Sentences with phrase «being a spiritual leader for»
Thank you for being a spiritual leader for our family.
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To make matters worse, Erdogan has now all but admitted that he is holding Americans hostage in Turkey as bargaining chips for the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, a Turkish spiritual leader living in self - imposed exile in the U.S.
In her case, she expressed sympathy for the death of the spiritual leader of Hezbollah, which is seen by many as a terrorist organization.
3) The Jewish people will experience eternal joy and gladness (Isaiah 51:11) The ruined cities of Israel will be restored (Ezekiel 16:55) 4) The peoples of the world will turn to the Jews for spiritual guidance (Zechariah 8:23) Once he is King, leaders of other nations will look to him for guidance.
He neglected many for the few, and that is political and not behavior of a «spiritual leader».
According to the Law of Moses, the spiritual leaders were supposed to be taking care of the widows and orphans in the community, and providing for their needs (Deut 26:12).
Sara Hurwitz, a learned and devout Orthodox Jewish woman was conferred the new title of MaHaRa'T, an acronym for Manhigah Hilkhatit, Ruhanit, Toranit (for a halakhic spiritual and Torah leader) by Rabbi Avi Weiss, senior rabbi of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale.
For many youth in America, faith - based organizations and spiritual leaders are a major source of support and mentoring.
Debra Farrington is a retreat leader and the author of books on Christian spirituality, including Hearing with the Heart: A Gentle Guide to Discerning God's Will for Your Life and Seasons of the Restless Heart: A Spiritual Companion for Living in Transition (both from Jossey - Bass).
Yesterday, the Chair of the board of trustees, Randy Fairfax praised the school's leaders for their «ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership» in an email to the school's community, but added, «However, we are unanimous in our decision that it is time for a new season of leadership... Understandably, there are many questions at this time.
When I was subject to the abuses of a spiritual leader, it took me quite a while to label it for what it really was.
All that writhing in guilt keeps us occupied and under control, with the added advantage to the leader that every problem in the church can safely be laid at the feet of those writhing «Jezebels» who are ruining the spiritual atmosphere for everyone.
While there is a certain amount of authority inherent within the pastoral position, it is, like any other form of power, easy to abuse, and while pastors are spiritual leaders, this does not make us immune to the lust for power, but to the contrary, often seems to amplify it.
Quite to the contrary, Paul is telling the spiritual leaders of the Ephesian church that it is more blessed for them to give to the needy in the church, than it is for the elders to receive.
When that time comes, a Muslim center, for which its Imam «spiritual leader» can not bring himself to unequivocally condemn Al Qaeda, the Hamas, the Hezbollah and Taliban by name, will also, «inshallah», be incapable of affording Manhattan real estate.
Anytime, there was an idea for what we could do, one of the pastors or leaders was quick to volunteer various people based on their «spiritual gifts» and to market the newest gimmick.
Usually this sort of talk is just a «spiritual» way for leaders to say they want total control and don't want anyone to disagree with them.
In the not too distant past, clergy were seen as pivotal spiritual and intellectual leaders, and theological schools were seen as providing vital leadership for congregational ministry and for grappling with broader intellectual and social issues.
«Whether a husband or wife in the privacy of our homes, as a spiritual leader in the church, as a CEO of a large corporation, as a manager in any business, or as a head of state of some great nation, we are responsible to resist the temptation of misusing our power for the satisfaction of ungodly [pride and] lust in any of its forms.»
A spiritual growth group is a learning opportunity for individuals who are experiencing a time of unusual stress.3 The pastor or lay leader with gifts for guiding a particular group should be the organizer and initial leader of the group.
San Angelo, Texas (CNN)- Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison plus 20 years for sexually assaulting two girls he claimed were his «spiritual wives.»
Republicans should be happy to learn this Truth that has brought America to the state of Light for Obama to pick on it.One thing good about American Democracy is it is «truly participating» and lasting with lessons for others to follow in modernity to tap blue horizons of life.Those blue horizons just do not end in economics that has many minds to tap the financial barometer of the country self educative in working of its affluent class and ordinary class both domestically and internationally relating to perfection with budgeting of money in economic plans that have been existing and are in the process to move charismatically with a tide over where bipartisan element also comes into play well integrated to test the mettle of the top leader of the country who has to stand over the continuous democratic element evolving of the country both in economic as well as inherently in spiritual terms for the good of the people at large mixing with the culture of exchange that has humanity behind it to survive??
America was meant for a leader who has spiritual connections from America and a system that works.
Among these are: A Season for Nonviolence; [29] the Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and progressive multi-faith leaders from around the world; an annual Awakened World conference bringing together scientists, futurists, and spiritual activists; participation in the 1998 UNESCO Seminar on Religion and Peace, and the 1999 and 2004 Parliament of the World's Religions.
Spiritual but not religious simply means one is able to think for themselves and decide what is the truth instead of religious leaders (and very powerful ones at that) telling us what to believe.
