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This was a fine Saturday crossword - tough but fair, as Saturday crosswords were meant to be. Our favorite clue had to be 29A, Some dragonflies, DARNERS (really: apparently people used to believe that dragonflies could sew your lips shut!). We were entranced with 38A, Mediterranean plant named for its brightly colored flowers, SUNROSE. And finally we just loved discovering 27A, George ______________, voted "Coach of the Century" by the International Swimming Hall of Fame, HAINES. For Saturday, we have of course bestowed our JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award), so to discover who won and why, check out today's episode.Show note imagery: From the immortal Mary Poppins, Let's Go Fly a KiteWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO LULU 16 APERILA 2025(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye)Manatu Autu: Avea ma ipu a tauleleia(Becoming a vessel of honour).Tauloto -Tusi Paia–Mataio 3:11 “O a‘u nei, ‘ou te papatiso atu ‘iā te ‘outou i le vai ‘ina ‘ia salamō; ‘ae peita‘i o lē mulimuli mai e silisili o ia ‘iā te a‘u, e lē aogā a‘u ‘ona tau‘ave i ona se‘evae; o ia lea na te papatisoina atu ‘iā te ‘outou i le Agaga Pa‘ia ma le afi.”Faitauga – Tusi Paia – Luka 1:26-38A e faitauina le ulutala o le asō, e te ono fesili, e faapefea ona ou avea ma ipu e tauleleia? O le tali faigofie, e te moomia Agaga Paia. I le 1 Samuelu 16:11-13, na faatonu e le Atua Samuelu e faapea, ‘o le a ou auina atu oe i le fale o Iese ona ua ou iloa se tasi mai lona aiga o le a avea ma tupu'. E lei aumaia i le amataga e Iese Tavita aua e lei manatu le aiga atoa o ia o se tagata e ono avea ma tupu. Peitai o le taimi lava na oo mai ai Tavita, na faapea mai le Atua, “O ia lena”. Ina ua liligi e Samuelu le suauu i luga o le ulu o Tavita, fai mai le Tusi Paia, na oo mai lea o le Agaga o le Atua i luga ia te ia. Ina ua afio mai Agaga Paia i luga o le leoleo mamoe, na avea o ia ma le tagata na tofia iai o ia e le Atua, o se tupu. E iai le fuafuaga taua a le Atua mo lou olaga, ae e te manaomia le mana o Agaga Paia i lou olaga ina ia taunuu ai. I le 1 Samuelu 10:6, na fai Samuelu ia Saulo o le a afio mai le Agaga o le Atua i luga ia te ia ona ia faia lea o perofetaga, na liua e le Agaga o le Atua se tama i se perofeta. I le Faamasino 13:1-25, na fai le agelu i se fafine o le a fanau mai ia te ia se atalii e avea ma faamasino ia Isaraelu. Ina ua fanau mai lea atalii, fai mai le Tusi Paia na amata ona galue mai le Agaga o le Atua ia te ia. A afio mai le Agaga o le Atua i se tagata, e avea lea tagata ma tagata o loo finagalo iai le Atua. I le faitauga o le Tusi Paia o le asō, Ina ua faapea atu le agelu ia Maria, ‘O le a fanau mai ia te oe le tama, o le alo o le Silisili Ese', ae na ia tali, ‘e faapefea ona tupu ae ou te lei iloa se tane?' Na avatu e le agelu le tali mautū I se tulaga e faigata ona tupu: o Agaga Paia. Ina ua afio mai Agaga Paia i te ia, na ia faia mea e matua faigata, na fanau mai ia te ia le Atua. Na avea o ia ma ipu e tauleleia aua na afio mai ia te ia Agaga Paia. O e faavaivai lava ona o le agasala? O faigata ona faaavanoa lou taimi e mafuta ai ma le Atua? Ua tau leai ea se afi ma le faamaufaailoga e ola ai faapaiaina? O fai ea ma e toe foi I puaiga o tuinanau o le tino? Tagi ma ole atu mo le mana o Agaga Paia. O Agaga Paia o le faailoga o le afi, ma a oo mai le afi i se nofoaga, o le a suia mea uma. Ina ua afio mai Agaga Paia ia Saulo, lē sa sauaina tagata i le tulafono, na liua o ia ia Paulo, le aposetolo. Le au pele e, e faamamaina e Agaga Paia ipu mo le faaaogaina e le Atua mo tulaga maualuga, ma e te manaomia le Atua e saunia oe o se ipu e tauleleia. Tatalo, Agaga o le Atua Soifua, afio mai, faafouina au ma faaaogaina au mo lou viiga, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene.
Welcome to our humility series. I want to share a beautiful piece from the sefer Amud Avoda/Pillar of Service to Hashem, written by Rav Baruch of Kosov, a great Hasidic Rabbi, in his essay on Anava . He brings up a question based on the Gemara in Nedarim in 38A which says, Hashem only rests His Shechina on someone who is strong, smart, wealthy, and humble. The Rambam, in his commentary Shemonah Perakim , explains that smart means obviously someone wise in knowledge, and strong doesn't mean he has muscles, it means he overcomes his Yetzer Hara. And he says wealthy means that he's happy with less. The Rambam is obviously coming to answer the question that's asked by the Alshich, which is, " I understand why I need wisdom and humility. But why do I need wealth and strength (for the Shechina to dwell on me) ? He quotes this question from Maram Alshech in Vayikra 21,9 and his answer is, If a person is very weak and very poor and doesn't have any great speaking skills, am I going to say that this person is humble?? What does he have to be proud of? Conversely, if somebody is powerful, influential, wealthy and can do whatever he wants, and still he doesn't respond when he's insulted, that person can be referred to as humble. You need to first have the ability to stand up for yourself. Therefore, he says, in truth, humility is enough to bring Hashem's Shechina down on a person. As we've seen in the past, Moshe Rabbenu had the highest level of Nevuah because he was humble. But if a person is not smart, powerful and wealthy, there's no way for that humility to be expressed. True humility is when the person that has all of those qualities and realizes that the qualities that he has, he received from Hashem. As we know in all Middot, we emulate Hashem. The Gemara in Megila 31A says that Rav Yochanan says, Wherever you find God's greatness, there, you find His humility . The Gemara says this is said in the Torah, repeated in the Navi, and tripled in the Ketuvim . For example, the pasuk says, God is all powerful and He takes care of the widow and the orphan. So we talk about His greatness, and with that always comes His humility. Why is that the package? He explains that it's because that's the point. Humility is only humility when we first see the greatness. And only because God is so great and so powerful, is His humility that much greater. The greatest thing it says about Hashem, says the Tomar Devorah, is Mi El Kamocha/who is a God like You? Which means, Who is like God that is so powerful and yet holds back from letting out His anger . God should stop the world based on what's going on. But God tolerates, and the Tomar Devorah quotes that God has referred to as the God that takes insult. So God is so humble because He's so great. With this, the Noda B'Yehuda, in his second volume of Or HaChaim (siman כ )says, that's why we read in the Shacharit of YomKippurim , the Haftara of Yeshaya 57:15 that talks about God as כֹ֨ה אָמַ֜ר רָ֣ם וְנִשָּׂ֗א so says the High and the Lofty. And then it says, What do I look at? I look at the humble person. He says we read this on Yom Kippur because we want to say how great and powerful God is. And yet we ask Hashem, Please have that trait of humility. Yes, You can destroy and wipe us out, but have mercy. Take a little bit more insult (as if to say) and give us another good year. The Amud Avoda quotes a song called HaAderet V'Emuna, which goes through different qualities of God. One of the lines says, Strength and humility is to the God Who is the life of all worlds . Why the strength and humility packaged together? And again, it's the same point. The Amud Avoda goes on to explain another beautiful point: We say about Moshe Rabbenu two interesting things: first in Devarim 34 10, וְלֹא־קָ֨ם נָבִ֥יא ע֛וֹד בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל כְּמֹשֶׁ֑ה There is no prophet that is like Moshe Rabbenu Then, in Bamidbar 12,3, it says וְהָאִ֥ישׁ מֹשֶׁ֖ה עָנָ֣ו מְאֹ֑ד מִכֹּל֙ הָֽאָדָ֔ם Moshe was the most humble of people He says the two hinge on each other. Because Moshe Rabbenu was such a great prophet, his humility was true humility because he has so much to be proud of. And it goes both ways. Not only was he a great prophet because he was humble, but he was also the ultimate humble person because he was the greatest of prophets. He says it's a constant cycle. Moshe Rabbenu, because he recognized how great Hashem was, further humbled himself. The greater that he realized God was, the more humble he became himself. The more a person understands God, the more humble he becomes. So it ends up that something very counterintuitive is going on here. The people that have so many qualities- he's a hacham/wise he's gibbor/strong he's an ashir / wealthy- Yet he could be an Anav . Why? Because he realizes at the end of the day, these are all gifts from God. Beautiful. On the other hand, a person could be a Baal Ga'ava without having any qualities. What a paradox- the person that has all the qualities is humble, and the person without any qualities can be arrogant! There's a beautiful story told of the Chatam Sofer. A young man once came to him for advice, " How do I deal with my arrogance? How do I deal with my Ga'ava?" The Chatam Sofer replied, " Good question, please sit in my my room for a few minutes and I'll think of an answer for you." So the young man sat there watching, as people came to the Chatam Sofer with their questions. The first fellow said, " Rabbi, I need help. My daughter is of age. She needs to get married. I don't have any money for the wedding. I need a hundred thousand dollars ." The Chatam Sofer said, " Go ask that young man over there at the other end of the room. " So the man asked, and the young man answered, " I don't have any money. How can I help you?" The next man walked in with a very difficult, intricate halachic question. The Chatam Sofer again told him to go ask that young man at the other end of the room. So the man started asking the question and the boy said, " This is way too complex. I can't answer that question. " A third man walked in, looking for advice on a certain business challenge from the Chatam Sofer, who was brilliant, and had help from above. Again he said, " Ask that young boy at the other end of the room." And again, the boy said, " I don't know anything about business." After they left, the Chatam Sofer called the boy over and said, " Young man, you don't have money. You couldn't help that fellow. You don't really know that much Gemara, because you couldn't answer the question. You don't have much business acumen because you couldn't help that man either. What are you arrogant about?" And the answer is, like we've quoted from the Steipler, Arrogance doesn't make any sense. Middot don't necessarily make sense. It's just built into the person-whoever you are and whatever you have, you can become a Baal Ga'ava. Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz once said he was watching a garbage truck go by with a driver, and a guy standing on the back- to put the trash in. He heard the driver say, " Ha! I'm not the guy in the back putting the garbage in. I'm driving the garbage truck! " The Rabbi said to himself, That's what you're arrogant about? You're the driver of the garbage truck! He says, that's all you need. Arrogance can grab onto anything. So you can be arrogant with nothing and you could be humble with having everything in the world. It's an interesting way of looking at it.
