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Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We are here and we are thriving!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were reunited and it felt so good.It had been about two weeks now since they had seen each others' faces over Zoom, so you better believe False Start was more off the rails than usual.The guys touched on the IMG Academy's rough financial ties to something nefarious, who could be a great CFB commissioner, and the best and the worst the SEC coaching world has to offer.The guys ended the show with an international addition of some offseason Just Like Novocaine with ABBA, all before closing out the program with the most anticipated Local Scouting Report of all time.Cody went to the Super Bowl and got sick, while Buhler sat some dogs and ventured out into the Atlanta exurbs.It's gonna be great because it's gonna be False Start!Support the show

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Sydney at 6 covered Newcastle renaming itself "Foocastle" with a Hollywood-style sign for the Foo Fighters tour, Sizzler returning to Sydney Airport after six years, and Danika Mason's viral cross from the Winter Olympics where she couldn't move her lips from the cold wind. Callan Boys joined us for Where Are We Eating with the best dining spots, then we hit Glossys: Taylor Swift is the world's biggest artist for the fourth year running, Nicole Kidman's reportedly being pursued by MGM chairman Paul Salem, Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun went on a karaoke date belting ABBA, and Pitbull's attempting a world record for largest bald cap gathering in Hyde Park. Doctors debunked the 8-hour sleep rule saying 6-8 hours is fine but less than 5 or more than 9 is terrible for your health, 67% of Gen Z would choose sleep over sex, and Keli Holiday joined us wearing his loudest pants to chat about fans crying to his album and his iconic dance move before losing Quick Draw again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our N.T. reading of Mark's gospel is the heart stirring 72 verses of his 14th chapter.  It records the ‘last supper' that Jesus shared with his disciples and its' age-lasting simplicity has had heart stirring meaning for his genuine disciples in every generation since that time.  After the supper there follows the heart searching time in the garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prays, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” [v.36]  The individuality of the Father and Son is so evident here, Jesus sets us an example that wherever Scriptural principles are involved we should follow our Saviour's example and say to our heavenly Father, ” not what I will, but what you will.”  These words make it plain that the ‘theology of the Trinity' which the Catholic's invented centuries later, has no place in the mind of the true believer.Judas now comes “and with him a crowd with swords and clubs'.[v.43]  Jesus does not resist, he says, “let the scriptures be fulfilled.”  And so they were, the Old Testament has several prophecies about this; these Scriptures  also make it plain, as we read yesterday, that there will be a final time of trouble for our world. The words Jesus spoke then have a particular application for us now, “Be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.” [13 v.23]  Back in today's chapter we note what Jesus told the High Priest, and we see its awesome meaning for us as we live with increasing anticipation of this event.  He was warning the High Priest telling him, ” you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” [v.62]   The High Priest will be there, among the goats! What horror will fill his heart!   But what a wondrous prospect of joy their fulfilment hold for us. Our thoughts go to the words of Paul when he described this coming event to the Thessalonians in his 1st letter to them, ” the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.” [4 v.16,17]   And where will the Lord be?  Reigning from Jerusalem! The world will experience “a new earth in which righteousness dwells” as Peter puts it in his final epistle [3 v.13]  May the “scriptures be fulfilled” very soon – and may we have the strength of faith to endure the coming tribulation with a sure anticipation of the wonders to follow. 

Are you ready for a "software update" from the Holy Spirit? In this special service, Pastor David explores the biblical roots of "Holy Convocations" from Leviticus 23 and why setting aside dedicated time for God—through conferences and fasting—can permanently alter the trajectory of your life.We also hear a breathtaking testimony from Coral Jones, whose "yes" at a previous conference led to a miraculous series of events involving a specific man-made island in South Korea and a nine-minute connection seven years in the making.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.

Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!In a full-circle Y2K moment they truly manifested, Mary and Kelsey are joined by Marie, Sara, Dhani, and Amit of A*Teens for a candid and hilarious deep dive into life as global teen pop royalty. From selling millions of records as the world's favorite ABBA-loving supergroup to creating their own original music and identities, A*Teens takes us behind the scenes of their hits that defined an era, world tours with the likes of *NSYNC and Britney Spears, and what it felt like to reunite after nearly two decades apart in 2024.The group also shares about their current run in Melodifestivalen with “Iconic,” their first new single in over 20 years. (And, they promised this comeback is just the beginning!)Listen to our original A*Teens episode on Apple and Spotify! Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedpodEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411

Inside our theme of love this month, this week we are focusing on teaching our kids what love is. We have to lead and be their example, to help them see by words and actions that authenticity is the only way to understand love, especially the brand of love God gives us, not what the world throws at us every day. Real love and intimacy require vulnerability and sincerity. For all these reasons, God's Word is the original love letter from His heart to ours. So with that in mind, let's get started:Regardless of your church or spiritual background you likely know some or all of John 3:16. But sometimes when a verse becomes almost cliché, we can miss its meaning. We no longer consider the deep truth behind the words. For that very reason, I want to read verse 16 and 17 today from The Message Bible. But before I read, I want to challenge you to do something that might be tough, especially if you have any sort of issue with God, and what you feel He has allowed to happen in your life … I want you to hear this passage as if it was the first and only thing you have ever heard about God and His love. … Listen closely to every word …“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; (John 3:16-17 MSG)Hearing this truth with fresh and unbiased ears, what did you hear? Love? Sacrifice? A whole life? No accusations but setting the world right again? And the closing word? … Trust in Him equals acquittal. … Wow.There is no question that the enemy of God, along with the events that occur in a broken and fallen world muddy up and mess up us seeing God as love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness.Whatever negative and harmful concepts life has planted in your heart toward God, I want to encourage you to try and erase those lies and replace it with the truth of God's Word.Whatever your concept of God is, that is what you will show your kids. Your attitude and actions will far outweigh anything you say. To teach them the correct view of their heavenly Father, who Jesus called Abba or Daddy, you will have to first view Him as the God we hear about in today's passage. So what needs to happen for you to correct your view of biblical love, not what the world has shown you, but what God wants to give you … and your kids?Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, Abba, Daddy, help me to get rid of any wrong ideas or concepts I have that are not right about You. I never want anyone to misunderstand or misrepresent me, so help me to learn how to get You right … in my attitude, actions, and words … and to teach my kids who you really are. As above, so below.”

