Jaime Miguel Hodges Martinez’s Post

A Christian Response to Declining Morality in the U.S. As America faces a stark decline in moral values, the call for Christians to step forward as soldiers in God’s army has never been more urgent. The landscape of our nation shows that injustices and immorality are being exploited as tools by those in power, while too many who profess faith remain silent. If you identify as a Christian, it's time to see yourself not just as a follower but as an active soldier ready to confront evil, injustice, and false teachings. This isn't just about being in a battle; it's about being part of a movement to reclaim the moral high ground and restore integrity. Remember, when you fight for what's right, you’re not alone—God is on your side. It’s time to engage actively in this spiritual warfare, armed with love, truth, and righteousness. #GodsArmy #ChristianWarrior #MoralRevival #FightTheGoodFight #SpiritualWarfare

Christians aren’t getting enough heat for what is happening in Pal-ine. There are more Christian Zi*onists in the United States alone than there are Jews in the entire world, and it is directly because of Christian Zio*nism that Izrael has the kind of military, political, and social power that it has. Jewish Zio.nism without Christian Zio.nists would just be a fringe extremist movement without any systemic power. White Christianity is responsible for countless atrocities throughout history, where they used a bastardized version of their faith to justify chattel slavery, gen-o-cide, rape, destruction of the lands they came across, and so much else. Christians: you have a direct responsibility to push back against the extremism in your community and to dismantle the systems of oppression that your ancestors put into place and which you still benefit from today. And I expect to see you making A LOT more noise about Pal-ine.

Why are Israel and America so closely aligned? The answer may lie in a shared understanding of faith, survival, and divine guidance that has shaped both nations. Consider the words of Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli Prime Minister and military leader, who said: “We do not celebrate the victories of war, but we do celebrate the survival of our country. We shall always be able to defend our land and ensure our future, relying on our strength and our faith in G-d.” Rabin’s quote speaks to the truth, both Israel and Americas connection between the survival of a nation and its faith in a higher power is remarkable. Similarly, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln he declared: “It is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God… and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.” Both leaders, in different contexts, expressed a reliance on faith and divine truth to secure their nation’s future. It’s this shared belief that underpins the deep relationship between Israel and America—a bond built on the recognition that survival and success require more than just power; they demand a connection to something greater.

Today, we reflect on the profound words τετέλεσται ("It is finished") spoken by Jesus Christ on the cross. This statement goes beyond mere completion; it signifies victory and fulfillment in various contexts: - **Financial Context:** In ancient times, τετέλεσται marked debts & receipts as "paid in full," ensuring financial obligations were completely settled. - **Judicial Context:** Similarly, the term was used in legal settings to signify the completion of punishment for crimes, similar to a modern-day "sentence served" notice. - **Military Context:** In military history, τετέλεσται was shouted to declare full and final victory over enemies, signifying the successful overcoming of the opponent. In the ultimate sense, Jesus' declaration on the cross encapsulates these meanings: the debt of sin paid in full, justice served, and the ultimate triumph over darkness. Let's find inspiration in this message of redemption and victory for our own journeys. #Inspiration #Leadership #Faith #Resilience #Victory #Redemption #HistoricalContext #PersonalGrowth

The first example of how we can minister well is by being honest with ourselves and with others. We're going to use the Biblical example of David. We like to think David had it all together. He defeated Goliath, had a dominant military career, and God referred to him as "a man after [God's] own heart" (Acts 13:22). However, David didn't have it all together. Take a look at Psalms 22-23, where David writes things like "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" What can we learn from David's life? Not to hide our emotions. David went to God and let him know what was going on in his heart and mind in every season of his life. We need to stop believing the misconception of needing to have it all together in order to be an example of Christ to others. This week and going forward, we challenge you to be honest with yourself and others about what's going on in your heart and mind. You don't need to have it all together -- God doesn't expect you to be perfect. Share your genuine story and invite others into a similar place of honesty where they can meet God. #faithbasedleadership #faithdriven #faithful #faithdrivenentrepreneur #entrepreneur #workforce #ministry #Christian #David #honesty #honestyisthebestpolicy #emotions #genuine 

THE LORD’S description of the war-horse in the book of Job, dwells with unrivalled sublimity upon his fearlessness and eagerness for the fray. “Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength; he goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.” (Job 39:20–22.) This martial characteristic it were well for the Lord’s people to possess in their spiritual conflict with powers of darkness. Dauntless as Elijah, bold as Esaias, courageous as Nehemiah, faithful as Caleb, and valiant as David, should every servant of the Lord seek to be. Feeling that this is not the general character of God’s people in these days, we will labor to stir them up to greater daring and more confident courage. Is not timidity a common vice among Christian workers? Is not the sin so common as to have gained the countenance, or at least the sufferance of Christian society? Do not those ministers miss their mark, who in their love of modesty busy themselves in exalting cowardice into a virtue? Is it not a sin to educate God’s people into habits which unfit them for Christian warfare? Are not these such times as to demand a more manly bearing from believers than the most of them as yet exhibit? Continue Reading: https://wix.to/70EDgJr #newblogpost #spurgeon #biblestudy #christianliving #zechariah

