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On the illusion (yes!) that life is rushing past us and the feeling that time is, in the words of Meryl Streep (& ABBA), slipping through our fingers. Just a friendly, start-of-the-year reminder that you have time (in fact, decades worth of it) and there's things you can do to make it run on 1x speed again. | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠

What does it actually mean to be a child of God, and why does that understanding matter so much? In this first part of a two-part conversation, Dot and Cara dig into the theology behind spiritual adoption and identity, unpacking what Scripture teaches about being welcomed into God's family. They explore the difference between being created by God and being a child of God, and why understanding that distinction brings security, freedom, and peace. Grab your Bible, a pencil, and a cup of coffee, and pull up a chair with us!Got a question about today's episode or something else you'd like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Intro (00:00)Start by writing down Romans 8:15-17 (0:13)This truth changed the way Cara viewed herself (1:58)There is a distinction between being created by God and being a child of God (4:20) Sin creates separation from God (8:25)We are all walking around wondering, ‘who am I?' (12:15)Child of God means accepted, adopted, and embraced in the family of God (17:39)This understanding changes everything (19:20)The Spirit in you is evidence you are a child of God (25:20)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.Watch Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse: Romans 8:15-17 (ESV) “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.”

“‘Abba, Father,’ he cried out, ‘everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.’” (Mark 14:36 NLT) Mark 14 describes what may be the darkest night of the soul in human history. Jesus was “deeply troubled and distressed” (verse 33 NLT) because He knew the “awful hour” (verse 35 NLT) of His suffering was approaching. Jesus knew that in a very short time He would be denied by one of His closest friends. He knew that He would be the object of Peter’s shame and the cause of his cursing. He knew that He would be rejected by the people of Israel whom He came to save. He knew that His disciple Judas would betray Him with a kiss. He knew that the rest of His disciples would scatter in fear. He knew that He would be tried in a kangaroo court, falsely accused, and convicted. He understood the sheer torture of what He was about to do—that is, to take all the impurity, sin, and wickedness of humanity upon Himself. He who was righteous, holy, and pure was about to take upon Himself all that was unrighteous, unholy, and impure. For eternity Jesus had enjoyed unbroken communion with His Father. But He knew that in a short time, when the sin of the world was poured upon Him, God would momentarily turn His face from Him. He would be forsaken. That’s what He was recoiling from in the Garden of Gethsemane. That’s what He was dreading: the horrible moment when He would take all the sin of the world upon Himself. The only one who could understand what He was about to experience was His Father. “‘Abba, Father,’ he cried out, ‘everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine’” (Mark 4:36 NLT). Abba is a term of intimate affection used by children for their father. It’s similar to the terms “Daddy” or “Papa.” Jesus the Son was crying out to God the Father in His moment of difficulty. As He struggled with what lay ahead, Jesus asked His Father for one final reassurance that this was the only way to satisfy God’s justice and holiness—that this was the only way to make salvation and eternal life possible. Through it all, Jesus had one overarching goal, and it wasn’t to spare Himself pain and suffering. Look at His resolute words again: “I want your will to be done, not mine” (NLT). In offering this prayer, Jesus gave us an example to follow. None of us will ever be able to fathom the agony Jesus experienced that night. But we will experience our own consequences for pursuing God’s will. We may not always know what the will of God is in every situation. And when we do know it, we may not always like it. But we follow One who prioritized God’s will above everything else. And we must never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. Reflection question: What would embracing God’s will look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:11– Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers get knocked out of the playoffs, was the pick six the final throw of Rodgers’ career?, Pacers top the Celtics and Joe Mazzulla says “illegal screen” a dozen times when referring to the final play of the game 12:12 – 20:04 – Morning Checkdown 20:05 – 46:08 – Pacers beat the Celtics last night and have a little bit of a winning streak going on, a storyline going somewhat under the radar for IU/Miami, more fallout from Chris Ballard’s end of season presser, the “do you still have your juju or shimmer?”, Anthony Richardson vs. Riley Leonard, NFL Divisional matchups, Kevin loves Ben Johnson and his hate for the Packers 46:09 – 1:12:25– Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and what he thought of last night’s win over the Celtics, Jay Huff’s versatility, Quenton Jackson’s fearlessness, how All-Star selections among coaches work, no fouls in last night’s fourth quarter, biggest assets in reaching 1,000 career wins, his thoughts on Joe Mazzulla’s postgame comments about an “illegal screen”, Morning Checkdown 1:12:26 – 1:27:24 – ACC Network’s Taylor Tannenbaum joins us to discuss IU playing Miami in the national championship, how unbelievable the IU run has been, the reemergence of Miami, mindset heading into their game against the Hoosiers, what the Hurricanes do best and how they can slow down the Hoosiers, Michael Irvin, what she misses most about Indy 1:27:25 – 1:34:32– Rick Carlisle’s comment on Joe Mazzulla, in-game interviews and whether they are helpful, who comes out of the AFC in the playoffs? 1:34:33 – 2:01:37 – Manningcast ball talk, Quenton Nelson gets another All-Pro selection, entering the final year of his contract, Chris Ballard sticking around another season but having some big financial decisions that could be longer lasting than his time remaining with the team, national championship talk, Morning Checkdown 2:01:38 – 2:14:57– ABBA, Mario Cristobol’s comments on Fernando Mendoza, what the Hurricanes do well, are the Bears really looking at Northwest Indiana as a possible new stadium site?, Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s “stay in my lane” comment 2:14:58 - 2:22:46 – Tamika Catchings’ new role with the Fever, Bears ownership surveying Northwest Indiana locations, college hoopsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year 1976 seems so long ago, and it was. Here are 10 songs we loved from that year that are turning 50 in 2026. Songs from Boston, ABBA, Diana Ross, the Eagles and more. Plus full seggies. Coming This Spring Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, will finally be published. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book will soon be available for pre-order. Our Sponsors The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Message 2 of "The LET Factor" Ronnie Phillips is the Lead Pastor at Abba's House in Chattanooga, TN and founder of Ronnie Phillips Ministries International.   ronniephillips.org

Welcome to our Summer Series (Encore Episode). At the moment, we are touring Tasmania! We are recording episodes while we're away and will be back next week. Happy New Year! New Australian gigs have just been announced, and you can buy tickets now at www.rewind80smixtape.com.auLIKE, SHARE, RATE & REVIEW

