NEW Bulgarian Bible Theological Dictionary

When there’s a failure to communicate

When leaders are constantly flummoxed by those who don’t seem to get it, there exists both a leadership and communications problem. Show me a leader with poor communication skills and I’ll show you someone who will be short-lived in their position. Great leaders can communicate effectively across mediums, constituencies, and environments. They are active listeners, fluid thinkers, and know when to dial it up, down, or off.

PUTIN halts gas supplies to BULGARIA

WARSAW/SOFIA/KYIV, April 27 (Reuters) – Europe should stop depending on Russia for trade after Moscow halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland for not paying in roubles, Ukraine said, as the shutoff exposed the continent’s weaknesses and divisions on Wednesday.

The decision, denounced by European leaders as “blackmail”, comes as Russia’s own economy wilts under sanctions and Western countries are sending more arms to Kyiv despite warnings from the Kremlin to back off.

Gazprom (GAZP.MM), Russia’s gas export monopoly, suspended gas supplies “due to absence of payments in roubles”, as stipulated in a decree from Russian President Vladimir Putin that aims to soften the impact of sanctions.

“The sooner everyone in Europe recognizes that they cannot depend on Russia for trade, the sooner it will be possible to guarantee stability in European markets,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Wednesday. While the president of the European Commission said Gazprom’s move was “yet another attempt by Russia to use gas as an instrument of blackmail”, EU member state ambassadors asked the executive for clearer guidance on whether sending euros breached sanctions. France will host a meeting of EU energy ministers on May 2 to discuss how to deal with Russia’s move. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia remained a reliable energy supplier and denied it was engaging in blackmail.

He declined to say how many countries had agreed to switch to paying for gas in roubles but other European customers said gas supplies were flowing normally.

On the battlefield, Ukraine reported that Russian troops had made gains in the east. Russia reported a number of blasts on its side of the border, and a blaze at an arms depot. Kyiv called the explosions “karma”.

Ukraine said Russian forces had used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse a pro-Ukraine rally in Kherson, the first big city it has seized. A series of powerful explosions caused by rockets hit the centre of Kherson late on Wednesday, Ria News agency reported.  The invasion of Ukraine has reduced towns and cities to rubble, and forced more than 5 million people to flee abroad in a conflict that has prompted fears of wider conflict in the West, unthought of for decades.

Moscow calls it a “special operation” to disarm Ukraine. Kyiv and its allies call the war an unprovoked act of aggression. With so many EU members reliant on Russian energy, the European Commission has said the EU’s gas buyers can engage with Russia’s payment scheme provided certain conditions are met. Germany’s main importer, Uniper (UN01.DE), said it could pay without violations. Austria and Hungary, among others, have also indicated they will take this route.

Bulgaria and Poland, former Soviet-era satellites that have since joined the EU and NATO, are the only two European countries with Gazprom contracts due to expire at the end of 2022, which meant their search for alternatives was under way.

160,000 Pentecostals in Bulgaria Reported by the NEW Encyclopedia of Global Pentecostalism

How many people die in the Great Tribulation?

We start with roughly 8 billion population

Revelation 6:8 KJV “And I looked, and behold a pale horse. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.”

8 bil : 4 = 2 billion dead

6 billion left alive after Rev. 6

Rev. 9:15-18 another 1/3 of the world’s population will be dead

6 bil : 3 = 2 billion dead

4 billion left alive after Rev. 9

4 bil out of the original 8 bil is 50%

The odds that anyone would survive the Great Tribulation are 50:50 or even less…

Last Days’ Prophecy Unfolding

“Israel has to be reborn as the country. Check. Jews have to be coming back en masse and resettling here. Check. Jews have to rebuild the ancient ruins. Check. They have to make modern Israel prosperous. Check. And they have to be living securely in the land,”
04:00 Invasion toward ISRAEL (Rev. 12)
06:00 The mark (Rev. 13)
06:27 10 kings (Rev. 17:12)
06:44 Ross of Magago (Ezek. 38 & 39)
07:35 War (Rev. 19:19)
08:33 Do not damage the oil and the wine (Rev. 6:6)
09:00 China (Rev.16:12–16)
14:25 World War 3 (Rev. 19:19)
14:45 Chemical weapons (Rev. 9)
15:00 to the end – America NOT in Biblical prophecy
https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-702069

Maintaining Internal Motivation in Midst of Pandemic

by Kathryn N. Donev, LPC/MSHP, NCC
The following are some highlights to encourage you this new year in midst of the uncertainty of a global pandemic with 1) Product Placement, 2) Cognitive Dissonance, and 3) Mass Formation Psychosis surrounding us daily.