Part 12 in the Houses of Fire series - IMITATING PAUL Paul's 3rd Missionary Journey (AD 54-57) Acts 19:8-12, 20:6-12, 20:18-38A message that will challenge both the Evangelical and the Charismatic Christian: A challenge for the Evangelical because they will often find ways to minimize the possibility of living like the Apostle Paul due to his unique office and authority as a 1st Century Apostle. And, this message will challenge the Charismatic because so much ministry done by modern charismatics violates much of what Paul practiced and preached.Paul was/is an equal-opportunity offender! Acts 19:8-10 - "Reasoning and Persuading"Hall of Tyrannus? - “was either a building for hire, named after its owner, or the private residence of a sympathetic donor”Acts 19:11-12 - "Extraordinary Miracles"Kingdom Ministry = BOTH/ANDActs 19 - V. 8, 9 & 11 – Paul was BOTH “reasoning and persuading them about the Kingdom of God…reasoning daily AND God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of PaulImitating Paul? 6 NT passages where he exhorts us to do what he was doing!Acts 20:6-12•Sunday worship (first day of the week)•Communion included•In a HOUSE•LONG meetings (till midnight…Paul talked still longer…conversed until daybreak)•Miracle of resurrection1st Century Christian Calendar developing - Sunday worship and PentecostActs 20:18-38 - Paul's message to his Ephesian Elders*So, how Did Paul LIVE? *Humility – “with ALL humility”*Tears, Trials & Suffering = PART of following Christ) – imprisonments & afflictions*Public (Synagogues) & Private (House Churches) – Evangelism & Teaching*Jews & Greeks (for 10 years) *Message included REPENTANCE (not just faith)*Led by Holy Spirit*Dead to Self – Surrendered to Christ's Lordship & Plan (v. 24)*Believed we are RESPONSIBLE (v. 26-27)*Warning - False teachers/teaching coming (v. 29-31)*Trusted in God's Ability & God's Word to keep them & grow them (v. 32)*Paul & the Prosperity Gospel (v. 33-35) – Giving – to who? - PAY ATTENTION CHARISMATICS!!!*Paul's relationship with his team (v. 36-38)****AND WHO ARE WE TO IMITATE??****
19 O that you would kill the wicked, O God, and that the bloodthirsty would depart from me—20 those who speak of you maliciously and lift themselves up against you for evil![d]21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?22 I hate them with perfect hatred; I count them my enemies.23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts.24 See if there is any wicked[e] way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.Psalm 139:19-242 He [God] makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;Psalm 23:2-5ANGERThere is no such thing as an angry person; there are only humans. Some just have a better grip on their anger than others.1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me.2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.4 Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely.5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.Psalm 139:1-617 How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!18 I try to count them—they are more than the sand; I come to the end[c]—I am still with you.19 O that you would kill the wicked, O God, and that the bloodthirsty would depart from me—20 those who speak of you maliciously and lift themselves up against you for evil![d]21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?22 I hate them with perfect hatred;Psalm 139:17-22But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped.3 For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.Psalm 73:2-3O God, why do you cast us off forever? Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture?2 Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage! Remember Mount Zion, where you have dwelt.3 Direct your steps to the perpetual ruins; the enemy has destroyed everything in the sanctuary!4 Your foes have roared in the midst of your meeting place; they set up their own signs for signs.5 They were like those who swing axes in a forest of trees.[b]6 And all its carved wood they broke down with hatchets and hammers.7 They set your sanctuary on fire; they profaned the dwelling place of your name, bringing it down to the ground.8 They said to themselves, “We will utterly subdue them”; they burned all the meeting places of God in the land.9 We do not see our signs; there is no longer any prophet, and there is none among us who knows how long.10 How long, O God, is the foe to scoff? Is the enemy to revile your name forever?11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the fold of your garment[c] and destroy them!Psalm 74:1-11 “This is not the song of an atheist, but the wail of a believer.”G. Campbell Morgan26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil.Ephesians 4:26-27The absence of anger . . . can, in my opinion, be a most alarming symptom . . . If the Jews cursed more bitterly than the Pagans this was, I think, at least in part because they took right and wrong more seriously.C.S. Lewis37 Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” 38 Pilate asked him, “What is truth?”John 18:37-38A man that does not know how to be angry does not know how to be good. Henry Ward BeecherThe Bible doesn't counsel AGAINST your anger, but anticipates your anger and shows us how to GROW in it.Mike WingerThe spectrum of angerThe root of angerThe filter of angerTHE SPECTRUM OF ANGER7 These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. 8 But now you must get rid of all such things: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth. Colossians 3:7-8Anger: “anGRRRR”Wrath: anger displayed outwardly; onto someone or somethingMalice: “congealed anger; anger that has been nursed along” (J. Vernon McGee)And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, 5 but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. 6 The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.”Genesis 4:4-7Slander (blaspheme): to talk about another in a way that misrepresents who they are.Abusive language: words that cut others down or grieve the Holy SpiritTHE ROOT OF ANGER IS INJUSTICEThe way we release anger reveals who we think is the just judge.“Sinful anger is our expression of playing God.”David Powlison22 I hate them with perfect hatred; I count them my enemies.
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A fine Monday crossword by Trent H. Evans -- his tenth in the NYTimes -- and it has a number of fine clues honoring A-listers, including 59A, Artist who co-authored a book about his mustache, DALI; 38A, Game show icon Trebek, ALEX; and 42A, Queen of the Nile, informally, CLEO. Show note imagery: Dali's Mustache
A roaringly good Friday crossword to end the business week! There was no theme, but there were a host of awesome clues, including: 38A, Shade akin to peridot, LIME (peridot, what a word!); 33D, Where you might run into some real characters, THEMEPARK (brilliant!); 9D, Never again, ONCE (can't argue with that!); and 18D, Luxury brand, or non-luxury option, COACH (delightful!).Since it's Friday, we also have a fascinating Fun Fact Friday™️ segment, so for all that and more, subscribe, download, listen up and ... enjoy!Show note imagery: A pair o' peridot colored gemstonesContact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Micah 6:6-8Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 12:1-237 While Jesus[e] was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table. 38 The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner.Luke 11:37-38A really strict Jew would do this not only before the meal, but also between each course through the meal. The rabbis were deadly serious about this, saying that bread eaten with unwashed hands was no better than excrement. A rabbi who once failed to do this was considered excommunicated.David Guzik39 And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. 40 You fools! Did not he who made the outside make the inside also? 41 But give as alms those things that are within, and behold, everything is clean for you.42 “But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. Luke 11:37-4242 “But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. Luke 11:37-42Legalism of this sort assumes that people will only know we follow God if we do all these things associated with rules and regulations. Instead, Jesus said that the real mark of a believer is the love they have for others in God's family. It was as if a solider did great in marching drills and put all their emphasis there, but wasn't any good in battle. This would not be a good soldier. Being good at all the outward things of Christianity doesn't mean you are necessarily a good Christian.David Guzik6 “With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high?Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?7 Will the Lord be pleased with[a] thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil?Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness,[b] and to walk humbly with your God?Micah 6:6-836 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”Matthew 22:36-4034 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”John 13:34-35DISCIPLESHIP IS MEASURED BY HOW I LOVE MY NEIGHBOR.The relational posture of a Christian is anchored in our union with Christ. God dwells in us, by the Spirit, nearer to us than our very breath-Anyone who lives from this depth of intimate relationship will long to be like-minded, unified, unselfish, humble, deferential, and self-sacrificial—anything but narcissistic.Chuck DeGroat35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”John 13:35The early church was strikingly different from the culture around it in this way – the pagan society was stingy with its money and promiscuous with its body. A pagan gave nobody their money and practically gave everybody their body. And the Christians came along and gave practically nobody their body and they gave practically everybody their money.Timothy Keller19 We love because he first loved us. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot[a] love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.1 John 4:19-21If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, I gain nothing.1 Corinthians 13:1-3Nothing so clearly discovers a spiritual man as his treatment of an erring brother.Augustine of Hippo27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” 28 And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.”29 But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:27-29WHAT IS LOVE?12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?
