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		<title>The Winning Edge with Dr. Dwayne Mercer</title>
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			<title>Remember and Rejoice</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture**: “Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is none other; I am God, and there is none like me.” - Isaiah 46:9 (ESV)Jesus emphasized the importance of remembrance—remembering His words and the truth of God’s promises. In times of struggle, recalling God's faithfulness helps us remain anchored in our faith. Our adversities can serve as reminders of God’s previous prov...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/12/remember-and-rejoice</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture**: <i>“Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is none other; I am God, and there is none like me.”</i> - Isaiah 46:9 (ESV)<br><br>Jesus emphasized the importance of remembrance—remembering His words and the truth of God’s promises. In times of struggle, recalling God's faithfulness helps us remain anchored in our faith. Our adversities can serve as reminders of God’s previous provisions and strength. Taking time to reflect on God's past deliverances fuels our hope and trust in His sovereignty. Each testimony and answered prayer reveal His unchanging character, reaffirming our belief in His promises for the future.<br><br>**Prayer**: Father God, help me to remember Your faithfulness in my life. Let my heart rejoice in Your goodness, even during difficult times. May I never forget that You are always with me, guiding and supporting me. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Understanding Opposition</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture**: “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” - 2 Timothy 3:12 (ESV)Jesus prepared His disciples for the reality of opposition they would face in the world. Likewise, we must recognize that standing firm in our faith may attract conflict, misunderstanding, or persecution. The world often opposes the message of Christ, but this should not deter us ...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/11/understanding-opposition</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture**: <i>“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”</i> - 2 Timothy 3:12 (ESV)<br><br>Jesus prepared His disciples for the reality of opposition they would face in the world. Likewise, we must recognize that standing firm in our faith may attract conflict, misunderstanding, or persecution. The world often opposes the message of Christ, but this should not deter us from our mission. Embrace the opposition as a chance for growth and greater dependence on Jesus. Our challenges can strengthen our faith and cultivate resilience. Remember that while the world may come against us, Christ has overcome the world, granting us victory in Him.<br><br>**Prayer**: Lord, help me to understand that opposition is part of following You. Grant me courage and strength to stand firm when faced with challenges. May I remind myself that in Christ, I have victory over the world. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>The Role of the Holy Spirit</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture**: “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with youforever.” - John 14:16 (ESV)The Holy Spirit, referred to as our Helper, is a divine companion in our journey of faith. Jesus assured His disciples that they would not be left alone; the Holy Spirit would guide, teach, and comfort them. This same promise holds true for us today. When we face opposition or ...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/10/the-role-of-the-holy-spirit</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture**: <i>“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you<br>forever.”</i> - John 14:16 (ESV)<br><br>The Holy Spirit, referred to as our Helper, is a divine companion in our journey of faith. Jesus assured His disciples that they would not be left alone; the Holy Spirit would guide, teach, and comfort them. This same promise holds true for us today. When we face opposition or uncertainty, we can find great comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit is within us. He enables us to bear fruit, discern God’s will, and navigate life’s complexities. As we cultivate a relationship with the Holy Spirit, we grow in faith and are empowered to fulfill the calling God has placed on our lives.<br><br>**Prayer**: Holy Spirit, thank You for being my Helper and guide. Teach me to listen to Your<br>voice and rely on Your wisdom. May I grow in my relationship with You and bear fruit that<br>glorifies God. Amen.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Creating Positive Change</title>
						<description><![CDATA[It's been said there are three types of leaders: risk takers, care takers, and undertakers. Few things in life are more risky or difficult than bringing about a new order of things. George Barna says, "Church growth is not so much a formula as it is a series of creative and sensitive responses to a changing environment".Most people reject change of any kind. John Maxwell said recently, "Leaders ha...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/10/creating-positive-change</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">It's been said there are three types of leaders: risk takers, care takers, and undertakers. Few things in life are more risky or difficult than bringing about a new order of things. George Barna says, "Church growth is not so much a formula as it is a series of creative and sensitive responses to a changing environment".<br><br>Most people reject change of any kind. John Maxwell said recently, "Leaders hate change as much as anyone, unless it's their idea". This statement alone gives us some insight on how to initiate change in our churches.<br><br>Why do people resist change?<br><br><ol><li>We become comfortable with the status quo.</li><li>Change equals loss. For example, starting a new Sunday School class means a loss of fellowship, familiarity, and routine.</li><li>We think, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Actually, repeating, even successful strategies, will often end in failure. Elmer Towns wrote a book in the 1970's entitled "The 10 Largest Churches in America". Twenty years later, none of those churches were on the list.</li><li>Fear of failure or of people. As a leader, if I feel that the introduction of a change will bring about division in the church, I might be fearful to initiate it. A fear of man has</li><li>stagnated many churches.</li></ol><br>How does a Pastor introduce and make a change? Here are some steps that have been helpful to me.<br><br><ol><li>Pray for God's will. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5 The idea is not to just "try something new" or "go out on a limb for Jesus". '. Pray for God's heart. Once you have it, you will realize the change not only should take place, but must take place.</li><li>Help your people realize the dissatisfaction with the present condition. They need to see the reason for the change. For example, before introducing the idea of two worship services, help the church see the overcrowded condition, and perhaps the different solutions to solving the problem. When they see that dual services are the best and most economical answer, they are more apt to embrace the change.</li><li>Gather information wisely. Ask - what is the worst thing that could happen? If you are not ready to accept the answer to that question, then you probably lack the fortitude to see the change through. Ask what needs to happen? Seek godly counsel, research other churches in similar situations. Leave no stone unturned.