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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, January 16, 2023, and this is Episode #3 of Series 2023. This episode is titled "The Dangers of the Two-State Solution."

Something big is afoot in our world. Everyone senses it, although most people are making a weak attempt to brush off the anxious sensation. It's as if a dark, monstrous hand is enveloping the earth and is starting to squeeze it with all its might.

Not only is this a symbolic description, it is also very much a real one. Just this past week here in the United States, tornadoes ripped through the Southeast, killing some and injuring others. Along the California coast, the country is being buffeted by floods, earthquakes, and severe storms. Unprecedented drought has struck the southwestern part of America, and food shortages are threatening more and more areas of our nation.  

So, what is happening?

I believe that God's hand of judgment has fallen upon us.

Now, before you start reminding me that there have always been earthquakes, tornadoes, droughts, famines, and floods, consider this for a moment. For the first time in human history, these disasters are occurring all at the same time. The word is convergence. The disasters are converging. That is, they are happening simultaneously in all places. This month alone, bitter snowstorms raged in the northern part of the country, while severe thunderstorms and high winds wracked the southern part. 

So, why is the convergence happening?

The biggest reason, I think, is that the United States has taken a position in support of a two-state solution for Israel. Such a position is strictly forbidden by God Who gave Israel control of Jerusalem and of a huge land mass extending to the Euphrates River. In Genesis 15: 18, God said this to Abraham: "To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates.”  Imagine that! From the river of Egypt (which is the Nile) to the Euphrates River! This parcel of land--ALL of it--belongs to Israel, and Israel will one day inhabit it. And any nation trying to steal the land or any portion of it will have to contend with God Himself. Hebrews 10: 31 tells us that "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God."

America is falling into the hands of the living God because she is actively opposing God's will for Israel. She is seeking to divide what God has forbidden to be divided. America is shaking her fist at God. This is an extremely dangerous act of open rebellion against God and will not go unpunished. God said this in Joel 3: 2: "I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. And I will enter into judgment with them there, on behalf of my people and my heritage Israel, because they have scattered them among the nations and have divided up my land. . . .

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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, January 9, 2023, and this is Episode #2 of Series 2023. This episode is titled "The Seven Laws of True Success". 

Most of us begin a new year with the expectation that it will be better than the previous year. But in order for us to experience a better new year, we need to understand that success does not just happen. There are specific laws that govern success. When applied, these laws will inevitably result in success because they are laws. But when ignored, failure will be the result. 

A law is an unchangeable principle that works for all people, in all circumstances, everywhere, and in all generations. For example, the law of gravity applies to every human being. If one jumps off a roof, one will go down, not up. There are ways to circumvent the law, but without the circumvention, the law will do what it is designed by God to do.

Most people are unaware that there are laws of success. And many of those who become successful are also unaware of the laws of success. They somehow fall into them by accident, as it were. And when they do, they experience success.

What are some of these laws of success? 

Let's take a look. They are all found in the Bible.

Law #1: Set the Right Goal.  Proverbs 16: 3: "Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established."

In order to set the right goal, you must first understand the meaning of true success. If you have a false understanding of the meaning of success, you will build your life on the wrong foundation.

In Joshua 1: 8, we learn the meaning of true success and where it is found:  "Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do."  True success is impossible without knowing and applying God's Word. Oh, a person can make a lot of money, but that money will not make him happy in the long run.  There are values in life far greater than money—values like health, peace of mind, and hope. We learn how to develop and experience these values in the Holy Bible, our manual for life.

Once you have defined the meaning of true success according to God's Word, make achieving true success your number one life goal.

Law #2: Preparation. Proverbs 14: 15 says this: " . . . the prudent man . . . considers well where he is going."

Achieving a goal requires preparation. That preparation may include education of some sort. The best education for achieving success is to become a student of the Bible. But not only a student, but also a doer of the Word of God. As you lay this foundation for success in your life, you will also need to prepare yourself for your particular calling in life by learning what you need to learn to fulfill your life purpose. For some,

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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, January 2, 2023, and this is Episode #1 of Series 2023. This episode is titled "Finding Hope for the Future". 

