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Memo from God
by Julie Parton, Ph.D.
To: Jesus Christ, Commander-in-Chief, Spiritual Armed Forces
Subject: Request for Transfer
Dear Lord:
I am writing this to You to request a transfer to a desk job. I herewith present my reasons:
I began my career as a private, but because of the intensity of the battle, You have quickly moved me up in the ranks. You have made me an officer and have given me a tremendous amount of responsibility. There are many soldiers and recruits under my charge. I am constantly being called upon to dispense wisdom, make judgments, and find solutions to complex problems. You have placed me in a position to function as an officer, when in my heart I know I have only the skills of a private.
I realize that You have promised to supply all I need for the battle. But Sir, I must present you a realistic picture of my equipment. My uniform, once so crisp and starched, is now stained with tears and the blood of those I have tried to assist. The sole of my boots are cracked and worn from the miles I have walked, trying to enlist and encourage troops. My weapons are marred, tarnished, and chipped from constant battle against the Enemy. Even the Book of Regulations I was issued has been torn and tattered from endless use. The words are now smeared.
You have promised You would be with me throughout; but the noise of the battle is so loud and the confusion is so great, I can neither see nor hear you. I feel so alone. I'm tired. I'm discouraged. I have battle fatigue. I would never ask You for a discharge. I love being in Your service. But, I humbly request a demotion and transfer. I'll file papers or clean latrines! Just get me out of the battle, please, Sir.
Your faithful, but tired,
Solider
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To: Faithful but Tired Soldier, Spiritual Armed Forces
Location: The Battlefield
Subject: Transfer Request
Dear Soldier:
Your request for transfer has been denied. I herewith present my reasons:
- You are needed in this battle.
- I have selected you, and I will keep My Word to supply your needs.
- You do not need a demotion & transfer. (Believe me, you'd never cut it on latrine duty!)
- You need a period of “R&R” - Renewal and Rekindling.
For this reason, I am setting aside a place on the battlefield that is insulated from all sound and fully protected from the enemy. I will meet you there and I will give you rest. I will remove your old equipment and “make all things new.”
You have been wounded in the battle, My soldier. Your wounds are not visible, but you have received grave internal injuries.
You need to be healed. I will heal you. You have been weakened in battle. You need to be strengthened. I will strengthen you and be your strength.
I will instill within you confidence and ability. My words will rekindle you with a renewed love, zeal, and enthusiasm. Report to Me tattered and empty, and I will refill you.
Compassionately,
Your Commander-in-Chief
Heartbeat Academy
Heartbeat International Academy offers life-affirming leaders, staff members, volunteers, and supporters access to pregnancy help training through various educational formats tailored to the needs of pregnancy help professionals. Webinars provide on-demand training accessible anytime and anywhere with an internet connection, featuring a growing selection of programs at cost-effective prices. Online courses offer customizable options for group instruction or self-paced study, available 24/7 with dynamic, multi-media activities and progress-tracking features. Additionally, Heartbeat Academy hosts live virtual classes each quarter, taught by Heartbeat faculty members. These classes, varying in topic and length, provide in-depth training designed to enhance your expertise over a few weeks.
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Plus, the Academy offers an online Store with a library of previously recorded training and in-depth Manuals.
Essentially, with Academy, we hope to offer a one-stop shop where pregnancy help leaders can access sector-specific training that will help them and their organizations continue to serve their clients and communities with excellence. We recognize the difficulty of trying to research where to go get training on raising funds, leading organizations, and serving clients, while simultaneously doing all of those things so our goal is to come alongside you to make it a bit easier. With our new learning plans feature, it’s even easier to identify what you need to know about any given topic and locate those trainings and resources that you need to raise funds, lead your organization, serve clients, etc. It doesn’t take much effort in today’s age to find a piece of information or training video online, but what sets Academy apart is our training goes beyond social work, Christian counseling, and nursing education, instead offering training and information through a Christian worldview specific to our pregnancy help community. With the expertise that we tap into through our faculty, we’re able to provide sector-specific training which means we’re not just training nurses in the physics and technical stuff on ultrasound, but training nurses to perform ultrasound in a pregnancy help organization as part of the process of building a relationship with that client. Not just the latest information on chemical abortion, but how best to respond to clients in this shortened window of opportunity. Now with our learning plan feature added in, even if you don’t know where to start, and don’t know what you don’t know you have a built-in guidance system of sorts to help make sure you find the right training for you. The short answer is anywhere and everywhere! When Heartbeat Academy was first launched, we focused on creating online coursework and a virtual learning space; that was what we were missing! Since 2020, we've brought those virtual and in-person worlds together so that now by completing the surveys offered onsite you can receive credit for training you’re doing in person with Heartbeat as well as credit for those digital and online training.
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Plus, Affiliates receive 20% in the Academy! Click here to learn more.
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With each webinar in the Heartbeat Academy, we now include an affiliate bonus registration for another member of your staff!
Each registration gives you access to the live presentation for yourself AND access for 1 additional person from your affiliated organization to access the recording through Heartbeat Academy! That recording access includes all the benefits of the webinar, including any CEUs offered.
How? Just register for yourself, and when the recording becomes available, you'll have the opportunity to enroll your additional staff member. That's one more benefit of being a Heartbeat International affiliate!
Balancing Faith and Compassion: Addressing Gender Identity in Pregnancy Help Organizations
Wednesday, January 22 from 12pm - 1pm Eastern Time
Presented by Heartbeat International
Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore the delicate intersection of religious beliefs and gender identity in the context of pregnancy help organizations. This session will provide guidance on how to align your organization's mission with compassionate care for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria, while navigating the complex landscape of legal, ethical, and spiritual considerations.
We will cover:
- Legal Frameworks: Understand how local, state, and federal laws on discrimination affect policy-making in religious organizations.
- LGBTQIA+ Definitions: Clarify key terms like LGB, T+, transgender, non-binary, and gender fluidity, including new research on the topic of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria.
- Theological Perspectives: Discuss how to serve transgender individuals in a way that reflects Jesus' teachings on inclusivity and compassion, without compromising on religious principles.
- Practical Strategies: Learn how to create safe, supportive environments, handle pronoun usage, manage room-sharing policies, and respect parental decisions regarding gender identity.
- Recovery and Detransition: Address the needs of those in recovery or a de-transition, providing insights and resources for support.
This webinar is crucial for ministry leaders, caregivers, and anyone involved in religious organizations seeking to uphold their faith while providing empathetic, informed care to all members of their community. We will conclude with an interactive Q&A to tackle your specific concerns and questions.
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