</li><li>Communicate the change to key leaders. Let them have key input. After all, you would hate the idea if it were not yours. Give your leaders time to process and accept the change. Some people will accept the change early. Others will get on board during the process. However, some people will never accept the change. A leader must not be afraid to lose people.</li><li>Be sensitive to timing.</li><li>Manage your stress level. Those who are resistant to change may become the meanest people on earth. The heartbreaking part is that they think they are doing God's will. You may be called a dictator (translation: I'm not getting my way). Prepare your heart for criticism and attacks. Pray for God's confidence and calmness.</li><li>Be determined to follow through. Once you have initiated the change, see it through to its completion.</li></ol><br>We live in a changing society. The gospel message never changes - methods have to. Without change, there is no growth - personally or corporately. Until next time...</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Criando Mudanças Positivas</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Diz-se que existem três tipos de líderes: os que assumem riscos, os que apenas cuidam e os coveiros. Poucas coisas na vida são mais arriscadas ou difíceis do que estabelecer uma nova ordem. George Barna diz: "O crescimento da igreja não é tanto uma fórmula, mas sim uma série de respostas criativas e sensíveis a um ambiente em mudança".A maioria das pessoas rejeita qualquer tipo de mudança. John Ma...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/10/criando-mudancas-positivas</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Diz-se que existem três tipos de líderes: os que assumem riscos, os que apenas cuidam e os coveiros. Poucas coisas na vida são mais arriscadas ou difíceis do que estabelecer uma nova ordem. George Barna diz: "O crescimento da igreja não é tanto uma fórmula, mas sim uma série de respostas criativas e sensíveis a um ambiente em mudança".<br><br>A maioria das pessoas rejeita qualquer tipo de mudança. John Maxwell disse recentemente: "Os líderes odeiam a mudança tanto quanto qualquer um, a menos que seja ideia deles". Esta declaração por si só nos dá uma visão sobre como iniciar mudanças em nossas igrejas.<br><br>Por que as pessoas resistem à mudança?<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>Ficamos confortáveis com o status quo.</li><li>Mudança significa perda. Por exemplo, começar uma nova classe de Escola Dominical significa a perda de comunhão, familiaridade e rotina.</li><li>Pensamos: "em time que está ganhando, não se mexe". Na verdade, repetir até mesmo estratégias de sucesso frequentemente terminará em fracasso. Elmer Towns escreveu um livro na década de 1970 intitulado "As 10 Maiores Igrejas da América". Vinte anos depois, nenhuma daquelas igrejas estava na lista.</li><li>Medo do fracasso ou das pessoas. Como líder, se sinto que a introdução de uma mudança trará divisão na igreja, posso ter medo de iniciá-la. O medo do homem tem estagnado muitas igrejas.</li></ol><br>Como um pastor introduz e faz uma mudança? Aqui estão alguns passos que foram úteis para mim.<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>Ore pela vontade de Deus. "Confie no Senhor de todo o seu coração e não se apoie em seu próprio entendimento." Provérbios 3:5. A ideia não é apenas "tentar algo novo" ou "arriscar-se por Jesus". Ore pelo coração de Deus. Uma vez que o tenha, você perceberá que a mudança não apenas deve ocorrer, mas precisa ocorrer.</li><li>Ajude o seu povo a perceber a insatisfação com a condição atual. Eles precisam ver a razão para a mudança. Por exemplo, antes de introduzir a ideia de dois cultos, ajude a igreja a ver a condição de superlotação e talvez as diferentes soluções para resolver o problema. Quando eles veem que cultos duplos são a resposta melhor e mais econômica, ficam mais propensos a abraçar a mudança.</li><li>Reúna informações com sabedoria. Pergunte: qual é a pior coisa que poderia acontecer? Se você não está pronto para aceitar a resposta a essa pergunta, provavelmente não tem a força necessária para levar a mudança até o fim. Pergunte o que precisa acontecer. Busque conselhos piedosos, pesquise outras igrejas em situações semelhantes. Não deixe pedra sobre pedra.</li><li>Comunique a mudança aos líderes principais. Permita que eles deem contribuições fundamentais. Afinal, você também odiaria a ideia se ela não fosse sua. Dê aos seus líderes tempo para processar e aceitar a mudança. Algumas pessoas aceitarão a mudança cedo. Outros embarcarão durante o processo. No entanto, algumas pessoas nunca aceitarão a mudança. Um líder não deve ter medo de perder pessoas.</li><li>Seja sensível ao tempo certo.</li><li>Gerencie seu nível de estresse. Aqueles que resistem à mudança podem se tornar as pessoas mais cruéis da terra. A parte de partir o coração é que eles acham que estão fazendo a vontade de Deus. Você pode ser chamado de ditador (tradução: as coisas não estão do meu jeito). Prepare seu coração para críticas e ataques. Ore pela confiança e calma de Deus.</li><li>Esteja determinado a seguir em frente. Uma vez que você iniciou a mudança, leve-a até a conclusão.</li></ol><br>Vivemos em uma sociedade em transformação. A mensagem do evangelho nunca muda – mas os métodos precisam mudar. Sem mudança, não há crescimento – pessoal ou coletivo. Até a próxima...</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>إحداث تغيير إيجابي</title>
						<description><![CDATA[يُقال إن هناك ثلاثة أنواع من القادة: المجازفون، والمعتنون، وحفارو القبور. هناك أشياء قليلة في الحياة أكثر خطورة أو صعوبة من إحداث نظام جديد للأشياء. يقول جورج بارنا: "نمو الكنيسة ليس مجرد صيغة بقدر ما هو سلسلة من الاستجابات الإبداعية والحساسة لبيئة متغيرة".يرفض معظم الناس التغيير من أي نوع. قال جون ماكسويل مؤخرًا: "القادة يكرهون التغيير مثل أي شخص آخر، ما لم يكن فكرتهم". هذا التصريح وحده يعطينا بع...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/10/hd-th-tghyyr-yg-by</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style="text-align:right;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">يُقال إن هناك ثلاثة أنواع من القادة: المجازفون، والمعتنون، وحفارو القبور. هناك أشياء قليلة في الحياة أكثر خطورة أو صعوبة من إحداث نظام جديد للأشياء. يقول جورج بارنا: "نمو الكنيسة ليس مجرد صيغة بقدر ما هو سلسلة من الاستجابات الإبداعية والحساسة لبيئة متغيرة".<br>يرفض معظم الناس التغيير من أي نوع. قال جون ماكسويل مؤخرًا: "القادة يكرهون التغيير مثل أي شخص آخر، ما لم يكن فكرتهم". هذا التصريح وحده يعطينا بعض التبصر حول كيفية بدء التغيير في كنائسنا.<br>لماذا يقاوم الناس التغيير؟<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>نصبح مرتاحين للوضع الراهن.</li><li>التغيير يساوي الخسارة. على سبيل المثال، بدء فصل جديد في مدرسة الأحد يعني فقدان الزمالة والألفة والروتين.</li><li>نفكر، "إذا لم يكن مكسورًا، فلا تصلحه". في الواقع، تكرار الاستراتيجيات، حتى الناجحة منها، سينتهي غالبًا بالفشل. كتب إلمر تاونز كتابًا في السبعينيات بعنوان "أكبر 10 كنائس في أمريكا". بعد عشرين عامًا، لم تكن أي من تلك الكنائس مدرجة في القائمة.</li><li>الخوف من الفشل أو من الناس. كقائد، إذا شعرت أن إدخال تغيير سيؤدي إلى انقسام في الكنيسة، فقد أخشى المبادرة به. الخوف من الناس أدى إلى ركود العديد من الكنائس.</li></ol>كيف يقدم القس التغيير ويحدثه؟ إليك بعض الخطوات التي كانت مفيدة لي:<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>صلِّ من أجل مشيئة الله. "تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى الرَّبِّ بِكُلِّ قَلْبِكَ، وَعَلَى فَهْمِكَ لاَ تَعْتَمِدْ." (أمثال 3: 5). الفكرة ليست مجرد "تجربة شيء جديد" أو "المخاطرة من أجل يسوع". صلِّ من أجل قلب الله. بمجرد أن تحصل عليه، ستدرك أن التغيير لا ينبغي أن يحدث فحسب، بل يجب أن يحدث.