If you found yourself nodding off while solving today's crossword, that's probably because of all the Z's in the grid - but that was the only boring bit. How could you DOZEOFF in the face of such dazzling clues as 1A, Half of an orange? RED (we're still working that one out
An excellent Friday crossword - not particularly difficult, but filled with some delightful clues. For example, 38A, Country described in "One can't impose unity out of the blue on a country that has 265 different kinds of cheese", France (delicious!); or 10D, Givers of priceless gifts, ORGANDONORS (in retrospect, of course!); and 41A, Bear necessities, DENS (
Pastoral Reflections Finding God In Ourselves by Msgr. Don Fischer
GospelMatthew 9:32-38A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke. The crowds were amazed and said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He drives out demons by the prince of demons." Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.”ReflectionThere is dramatic contrast between the Pharisees and Jesus in this gospel Pharisees filled with condemnation, judgment. Jesus, on the other hand, filled with understanding and compassion and empathy. He looked at the people He knew that the kingdom was not being proclaimed by the temple, and they were troubled and abandoned like sheep without a shepherd. And Jesus wanted so much to be their shepherd. Closing Prayert is clear at the end of this gospel passage that we are called to do what Jesus did to be people filled with compassion and understanding and a longing to be used by God, to heal and to transform and to change. And we asked this in Jesus' name, Amen.
03 DE JUNHO Ref.: Atos 4.29-31, Atos 2.41, Atos 4.4, Provérbios 19.11, Hebreus 11.6, Hebreus 10.38A, Marcos 16.17A https://youtu.be/LzGNay6Ov0k
When COVID-19 rapidly emerged, the World Health Organization (WHO) was thrust into an unprecedented challenge. The global pandemic response was in disarray; health care resources were limited and inequitably distributed; and misinformation burgeoned. At the center of this maelstrom was Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, who served as the WHO's first Chief Scientist, from 2019 until 2022. Dr. Swaminathan not only spearheaded efforts to disseminate the latest scientific findings about the coronavirus and vaccine development, but also became one of the major public faces of the WHO. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Swaminathan's formative years becoming a pediatrician in India, specializing in treating children with tuberculosis and HIV, as well as the challenges she faced as a leader at the WHO in a time of eroding public trust.In this episode, you will hear about:Dr. Swaminathan's experiences training to become a doctor in India - 2:05How Dr. Swaminathan discovered the balance between her interests in clinical medicine and research - 6:00Dr. Swaminathan's reflections on the challenges of caring for children with tuberculosis and HIV - 9:38A discussion of global research funding disparity - 14:08How Dr. Swaminathan joined the WHO and eventually came to fill such a critical leadership role there - 19:04Dr. Swaminathan's recollections of the arrival of COVID-19 from her perspective as the WHO's first Chief Scientist - 21:28Lessons learned in health communication from the pandemic - 27:46The experience of being a lightning rod for online harassment and misinformation - 35:07Dr. Swaminathan's advice to new clinicians who are considering pursuing a career in global health - 39:25You can follow Dr. Swaminathan on Twitter @DoctorSoumya.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2023
A series of lively clues made for a vastly entertaining Saturday crossword. Notables include the debut 32A, Neuropsychological trait in which one might ascribe colors to numbers or tastes to words, SYNESTHESIA (!); the thought-provoking 32D, Capricorn's symbol, SEAGOAT
ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಹಾರಗಳು, 38A, ಭಗವಾನರು ಮಾತ್ರವೇ ನಮಗೆ ದಿಕ್ಕು. KANNADA - ಕನ್ನಡ
An exceptional Saturday crossword by Sid Sivakumar, who seems to be incapable of writing any other kind. The clues were fabulous (as we explore in depth in today's episode), and even the crossings were praiseworthy - most notably 38A, Rock forming mineral that makes up over half the earth's crust, FELDSPAR intersecting 17A, Meets expectations, in a way, MAKESPAR, while even 19A, Pumped, STOKED versus 4D, Preakness or Belmont, STAKES, had a nice alliterative feel. Today being Saturday, we also have selected our JAMCOTWA - Jean And Mike Crossword of The Week Award - and to find out which puzzle won, all you need to do is subscribe/download and listen up.Bonus Shownotes Feature!A few links for those who want to dig deeper:Are neopets still a thing? The Father of PlasticsHow accurate are iris scans?Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Sunday Morning, December 4, 2022The Greatest Story's Supporting Cast: Mary-"A Humble Adjustment to a Heavenly Announcement" ... Luke 1:26-38A message delivered by Replant Pastor, Richard Fleming, Jr.
As one of the most prolific and acclaimed physician writers today, Dr. Danielle Ofri is the author of seven books on the intricacies of modern medical practice and the doctor-patient relationship. Her other writings have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, in addition to various leading medical journals. She is also the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Bellevue Literary Review, a literary journal that publishes works focusing on the human body, illness, and health. In her writings, Dr. Ofri uses vivid narratives to shed light on the highs and lows of being a doctor. In this episode, she joins us to share her path to medicine, how doctors can mitigate the moral injury they experience in their work, and how storytelling can comfort us in times of suffering.In this episode, you will hear about:How Dr. Ofri was initially drawn to internal medicine through the patient stories she encountered - 1:54A discussion of the tension between the business and art of medicine - 6:07Dr. Ofri's advice on how clinicians can combat the moral corrosion that broken medical systems can induce - 11:29How Dr. Ofri's medical residency during the AIDS epidemic led to her passion for writing - 16:33Dr. Ofri's writing process - 23:30A discussion of the moral philosophy of medicine and why doctors do what they do - 27:09Dr. Ofri reflections on how her writing has impacted her clinical practice - 31:47The wisdom that physicians who encounter suffering every day can share with a world experiencing collective grief from the COVID-19 pandemic - 34:38A discussion of the emotional toll on clinicians of delivering bad news and confronting grief, and an exploration of guilt and shame - 42:25Dr. Ofri's advice to clinicians on how to stay connected to meaning in medicine - 48:44Dr. Danielle Ofri is the author of the following books on being a doctor:Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at BellevueWhat Doctors Feel: How Emotions Affect the Practice of MedicineWhen We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical ErrorWhat Patients Say, What Doctors HearMedicine in TranslationIntensive Care: A Doctor's JourneyIncidental FindingsFollow Dr. Ofri on Twitter @DanielleOfri.This episode included an excerpt from Jacqueline du Pré and Daniel Barenboim's performance of the Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99 by Johannes Brahms, recorded live in West Berlin in 1968.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2022
Politically Entertaining with Evolving Randomness (PEER) by EllusionEmpire
Please be aware of some uneven sound from the first two segments. For primary politics, I cover political races in Virginia, Washington State, Texas, New York and Ohio. On the Mid-Tech segment, I cover PayPal's folly with $2,500 fine for users spreading misinformation and Bayonetta 3 boycott controversy. For Weird Topic Finale, I interviewed Social Security Expert Spencer Bishins who will share insights on how to submit a better application and raise your chances on receiving those benefits.Primary PoliticsTimestamp: 7:41A. Virginia- House of Representatives Race for all 11 districtsB. Washington State- Senate Race PollsC. Texas- Governor Race PollsD. New York Governor Race PollsE. New York- Senate Race PollsF. Ohio- Senate Race PollsMid-TechTimestamp: 18:38A. PayPal wanted to fine users $2500 for "spreading misinformation"B. PayPal walks back on that fineC. Rust Settles Civil Case but the criminal investigation continuesD. Former Bayonetta Voice Actress calls for Boycott for Bayonetta 3Weird Topic Finale (WTF)Intro Timestamp: 28:06Interview Timestamp: 31:14Check out Spencer Bishins linksPublishing WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Teaching Notes“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12Are you an intentional or accidental person?INTENTIONAL - deliberate pursuit.ACCIDENTAL - haphazard reaction.Jesus was always intentionalVery early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” Mark 1:35-38A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing,as a testimony to them.” Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. Mark 1:40-45While Jesus was having dinner at Levi's house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?”On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:15-17On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” John 2:1-4Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”“Who is he, sir?” the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.”Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.”Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. John 9:35-38 The Three Most Common Traps: Self-AbsorbedSelf-AbandonedFamily AbdicationWhat's one way that you can grow more intentional in your life and work?Great leaders want this for you. We always overflow something. So live from the overflow of heaven.Jesus was a self sacrificing leader, so that we can. Going Deeper DiscussionCan you relate to the picture of an “Accidental Person”? How so?Could you imagine if Jesus were accidental about his purpose?Which of the “5 Circles of Influence” did you score the highest on? Describe what's working there for you.Which did you score the lowest on?What's one more way that you can practice an intentional and deliberate pursuit? Sunday Set ListWFC Lenexa + WFC AnywhereReady- Mitch LangleyO the Blood- Mitch LangleyTremble-Mosaic MSCJireh- Maverick CityWFC SpeedwayLiving Hope- Phil WickhamThis Is The Kingdom- Pat BarrettRaise A Hallelujah- Bethel MusicBe sure to save our Spotify Worship Playlist, updated weekly with the upcoming Sunday's set!