Author Joe Matera ["The Making of ABBA: The Story Behind The Band's Breakthrough 1975 Album"] on the photos featured on the front and back of ABBA's 1975 self-titled album.Listen to Episode 349 - The Story Behind ABBA's 1975 Breakthrough Album

(00:00 – 12:18) – IU and Prude get close college basketball wins behind Lamar Wilkerson. Are IU fans getting ready to head down to Atlanta? Also, is Fernando Mendoza actually an underdog? Kevin and James give their initial take on what they expect to hear from Chris Ballard later today. Plus, the Pacers have a great chance to end the losing streak tonight. (12:18– 20:16) – Morning Checkdown (20:16–43:22) – Does Chris Ballard get annoyed with James' or Kevin's questions more, what has Chris Ballard actually done well. What will he have to say about his pass rushers? We also run through the cap hits for the roster. Fernando Mendoza's underdog mentality, Mark Cuban pitching in to Indiana's NIL fund. No preseason top 5 teams left in the college football playoff. (43:22 – 1:08:50) – We play audio from former IU quarterback Trent Green, talking about how the perception of Indiana football changing. Where do the weaknesses lie for Indiana against Oregon. Do we read too much into a -3.5 spread in favor of the Hoosiers? Deciphering who is America's team between IU or Ole Miss. Morning checkdown. (1:08:50 - 1:19:48) – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins to talk about how his team can try and stop their back-to-back losses. He answers what the similarities were between the Villanova and St. Johns games. Matta also touches on who he's starting to trust as the season progresses with the Jalen Jackson injury. Plus, the Bulldogs have a week off before 4 games in 8-day stretch. (1:19:48 -1:30:09) – Kevin and James toss around the questions they want answered at Chris Ballard's press conference later today. They also discuss Alec Pierce's status with free agency looming and what they expect the Colts general manager to say. (1:30:09 – 1:55:15) – To kick off the final hour, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins to talk about the Pacers opportunity this evening against the Hornets. He also made the trip to the Rose Bowl and describes his experience. James asks him who Scott has his eye on in the upcoming NBA draft. He also answers the question of if the Pacers will be back in the championship conversation when everyone is healthy and if they get a good draft pick. Morning checkdown. (1:55:15 – 2:06:08) – Fernando Mendoza is making the song "Fernando" by ABBA rise up the charts. Where does Indiana's strength lie against Oregon (2:06:08 — 2:12:43) - Looking ahead to the NFL playoffs this weekend and CFP tonight.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00 – 25:34) – We play audio from former IU quarterback Trent Green, talking about how the perception of Indiana football changing. Where do the weaknesses lie for Indiana against Oregon. Do we read too much into a -3.5 spread in favor of the Hoosiers? Deciphering who is America's team between IU or Ole Miss. Morning checkdown. (25:35 - 36:32) – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins to talk about how his team can try and stop their back-to-back losses. He answers what the similarities were between the Villanova and St. Johns games. Matta also touches on who he's starting to trust as the season progresses with the Jalen Jackson injury. Plus, the Bulldogs have a week off before 4 games in 8-day stretch. (36:33 – 52:55) – To kick off the final hour, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins to talk about the Pacers opportunity this evening against the Hornets. He also made the trip to the Rose Bowl and describes his experience. James asks him who Scott has his eye on in the upcoming NBA draft. He also answers the question of if the Pacers will be back in the championship conversation when everyone is healthy and if they get a good draft pick. (52:56 – 1:03:48) – Fernando Mendoza is making the song "Fernando" by ABBA rise up the charts. Where does Indiana's strength lie against OregonSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Dose of Hope January 8, 2026   Scripture: Galatians 4   Prayer:  Lord, How we need you.  Thank you for your presence, thank you for the way you continue to pursue us.  Lord, in these next few moments of silence, help us set aside our scattered thoughts and focus on you...In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are in our first week of our new reading plan, Journey into the Letters of Paul, during which we will walk through Paul's letters chronologically.  We are currently in Galatians, Paul's first letter.   Our chapter for today is Galatians 4. Boy, is Paul frustrated with the Galatians or what?  He doesn't mince words.  But he continues to make his point. Paul contrasts humanity's condition under the law versus in Christ. Under the law, people were heirs to a promise that God made with Abraham, but really they were no better than slaves, for they were still in bondage to the law. Under Christ, however, there is true freedom.  People aren't merely heirs to a promise.  They are children of the one true God.    Paul talks about the Galatians before the false teachers entered the picture.  They were open to Paul's teaching.  Paul alludes to an illness he had when he was with them initially.  They cared for him as if he was Christ.  Their hospitality and love was extravagant.  He was blessed by them immensely.  But now, Paul appears to be personally wounded by their rejection of him.  How quickly things changed.   They moved from reliance on grace to reliance on the law.  Paul is heartbroken.    Our salvation has nothing to do with the law. Rather, our salvation rests in the work of Christ. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. When we are saved, God puts his Holy Spirit within us. There is an intimacy there. Now, we call out "Abba, Father" which effectively means "Daddy." We aren't slave children. We are truly God's children whom he loves. We can rest in the love of our father. We don't have to be fearful or timid. We can spend time with our Father God, sit in his lap, and soak up the love he has for us.   I'll close today with Romans 8:15-16, So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God's Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, "Abba, Father." For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God's children.    Do you consider God your daddy?  Do you clearly understand your relationship as a child of the one true King?  If you still have questions about this, or doubts, spend some time today and write them down.  Pray about them.  Let's see if over the course of this reading plan, God begins to speak to you regarding your list. Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Diving deep into the making of ABBA's iconic 1975 album with author Joe Matera. Released on April 21st, 1975, ABBA's breakthrough album was their self-titled third studio album. It cemented their global stardom with massive hits like "Mamma Mia," "SOS," and "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do," becoming their blueprint for international pop domination. Purchase a copy of The Making of ABBA: The Story Behind The Band's Breakthrough 1975 AlbumVisit Joe Matera's websitePurchase a copy of 'Coffee In New York' by The Korgis featuring Joe Matera

SHOW NOTES COMING SOON!!!BioTamunotonye Setima-Benebo is the founder of Abba's Games, a faith-driven gaming and entertainment brand. Through games, game nights, and community engagement, she helps individuals connect with others, learn in playful ways, and live with purpose. Her work combines fun, faith, and personal growth, and she's making learning engaging, meaningful, and transformative for everyone involved.