</li><li>ساعد شعبك على إدراك عدم الرضا عن الوضع الحالي. يحتاجون إلى رؤية سبب التغيير. على سبيل المثال، قبل تقديم فكرة خدمتي عبادة، ساعد الكنيسة على رؤية حالة الاكتظاظ، وربما الحلول المختلفة لحل المشكلة. عندما يرون أن الخدمات المزدوجة هي الحل الأفضل والأكثر اقتصادًا، سيكونون أكثر ميلًا لقبول التغيير.</li><li>اجمع المعلومات بحكمة. اسأل - ما هو أسوأ شيء يمكن أن يحدث؟ إذا لم تكن مستعدًا لقبول الإجابة على هذا السؤال، فمن المحتمل أنك تفتقر إلى الثبات لرؤية التغيير حتى النهاية. اسأل ما الذي يجب أن يحدث؟ اطلب المشورة الإلهية، وابحث في كنائس أخرى في مواقف مماثلة. لا تترك أي حجر دون أن تقلبه.</li><li>قم بتوصيل التغيير للقادة الرئيسيين. دعهم يقدمون مدخلات رئيسية. بعد كل شيء، ستكره الفكرة إذا لم تكن فكرتك. امنح قادتك الوقت لمعالجة التغيير وقبوله. سيقبل بعض الناس التغيير مبكرًا. وسينضم آخرون خلال هذه العملية. ومع ذلك، لن يقبل بعض الناس التغيير أبدًا. يجب ألا يخاف القائد من فقدان الناس.</li><li>كن حساسًا للتوقيت.</li><li>قم بإدارة مستوى التوتر لديك. أولئك الذين يقاومون التغيير قد يصبحون أقسى الناس على وجه الأرض. الجزء المفجع هو أنهم يعتقدون أنهم يفعلون مشيئة الله. قد يُطلق عليك اسم ديكتاتور (الترجمة: أنا لا أحصل على ما أريد). أعد قلبك للنقد والهجمات. صلِّ من أجل ثقة الله وهدوئه.</li><li>كن مصممًا على المتابعة. بمجرد أن تبدأ التغيير، تابعه حتى اكتماله.</li></ol>نحن نعيش في مجتمع متغير. رسالة الإنجيل لا تتغير أبدًا - لكن الأساليب يجب أن تتغير. بدون تغيير، لا يوجد نمو - على المستوى الشخصي أو الجماعي. إلى اللقاء في المرة القادمة...</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Crear un cambio positivo</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Se ha dicho que hay tres tipos de líderes: los que asumen riesgos, los cuidadores y los sepultureros. Pocas cosas en la vida son más arriesgadas o difíciles que establecer un nuevo orden de cosas. George Barna dice: "El crecimiento de la iglesia no es tanto una fórmula como una serie de respuestas creativas y sensibles a un entorno cambiante".La mayoría de las personas rechazan el cambio de cualqu...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Se ha dicho que hay tres tipos de líderes: los que asumen riesgos, los cuidadores y los sepultureros. Pocas cosas en la vida son más arriesgadas o difíciles que establecer un nuevo orden de cosas. George Barna dice: "El crecimiento de la iglesia no es tanto una fórmula como una serie de respuestas creativas y sensibles a un entorno cambiante".<br><br>La mayoría de las personas rechazan el cambio de cualquier tipo. John Maxwell dijo recientemente: "Los líderes odian el cambio tanto como cualquiera, a menos que sea su idea". Esta sola declaración nos da una idea de cómo iniciar el cambio en nuestras iglesias.<br><br>¿Por qué la gente se resiste al cambio?<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>Nos sentimos cómodos con el statu quo.</li><li>Cambio equivale a pérdida. Por ejemplo, comenzar una nueva clase de escuela dominical significa una pérdida de compañerismo, familiaridad y rutina.</li><li>Pensamos: "si no está roto, no lo arregles". En realidad, repetir incluso las estrategias exitosas a menudo terminará en fracaso. Elmer Towns escribió un libro en la década de 1970 titulado "Las 10 iglesias más grandes de América". Veinte años después, ninguna de esas iglesias estaba en la lista.</li><li>Miedo al fracaso o a las personas. Como líder, si siento que la introducción de un cambio provocará división en la iglesia, podría tener miedo de iniciarlo. El miedo al hombre ha estancado a muchas iglesias.</li></ol><br>¿Cómo introduce y hace un cambio un pastor? Aquí hay algunos pasos que me han sido útiles:<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>Ore por la voluntad de Dios. "Fíate de Jehová de todo tu corazón, y no te apoyes en tu propia prudencia". Proverbios 3:5. La idea no es simplemente "intentar algo nuevo" o "arriesgarse por Jesús". Ore por el corazón de Dios. Una vez que lo tenga, se dará cuenta de que el cambio no solo debería ocurrir, sino que debe ocurrir.</li><li>Ayude a su gente a darse cuenta de la insatisfacción con la condición actual. Necesitan ver la razón del cambio. Por ejemplo, antes de introducir la idea de dos servicios de adoración, ayude a la iglesia a ver la condición de hacinamiento y quizás las diferentes soluciones para resolver el problema. Cuando ven que los servicios duales son la respuesta mejor y más económica, son más propensos a aceptar el cambio.</li><li>Recopile información sabiamente. Pregúntese: ¿qué es lo peor que podría pasar? Si no está listo para aceptar la respuesta a esa pregunta, entonces probablemente carezca de la fortaleza para llevar a cabo el cambio. Pregunte qué necesita suceder. Busque consejo piadoso, investigue otras iglesias en situaciones similares. No deje piedra sin remover.</li><li>Comunique el cambio a los líderes clave. Permítales aportar ideas fundamentales. Después de todo, a usted también le disgustaría la idea si no fuera suya. Dé a sus líderes tiempo para procesar y aceptar el cambio. Algunas personas aceptarán el cambio temprano. Otros se sumarán durante el proceso. Sin embargo, algunas personas nunca aceptarán el cambio. Un líder no debe tener miedo de perder personas.</li><li>Sea sensible a los tiempos.</li><li>Maneje su nivel de estrés. Aquellos que se resisten al cambio pueden convertirse en las personas más crueles de la tierra. La parte desgarradora es que creen que están haciendo la voluntad de Dios. Puede ser llamado dictador (traducción: no me estoy saliendo con la mía). Prepare su corazón para las críticas y los ataques. Ore por la confianza y la calma de Dios.</li><li>Esté decidido a seguir adelante. Una vez que haya iniciado el cambio, llévelo a cabo hasta su finalización.</li></ol><br>Vivimos en una sociedad cambiante. El mensaje del evangelio nunca cambia; los métodos sí deben hacerlo. Sin cambio, no hay crecimiento, ni personal ni corporativamente. Hasta la próxima...</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Crearea unor schimbări pozitive</title>
						<description><![CDATA[S-a spus că există trei tipuri de lideri: cei care își asumă riscuri, cei care doar întrețin lucrurile și cei care le îngroapă. Puține lucruri în viață sunt mai riscante sau mai dificile decât instaurarea unei noi ordini. George Barna spune: „Creșterea bisericii nu este atât o formulă, cât o serie de răspunsuri creative și sensibile la un mediu în continuă schimbare”.Majoritatea oamenilor resping ...]]></description>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">S-a spus că există trei tipuri de lideri: cei care își asumă riscuri, cei care doar întrețin lucrurile și cei care le îngroapă. Puține lucruri în viață sunt mai riscante sau mai dificile decât instaurarea unei noi ordini. George Barna spune: „Creșterea bisericii nu este atât o formulă, cât o serie de răspunsuri creative și sensibile la un mediu în continuă schimbare”.<br><br>Majoritatea oamenilor resping orice fel de schimbare. John Maxwell a spus recent: „Liderii urăsc schimbarea la fel de mult ca oricine altcineva, cu excepția cazului în care este ideea lor”. Acest simplu citat ne oferă o perspectivă clară despre cum să inițiem schimbarea în bisericile noastre.<br><br>De ce se opun oamenii schimbării?<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>Ne obișnuim cu starea actuală a lucrurilor (status quo).</li><li>Schimbarea echivalează cu o pierdere. De exemplu, începerea unei noi clase de școală duminicală înseamnă o pierdere a părtășiei, a familiarității și a rutinei.</li><li>Ne gândim: „dacă nu e stricat, nu repara”. În realitate, repetarea chiar și a strategiilor care au avut succes va duce adesea la eșec. Elmer Towns a scris o carte în anii 1970 intitulată „Cele mai mari 10 biserici din America”. Douăzeci de ani mai târziu, niciuna dintre acele biserici nu se mai afla pe listă.