Teaching Notes“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12Are you an intentional or accidental person?INTENTIONAL - deliberate pursuit.ACCIDENTAL - haphazard reaction.Jesus was always intentionalVery early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” Mark 1:35-38A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing,as a testimony to them.” Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. Mark 1:40-45While Jesus was having dinner at Levi's house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?”On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:15-17On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” John 2:1-4Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”“Who is he, sir?” the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.”Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.”Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. John 9:35-38 The Three Most Common Traps: Self-AbsorbedSelf-AbandonedFamily AbdicationWhat's one way that you can grow more intentional in your life and work?Great leaders want this for you. We always overflow something. So live from the overflow of heaven.Jesus was a self sacrificing leader, so that we can. Going Deeper DiscussionCan you relate to the picture of an “Accidental Person”? How so?Could you imagine if Jesus were accidental about his purpose?Which of the “5 Circles of Influence” did you score the highest on? Describe what's working there for you.Which did you score the lowest on?What's one more way that you can practice an intentional and deliberate pursuit? Sunday Set ListWFC Lenexa + WFC AnywhereReady- Mitch LangleyO the Blood- Mitch LangleyTremble-Mosaic MSCJireh- Maverick CityWFC SpeedwayLiving Hope- Phil WickhamThis Is The Kingdom- Pat BarrettRaise A Hallelujah- Bethel MusicBe sure to save our Spotify Worship Playlist, updated weekly with the upcoming Sunday's set!
A crunchier than usual Wednesday crossword, not because of the presence of OREOs in the grid, but rather because today's constructor, Josh Kindler, is so adept at his craft. The clues ranged from sorta-kinda obvious, e.g., 53D, It's rigged!, SAIL, to somewhat more obscure, e.g., 45D, King of the Titans, in Greek mythology, KRONOS, to the we never saw that coming, e.g., 38A, Part of a botanical garden, FERNERY. [For the record, the most excellent Green Bay Botanical Center, our go-to for all things botanical, makes no mention of such a thing.]tldr; we liked the crossword, and to find out precisely why, you know what to do: subscribe / download / listen up.
An ingenious theme in today's crossword, an anti-rebus -- instead of multiple letters scrunched into one square, we have two letters expanding out of ... nothing, just like the Big Bang (although not quite as noisy). Today's crossword was by Jeff Chen, and that means quality. Clues like 38A, One of two in 2/22/22, SLASH, and the amazing (and debut word) 21A, Carnivorous : meat :: carpophagous : ________, FRUIT are just a few of the many Easter eggs that await the diligent spelunker of today's grid.
On today's episode we're talking all about Summer travel tips with kids. We forgot to check our kids' bags before we got to the airport and realized once we got to security that two of our kids had scissors in their bags, which weren't allowed on the flight. Our kids were also able to get copious amounts of sugar during the flight as they would often wait until we weren't looking/paying attention, and then ask the stewardess for soda or other sugary food items, which they would then receive because the flight attendants are very accomodating. What each child needs 0:41Pay attention when flying 2:28What to do with your toddler 4:38A tip about hot drinks 8:00Sunscreen 10:41Bring plenty of everything 14:18“I should've gotten the leash, the baby leash where they can run around, but you've got a hold of them on a leash. We did not have that for Ezra and I found it more stressful when we got to Salt Lake City and were just in the baggage area.” 4:59https://www.facebook.com/theirishmummy/https://www.instagram.com/the_irish_mummy/ Pick up a copy of Journal to Joy. My NEW 90 Day Goals, Gratitude & Affirmation Journal to Create a Happy & Abundant Life.https://www.theirishmummy.com/ Subscribe to Letters to My Sisters Newsletter. You will hear EVERYTHING here first.https://www.theirishmummy.com/
A spritely crossword by Richard Allen, Jean cruised through it in no-time flat, Mike was temporarily STYMIEd as he made a SUBTLE error (literally, answering 38A, So as not to stand out, as SUBTLE, rather than SUBTLY). Still, it all worked out, eventually: and to hear all the deets, as well as to see how he fared on Triplet Tuesday - the 3 most exciting minutes in podcasting - we humbly beseech thee to downloadeth and enjoyeth today's episodeth, er, we mean episode.
Readings for Day 2 of the Journey to the Cross podcast:A Scripture reading from Psalm 145A prayer of confession from The Book of Common PrayerA prayer of thanksgivingA gospel reading from Mark 8:31–38A prayer of supplication taken from The Worship Sourcebook
Lots of interesting factoids in today's crossword - 38A, Nickname of 6'9" NFL great Ed Jones, TOOTALL; 14A, Ben & Jerry's sundae with an estimated 14,000 calories, VERMONSTER; and our favorite, 32D, "America's Missing: Broadcasting Emergency Response" vis-à-vis Amber Alert, e.g., BACKRONYM. In another news, it's Fun Fact Friday, and Jean lives up to the promise by delivering a truly fun fact. For all that and more, all you need to do is download and listen up!
Table Rush. Tools For A Good Life SummitSomeone comes to me for life coaching via the Tools For A Good Life summit. It may be just my future self who is on the journey with me. Who do I want to help…my hand is being forced? Wait a minute, the summit kind of worked.Administrative: (See episode transcript below)WATCH the Table Rush Talk Show interviews here: www.TableRushTalkShow.comCheck out the Tools For A Good Life Summit here: Virtually and FOR FREE https://bit.ly/ToolsForAGoodLifeSummitStart podcasting! These are the best mobile mic's for IOS and Android phones. You can literally take them anywhere on the fly.Get the Shure MV88 mobile mic for IOS, https://amzn.to/3z2NrIJGet the Shure MV88+ for mobile mic for Android https://amzn.to/3ly8SNjSee more resources at https://belove.media/resourcesEmail me: contact@belove.mediaFor social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mrmischaz/https://www.facebook.com/MischaZvegintzovSubscribe and share to help spread the love for a better world!As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Transcript: Mischa Zvegintzov 00:01I do want to say to kind of cool oh, sorry, part 3. Am I staying with pitch slab? Or am I going with Table Rush? Goodness gracious. I just had this amazing thought stream and it disappeared.Mischa Zvegintzov 00:27Oh, a person that is in the middle of a divorce was asking me for help. She's like, Hey, I'm trying to figure out what to do next. You know, I need to get a job blah blah blah. And and I was like well, I'm kind of... and she came to me from the via the what do you call it the the the summit. The Gools For A Good... excuse me... via the Tools For A Good Life Summit. And I was like, Well, I've kind of shifted directions to helping business people or whatever, blah, blah, blah. You know, this Table Rush thing. And fast forward to today past few days as I'm like, What am I doing? Who am I trying to help? Who is this frickin avatar? Like? Who? Who?Mischa Zvegintzov 01:35I'm walking in traffic recording. So dangerous.Mischa Zvegintzov 01:42What am I trying to say here? Thanks for listening per usual. I appreciate you. I do. I appreciate you being on this journey with me. And maybe it's just the "my future self" that's on this journey with me. It's a funny thing to think about, isn't it? Or my previous self from a month behind who's on the journey with me, I think you get what I'm saying? Or not, it might be too esoteric for you.Mischa Zvegintzov 02:14So this person was like, Hey I need some help, kind of finding a vison forward. And I'm like, Well, I think let me refer you to someone else. Because I've got nothing put together to help. And she wanted some coaching. Literally was asking me to provide coaching. And I was like well, I got no coaching. But I guess it's kind of what I'm trying to do through this whole process is put together some courses to create some coaching and create some evergreen courses. Anyway there's a few other people that could use a little help with their direction moving forward and finding their "why". I see now that a lot of people are questioning getting their "why" that are in some psychic upheaval.Mischa Zvegintzov 03:22So awesome. Will these become episodes? And what will the name of my podcast and YouTube channel be? Assuming there's a YouTube channel when these episodes go live? It's very exciting.Mischa Zvegintzov 03:44Definitely distracted by the cars and the people walking big dogs. Okay, back to it. Stream of conscious. "Hey" big dog. That is a big dog. My gosh beautiful big dog.Mischa Zvegintzov 04:07Okay. So the question is this. the question is this. "How do I start from scratch and put on new summits new challenges to reach the fledgling entrepreneurs who are a year behind me?" Perhaps Yeah, a year behind me. Or do I reach out to the divorced dads, divorced moms or just divorced dads who are perhaps five years behind me? Some serious rambling. Let's come back to center. Big breath in. Long breath out.Mischa Zvegintzov 05:21So what I was gonna say after this five minute and thirty second intro was... The summit worked to pull together some people and bring a coaching client to me. And I realized just a day or two ago like like really hit me. "Like wait a minute. Like the summit kind of worked." Not as in a bigger scale as I want but a couple of people literally reached out to me directly like someone I've never met and then a couple people that I do know indirectly.Mischa Zvegintzov 06:19And then also over the last couple of weeks some new leads have trickled to me through the summit. So people have registered for the summit and now they're in the queue. so my the what I'm questioning is. Is if I stuck with that plan... stuck with that idea... like I'm still... I'm not far enough away from it that I can't get back to it and not be distracted by the shiny object of Table Rush. I can put together a measurable questionnaire that I've already created I can clean it up it's super cool. That could be my software to. Wow. Holy mackerel kinda cools things could come from that. Just hits me as I'm talking about this.Mischa Zvegintzov 07:38A lot of activity this morning. Dogs barking. Thank goodness. Will this be an episode? Welcome to the entrepreneurial journey, people. Welcome to the entrepreneur...my... Mischa's recent entrepreneurial journey that sure does seem to be self serving. Holy mackerel, who knows?Mischa Zvegintzov 08:08Anyhow, it's like my daily diary that's just exposed for the world to see. How fun is that. At some point, the five year for me now is just going to be so dialed in just these concise episodes that are... your three step process to this five step process to that. Oh my gosh is ludicrous. Anyhow, I think you'd get what I'm saying. Thank you for listening. I appreciate you. Thank you for being a part of my process.Mischa Zvegintzov 08:52So I'm standing in traffic. I'm going to try and get to the point to set you free from this episode. But I think perhaps a "find your why coarse" or a "find your why challenge" is definitely an order. And perhaps I don't need to rename everything. And I can let go of my fears around... Ah who knows? Who knows more will be revealed PEACE OUT