De blev en af de bedst sælgende grupper i verden med et pladesalg på mere end 200 millioner, det er vel, at mærke uden de fik det helt store gennembrud i USA. Før de kom så vidt havde de alle været en del af den svenske musikscene i flere år. Deres første forsøg på, at forene deres talenter fandt sted i april 1970, da de to par rejste på ferie sammen til Cypern. Lyt med til historien og deres musik: Ring Ring, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Hey Hey Helen, Dancing Queen og mange flere.

St. Isaac does not flatter us. He does not tell us that the ascetic life is noble. He tells us it burns. He does not tell us it is peaceful. He tells us it wounds. He does not tell us it feels like fulfillment. He tells us it feels like loss. Because what stands at the heart of the ascetic life is not discipline. It is death. Not the death of the body, but the death of the self that has lived for itself. And until that self begins to die, the soul remains cold. The modern man wants illumination without humiliation. He wants consolation without affliction. He wants joy without tears. He wants Christ without crucifixion. But St. Isaac tells us plainly. The sign that the soul is drawing near to life is not comfort. It is fire. Your heart is aflame both day and night. This fire does not come from effort. It comes from surrender. It comes when a man has ceased defending himself. It comes when he has ceased preserving his image. It comes when he has ceased negotiating with God. He stands stripped of illusions. He sees his poverty. He sees his weakness. He sees that he has nothing. And this is where grace begins. Because God does not fill what is full. He fills what has been emptied. The Lord says through the prophet Isaiah I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite. The fathers knew this. Abba Poemen said The man who understands his sins is greater than the man who raises the dead. Because the one who raises the dead may still live for himself. But the one who sees his sins has begun to die. And it is this death that gives birth to tears. St. Isaac says that tears join themselves to every work. Not because the man is trying to weep. But because he can no longer protect himself from reality. He sees God. He sees himself. He sees the distance between them. And he weeps. These tears are not weakness. They are truth. They are the breaking of the heart that has lived in false strength. King David understood this when he said My sacrifice is a contrite spirit. A humbled and contrite heart you will not spurn. God does not desire your accomplishments. He desires your brokenness. Because brokenness is the door through which He enters. This is why St. Isaac says that afflictions suffered for the Lord are more precious than every offering. Because affliction destroys the illusion that you are alive apart from God. Affliction reveals the truth. That you are dust. That you are weak. That you cannot save yourself. And the ego cannot survive this revelation. This is why affliction is feared. Not because it harms us. But because it exposes us. The Apostle Paul understood this mystery when he said We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed. Perplexed, but not driven to despair. Struck down, but not destroyed. Always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. Affliction carries death into the false self. So that life may be born in the true self. And this is where the paradox appears. Because the man who embraces affliction does not become miserable. He becomes free. St. Isaac says that when this fire is born in the soul, the whole world becomes ashes. Not because the world is hated. But because it no longer enslaves him. He no longer needs it to feel alive. He no longer needs recognition. He no longer needs control. He no longer needs to preserve himself. Because he has found something greater. He has found Christ. And Christ becomes his life. St. Paul says I count all things as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. This is not poetry. This is the testimony of a man who has passed through affliction into freedom. Because when the false life dies, the true life appears. And this life cannot be taken. This is the joy that St. Isaac speaks of. Not emotional happiness. But the unshakable certainty that Christ has become your life. This joy is born in tears. It is born in humiliation. It is born in affliction. It is born when the man ceases running from the cross. Christ did not say Avoid suffering. He said Take up your cross and follow me. Because the cross is not the end. It is the door. On the other side of affliction stands resurrection. On the other side of humiliation stands freedom. On the other side of tears stands joy. This is why St. Isaac warns us. If the fire grows cold, woe to you. Because the greatest tragedy is not suffering. It is returning to sleep. It is returning to self protection. It is returning to the illusion that you can live apart from God. The ascetic life is not about becoming strong. It is about becoming defenseless before God. It is about allowing Him to strip away everything false. It is about allowing Him to destroy what cannot live. So that what is eternal may appear. And when this happens, the man no longer fears affliction. Because he has seen what it produces. He has seen the fire. He has tasted the tears. He has known the joy that cannot be taken. And he understands at last the words of Christ Your sorrow will turn into joy. Not because suffering disappears. But because Christ has become your life. And nothing can take Him away. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:00:58 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 177 paragraph 24 00:07:15 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 177 paragraph 24 00:07:36 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Ascetic life begins where excuses die When a man stops speaking about God and begins to suffer for Him Humility takes root so deeply that tear flow unceasingly Heart burns without knowing why When grace comes the battle grows more dangerous - soul tempted to become prudent. Where most turn back Ascetic life requires a kind of violence against instinct to survive 00:16:15 Jesssica Imanaka: Looks I can attend these retreats since they don't start until the 21st. 00:20:28 Angela Bellamy: The devil does not only tempt with sin — he tempts with carefulness. I remember that from the "Unseen warfare" 00:30:50 Sr Barbara Jean Mihalchick: Baptism of the Holy Spirit? 00:31:58 Ryan Ngeve: Father with his emphasis on tears, does that mean a lack of tears entails the lack of working of the Holy Spirit 00:32:00 Angela Bellamy: Does such a thing that has happened that the unemotional/tenderness tears come... Would "carefulness take it away before time" 00:36:24 Angela Bellamy: Reacted to "Does such a thing th..." with ❤️ 00:39:24 Angela Bellamy: But with certainty one can assume that they are the one who pulled away, not Him? So there can be a drawing near again...? 00:46:03 Holly Hecker: it would appear that consolations at these times could be sort of dangerous - do we want to go back or go forward 00:46:09 David Swiderski, WI: I have noticed when repentance seems distant my mind turns towards pride forgetting being freed from it is not by me but by grace of something. When I turn back to repentance I find myself like Abba moses walking around with a hole in a bag of sand and more open to others struggles 00:50:21 John ‘Jack': Since reading the fathers, I've come to realize that I am only responsible for my own salvation, it seems like our culture has convinced us that we are somehow responsible for others salvation. Since I've been focused on this I've found my “witness” if you will has become far less burdensome. 00:54:35 Joan Chakonas: My prayers are usually in context of afflictions (my judgmentalism, my ridicule, my thoughts in general from living my day )and asking for Gods help and guidance.  When I am at peace I am not actively petitioning God for abstract things - I am trying to repent all the time and peace is what I get when I get His message. 00:55:09 David Swiderski, WI: Sin is followed by shame, Repentance is followed by boldness- St. John Chrysotom 00:56:10 Joan Chakonas: I just say thank you God over and over when I get to peace. 00:56:26 John ‘Jack': Perfectly stated, Father thank you. 00:56:53 Myles Davidson: Reacted to "I just say thank you..." with ❤️ 01:01:18 Anthony: Preach Father! I saw the Faith in Southern Italy was so different in its tone than what I've seen as an American Catholic. 01:01:41 Myles Davidson: A word for sorrowful joy seems like a word we lack in English (bittersweet is probably the closest). Is this the Greek word you mean Father? χαρμολύπη (charmolýpi)… pronounced as khar-mo-LEE-pee 01:02:05 Ben: Anna; This conversation reminds me of something Jesus said, "This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you." 01:02:45 Angela Bellamy: Reacted to "Anna; This conversat..." with ❤️ 01:02:57 David Swiderski, WI: Reacted to "Anna; This conversat..." with ❤️ 01:05:51 Angela Bellamy: I'm not really sure why this conversation reminds me of Malachi.