What is interesting though is the deeply spiritual reasons for much of the hardline muslim terrorist leaders and dictators.
But is it okay for a spiritual leader to emotionally / spiritual abuse congregational members?
Hebrews 13:17 Obey your spiritual leaders and submit to them [continually recognizing their authority over you], for they are constantly keeping watch over your souls and guarding your spiritual welfare, as men who will have to render an account [of their trust].
As a deeply spiritual act, it's important for people to understand what the Bible teaches (and doesn't teach) about sex, to be able to speak openly and honestly with their ministry leaders regarding sex, and to find solid, biblical teaching on sex.
But, thanks but no thanks, I'm now voting for a President, not a spiritual leader!.
It is very damaging when parents and also spiritual leaders fail to love unconditionally, lacking empathy and doling out love and acceptance as a reward for compliance and «good» behavior.
It was hyperbole, Eugene would say that is what the H stood for in his name, but what he was getting at is that spiritual leadership is one of the best places to hide your sin because within your faith community people often give their leaders the benefit of the doubt.
These are politicians running and re running for presidents and not spiritual leaders of the country.
Pope Francis and the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians have issued a joint appeal for political leaders to «support the consensus of the world» that climate change and other environmental ills have created an ecological crisis that is harming the world's poorest the most.
Martine and Philippa, the spiritual leaders of the little congregation, never marry, for «earthly love, and marriage with it, were trivial matters, in themselves nothing but illusions.»
It seems that when one looks at the biblical model for a spiritual leader, the character traits that rise to the top are humility, service, and compassion, not good hair, self - advancement, and a career mindset.
Deborah — prophet, judge, national leader (Judges 4 - 5)[McKnight says, «if we ask what did women do, and we ask this question of Deborah, we learn that women could speak for God as a prophet, render decisions n a law court as a judge, exercise leadership over the entire spiritual - social Israel, and be a military commander who brought Israel to victory.»
Few denominational leaders are either celebrities or well - known spiritual guides in their own church bodies; the media have created spokespersons entirely outside the line of appointed and elected officialdom who tend to speak for the churches.
It is a very positive environment for the children, and the leaders are wonderful role models for the children as they are positive, cheerful and in touch with God and their spiritual side.
The lawyer raised a question that «if not for the purpose of deliberate vilification to tarnish his reputation, then why would an ordinary activity of a video of him celebrating the birthday of a religious leader, Prophet T.B. Joshua, from whom he draws inspiration and spiritual support, be circulating in the social media before he was asked to respond on the allegation of bribery?»
The Dalai Lama has been condemned by China for his «splittist» agenda, and the prime minister's decision to hold talks with the spiritual leader at Lambeth Palace is understood to have been made amid Chinese pressure not to receive him at No 10.
In the first instance, the heads of Pakistani players were shaved off — for they violated the dress code of Taliban by wearing shorts; and, in the second case, the players were chased away from the stadium by bearded thugs because the timing of the match violated a recent edict of Taliban's spiritual leader, which prohibits the people from taking part in any sports activity after 4 pm.
I suppose in another place we could speculate at length about the Rev. Tillard's search among famous spiritual leaders for a father figure to take the place of the jazz musician who deserted his family when Conrad was young... but who cares really?
A judge was flown in by helicopter to sentence the spiritual leader, known as the «guru in bling» for his penchant for bejewelled costumes.
Downing Street says the choice of location for the Dalai Lama's visit, which takes place later this month, is based on his status as a «respected spiritual leader» because Lambeth Palace acts as the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
ALBANY — The spiritual leader of millions of Catholics in New York was at the Capitol Tuesday lobbying against a push to give a one - year window for alleged child abuse victims to sue for damages dating back decades.
The NYT yesterday ran a piece on New York Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith and the pressure cooker he's in on marriage equality — on one side he's got Governor David Paterson pressuring him to move the marriage equality bill forward, and on the other a spiritual «mentor» he has known for more than two decades, Reverend Floyd Flake.
Comrade Olafare in the statement also confirmed the arrival of ex Super Eagles players like Peter Rufai, Ike Sorounmu, Garba Lawal, Mutiu Adepoju, Taribo West, Ifeanyi Udese, Waheed Akanni, Gbenga Okunnowo, Oladimeji Lawal and others at Ile - Ife received on behalf of the Arole Oodua by the national team's former coach who is a prominent indigene of Ifeland and Balogun of Modakeke, Highchief Festus Onigbinde for the novelty match to be played 3 pm on Saturday at the sport complex of Obafemi Awolowo University organized by House of Oduduwa Foundation in honour of the African foremost monarch who is the Spiritual leader of the Yoruba race worldwide.
Let him not be deceived by his position in government as if he is equal to a spiritual leader speaking for the Christians.
The spiritual leader of his people and religion for 65 years (he assumed the role when he was 15), he's...