Today 307AD Roman Emperor Constantine marries Fausta, daughter of the Emperor Maximian, later murdering her in 326 A Military Life of Constantine the Great Get this book UK at https://amzn.to/3oPMHSO Get the book USA at https://amzn.to/3H5YKX6 Much of Constantine I's claim to lasting fame rests upon his sponsorship of Christianity, and many works have been published assessing whether his apparent conversion was a real religious experience or a cynical political manoeuvre. However his path to sole rule of the Roman Empire depended more upon the ruthless application of military might than upon his espousal of Christianity. He fought numerous campaigns, many of them against Roman rivals for Imperial power, most famously defeating Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. In this new study, Ian Hughes assesses whether Constantine would have deserved the title 'the Great' for his military achievements alone, or whether the epithet depends upon the gratitude of Christian historians. All of Constantine's campaigns are narrated and his strategic and tactical decisions analysed. The organization, strengths and weaknesses of the Roman army he inherited are described and the effect of both his and his predecessors' reforms discussed. The result is a fresh analysis of this pivotal figure in European history from a military perspective.

Today 307AD Roman Emperor Constantine marries Fausta, daughter of the Emperor Maximian, later murdering her in 326 A Military Life of Constantine the Great Get this book UK at https://amzn.to/3oPMHSO Get the book USA at https://amzn.to/3H5YKX6 Much of Constantine I's claim to lasting fame rests upon his sponsorship of Christianity, and many works have been published assessing whether his apparent conversion was a real religious experience or a cynical political manoeuvre. However his path to sole rule of the Roman Empire depended more upon the ruthless application of military might than upon his espousal of Christianity. He fought numerous campaigns, many of them against Roman rivals for Imperial power, most famously defeating Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. In this new study, Ian Hughes assesses whether Constantine would have deserved the title 'the Great' for his military achievements alone, or whether the epithet depends upon the gratitude of Christian historians. All of Constantine's campaigns are narrated and his strategic and tactical decisions analysed. The organization, strengths and weaknesses of the Roman army he inherited are described and the effect of both his and his predecessors' reforms discussed. The result is a fresh analysis of this pivotal figure in European history from a military perspective.

Today 307AD Roman Emperor Constantine marries Fausta, daughter of the Emperor Maximian, later murdering her in 326 A Military Life of Constantine the Great Get this book UK at https://amzn.to/3oPMHSO Get the book USA at https://amzn.to/3H5YKX6 Much of Constantine I's claim to lasting fame rests upon his sponsorship of Christianity, and many works have been published assessing whether his apparent conversion was a real religious experience or a cynical political manoeuvre. However his path to sole rule of the Roman Empire depended more upon the ruthless application of military might than upon his espousal of Christianity. He fought numerous campaigns, many of them against Roman rivals for Imperial power, most famously defeating Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. In this new study, Ian Hughes assesses whether Constantine would have deserved the title 'the Great' for his military achievements alone, or whether the epithet depends upon the gratitude of Christian historians. All of Constantine's campaigns are narrated and his strategic and tactical decisions analysed. The organization, strengths and weaknesses of the Roman army he inherited are described and the effect of both his and his predecessors' reforms discussed. The result is a fresh analysis of this pivotal figure in European history from a military perspective.

THE HUMAN ELEMENTS OF WAR. Nature and scriptures should be compared. The priests misread the scripture, the philosophers misconstrue nature. Hence they are at war and never compare their differences......... Louis Claude de. St. Martin Introspecting these first three elements of war ...... POSSESSION, POWER AND FAME. POSSESSION Any individual who has an in-ordinate desire of possession that is unmitigated by a restraining impulse, moral or otherwise, is relentless in gaining his end. POWER Power has no indwelling value, that is ,it is neither good nor bad. It is only the manner in which and what is it is applied that attributes a value to power. FAME Fame is the aggrandisement of the ego. The ego is self, and the self strives to be. To live is no satisfaction to the ego. It must be accepted and recognised. I believe that world peace must begin with individuals when we apply Empathy in these human elements of war that are necessary for Human development. Good morning! Did you know that ; let Achilles fight for honour, let king Agamemnon fight for power . And let the gods decide which man to glorify was one of the reasons Trojan war lasted for too long.