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The Work of the Believer Evaluate the hour of solitude, silence, prayer, and meditation on Scripture. Reflect on the experience of the disciplines and different phases of lectio divina as well as how the practice of the spiritual disciplines affected you personally through the hour. Place particular emphasis on what was beneficial to you and what was challenging for you. Part 2: The Work of the Holy Spirit Using your experience and at least three academic sources, explain how the practice of the spiritual disciplines facilitates the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. You should focus generally on the Holy Spirit’s role in sanctification and how the spiritual disciplines serve as means of receiving God’s grace, as well as focusing particularly on how your hour in silence, solitude, prayer, and meditation facilitated the Holy Spirit’s work to form Christ-like character in you. This essay requires the use of three to five academic sources from class resources or the GCU Library. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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TEXTBOOK READINGS FOR THE PAPER

1. Livermore, David. Leading with Cultural Intelligence: The Real Secret to Success. 2nd ed. New York: AMACOM, 2015. ( READ CHAPTERS 1 - 4A ) 

2.  Toomey, Stella T., and Leeva C. Chung. Understanding Intercultural Communication. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2012. ( READ CHAPTER 1 )

BIBLE READINGS NEEDED FOR THE PAPER

1. ROMANS CHAPTERS 2 AND 3

DISCUSSION BOARD INSTRUCTIONS

You are required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 400 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge and be supported by:
1.  2 textbook citation 

2.  1 outside academic resource, and 

3.  2  Biblical citation. In addition to the thread, you are required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads.

DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM QUESTIONS

Discussion Board Forum 1
Topic: Communicating an Unchanging Gospel Message in a Changing World

Thread Prompt: How do the practices of intercultural communication and cultural intelligence provide insight and understanding as we seek to communicate an unchanging gospel message to people from diverse cultures and contexts?

NOTE: Please only apply for the paper if you have access to the textbooks required for the paper as above pls.

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LAW AND ETHICS

How do you think Mary might handle this situation ?

Could ignoring this situation have implication for planning patient care?

Using the ethical decision -making model, analyze this case

1 page , APA STYLE

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• Introduction (approximately 100–150 words)
  •    Biblical Metanarrative (approximately 150-200 words)
  •    Topic Example 1 (approximately 125–250 words)
  •    Topic Example 2 (approximately 125–250 words)
  •    Conclusion (approximately 100–150 words)
  The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of the unified and coherent nature of the Bible and the theological doctrines. One way to view Scripture is through the four major plot movements of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation. Considering biblical doctrines through these four plot movements can aid in our understanding of humanity and humanity’s relationship to God.
  After viewing the presentation, Understanding the Metanarrative, and completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to demonstrate the coherence of Scripture and share some of the implications of the unified message of the Bible.
  For this assignment, you must write a 600–1,000-word essay addressing the following prompt:
  The unity of the Bible is demonstrated through the Divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit on the human authors of Scripture. The study of theology uncovers and articulates the unity of all the biblical texts when they are taken together. From the list of approved doctrines to address, demonstrate the unified nature of the Bible by tracing that doctrine through the four major plot developments of Scripture.  
  For example, The Bible describes God as love in 1 John 4:8. The way to interpret “God is love” is to look at the biblical story that reveals God’s character through His actions. When looking at the idea of love through the four major plot movements in Scripture we see God’s love demonstrated in His creation of humanity, His patience with humanity after the fall, His sacrificial death to redeem humanity from the fall, and His restorative work through preparation of the heavenly home. (This example would be substantiated and demonstrated with biblical support, and be elaborated on within the essay.)
  Assignment Requirements:
  1.    Discuss the major movement of the biblical metanarrative, its main character, and its implications for understanding the unity of the biblical books.
  2.    Choose two topics from the approved topics list that are presented in Biblical doctrine with attention on how these theological topics unfold through the through the four major plot movements of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation.
  3.    Using your theological examples, share the implications that these examples provide humanity’s relationship to God.
  4.    Incorporate at least 2 theological references in your paper using course resources.
  5.    Incorporate at least 2 relevant biblical references.
  6.    Write a clear introductory paragraph including the thesis statement. A summative concluding paragraph must also be included.
  7.    Refer to the "Course Policies" in the course syllabus for the formatting expectations in this course.

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Galatians 6:9  “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

How can we press on to obtain our goals? How could you relate this scripture to the business world?

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Is it important for Christians to understand how the brain functions? Why? How can understanding how the brain works improve ministry?

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I had to write information as if I am observing my church service and to tell the difference between adults under 50 coming to church late compared to adults over 50. I had to interview people and at church to hear reason why they are late. I had to observe church service for 1 to 3 hours at each service. I have attached the notes and it had to have a Thesis and the format she asked is ASA for sociology and it is a research paper.

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a. Select 1 of the 2 activities:

1. Observe and reflect on an activity that is related to sexuality and childhood

development – as is discussed in your textbook.  Submit a brief, written reflection of the situation/activity observed.

1) Observe and compare 2 individuals or age groups (1 in each of the following ranges: 0-9 years and 10-18 years) during an activity or in a movie.

2) In your reflection discuss:

A) Discuss the age groups and the developmental stages.

B) Describe the situation or activity observed.

C) Identify primary and secondary sex characteristics present, how the individual/group adapts to these changes and their environment.

D) Were there any sexuality issues?

Some ideas for activities/events: attend – an age appropriate sporting event, a movie, a video parlor (Incredible Pizza etc), or a play.  Have fun thinking differently while completing this assignment! 