This message delves into the significance of prayer as a relational practice with God, emphasizing the importance of approaching Him as 'Father.' It explores the concept of intimacy in prayer, the healing of past wounds that affect our perception of God, and the profound implications of calling God 'Abba.' The teaching also highlights the need for inner healing to foster a genuine relationship with God and concludes with an invitation to reflect on the story of the Prodigal Son as a representation of God's heart towards us.

There is a HUGE difference between living as an enslaved person of a household, and living as a son or a daughter of that household.An enslaved person has the will of the master FORCED upon him. He has no rights, is often mistreated, and is required to do what is commanded of him.Whereas a son or a daughter is at home in that same household, is part of that family, has a vested interest in how things go, and sees the benefit of obeying the authority - not just doing so to avoid punishment.Romans 8:15 says, "For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”We have two spirits to choose from: one that is bondage, and the result of choosing that spirit is FEAR. The other spirit is one of adoption, of being a child of God, and the result of choosing that spirit is the ability to call God Papa, Daddy!

Message 1 of "The LET Factor" Ronnie Phillips is the Lead Pastor at Abba's House in Chattanooga, TN and founder of Ronnie Phillips Ministries International.   ronniephillips.org

What do you do when what you want and what God wants don't match? In Mark 14:32–42, Jesus steps into the garden of Gethsemane and prays an honest, gut-level prayer: “Abba… everything is possible… take this cup… yet not my will, but Yours.” If even Jesus experienced the tension of desire and obedience, what does that mean for the decisions, fears, and pressures you're carrying right now? This message explores the tension of two wills—the pull of the flesh versus the leading of the Spirit—and shows how, in the tension, we can pray honestly, surrender fully, and take the next step with confidence that God is a Father you can trust.

Chaplain Don Moldstad was preacher for this service. Galatians 4:4-7: But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

Order of Service: - Prelude - Prayer #17, p. 149 - Hymn 135 - Now Sing We, Now Rejoice - Galatians 4:4-7: But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. - Prayer: P: Lord God, our heavenly Father: Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; C: Sufficient is Thine arm alone, and our defense is sure. P: O God, our Help in ages past, our Hope for years to come, C: Be Thou our Guard while life shall last and our eternal Home. All: In the name of Christ Jesus, the Light of the World. Amen. - Hymn 134 - Let Us All With Gladsome Voice - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260102dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:6-7 Christmas is About Family It’s almost a cliché these days, but it’s true: society has been removing Christ from Christmas for a long time. Ask most people what the holiday is about, and you’ll probably hear “time with family” more often than the birth of the Savior. And while Christians may lament that family has eclipsed Christ, our Bible reading today reminds us that Christmas is about family. Did you catch the good news in today’s Bible passage? Because of Christmas, God has made you part of his family. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He rightly belongs in God's family. We do not. By nature, we are slaves to sin and estranged from God. But in his mercy, God sent his Son to redeem us and sent his Spirit into our hearts. And with the Holy Spirit dwelling in you, you can confidently call God, “Father.” That is pure grace—the grace of a God who not only forgives but adopts. And what comfort that adoption brings! All of us crave acceptance, belonging, and a sense of home. We often look for it in our earthly families and closest friendships. They are wonderful gifts, yet they can disappoint you, because like you, they are sinful. But the belonging your heart longs for is found fully in your place as a child of God. Because of Christmas, you can call Jesus your brother, and he gladly calls you his brother or sister. And you are part of a remarkable family: believers across the world and across the ages who trust in Christ. One day, you will experience the joy of a family reunion beyond imagining—a gathering that will include loved ones in Christ who died before you. So when your final day comes, you can rest in confidence. You are no longer a slave but God’s child, and since you are his child, you are also his heir. A place in your Father’s house is already prepared, and nothing can take it from you. Prayer: Father, thank you for adopting me as your child through Christ and giving me a place in your family forever. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Full Text of Readings [DAY TITLE] The Saint of the day is Mary, Mother of God The Story of Mary, Mother of God Mary's divine motherhood broadens the Christmas spotlight. Mary has an important role to play in the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. She consents to God's invitation conveyed by the angel (Luke 1:26-38). Elizabeth proclaims: “Most blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Luke 1:42-43, emphasis added). Mary's role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God's redemptive plan. Without naming Mary, Paul asserts that “God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law” (Galatians 4:4). Paul's further statement that “God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out ‘Abba, Father!'” helps us realize that Mary is mother to all the brothers and sisters of Jesus. Some theologians also insist that her motherhood of Jesus is an important element in God's creative plan. God's “first” thought in creating was Jesus. Jesus, the incarnate Word, is the one who could give God perfect love and worship on behalf of all creation. As Jesus was “first” in God's mind, Our Lady was “second” insofar as she was chosen from all eternity to be his mother. The precise title “Mother of God” goes back at least to the third or fourth century. In the Greek form Theotokos (God-bearer), it became the touchstone of the Church's teaching about the Incarnation. The Council of Ephesus in 431 insisted that the holy Fathers were right in calling the holy virgin Theotokos. At the end of this particular session, crowds of people marched through the street shouting: “Praised be the Theotokos!” The tradition reaches to our own day. In its chapter on Mary's role in the Church, Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Church calls her “Mother of God” 12 times. To learn more, visit our Seven Days with Mary page. Reflection Other themes come together at today's celebration. It is the Octave of Christmas: Our remembrance of Mary's divine motherhood injects a further note of Christmas joy. It is a day of prayer for world peace: She is the mother of the Prince of Peace. It is the first day of a new year: Mary continues to bring new life to her children—who are also God's children.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this meditation at Lyncroft Centre in Toronto, on January 2, 2026.Acts of the Apostles repeatedly describes the Apostles speaking with parrhesia—freedom, frankness, fearless speech (Acts 2:29; 4:13, 29, 31). They had received the spirit of adoption. Of divine filiation.Paul still throbs with this parrhesia, the thrill that he witnessed in the apostles. “You did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!' (Rom 8:15). How can this fearless sense of conviction imbue us as sons and daughters of God in 2026?Music: Angelic Choir Library with license, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.Thumbnail: Apostles at Pentecost 1030-1040, Ottonian parchment, Regensburg The J. Paul Getty Museum