</li><li>Frica de eșec sau de reacția oamenilor. În calitate de lider, dacă simt că introducerea unei schimbări va aduce diviziune în biserică, m-aș putea teme să o inițiez. Frica de oameni a ținut multe biserici pe loc.</li></ol><br>Cum introduce și realizează un Pastor o schimbare? Iată câțiva pași care mi-au fost de folos:<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>Roagă-te pentru voia lui Dumnezeu. „Încrede-te în Domnul din toată inima ta şi nu te bizui pe înţelepciunea ta.” (Proverbe 3:5). Ideea nu este doar să „încerci ceva nou” sau să „riști totul pentru Isus”. Roagă-te să ai inima lui Dumnezeu. Odată ce o ai, vei realiza că schimbarea nu doar că ar trebui să aibă loc, ci chiar trebuie să aibă loc.</li><li>Ajută-i pe oameni să conștientizeze nemulțumirea față de situația prezentă. Ei trebuie să vadă motivul din spatele schimbării. De exemplu, înainte de a introduce ideea a două servicii de închinare, ajută biserica să vadă problema supraaglomerării și să analizeze diferitele soluții posibile. Când vor realiza că două servicii reprezintă cel mai bun și mai economic răspuns, vor fi mult mai dispuși să accepte schimbarea.</li><li>Adună informații cu înțelepciune. Întreabă-te: care este cel mai rău lucru care s-ar putea întâmpla? Dacă nu ești pregătit să accepți răspunsul la această întrebare, atunci probabil îți lipsește forța necesară pentru a duce schimbarea până la capăt. Întreabă ce trebuie să se întâmple. Caută sfaturi evlavioase, studiază alte biserici aflate în situații similare. Analizează fiecare detaliu.</li><li>Comunică schimbarea liderilor cheie. Permite-le să contribuie cu idei. La urma urmei, și ție ți-ar displăcea o idee dacă nu ar fi a ta. Oferă-le liderilor tăi timp să proceseze și să accepte schimbarea. Unii o vor accepta repede. Alții se vor alătura pe parcurs. Cu toate acestea, unii oameni nu vor accepta niciodată schimbarea. Un lider nu trebuie să se teamă că va pierde oameni.</li><li>Fii sensibil la momentul potrivit.</li><li>Gestionează-ți nivelul de stres. Cei care se opun schimbării pot deveni cei mai răutăcioși oameni de pe pământ. Partea sfâșietoare este că ei chiar cred că fac voia lui Dumnezeu. S-ar putea să fii numit dictator (traducere: nu se face cum vreau eu). Pregătește-ți inima pentru critici și atacuri. Roagă-te pentru încrederea și calmul lui Dumnezeu.</li><li>Fii hotărât să mergi până la capăt. Odată ce ai inițiat schimbarea, asigură-te că o duci la bun sfârșit.</li></ol><br>Trăim într-o societate în continuă schimbare. Mesajul evangheliei nu se schimbă niciodată – dar metodele trebuie să o facă. Fără schimbare, nu există creștere, nici pe plan personal, nici pe plan corporativ. Până data viitoare...</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>सकारात्मक बदलाव लाना</title>
						<description><![CDATA[कहा जाता है कि अगुवे तीन प्रकार के होते हैं: जोखिम लेने वाले (risk takers), देखभाल करने वाले (care takers), और कफन-दफन करने वाले (undertakers)। जीवन में चीजों की एक नई व्यवस्था लाने से ज्यादा जोखिम भरा या कठिन कुछ ही चीजें हैं। जॉर्ज बार्ना कहते हैं, "कलीसिया का विकास कोई फार्मूला नहीं है, बल्कि यह बदलते परिवेश के प्रति रचनात्मक और संवेदनशील प्रतिक्रियाओं की एक श्रृंखला है।"ज्यादातर लोग किसी भी तर...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">कहा जाता है कि अगुवे तीन प्रकार के होते हैं: जोखिम लेने वाले (risk takers), देखभाल करने वाले (care takers), और कफन-दफन करने वाले (undertakers)। जीवन में चीजों की एक नई व्यवस्था लाने से ज्यादा जोखिम भरा या कठिन कुछ ही चीजें हैं। जॉर्ज बार्ना कहते हैं, "कलीसिया का विकास कोई फार्मूला नहीं है, बल्कि यह बदलते परिवेश के प्रति रचनात्मक और संवेदनशील प्रतिक्रियाओं की एक श्रृंखला है।"<br>ज्यादातर लोग किसी भी तरह के बदलाव को अस्वीकार करते हैं। जॉन मैक्सवेल ने हाल ही में कहा था, "अगुवे भी किसी और की तरह ही बदलाव से नफरत करते हैं, जब तक कि वह उनका अपना विचार न हो।" यह एक कथन ही हमें इस बात की कुछ जानकारी देता है कि अपनी कलीसियाओं में बदलाव की शुरुआत कैसे करें।<br>लोग बदलाव का विरोध क्यों करते हैं?<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>हम यथास्थिति (status quo) के साथ सहज हो जाते हैं।</li><li>बदलाव का मतलब नुकसान है। उदाहरण के लिए, एक नई संडे स्कूल क्लास शुरू करने का मतलब है संगति, परिचितता और दिनचर्या का नुकसान।</li><li>हम सोचते हैं, "अगर यह टूटा नहीं है, तो इसे ठीक मत करो।" वास्तव में, यहाँ तक कि सफल रणनीतियों को दोहराना भी अक्सर विफलता पर समाप्त होगा। एल्मर टाउन्स ने 1970 के दशक में "अमेरिका की 10 सबसे बड़ी कलीसियाएं" नामक एक पुस्तक लिखी थी। बीस साल बाद, उनमें से कोई भी कलीसिया उस सूची में नहीं थी।</li><li>असफलता या लोगों का डर। एक अगुवे के रूप में, अगर मुझे लगता है कि किसी बदलाव की शुरुआत कलीसिया में विभाजन लाएगी, तो मैं इसे शुरू करने से डर सकता हूँ। मनुष्य के डर ने कई कलीसियाओं के विकास को रोक दिया है।</li></ol>एक पादरी कैसे बदलाव लाता है और उसे लागू करता है? यहाँ कुछ कदम दिए गए हैं जो मेरे लिए मददगार रहे हैं:<br><ol start="1" type="1"><li>परमेश्वर की इच्छा के लिए प्रार्थना करें। "तू अपनी समझ का सहारा न लेना, वरन सम्पूर्ण मन से यहोवा पर भरोसा रखना।" (नीतिवचन 3:5) विचार केवल "कुछ नया आज़माने" या "यीशु के लिए जोखिम उठाने" का नहीं है। परमेश्वर के हृदय (इच्छा) को जानने के लिए प्रार्थना करें। एक बार जब आप इसे पा लेते हैं, तो आप महसूस करेंगे कि बदलाव न केवल होना चाहिए, बल्कि अवश्य होना चाहिए।</li><li>अपने लोगों को वर्तमान स्थिति के प्रति असंतोष का एहसास कराने में मदद करें। उन्हें बदलाव का कारण देखने की जरूरत है। उदाहरण के लिए, दो आराधना सेवाओं (worship services) के विचार को पेश करने से पहले, कलीसिया को अत्यधिक भीड़ की स्थिति देखने में मदद करें, और शायद समस्या को हल करने के विभिन्न समाधानों को भी दिखाएँ। जब वे देखते हैं कि दोहरी सेवाएँ सबसे अच्छा और सबसे किफायती उत्तर हैं, तो वे बदलाव को अपनाने के लिए अधिक तत्पर होते हैं।</li><li>बुद्धिमानी से जानकारी इकट्ठा करें। पूछें - सबसे बुरा क्या हो सकता है? यदि आप उस प्रश्न का उत्तर स्वीकार करने के लिए तैयार नहीं हैं, तो शायद आपमें बदलाव को अंत तक देखने के साहस की कमी है। पूछें कि क्या होने की जरूरत है? ईश्वरीय सलाह लें, समान स्थितियों वाली अन्य कलीसियाओं पर शोध करें। कोई कसर न छोड़ें।</li><li>प्रमुख अगुवों को बदलाव के बारे में बताएँ। उन्हें महत्वपूर्ण सुझाव (input) देने दें। आखिरकार, यदि यह विचार आपका नहीं होता तो आप भी इसे नापसंद करते। अपने अगुवों को बदलाव को समझने और स्वीकार करने का समय दें। कुछ लोग बदलाव को जल्दी स्वीकार कर लेंगे। अन्य लोग प्रक्रिया के दौरान जुड़ जाएंगे। हालाँकि, कुछ लोग बदलाव को कभी स्वीकार नहीं करेंगे। एक अगुवे को लोगों को खोने से नहीं डरना चाहिए।</li><li>समय (timing) के प्रति संवेदनशील रहें।</li><li>अपने तनाव के स्तर को प्रबंधित करें। जो लोग बदलाव का विरोध करते हैं वे दुनिया के सबसे कठोर लोग बन सकते हैं। दिल तोड़ने वाली बात यह है कि वे सोचते हैं कि वे परमेश्वर की इच्छा पूरी कर रहे हैं। आपको तानाशाह (जिसका अनुवाद है: मेरी बात नहीं मानी जा रही है) कहा जा सकता है। आलोचना और हमलों के लिए अपने दिल को तैयार करें। परमेश्वर के विश्वास और शांति के लिए प्रार्थना करें।</li><li>अंत तक पूरा करने के लिए दृढ़ संकल्पित रहें। एक बार जब आप बदलाव शुरू कर दें, तो इसे पूरा होने तक देखें।</li></ol>हम एक बदलते हुए समाज में रहते हैं। सुसमाचार का संदेश कभी नहीं बदलता - लेकिन तरीकों को बदलना पड़ता है। बदलाव के बिना, कोई विकास नहीं है - व्यक्तिगत रूप से या सामूहिक रूप से।<br>अगली बार तक...</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture**: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” - John 14:1 (ESV)In the face of uncertainty, Jesus offers a profound reassurance not to let our hearts be troubled. His words remind us to anchor our trust in God, especially when life feels overwhelming. The disciples were anxious about Jesus’ predictions of betrayal and denial, yet He encouraged them to find pe...