The Art of Successful Living with Joanne Williams

Daniel Chapter 7: Being the Salt of the Earth: Thriving in a Pluralistic World

In this episode of The Art of Successful Living, I, Joanne Williams, delve into the challenges Christians face in our secular society. Drawing inspiration from the book of Daniel, I discuss the importance of living as a believer, maintaining a strong connection to God through prayer, and embodying the Word of God that we preach. I emphasize the need for Christians to be like Daniel, who held on to his convictions despite facing numerous obstacles, and to fight the good fight while finishing their course. By listening to this episode, Christians will feel better equipped to navigate and make a positive impact in today's secular world.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Make a positive difference in the world while staying true to Christian principles.
Appreciate the significance of prayer, conviction, and leading a sanctified life.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:01 - Introduction, 00:01:05 –
 Living in a Pluralistic World, 00:04:09 –
Being the Salt of the Earth, 00:11:09 –
 The Importance of Prayer, 00:18:40 –
 Courage of Convictions, 00:21:03 –
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Daniel’s Dream and the destiny of America

The Rise and Fall of Empires: Is America Next?
As I studied the book of Daniel and discovered the stages of empire-building, I couldn't help but see the similarities between them and America's decline. I was filled with despair at the thought that this great nation might be destined for destruction--but then, I found strength and hope in the power of our faith.
In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Uncover the hidden messages behind Daniel's Dream and its impact on modern times. 2. Contemplate the destiny of America through the lens of biblical perspective. 3. Delve into Glubb Pasha's Seven Stages of Empire Building and their relevance today. 4. Grasp the complexities of immigration, cultural issues, and expansive welfare programs. 5. Learn how to craft an informed Christian response to America's decline. 6. Reflect on personal beliefs and responsibilities in light of the presented topics.  The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:08 -                              Introduction,
00:01:30 -                              The Destiny of America,
00:09:09 -                              The Intellectual Age,
00:13:56 -                              Christian Response,
00:15:17 -                              Closing Thoughts,

Daniel’s Dream: The Son of Man

Here's what I cover in this episode:
1. What is the significance of Jesus being referred to as the "Son of Man" in Daniel chapter seven?
2. What is the message of repentance being preached prior to the second coming of Jesus?
3. What does it mean that two people in one bed, one will be taken and the other left, as described in Luke chapter 17?
0:02:07Let's begin with Daniel chapter seven, verses 13 through 14. It reads, I was watching in the night visions and behold one like the Son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. Heaven coming with the clouds of heaven. Let me do this all over again.
00:02:43And it reads, I was watching in the night visions and behold one like the Son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He came to the Ancient of Days and they brought him near before him. Then to him was given dominion and glory, and a kingdom that all peoples, nations and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion which shall not pass away, and his kingdom, the witch, shall not be destroyed. Okay, so we need to note right here that this is the first reference to the Messiah as the Son of man.
00:03:34Jesus is also referred to as the Son of man all throughout the New Testament as well. In 2 Thessalonians2:8, Paul told the church at THESSALONICA he said this and the Lawless One will be revealed. Who is that lawless one? The Antichrist, the beast that I spoke about last time with the mouth, uttering great boasts. He's going to be revealed.
00:04:08Whom, Paul goes on to say, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of his mouth and destroy with the brightness of his coming. But we're going to flip back to Daniel. And Daniel goes on to say the same stone mentioned in Daniel chapter2 is the Son of man.
00:04:41The same stone who is the Son of man receives the fifth and final kingdom, which endures forever and will not be destroyed. You can go back and read that in Daniel, chapter two, verses 34 through 35. That stone is another reference to Jesus. Jesus is the Messiah, who is being referred to as the stone. The Bible goes on to tell us something more.
00:05:15So here's where I want you to really pay attention about this Son of man. I am going to be reading from the NIV version of the Bible. Luke, chapter 17, and I'm going to start reading from verse 26. And I'm going to stop at verse 37,
00:07:57Okay, so that's the word of the Lord. Now, what this is talking about is the coming of Christ. And these Scriptures speak to his second coming. And it tells us what it will be like. It's telling us about the culture, about society, what things will be happening in the world.
00:13:14Here is what was happening in the days of Noah. Genesis, chapter six and seven. Go back and read those two chapters. 1. Noah had God's message calling the people to enter into the ark. He told everybody, get ready, get ready, get ready.
00:13:382. The problem was the people were content to keep the status quo and they didn't care about God's message. They didn't give a hoot or a holler about that. They were busy, they were doing their own thing. Everybody's having a good time and life is good, and we're not worried about a thing. 3. God brought destruction upon the world at that time with the flood.
00:15:244. So why does God tell us about Sarah's heart?
00:16:265.God pulled lot out of Sodom using two angels. Genesis chapter 19.
00:16:526. God burned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. And that's also in Genesis chapter 19.
00:17:251. The second coming, the presence of the Son of God is an event that will take place at a certain period of time. Nobody knows the day or the time, but it will take place.  2. The Bible tells unbelievers to repent and come to Christ, who is the only place of safety. 3. At Jesus second coming, he will be plainly visible to all.
00:18:07
No matter how close two people may be in life, they have no guarantee of the same eternal destiny.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Daniel’s Dream: The Ancient of Days