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Corrupting the Image Kingdom War Room | KWR-0015 There are events in human history that not only shape the near future but can well extend beyond the millennium in which they occur. Some are so powerful that they can stretch their influence from the very ancient world to today. Such events in found in Genesis 3, 6, and 10. Jesus reminded His followers in the First Century that: 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, . . . Matt 24:37,38A Unfortunately, what those that first heard these words understood has been lost in the common consciousness of humanity. However, Christian researchers have been laboring to unearth these trues in our day. One such researcher is Dr. Douglas Hamp. Dr. Michael Lake, representing the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing and Biblical Life TV. www.kingdomintelligencebriefing.com Dr. Michael Spaulding, who is the teaching pastor of Calvary Chapel of Lima, OH, the author of Upsidedown in America, more than ten other books, and the host of Soaring Eagle Radio and Dr. Mike Live. Mike's website is www.drmikespaulding.com Dr. Douglas Hamp: Douglas Hamp earned his M.A. in the Bible and its World from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and his PhD in Biblical Studies from Louisiana Baptist University. He served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa for six years, where he lectured and developed curriculum at the School of Ministry, Spanish School of Ministry and Calvary Chapel Bible College Graduate School. He is the author of numerous books, articles, & DVDs and has appeared on national and international TV, radio, and internet programs in English and in Spanish. He is senior pastor of the Way Congregation in Denver, CO. www.douglashamp.com
Through hell and high water (literally!) we're coming to you live from a house under repair to celebrate 10k subs and take your calls!___________TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro 07:38 - Phil (he/him) - DE - Purpose vs Reason (a la Calvin & Hobbes) 15:00 - Bree (ze/zer) - IA - An Anti-Aboriton Argument from an Atheist? 22:44 - Setuf (she/her) - ES - Theist Thinks Abortion = M*rder 40:33 - Fred (they/them) - COL - “I Escaped an Atheist Cult!” 51:00 - Sam (they/them) - UK - Are Atheists Better At Diversity? 1:02:08 - Candor (he/they) - CO - Using “Religious Tools” as Skeptics 1:11:03 - Karen (she/her) - CA - “I Wouldn't Save The Dog” (Atheist Argues Abortion) 1:20:30 - Kevin (he/him) - CO - Is Media Messing with Our Risk Assessment? 07:38A caller from Deutschland claims Calvin and Hobbes perfectly captures the difference between how theists and atheists look at the world. One group looks for purpose of things happening, while the other looks for the reason things happen. Eric fanboys about Bill Watterson, and Vi agrees we should keep this distinction in mind when talking to theists. Link to the comic discussed: https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1988/04/01#:~:text=Transcript%3A,Hobbes%3A%20Because%20we%20walked%20here.&text=Hobbes%3A%20Because%20Earth%20can%20support%20life. 15:00Bree calls in with a joke call, making an anti-abortion argument from an atheistic perspective. The laughs, however, lead to some interesting conversation as the hosts contemplate where current abortion arguments fall short, and whether many skeptics have yet to fully deconstruct ideas around procreation and birth. Cue foreshadowing music…. 22:44 This caller is a theist who wants to argue with the hosts about whether or not terminating a pregnancy is moral or immoral. The hosts get creative with their analogies in an attempt to get their points across: Eric asks if unplugging a sentient computer would be immoral, and Vi makes a comparison between abortion laws and “stand your ground” laws in Texas and other states. Ultimately, the question is: what course of action is permissible to maintain bodily autonomy? And who gets to decide whether that course of action is moral or immoral? 40:33 Fred was part of a cult composed mostly of atheists, but managed to escape thanks to watching shows like Skeptic Generation, @Genetically Modified Skeptic, and @Telltale. They want to talk about how atheists can also fall for behavioral control methods used to perpetuate cults. The takeaway here: don't think you're too smart to get involved in a cult, and stay away from organizations with strict hierarchical structures. Stay safe out there! 51:00 Are atheists better or worse when it comes to inclusion and diversity? In some areas they are objectively progressing faster than many religious counterparts, but in other areas they're falling behind. Sam points to their experience in atheist circles as someone who is neurodivergent, nonbinary, and Pagan, among other intersectionalities. Vi and Eric weigh in.1:02:08 What “religious tools” should atheists be using to help them in their lives? Are there such things as “religious tools”? What is a non-theistic Satanist, and why does Candor call himself one? This conversation gets into tarot, ritual, and mindfulness as secular methods for coping and thriving in the world. You may have feelings about this one… 1:11:03 Karen is sick and tired of atheist pro-choice arguments, because they don't feel honest. She lays out her uncomfortable truth: we rate beings based on how valuable they are, and give out rights from there. Eric points out the difference between rights and protections, and Vi gets excited at the icky feeling the argument causes. Gotta love a chewy new moral dilemma! 1:20:30How is the media influencing our risk assessments about things like COVID, and could it be that those who have chosen not to get the vaccine are simply less risk-averse? Eric and Vi point out that while each individual has to choose for themselves, the responsibility of caring for those in your community and providing the at-risk with protection outweighs personal comfort. _____________Skeptic Generation is LIVE every Sunday at 11:30am-1:00pm CTCall on your phone: 585-LA-MURPH (585-526-8774) Call online: https://tiny.cc/callSG Love the show? Become a patron: https://tiny.cc/donatetoSG Buy merch: https://tiny.cc/SGmerch Help with our studio: https://tiny.cc/SGwishlist Join us after the show on Discord: tiny.cc/SGdiscordTo find out more, visit https://www.skepticgeneration.com Copyright © 2021 Skeptic Generation. All rights reserved.
Live from Northeast Wisconsin, it's ... Jean and Mike Do The New York Times Crossword! Perhaps that's not quite as memorable as 38A, Classic opening line from an NBC sketch show, LIVEFROMNEWYORK, but it's the best we can do. And to hear *more* of the best that we can do, download and listen up to today's episode .
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Happy Friday, wherever you are! NEWS @ 0:11:24, including features on Aquaman: King of Atlantis on HBO Max, Masters of the Universe: Revelation part 2, the Spider-Man 3 Skittles Spoiler ad, American Born Chinese being made into a Disney+ show, and thoughts on Jon Kent, today's new Eternals movie clip, apparent Blade movie and Doom Patrol show updates, and a reminder, plus some theories, on tomorrow's DC Fandome event! Comic Book Pick List @ 0:37:22, talking Batman: Imposter #1, X-Men #4's flaws, ET-ER, Colossus' doom, and whether or not you need to read Eternals forever. Titans S.03 Ep.12 @ 0:52:52, going over the penultimate episode of the season, "Prodigal Son." What are your theories for the finale? And finally, DC Comics January 2022 Solicitations @ 1:04:28, going over a few very noteworthy changes and addition to the DC lineup! I'll be back Monday, October 18th for episode 38A, talking the weekly comic pull list, this week's episode of Doom Patrol, Marvel Comics' January 2022 solicitations, and a DC Fandome event recap! Find a way to explore self-care this weekend, don't be nosy, and as always, be sweaty! Website/Blog: www.sensationalshegeek.weebly.com Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify Instagram: @annawiththecomics Twitter: @savageshegeek YouTube: Sensational She-Geek Patreon Program: patron.com/sensationalshegeek
श्रीकृष्ण-बाललीला_38A (भाईजी श्रीहनुमानप्रसादजी पोद्दारजी की वाणी में)
सत्संग_38A (स्वामी श्रीशरणानंदजी की वाणी में)
जीवन विवेचन 38A (श्रीदेवकी माँ की वाणी में)
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Today we're going to be talking about balancing your life when you've got kids and a business to worry about. We discuss what a lot of women may not understand when it comes to having children and going back to work and that some women just can't get themselves to go back right after having a child, while others are forced to go back because of financial reasons. Even still, there are some women that want to be in their job because it brings balance and happiness to their home. The common message we hear is that women need to go back to work and we want to be a voice and a resource to help you to counter this if that's your desire. We talk about what it means to be a mompreneur and doing what you love while also taking care of your family. Having the desire and belief to change your situation 2:38A big realization Rosie had 7:47Rosie's journey as a mum and work 14:10How to know you've made a sacrifice 18:25“A week ago I had read this thing where it said, ‘Wisdom can only come through great sorrow.' And sometimes we have to go through something really difficult to learn the wisdom. So if you think about it with your first child you're probably not going to be the wisest, but as you get your second and your third child, if that's reality, then the wisdom will come, or you look at things differently, maybe you plan things a little bit differently.” 6:38https://www.facebook.com/theirishmummy/https://www.instagram.com/the_irish_mummy/https://www.theirishmummy.com
A delicious Sunday crossword, with LOL answers courtesy of Julia Child (as curated and transcribed by today's constructor, Jesse Goldberg). How could you not like such bon mots as 38A, "A party without cake is ________", REALLYJUSTAMEETING, or the rather brazen 65A, "If you're alone in the kitchen and you drop the lamb, you can always just pick it up. __________?", WHOSGOINGTOKNOW. Jean cruised through the crossword in 54 minutes, only getting hung up in the vicinity of 87A, ________ o'clock (when happy hour begins), BEER, whereas Mike seriously misinterpreted 15A, Even once, EVER, parsing it as "Even, once" and trying (unsuccessfully) to imagine the equivalent in days of yore: EVEA? EVEH? EVEL?? Those minor glitches not withstanding, both Jean & Mike agree that this was a fine Sunday effort, and definitely worth 5 squares on the JAM CR scale.