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture**: <i>“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”</i> - John 14:1 (ESV)<br><br>In the face of uncertainty, Jesus offers a profound reassurance not to let our hearts be troubled. His words remind us to anchor our trust in God, especially when life feels overwhelming. The disciples were anxious about Jesus’ predictions of betrayal and denial, yet He encouraged them to find peace in Him. As followers of Christ, we, too, may encounter distressing news or situations that unsettle our hearts. However, we have an advocate—the Holy Spirit—who dwells within us, bringing comfort and guidance. By fixing our eyes on Jesus and relying on His promises, we can experience peace amidst chaos.<br><br>**Prayer**: Gracious Father, thank You for the promise of peace in troubled times. Help me to trust in You and lean on the Holy Spirit as my comforter. Remove any anxiety from my heart and instill in me a profound sense of peace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>The Importance of Preparation</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture**: “Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, andafter that build your house.” - Proverbs 24:27 (ESV)Preparation is crucial for success in every aspect of life, including our spiritual journey. Just as Jesus prepared His disciples for the upcoming trials they would face; we too must arm ourselves with knowledge and faith. In the upper room, His revelati...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/08/the-importance-of-preparation</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture**: <i>“Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and<br>after that build your house.”</i> - Proverbs 24:27 (ESV)<br><br>Preparation is crucial for success in every aspect of life, including our spiritual journey. Just as Jesus prepared His disciples for the upcoming trials they would face; we too must arm ourselves with knowledge and faith. In the upper room, His revelation of betrayal, abandonment, and denial was not meant to instill fear but to prepare their hearts for what was to come. Jesus’ message serves as a reminder that troubles will come, but we can prepare our hearts through prayer, Scripture, and fellowship. When we lean into God's word and rely on the Holy Spirit, we equip ourselves to handle life’s challenges. Remember, preparation is half the battle, as it directs our focus and builds our resilience.<br><br>**Prayer**: Lord, thank You for showing us the importance of preparation. Help me to prepare my heart for the challenges ahead and remind me to lean on You during tough times. Equip me with Your wisdom and strength so I can stand firm in faith. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>The Joy of Obedience</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture:** John 15:10 (ESV) "If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love."Abiding in God’s love is the true essence of the Christian life. The joy of living in obedience stems from the relationship we share with Him. As we choose to follow His commandments, we deepen our connection with Him and find joy in our journ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture:** John 15:10 (ESV) <i>"If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love."</i><br><br>Abiding in God’s love is the true essence of the Christian life. The joy of living in obedience stems from the relationship we share with Him. As we choose to follow His commandments, we deepen our connection with Him and find joy in our journey. Reflect on the joy that comes from obedience today. How can embracing this joy change the way you approach challenges in your life? Let this perspective guide you as you respond to God’s love.<br><br>**Prayer:** Gracious Lord, fill my heart with joy as I choose to obey Your commandments. Help me to realize the depth of love that accompanies each step I take in faith. I desire to abide in Your love and experience the fullness of Your joy. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>The Call to Obedience</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture:** John 14:17 (ESV) "Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you."God has not left us alone in our journey of obedience. The Holy Spirit is our guide, dwelling within us to lead us in truth and empower us to obey. We are never on our own; we are equipped with divine help to f...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture:** John 14:17 (ESV) <i>"Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you."</i><br><br>God has not left us alone in our journey of obedience. The Holy Spirit is our guide, dwelling within us to lead us in truth and empower us to obey. We are never on our own; we are equipped with divine help to fulfill God’s commandments. Contemplate the significance of this gift today. How does the presence of the Holy Spirit affect your capacity to live an obedient life? Rely on His strength, knowing He is with you every step of the way.<br><br>**Prayer:** Holy Spirit, thank You for dwelling within me and guiding my steps. Empower me to live in obedience to God’s commandments. May Your presence bring clarity to my decisions and strength to my actions. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>The Burden of Fear</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture:** 1 John 4:18 (ESV) "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear."Fear often infiltrates our hearts, creating barriers to experiencing peace. But when we allow God’s perfect love to fill us, fear dissipates. Understanding that God desires a loving relationship with us shifts our perspective. Instead of succumbing to fear, we can rest in His reassurance. When we feel fear...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/05/the-burden-of-fear</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/05/the-burden-of-fear</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture:** 1 John 4:18 (ESV) <i>"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear."</i><br><br>Fear often infiltrates our hearts, creating barriers to experiencing peace. But when we allow God’s perfect love to fill us, fear dissipates. Understanding that God desires a loving relationship with us shifts our perspective. Instead of succumbing to fear, we can rest in His reassurance. When we feel fear creeping in, let’s remind ourselves of the love that God has for us—a love that casts out all fear. Let us lean into this truth and let it guide our choices and interactions today.<br><br>**Prayer:** Lord, I release my fears to You today and embrace Your perfect love. Help me to remember that in You, I find peace. Strengthen my faith and help me to walk boldly in the assurance of Your love. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Living Out Our Love for God</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture:** John 14:21 (ESV) "Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it iswho loves me."Jesus makes it clear that our love for Him is demonstrated by our actions. To love God means actively seeking to follow His ways and align our lives with His purposes. This love is not passive; it compels us to act—to serve, to forgive, and to extend grace to others. Today, consider how you can more ...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/04/living-out-our-love-for-god</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/04/living-out-our-love-for-god</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture:** John 14:21 (ESV) <i>"Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is<br>who loves me."