MJY Strategies
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Aug-23-2020 | MJY StrategiesFostering Peace in Violent Regions
Many of the regions we work have been steeped in decades of violence. Militant groups capitalize on this culture by actively recruiting among the youth, offering them paid positions in rebel groups and using education to try to convince them to join extremist causes.
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Aug-16-2020 | MJY StrategiesOscar’s Story
When we met Oscar we could see his heart to help his community: his desire to educate, to keep children out of militant groups, to improve the quality of life in their remote village. We could see it so clearly was because he was already doing it—and without pay.
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Aug-09-2020 | MJY StrategiesDreaming with Leaders
Many organizations work within a prescribed—or a one-size-fits-all—approach to impacting their respective communities. Where these approaches can fall short is in failing to recognize and empower the most important vision of all: that of the local leaders…
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Aug-02-2020 | MJY StrategiesThe Strategy of Education in Conflict Prone Regions
We believe you can shift cultures away from violence with the simple tool of education. But will students actively learn if they are going hungry? Our education-based approach goes so much farther than the classroom…
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Jul-25-2020 | MJY StrategiesThe Top Rewards Plan
When Jesus claims there is a reward in loving enemies, he is hoping we might win one as an eternal friend. (Matthew 5:46) When he recommends we pray “in secret” that is so we focus on the person of God and not “spirituality” as our reward. (Matthew 6:5-6)
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Jul-18-2020 | MJY StrategiesBlack Fathers Matter
Circumstances are making many black fathers MIA throughout society, so it is not too much of a surprise that they are also missing from the official #BlackLivesMatter website. My blog explores expressions of family, the value that fathers add, and especially why #BlackFathersMatter in developing an amazing rising generation.
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Jul-11-2020 | MJY StrategiesA Circular Path To Circumventing Burnout
Have you ever been seriously burnt out or worried that you might be? This blog contains a simple spiritual key to help protect you from burnout.
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Jul-04-2020 | MJY StrategiesWhat God Did And Didn’t Do In The Cross
The cross is the absolute highest revelation of God’s heart. In the cross Jesus humbled the active powers of Sin and Death and gifted absolute forgiveness to the world by his sacrifice. We are all invited to encounter God in the cross. The most mature, spirit-filled and joy-overflowing life we can live is one that loves like Jesus does. Jesus lived towards his passion while on earth and reigns from his passion in the eternal realm. The cross is not a one time stand. Not a light switch we turn on when convenient. Jesus is a power receptacle, always on. The dunamis love of the cross is always bursting with life from him.
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Jun-29-2020 | MJY StrategiesHearing God Through Enemies
Learning to hear God through our enemies is very powerful. God is often speaking to us in matters where we are blind and deaf. However, an enemy’s words and actions are sharp enough to penetrate our barriers to hearing God’s voice.
There are three categories of questions developed in my blog when faithfully practiced, will train us to hear God through others who are very different than us, especially enemies. If you are serious about avoiding racism and finding postures of tolerance that are healthy, these questions are worth your time.
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Jun-20-2020 | MJY StrategiesThe Leadership Call Of The African American Community
About 14 years ago, I was told to give a prophetic word to an African American Church. I didn’t have a clue what to say but as I prayed and wondered if God would say anything, the words fell into my head like rain out of blue sky. The perspective I heard has forever impacted the way I have thought about the African American community.
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Jun-14-2020 | MJY StrategiesSlavery That Defeats Racism
Would I (choose your skin color) be willing to be a slave to a (choose another race or color) and serve them?
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Jun-06-2020 | MJY StrategiesTesting Yourself for Racism
Are you concerned about racism? Here is a 2 minute video on an easy self check for racism and you can dive into deeper perspectives by reading the blog.
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Jun-01-2020 | MJY StrategiesAmerican Police and the African American
Understanding the roots of modern policing offers deep insight for those concerned with violence and racism. Police systems and structures that have emerged in modern society are historically rooted in protecting corporate money, political power and injustices like slavery.
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May-24-2020 | MJY StrategiesThe Unique Gift Of Forgiveness We Can Give
How powerful is the gift of forgiveness? How is forgiveness uniquely different for God's people? Jump into the blog to learn more!
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May-17-2020 | MJY StrategiesJudging With A Purpose
When we judge something, we are actually determining its purpose, it's functionality. How do we apply judging to positively impact other people around us?
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