don’t mean by degrading her or giving her meaningless tasks. Work together with her on the dream/vision for your home and future, as well as the individual visions you both have! If she feels like she’s helping you build a life together, it will make a world of difference! Don’t leave her on the outside of your thoughts, dreams, goals, and desires.

    After all, women/wives are made and designed to help! But, my dear men, if you are not driven, goal-oriented, or if you have no idea what you want out of life – please STAY SINGLE! What is your wife supposed to help you with?! Don’t complain that she doesn’t help you if you haven’t given her the mission to help with!

  6. Dear, beautiful, lovely, chosen wife – zip it! Yes, zip the lips! Now, I’m not saying don’t express your concerns, or don’t be truthful about what you feel, but NO man enjoys a nagging wife. NO MAN! Our Playbook says, “It is better to live in the desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.”(Proverbs 21:19 NIV) Say what you feel, but don’t continuously nag him about situations where he already knows your feelings. I am not talking out of the side of my head – I have experienced this! Men sometimes move a little slower in decision-making than we’d like, but that doesn’t mean he’s not processing and trying to make a decision. Just wait! Shhhhhhhhhh!!!! Pray!
  7. Work together. Marriage is a joy. Be patient. Be kind. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:21 NIV). Ephesians 5:21-33 is a good read for married couples that want to do it God’s way and follow the playbook.

So, what’s the play call?

Wives strive daily to be a Proverbs 31:10-31 woman! When you don’t submit in your marriage, you hurt the entire union. Your lack of submission (getting under the mission) chips away at the confidence of YOUR husband, and undermines the vision God gave him for your future!

Pray earnestly for your husband, become his biggest cheerleader! When he wins, you BOTH win!

I heard a married couple who had been married close to 50 years say this before my husband and I got married, and it has stuck with me every since:

Women desire love (security) and men need respect and honor!

So, yes ladies/wives….”Put some respek (respect) on it!” Yes, RESPEK!

Much Love,
Drea

Self-Pity and Mental Health: The Dangers As Told By a Young Mom

By
Andrea Matthews
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Self-Pity Whispers

“I never have time to….”
“I’m the only one in the world who…”
“I won’t ever get a chance to…”

This is how I began my sentences yesterday — trying to work from home with a toddler vying for every ounce of my attention and a husband calling for a minute of relief from his own stresses. I chose to dwell on thoughts prompted by these words. I let them overwhelm me, consume me, then leave me defeated in an hours-long episode of fruitlessness.

I’ll be completely honest, yesterday wasn’t the first time. It’s become something of a habit for me, this self-pity silliness. And, I’m sure you’d agree – it can wreak havoc on your mental health. What I’m reluctant to admit is why it has remained. At times, this deadly habit appears to be a comfort, a friend, that is, before it attacks our peace.

God’s Word to the Rescue

Enter God’s word, the life-giving truth that satisfies our deepest longing for solace and relief.

“Every wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish tears hers down.” Proverbs 14:1

I know which one of these two women I want to be, but wallowing in self-pity steers me in the opposite direction. Have you ever felt justified, obligated even, to indulge in this mindset? Who else will acknowledge my loneliness or bandage the bruises that bombard the thankless job of motherhood or {insert your role}?

We hear about the dangers of eating sweets or carbs and refrain from the pleasure of a moment on our lips to avoid a lifetime of damage to our hips. The same principle applies to sin. Partaking in our flesh’s urge to complain about our current situation can result in much more disturbing thoughts.

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Is Your Self-Pity Dramatic, Too?

Our friend, Jonah, was a prophet, called to share God’s message. We know the story but focus on Jonah’s reaction to God’s compassion on the people of Nineveh. But, what about Jonah’s antics?

“Just kill me now, Lord! I’d rather be dead than alive if what I predicted will not happen.” Jonah 4:3

Jonah sulked and pitied himself because of what God had called Him to do (because he didn’t get his way). That mindset led him to an extremely depressive state, and that’s the only thing it will do for us as women.

We are called to build up our homes, strengthen our families and that begins with strengthening ourselves. We must nip the weakening spirit of self-pity in the bud and continue on the path God has for us. Yes, we have the power to do it!

So, What’s the Play Call?

“…let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1

That scripture goes on to detail how we do it – by keeping our eyes on Jesus! As women, especially those of us who have the privilege to raise children, we have an incredible responsibility and our mental health is of utmost importance to our well-being and that of our families.

Let’s take our eyes off of ourselves and focus on our Savior, the One who gives us strength. Know where your help comes from!  You don’t have to do it all – alone – when the hills of the Lord are standing by to heal, supply, help, and comfort you (Psalm 121:1).

2021 Resurrection Movie Celebrates Hope, Humanity, and Triumph

By
Kim Brightness
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Resurrection Movie: A New Faith and Family Tradition

Resurrection gives us a modern-day glimpse at the ancient events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The film shines a transparent light on the humanity of the disciples – their fears, frustrations, and doubts – as the compassion of Jesus Christ for them and the world shines even brighter.

With masterful scenes from the stone being rolled away, the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, to the ascension, Resurrection reminds us that God only needs a few who truly believe in order to turn the world upside down (Acts 17:6).

At the Heart of ‘Resurrection’

Team Jesus Magazine welcomes producer Roma Downey to the Team Jesus Locker Room to share about her new film ‘Resurrection’. Hear how Resurrection movie brings hope, shows us a piece of ourselves in the disciples, celebrates diversity, and displays the triumph of our faith as followers of Jesus Christ.

This faith-centered movie debuts Saturday, March 27th on Discovery +; start your free trial at https://www.discoveryplus.com/​.

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