Register to join the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji at https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Thus Spake Babaji - online Q and A, No.38A live online Q and A session, recorded on 23 May 2021, with US participants.In this session Shri Babaji gives guidance on the following:0:00 Introduction0:07 Summary of the essential points of Babaji's teachings1:47 Is imagination the seed within consciousness to create? 16:16 Creativity in the standpoint of the larger cause22:06 Does a Yogi still have imaginations?23:20 How do we go beyond our emotions?26:50 Teaching meditation to medical patients29:33 How to practice karma yoga and how to be more regular in meditation practice34:57 Is the best sanskrit word for imagination maya or avidya?36:31 Instantaneous love for a Yogi or Saint38:27 Where do desires arise from?40:56 The last instruction that Krishna gave to Arjuna on the battlefield in the Bhagavad Gita46:38 What's the difference between imagination and creativity?Listen as a podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1587010/___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/
While today's crossword had a few of THEUSUALSUSPECTS - LAB, TASE and ARSON -- it also had some more ANOMALOUS entries -- movie titles that were (for the most part) questions, the answers to which were ... other movie titles. For instance, 38A, Who framed Roger Rabbit? [1995], turned out to be the aforementioned THEUSUALSUSPECTS. It must've taken TRUEGRIT to construct this crossword, hats off to the J.A.S.A. Crossword Class (and their teachers, Andy Kravis and Natan Last), who provided such a pleasing diversion.
Everybody’s asking about cool different spaces that we’ve designed such as past projects, so that’s what we want to talk about today. We’re doing a unique home for a Sikh family who have an aromatic kitchen, which is an area containing various potent spices that give off many different smells. The family entertains a lot, so they have the need for many large containers where they can store big amounts of food for guests and events. We did a home where the owner wanted to put a Hobbit home on the property and make it a part of their whole structure, so we created a long tunnel underground and made a unique layout, which turned out to be really fun for them. Closets are often unique spaces that people will want us to design based on their own lifestyles and we did one that felt like a treehouse, using paints and constructing it in such a way that it felt a lot bigger and open than it actually was. Designing a home for a Sikh family 1:28Aromatic kitchen 2:22Shoe storage 6:21Dallas Texas home 10:57Hobbit house 13:05The glam room 14:52Tatami room 17:32Closets 20:38A game room for an NBA player 25:03“People are changing the way that they work, and so she has a huge closet. The builder has told us that women in Dallas never wear the same thing twice, so if you can imagine, you need 365 outfits to house these closets. So they’re as big as kitchens today, and then on the opposite side of her closet is her office. And so she can walk right in there and take a Zoom call, look fabulous, you know? Or sit down there in the evening and she doesn’t have to run down a flight of stairs to sit in a more formal office, so we just combined all of that space right into one.” 16:50https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecityNews Letter:https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=HZENWY&g=PFcqV5
A FUNFETTI of a Saturday crossword, albeit with a potential natick in the top-right corner for those who do not use compasses on a daily basis -- 26A, 270°, WEST, crossing 14D, On the ________, SCENT. Mike enjoyed 7D, Mathematical puzzle with movable disks, TOWEROFHANOI, and Jean appreciated 49D, "The perfume of heroic deeds", to Socrates, FAME. Both savored 38A, Zoom participants?, DRAGRACERS. All-in-all, a fine offering by constructor Leslie Rogers (edited, as always, by Will Shortz), we give this crossword a 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.
Both Jean and Mike ran into headwinds in the top-right corner, specifically 22A, Agree(with), JIBE -- as opposed to their (independently derived at) answers, JIVE. That one errant letter crossed 13D, Seaport derived from the Arabic for "obstacle", AQABA -- quite apropos in this case! There were some delightful new(ish) clues -- 38A, Football tactic to prevent a long return, SQUIBKICK, and 52D, Matches at a table, SEES (or, as Mike continues to insist, despite all the evidence to the contrary, SETS).
A more difficult than usual Monday crossword, but filled with sparkling clues like 34A, Hairstyle popularized by Lucille Ball, POODLECUT, 40D, Nonsense, MALARKEY, 44A, Cheap neighborhood bar, LOCALDIVE, and 38A, For two, in music, ADUE. Today's episode covers all that and more, so download and be prepared to be uplifted!
Jean sailed through this crossword so quickly that her keyboard ignited, while the fate of Mike's keyboard was never in doubt nor peril. There was a goodly number of arcane (depending upon your age) clues, including 61A, Actress/YouTube star ______ Condor, LANA, 38A, Title character in a "Sgt. Pepper" song, MRKITE, 8D, George Sand title heroine, ISIDORA, and 63A, "East of Eden" twin, Aron, just to name a few. Both Jean and Mike were suckered in by 44D, Begrudge, independently answering RELENT, instead of the correct (and for both of them the last) answer, RESENT. A great crossword, all round, we give it a cheery 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.
A RESPITE from some of the harder Friday crosswords we had lately, in both Jean and Mike's wheelhouses. Jean appreciated the XXX stack, 39D, Adult and then some, XXXRATED (crossed with 38A, Goes past, EXCEEDS, 41A, It may be added to the mix, CHEX (very nice!), and the slightly more obscure 45A, Beast vanquished by Oedipus, SPHINX. Mike appreciated not having to spell OCCAM's razor twice in two days, but was glad to see EDASNER (64A, Player of Warren Buffett in "Too Big to Fail"), who had graced the NYTimes crossword less than a week ago. We give this puzzle a perfect 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.
Uh, oh, it's an Erik Agard Friday puzzle - red alert! Dictionaries and thesauri up! Jean was highly impressed with the look of the grid (and you can see it, as usual, at xwordinfo.com). Mike was more impressed with the difficulty: he had to scan so far down the list of clues to find one that he could answer that he inadvertently rolled into Thursday! There were a few outre clues - 38A, Product from Bevel or Oui the People, RAZOR; 31D, Language in which you might be greeted "Hullo, hoo are ye?", SCOTS (not SCOTTISH); and 13A, Pop up a lot, perhaps?, NEWDAD. We give it a 4.5 squares on the JAMCR scale.For Fun-Fact-Friday, Jean explores the origins of riddle-me-ree, and Mike discusses the 5 pillars of Islam.
In this episode we discuss why it's important to to believe in yourself to set a good example for your kids. You can't teach or instill something in someone else that you do not practice yourself and parenting is the one thing we do in life that has an intergenerational, long term impact. We discuss the direct impact we can have on our children's belief and confidence in themselves through our own belief and confidence in ourselves. Parents often tell their kids not to care about what other people think about them, when in reality they themselves care a lot about what their own peers think. “Do you worry about what people think of you? Everything you're asking of your kids, you need to ask back of yourself. And if you can't answer the question the same way then you can't expect it of your children” 2:30.Sole focus for today 2:38A big realization 8:42Supervision vs mismanagement 18:16“I've been doing this schooling with Patty and I caught myself saying something to him. He's an intelligent dude. But if he's not getting stimulated, he'll just get a bit lazy. And I went to say to him, ‘Bro, you know you can do this. You're just being lazy.' And then It was just like a big mirror back at me.” 8:42 https://www.facebook.com/theirishmummy/https://www.instagram.com/the_irish_mummy/https://www.theirishmummy.comhttps://www.theirishmummy.com/ebook
A nice way to wrap up the week and the month, with a clever crossword by Jim Hilger -- all about product (mis)placement. Several common phrases had a noun replaced by a product -- for instance, 38A, Reason that the prestigious scientific journal refuses articles from President Herbert's relatives?, NATUREABHORSAHOOVER, and 97A Adding a historic ship as a deal sweetener, THROWINGINTHEBOUNTY. Very nice!Remember, if you want to subscribe to the New York Times crossword, you can do so right here: nytimes.com/crosswords, operators are standing by (so to speak).