The start of a new year always brings with it a renewed hope for a fresh start. Some of us need a fresh start on a longstanding goal. Some of us need a fresh start on taking care of our health. Some of us need a fresh start in our marriage or our parent-child relationships. Whatever the case for you, this new year of 2023 offers a fresh start.

But, perhaps you are feeling hopeless about the possibility of a fresh start. Perhaps, with everything that has been happening in the last three years, you feel that a fresh start is impossible. If this describes you, let me encourage you with a few Scripture verses:

1. Lamentations 3: 23 - "Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning." Because of God's mercy, we can begin each day with a clean slate as we repent of our sin. Each morning, we can have renewed hope that our Lord is for us and not against us.

2. Romans 8: 31 - "If God is for us, who can ever be against us?"  Those who are in Christ can always count on God's hundred-percent support. He has our backs and will protect us from evil as we trust in Him. This gives us hope to go on in the face of even the worst difficulties.

3. Jeremiah 29: 11 - "For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." No matter what things look like, God has a good plan for your life. But it is our job to connect to His plan. How? There is only one way. That way is to be born again. 

You see, when we are born into this world, we are born with a spirit disconnected from God because of sin. But when we are born again, our spirits are reconnected to God by the power of Christ. When that happens, the life of Christ–including His good plan for our lives–begins to flow into us. Jesus Himself said, "Unless a man is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God." 

4. Romans 15:13 - "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. This verse tells us where hope comes from. It comes from God. God is the Source of our hope. Without a relationship with God, we have no hope.

This verse also tells us that we can be filled with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. It is He Who makes it possible for us to experience hope. If you are in need of hope, turn to God. He has an endless supply of hope for you.

5. 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 - "So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.

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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, December 26, 2022, and this is Episode #40 of Series 2022. This episode is titled "Turning Storms into Sunshine".

If you are like most people, you are going through a storm in your life. Whether that storm be physical, financial, or relational, it is no fun to find yourself in the middle of it.

But, take heart! Jesus Christ has a way of turning our storms into sunshine.

Yes, you heard that right. No storm lasts forever. After your storm, the sun will shine again. But only if you are in Christ.

Let's take a look at storms to learn more about their why, when, and wherefore.

First, what is a storm? A storm is a disruption in the calm of our lives. A shaking out of the peaceful. A disturbance of our equilibrium. A storm rattles, shakes, annoys, and, if severe, arouses great fear. 

The Why. Why does God allow storms in our lives? The purpose of storms is to point us to Jesus. When things are going smoothly, we don't think of our need for God. We think we can handle things pretty well on our own. But when a storm arises and our solutions produce no results, we realize that we need the help of Someone bigger than ourselves. And so, we usually turn to God.

The When. When does God allow storms in our lives? He allows them when we need them. When we are heading in the dangerous direction of pride, arrogance, and self-sufficiency, He will allow a storm. God wants to keep us from falling into complacency, that dangerous state in which we think that we've got everything under control. He wants us to understand that, in reality, He alone is in control of our lives.

The What. What storms does God allow in our lives? He allows those storms that will make us more like Jesus. Every person experiences different storms. Each storm is custom-designed for that individual person. God knows exactly what we need to conform us to His image. And so He allows those customized storms that will best get the job done. 

When a storm comes, what should we do? Here are three simple positions to take in order to ride out a storm:

1. PRAY.  When a storm strikes, the first thing we should do is pray. We should ask God for strategy in riding out the storm. Sometimes He will deliver us immediately from the storm. Most of the time, however, He will allow us to go through it. But He will always weather the storm with us. Just as He remained in the boat with His disciples during the storm, so will He remain in the boat with us as we sail through our storm.

2. TRUST. When a storm hits, we need to trust that Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us. Remember. He is allowing the storm to make us strong. Just as muscles do not develop without resistance, neither does character develop without resistance. The storms of life provide the resistance necessary to build cha...

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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, December 19, 2022, and this is Episode #39 of Series 2022. This episode is titled "Collision Course to Catastrophe."

The world is on a collision course with catastrophe. And the crash is in sight. 