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Shelach Lekha “send for yourself” Torah: Numbers 13:1–15:41 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Nehemiah 1-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 27-30 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 8-11 Scripture Memory: Romans 8:14-17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Shelach Lekha “send for yourself” Torah: Numbers 13:1–15:41 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Nehemiah 1-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 27-30 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 8-11 Scripture Memory: Romans 8:14-17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.”

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Miután, már mindenki keresztül-kasul összegezte az elmúlt filmévet, végre mi is összeültünk, hogy kibeszéljük. A várakozásnak tehát vége, mert most aztán ténylegesen kiderül, hogy mik is voltak 2025 legjobb filmjei! Lesz szó vámpírokról, kutyákról és zombikról. Az újra összeállt, ABBA dalokat játszó Beatlesről. Meglepetés sikerekről, nagy Oscar-díj várományosokról és hazánk mozivásznait méltatlanul elkerülő gyöngyszemekről. Azokról, akik éppen lecsúsztak a listáról és azokról, akiknek talán rá sem kellett volna kerülnie - de hazugság lett volna, ha nem rakjuk fel. Hogy aztán végül kiderüljön: talán nem is volt annyira szörnyű filmév 2025!

The Fathers do not treat speech as a social matter. They treat it as a matter of life and death. Because speech reveals what the heart lives from. A man may fast and remain proud. He may pray and remain full of illusion. He may withdraw outwardly and still remain inhabited by noise. But when he speaks, the truth emerges. The tongue betrays what the heart serves. Christ says with terrifying simplicity, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Matthew 12:34 He does not say the mouth creates. He says the mouth reveals. Speech is the manifestation of inner condition. The Evergetinos preserves the fierce sobriety of the Fathers on this point because they knew that speech is not neutral. Speech either dissipates the heart or gathers it into God. Abba Arsenius fled from men not because he hated them but because he feared what his own mouth might do. He had been formed in the courts of emperors. He knew the seduction of words. He knew how easily speech strengthens the illusion of the self. He heard a voice saying, “Flee, be silent, pray always.” Not because silence is virtuous in itself, but because silence exposes the poverty of the heart. When a man falls silent, he encounters himself. He encounters the anxiety that drives speech. The need to affirm himself. The need to be seen. The need to exist in the minds of others. Speech often becomes the way the ego sustains its continuity. Each word reinforces the illusion that the self is real, stable, necessary. This is why idle speech is so dangerous. Not because the words themselves are always evil, but because they feed the false center. St. John Climacus writes that talkativeness is the throne of vainglory, the sign of ignorance, the doorway of slander, and the cooling of compunction. Every unnecessary word strengthens forgetfulness of God. Not dramatically. Quietly. Almost imperceptibly. The heart that was once gathered becomes scattered. The attention that was once turned inward toward repentance becomes turned outward toward managing impressions. A man begins by speaking carelessly. He ends by living carelessly. The Evergetinos recounts how the elders guarded their speech with ferocity. Not because they had nothing to say, but because they feared losing the presence of God. They understood that the more a man speaks, the more he lives outside himself. And the more he lives outside himself, the more he forgets God. Abba Poemen said, “If a man remembers that he must give an account of every idle word, he will choose silence.” Not because silence is safer socially. Because silence is safer spiritually. Christ Himself says, “For every idle word men speak, they will give account on the day of judgment.” Matthew 12:36 Every idle word. This is not exaggeration. It is revelation. Because every idle word strengthens a life lived apart from God. Speech gives substance to illusion. It allows the ego to feel real. To feel present. To feel established. This is why men fear silence. Silence removes reinforcement. Silence reveals instability. Silence reveals dependency. Silence reveals that without constant affirmation, the ego begins to tremble. The Fathers did not seek silence as technique. They sought silence as truth. In silence, a man begins to see that he does not yet exist in God. He exists in the reflection of himself in the minds of others. Speech sustains that reflection. Silence destroys it. This destruction feels like death. Because something is dying. The false self that lives from recognition. The Evergetinos shows us elders who would rather appear foolish than speak unnecessarily. Who