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On this episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast, we have a recording of Ben Whittinghill's STS article, Adorning the Gospel Through Foster Care. We pray this offers and encouragement to you as you and your church consider your role in foster care and adoption. To register for a summit in your state, please visit: www.smalltownsummits.com/registerTo read more STS articles, please visit: www.smalltownsummits.com/articles
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We need help knowing how to apply the gospel to our everyday lives. Here Paul breaks down the church into age-and-stage groups and tells each one of us what godly living in accordance with the truth looks like. What practical teaching—and how badly we need it!
We need help knowing how to apply the gospel to our everyday lives. Here Paul breaks down the church into age-and-stage groups and tells each one of us what godly living in accordance with the truth looks like. What practical teaching—and how badly we need it!
Welcome back to the Hearts & Hands podcast. New host (and pilot episode guest) Kent Reeder talks with former host (and renewed pilot episode guest) Drew Sonnenberg. The episode features Caleb Schmiege's recording of his and Melanie Bourman's arrangement of the hymn Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow by Paul Gerhardt, and is built around this quote from Andrew Peterson's book, Adorning the Dark: Those of us who write, who sing, who paint, must remember that to a child a song may glow like a nightlight in a scary bedroom. It may be the only thing holding back the monsters. That story may be the only beautiful, true thing that makes it through all the ugliness of a little girl's world to rest in her secret heart. May we take that seriously. It is our job, it is our ministry, it is the sword we swing in the Kingdom, to remind children that the good guys win, that the stories are true, and that a fool's hope may be the best kind.Support the show
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True worship singing is my heart using the whole of my self to attest to and promote the goodness and beauty of God. It is done through truths housed in melody, harmony, manner and whole body adornment. We are seeking to affirm, lean into and revel our souls in these excellencies of God, even if we dont “feel” them at the moment. We are Seeking to bring pleasure to our worthy God with all we have through a format that he has created and delights in.
In this episode, we perceive the positive attitude of a lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 141, penned by Nakeerar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse presents a dual portrait of an ancient Tamil festival and a Chozha town’s prosperity. அம்ம வாழி, தோழி! கைம்மிகக்கனவும் கங்குல்தோறு இனிய; நனவும்புனை வினை நல் இல் புள்ளும் பாங்கின;நெஞ்சும் நனிபுகன்று உறையும்; எஞ்சாதுஉலகு தொழில் உலந்து, நாஞ்சில் துஞ்சி,மழை கால்நீங்கிய மாக விசும்பில்குறு முயல் மறு நிறம் கிளர, மதி நிறைந்து,அறுமீன் சேரும் அகல் இருள் நடு நாள்;மறுகு விளக்குறுத்து, மாலை தூக்கி,பழ விறல் மூதூர்ப் பலருடன் துவன்றியவிழவு உடன் அயர, வருகதில் அம்ம! துவரப் புலர்ந்து தூ மலர் கஞலி,தகரம் நாறும் தண் நறுங் கதுப்பின்புது மண மகடூஉ அயினிய கடி நகர்ப்பல் கோட்டு அடுப்பில் பால் உலை இரீஇ,கூழைக் கூந்தற் குறுந் தொடி மகளிர்பெருஞ் செய் நெல்லின் வாங்குகதிர் முறித்து,பாசவல் இடிக்கும் இருங் காழ் உலக்கைக்கடிது இடி வெரீஇய கமஞ்சூல் வெண் குருகுதீம் குலை வாழை ஓங்கு மடல் இராது;நெடுங் கால் மாஅத்துக் குறும் பறை பயிற்றும்செல் குடி நிறுத்த பெரும் பெயர்க் கரிகால்வெல் போர்ச் சோழன் இடையாற்று அன்னநல் இசை வெறுக்கை தருமார், பல் பொறிப்புலிக் கேழ் உற்ற பூவிடைப் பெருஞ் சினைநரந்த நறும் பூ நாள் மலர் உதிர,கலை பாய்ந்து உகளும், கல் சேர் வேங்கை,தேம் கமழ் நெடு வரைப் பிறங்கியவேங்கட வைப்பிற் சுரன் இறந்தோரே. In this long trip, we get to traverse not only this harsh domain, but also a prosperous ancient town, as we listen to the lady say these words to her confidante, when the confidante worries that the lady will not be able to bear with the parting of the man, who has left in search of wealth: “Listen, my friend! May you live long! Every night, the dreams are exceptionally pleasant; In real life too, in the well-etched, fine mansion, bird omens that are heard sound good; As for the heart, it too rests in a state of calm love; At the time when the mighty profession of the world diminishes and ploughs fall asleep, in that season when pouring rainclouds have departed with the wind, and in the sky, the little hare glows in a dark hue, as the full moon reaches its favourite star, in the midnight hour, amidst the expanding darkness, when all the streets are lit up and adorned with high