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The Essentials of Enduring Ministry: Tough Skin, Tender Heart

In this vital teaching, Apostle Otis B. Young, along with contributing leaders, addresses the difficult reality of sustained ministry, outlining the two critical components necessary for endurance and effectiveness: tough skin and a tender heart. The message warns that the five-fold ministry is not for the weak and explores the challenges that inevitably lead to burnout if not properly managed. This teaching is a must-listen for anyone called to serve.

The session covers:

-- The challenges of ministry that necessitate a tough skin, including criticism, pressure, and the emotional toll of serving others.

-- The need to be able to withstand adversity and "craziness and foolery" without becoming bitter or burned out.

-- The importance of maintaining a tender heart for compassion and vulnerability, preventing ministry from becoming abrasive or emotionally detached.

-- An in-depth look at compassion fatigue: its signs (detachment, lack of empathy, short temper), and how this exhaustion results from prolonged exposure to trauma while helping others.

-- Practical and spiritual strategies to refuel and protect your calling:

-- Setting healthy boundaries by defining limits for your time, energy, and tasks.

-- Learning to say no when necessary and delegate when possible.

-- Prioritizing self-care and carving out time for personal reflection and spiritual reconnection.

-- Building a supportive community to share the load, as the five-fold was never meant to operate in isolation.

-- Overcoming the guilt associated with resting and stepping away to refill, recognizing that self-care is a service, not a disservice, to the people you lead.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Matthew 5:8

-- Proverbs 2:18

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God’s mercy-2 John 1:3

In God’s Kingdom, our relationship with Him is not based on merit, but on mercy.

God’s mercy goes the second mile, replacing judgement with restoration. Lamentations 3:22-23

Paul wrote the greatest two-word phrase in the history of human speech:

But God-Ephesians 2:4-5

When we were dead in sin, God gave us regeneration. Ephesians 2:6

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God’s grace-John 1:14

Grace and Truth work in tandem, never separately.

Grace is all God’s idea. Isaiah 30:18 1 Peter 1:3

Grace is God giving us what we do not deserve.

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God’s peace-Philippians 4:7

Peace flows from mercy and grace.

Peace is the assurance that we are no longer enemies of God but now are recipients of His favor.

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Join Sue Brown for a powerful reminder of all we have to be thankful for. Starting with a personal heart of gratitude for family, friends, and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, this message anchors our focus on the unchanging love and faithfulness of the Lord. Sue and Raymond Brown challenge listeners to actively worship God, not just on Thanksgiving, but every day, as we reflect on the Psalms and the countless benefits we receive as the people of His pasture.

-- We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

-- Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise.

-- Know that the Lord, He is God. It is He who has made us and not we ourselves.

-- Forget not all His benefits, who forgives all of your iniquities, who heals all of your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, and who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercy.

-- His mercy is everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Psalms 95 -- Psalms 100 -- Psalms 103

In the third message of the Kingdom Paradox series, Pastor Ryan Kramer digs into the unexpected demand of Jesus's call: citizenship. He warns against a "crossless Christianity" that seeks salvation without surrender, or grace without guidance. This message hands us a mirror, not for condemnation, but to help us answer the essential question: How do I know that I am saved? The evidence isn't found in a prayer, but in a life of discipleship, which is revealed by answering three core questions:

-- Who Is Leading My Life?

The evidence of who leads your life is public, showing up in how you handle conflict, temptation, and decisions. The fruit of your life indicates the root; you cannot be saved by Jesus and remain unsurrendered to Jesus.

-- What Am I Holding On To In Life?

Taking up your cross is not an illness, a bad job, or a difficult spouse. It is that point where God's will and your desires diverge. It's the obedience that costs you comfort, reputation, or pleasure, choosing things like forgiveness over revenge or serving over being served.

-- Do Others See Jesus In Me?

Following Jesus is not admiration or intellectual agreement; it is apprenticeship. It is a commitment to being with him, becoming like him (in attitudes, reactions, and choices), and representing him by carrying his heart for the lost and broken.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Matthew 6:24

-- John 15:5

-- John 15:6

-- Galatians 5:19-21

-- Matthew 26:39

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References:

(1) “Bible Doctrine” (pp. 33-50) by Wayne Grudem.

(2) “Understanding the Bible” by John Scott.

(3) The OT was written thousands of years ago, and the NT was completed by the year 100 AD. The Bible claims there is a God who created the universe in the first verse of Gen. 1. The Bible also claims that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world to be the propitiation for our sins (John 3:16; 1 John 2:2; 4:10).