would rather remain misunderstood than protect themselves with words. Because they had discovered something terrible and liberating. Words cannot save the soul. Only God can save the soul. And God is found not in noise, but in poverty. St. Isaac the Syrian writes that the man who has come to know himself guards his tongue as one standing before fire. Because he knows how easily the heart can be emptied of grace. Speech is not evil. But uncontrolled speech reveals an uncontrolled heart. The man who speaks constantly has not yet learned to stand before God. Because the man who stands before God begins to see himself truthfully. And seeing himself truthfully, he loses the need to speak. Not because he despises others. Because he no longer needs to sustain himself. His life begins to be hidden with Christ in God. And the tongue, once restless and hungry, becomes quiet. Not forced into silence. But stilled by the presence of God. This is the path the Fathers walked. They did not seek eloquence. They sought reality. And reality begins when the mouth stops protecting the self and the heart begins to stand naked before God. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:02:32 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 354 para 4 00:03:51 Angela Bellamy: I apologize for my mic. I didn't realize it had activated. 00:04:01 Angela Bellamy: Reacted to "I apologize for my m..." with

Message 4 in the series 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

In I'm Loved by God – Part 2, Pastor Maurice Johnson builds a grounded, scripture-driven case for living from a settled revelation of God's love rather than fluctuating emotions or fleshly thinking. Drawing heavily from the writings of John and Paul, this message explains why love, light, and grace sit at the center of the gospel—and why intimacy with Jesus produces confidence, not insecurity. John's closeness to Jesus reveals something critical: awareness of God's love is spiritual, not emotional. Romans 5:5 makes it clear—God's love is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. If you live from the flesh, you miss it. If you live by the Spirit, you know it. Pastor Maurice shows how Jesus Himself modeled this certainty. Jesus openly declared God as Abba, Father, lived free from anxiety about provision, and trusted the Father completely. That same love the Father had for Jesus is the love He has for you—unchanged, already given, already settled. This message also reframes provision and partnership in the Kingdom. From the Magi honoring Jesus with financial gifts, to ministry partners supporting His work in Luke 8, Scripture reveals God's system of provision: people are sent to people. Ministry was never meant to be done alone, and honoring God's gifts releases greater flow and blessing on both sides. You'll also hear a powerful mindset shift: all things have already been placed into your hands. Provision does not have to come by strain or fear. God may use unusual means, as He did with Elijah, to remind us that He—not labor alone—is the source. Key themes include: Being convinced and settled in God's love Living from the Spirit instead of the flesh Freedom from worry through sonship Kingdom provision, partnership, and honor Receiving from God by internal alignment Walking in the truth that “all things are yours” This episode calls you to stop striving, stop worrying, and start living from the revelation that God is your Father—and He is taking care of you. We are thrilled to have you with us! Join us every Sunday at 11 AM for a powerful time of worship, teaching, and community. Our current gathering location is:

In this second part, we continue learning why God calls us to turn away from evil and walk in obedience to His Word. Scripture teaches us that obedience is not only about avoiding sin, but about drawing closer to God and living according to His truth.Noah followed clear instructions given by God, and after the flood, he built an altar as a sign of gratitude and a new beginning. His life reminds us that obedience leads to restoration, and that God always makes a way for a new start.

Sunday February 1, 2026: Jesus didn't use parables to make truth harder to understand. He used them to reveal who was ready to perceive. Before He explained the Kingdom, He addressed sight. Before information, posture. Before clarity, intimacy.When Jesus said, “The Kingdom is like…,” He wasn't offering illustrations. He was handing sons blueprints.In this teaching, we explore why the Kingdom is unveiled through relationship, not decoded through effort. Why revelation flows from union, not intellect. And why Scripture was never meant to be approached as ammunition, but as an encounter with the Father.This message reframes how we engage the Bible, how we understand “mysteries,” and how we learn to live integrated lives — fully present in the natural, fully sourced from the unseen Kingdom.“Abba, show me what Your Kingdom is like, and teach me how to live from it.”