Those of us who study the Bible know full well what is happening, but most of the world is clueless. Yet, this very cluelessness is a ploy of Satan to derail and destroy.  If he can keep people unaware and distracted, he will have won a victory over them.

Don't you be one of Satan's casualties! Read the Bible. Find out the truth about what is happening in our world and how it will affect you not only while you are here on earth but, more importantly, after you leave this earth.

Let's take a look at five significant events of the past year and how they are already affecting you:

1) The rise of the World Economic Forum, or WEF.  Founded and headed by Klaus Schwab, and greatly influenced by trans-humanist proponent Yuval Noah Harari, the World Economic Forum is one of the most dangerous—if not the most dangerous—organizations to infiltrate the world in recent years. Their grand scheme to take over the world is outlined in the Bible, in the Book of Revelation, chapter 13. Read it. Schwab, Harari, and their globalist cohorts are ushering in what the Bible calls the "Beast System" which will be headed up by the AntiChrist, none other than Satan himself personified. Already we are seeing signs of this beast system falling into place. 

2) The increasing acceptance of government intrusion in our lives in the name of safety and security. Covid sealed this acceptance as the world allowed itself to be subjugated by lockdowns, masks—or should I say, muzzles—and mandates. Now we bow ourselves before whatever the government says. We blindly place our trust in the government to take care of our health and, very soon, our money. With this attitude already in place, it will be only a skip and a jump for the world to place its trust in the AntiChrist.

3) The rapid move toward digital currency and a central digital banking system known as CBDC. Have you been to a store or restaurant lately where you were told they did not accept cash? Have you been to a store or restaurant lately that told you they had no change? If not, you will be soon. All of this is leading to a cashless society in which your money will be controlled by the AntiChrist. Whether you can spend your own money will be determined by your religious, political, and social beliefs. If they conform with the New World Order, you will be able to buy pretty much what you want. If they don't, you won't. Citizens of this New World Order will be given social credit scores based on their carbon footprint, their compliance with vaccine mandates, and their social and religious viewpoints. The credit score will determine what they can buy or sell,

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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, December 12, 2022, and this is Episode #38 of Series 2022. This episode is titled "Are You Stuck in a Stronghold?"

Recently, I listened to a wonderful podcast by my friend Dr. Pam Morrison titled "How Do I Break Free of Spiritual Strongholds in My Life?". Her post inspired me to deal with the same subject in this week's post and podcast because a lot of us have struggled or are still struggling with spiritual strongholds. 

What is a stronghold?

Noah Webster in his original 1828 Dictionary defines a stronghold as "a fortified place; a place of security and safety." In ancient times, strongholds were built to protect cities and towns from their enemies. These strongholds were usually very high fortresses with thick walls to keep the enemy out.

While this was a positive type of stronghold and is often mentioned in the Bible as such, the Bible also refers to a type of stronghold that is negative. This type of stronghold is spiritually rooted and has control over a person's behavior. It has become a bad habit in a person's life, a habit he can't seem to overcome. Why? Because this kind of stronghold is actually an infiltration of a demonic spirit. 

How Strongholds Are Established

Strongholds are established in our lives in many ways. Their foundations are often built in our lives during infancy and childhood, and even before then in our mother's womb, when we are the most vulnerable. Through the sin of our parents, or through traumatic experiences we endure, demonic spirits enter our souls and begin establishing their strongholds there. These could be strongholds of fear, worry, anxiety, depression, rejection, insecurity, inferiority, and a host of other types of demonic activity.

Strongholds are usually very deep-seated and often difficult to recognize. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit can we become aware of them. The good news is that they can be torn down by the power of Jesus Christ.

Other ways in which the enemy builds strongholds in our lives are the following:

1. We give in to temptation. For example, we are tempted to take a single drink of liquor, or a single whiff of weed, or a single pint of ice cream, or a single time of sex. But what happens? That single time—the time that was supposed to happen only once--becomes a second time and a third time and a fourth time, and so on—until it becomes entrenched in our psyche and becomes a habit. A habit in which we feel trapped and from which we cannot seem to escape.