Motivation has been explored from the beginning of time. Questions such as “What is motivation?” and “How can one become motivated?” continue to be discussed and analyzed. Many theories of how to provoke individuals exist. Some authorities feel that the key is the use of a reward system in which an individual is enticed to act by an external motivator. Conversely, other experts believe in the concept of “self-talk” where one simply talks positively to become inspired. Scholars continue to debate the sources of motivation and it has been described in a variety of ways. From a Christian perspective, motivation can be defined as occurring when an individual is convinced of the appropriateness and urgency of goals, to the degree that he or she is driven not from without, but from within to act and continues to act in order to reach these goals, despite what others do or think.

In order to understand motivation, one must be aware of its sources. These include those that arise from within oneself and those that derive from external factors. One of the main sources of external motivation is financial incentives. Other external motivators include social pressure as well as magnetic personalities; those that have the ability to attract individuals who may fail to consider the implications of becoming enticed. External motivators inspire individuals to act first and think later. In such cases, one is solely moved by outside incentive. Alternatively, individuals may experience genuine motivation, which comes from within oneself.

Before addressing how to become genuinely motivated, a further distinction must be made between “internal” and “external” motivation. Internal motivation is what the author considers to be true motivation due to it being internally generated and not externally stimulated. Excitement occurs based on personal interest or passion. It is grounded on a decision to identify with that task, resulting in belongingness and not because of any external incentive.

On the other hand, the author views external motivation as an artificial stimulus. It is fake in the sense that it produces emotional stimulation, which may lead to excitement without creating an awareness of the true source of such feelings. In other words, support or positive reinforcement from others may create a feeling towards action, which may dissipate once the peripheral source is removed. External motivation is based on outside or perhaps selfish incentives. One may ask the question, “What is in it for me?” External motivation causes one to become consumed with personal rewards, rather than focusing on the goal at hand. Nevertheless, it is important to note that in the early stages of motivation, people may need emotional encouragement from others in order to promote action. However, individuals are not truly motivated as defined above, unless their actions are produced by internal motives regardless of the presence of support from others.

Rewind 20 Years: Services Held

1	01/02/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
2	01/06/2002 AM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
3	01/08/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
4	01/09/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
5	01/13/2002 AM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
6	01/15/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
7	01/16/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
8	01/17/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
9	01/20/2002 AM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
10	01/20/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
11	01/23/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
12	01/24/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
13	01/25/2002 PM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
14	01/27/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
15	01/29/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
16	01/30/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
17	02/01/2002 PM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
18	02/03/2002 AM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
19	02/03/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
20	02/05/2002 PM	Buxton Suburb Home Group	Sofia, BG
21	02/06/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
22	02/07/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
23	02/10/2002 AM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
24	02/10/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
25	02/12/2002 PM	Buxton Suburb Home Group	Sofia, BG
26	02/13/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
27	02/16/2002 PM	New Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
28	02/17/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
29	02/20/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
30	02/21/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
31	02/24/2002 AM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
32	02/24/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
33	02/25/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
34	02/25/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
35	02/25/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
36	02/26/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
37	02/26/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
38	02/26/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
39	02/27/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
40	02/27/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
41	02/27/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
42	02/28/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
43	02/28/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
44	02/28/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
45	02/28/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
46	03/01/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
47	03/01/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
48	03/01/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
49	03/02/2002 AM	New Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
50	03/03/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
51	03/04/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
52	03/04/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
53	03/05/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
54	03/05/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
55	03/05/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
56	03/06/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
57	03/06/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
58	03/06/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
59	03/06/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
60	03/07/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
61	03/07/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
62	03/07/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
63	03/07/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
64	03/08/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
65	03/08/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
66	03/08/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
67	03/09/2002 PM	New Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
68	03/10/2002 AM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
69	03/12/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
70	03/12/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
71	03/12/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
72	03/13/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
73	03/13/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
74	03/13/2002 AM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
75	03/13/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
76	03/14/2002 АM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
77	03/14/2002 АM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
78	03/14/2002 АM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
79	03/14/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
80	03/15/2002 АM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
81	03/15/2002 АM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
82	03/15/2002 АM	Bulgarian Evangelical Theological Institute	Sofia, BG
83	03/16/2002 PM	New Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
84	03/17/2002 AM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
85	03/18/2002 PM	Sugar Factory Church of God	Sofia, BG
86	03/20/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
87	03/24/2002 AM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG
88	03/24/2002 PM	Pravetz Church of God	Pravetz, BG
89	03/27/2002 PM	Central Church of God	Sofia, BG

RUSSIA/UKRAINE WAR: ENTER the BIRTH PANGS

Takeaways from our recent message series on Last Minutes of the Last Days: Last Things before the Rapture

Jesus pointed out that in the last days just before his imminent return there shall be terrible times characterized by wars, rumors of wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, these are the beginning of more sorrows to come. We’re all witnessing these things NOW in our generation.