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORSJANUARY 14, 2021 MEETING ~ 7:30 PMAGENDA0:00:101. Meeting Called to Order.0:00:222. Pledge of Allegiance.0:00:393. Roll Call.0:00:524. Meeting Minutes:0:01:005. Chairman’s Comments:0:03:126. New Business:0:05:38A. Presentation by the Community Center Pool Consultants0:03:13B. Conditional Use Hearing (continued) – Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Road. Application of the Mancill Mill Road Company, 850 Mancill Mill Rd seeking Conditional Use Approval, pursuant to Section 165-135, Use Regulations, of the Township Code to permit a Residential-Oriented Development (ROD) to be located on the SM-1 zoned property.0:55:49C. Consent Agenda re:* This section of the agenda has been reduced for the Vimeo posting.To see the complete Agenda, visit: https://www.umtownship.org/?wpfb_dl=363776D. Authorization to Advertise proposed ordinances:1:13:511. Amendment to Chapter 165, Zoning, Section 165-145 of the Township Code to provide for a Heavy Industrial Redevelopment Overlay District and to permit certain research and development uses by right within the HI Zoning District.1:21:462. Amendment to Chapter 165, Zoning, Section 165-145, to modify the general height regulations and to provide for restaurants as a permitted use in the LI Zoning District.1:36:13E. Resolution 2020-42 – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – GenTerra Corporation Subdivision, 624 Columbus Street. Consideration of a preliminary/final subdivision plan submitted by the GenTerra Corporation, as prepared byWilkinson & Associates, dated April 20,2020 last revised July 21, 2020 for the subdivision of the existing R-3 Residential parcel into 4 residential lots and the construction of 4 new townhouse units.1:37:10F. Sanitary and Storm Water Authority Appointment.1:37:427. Accounts Payable & Payrolls.1:38:128. Additional Business.1:49:429. Adjournment.
Donald Raleigh, representative-elect for district 38A, brings to the legislature a distinguished background of military service and almost two decades of small business experience. The new legislator discusses salient issues in his Anoka and Washington County district, including business support and a return to in-person education, as well as running a positive campaign in a polarized year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We sit down with world renowned dancer, Cierra Lauren. Cierra has had an extensive & amazing career as a dancer, but recently gained more notoriety for her courage to come forward with reports of abuse & assault against a prominent leader in the dance community. We experience some technical difficulties, but power through this candid, interesting and intimate conversation with Cierra. She openly shares some life changing milestones, talks about her first exposure to hip hop & building a studio from the ground up at the young age of 17. Cierra openly shares a near death experience while pursuing a major career opportunity & teaches us a lesson in the value of failing. She discusses the origins of her non-profit organization Speak Your Truth Worldwide & bravely shares her experience with the notorious AOV founder and owner. In addition to SYT Worldwide, Cierra shares the details for her podcast “Unscripted”. We wrap the episode with a fun round of rapid fire, Cierra shares her opinion on what’s good in the dance community & we’re reminded of the strong unstoppable warrior that Cierra Lauren is.In this episode, we explore: 00:32 Introduction02:52A warrior mentality05:26 Cierra’s first hip hop class11:45Building a studio from the ground up14:22No room for self doubt16:55Cierra’s advice to a younger self19:05 Making a name for herself21:38A major career opportunity 24:00A near death experience30:15When a door closes, another one opens35:02There are no bumps in the road, that is the road37:22Speak Your Truth World Wide43:06A fight for her life and her commitment to the dance community56:20We as a dance community can no longer accept this behavior58:20Moving toward a safer community1:02:19Rapid fire questions1:09:34What’s good in the dance community?1:11:27Closing remarks1:14:22Thank you for a wonderful Season 2!This episode’s guest(s):Follow Cierra Lauren on InstagramFollow Speak Your Truth Worldwide on InstagramLearn more about Speak Your Truth Worldwide Learn about how you can support Speak Your Truth Worldwide “Backin’ It Up”, Cierra Lauren “Can’t Say”, Cierra Lauren“The Morning”, Cierra Lauren“Work”, Cierra Lauren "Who Do You Love", Cierra Lauren “It Matters”, Cierra LaurenSpecial thanks to: -Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork Music by Sam Stan - Das Boo - https://thmatc.co/?l=997FC418Music by SkeetOnTheBeat - Late Night - https://thmatc.co/?l=E76B5749 The conversation continues over on Instagram and TikTokHave a guest suggestion or just want to say hello? Drop us a line at hello@co-labpodcast.com Sign up for exclusive updates and subscribe to our Newsletter
Game Specific Time CodesPirates at White Sox - 3:10-5:11Twins at Indians - 5:12-7:23Marlins at Mets DH - 7:24-10:01Phillies at Nationals - 10:02-12:15Red Sox at Blue Jays - 12:16-15:26Orioles at Rays - 15:27-17:43Cubs at Tigers - 17:44-19:35Angels at Astros DH - 19:36-22:38A’s at Rangers - 22:39-24:47Reds at Brewers - 24:48-27:07Royals at Cardinals - 27:08-29:20Mariners at Padres - 29:21-31:14Rockies at Diamondbacks - 31:15-33:21Dodgers at Giants - 33:22 - 36:53
Meditação da Palavra Sem. Thomas Éric.Terça-feira Santa - 07/04/2020Evangelho de Jo 13,21-33.36-38A traição é uma realidade, a glorificação é uma consequência.
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Bailey & Friends discuss the SF QB situation, Patriots 1-2, Baker Mayfield, Steelers Trading Lev Bell, and the Bills beating the Vikings. Also early season predictions and the Week 3 Preview. Special Guest: Mike Vick In A BoxEmail questions to DBFFLshow@gmail.com to be part of the show.Time CodesNews - 5:20Mailbag - 13:55Topic of the Show - 18:00Weekly Preview - 31:38A. Mr. Souvlaki / Mike Vick in a Box - 32:45B. Gattaca / iSportBall - 35:25C. Riften Thieves / The Brady Bunch - 37:40D. Houston Strong / Devtoosweet - 40:29E. Geno911 / RKT - 43:38F. FlaccoSacko / RussellBMine - 47:40Taking Out the Trash - 52:10Coolest thing we saw all week - 54:47
Learn more about a precedent setting lawsuit against upriver counties for municipal water pollution in Des Moines, Iowa on today’s episode of What Doesn’t Kill You. Katy Keiffer is joined by Bill Stowe, CEO of Des Moines Water Works. In 1919, Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) was formed as an independently owned and operated public utility, deriving its legal status from the Constitution of the State of Iowa and the statutes enacted by the Iowa General Assembly. Its legal authority is set out in Article III, Sec. 38A, Constitution of the State of Iowa; Chapter 388, Code of Iowa; and Division V, Chapter 384, Code of Iowa. The Board of Trustees has all of the powers of the City Council to operate the utility, except for levying taxes. The utility is owned by the water rate payers. The Board of Water Works Trustees of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, consists of five members, appointed by the Mayor of the City of Des Moines for a term of six years. The Board of Water Works Trustees appoints Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager. “90% of the [water] nutrient problem is from agriculture.” [20:00] — Bill Stowe “A sales tax to deal with water quality problems. Why should everybody else have to pay for agricultural pollution?” [23:00] — Katy Keiffer
Learn more about a precedent setting lawsuit against upriver counties for municipal water pollution in Des Moines, Iowa on today’s episode of What Doesn’t Kill You. Katy Keiffer is joined by Bill Stowe, CEO of Des Moines Water Works. In 1919, Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) was formed as an independently owned and operated public utility, deriving its legal status from the Constitution of the State of Iowa and the statutes enacted by the Iowa General Assembly. Its legal authority is set out in Article III, Sec. 38A, Constitution of the State of Iowa; Chapter 388, Code of Iowa; and Division V, Chapter 384, Code of Iowa. The Board of Trustees has all of the powers of the City Council to operate the utility, except for levying taxes. The utility is owned by the water rate payers. The Board of Water Works Trustees of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, consists of five members, appointed by the Mayor of the City of Des Moines for a term of six years. The Board of Water Works Trustees appoints Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager. “90% of the [water] nutrient problem is from agriculture.” [20:00] — Bill Stowe “A sales tax to deal with water quality problems. Why should everybody else have to pay for agricultural pollution?” [23:00] — Katy Keiffer
Intro (0:00)Latest & Greatest (1:16)A live Periscope-cast took place for episode 38A recap of what happened to Stacy recentlyWas feeling better and worked out twiceWent to a volunteer event and was helping move rocksStacy wanted to show off her strength by picking something up that was very heavy, and despite proper lifting form, she injured her back againVivian has been training a lot, and she has been sharing more of her workouts on PeriscopeVivian also found out that in her next competition she will be competing against menA reminder to listeners to take advantage of the Why Our Way straps discount, exclusive to listeners, type in SWR at checkout to receive 10% offWhat Has Benn Happening on the Internet (9:23)Vivian found out that a USS show in Detroit, that is an all women's show before the new year, is now a pro world champion qualifier event - and this will happen on December 12 if anyone wants to do this show - find more details hereBumper plates versus metal plates - do they make your lifts easierThe hercules holdKeg pressesQuestions (15:09)What is happening with Stacy's back?Stacy went and talked with an ortho person and found out that she has a dislocated, twisted tailboneThere is only one way to fix that, other than surgery, and that is to have someone manually turn her tailbone the same way you would pop-in a dislocated shoulder...but in a very different region of the bodyShe is planning to have her tailbone popped back into place, but has been mentally preparing for the fixApparently once it is back in place, everything feels back to normal in about five minutesKnee wrap preferences?Stacy has only used Reebok knee sleeves to date, she has never tried knee wraps or straps, and she has only used them when she feels like she is needing some support or to feel a little sturdierVivian doesn't use any knee straps or wrapsHow do you fix a squat when you are lopsided?Stacy thinks that it tends to be an ankle mobility problem for most people, or you could have misalignment from quad squattingStacy recommends getting back to basics, making sure you are mobile and loose before you squat, dropping weights and really focusing on form, and seeing if you can fix that - working up in weight as you correct thatYou can also see a medical professional for more guidanceVivian suggests using butt engaging warm-upsVivan's grip-tember goalWhat Heather and Stacy were working on in the gym recentlyPrior to her recent injury, Stacy was working body-weight exercises, wall balls, Bulgarian split squats, and pressesQuestion (27:07)How to balance the 5-3-1, Wendler program with WODs?Cycle it in so you don't over do itVivian would do three strength days, and factor in WODs on the other days, keeping her metcons very shortHow best to incorporate will vary from box to box based on the programingStacy reminds people to really focus on formVivian reminds people to take your time and focus on your lifts and recovering in between setsDon't forget about mobility and core workThe contact form on the site was broken, so previously submitted questions were lost, please resubmit here and we will get to them on a future showIf you like this live Q&A periscope show format, please let us know and we will schedule more on Friday eveningsThank you for tuning in - we will be back soon!Don't forget to get the Why Our Way straps at a 10% discount with the code SWROutro (33:45)
