Author: Roy Andrade

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Roy Andrade 09/22/2026

Even in enemy territory, Yahweh demonstrated his authority. He does not share his glory with idols, and he alone receives the credit for his work. And if you ask me about his credit history, it’s perfect, flawless. He never missed the payment. I was thinking. To understand how this transformation unfolded, let’s begin with the patriarchal period and move forward toward the post-exilic period. I think I can keep it clear and meaningful, at least…

CHAPTER 2: Page 5

Roy Andrade 09/22/2026

Archaeology brings even greater clarity to this at Kuntillet Ajrud in the Sinai Peninsula. Inscriptions reading Yahweh and his Asherah expose a deep distortion in belief and practice discovered by archaeologist Ze’ev Meshel. This evidence shows that some didn’t walk away from Yahweh. They merged him with other beliefs. Asherah and Baal were not the only influences. There was a third figure, Ashtoreth, known as the goddess of love, fertility, and war. In 1 Kings…

CHAPTER 2: Page 4

Roy Andrade 09/22/2026

Baal worship was closely tied to agricultural prosperity and included offerings and ritual practices believed to secure rain, fertile land, and offspring. Yet on that mountain, Baal remained silent while Yahweh answered with fire that consumed the offering, the altar, and the water, establishing unmistakably who alone held power. Elijah was not alone in confronting Israel’s compromise. Alongside him, prophets like Hosea and Amos rose during times of deep spiritual and moral decline, each delivering…

CHAPTER 2: Page 3

Roy Andrade 09/22/2026

This collapse did not come from a single cause, but from a combination of invasions, natural disasters, disrupted trade, and failing political systems. As food shortages spread and internal conflicts intensified, these once powerful societies could no longer sustain themselves, and they rapidly fell into what political scientists would consider state failure. Anyhow, new tribes like the Israelites emerged and settled in Canaan, building and establishing their identity or presence. Their belief system wasn’t exclusive…

CHAPTER 2: Page 2

Roy Andrade 09/22/2026

Let me step on the brake pedal for a few seconds to reflect on something I just thought of. BCE, meaning before common era, is the secular way of marking time before year one, while BC, meaning before Christ, comes from a Christian framework. Both refer to the same timeline, just expressed through different perspectives. The 14th century BCE, spanning 1400 to 1301 BCE, reaches back roughly 3400 years, if my math is correct. Between…

CHAPTER 2: Page 1

Roy Andrade 09/22/2026

Welcome back to Kickoff Ministry. Earlier this morning, I was thinking about rotary drilling rigs, which are used in oil, gas, and scientific exploration. These rigs use drill bits, drill pipes, and drilling mud to penetrate several miles beneath the surface of the earth through layers of rock. But I want to reach far deeper than any manufacturer or business can, exploring and understanding various worldviews when it comes to God, gods, goddesses, and the…

One Flight School Owner Is Encouraging Girls To Fly

Roy Andrade 09/21/2026

SEDONA, ARIZONA — As International Girls in Aviation Day marks its 12th year, pilot and flight-school co-founder Michelle Smith is encouraging girls and women of all ages to consider aviation as a career or personal passion. Smith did not become a pilot until age 49, later helping launch Untethered Aviation in Sedona to train aspiring pilots and introduce newcomers to flying. “I didn’t become a pilot until I was 49, so I’m here to say…

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Laught Factory’s 46th Annual Yom Kippur Service

Roy Andrade 09/21/2026

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA — Laugh Factory Hollywood is welcoming guests from all backgrounds for Yom Kippur morning and Neilah services on September 21, offering a day centered on prayer, reflection, hope, healing, peace, and unity. The morning service begins at 11 a.m. PDT, followed by Neilah at 6 p.m., with complimentary lox, bagels, cream cheese, and refreshments served afterward to break the fast. The services will also be livestreamed free through the Laugh Factory website for…

American Faith Leaders Unite In Prayer For The Mother Of Peace

Roy Andrade 09/21/2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hundreds of clergy, faith leaders, and guests gathered at The Washington Times building for the “God’s Hope Is America” event, an interfaith gathering focused on prayer, religious freedom, peace, and support for Dr. Hak Ja Han, known by supporters as the Mother of Peace. The event brought together Christian and other faith leaders, former government officials, musicians, and community members, with speakers urging people of different religious traditions to stand together in…

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California Homeowners Offered Up To $18,300 In Incentives

Roy Andrade 09/21/2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — California homeowners may now qualify for up to $18,300 in combined incentives to add solar power, battery storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle charging to their homes. The incentives combine the California Connected Home Rebate with new PG&E support for dcbel’s Ara Home Energy Station, a system designed to manage solar panels, home batteries, and compatible electric vehicles through one platform. According to dcbel, the technology can automatically shift energy use to…

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