Adut Akech

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with

compassion kindness, humility gentleness and patience.

Colossians 3:12

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Precious Adams in La Sylphide (English National Ballet) 

You’ve talked about learning about history before. Although I know you would argue to learn about what interests us the most, there are some topics in history that everyone should be knowledgeable about. In your experience/opinion, what are these topics? Thank you.

Here are the topics that come to mind! World History

World Wars I and II & the links between them

American Revolution – Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783  

Trade in the Roman World designed by The Romans created one of the most impressive road networks of the ancient world

The rise and fall of empires, in relation to conflicts, protests, and riots against corporate globalization, and the threat of worldwide terrorism against the West

Cradle of civilization: Ancient Discoveries of China, Egypt, Mesoamerica, or India, or any other civilization that led to a high level of craft specialization and artistic production from each civilization, creating opportunities for trade  

Architecture through the ages: the changes in architecture through various traditions, regions, and dates, growing from human’s basic needs of shelter and protection.  

Women’s rights movement around the world. To see the overall timeline of women’s rights movements, you can explore women’s activism from generations past and present on the UN Women website.  

Math and Science discoveries throughout ancient history that contribute to how we apply math and science today 

Ancient conquests and their influence on the modern world map formation 

Nuclear warfare, a military conflict or political strategy which deploys nuclear weaponry.  

US History

Attack on Pearl Harbor, the military strike by Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

The Vietnam War: Social consequences and treatment of veterans returning from the war 

Immigration in the late 1800s: the “melting pot” and “salad bowl” metaphors 

Gold Rush and its development of the California state 

Civil War and the participation of women and African Americans 

JFK Presidency, Policy and Assassination  

My Lai Massacre, incidents of American violence committed against unarmed civilians during the Vietnam War 

Sept 11, 2001 attacks and their impact on American security policies, foreign policy, and views on Islam through media and movies 

Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, its tactics, movements and outcomes 

Yellow journalism and its impact on Spanish-American War  

Asian History

Western imperialism in Asia and Asian transformation in the areas of religion, economy, and society  

The Story of Vietnam: From Prehistory to the Present 

Open Door policy and its impact on the economies in the US and China 

Ancient Korean & Chinese Relations  

The Forgotten History of South Korean Massacres in Vietnam 

Invasions of the Korean Peninsula and its struggle for unification  

Yasuke and its defense on Japan’s Greatest Warlord 

British Malaya: British involvement in Malay Politics 

The Great Game: a political and diplomatic confrontation between the British Empire and the Russian Empire over Afghanistan and neighboring territories in Central and South Asia. 

The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world’s earliest civilizations  

African History

The transition from prehistoric Africa to some of the classic civilizations, such as Egypt, Carthage, and West Africa

The major kingdoms that emerged in Africa during the Middle Ages

The impact of colonization in Africa over the course of the 19th and early 20th centuries

History of decolonization in Africa during the second half of the 20th century, and how decolonization some of the problems that arose in different African societies as a result

The Atlantic slave trade

The rise and decline of apartheid in South Africa

European History

The relationship between Turkey and the European Union, and its impact on the position that Turkey has today 

Black Death, cause, symptoms and impact  

Religious crisis in the 16th century: the birth of Protestantism 

The Agricultural Revolution and the development of market economies 

The spread of Christianity: the political aspects 

European imperialism, in relation to the economic and political power overseas 

The Industrial Revolution and societal consequences 

The influence of Locke and French philosophies on the rise of liberal political thought in Europe in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries 

Lovingly,

Elle

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As someone who has battled anxiety and very dark thoughts in the past, God has shown me it is crucial to not try to get out of that mindset on my own strength. These are spiritual attacks, and I need to learn to lean on the Spirit to fight for me. I do this by using scripture that reminds me of the nature of God and his will for my life.

The enemy is a liar and he uses catastrophizing and overthinking to tell us lies about ourselves and the things to come. I refuse to give him an inch into my life by coming into agreement with his lies. Understanding the spiritual nature of our thoughts empowers you to not allow them to control you, but for you to have power over them.

1. John 10:10

“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.”

2. Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

3. Psalm 55:22

“Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”

4. Isaiah 41:10

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”

5. Philippians 4:6-7

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

6. Romans 8:6

“So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”

7. Matthew 11:28-30

“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.’”

Philippians 4 🤍

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