(4) Jesus died on the cross and was buried proving that He died, was resurrected from the dead; He appeared to 517 individuals after His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:3-8) proving that He really was resurrected.

(5) All the essentials of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormonism, Christian Science, or Scientology would, I think, remain UNIMPAIRED if you subtracted the miraculous, the same is almost true of Islam, but you cannot do that with Christianity. It is precisely the story, from the beginning of the NT to the end of a GREAT MIRACLE. A naturalistic Christianity advocated by Christian Liberalism, leaves out all that is specifically Christian and should be abandoned by any thinking Christian.

(6) One out every 25 verses in the NT mentions Christ’s return where He promised the resurrection of all believers in Him and declared He will reign as judge and king (John 14:3; Phil. 3:20-21; Zech. 14:9: Rev. 20:4-6).

(7) What happens when Jesus returns? Evil is defeated, the earth is restored, and God wins. That should give us hope.

(8) In 1919 Frank Watson Dyson and Arthur Stanley Eddington’s experimental observation CONFIRMED Albert Einstein’s prediction that light is deflected in the presence of mass. The. aim of Dyson and Eddington was to measure the gravitational deflection of starlight passing near the Sun during a total solar eclipse. This EXPERIMENTAL SUPPORT for Einstein’s general theory of relativity garnered Einstein INSTANT WORLDWIDE ACCLAIM.  If that deflection of starlight had NOT happened it would have FALSIFIED his theory and he would never have gotten the Nobel prize. But since it did happen he did get the Nobel prize. This fact of the deflection of light in the presence of mass did not PROVE his theory but merely CONFIRMED or CORROBORATED his theory.

(9) In 1919 Frank Watson Dyson and Arthur Stanley Eddington’s experimental observation CONFIRMED Albert Einstein’s prediction that light is deflected in the presence of mass. The aim of Dyson and Eddington was to measure the gravitational deflection of starlight passing near the Sun during a total solar eclipse. This EXPERIMENTAL SUPPORT for Einstein’s general theory of relativity garnered Einstein INSTANT WORLDWIDE ACCLAIM.  If that deflection of starlight had NOT happened it would have FALSIFIED his theory and he would never have gotten the Nobel prize. But since it did happen he did get the Nobel prize. This fact of the deflection of light in the presence of mass did not PROVE his theory but merely CONFIRMED or CORROBORATED his theory.

(10) Allow me to apply this idea to the question: Is the Bible  true and trustworthy? It is vitally important to answer that question for our culture today. It’s important because legitimate questions deserve legitimate answers. Peter says in 1 Pet. 3:15 that we should always be prepared to give an apologia — the Greek noun that means a REASONED RESPONSE, a VERBAL DEFENSE against a CHARGE,  to everyone who asks you an answer for the hope within you.  

(11) You might expect to observe chaos and confusion in the Bible, yet it miraculously remains absolutely CONSISTENT and INTERNALLY HARMONIOUS that tells one primary STORY OF REDEMPTION. This story is like a “SCARLET THREAD” that runs throughout the entire Bible. But internal consistency and external fitting the facts do not PROVE the Bible is a revelation from God. Other facts will be needed.

This is episode 251.

Servant Marcia Carty delivers a critical message examining the age-old battle between righteousness (the path of the Tree of Life) and self-serving ambition (the path of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil). The message begins by tracing mankind's fall back to the choice in Eden, connecting it directly to the rampant wickedness and angelic disobedience that necessitated the flood in the days of Noah.

She highlights the contrast between the givers like Abel and the getters like Cain, whose lineage embodied warfare and self-absorption. This "get" mentality, which ignores the hurt of others for personal pleasure, is identified as the core danger today.

The message serves as a stark warning: The earth is rapidly returning to the chaotic, violent, and hybridized state of Noah's day.

-- The choice between the two trees—Life (giving) and Knowledge of Good and Evil (getting)—is what determines your eternal destiny.

-- The pre-flood world experienced a massive population explosion, rapid technological advancement, and long lifespans, but descended into extreme wickedness, warfare, and violence.

-- The days of Noah included the creation of a hybrid race (the Nephilim) from the union of disobedient angelic beings ("sons of God") and human women ("daughters of men"), which was a primary cause for the flood.

-- The wickedness of Noah's day—eating, drinking, marrying, and perverse actions—continued right up to the moment of judgment, demonstrating that a wicked nature is hard to stop.

-- Righteousness, which is pursued by those who choose the Tree of Life, involves practice, justice, enduring suffering, character, and fleeing youthful passions.