The last minutes of the last days are unfolding before our eyes. After two years of pro-pandemic thinking, just in the past few weeks we’ve been introduced with a series of Eschatological Milestones.

WAR on UKRAINE (Pointing toward Israel): ENTER the BIRTH PANGS

WAR

Nuclear instability not at one, not at two, but at three major nuclear plants in Ukraine
https://www.npr.org/2022/03/11/1085427380/ukraine-nuclear-power-plant-zaporizhzhia

U.S. President Biden visiting Eastern Europe only days after Kamala Harris visited there.

Belarus to get involved https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraine-says-russian-aircraft-fired-belarus-ukrainian-air-space-2022-03-11/

Iran attacks American consulate in Iraq AGAIN https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/missiles-target-us-consulate-north-iraq-casualties-83412862

China warns of ‘worst consequences’ for any country that supports Taiwan militarily
https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-worst-consequences-taiwan-military-support-warning

NATURE

Turkey is ready to flood a second channel from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. Dries up the Euphrates and Tiger rivers (as in Revelation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxrgKfRIdW0

Earthquakes in Utah (of ALL places in the world)

ECONOMY 

Digital Dollar as last stop before setting the financial system of the Apocalypse
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/11/tech/us-digital-dollar-cbdc/index.html

Saudi Arabia Considers Accepting Yuan Instead of Dollars for Chinese Oil Sales

https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-arabia-considers-accepting-yuan-instead-of-dollars-for-chinese-oil-sales-11647351541

BULGARIA

Bulgarian Army now drafting while the Bulgarian government suddenly re-examines our network of bomb shelters long forgotten from the days of the Cold War.

US defense chief’s visit to Bulgaria ‘extremely significant’

https://sofiaglobe.com/2022/03/15/bulgarias-defence-minister-us-defence-chiefs-visit-to-bulgaria-extremely-significant

Bulgarian ex-Prime Minister and Cabinet members in police custody https://www.novinite.com/articles/214334/Bulgarian+Former+PM+Boyko+Borissov+Spent+the+Night+in+Police+Custody?fbclid=IwAR2Pu1cHhQDhThna3Ye0vajQMHiouZ2v7bx6r7za-5CAgpGkVGZIn6c7Cnk

Brink of NUCLEAR war: Ex-RAF chief warns the world could be only ‘a few steps’ from atomic weapons being used as increasingly desperate Putin struggles to win his war in Ukraine

• Air Marshal Edward Stringer says nuclear war is ‘no longer unthinkable’
• He claims atomic weapons ‘could’ be used as Russia’s invasion continues
• EX-RAF Assistant Chief of Air Staff says it could be ‘only a few steps away’

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10615079/Russia-Ukraine-latest-Nuclear-war-steps-away-warns-ex-RAF-chief.html

Need more be said that the time to prepare for Christ’s imminent return is NOW?

“NOW learn a parable of the fig tree: (Israel re-birthed as a nation May 14, 1948) When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, THIS GENERATION shall not pass, till ALL these things be fulfilled.” Matt 24:32-34

• It’s been 6,000 years, or 120 jubilees, since the Biblical creation (Gen. 6:3; 2 Pet. 3:8).
• It’s been 70-plus years, the span of a Biblical generation, since the “fig tree,” the Nation of Israel was reestablished and began putting forth leaves (Matt. 24:32-34; Ps. 90:10).
• The stage is set for the global Ezekiel 38 war-conflict, the emergence of the 10-nation beast as a governing system, and the global economic collapse told by John in the Revelation (Rev. 6:6; 13:7; 17:12-14).
• Multiple peace deals between Israel and its Arab-Muslim neighbors are on the table or in the works (1 Thess. 5:3).

ALL that remains to happen before the Church is SUDDENLY COUGHT AWAY is the sound of the TRUMP of GOD (not angelic trumpet, not the 6th or the 7th trumpet but the last trumpet, which belongs only to GOD)

When that awesome trumpet sounds, there will be only TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE on earth: those ESCAPING judgment and those being LEFT BEHIND to face it. (Luke 21:34-36). The stage is set. The foreshadows (signs) of Daniel’s 70th Week are too evident to ignore; the final 7 years can’t begin as long as the Church is still on this earth as the Restrainer (2 Thess.2:6)

“For God hath NOT APPOINTED US TO WRATH, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1Thessalonians 5:9

To be part of the escaping group, one must be saved and in a real relationship with Jesus. If you’re unsure where you stand with God, call on Him now, confess Him as Your Lord and Savior and turn away from sin. Time is running out…

Refugee Week at LEE UNIVERSITY

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