garlands in our fertile and prosperous ancient town, at this time, hope he will return to relish the festivities, celebrated by the gathering of many! Adorning fully blossomed perfect flowers, along with sandalwood paste, on her cool and fragrant tresses, the new bride, boils milk on the many-sided stove in that rich mansion, filled with plentiful food, and then along with maiden, wearing small bangles and having short hair, pounds on paddy grains, harvested from bent stalks in the huge field, to make flattened rice. Hearing the din of this dark-stemmed pestle, startled by the loud and explosive sounds, a pregnant white bird, takes a short flight from the wide branch of a plantain tree, with sweet fruit clusters, to the tall-trunked mango tree, in the town of Idaiyaaru, ruled by the famous Chozha King Karikaalan, who has the ability to restore even a ruined town. Wanting to bring back prestigious wealth, akin to this town, he has left to the drylands, where making fragrant blooms on the huge branches of the tree, with flowers in the hue of the many-striped tiger, namely the Kino tree, soaring near a boulder, a male monkey leaps and frolics, in the honey-fragrant, tall hills of the Venkata mountain ranges!” Let’s explore the many roads leading to diverse destinations in this verse! The lady starts by talking about how her dreams are filled with pleasant scenes and even in her waking hours, all she hears are good omens from the birds. Owing to all this, her heart seems to be in a state of calm. What a refreshing change from the usual lamenting lady, who cries and cries about her sleepless eyes, thinning arms and pining heart, whom we have encountered in song after song from this domain. Next, the lady talks about a time when the work of farming takes a break, a time when the clouds are done pouring, and are on their way out. To etch another element, she talks about this, as the time when the little rabbit glows bright. On reading further, we understand that this little rabbit is the one we see in the moon, and the lady wants to say it’s the time of full moon, and so that rabbit is all the more vivid. It’s also a time, when the moon traverses and meets with a particular star, identified as ‘Karthigai’ or ‘Pleiades star cluster’. At this time, lights are lit up and garlands adorn their streets, the lady details, and she makes a wish that her man returns at least by this time, to partake in these grand festivities, when people gather together. A moment to note how the festival of ‘Karthigai’, celebrated even today in Tamilnadu, by the lighting of lamps, is an ancient custom, originating in the Sangam era. After this, the lady talks about two aspects in connection with the man. One characterises the wealth he’s searching for, and to do that, the lady brings in the simile of a fertile town of Idaiyaaru, ruled by the famous Chozha King Karikaalan, and when depicting this town, she presents a rather interesting domestic scene, wherein a new bride, who has come to live in the rich mansion of her husband, adorns her hair with flowers and sandalwood paste, and then boils milk in a stove with many divisions, implying that multiple food items can be cooked at the same time, and the house too is sketched as one with an unceasing supply of foods. This bride then joins together with many other maiden and pounds paddy. Hearing the loud and repeated sounds of this pestle, a pregnant white bird is startled and takes off, from a short plantain tree to a tall mango tree, perhaps in an attempt to put some distance between itself and its tormentors. Such is the fertility of this town and my man wants to bring back wealth that’s equal in stature to this town, the lady explains. The next aspect she dwells on is where the man has gone to, to attain such a wealth and she informs us this is to a drylands in the extent of the Venkata hills, identified as ‘Tirupathi’ in Contemporary Andhra Pradesh, and she describes this place, as one filled with Kino trees, with bright yellow flowers in the hue of tiger stripes, and talks about how a male monkey leaps about, making this tree’s flowers fall. The lady concludes with this image of falling yellow flowers, perhaps as a wish that it should rain gold on the man, in his journey to seek wealth, so that he would return in time for the festival of lights, and she promises to her confidante that she would bear well with the parting until this time! What a patient and thoughtful lady, who understands and perseveres, in spite of her pain of parting! No wonder the lady has pleasant dreams and hears good omens, for it’s only with the brush of hope and positivity, can we change the scene in the canvas of our present!