</i><br><br>Jesus makes it clear that our love for Him is demonstrated by our actions. To love God means actively seeking to follow His ways and align our lives with His purposes. This love is not passive; it compels us to act—to serve, to forgive, and to extend grace to others. Today, consider how you can more fully live out your love for God. Are there areas in your life where you feel challenged to obey? Recognizing these moments provides opportunities to demonstrate your devotion and deepen your relationship with Him.<br><br>**Prayer:** Father, help me to actively express my love for You through my actions. Reveal to me the areas where I can grow in obedience and devotion, helping me to walk closely with You daily. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Obedience as Evidence of Faith</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture:** 1 John 2:5 (ESV) "But whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God isperfected. By this we may know that we are in him."Our obedience is a response to the love we have received from God. It serves as tangible evidence of our faith. When we align our actions with His word, we manifest the transformative power of His love within us. This deep connection displays our identity a...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/03/obedience-as-evidence-of-faith</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/03/obedience-as-evidence-of-faith</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture:** 1 John 2:5 (ESV) <i>"But whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is<br>perfected. By this we may know that we are in him."</i><br><br>Our obedience is a response to the love we have received from God. It serves as tangible evidence of our faith. When we align our actions with His word, we manifest the transformative power of His love within us. This deep connection displays our identity as children of God. As we navigate our lives, let’s be mindful of how our actions reflect our commitment to the Lord. Our obedience can become a testimony to those around us, inviting them to experience the love of Christ through our responses.<br><br>**Prayer:** Lord, thank You for the assurance of Your love in my life. May my obedience become evident proof of my faith in You. Let my actions testify to Your grace and draw others closer to You. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Leaders Who Last Part 7</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Leaders Who Last: A security found in ChristWe have been in a series of leadership lessons on what it takes to have longevity in a ministry. We have said there are two areas we concern ourselves:The inner life of the pastorThe relationship with the congregationIn the first area, we find six principles:A calling to ministryA mission with that callingA godly definition of successA disciplined lifeA ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Leaders Who Last: A security found in Christ<br><br>We have been in a series of leadership lessons on what it takes to have longevity in a ministry. We have said there are two areas we concern ourselves:<br><br><ul><li>The inner life of the pastor</li><li>The relationship with the congregation</li></ul><br>In the first area, we find six principles:<br><br><ul><li>A calling to ministry</li><li>A mission with that calling</li><li>A godly definition of success</li><li>A disciplined life</li><li>A willingness to change</li><li>A security found in Christ</li></ul><br>If you have to be liked, you cannot lead. All of us want to be liked. It’s the reason why many enter the ministry. However, in the leadership role, one must often make the tough decisions. These decisions are made much harder in that many in the church will not agree with them.<br><br>These disagreements are often over the hiring or firing of staff or over a large expenditure such as a new building. We are in spiritual warfare. Paul teaches us, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12<br><br>As we make tough and often unpopular decisions, Satan will attempt to place rebellion in people’s hearts. They become afraid of what they may lose. Fear is moving them to rebellion. The opposition can become unbearable for many pastors and the result is to leave the church. Of course, then the problem-creators in the church are never corrected, and the opposition is then for the next pastor. If you get your security anywhere but Christ, it will be difficult for you to stand firm and face down the opposition with love. Courage is essential in the ministry. It’s tough to stand when your security (your true god) is popularity and acceptance among the congregation.<br><br>Where do you find your security?<br>&nbsp;<br>Next lesson: Integrity.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>القادة الذين يدومون الجزء السابع</title>
						<description><![CDATA[القادة الذين يدومون: أمان موجود في المسيحلقد كنا في سلسلة من دروس القيادة حول ما يلزم للاستمرارية في الخدمة. قلنا إن هناك مجالين نهتم بهما:حياة القس الداخليةالعلاقة مع المصلينفي المجال الأول، نجد ستة مبادئ:دعوة للخدمةمهمة مع تلك الدعوةتعريف إلهي للنجاححياة منضبطةاستعداد للتغييرأمان موجود في المسيحإذا كان عليك أن تكون محبوبًا، فلا يمكنك أن تقود. كلنا نريد أن نكون محبوبين. هذا هو السبب الذي يجعل الك...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style="text-align:right;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">القادة الذين يدومون: أمان موجود في المسيح<br>لقد كنا في سلسلة من دروس القيادة حول ما يلزم للاستمرارية في الخدمة. قلنا إن هناك مجالين نهتم بهما:<br><ul type="disc"><li>حياة القس الداخلية</li><li>العلاقة مع المصلين</li></ul>في المجال الأول، نجد ستة مبادئ:<br><ul type="disc"><li>دعوة للخدمة</li><li>مهمة مع تلك الدعوة</li><li>تعريف إلهي للنجاح</li><li>حياة منضبطة</li><li>استعداد للتغيير</li><li>أمان موجود في المسيح</li></ul>إذا كان عليك أن تكون محبوبًا، فلا يمكنك أن تقود. كلنا نريد أن نكون محبوبين. هذا هو السبب الذي يجعل الكثيرين يدخلون الخدمة. ومع ذلك، في دور القيادة، يجب على المرء غالبًا اتخاذ قرارات صعبة. هذه القرارات تصبح أصعب بكثير لأن الكثيرين في الكنيسة لن يوافقوا عليها.<br>غالبًا ما تكون هذه الخلافات حول تعيين أو طرد موظفين أو حول نفقات كبيرة مثل بناء جديد. نحن في حرب روحية. يعلمنا بولس: "فَإِنَّ مُصَارَعَتَنَا لَيْسَتْ مَعَ دَمٍ وَلَحْمٍ، بَلْ مَعَ الرُّؤَسَاءِ، مَعَ السَّلاَطِينِ، مَعَ وُلاَةِ الْعَالَمِ عَلَى ظُلْمَةِ هذَا الدَّهْرِ، مَعَ أَجْنَادِ الشَّرِّ الرُّوحِيَّةِ فِي السَّمَاوِيَّاتِ." أفسس 6: 12<br>بينما نتخذ قرارات صعبة وغير شعبية في كثير من الأحيان، سيحاول الشيطان زرع التمرد في قلوب الناس. يصبحون خائفين مما قد يفقدونه. الخوف يدفعهم إلى التمرد. يمكن أن تصبح المعارضة لا تطاق لكثير من القساوسة والنتيجة هي ترك الكنيسة. بالطبع، عندها لا يتم تصحيح مثيري المشاكل في الكنيسة أبدًا، وتكون المعارضة بعد ذلك للقس التالي. إذا حصلت على أمانك من أي مكان آخر غير المسيح، فسيكون من الصعب عليك أن تقف ثابتًا وتواجه المعارضة بالحب. الشجاعة ضرورية في الخدمة. من الصعب أن تقف ثابتًا عندما يكون أمانك (إلهك الحقيقي) هو الشعبية والقبول بين المصلين.<br>أين تجد أمانك؟<br>الدرس التالي: النزاهة.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं, भाग 7</title>
