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The Last Kingdom Standing: Hope for a World in Crisis by Dr. Robert Schmidt has been published It is available on Amazon Books or at the publisher, www.wipfandstock.com Is there real help for the hurting people in our world? We think of the children in war, refugees adrift, patients without medicine, and those dying in droughts and floods. Lest we despair, Jesus announces that the Kingdom of God is near. This book defines the Kingdom anew and shows how it brings us hope even in the worst of circumstances.            The Kingdom of God is bigger than we thought. When God was King there was liberation and enough to survive and thrive. Promises of the Kingdom’s blessings kept hope alive through defeat and devastation. While forgiving, healing, feeding, raising the dead, and praising the enemy, Jesus announced the Kingdom was at hand even before he wept over the coming destruction of Jerusalem.            As a political scientist, Dr. Schmidt demonstrates the political importance of the Kingdom through the centuries. He also shows how Christ continues to work though churches, organizations, and governments to bring hope through what he calls, “God’s New World Society.” As a pastor he reaches out to those who have left the church. Might God still use them in Jesus’ Kingdom work? With hope in their hearts there is a lot to be done.

YOU KNOW IN YOUR HEART OF HEARTS HE SAID IT NO MATTER HOW MUCH HE SAYS "FAKE NEWS"! Welcome to the Ultimate Showdown: Conning Conundrum Syndrome vs. Trump Derangement Syndrome! In one corner, we have... Conning Conundrum Syndrome (CCS)! - Symptoms: Unshakable loyalty, denial reflex, and the blame game shuffle. Victims insist they haven't been conned by Trump and Putin, despite overwhelming evidence that could make a blindfolded jury shout "Guilty!" And in the other corner, we have... Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)! - Symptoms: Uncontrollable eye-rolling at the mention of Trump, spontaneous fits of fact-checking, and an intense urge to debunk every tweet. Accused sufferers vehemently oppose Trump, sometimes with a fervor that rivals a sports fan during the playoffs. CCS - "Conning Conundrum Syndrome" is like having a GPS that stubbornly refuses to recalibrate. You're headed for a cliff, but it keeps saying, "Turn right in 100 feet." You’re convinced the destination is glorious, but spoiler alert: it’s a steep drop into reality. TDS - "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is like having a highly sensitive radar that detects every single Trump-related blip, no matter how small. You’re hyper-aware of every move, comment, and typo, often resulting in high blood pressure and a sudden urge to tweet. Denial vs. Obsession - CCS: "No way, Trump’s perfect!" - TDS: "No way, Trump’s terrible!" Blame Game vs. Blame Flame - CCS: "What about those emails?" - TDS: "What about that tax return?" Loyalty vs. Paranoia - CCS: "Trump could do no wrong." - TDS: "Trump can do no right." The Hilarious Hypocrisy: - CCS sufferers are like fans at a magic show, utterly convinced that the magician’s tricks are real, while TDS sufferers are the skeptics yelling, "I see the wires!" - CCS Remedy: "Come on, admitting you've been conned isn't that bad. Think of it like realizing the magician pulls rabbits out of hats, not thin air." - TDS Remedy: "Hey, take a breath. Sometimes it’s okay to let a tweet pass by without a full investigation. Not every blip is a bombshell." In the grand scheme of things, both CCS and TDS could use a little bit of perspective, a dash of humor, and a lot less stress. After all, life’s too short to be stuck in a syndrome, right? So, whether you’re staunchly defending or constantly critiquing, remember to laugh along the way. Because in the end, we’re all just trying to navigate this crazy world, one conundrum at a time.

Justice for the Outcasts This fascinating passage reveals how even the enemies of Judah will gain just treatment from the Messiah. The broader context, beginning in chapter 15, talks about the plight of the Moabites, a downtrodden nation to the east of the Jordan River. In sympathy for them, Isaiah first calls for Judah to provide refuge for the people of Moab from the mighty Assyrian army: “Let the outcasts of Moab sojourn among you; be a shelter to them from the destroyer. When the oppressor is no more, and destruction has ceased, and he who tramples underfoot has vanished from the land . . .” (v. 4). The historical call from the prophet is to display compassion for the Moabite refugees. Typical of Isaiah’s style, this immediately moves to a prophetic picture in the next verse: “Then a throne will be established in steadfast love, and on it will sit in faithfulness in the tent of David one who judges and seeks justice and is swift to do righteousness” (v. 5). The Davidic throne belongs to Christ. When He returns to earth, He will sit on it and do justice on the earth. All peoples will experience His justice and righteousness—including outcasts such as the Moabites. Discussion Question: What are the two foundations of the throne mentioned in v. 5? How do they inform the way Jesus treats His enemies, and how should that shape how we treat our enemies or ‘outsiders’?

