Overcoming Obstacles: God’s Guidance and the Power of Obedience
Introduction
Many people seek solutions to their problems in God. It is a great saying: “God does not tell you the size of your problem, but tells the problem the size of your God.” Why? Because in one way or another, we face problems in our path, and to raise our eyes to these “hills,” we seek help correctly only in the Lord.
God Prepares the People to Inherit the Promise
Bible Reading: Alian of God with the Aprong c15 – v13v18
DT c6 – 1-18
6.4-9 HEAR, ISRAEL. (Listen) 6.4 The LORD OUR GOD is ONE Lord.
Read MoreHistorical Evolution of Special Education: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times
Historical Evolution of Special Education
Ancient Greece and the Middle Ages
The origins of special education can be traced back to Classical Greece, where the concept of Theoretical Medicine emerged. In the Middle Ages, known as the Dark Psychiatric period, asylums provided care for children with disabilities.
19th and 20th Centuries
The 19th century saw the emergence of the concept of school integration, driven by the principle of standardization. In 1804, the first school for children with sensory
Read MoreThe Body in Pain: Cultural Perspectives on Suffering and Resistance
**Body Suffering and Strength: Cultural Perspectives on Pain and Resistance**
**Introduction**
Pain is an inherent part of human existence, shaping our myths, art, and entertainment. It is a catalyst for fear and reflection, leading us to question our mortality and pursue happiness. However, pain is not merely a biological phenomenon; it is also a cultural construct, influenced by societal beliefs and practices.
**The Culturalization of Pain**
The concept of the body is culturally defined, and so too
Read MoreUnderstanding the Sacramental Economy in Christianity
The Dynamics of Sacramental Religions
Various religions strive to connect with a higher being called God. Since God is a mystery and unseen, these religions utilize signs, symbols, and sacraments in their rituals and teachings. These elements represent God’s attributes and serve as tools for interaction. This course focuses on Christianity and its unique approach to sacraments as intermediaries to God.
The Dynamics of Sacramental Christianity: The Christian Sacramental Economy
The term “economy” in
Read MoreThe Struggle for Authority in Medieval and Renaissance Europe
This essay examines the development of a hierarchical world view and the struggle for authority in Europe. It explores how periodical imbalances impacted churches, society, and individuals, using historical and literary examples from writers like Dante Alighieri, Geoffrey Chaucer, and Erasmus. The essay also analyzes feudalism’s impact and its connection to the poem The Song of Roland, along with historical periods like the rise of towns, the decline of the medieval world and churches, and the Renaissance.
Read MoreA Journey Through History: From Early Middle Ages to the Reformation
Characteristics of the Early Middle Ages
- No centralized government
- No education
- No literacy
- Ends up with those who fight, farm, pray
- Feudalism
- Manorialism
Changes of the High Middle Ages
- Techniques in farming (horses, new plants)
- Trading got reestablished
- Merchants decided to stay at lord’s land and pay them monthly fee & form towns
- Universities
Late Middle Ages
- 100 year war: France & England, everything falls apart
- Magna Carta – Document John had to sign:
- Keep out of the church
- Should be a council of kings