This is the subtle way the devil makes inroads into our souls. He whispers, "One time won't hurt." And we agree. And then we get hooked and fall into his trap of deception.

2. We want instant gratification. We want what we want, and we want it now! We don't think of the long-term consequences of what we do now.

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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, December 5, 2022, and this is Episode #37 of Series 2022. This episode is titled "Where Will You Spend Forever?"

Many people live today as though life on this earth has no end. In fact, the globalist agenda is seeking to create eternal life through artificial intelligence and the creation of trans-human creatures that are part human and part machine. The Bible describes this mingling of man and machine in the vision of the beast seen by King Nebuchadnezzar in the Book of Daniel, a vision in which the king sees a large statue with feet of clay and iron. 

Without getting into extensive detail, many Bible scholars today believe that the two feet of the statue—one foot made of clay and the other foot made of iron—represent our current era's attempt genetically to modify the human being into a different species called a trans-human. This trans-human purportedly will be half man and half machine, operated by artificial intelligence, more commonly known as AI. 

Yet, the Bible predicts that all of man's attempts  to create eternal life will ultimately fail because eternal life comes only from God. 

Are you living as though you will live forever on this earth? Or are you living with the knowledge that one day you will die?

Your answer to those questions is critically important because it will determine your eternal destiny.

There is a longing in the human heart to live forever. The reason for this longing is that we were created by God indeed to live forever. God's original plan was that man would live forever in total joy, peace, and love—free from sickness, strife, and pain. But man thwarted that beautiful, original plan by sinning against God. The result was death in all of its forms.

But God loved His man so much that He wanted to redeem him, to give him a second chance. And that's exactly what God did by sending His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the Cross. On that Cross, Jesus Christ paid the price for man's sin. He took man's sin upon Himself and, in exchange, gave man His own righteousness, the very righteousness of God.

Mankind has never witnessed, nor will ever witness, a greater act of love. 

But God does not force this gift of eternal life on man. Man must receive it by an act of his free will.

So, the question posed to you today is this: Do you want to receive the eternal life Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead to give you?

You see, since we were originally created to live forever, we will still live forever when we die. But where we live forever is the great question. 

If you receive Christ's gift of eternal life, you will live forever with Him in Heaven. But, if you do not receive His gift of eternal life, you will live forever separated from Him in Hell. The choice is yours.

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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, November 28, 2022, and this is Episode #36 of Series 2022. This episode is titled "The Three C's of the World's Final Destruction".

This week's message is one that will require your full attention as it deals with a very serious topic that affects you and your loved ones. So, please listen with an open mind and an open heart, allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you into all truth. 

What I am about to explain may surprise you, shock you, or even scare you. But my purpose is not to scare you. My purpose is to prepare you for the extremely difficult times that lie ahead—maybe even before the end of this current year of 2022.

For the past two thousand years, we have been living in what is called the Age of God's Grace. It has been a period of time in which God has shown mercy on the world and has withheld His judgment on the sin of man. But the Age of Grace is about to close, introducing the Age of God's Wrath. The Age of God's Wrath is that time period in history when God will no longer hold back His anger toward mankind's sin but, instead, will unleash His full fury upon it. You don't want to be here for that!

Why not?

Well, for one reason, God will show no mercy during His time of wrath, only punishment. For another reason, that punishment will be meted out through the severely dictatorial hand of the AntiChrist, Satan personified, who will rule the earth during the seven years of the Age of God's Wrath.

Okay, Dr. MaryAnn, so, what specifically will happen during the Age of God's Wrath, and how will if affect me?

Great question! Let me explain.  

The Bible tells us everything we need to know about what lies ahead, both for those who accept Christ as their Savior and Lord and for those who do not. These Bible predictions are called prophecies. Some of these prophecies foretell three key, big-ticket items that are currently taking over our world as I write this message. The big-ticket items have been called the three Cs of the end days and are Climate Change, Crypto-Currency, and Covid.

Let's take a close look at each one.