Fr. Maximus Abba Moses offers a meditation on the Midnight Praises, explaining the meaning behind each part to enhance the prayer experience. He begins by describing the call to be children of light, seeking forgiveness and learning to pray with reverence. Fr. Maximus explores the first praise from Exodus 15, connecting the crossing of the Red Sea to personal repentance and spiritual struggle. He then reflects on King David's psalm that repeats "His mercy endures forever," highlighting God's enduring mercy throughout generations. The meditation continues by blessing God on behalf of creation and recalling the faithfulness of Daniel and the three holy youths in exile, encouraging believers to maintain their faith despite challenges. Fr. Maximus discusses invoking God “for the sake” of the saints, including Abraham, the Theotokos, and others, as a powerful plea for mercy. Finally, he emphasizes the significance of praising Jesus Christ by name and the theological focus on the Theotokos as the bearer of Christ. The meditation concludes with a prayer for mercy before ending. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

Fr. Maximus Abba Moses reflects on the life of St. John Chrysostom, highlighting his dedication to God despite exile and trials. He explores the conditions for being Christ's disciple, emphasizing the need to love the Word of God, bear one's cross through struggles, and forsake anything that takes priority over God in the heart. Through the example of St. John and biblical figures like Abraham, Fr. Maximus explains how spiritual growth requires perseverance, detachment, and total commitment to Christ's teachings. The talk encourages embracing challenges in the Christian journey and fostering a heart fully devoted to God for true discipleship and fruitfulness in faith. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

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12 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 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!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 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.18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.1.     If you are a Christian, do you ever think of yourself as “just” forgiven, but not really a son and heir of God?2.     Do you ever feel like an orphan? What triggers that and how does that impact you? What can you do to remember the gospel truth of adoption in those moments?3.     Is it difficult for you to think of God as a father, and address him with the affection and familiarity of “Abba”? Why or why not?4.     Does being assured that you are a son and heir encourage you to fight, fight to grow and fight your sin? Why or why not?5.     How does current suffering and future glorification come out in your cost/benefit analysis? Do God's promises in Jesus make the suffering worth it, or bearable, in your mind?6.     Do you see the slight difference between faith and hope? Do you ever find yourself faithful but not hopeful? How does that impact your thoughts and actions?

Send us a textEver wonder why Scripture so carefully speaks of the Father sending the Son and the Spirit being sent to us? We walk through the shape of salvation as a triune work: the Father initiates, the Son accomplishes redemption by bearing wrath on our behalf, and the Spirit applies that finished work to our hearts. This isn't wordplay; it is the logic that makes adoption, assurance, and worship hold together without strain.We press into the biblical backbone behind this claim. From Daniel's vision of the Son of Man coming to the Ancient of Days to Paul's language in Romans and Colossians, the texts force us to reckon with real personal distinctions in God. Adoption becomes luminous when a natural Son stands at the center: we are sons by grace because He is Son by nature. Reduce the Son to a mode and you turn sonship into a metaphor and inheritance into poetry. Lift Him up as the eternal beloved of the Father, and the Spirit's witness—crying “Abba, Father”—lands with living power.We also make the case that the Holy Spirit is not an abstract force but a divine person who speaks, teaches, grieves, and intercedes. Treat Him as a mere attribute and communion with God evaporates into theory; receive Him as Lord and He guides, seals, and comforts with purpose. Underneath it all is a profound claim: God is love, eternally. Eternal love requires an eternal beloved, and that is why the Father, Son, and Spirit are not theological extras but the beating heart of the gospel. Join us as we test assumptions, trace the Scriptures, and call the church back to its core confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.If this conversation sharpened your faith, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find it.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Let Us Flee from Evil!

This weekend, we'll explore what it means to move from slavery to sonship, why Paul is so alarmed that the Galatians want to turn back, and how crying out “Abba, Father” reshapes the way we live...especially when life gets hard.

ENCORE EPISODE Listen to an ancient form of spiritual direction that is still so right for today.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm

Send us a textJoin Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musiciansFour Golden Guitars, a sold-out Tamworth, and a denim-clad manifesto—Max Jackson joins us to open the door on Dangerous in Denim and why albums still matter. We kick off with the festival whirlwind, then dive into how she shaped an 11-track set that plays like a story from the first needle drop to the last ring-out. Vinyl and CDs are coming because this record is meant to be lived with, not skimmed.Max takes us behind the pen, from writing rooms in Australia with Nolan Wynne, Gavin Carfoot, Amy and George Shepherd, and Kaylee Bell to Nashville sessions that brought fresh edges to her sound. We talk about the five unheard tracks as the connective tissue that turns familiar singles into a unified journey. Then we trace the unlikely rocket fuel: Little More Country. What started as a single became a series of reimagined classics—Dancing Queen, Summer of '69—that racked up millions of views, hit viral charts in Sweden and Norway, and even caught ABBA's attention. It's proof that great songs survive translation when you treat them with heart and craft.There's more. A last-minute TV slot sparked Country Heart Can, written and recorded in two days with help from The Wolfe Brothers and producer Rod McCormack, earning a Golden Guitar nomination. Max shares how small-town roots in Coonamble and a deep creative partnership with her husband Jeremy keep the engine steady, even as international invites roll in. We also celebrate the broader wave: a 90s-country-style resurgence where boots, belt buckles, and big choruses feel fresh again—and Australian country is ready to travel.If you love albums that breathe, stories that unfold track by track, and artists who build real community—think VIP breakfasts, acoustic mornings, and fans who become friends—this one's for you. Visit maxjackson.com.au to pre-order Dangerous in Denim and if the conversation moved you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review—what song do you want to hear made a little more country next?What has Max Jackson been up to lately?  Let's find out!Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au

Is it possible to pray the right prayer—and still refuse the next step? In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Abba, Father… take this cup… yet not my will, but Yours,” and then He got up and moved forward (Mark 14:35–36; Matt. 26:45–46).  At some point, you have to stop circling in the garden and step into what God has already made clear. What's your next step—faith forward, or fear stalled?