						<description><![CDATA[वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं: मसीह में पाई जाने वाली सुरक्षाहम इस विषय पर नेतृत्व संबंधी पाठों की एक श्रृंखला पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं कि किसी सेवकाई में लंबे समय तक टिके रहने के लिए क्या आवश्यक है। हमने कहा है कि दो क्षेत्र हैं जिनसे हम सरोकार रखते हैं:पादरी का आंतरिक जीवनकलीसिया के साथ संबंधपहले क्षेत्र में, हम छह सिद्धांत पाते हैं:सेवकाई के लिए एक बुलावाउस बुलावे के साथ एक मिशनसफलता की एक ईश्वरीय परिभा...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं: मसीह में पाई जाने वाली सुरक्षा<br><br>हम इस विषय पर नेतृत्व संबंधी पाठों की एक श्रृंखला पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं कि किसी सेवकाई में लंबे समय तक टिके रहने के लिए क्या आवश्यक है। हमने कहा है कि दो क्षेत्र हैं जिनसे हम सरोकार रखते हैं:<br><ul type="disc"><li>पादरी का आंतरिक जीवन</li><li>कलीसिया के साथ संबंध</li></ul><br>पहले क्षेत्र में, हम छह सिद्धांत पाते हैं:<br><ul type="disc"><li>सेवकाई के लिए एक बुलावा</li><li>उस बुलावे के साथ एक मिशन</li><li>सफलता की एक ईश्वरीय परिभाषा</li><li>एक अनुशासित जीवन</li><li>बदलने की इच्छा</li><li>मसीह में पाई जाने वाली सुरक्षा</li></ul><br>यदि आपको पसंद किए जाने की आवश्यकता है, तो आप नेतृत्व नहीं कर सकते। हम सभी चाहते हैं कि हमें पसंद किया जाए। यही कारण है कि कई लोग सेवकाई में प्रवेश करते हैं। हालाँकि, नेतृत्व की भूमिका में, व्यक्ति को अक्सर कठिन निर्णय लेने पड़ते हैं। ये निर्णय इस बात से और भी कठिन हो जाते हैं कि कलीसिया में बहुत से लोग उनसे सहमत नहीं होंगे।<br><br>ये असहमतियाँ अक्सर कर्मचारियों की नियुक्ति या बर्खास्तगी या एक नई इमारत जैसे बड़े खर्च को लेकर होती हैं। हम एक आध्यात्मिक युद्ध में हैं। पौलुस हमें सिखाता है, "क्योंकि हमारा यह मल्लयुद्ध लहू और मांस से नहीं, परन्तु प्रधानों से और अधिकारियों से, और इस संसार के अन्धकार के हाकिमों से, और उस दुष्टता की आत्मिक सेनाओं से है जो आकाश में हैं।" इफिसियों 6:12<br><br>जैसे ही हम कठिन और अक्सर अलोकप्रिय निर्णय लेते हैं, शैतान लोगों के दिलों में विद्रोह डालने का प्रयास करेगा। वे जो कुछ खो सकते हैं, उससे डरने लगते हैं। डर उन्हें विद्रोह की ओर ले जा रहा है। कई पादरियों के लिए विरोध असहनीय हो सकता है और इसका परिणाम कलीसिया छोड़ना होता है। बेशक, तब कलीसिया में समस्या पैदा करने वालों को कभी सुधारा नहीं जाता है, और फिर विरोध अगले पादरी के लिए होता है। यदि आप अपनी सुरक्षा मसीह के अलावा कहीं और से प्राप्त करते हैं, तो आपके लिए दृढ़ रहना और प्रेम के साथ विरोध का सामना करना मुश्किल होगा। सेवकाई में साहस आवश्यक है। जब आपकी सुरक्षा (आपका सच्चा ईश्वर) कलीसिया के बीच लोकप्रियता और स्वीकृति हो तो खड़े रहना कठिन है।<br><br>आप अपनी सुरक्षा कहाँ पाते हैं?<br><br>अगला पाठ: सत्यनिष्ठा।</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Líderes que Duram, Parte 7</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Líderes que Duram: Uma segurança encontrada em CristoTemos estado em uma série de lições sobre liderança sobre o que é preciso para ter longevidade em um ministério. Dissemos que há duas áreas com as quais nos preocupamos:A vida interior do pastorO relacionamento com a congregaçãoNa primeira área, encontramos seis princípios:Um chamado para o ministérioUma missão com esse chamadoUma definição pied...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/03/lideres-que-duram-parte-7</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Líderes que Duram: Uma segurança encontrada em Cristo<br><br>Temos estado em uma série de lições sobre liderança sobre o que é preciso para ter longevidade em um ministério. Dissemos que há duas áreas com as quais nos preocupamos:<br><ul type="disc"><li>A vida interior do pastor</li><li>O relacionamento com a congregação</li></ul><br>Na primeira área, encontramos seis princípios:<br><ul type="disc"><li>Um chamado para o ministério</li><li>Uma missão com esse chamado</li><li>Uma definição piedosa de sucesso</li><li>Uma vida disciplinada</li><li>Uma disposição para mudar</li><li>Uma segurança encontrada em Cristo</li></ul><br>Se você precisa ser apreciado, não pode liderar. Todos nós queremos ser apreciados. É a razão pela qual muitos entram no ministério. No entanto, no papel de liderança, muitas vezes é preciso tomar decisões difíceis. Essas decisões se tornam muito mais difíceis pelo fato de que muitos na igreja não concordarão com elas.<br><br>Esses desentendimentos são frequentemente sobre a contratação ou demissão de funcionários ou sobre uma grande despesa, como um novo prédio. Estamos em uma batalha espiritual. Paulo nos ensina: “Porque a nossa luta não é contra o sangue e a carne, mas sim contra os principados, contra as potestades, contra os príncipes das trevas deste século, contra as hostes espirituais da maldade nos lugares celestiais.” Efésios 6:12<br><br>À medida que tomamos decisões difíceis e muitas vezes impopulares, Satanás tentará colocar rebelião nos corações das pessoas. Elas começam a ter medo do que podem perder. O medo as está movendo para a rebelião. A oposição pode se tornar insuportável para muitos pastores e o resultado é deixar a igreja. Claro, então os criadores de problemas na igreja nunca são corrigidos, e a oposição passa para o próximo pastor. Se você obtiver sua segurança em qualquer lugar que não seja Cristo, será difícil para você permanecer firme e enfrentar a oposição com amor. A coragem é essencial no ministério. É difícil permanecer firme quando sua segurança (seu verdadeiro deus) é a popularidade e a aceitação entre a congregação.<br><br>Onde você encontra sua segurança?<br><br>Próxima lição: Integridade.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Lideri care rezistă, Partea a 7-a</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Lideri care rezistă: O siguranță găsită în CristosAm parcurs o serie de lecții despre conducere cu privire la ceea ce este necesar pentru a avea longevitate într-o slujire. Am spus că există două domenii care ne preocupă:Viața interioară a pastoruluiRelația cu congregațiaÎn primul domeniu, găsim șase principii:O chemare la slujireO misiune cu acea chemareO definiție divină a succesuluiO viață disc...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Lideri care rezistă: O siguranță găsită în Cristos<br><br>Am parcurs o serie de lecții despre conducere cu privire la ceea ce este necesar pentru a avea longevitate într-o slujire. Am spus că există două domenii care ne preocupă:<br><ul type="disc"><li>Viața interioară a pastorului</li><li>Relația cu congregația</li></ul><br>În primul domeniu, găsim șase principii:<br><ul type="disc"><li>O chemare la slujire</li><li>O misiune cu acea chemare</li><li>O definiție divină a succesului</li><li>O viață disciplinată</li><li>O dorință de a se schimba</li><li>O siguranță găsită în Cristos</li></ul><br>Dacă trebuie să fii plăcut, nu poți conduce. Toți vrem să fim plăcuți. Este motivul pentru care mulți intră în slujire. Cu toate acestea, în rolul de conducere, trebuie adesea să iei decizii dificile. Aceste decizii sunt făcute mult mai grele de faptul că mulți din biserică nu vor fi de acord cu ele.<br><br>Aceste dezacorduri sunt adesea legate de angajarea sau concedierea personalului sau de o cheltuială mare, cum ar fi o clădire nouă. Suntem într-un război spiritual. Pavel ne învață: „Căci noi n-avem de luptat împotriva cărnii şi sângelui, ci împotriva căpeteniilor, împotriva domniilor, împotriva stăpânitorilor întunericului acestui veac, împotriva duhurilor răutăţii care sunt în locurile cereşti.” Efeseni 6:12<br><br>Pe măsură ce luăm decizii dificile și adesea nepopulare, Satan va încerca să pună răzvrătire în inimile oamenilor. Ei încep să se teamă de ceea ce ar putea pierde. Frica îi împinge la răzvrătire. Opoziția poate deveni insuportabilă pentru mulți pastori, iar rezultatul este părăsirea bisericii. Desigur, atunci creatorii de probleme din biserică nu sunt niciodată corectați, iar opoziția este apoi pentru următorul pastor. Dacă îți găsești siguranța în altceva decât în Cristos, îți va fi dificil să stai ferm și să înfrunți opoziția cu dragoste. Curajul este esențial în slujire. Este greu să stai în picioare când siguranța ta (adevăratul tău dumnezeu) este popularitatea și acceptarea în rândul congregației.<br><br>Unde îți găsești siguranța?<br><br>Lecția următoare: Integritate.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Líderes que perduran, parte 7</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Líderes que perduran: Una seguridad encontrada en CristoHemos estado en una serie de lecciones de liderazgo sobre lo que se necesita para tener longevidad en un ministerio. Hemos dicho que hay dos áreas que nos conciernen:La vida interior del pastorLa relación con la congregaciónEn la primera área, encontramos seis principios:Un llamado al ministerioUna misión con ese llamadoUna definición piadosa...