1__CLIMATE CHANGE

You may have read that recently, Pope Francis led a delegation of world religious leaders to the COP27 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Egypt. While there, these world religious leaders went to the Mt. Sinai area to announce to the world the Ten Climate Change Commandments that would form the foundation of their New World Order. In other words, these Ten Climate Change Commandments are the foundational document of the one-world religion prophesied in the Bible and spearheaded by none other than Pope Francis. 

So, what are these Ten Commandments of Climate Change. Let me list them for you.

1. Think of future generations.

2.

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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, November 21, 2022, and this is Episode #35 of Series 2022. This episode is titled "Where Is the World Headed?"

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Anyone with any sense of decency left at all can see that the world around us has become a cesspool of sin and evil. Its stench reaches the nostrils of God, and His patience regarding sin will soon run out. When that happens, all hell will break loose. Literally.

Let's take at look at Matthew 24: verses 3-4 and verses 10-12 that record Jesus's warning:

"Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, 'Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?' Jesus told them, 'Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘"I am the Messiah." They will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world. But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come. . . . And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other. And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.''"

The words of Jesus are being fulfilled before our very eyes. Let's take a look:

1. Sin is rampant. Scripture says in Matthew 24: 12 that in the last days, "lawlessness will abound." We are certainly seeing evidence of this in the riots in our streets, the looting in our stores, and the defunding of our police, resulting in little, if any, protection for our citizens.

2. Earthquakes and storms are increasing in intensity. More and more, when we listen to the news or the weather report, we hear words and phrases like unprecedented, never before in history, apocalyptic. Again, Matthew 24 comes to mind. Jesus warned us that there would be more and more earthquakes and famines before His return. Scripture never lies. We do well to take heed.

3. Food shortages. Here on the East Coast where I live, we are witnessing intermittent shortages of some foods. While the supplies are usually replenished, it is taking longer for some items to arrive because of the diesel fuel situation.

4. Relationship problems are off the chart. Lately, I have been receiving more and more prayers requests for reconciliation among family members. Relationships are based on trust and fueled by love. But Jesus warned us that in the last days, the love of many would grow cold. People are more rude than ever, cutting one another off in traffic and simply walking by people who are hurt on the street and need help.

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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, November 14, 2022, and this is Episode #34 of Series 2022. This episode is titled "Are You Worried about Your Financial Future?"

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If you've had your eyes open at all, you know about the predicted food shortages and famines, the projected stock market crash, and the move toward a digital world currency. All of these ominous events are causing great anxiety among the world population. Already I've read that some families here in America have reduced their daily meals to two a day instead of the usual three. Drought has ruined many crops throughout the world, and, if things don't change, the world is heading to famine.

But today I'd like to encourage you not to be anxious nor to fear,  I'm going to share with you some promises from God for His children. (If you are not His child, then listen closely so you can become His child and receive these benefits as well.)

The world is fast heading into a time period that the Bible calls "the time of Jacob's trouble" (Jeremiah 30: 7). This will be a seven-year time period, also known as the Tribulation, during which God will judge the Jews for rejecting the Messiah. The Book of Revelation speaks extensively of the time of Jacob's trouble.

During this time, there will be widespread famine. The fact that we are witnessing the approach of global famine now means that the Tribulation is not far off, and the return of Jesus is even closer. The Bible tells us that Jesus will return to remove His children from the world before the Tribulation. He said that when we see all these things converging—wars, rumors of wars, increase in the number and intensity of earthquakes, violent storms, and food shortages—we can know that His return is imminent.

So, what can you do?

1. The most important thing you need to do is to get born again if you are not yet born again. What does the term "born again" mean? It means to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord so that you can experience the new birth He died to give you. You see, when we were born physically into this world, we received a fallen, corrupted spirit that separated us from God. Jesus wants to give us a new spirit that connects us back to God. Jesus died and paid the price for the sin that caused our corrupted spirits in the first place and, in exchange, He gives us eternal life. So, the first order of business is to get born again. Do it now!

How?

1. Acknowledge before God that you are a sinner.

2. Repent of your sin. This means turn away from it and go in the opposite direction. 

3. Receive Jesus into your heart by asking Him to come in.

Once you do these three things, you become a child of God (John 1: 12). And as His child,