Sunday May 4th 05/06/2014 0 Comments Sunday May 4th – Matthew 9:18-38A man is asleep in bed when he hears a knock on the front door.He wakes up and looks at his clock, and it's three in the morning. He thinks, "I'm not getting out of bed at this time of night." So he rolls over and goes back to sleep.Then, a louder knock follows.His wife says "Aren't you going to answer that?" So he drags himself out of bed and goes downstairs. He opens the door and there is stranger standing at the door. It doesn't take the homeowner long to realize the man is drunk."Hi there," slurs the stranger. "Can you give me a push?""No, get lost. It's three AM. I was in bed!" The man slams the door. He goes back up to bed and tells his wife what happened and she says, "That wasn't very nice of you. Remember that night we broke down in the pouring rain on the way to pick the kids up from the baby sitter and you had to knock on that man's house to get the car started again? What would have happened if he'd told us to get lost?""But the guy was drunk," says the husband."It doesn't matter," says the wife. "He needs our help and it would be the Christian thing to help him."So the husband gets out of bed again, gets dressed, and goes back downstairs.He opens the door, and shouts, "Hey, do you still need a push??"And he hears a voice cry out, "Yeah."So he looks out into the street for a car and shouts, "Where are you?"And the stranger says, "I'm over here, on your porch swing."The simple fact is…sometimes we need to wake up, even when we don't want to! And here in the remaining verses of Matthew chapter 9 we see some folks who are ready to wake up and some who aren't. (Starting in verse 18)While He was saying these things to them, a synagogue official came and bowed down before Him, and said, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and began to follow him, and so did His disciples.It's fairly likely that this synagogue official, whose name the Gospel of Mark tells us is Jairus, wasn't a follower of Jesus. In fact he was probably opposed to Jesus' ministry because Jesus was opposed to the established religious authorities. We could say that this situation forced Jairus to swallow his pride and approach a man whose ministry and teaching he had been taught not to believe in. This was a wake-up call for Jairus. His daughter's life depended on Jesus being more than who Jairus once thought He was. He takes a drastic step of faith and asks Jesus to touch her and raise her from the dead. Jesus follows him without hesitation, but along the way someone else has a wake-up call!20 And a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years, came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak; 21 for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch His garment, I will get well.” 22 But Jesus turning and seeing her said, “Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.” At once the woman was made well.This woman knew that by Jewish religious law she was considered unclean because of her bleeding. She also knew that it was considered improper for any woman to touch the hem of a man's prayer shawl.But she's tired of being told what she can and can't do by people who can't help her!She wakes up to the reality that it's going to take some desperate, drastic faith on her part to go beyond what is considered acceptable and instead just do what is necessary - and as a result she is healed. Even though society tells this woman she's not the kind of person who should be around other people; that she should just go off on her own and continue to SUFFER, she's going to reach out and touch the hem of Jesus' cloak anyway.Even though the world tells Jairus that it's too late, that his daughter is past the point of healing; even though the religious leaders have told him that Jesus is a sinner and isn't sent by God, he's going to come to Jesus anyway.23 When Jesus came into the official's house, and saw the flute-players and the crowd in noisy disorder, 24 He said, “Leave; for the girl has not died, but is asleep.” And they began laughing at Him. 25 But when the crowd had been sent out, He entered and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. 26 This news spread throughout all that land.Jesus asserts that what the people are calling death for this little girl is only sleep.They laugh at Him for saying so, but then He proves that He has the power to wake the even the dead. This isn't the only time this happens. In John 11:11-14 Jesus says,“Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I go, so that I may awaken him out of sleep.” 12 The disciples then said to Him, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.” 13 Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking of literal sleep. 14 So Jesus then said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead” Then Jesus goes and raises Lazarus from his “sleep”.In 1st Thessalonians 4:13-16 the Apostle Paul uses the same words as well:“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.”Both the story of the Jairus' daughter and the story of the woman with the hemorrhage illustrate the role of faith in the kingdom of God. Faith is a wake-up call!2nd Corinthians 5:7 says “for we walk by faith, not by sight.” The amazing thing to realize is that “walking by sight”, or believing what our natural senses tell us, is the equivalent of being asleep! It's only through faith that our eyes are truly opened and we are awakened to what God is REALLY doing!That same truth appears in the encounter of the blind men.27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” 28 When He entered the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “It shall be done to you according to your faith.”30 And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them: “See that no one knows about this!” 31 But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout all that land.Let's face it…these men had no CHOICE but to walk by faith; they COULDN'T walk by sight!Jesus puts it to them very simply. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “It shall be done to you according to your faith.”So there is clearly an element of faith at work in these three healings we've looked at. But this next example gives us a little bit of balance in our understanding of the relationship between God's power and our faith.32 As they were going out, a mute, demon-possessed man was brought to Him. 33 After the demon was cast out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed, and were saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”What's different between this healing and the others? In this case there is no evidence of the demon-possessed man showing any faith at all, but he still gets healed. Why is that significant? I believe we need to be reminded that although our faith has a role in what God is doing – He is not LIMITED by our faith. He is sovereign and can show His power when and where He chooses to.Now if you need an example of some folks who TRULY needed a wake-up call, look at verse 34:But the Pharisees were saying, “He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.”Although Matthew doesn't mention it, the Gospel of Mark tells us that it was that very accusation that Jesus called the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.When God is moving and you're saying it's the devil, you need a wake-up call!The fact is, many people were asleep to what Jesus was doing, but Jesus was walking through the world wide awake, and what He saw caused Him to be moved with compassion.35 Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.36 Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.Why were the people wandering aimlessly, like sheep without a shepherd? It was because those who were supposed to be leading them were ASLEEP! God brought this charge against the shepherds of Israel in Ezekiel 34:8“As I live,” declares the Lord God, “surely because “My flock has become a prey,My flock has even become food for all the beasts of the field for lack of a shepherd, and My shepherds did not search for My flock, but rather the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock.”God has compassion on the sheep, even as Jesus does here in Matthew chapter 9. Ezekiel continues in verses 11-15For thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I Myself will search for My sheep and seek them out.12 As a shepherd cares for his herd in the day when he is among his scattered sheep, so I will care for My sheep and will deliver them from all the places to which they were scattered on a cloudy and gloomy day. 13 I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries and bring them to their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the streams, and in all the inhabited places of the land. 14 I will feed them in a good pasture, and their grazing ground will be on the mountain heights of Israel. There they will lie down on good grazing ground and feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15 I will feed My flock and I will lead them to rest,” declares the Lord God.God promises to BE the shepherd that the people are lacking.And Jesus says in John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.”But how does Jesus do that? He actually does it through US! We are called to be co-laborers with Jesus in caring for His sheep.So the last piece of this wake-up puzzle is to ask “do WE need a wake-up call?” In verses 37 and 38 Jesus answers “possibly so.”37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. 38 Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”Jesus' statement that the harvest is “plentiful” indicates that the number of lost souls in this world is abundant. I'm sure most of us could think of plenty of people in our families, our neighborhoods and our workplaces that don't have a relationship with Jesus. The emphasis here is on the need for workers to spread the gospel. But keep this thought in mind; If the laborers are “few”, then I shouldn't be expecting some other laborer with extra time on his hands to come along and reach out to the “harvest” of lost people God has placed in MY life!Listen to how this commentary puts it:“The “laborers” are not angels sent to gather the lost for judgment, but disciples who imitate Jesus by proclaiming the coming of His kingdom. Jesus commands His disciples to pray for God to send workers. No one can do the work of the harvest without being equipped for it by God.”In closing, let's remember Isaiah's response when God was looking for someone to carry His message.In Isaiah 6:8 God asks a question:Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?”And Isaiah doesn't wait for someone else to come along. He says:Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
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