Titus 2:1-10 Pastor Eric Mounts
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Pastor John Miller continues our Study through the Book of Titus with a message through Titus 2:1-10 titled, “Adorning The Doctrine of God.”
Pastor John Miller continues our Study through the Book of Titus with a message through Titus 2:1-10 titled, “Adorning The Doctrine of God.”
July 23, 2025 Wednesday night teaching by Deborah Rumble Website: www.lighthouseontherockky.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/lotrchurch
After my divorce, I felt completely disconnected from myself. Meditation didn't help—but small rituals did. Adorning myself. Lighting candles. Choosing beauty just for me. That's when I realized… this is the feminine path. In this episode, I'm joined by Shiva Rose, author, holistic beauty founder, and water priestess, who helped me remember that spirituality and sensuality don't have to be separate. We talk about reclaiming the yoni, self-sourced pleasure, and what it really means to embody your feminine energy no matter your relationship status. We cover: What "yoni" actually means and why it matters Maiden vs. woman energy Yoni steaming, breast massage, and womb clearing Creating intimacy without losing yourself How to reconnect with your body after heartbreak This is the conversation I wish I heard years ago. If you're on a path of healing, embodiment, or rediscovering your pleasure—this episode is for you. Sign up this week and get 25% off with this code: 25SWS at checkout! Speak With Soul Course Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here and watch the music video here. To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.
Adorning the Teaching of God - Pastor Chad Hertler Titus 2:1-10
This Lord's Day Pastor Kevin will continue his series on the book of Titus. Today's message is from Titus 1:10-16 and is titled "Adorning Ourselves in Godliness."
What does a Shire full of hobbits in Middle-Earth, a county full of farmers in Kentucky, and a wardrobe full of a lion have in common? For Russell Moore and singer/songwriter/author Andrew Peterson, they were all a way to find home. In this episode—recorded inside Peterson's book-lined Chapter House in Nashville, right down the road from Moore—the two talk about the authors who, by God's grace, helped hold their faith together when it could have come apart. From the wisdom of Wendell Berry to the imagination of C.S. Lewis to the honesty of Frederick Buechner, these authors gave a clarity that helped these two keep the faith. This isn't just a literary conversation. It's about how God uses stories, sentences, and sometimes even sword-wielding mice to reach people in moments of doubt, disillusionment, or despair. Along the way, they talk about what it means to read widely, to hold onto wonder, and to be the kind of Christian who can still be surprised by joy. They also somehow end up talking about Moby Dick, Dungeons & Dragons, and how ChatGPT was wrong and right about what books each of them would take to a desert island. Books and authors mentioned in this episode include: Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry A Room Called Remember and Telling Secrets by Frederick Buechner The Chronicles of Narnia, Till We Have Faces, Mere Christianity, and more by C.S. Lewis Godric by Frederick Buechner David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Four Quartets by T.S. Eliot Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson Moby Dick by Herman Melville Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction by Alan Jacobs And selections from Andrew's own works: Adorning the Dark, The God of the Garden, and The Wingfeather Saga Whether you're deep in faith, on the brink of losing it, or just looking for something beautiful to read, this conversation will remind you why the right book at the right moment can do more than explain—it can point to new life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This month, we enter the Temple of