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/03/lideres-que-perduran-parte-7</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/03/lideres-que-perduran-parte-7</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Líderes que perduran: Una seguridad encontrada en Cristo<br><br>Hemos estado en una serie de lecciones de liderazgo sobre lo que se necesita para tener longevidad en un ministerio. Hemos dicho que hay dos áreas que nos conciernen:<br><ul type="disc"><li>La vida interior del pastor</li><li>La relación con la congregación</li></ul><br>En la primera área, encontramos seis principios:<br><ul type="disc"><li>Un llamado al ministerio</li><li>Una misión con ese llamado</li><li>Una definición piadosa del éxito</li><li>Una vida disciplinada</li><li>Una disposición a cambiar</li><li>Una seguridad encontrada en Cristo</li></ul><br>Si necesitas ser querido, no puedes liderar. Todos queremos ser queridos. Es la razón por la que muchos entran al ministerio. Sin embargo, en el rol de liderazgo, a menudo se deben tomar decisiones difíciles. Estas decisiones se vuelven mucho más difíciles porque muchos en la iglesia no estarán de acuerdo con ellas.<br><br>Estos desacuerdos a menudo son sobre la contratación o el despido de personal o sobre un gasto grande, como un nuevo edificio. Estamos en una guerra espiritual. Pablo nos enseña: "Porque no tenemos lucha contra sangre y carne, sino contra principados, contra potestades, contra los gobernadores de las tinieblas de este siglo, contra huestes espirituales de maldad en las regiones celestes." Efesios 6:12<br><br>A medida que tomamos decisiones difíciles y a menudo impopulares, Satanás intentará sembrar rebelión en los corazones de las personas. Empiezan a temer lo que pueden perder. El miedo los impulsa a la rebelión. La oposición puede volverse insoportable para muchos pastores y el resultado es abandonar la iglesia. Por supuesto, entonces los creadores de problemas en la iglesia nunca son corregidos, y la oposición queda para el siguiente pastor. Si buscas tu seguridad en cualquier lugar que no sea Cristo, te será difícil mantenerte firme y enfrentar la oposición con amor. El coraje es esencial en el ministerio. Es difícil mantenerse en pie cuando tu seguridad (tu verdadero dios) es la popularidad y la aceptación entre la congregación.<br><br>¿Dónde encuentras tu seguridad?<br><br>Próxima lección: Integridad.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>The Connection Between Love and Obedience</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture:** 1 John 5:3 (ESV) "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome."The relationship between love and obedience is beautifully illustrated throughout Scripture. If we truly love God, keeping His commandments becomes an act of joy rather than obligation. Understanding this connection invites us to reevaluate our intentions when we ap...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/02/the-connection-between-love-and-obedience</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/02/the-connection-between-love-and-obedience</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture:** 1 John 5:3 (ESV) <i>"For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome."</i><br><br>The relationship between love and obedience is beautifully illustrated throughout Scripture. If we truly love God, keeping His commandments becomes an act of joy rather than obligation. Understanding this connection invites us to reevaluate our intentions when we approach the Lord's teachings. Are we adhering to His commandments out of love or mere duty? Today, let’s embrace the assurance that God’s commandments are meant for our good. They are not burdensome but liberating. Each command is designed to draw us closer to Him, fostering a deeper relationship marked by love and trust.<br><br>**Prayer:** Heavenly Father, thank You for providing guidance through Your commandments. Help me not to view them as restrictions, but as avenues to express my love for You. May my heart delight in obedience, reflecting Your light to others. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>The Gift of Peace</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture:** John 14:15 (ESV) "If you love me, you will keep my commandments."In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, the promise of peace offered by Jesus is a refuge for our restless hearts. This peace is not just an absence of conflict but a deep, abiding sense of well-being that comes from following Him. Love for Christ is intertwined with our willingness to obey His commandments. Ever...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/01/the-gift-of-peace</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/06/01/the-gift-of-peace</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture:** John 14:15 (ESV) <i>"If you love me, you will keep my commandments."</i><br><br>In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, the promise of peace offered by Jesus is a refuge for our restless hearts. This peace is not just an absence of conflict but a deep, abiding sense of well-being that comes from following Him. Love for Christ is intertwined with our willingness to obey His commandments. Every act of obedience we choose to practice is a step on the path to peace. As we reflect on our daily choices, we must ask ourselves: Are we living in such a way that demonstrates our love for God? When we prioritize obedience, we cultivate a space for peace to dwell in our hearts and homes. Rather than allowing fear to dominate our thoughts, we can stand firm, knowing that our actions align with God’s will.<br><br>**Prayer:** Lord, thank You for the gift of peace through Your presence. Help me to express my love for You through my obedience. May each decision I make today bring glory to Your name and lead me closer to the peace that surpasses understanding. Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Responding to God’s Call</title>
						<description><![CDATA[**Scripture:** “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” - Romans 10:13 (ESV)God’s invitation to salvation is open to everyone. When we recognize our need for Him, we can call on His name and experience transformation. This act of faith is not just a one-time event; it's the beginning of a lifelong journey of walking with Him. When you invite Jesus into your heart, you’re not...]]></description>
			<link>https://winningedgeministry.org/blog/2026/05/31/responding-to-god-s-call</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">**Scripture:** “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” - Romans 10:13 (ESV)<br><br>God’s invitation to salvation is open to everyone. When we recognize our need for Him, we can call on His name and experience transformation. This act of faith is not just a one-time event; it's the beginning of a lifelong journey of walking with Him. When you invite Jesus into your heart, you’re not just receiving a gift; you’re starting a relationship that empowers you to live with purpose and strength. Remember that your testimony can encourage others to seek Him as well. If you haven’t prayed to receive Christ into your life, now is the perfect time. Open your heart and let Him in!<br><br>**Prayer:** Lord God, thank You for Your incredible gift of salvation. I invite You into my heart and life today. Help me to walk with You and share Your love with others. Thank You for loving me so deeply. In Jesus’ name, Amen.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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