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260102dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:6-7 Christmas is About Family It’s almost a cliché these days, but it’s true: society has been removing Christ from Christmas for a long time. Ask most people what the holiday is about, and you’ll probably hear “time with family” more often than the birth of the Savior. And while Christians may lament that family has eclipsed Christ, our Bible reading today reminds us that Christmas is about family. Did you catch the good news in today’s Bible passage? Because of Christmas, God has made you part of his family. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He rightly belongs in God's family. We do not. By nature, we are slaves to sin and estranged from God. But in his mercy, God sent his Son to redeem us and sent his Spirit into our hearts. And with the Holy Spirit dwelling in you, you can confidently call God, “Father.” That is pure grace—the grace of a God who not only forgives but adopts. And what comfort that adoption brings! All of us crave acceptance, belonging, and a sense of home. We often look for it in our earthly families and closest friendships. They are wonderful gifts, yet they can disappoint you, because like you, they are sinful. But the belonging your heart longs for is found fully in your place as a child of God. Because of Christmas, you can call Jesus your brother, and he gladly calls you his brother or sister. And you are part of a remarkable family: believers across the world and across the ages who trust in Christ. One day, you will experience the joy of a family reunion beyond imagining—a gathering that will include loved ones in Christ who died before you. So when your final day comes, you can rest in confidence. You are no longer a slave but God’s child, and since you are his child, you are also his heir. A place in your Father’s house is already prepared, and nothing can take it from you. Prayer: Father, thank you for adopting me as your child through Christ and giving me a place in your family forever. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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SCRIPTURE- Galatians 4:6-7"As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, 'Abba, Father!' So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God."REFLECTION- JeffMUSIC- "Ding Dong Merrily on High" by Celtic Vision- "Canticle of the Turning" by Liam Lawton & Theresa Donohoo- "Canticle of The Turning" (Guitar Instrumental) by Justin HattNOTES- Click here to watch  Lauren's children pray and draw the Joyful Mysteries of the RosaryPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Playlist con música relacionada al episodio:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5eqOchjq86YrfibHDoNtfcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9oBrXWdjjXQDpWfK_swwgrj6cjRW2hlqABBA es el estándar de oro de la producción musical sueca. Desde su triunfo en Eurovisión 1974 con Waterloo, el cuarteto integrado por Agnetha, Björn, Benny y Anni-Frid revolucionó las listas de éxitos globales con himnos generacionales como Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia y The Winner Takes It All. Su música combina armonías vocales perfectas con una ingeniería de sonido adelantada a su época, consolidando un legado que hoy vive a través del fenómeno de Broadway, el cine y su innovador espectáculo digital ABBA Voyage. Descubre por qué, décadas después, las canciones de ABBA siguen siendo la banda sonora definitiva del pop mundial.Únete a nuestro grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1012646383467657Síguenos:https://www.instagram.com/musicosdesillonpodcast/https://twitter.com/musicosdesillonhttps://www.facebook.com/musicosdesillon/

Pastor Ronnie shares the mission of Abba's House Ronnie Phillips is the Lead Pastor at Abba's House in Chattanooga, TN and founder of Ronnie Phillips Ministries International.   ronniephillips.org

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01. Pat Lok, Megan Vice, Sebb Junior - Spectrum 02. The Journey Men, Mike City, Groove Assassin - For The Culture 03. Armand Van Helden, D.Marco - The Funk Phenomena 04. Neviks - No Free Rides 05. Xyconstant, Ferdinand Weber - Silverlined 06. Gw Harrison - Feels Goog 07. Simon Kidzoo, Marian - Perco Merco 08. Beatsbyhand, Kali Mija - King Of My Castle 09. Eliza Rose, Oppidan - TOO SLOW 10. Daniel Ward, Mark Lee Howlett - 37 Degrees 11. Dakman - Basses Can Cry 12. Stefano Vennettilli, Enrico Bsj Ferrari - Little Peach 2025 13. Raje - Get On 14. Qubiko - Every Night 15. Skylin3, Terri-Anne - All That She Wants 16. Mark Knight, Saliva Commandos - Don Dadda 17. Croatia Squad, Mark Lower - Get You Off 18. Wh0, Zirretta - Show Me Your Love 19. Aberton - Chi-Town 20. Julian Rhodes - Febrile 21. Igor Gonya, Stogov - Came Back Raw 22. Scott Diaz - When It's Over 23. George Smeddles - Sunrise at Benirras 24. Michel De Hey - My Search Is Over 25. Dan Ros, Maex - You Are 26. Houseium, Nightsub - Azure 27. Jerk Boy, Marcel Vogel, Million Miles, Oliver Night B - Real Love 28. Jacob Kaye - Mind Flip 29. Splashfunk, Gianpiero Xp - Dedicated To The House 30. Booka Shade, Buogo - Body Language 31. Marsolo - What You Say 32. Luis Bravo, Sunfloat - Raw Clicks 33. Yonatan Rukhman, Fraustro - Things We Say 34. Mr. Groove - Place Where You Belong 35. Nick Curly, Rony Seikaly - Floating Point 36. Alexis Raphael - The Skipping Needle 37. Claudio - Questions 38. Laurent Simeca - Funky Sound 39. Abba, Tannergard - Voulez Vous 40. Eisen - Silhouette 41. Oden, Fatzo, Claptone - Lauren (I Can't Stay Forever) 42. Inache, Marklen - House Music 43. Gadjo, Stuart Ojelay - So Many Times 44. Jihell, Roti - Knock On The Glockenspiel 45. Rave Rae - Music Never Stops 46. Jazzy, Jax Jones - Feel It 47. Simon Hinter - With U 48. Ruze - Let Go 49. Vasily Umanets - Deep Movement 50. Maurizio Basilotta, Mf Productions - Crazy 51. Chemars - Live Now 52. Leisan - Hold On 53. Future Class - Just My Mind 54. Prok & Fitch, Katy Alex - L.O.V.E. Love 55. Prblm Child - Gotta Gotta 56. Thonis - Shifting Realities 57. Gemi, Tuff Trax - Ego 58. Ej3000, Astrohertz - Magic Button 59. Agus O - Playfull 60. Mr. Oizo, Julien Curtis - Flat Beat 61. Nellis - Find Gold 62. Fond8 - Move It 63. Dan Ros - Ready For This 64. Paolo Barbato, Astrohertz - Ready 65. Fletch - Night Time Falling 66. Kyle Icardi - Rock Your Body 67. Freak On - Take Me Up 68. Mihai Popoviciu - What I Need 69. Vertigini - Can You Feel It 70. N.W.N., Sebb Junior - Come Again 71. Asle, Laura Vane, Stereosoulz - Be There For Me 72. Matt Jam Lamont, Scott Diaz - Get Up 73. Frits Wentink - I Want It All 74. Bentley (Uk) - Fade Away 75. Supernova - Velvet Avenue 76. Alex Lo Faro - Love You 77. Kamino - Call On Me