Once the election is over and the results are in, what is the follower of Christ supposed to accept and then how to respond? The disciple of Christ is to accept God’s choices: “It is God who ultimately appoints the government leaders. God removes kings and establishes kings (Dan.2:21). There are no governing authorities except from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by Him. (Romans 13:1-2).  Hard to believe? That’s why He is God who also has infinite wisdom, power, mercy, goodness, justice, and love. We still have the responsibility to vote as good stewards and citizens. So how do you and I respond now to the authorities who were voted in? * We are urged and exhorted that entreaties, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, be made for all people, for the president, vice-president, and all those in governing authority so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity (I Timothy 2:1-2). *Then, subject yourself to the authority of every human institution for the sake of the Lord, whether it is to the president who is in the position of power or to others that the president appoints (I Peter 2:13-14). So, we let them do whatever they want? We lay our safety, reputation, and life out of view, and bring everything to the test whether it will please God. If it will, it is right; if it will not, it is wrong. That is when we would obey God rather than authorities, and we do it as law-abiding citizens. (Acts 5:29)

Our heart at the Tim Tebow Foundation is to fight for the Most Vulnerable People, the MVP— those who have been viewed as less than, insignificant or cursed, who have been thrown away, abandoned, trafficked or orphaned, or are in need of life-changing medical intervention. Just as every life is valuable to God, every life is valuable to us at TTF. In Ephesians 2:10, it says that we are "…created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." At TTF, we believe that each one of us has not only been saved from something but that we have also been saved for something. If you believe you are called to fight alongside TTF, if your heart aches for the hurting people around the world, we invite you to answer the call and join our mission to fight for the MVP - the Most Vulnerable People around the world. Join the Movement today and help make an immediate impact in the lives of vulnerable people. https://lnkd.in/exmMhgxU

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NO HOPELESS CASE !! KEY VERSE: (MARK 5:41). A common saying, _"When there is life, there is hope",_ tells of the possibility of recovery or survival as long as the chances for it still exist. It stems from the belief that death seals all hope and forecloses every possibility of survival. As long as there is life, all human efforts and skills can be put to use to salvage a situation. But once life goes out and death sets in, human knowledge, money, position, etc., can do nothing. Death ends all hope. Jairus sought the help of Jesus to heal his sick and dying daughter. Continue: blog.timeus.org.ng

NO HOPELESS CASE !! KEY VERSE: (MARK 5:41). A common saying, _"When there is life, there is hope",_ tells of the possibility of recovery or survival as long as the chances for it still exist. It stems from the belief that death seals all hope and forecloses every possibility of survival. As long as there is life, all human efforts and skills can be put to use to salvage a situation. But once life goes out and death sets in, human knowledge, money, position, etc., can do nothing. Death ends all hope. Jairus sought the help of Jesus to heal his sick and dying daughter. Continue: blog.timeus.org.ng

NO HOPELESS CASE !! KEY VERSE: (MARK 5:41). A common saying, _"When there is life, there is hope",_ tells of the possibility of recovery or survival as long as the chances for it still exist. It stems from the belief that death seals all hope and forecloses every possibility of survival. As long as there is life, all human efforts and skills can be put to use to salvage a situation. But once life goes out and death sets in, human knowledge, money, position, etc., can do nothing. Death ends all hope. Jairus sought the help of Jesus to heal his sick and dying daughter. Continue: blog.timeus.org.ng

NO HOPELESS CASE !! KEY VERSE: (MARK 5:41). A common saying, _"When there is life, there is hope",_ tells of the possibility of recovery or survival as long as the chances for it still exist. It stems from the belief that death seals all hope and forecloses every possibility of survival. As long as there is life, all human efforts and skills can be put to use to salvage a situation. But once life goes out and death sets in, human knowledge, money, position, etc., can do nothing. Death ends all hope. Jairus sought the help of Jesus to heal his sick and dying daughter. Continue: blog.timeus.org.ng