Tror du det er nemt at skabe en moderne ABBA-epigon? Sammen med en musikforsker lægger vi "For evigt" på dissektionsbordet og griber skalpellen. Senere kommer en indie-darling i studiet og giver sit bud på en mere smagfuld coverversion af håndboldhymnen. Vært: Linnea Albinus Lande Medvirkende: Henrik Smith-Sivertsen: populærmusikforsker Jakob Isak Nielsen: Lektor ved Institut for Kommunikation og Kultur, Aarhus Universitet Johanne Bille: Forfatter Jannik Sønderby: Ishockeykommentator og tidligere elitespiller Kristoffer Jessen: Sanger i bandet SØN Fabian Vang Lauritsen: Guitarist Producer: David Jacobsen Turner Redaktør: Lasse Lauridsen

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott react in real time to the Seahawks' thrilling NFC Championship victory over the Rams and the surreal reality of Seattle heading to Super Bowl 60 as betting favorites. They reflect on preseason expectations, the emotional weight of surviving the Rams for a third time, and why this team feels like it's peaking at exactly the right moment. The segment also veers into classic Mitch Unfiltered trivia, from Alberta, Canada connections to Michael J. Fox and iconic musicians, before setting the table for a Super Bowl-centric week ahead. Ray Roberts breaks down why the Seahawks' NFC Championship victory over the Rams wasn't luck, but proof of a fully connected, resilient team built to withstand chaos and pressure. He explains how Seattle survived defensive breakdowns, Riq Woolen's near-disastrous penalty, and Matthew Stafford's efficiency by leaning on internal leadership, timely stops, and Sam Darnold's poise in the biggest game of his career. Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens break down how the Seahawks survived another wild showdown with the Rams, praising Mike Macdonald's evolving brilliance and the team's collective resilience under pressure. The discussion highlights Sam Darnold's career-defining performance, late-game heroics from Devin Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori, and the near-disastrous Riq Woolen penalty that could've changed Seattle sports history. Rick Neuheisel breaks down Indiana's shocking national championship run, explaining why Kurt Cignetti's rapid rebuild deserves historic praise despite the modern NIL and transfer landscape. He details how elite evaluation, culture, and buy-in — including key James Madison transfers — powered wins over Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, and Miami, culminating in a defining performance by Fernando Mendoza.   GUESTS   Ray Roberts | Former NFL offensive lineman and Seahawks analyst Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion, Head Coach Dallas Renegades (UFL)   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Unbelievable Is an Understatement — Seahawks Punch Ticket to Super Bowl 60 14:15 | The Retribution Tour Rolls On — Why the Seahawks Match Up Perfectly With the Patriots 33:55 | GUEST: Ray Roberts; The Best Team Won — Why This Seahawks Run Feels Different 54:10 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Brilliance Becoming Greatness — Seahawks Survive Chaos and Punch Super Bowl Ticket 1:16:44 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Worst to First — How Indiana Pulled Off the Most Unlikely Title Run in College Football History 1:41:47 | Other Stuff Segment: Baseball Hall of Fame voting frustration, Bryce Miller's 2024 bounce-back potential, Mariners acquiring Cooper Criswell from the Mets, Mike McCarthy returning to coach the Pittsburgh Steelers, NIL contract dispute involving Duke quarterback Darien Mensa, NIL legality and transfer portal implications, Abella Danger shown during Miami Hurricanes playoff broadcast, Chipotle publicity from Kurt Cignetti's "I Win Bowl," Chipotle rewards points story tied to Indiana football staffer, Fernando Mendoza championship celebration in Miami, ABBA's "Fernando" becoming Indiana's anthem, restrained Indiana fan behavior after national title win RIPs: Francis Buchholz (Scorpions bassist), John Brodie (former 49ers quarterback and NFL MVP), Jim Lovell (Apollo 13 commander) HEADLINES: Pet cow in Austria uses broom as a scratching tool, hearse spotted ordering food in a McDonald's drive-thru, man arrested for doing Corvette donuts in a church parking lot to impress a date, research suggests possible link between nose picking and Alzheimer's

Since its release in 1976, ABBA's song "Fernando" has been loved by fans around the globe both for its sing-along chorus and its revolutionary spirit. In Fernando: A Song by ABBA (Duke UP, 2025), Kay Dickinson takes readers from Sweden and Chile to Australia and Poland, tracing the complicated ways the song could express support with anticapitalist and Third World liberation struggles while remaining an unrepentant commodity. A song about freedom fighters was unlikely to become a pop mega-hit, yet as Dickinson demonstrates, ABBA's lucrative, longstanding appeal rests on their ability to bridge contradictions within everyday life. Five decades later, "Fernando's" rousing calls for freedom continue to resonate with gay liberation movements and other social struggles, demonstrating how a song can be both revolutionary and an envoy for global capital. Kay Dickinson is Programme Convenor for Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Glasgow and author of Supply Chain Cinema: Producing Global Film Workers. Kay on the University of Glasgow's website. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Message 3 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