-- The prophecy interpreted by Daniel for King Nebuchadnezzar about the end-of-days mixture (iron, clay, brass, silver, and gold) suggests that the mixture of humanity and angelic seed will occur again as the end-time prophecy of "as it were in the days of Noah" unfolds.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Genesis 3 -- 2 Peter -- Jude -- Numbers 13 -- Matthew 24:37 -- 1 John 3 -- Romans 5 -- 2 Corinthians 5 -- Isaiah 33 -- 2 Timothy 2 -- Nahum 3 -- Daniel 2

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In this important conversation, Doug Apple speaks with Steve Cushman about how the citizens of Wakulla County can take responsibility for the environment, from the products they purchase to what they do with the waste. Cushman highlights two major events organized by Keep Wakulla County Beautiful designed to engage the community and implement positive change.

Here are the key takeaways from the discussion:

-- Community Recycling Forum: On December 9th, the community center will host a forum bringing together citizens, WastePro, and recycling centers to discuss a path forward for reinstating county-wide recycling after it was discontinued a few months ago.

-- The Importance of Responsible Recycling: Contamination is a major hurdle. Throwing household garbage or non-recyclables into the bins makes the entire load cost-prohibitive to sort, sending it all to the landfill. Keep Wakulla County Beautiful is developing a QR-coded sticker with a list of proper materials to educate the public on "recycling responsibly."

-- "Splash for Trash" River Cleanup: The annual river cleanup, started by Steve Cushman seven years ago, is happening on Saturday, December 6th. Attendees are encouraged to bring a vessel (canoe, kayak, paddleboard) to help remove trash from the Wakulla River, a vital habitat for endangered manatees.

-- Reduction of Waste: The overall focus is on the "reduction of waste and purchasing by consumers." Cushman stresses that consumers are responsible for where products and their packaging end up, emphasizing that personal discipline prevents littering and improper disposal.

-- Beyond Trash Pickup: Keep Wakulla County Beautiful also runs educational programs for elementary schools on litter and decomposition, and is currently working on an award-winning beautification project converting Azalea Park into an "edible fruit forest."

FORGIVENESS by Melinda Carroll

1) Forgive others because we are all sinners. – Matthew 6:14-15: For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

2) Forgive over and over. Matthew 18:21-22: Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

3) Instead of judging others, forgive them. Luke 6:37: Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

4) Forgive no matter what they do. Acts 7:59-60: While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

5) Jesus commands us to forgive. Luke 17:3-4: So watch yourselves.

“If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.

Luke 23:24: Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[a] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Mark 11:25: And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

Colossians 3:12-13: Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Ephesians 4: 31-32: Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

I John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

James 5:16: Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those that curse you, do good to those that hate you, and pray for those who speak evil about you, and persecute you.

Television program initially aired March 19, 2019.

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If we could communicate with the dead, what would they say? God has not given us nor those on the other side that ability. There are, however, at least three occasions in scripture where the dead are recorded as speaking. From these three conversations, we learn many vital lessons about living and dying. In this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak, we listen to three Voices From The Grave.

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Host Pastor Jack King welcomes back Captain Kelly Burke, a man whose life bridges ministry and law enforcement, having served as an associate pastor, worked with the Billy Graham Association, and spent 25 years as a captain with the Tallahassee Police Department. Burke offers a unique, dual perspective on the reality of crisis and the call to serve.

They discuss the recent Will Graham "Sunshine State Good News Tour" event in Tallahassee, where Burke served with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. He shares the team's mission to minister to hurting people and to maintain an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit can move freely, even amidst potential opposition.

Then, in a gripping segment, Captain Burke walks through the events of the tragic Florida State University shooting. He recounts the immediate, chaotic response he witnessed at police headquarters, the incredible speed of the officers, and the "muscle memory" training that enabled them to respond effectively. He emphasizes the importance of pushing the threat, rendering aid, and the crucial role he took in that moment: prayer for the students, leadership, and officers.

-- The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team deploys chaplains to minister in situations of grief, chaos, and trauma, whether caused by natural disasters (hurricanes, floods) or man-made tragedies (riots, shootings).

-- Chaplains are trained to look for opportunities to minister to those who are hurting, often identified by their countenance or by approaching those in fluorescent vests for help.

-- Kelly Burke expresses deep pride in law enforcement's ability to run toward danger and praised the professional, multi-agency response to the FSU shooting that relied on intense training.

-- The nature of active shooter training evolved significantly after events like Columbine, shifting from "surrounding and calling out" to "pushing the threat" to stop the attacker immediately.

-- The FSU police officer who stopped the shooter was operating on training that became automatic, saving lives in a moment of intense danger.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- John 16:33 -- Psalm 46:1-3 -- Matthew 5:44

This is episode 1251.

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