Sermon Date: December 28, 2025 Speaker: Pastor Landon Churchill If Christmas only lives in December, we never truly understood it. In this message, we move into Christmas in the Epistles—where the New Testament letters explain what the incarnation changed and how it reshapes our identity, obedience, hope, and everyday life. From Hebrews 1, we see that God has spoken fully and finally through His Son—Jesus is not a partial message, but God revealed. From Galatians 4, we're reminded that because Christ came at the perfect time to redeem us, we are no longer slaves but adopted sons and daughters, able to cry “Abba, Father.” In Philippians 2, we're called to live with the same humble mindset of Christ, who laid aside privilege and became obedient even to death on a cross. And in Titus 2, we learn that grace doesn't just forgive—it trains and transforms us as we live with hope, watching for Christ's return. Finally, 1 John 4 shows us what real love looks like: love moved toward us—so now love must flow through us. This is Christmas theology for real life: God has spoken, we belong, humility matters, grace is active, and love must move. Christmas doesn't end—it expands into every day of the year. ComeToFreedom.com

01. Pat Lok, Megan Vice, Sebb Junior - Spectrum 02. The Journey Men, Mike City, Groove Assassin - For The Culture 03. Armand Van Helden, D.Marco - The Funk Phenomena 04. Neviks - No Free Rides 05. Xyconstant, Ferdinand Weber - Silverlined 06. Gw Harrison - Feels Goog 07. Simon Kidzoo, Marian - Perco Merco 08. Beatsbyhand, Kali Mija - King Of My Castle 09. Eliza Rose, Oppidan - TOO SLOW 10. Daniel Ward, Mark Lee Howlett - 37 Degrees 11. Dakman - Basses Can Cry 12. Stefano Vennettilli, Enrico Bsj Ferrari - Little Peach 2025 13. Raje - Get On 14. Qubiko - Every Night 15. Skylin3, Terri-Anne - All That She Wants 16. Mark Knight, Saliva Commandos - Don Dadda 17. Croatia Squad, Mark Lower - Get You Off 18. Wh0, Zirretta - Show Me Your Love 19. Aberton - Chi-Town 20. Julian Rhodes - Febrile 21. Igor Gonya, Stogov - Came Back Raw 22. Scott Diaz - When It's Over 23. George Smeddles - Sunrise at Benirras 24. Michel De Hey - My Search Is Over 25. Dan Ros, Maex - You Are 26. Houseium, Nightsub - Azure 27. Jerk Boy, Marcel Vogel, Million Miles, Oliver Night B - Real Love 28. Jacob Kaye - Mind Flip 29. Splashfunk, Gianpiero Xp - Dedicated To The House 30. Booka Shade, Buogo - Body Language 31. Marsolo - What You Say 32. Luis Bravo, Sunfloat - Raw Clicks 33. Yonatan Rukhman, Fraustro - Things We Say 34. Mr. Groove - Place Where You Belong 35. Nick Curly, Rony Seikaly - Floating Point 36. Alexis Raphael - The Skipping Needle 37. Claudio - Questions 38. Laurent Simeca - Funky Sound 39. Abba, Tannergard - Voulez Vous 40. Eisen - Silhouette 41. Oden, Fatzo, Claptone - Lauren (I Can't Stay Forever) 42. Inache, Marklen - House Music 43. Gadjo, Stuart Ojelay - So Many Times 44. Jihell, Roti - Knock On The Glockenspiel 45. Rave Rae - Music Never Stops 46. Jazzy, Jax Jones - Feel It 47. Simon Hinter - With U 48. Ruze - Let Go 49. Vasily Umanets - Deep Movement 50. Maurizio Basilotta, Mf Productions - Crazy 51. Chemars - Live Now 52. Leisan - Hold On 53. Future Class - Just My Mind 54. Prok & Fitch, Katy Alex - L.O.V.E. Love 55. Prblm Child - Gotta Gotta 56. Thonis - Shifting Realities 57. Gemi, Tuff Trax - Ego 58. Ej3000, Astrohertz - Magic Button 59. Agus O - Playfull 60. Mr. Oizo, Julien Curtis - Flat Beat 61. Nellis - Find Gold 62. Fond8 - Move It 63. Dan Ros - Ready For This 64. Paolo Barbato, Astrohertz - Ready 65. Fletch - Night Time Falling 66. Kyle Icardi - Rock Your Body 67. Freak On - Take Me Up 68. Mihai Popoviciu - What I Need 69. Vertigini - Can You Feel It 70. N.W.N., Sebb Junior - Come Again 71. Asle, Laura Vane, Stereosoulz - Be There For Me 72. Matt Jam Lamont, Scott Diaz - Get Up 73. Frits Wentink - I Want It All 74. Bentley (Uk) - Fade Away 75. Supernova - Velvet Avenue 76. Alex Lo Faro - Love You 77. Kamino - Call On Me

We are standing at the threshold of a new prophetic season.2026 is getting closer, and the Spirit of God is calling His people to move forward, not to stop, not to give up.How do we move from one season to another according to God's will?It is not by our own strength — we need the help of the HOLY SPIRIT.We need direction, obedience, faith, and above all, we need YESHUA (JESUS).This message is a call to awaken, to align our hearts with God, and to walk boldly into what He has prepared. The Lord is doing something new, and He is inviting us to trust Him fully in this transition.