When the Ancient of Days takes His seat, the little boastful horn is destroyed, inspiring Christian believers to take up the challenge to spread the gospel.
learn about Judgment of the unrighteous from  the Book of Daniel, chapter seven. It discusses how God's plan for the future began in eternity past, and how the Rapture of the Church could happen at any moment. It mentions the four beasts in the chapter representing four kingdoms and the ten horns representing ten nations. It also talks about how the little horn is the Antichrist and how God's judgement will consume all opposition, with Jesus being given the everlasting dominion and kingdom which will never pass away. We are encouraged to read Daniel chapter one through seven to gain a better understanding of the lesson.
"Now is the moment. Place your faith in Jesus Christ, who died to take away your sin and rose again to give you eternal life."
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Who is the Ancient of Days mentioned in the Book of Daniel and what does it tell us about God's plan for the future?
2. What does the Bible tell us about the coronation of Jesus Christ as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?
3. What are the implications of the judgment described in Daniel chapter seven?
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[00:00:00]
This podcast is about learning how to overcome personal difficulties, make better choices, and cultivate a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. We are still studying the Book of Daniel, chapter seven. The next great event on God's prophetic calendar is the Rapture of the Church. Are you ready?
[00:02:55]
The prophet Daniel is unquestionably one of the most remarkable men. The book that bears his name traces his life from his teenage years through his days past the age of 80. Two general truths follow Daniel's interpretation or the work that he left us. First, we really are living in the last days. Second, all investment in earthly kingdoms are at best only temporary.
[00:04:47]
The four beast in Daniel chapter seven represents four kingdoms. There are ten horns which represent ten kingdoms or nations. Out of that, another smaller horn that Daniel describes as the Antichrist will arise. So that's our review today.
[00:10:18]
The verse says that the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed. It describes humanity standing before God in judgment. Who is the son of man who is coming? None other than Jesus Christ himself.
 

Daniel’s Dream: Revealing The 4 Kingdoms

What is the meaning of Daniel's Dream? Do you want to know the future? God knows the future. Daniel tells us of God's plans for the future. God Almighty gives this prophet supernatural knowledge of things to come. History has proved that God knows the end from the beginning. 
 
In this episode you will learn the following:
1. What does the dream in the book of Daniel reveal about bible prophecy?
2. What did the four beasts in Daniel's dream represent, and what do they tell us about the past and the future?
3. How important to build a relationship with Jesus Christ now.
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Daniel’s Dream and the Four Beasts

 When Daniel is forced to leave his homeland and settle in a hostile Babylonian kingdom, he went thru the training process of the Babylonians and yet maintained his faith in God. His story can help us understand God's plan for the future and how we too can remain faithful to God under cultural pressure.
In the seventh chapter of the book of Daniel, Daniel has a dream of four winds of heaven turning up the great sea, four beasts each different from the other, and the fourth beast with ten horns. The dream also informs us about the coming of the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man. We must remember that,
"We have been bought with a price to be ambassadors for Christ, and our salvation is nearer to us than when we believed."
In this episode, you will learn the following:
 
1. what was the dream that Daniel had in the seventh chapter of the book of Daniel?
2. What does Bible prophecy have to do with it?
3. Why is Bible prophecy so important?
 
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Real Life and How to Live It Successfully

Does giving up control over your own life feel like you’re about to lose everything? Like things are going to fall apart? Never forget that Jesus loves you and wants to help carry that control. 
In this episode of the Art of Successful Living, Joanne covers the book of Mark 8:35 which signifies the importance of giving your life to Jesus Christ so He can save it. She explains further how giving up control to Jesus will deliver you from the hopelessness of a life without his guidance and love.
Listen in to learn why following Jesus will help you know what it means to live abundantly now and to have eternal life as well. You will also hear how only Jesus knows what real life is, which is why he wants you to give Him reigns of yours.
“We should be willing to lose our lives for the sake of the gospel, not because our lives are useless, but because nothing even life itself can compare to what we gain in Christ.” [5:08]
What You Will Learn:
[0:37] Intro
[1:47] Getting to know Jesus and what He can do for your life. 
[4:34] How Jesus wants us to choose to follow Him, to stop trying to control our destiny, and instead let Him direct us.
[5:45] Make your life easier and better by letting Jesus take the wheel of your life.
[11:15] The power of prayer in allowing God’s guidance into your life. 
[12:22] Understanding the three main goals of this podcast is helping you lead a righteous and successful Christian life.
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Redeemed from Rejection: Sister Wives

This week's episode picks up from last week when we discuss rejection. What is it? Then we looked at the biblical story of two sisters who married the same man whose name was Jacob. One sister was loved and the other was unloved. In today's episode you will learn 6 ways to overcome rejection.
1. God sees you
2 Set your identity in God and believe what God says about you.
3. People can complement you, but they can never validate you.
4. Praise shifts the focus from what you don't have to what you do have.
5. Practice positive self-affirmations.
6. Find your tribe.

Redeemed From Rejection

Do you have a Valentine (a special loved one)? February is the month of valentines here in the U.S. A valentine is the celebration of romance and love. Have you ever loved someone, and they didn't love you back? Have you ever faced rejection? Rejection feels lousy! Even Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer had to deal with rejection. today's bible story comes Genesis chapter 29 and Genesis 30: 1-24. This new series is called: Redeemed from Rejection.
Highlights from this episode:
The thought for the day.
The beginning bible story of Leah and Rachel. Genesis chapters 29 and 30.
The moral of the Ugly Duckling Story.
My thoughts about the story.
What exactly is rejection.
What does the bible have to say about rejection?

CONSECRATION 2023 PART 5

The 6th and 7th reason why consecration is so important.  
1. What keeps you from being carried away captive? 
2. Did you know consecration doesn't just benefit you?
3. Do you know who is your main prayer partner?
With all that is going on today we need someone who is steadfast, absolutely reliable in every situation and season.  Whose prayers are always going to get the results we need.
(6th) reason for consecration: Consecration is your why to God through the Blood of Jesus, who is our High Priest forever- "holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners"- interceding on our behalf. Hebrews 7:17-28, Jeremiah 13:15-17
(7th) reason for consecration: Jesus is our role model for a consecration life. Hebrews 10:9-14, 2 Timothy 2:17-21.