January 18, 2026

Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced & edited by Matty Ray. See Facebook for links to videos & songs mentioned in this episode! Email: Samantha@planet80s.com.auFacebook: the80smontagepodcast twitter: @the80smontage instagram: the80smontageRewind 80's Band - www.rewind80sband.comTickets - www.rewind80smixtape.com.auBookings - samantha@planet80s.com.auPlease Subscribe, Like, Share, Rate (Itunes please)You can join to for only $2 a month (Get On It)https://www.patreon.com/the80smontagepodcastLinks: Stranger Things Season 4 - Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush) TOTEM Remixhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_bDEKVIOM8&list=RDn_bDEKVIOM8&start_radio=1Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill - Official Music Videohttps://youtu.be/wp43OdtAAkM?si=GK0sCVJDdGewzKydKiss - Detroit Rock City (official Video)https://youtu.be/Dz4EFziVkNE?si=W6UXWh9bp2cXkRz7Eddie Munson's Upside Down Guitar GOD Scene - Master of Puppets | Stranger Things | Netflixhttps://youtu.be/E4ScPro8YcI?si=YK1bnt2GhPXIDS8PSYCHEDELIC FURS : Pretty in pink (HD)https://youtu.be/nu0sYQRECkY?si=wbJhqOP1d3vAGX-vDiana Ross - Upside Down (1980)https://youtu.be/NcFxSg0ZHQY?si=T6Ag0HB4fQA8BgKzTiffany - I Think We're Alone Now (Official Music Video)https://youtu.be/w6Q3mHyzn78?si=gjP2ITlOeaj4n6yvFerris Bueller's Day Off Soundtrack - Oh Yeah - Yellohttps://youtu.be/2cPmiQwXc4U?si=P6n4XmWn1cqpgbvAPrince and the Revolution - When Doves Cry (Official Music Video)https://youtu.be/UG3VcCAlUgE?si=FpAFXt4Y-0aHCECVPrince - Purple Rain (Official Video)https://youtu.be/TvnYmWpD_T8?si=iFTPk_jEYZwHLAt_Pixies - Here Comes Your Man (Official Video)https://youtu.be/TvnYmWpD_T8?si=BOCgCENjQZGZxI56Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane (Official Remastered HD Video)https://youtu.be/Fa9nN3G2CSg?si=AfGyvlHq4p80OhOzThanks For Listening!The 80's Montage Podcast

Since its release in 1976, ABBA's song "Fernando" has been loved by fans around the globe both for its sing-along chorus and its revolutionary spirit. In Fernando: A Song by ABBA (Duke UP, 2025), Kay Dickinson takes readers from Sweden and Chile to Australia and Poland, tracing the complicated ways the song could express support with anticapitalist and Third World liberation struggles while remaining an unrepentant commodity. A song about freedom fighters was unlikely to become a pop mega-hit, yet as Dickinson demonstrates, ABBA's lucrative, longstanding appeal rests on their ability to bridge contradictions within everyday life. Five decades later, "Fernando's" rousing calls for freedom continue to resonate with gay liberation movements and other social struggles, demonstrating how a song can be both revolutionary and an envoy for global capital. Kay Dickinson is Programme Convenor for Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Glasgow and author of Supply Chain Cinema: Producing Global Film Workers. Kay on the University of Glasgow's website. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

For this beloved son of mine was once dead, but now he's alive again. Once he was lost, but now he is found!' And everyone celebrated with overflowing joy (Luke 15:24, TPT). Abba! Father!

Jesus never meant for you to carry everything alone. When life feels heavy, God invites you to lay your burdens at His feet and find rest for your soul. True peace comes when we release what weighs us down and trust Him completely.

What you believe about God shapes everything about your life. This message invites us to examine the images of God we carry and to receive the truth Scripture reveals: God calls Himself Father. Jesus spoke to Him as “Abba,” inviting us into a relationship marked by closeness, trust, and belonging. Through Christ, we are adopted, named, and welcomed into God’s family with intention and joy. This sermon speaks to wounded hearts, misplaced images of God, and the deep longing to be known and loved. It leads us into Romans 8 and the freedom of living as sons and daughters who cry out, “Abba, Father,” with confidence and hope.

Covino, Rich & the crew have fun picking the Championship Sunday games! They get you involved on the show's email. 'BRAINWAVE' is super fried & the contestant earns a new nickname! Plus, FERNANDO is sung, & 'WEEKEND HOBNOBBING gets you streaming!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Football Friday, as Heidi Ganahl fills in for Dan and reflects with Ryan on a historic first national championship for Indiana, with the eminently likeable Heisman Trophy-winnning quarterback Fernando Mendoza leading the way. Also, anticipating the AFC Championship Game on Sunday between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High. Ryan provides his final score prediction, as requested by Dan.Heidi reviews her experience with, and research on, mail-in ballots in Colorado elections.Also, James Wiley joins the program as a Republican candidate for Secretary State to expand on this topic.