  «Porque [el espíritu] que han recibido ahora no [es] un espíritu que esclavice nuevamente al miedo, sino que han recibido el espíritu de adopción [el espíritu que produce filiación], en la dicha por el cual clamamos: ¡Abba, [papito] Padre!» (Romanos 8:15, AMP) Una noche, después de un servicio de adoración, salimos con un amigo a la calle y de pronto nos quedamos maravillados al contemplar la belleza que nos rodeaba. Era una de esas lindas noches de invierno completamente despejadas en las que el resplandor de la luna y de las estrellas lo dejan a uno boquiabierto. Le dije a mi amigo: "Tommy, ¡mira eso!" Él miró hacia arriba con una de esas sonrisas inspiradas por el Espíritu Santo, y con una voz llena de ternura exclamó: "¡Mi Papito hizo eso!" ¡Mi Papito…! Nunca olvidaré la manera en que lo dijo. Algunas personas piensan que él no debió haber usado palabras tan informales para dirigirse a Dios, pero se equivocan. Es bíblico dirigirse a Él de esa manera. La palabra traducida como padre en arameo es Abba, la cual es usada varias veces en el nuevo testamento. La traducción equivalente en el español es papito. Es una palabra que significa cercanía, e implica una relación que ha sido cultivada con el pasar del tiempo. "Papá" es una cosa y "Papito" es otra. De niño, mi papá a veces era mi "padre" y en otras ocasiones era mi "papito". Cuando nos íbamos a cazar patos, él era mi "papito". Cuando daba órdenes que quería que se obedecieran al instante, él era mi "papá". Lo mismo podemos decir de Dios: Él es nuestro Papá y nuestro Papito. A veces hablaremos de algunos asuntos con Él muy seriamente; otras veces la conversación será más amena. En todo caso, una vez llegues a conocerlo más íntimamente, te aseguro que desearás estar cerca de Él todo el tiempo. Lectura bíblica: Romanos 8:14-18   © 1997 – 2019 Eagle Mountain International Church Inc., también conocida como Ministerios Kenneth Copeland / Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Todos los derechos reservados.

Galatas 4:4-74 Pero cuando vino el cumplimiento del tiempo, Dios envió a su Hijo, nacido de mujer y nacido bajo la ley,5 para que redimiese a los que estaban bajo la ley, a fin de que recibiésemos la adopción de hijos.6 Y por cuanto sois hijos, Dios envió a vuestros corazones el Espíritu de su Hijo, el cual clama: ¡Abba, Padre!7 Así que ya no eres esclavo, sino hijo; y si hijo, también heredero de Dios por medio de Cristo.

There are so many “firsts” on this episode, we're honestly not sure what to do with ourselves.Let's start by telling you (in case you skipped the headline) that we're reviewing Song Sung Blue, the based-on-a-true-story of real-life Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, also known as Lightning & Thunder. Their Neil Diamond tribute act — with occasional departures into ABBA, Patsy Cline and others — played stages around the area for nearly 20 years, eventually catching the attention of writer/director Craig Brewer.Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson came on board his project to play the lead roles, with Jackman in particular embracing it in a huge way. That brings us to our first “first,” which saw the Oriental Theatre host a premiere for Song Sung Blue (reportedly at Jackman's request) and give us a chance to attend our very first Hollywood-ish event.In addition to Dori, Radio Milwaukee social media strategist Zoey Knox elbowed her way to the edge of the red carpet, which was appropriately blue for the occasion. So of course we invited Zoey for her first Cinebuds appearance to share her thoughts on the movie, as well as what it was like for her and Dori to interview (sort of) the one and only Hugh Jackman!!!You'll hear that admittedly brief but still wonderful chat in the full episode, which also includes our hosts' reaction to this very Milwaukee tale. Some quick highlights: Hudson really nails her portrayal of Claire Sardina, she and Jackman clearly have legit singing chops, and the general uplifting-ness of the story make this a perfect release for the holiday season.Get all of the details in this episode, and make sure you check in with us after the holiday break for another perspective on Song Sung Blue from filmmaker Jimmy Sammarco, whose 2008 documentary of the same name was instrumental to the biopic hitting theaters this Christmas.#####Cinebuds is sponsored by Joe Wilde Garage Door Company.

In this message, we emphasize how God sent His Son at the perfect time to redeem us from bondage under the law, granting us adoption as children and the indwelling Spirit who cries "Abba, Father."

When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God's adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Message 4 in the series "The Heart of Christmas" Ronnie Phillips is the Lead Pastor at Abba's House in Chattanooga, TN and founder of Ronnie Phillips Ministries International.   ronniephillips.org

Who Is the Holy Spirit? • Sunday Service Website: www.PastorTodd.org To give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give The Holy Spirit is not a vague influence or an optional topic in Christianity. He is God Himself—personal, powerful, and present. Many believers struggle to understand who the Spirit is, yet He is the One who makes Christ real in us. Without Him, our faith becomes mechanical and powerless; with Him, it becomes alive and victorious. Let's look at 10 truths about who the Holy Spirit is, with Scripture and clear explanation. 1. The Holy Spirit Is God  Acts 5:3–4 (NKJV): But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” 2. The Holy Spirit Is a Person Ephesians 4:30 (NKJV): And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 3. The Holy Spirit Is Our Helper John 14:26 (NKJV): But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 4. The Holy Spirit Is the Spirit of Truth John 16:13 (NKJV): However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 5. The Holy Spirit Is the Empowerer Acts 1:8 (NKJV): But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 6. The Holy Spirit Is the Sanctifier  (NKJV): …that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 7. The Holy Spirit Is the Teacher 1 Corinthians 2:13 (NKJV): These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 8. The Holy Spirit Is the Giver of Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:7–11 (NKJV): But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills. 9. The Holy Spirit Is the Spirit of Adoption Romans 8:15–16 (NKJV): For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. 10. The Holy Spirit Is the Spirit of Revival Joel 2:28 (NKJV): “And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.” The Holy Spirit is God Himself—personal, present, and powerful. He comforts, teaches, empowers, sanctifies, and equips us. He makes the Christian life not just possible but victorious. As Galatians 5:25 (NKJV) says: “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” To know the Spirit is to know God. To walk with the Spirit is to walk in step with heaven. CCLI: 21943673