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Complete the activity >  1.  Children and Sex in Other Societies.  Some societies are openly accepting of sexual behavior in children and adolescents.  Consider the Mangaia, Trobriand Islanders, Lepcha, Romonum Islanders, Marquesas or another society of your choice.  Discuss: a. How parents respond to the sexual play of children.  B. How children learn about sexuality.  Who teaches them and in what setting or context?  C.  What is the relation between the sexuality of children and that of adults in the same society?

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Choose ONE Hindu God or Goddess. Why is this deity important in Hindu culture? What is the background/history of this deity? Explain why you chose that deity. What resonated with you about them? 

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Is Islam a Religion of Peace?

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The goal of this assignment is to generate ideas to reach out to people, and meet their needs within their environment. This is not about trying to get people to come to church, or become Christians. Jesus healed many people that never followed him. Many will ask “why” you want to serve, giving you numerous opportunities to share your story and, ultimately, the message of the Gospel. Read through the entire assignment instructions and examples before working on this assignment.

This assignment is comprised of 3 parts.
Part 1. Choose a public location to observe and record 25 observations about the location and people. (see ideas below)
Part 2. List 5 Bible scriptures relating to ministering to others.
Part 3. List 10 ideas of how someone could reach out to the people in the area and create 2 different plans to minister to the people in the area you observed. (see examples below)

Compile all 3 parts in the same APA formatted Word document to submit to the dropbox in D2L.

Part 1

Choose a public location where you can sit and observe the environment around you for at least 1 hour. You must realize that when entering this public place, you are entering a mini-subculture of America. Your role is to record a minimum of 25 observations regarding what is unique about the mini-subculture. What are the physical surroundings like? What activities are going on around you? What makes this place unique? What are the people like? What are their needs? The key to this assignment is observation. Your list should only include those things you actually saw with your own eyes, not assumptions you may have about what is occurring (examples below).

Part 2

List 5 Bible verses relating to ministering to others. The verses should be listed in full text with proper APA formatting.

Part 3

List 10 ways you could reach out to the people you observed. What could be provided for the people? How might their needs be met? Think about how you might create a bridge between yourself and this mini-subculture you chose to observe? How could you bridge into their lives taking into considering their specific needs? Think of at least two different plans to minister to, and serve the individuals in the mini-subculture. This is meant to challenge your creativity, do not limit yourself to what you think could be done practically. Pretend (within reason) that you have the resources and the permission of the owners of the place to do whatever you wanted. In fact, it might be helpful to put yourself in the place of the people you observed, and think about what kind of ministry, service or activity would attract and reach out to you! Also, think about matching the service to any particular needs/opportunities you listed in your observations. Incorporate an additional 5 scripture verses regarding ministry.

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The following example is meant to illustrate the types of observations you might make and to show you some creative, realistic ways to reach out to people you observed.
Suggestions for places to visit: Depending on the area consider going with another person or group for safety reasons.

City park.
Emergency room at a hospital.
Civic or government meeting (Rotary Club, school board, city council meetings).
An art class (or any other class).
Bingo hall.
Farmers Market.
Gun show.
Sporting event.
Motorcycle road rally.
Homeless shelter.
Bus station.
These observations and ideas to serve were taken from an instructor’s recent visit to a homeless shelter/mission.

Most of the people are dressed in ragged, dirty and/or inadequate clothing.
Most of the people are themselves dirty and suffer from poor hygiene.
The shelter has some basic, but adequate services to serve the homeless population such as shower/bathroom facilities, food service, computer and tv access, and staff who are able to refer individuals to various government and nonprofit services.
The shelter has a large kitchen and serves two meals a day, but there appears to be a shortage of staff and food.
Many of the people noticed my presence, but no one spoke to me (other than the staff who already knew why I was present at the shelter).
Just outside of the shelter, two men became involved in a verbal altercation that eventually elevated to a physical fist fight.
The number of people gathered around the two large TV's was at least twice the number of people using the computers.
Some of the ways to meet the needs that were observed in 1-4 above are:

Raise money or seek the donation of washers and dryers that could be available to the homeless population using the shelter. This would provide a good opportunity to include volunteers to help with this activity. (Can you imagine a Bible study or prayer time while they are washing their clothes?
Provide soap, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste to address hygiene needs.
Provide towels, shower curtains, and washcloths.
Recruit and organize teams of volunteers to work in the kitchen –cooking, serving, or cleaning up. This would not only serve the homeless population but also provide opportunities to show and share fellowship with others and to share your testimony and build relationships.
Provide literature with instructions on how to access Christian websites where individuals can find resources to meet their individual spiritual needs.

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https://hyperallergic.com/168990/how-beast-jesus-saved-a-spanish-town/



https://brightside.me/creativity-art/9-fatal-errors-of-restorers-which-shook-the-world-354560/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcRTmfvI68U

Read the short articles and watch the video linked above then answer the following questions. Answer the following questions, making sure that you write this in essay format and have at least 500 words.

1. What are your views on the outcome of beast Jesus? Did the eighty year old woman who restored it actually do the church a favor? Why or why not?

2. Why do you think that the Beast Jesus restoration wasn't quite as disturbing as the restorations shown in the video and in the one article?

3. Select a restoration fail other than Beast Jesus, and do more research on what happened. There are on line documentaries about the restoration of the Sistine Ceiling or Leonardo's last Supper that you can watch, for example, but also short articles that you can read. Cite your source or sources, and explain in detail what the restorer was trying to achieve, whether or not it was achieved, and how the restoration ruined the original work of art. You can also select a restoration success--remember that the goal is not to make the art work look new, but to give people a better idea of what it originally looked like. You should also provide a picture or a link to the restoration. Try to include your image in your response, but if you can't figure it out you can provide a link.