We start by talking about “songs that are factually incorrect”, with artists like U2, Alanis, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Toto, ABBA and Pitbull being taken to task. Christopher and Tom have a ton of fun ranting about these “egregious” errors. Speaking of U2, we feature at 1985 interview with bassist Adam Clayton as he and his mates come to grips with the growing popularity of the band. Adam talks about playing for screaming fans (not ideal) and comparisons between U2 and Bruce Springsteen. The remainder of the episode includes other artists from the ‘80s. Some highlights: Ian Astbury of The Cult talks about spending five years of his youth in Canada – and how he didn’t much care for it. Brian Ferry of Roxy Music discusses the importance of solo work Roland Gift talks about Fine Young Cannibals and his acting career Montreal’s The Box discuss marrying politics and music And we try to find at least ONE interesting moment in what could be the most boring interview in our archives… Famous Lost Words, hosted by Christopher Ward and Tom Jokic, is heard in more than 100 countries worldwide and on radio stations across Canada, including Newstalk 1010 Toronto, CJAD 800 Montreal, 580 CFRA Ottawa, AM 800 CKLW Windsor, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria and 91x in Belleville. It is in the Top 20% of worldwide podcasts based on the number of listeners in the first week.

In part two of this conversation, Dot and Cara move from theology to everyday life, asking how being a child of God actually changes our normal, everyday lives. They talk honestly about how remembering who we belong to reshapes the way we pray, trust, forgive, and walk through hard moments. This episode is an invitation to let the truth of spiritual adoption move from your head to your heart. Grab your Bible, a pencil, and a cup of coffee, and join 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)How does this truth change our lives, practically speaking? (2:08)We have to move this truth from our heads to our hearts (5:06) Remembering this truth gives us confidence and allows us to forgive (9:06)Claiming this truth in the middle of our day relieves fear and anxiety (11:41)Being a child of God means security and eternal protection (13:20)This becomes your reality as you apply it daily (19:56)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.”

Ephesians 5:1-21Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, asChrist also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrificeto God for a sweet-smelling aroma.Today we are looking at Ephesians 5:1-2, where the Apostle Paul gives us theclear admonition to walk in love. Also in in these two verses, Paul also givesus several reasons why we should walk in love. First, he tells us in verse 1 to“be imitators of God as dear children.” As the children of God, we areto be reflectors of who He is. God is love, and therefore we should reflectthat love—the love God has for us and for the world around us. Themost quoted verse in the Bible, one we all know so well, tells us: “For Godso loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” God is a lovingGod, and because He is love, He is also a God who gives. As His children, weare called to love and to give of ourselves sacrificially for His glory. Ilove the phrase Paul uses here, “as dear children.” Sometranslations say, “as beloved children.” Remember, at least twicein the Gospel of Matthew, the Father speaks from heaven and declares His lovefor His Son. At the baptism of Jesus in Matthew chapter 3, and again on theMount of Transfiguration in Matthew chapter 17, God says, “This is Mybeloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Nowthink about this—we too are His beloved children. 1 John 3:1–3, tells us, “Beholdwhat manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be calledchildren of God.” In Romans chapter 8, we are told that we cry out, “Abba,Father.” We have an intimate, personal relationship with our Father inheaven. Because of that relationship, and as proof of it, we should desire toshow forth His love to the world around us as imitators of God and as Hisbeloved children. Ialso think about what Jesus prayed in John 17:23. He said, “I in them, andYou in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may knowthat You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.”Jesus prayed and said, “Father, just as You have loved Me, You love them.”Can you imagine that? Jesus is the beloved Son of God, and He tells us that theFather loves us in the same way He loves Him. How much does God love you? Heloves you with the same love He has for His beloved Son—whom He gave as asacrifice for the sins of the world. So,we see several reasons here for walking in love. We are children of God. Weshare in His nature, and His nature is love. We are beloved children who desireto please our Father in heaven. We cry out, “Abba, Father.” And then we see athird reason in verse 2: “Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us,an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” Thisphrase, “a sweet-smelling aroma,” is very meaningful. Our reflection ofChrist's love is pleasing to God—it rises as a sweet fragrance before Him. Inthe book of Leviticus, chapters 1 through 3 describe the three sweet savorofferings: the burnt offering, the meal offering, and the peace offering. Theburnt offering pictures Christ's complete devotion to God. The meal offeringreflects His perfect character. The peace offering shows Christ making peacebetween sinful man and a holy God. Thesin offering and the trespass offering, found in Leviticus chapters 4 and 5,are not sweet savor offerings. Why? Because sin is not sweet or beautiful. Sinis what put Christ on the cross. Sin is what condemned us and would send us toa devil's hell apart from Christ.  Oh,my friend, today let us remember who we are. We are dear children ofGod—beloved children—loved with an unimaginable, unconditional, selfless love.Therefore, let us walk in love as “His beloved children” Godbless you and may you have a wonderful, wonderful day.

Abba Ministries is here to serve you!Estamos para servirte!Waiting is never easy, but God's timing is always perfect.In this message, Wait for It, you will be encouraged to trust God even when answers seem delayed. Waiting is not wasted time—God is working behind the scenes, strengthening your faith and preparing the victory ahead.If you are in a season of uncertainty, delays, or silence, this word is for you. Stay faithful, remain obedient, and don't give up. What God has promised will come to pass at the right moment.

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.

Happy New Year! We'll be back next week with brand new episodes of Pop Pantheon. In the meantime, enjoy this rerun from April 2022, our Abba A-Side with Abba scholar Carl Magnus Palm.Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram

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.