The urgency of the hour is here. In this moving Christmas message, we explore why the birth of Jesus is more than just a beautiful tradition or a "cheesy movie" plot—it is a historically significant event that changed the timeline of humanity.Drawing from his recent ministry trip to Abu Dhabi, Pastor David shares how the global church is on the move and challenges us to move from complacency to "front-footed waiting." Looking at the life of Simeon in Luke 2, we see what it means to live in eager anticipation of the Redeemer who brings forgiveness, adoption, and a true inheritance.In this sermon, you will learn:Why the international calendar (AD) centers on one specific life.How the "silence of God" for 400 years ended in a stable.What it means to call God "Abba" (Father).How to find hope in Jesus rather than politics or career.Be sure to follow 614 Church online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/Website: https://www.614church.orgTo support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below!https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193Until Everyone Knows Jesus.0:00 – The "Man Cold" and the Power of Unity1:42 – Lessons from Abu Dhabi: Faith in a Muslim Nation5:15 – The Global Church: God is on the Move9:15 – More Than a Story: The Urgency of the Hour11:20 – 2025 AD: Why Jesus is Ground Zero for History14:38 – The Man Who Was Ready: Simeon's Patient Waiting19:42 – The Consolation of Israel: Beauty After 400 Years of Silence24:35 – Abba Father: From Slaves to Sons and Daughters28:56 – What Are You Waiting For? An Invitation to Jesus

How can a baby be an "Everlasting Father?" In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about this name given to our Savior before His birth. The name Jesus in Hebrew is Yeshua (Joshua). Yeshua in Greek is Iēsoûs. Translated from Greek to English, it becomes Jesus.Joshua, Yeshua, Iēsoûs, and Jesus are the same name in different languages, all meaning "Yahweh is salvation.""Christ" comes from the Greek word Christos, meaning "anointed one." Christ is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew Mashiach or "Messiah." It's not Jesus' last name—it's His title. In the end, it doesn't matter which language you use to call on the Savior; what matters is that you call on Him.Isaiah 9:6 tells us that His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.In Hebrew culture, names don't just identify a person; they declare purpose, describe ability, and reveal character. So why is a baby—who grows into a man with no natural-born children—called Everlasting Father?Everlasting means "from here on out." From this point forward, Jesus is the perfect and final representation of God the Father.Jesus made this clear in John 14: "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father." He wasn't just a prophet bringing God's message—He was bringing God Himself to us.He said, "The Father and I are one" (John 10).Scripture declares that Christ is "the visible image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15) and "the exact imprint of his nature" (Hebrews 1:3).Five ways Jesus displayed the Father to us:A father protects. When danger came, Jesus stepped forward so His disciples could go free (John 18). Protection is love in action.A father provides. God meets your needs through your relationship with the Son (Philippians 4:19). Jesus didn't just preach to the 5,000—He fed them.A father is approachable. We come boldly to God's throne to receive mercy and grace (Hebrews 4:16). In Christ, the throne room isn't a courtroom—it's a living room.A father disciplines. God's correction is proof that we belong to Him (Hebrews 12). Discipline is formative, not punitive—it's about who you are becoming.A father loves unconditionally. God loved us first and sent His Son because He is love (1 John 4).You may not have had a father in the home, but you have a Father in heaven who wants to be the Father of your heart.Humanity misunderstood God's heart, so God didn't shout louder from heaven—He translated Himself into flesh.Jesus is God, translated into our language.At Christmas, God didn't just send a message—He sent us one of us.Some of us believe in Jesus but still relate to God through fear or distance. Let God translate Himself through the Son. Receive Jesus as your Everlasting Father.Are you letting Jesus be your Everlasting Father? 

It's time to reinvent yourself… but how?The Bible teaches us that the month of December is prophetically unique—a divine time to dedicate, realign, and consecrate our lives to JESUS.In this message, we reflect on the spiritual significance of this season and how Hanukkah points us to the true Light: JESUS, the One who brings renewal, purpose, and transformation to our lives.This is a call to return to Him, to surrender our hearts, and to begin again in His presence.✨ A new season begins when we choose Jesus. ✨

In the middle of chaos, captivity, fear, and confusion—God gives one simple invitation: “Call to Me.” From a prison cell to a promise, Jeremiah 33:3 reminds us that the “Me” has a NAME. In Part 3 of My Christmas Play List, we uncover the powerful names of God—Elohim, Yahweh, Abba, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Nissi, Emmanuel, and more—and what happens when you SAY HIS NAME in your darkest moments. No matter what you're facing today, help, peace, provision, and victory are just one name away.

A surprise not-totally-festive edition of Radio Clash, where I talk about a bird I think about a lot (the lost Kauaʻi ʻōʻō bird – apologies for the transliteration but those special symbols will likely gum up the works in the feed and tags) and what Christmas means to me now… I play some new and old mashups and original music – some of which is my favourites of the year, but mostly older since I don’t listen to music in the same way anymore. Loving the new Saint Etienne and Lily Allen albums though, and K-Pop Demon Hunters (DERPY 4EVAH!) and new-ish music from B. Dolan, Hallmighty and Lankum. Buckingham Nicks album gets a timely re-release (are they talking again?) so talk about that and the legendary Coffee Plant demos – and visit Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert’s Christmas Ghost Stories album…and play the last of my choices from Tom Rasmussen’s amazing Body Building album. And some festive? festering? tracks that have been on ice stuck at the North Pole since Xmas two years ago. Joy to the world and all that, there’s a theme about wanting 2026 to be a lot less shit…but not that hopeful, concentrating on what Xmas is supposed to be about, rather than all the capitalism, food and tradition. Peace on earth for all would be a nice place to start? Not So Flappy Bird But I Bet It’s Ghost Is Angry (2:27, 201Mb) Captain Obvious – What Believing Sounds Like (Huntr/x vs Journey) Bill McClintock – Sleigh Bitch –Explicit– (Carpenters and Buckcherry) B Dolan – Fight Naked Lambrini Girls – God’s Country Problem Patterns – Christmas Number One Obscurest Vinyl – The Secrets Your Asshole Keeps Instamatic – Cranes In The Waterfall (Solange vs Stone Roses) Saint Etienne – Sweet Melodies Lewis Scarole – Moonlight Banquet (Mike Oldfield & Maggie Reilly vs Bloc Party) Lankum – Ghost Town Xinon – Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (One Gameboy Remix) Mike Anthony – Why Can’t We Live Together Tom Rasmussen – Joy Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert – Weihnachtsstimmung HallMighty – Drive Home Alone For Christmas (The Cars vs. Chris Rea ft Olivia Rodrigo) Jenny Stardust – My Arms Are Just Fuckin’ Stuck Like This Piers Faccini , Ballaké Sissoko – One Half Of A Dream One True Pairing – The World Said No [Domino Recording Co] Black Box Recorder – Do You Believe in God? Ben Folds – Still (Reprise) Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks – Crystal Minor Arth – This Used To Be My Playgound Love (Air vs Madonna) Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert – Ode to Plastic Mistletoe Buckingham Nicks – Nomad (aka Candelbright) David Gilmour – Between Two Points (with Romany Gilmour) Tom Rasmussen – This Is How We Walk on the Moon SOPHIE & Hannah Diamond – Always and Forever Lily Allen – Fruityloop tbc aka Instamatic – Happy Novacaine Year (Green Day vs ABBA) tbc aka Instamatic – Chasing Epilogues (Snow Patrol vs Daft Punk)

