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<h1>In the Bible, Deborah was a powerful woman appointed by God.</h1> <p>She was appointed to be a leader and a judge over Israel. She faced dangerous enemies and uncertain times, yet she stood strong. Why? Because she trusted God. Through her courage, her voice, through her obedience, God brought hope and victory to His people.</p> <p>God often calls ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Your voice, your life, it matters.</p> <p>And the same God who gave Deborah courage wants to meet with you today and give you courage. He wants to walk with you through it all and guide your life, and show you that He does care.</p> <p>Do you want to get to know Him and discover His plans for your life? You can begin this way, just say: <em>“God, I want to know You. Reveal Yourself to me. Show me Your love and guide me in the right path. And I will follow you and serve you. Amen.”</em></p> <p>Always remember, there is hope with God. </p> <p>Scripture Reference: Judges 4</p> <p><a href="http://radio.hopewithgod.com" rel="nofollow">radio.hopewithgod.com</a></p>

<p>Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.</p> <p>Rev. Shah Ahmadi with Iran Alive Ministry has seen persecution firsthand—but he’s also seen God’s unstoppable power. “Iran is against Christianity. This person is jail this year. So they are right now is really, you know, backing up because the, the number, this is exactly what we were talking about yesterday about power multiplication and be multiply. Even they touch us. They can't touch the generation. It's too late.” That’s the truth of the Gospel—Governments can try to put it out, but they can’t stop the Holy Spirit. When one believer is silenced, ten more rise to speak. So let’s take courage from our brothers and sisters in persecuted places. The Gospel is being shared in every corner of the world, and it can’t be stopped. So let’s join God in what He is doing in taking the Gospel to the nations, and share it with those around us. To watch the full interview, visit <a href='https://www.sharelife.today/'>sharelife.today</a>.</p>

<p>In this episode of Real Life Loading..., Shelby Abbott and Gabe Mahalik explore the transformative power of spiritual neediness. Gabe shares insights from his recent youth camp, emphasizing the need for humility and genuine community. Discover why recognizing our own vulnerabilities and relying on one another is crucial for authentic faith and growth. Through reflections on personal growth, the role of community, and the pitfalls of cultural norms, this episode highlights the importance of support and accountability in our spiritual journeys.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes and Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li>You can find us <a href="https://linktr.ee/shelbyabbott"> here on our social channels</a>.</li> </ul><p> See <a href=“https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html”>cru.org/us/en/about/privacy</a> FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy</p>

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<p>Last Saturday, the country was left grappling with another reminder of human depravity. An 18-year-old <a href= "https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/15/us/buffalo-shooting-victims-what-we-know/index.html"> gunman entered a supermarket in Buffalo, New York</a>, killing 10 and injuring three more. The <a href= "https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/15/us/buffalo-shooting-victims-what-we-know/index.html"> victims</a>, who were predominantly black, included Heyward Patterson, a local church deacon; Pearl Young, a retired school teacher; and Aaron Salter, a retired police officer. </p> <p>Mass shootings are too familiar, but no less overwhelming: friends and family in agony, communities left to pick up the pieces, collective rage over the brutal violence, a longing for justice, and a rush to explain why. </p> <p><a href= "https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/05/15/buffalo-shooter-great-replacement-extremism/"> For many news outlets,</a> the narrative is a cut-and-dried example of right-wing extremism. The shooter’s manifesto pointed to an embrace of “<a href= "https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/05/15/buffalo-shooter-great-replacement-extremism/">replacement theory,</a>” the idea that white Americans are being systematically edged out of society by minorities. “That idea,” claim Isaac Stanley-Becker and Drew Harwell of <a href= "https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/05/15/buffalo-shooter-great-replacement-extremism/"> <em>The Washington Post</em></a>, </p> <p>once relegated to the fringe, has gained currency on popular right-wing television programs and in the halls of Congress. The apocalyptic vision has accumulated followers during the coronavirus pandemic, which has deepened political polarization and accelerated the online flow of racist ideology. </p> <p>The shooter’s <a href= "https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2022/05/16/buffalo-shooting-previous-supermarket-confrontation/"> 180-page document</a> confirms that he <em>was indeed</em> motivated by replacement ideology and outright racism. In it he described his plan to deliberately attack a black supermarket, as well as his support for antisemitic and neo-Nazi causes. “I will carry out an attack against the replacers,” <a href= "https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2022/05/16/buffalo-shooting-previous-supermarket-confrontation/"> he wrote</a>, “and will even livestream the attack.” </p> <p>In a sort of guilt by association, blame was leveled at Republicans, especially those who hold conservative views on immigration, whether or not they harbor any ill will towards minority groups or immigrant neighbors. Ignored was the shooter’s description of his own ideals, which includes outright <em>rejections</em> of conservatism as “corporatism in disguise.” </p> <p>“Are you right wing?” <a href= "https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/what-theyre-not-telling-you-about-the-buffalo-shooter/"> he asks rhetorically</a>. “Depending on the definition, sure. Are you left wing? Depending on the definition, sure. Are you a socialist? Depending on the definition.” </p> <p>As Kyle Smith at the <em>National Review</em> <a href= "https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/what-theyre-not-telling-you-about-the-buffalo-shooter/"> summed up:</a> </p> <p>The manifesto, while certainly political, is ideologically all over the map, as was the Unabomber’s. Whoever your ideological boogeyman of today’s discourse is, this person doesn’t link up to him very easily. </p> <p>How do we make sense of this? Human beings are meaning-making creatures. The fact that we have an instinctive need to know why bad things happen says something about the kind of creatures we are and the moral kind of universe we inhabit. But we are also prone to misdiagnose the problem, and therefore mis-prescribe a solution, because of our allegiance to false ideologies that become a hammer looking for nails. </p> <p>People are more than many ideologies can explain. This is why <a href= "https://www.thedailybeast

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