Two Small Things You Can Do to Practice Your Faith in the Marketplace by Dave Kahle

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           For many Christian professionals and businesspeople, the prospect of practicing our faith in the marketplace is overwhelming.  It’s easy to remain paralyzed in the face of so many things calling for our time and attention.  In the face of an overwhelming number of choices, most marketplace Christians default to what’s comfortable and familiar, which is to focus on worldly success in business and give up on having an impact for the Kingdom.

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The Consequences of Spiritual Warfare on Business and Career by Dave Kahle

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We’re all familiar with the oft-quoted passage from Ephesians 6 that warns us of spiritual warfare: Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the Devil’s strategies. For our struggle is not against human opponents, but against rulers, authorities, cosmic powers in the darkness around us, and evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm. 

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Exploring the Church’s Perspective on AI Advancements and Impact on Employment

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Question from Ashish emailed to me: As you may know, the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are poised to significantly impact the workforce. These technologies are expected to replace many human jobs, leading to widespread unemployment. However, the Bible teaches that those who do not work do not have the right to eat, as stated in 2 Thessalonians 3:10. Given this, I am concerned about the consequences of AI and machine learning advancements on people's livelihoods. I would like to know the Church’s perspective.

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The Energy of Awesome by Charity Kayembe

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Goals are good to have, right? We've certainly been taught that. But what if everything we thought we knew about goal setting was wrong?

Last month I was invited to speak at an event in Palm Springs, California. It was a training conference for a company with products that utilize energetic frequencies to strengthen your biofield and improve your health and wellness.

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God Declares Rulers Are His Ministers and Kings Are His Shepherds

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I knew the "pastor" of my church was a shepherd, but I sure missed the verses where God specifically stated that governmental rulers were also ministers. Since I used to believe in a sacred/secular split, there was no way a politician could be a minister in God's eyes. If I wanted to go into full-time Christian service, it was never suggested to me that a political career would be full-time ministry. So let's discover exactly what God says about this.

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What Does God Say About Your Business? By Deb Brown Maher

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Hearing God’s voice is the beginning of business success.

Recently, Mark Virkler and I had a chance to share stories about hearing God’s voice. When Mark asked who taught me, he was surprised to hear, “No one.” I’d read the book “God Calling” and thought, if those two ladies can do it, so can I! God honored my assumption as I set time aside each day to pray, listen, write what I heard and check it against Scripture. Through that process I learned how to discern the Lord’s voice with clarity. That was 30 years ago. To this day I am increasingly dependent on hearing the Lord’s voice to guide me in all that I do.

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A Working Definition of Anointed

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When I was asked in a seminar this week how I defined “anointing,” I was astounded that I couldn’t answer the question with a precise, clear definition. So I admitted that I couldn’t adequately answer the question, and decided on the spot that I would explore Scripture and get a simple, practical, working definition of what it means to “be anointed.” On reflection, I realize that some believe the anointing is shaking or falling down or roaring or shouting. These may all be responses to the anointing, but what exactly is the anointing?


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