01. Michael Cassette - Promenade 02. Davi - Tomb of Anu 03. Paul Hazendonk, Return To Saturn, Peter Makto, Matthe - You Can Have It All 04. Omiki, Omnya - Ayla 05. Mike Rish - Dope Riddim 06. Elecground - Molecule 07. Noiyse Project - Crows and Hawk 08. Luciano Scalioni, Benesh, Fran Baigo - Cruel World 09. Mister Monj - Infinity Nocturne 10. Darin Epsilon, Nihil Young - XV 11. Jon.K - Toma La Toma 12. Overgivelse, Noize London - LUV 2 DANCE 13. Deron, Dj Delicious, Deron - Same Man 14. Biscits - Crush 15. Olivier Giacomotto - The Future 16. Ovadia - ADSR 17. No Hopes - My Dance 18. M.E.T.A.N.O.I.A., Quazzar - Is My Way 2.0 19. Blaktone - Move Your Body 20. Nora En Pure - Prophets Of Hope 21. Teo, Sherrnx - The Edge Of Time 22. Westend, Max Styler - Rhythm Machine 23. Daniel Portman - Blue Collar 24. Third Son - Ptolemy 25. Cendryma, Thms - Practical Retention 26. Ribguga, Balanka - Talkin Too Much 27. Agustin Pietrocola, Tiefstone - Wild 28. Affkt - We Are Not Alone 29. Abba, Space Food - Voulez Vous 30. Cosmonaut, K Loveski, Tali Muss - Jackelele 31. Romanovich, Under Sanctions - Dislocated Boy 32. Lucius - Ritual 33. Teklix - Yage 34. Mike Rish - Election Day 35. Marasi - Tormenta 36. Dansyn, Luis Torres - On Off 37. Max Freegrant, Slow Fish - Fine Day 38. Stereo Munk, Dublew - Goliath 39. Oliver Koletzki, Fran, Oliver Koletzki - Hypnotized 40. Redspace - Precursor 41. Max Wexem - Asterism 42. Roderia, The Khitrov - Power Space 43. Aiwaska, Thomas Gandey - Lucid Dreams 44. Gabriel Robella - Ancient Waves 45. Krasa Rosa - Rusalki 46. Alon Halperin, Davrin - Next One 47. Mayro - Objective 48. Trace, Moruf - Dance Boo 49. Arre, Ani Volkon - Alter Ego 50. Envotion, Jerome Isma-Ae - Eidos 51. Kamilo Sanclemente - Fragma 52. Konte - Dark Dimensions 53. K Loveski - Somiya 54. David Podhel, Haen - True Wisdom 55. Nimbus, Dr Green - Spectral Illusion 56. Anix Jay, Anush, Sineforma - Different Wave 57. Yotto - Aero 58. Herk - Dreaming And Being 59. Noiyse Project - The Groove Child 60. Ary Sya - What U Need 61. Alex Breitling - Skyfall 62. Dion Paola - Whispers Of The Dark 63. Estiva - Parlez-Vous 64. John Rosignoli, Lucas Monchi - Enter Game 65. Fabreeka, Noiyse Project - Blue Sky 66. Santiago Luna, Monky - Funk Connection 67. Mayro - Panorama 68. Double Touch, Pauli Wheeler - The Crumpet 69. Mariz, Riko, Gugga - Together

“I think sound is important because I believe it's the first sense that we develop even before we're born. And it's a way of knowing things, knowing the world. Even if you have your eyes shut, you can feel the place. You can feel if it's a big space, if it's an open space, a closed space. So I think it's our most basic feeling instinct that we have, and I remember, before my daughter was born, I would sing for her and her mom's belly, would move. She would react to sound even before she was born. Yeah, so that's why I think sound is really, really important in everything.” – Humberto Franco This episode's a little different than most of our podcasts here at Audio Branding. Instead of a conversation in my studio, this one follows my journey through Portugal, exploring the soundscapes of the Douro vineyards and a boat ride in Aveiro to the hustle and bustle of the Porto airport. This episode also features a very special guest. Humberto Franco is the producer and editor of Audio Branding: The Hidden Gem of Marketing, and he's a professional, multilingual voice actor, a proud dad, an audio, video, and podcast editor and producer, and self-professed computer geek.We had a chance to catch up during my trip to Europe, and I know firsthand that Humberto has a great deal of insight into the power of sound, from how he approaches video and audio editing to his thoughts on how sound shapes every aspect of our lives. Stay tuned for a fascinating conversation about Humberto's perspective as an editor and a behind-the-scenes look at Audio Branding itself, framed against the lively audio backdrop of the sights and sounds of Portugal. As always, if you have questions for my guests, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that. (0:00:00) - Exploring the Power of SoundOur conversation begins along a bridge near the city of Régua, surrounded by green hills and lush grape vines, and Humberto shares his earliest memory of sounds, including his parents' ABBA albums. “I started to wake up in the morning,” he tells us, “go downstairs to the living room, started to play ABBA music, which was a nightmare for my parents.” We move on to a restaurant in Porto and a conversation over dinner, one that begins with Humberto's question about the process of becoming a guest on Audio Branding. He in turn shares his process for smoothing out the bumpy road podcast interviews can sometimes take. “I put all the files, the video files and the audio files, in sync and then I'll go through the conversation,” he explains. “If there's a mistake, I will take it. There are tricks that, if there's a cut that I need to make, that I'm able to hide it with some magic sauce, I'll do it.”(0:14:09) - Exploring the Importance of SoundOur next stop is a ride aboard a traditional moliceiro boat in the city of Aveiro, and Humberto talks about what inspired his career and his hopes for the future of sound. “For me,” he explains, “it's to see how far technology can take us, how deep can our knowledge and our...

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