the Body — not a place outside of us, but within. Each week, we will explore the body as a sacred site of power, emotion, and pleasure through Kundalini Yoga + Kriyas, Meditations, and exploration of myth, muse and archetypes. We will learn to listen to its whispers. Move with its yes's. Honor its no's. Adorning ourselves not to be seen, but to see OURSELVES more clearly. Every ritual becomes a reclamation. Every pleasure, a prayer.WEEK 1 | THE BODY REMEMBERS: Awakening the Temple FireWEEK 2 | THE PULSE OF PLEASURE: Rose Bodied: The Sacred Feminine as a Living FrequencyWEEK 3 | THE INNER ALTAR: The Jewels of the Eight Chakras + Reclaiming PowerWEEK 4 | THE TEMPLE WITHIN: Sacred Flesh, Holy Ground: The Beauty Kriyas Begins May 3rd | Join The Membership Get in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co Instagram
Today Paul uses a new phrase, and changes his target audience, but the message stays pretty much the same as last week. He speaks of adorning the doctrine of God.
Josh Raspberry | Titus 2:9–10 Want more information about First Evangelical Church? firstevan.org/connect Website: firstevan.org Sermon Resources: firstevan.org/resources Instagram: @firstevan735 Facebook: @FirstEvan
Sermon on Titus 2:1-10 by Bret Rogers
Sermon on Titus 2:1-10 by Bret Rogers
The believer's faithfulness to Christ serves to manifest the Lord to others.
Series: N/AService: Sun PMType: SermonSpeaker: Sam Bunyard
Series: N/AService: Sun PMType: SermonSpeaker: Sam Bunyard
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Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Andrew Peterson to discuss how we can use the art of storytelling and creativity to disciple in our homes.Questions Covered in This Episode:Would you share with us how being a dad has shaped creative spheres for you? What was it like to see an idea go from your mind to paper, to the imaginations of so many families, and then see it translated into an animated series? For families who already love the Wingfeather Saga, what will they find familiar in The Prince of Yorsha Doon, and what's different about this new project?As you were raising your own kids, did storytelling play a role in how you shared your faith? How has being a dad impacted the way you see the gospel story for yourself? Why do you think there is such a shortage of great Christian storytelling?What is the inspiration behind The Rabbit Room Ministry?How can Christian families cultivate creativity in their own homes?How do you deal with the feeling of insecurity or scrutiny?Guest Bio:Andrew Peterson is a recording artist, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, publisher, and author of The Wingfeather Saga series and Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making. Peterson is also president of the creative community known as The Rabbit Room and recently launched a film and TV production company, Shining Isle Productions, to produce the animated film based on his books.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“The Prince of Yorsha Doon” by Andrew Peterson“Wingfeather Saga” by Andrew Peterson“Wingfeather Tales” by Andrew Peterson“The Inklings” by Humphrey Carpenter“Adorning the Dark”by Andrew Peterson Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Text: Titus 2.9-10 ‘ Series: An Exposition of Titus by Nick Neves, pastor | Midweek Service | 11.20.24 Paul's instructions to various groups within the churches of Crete extends here to those who served as slaves. Pastor Nick preaches about the ways that or labor and service to others can honor God
In this episode of "Rhythms That Restore," Cherisse welcomes her long time friend, Courtney Paxton Allen, to discuss navigating difficult seasons and the importance of our community and how we can walk beside and what are the best ways to support our friends. Courtney, a wife, mother of three, nurse, author, and nonprofit worker, shares her story 7 experiences in parenting teenagers and the lessons learned through her journey in writing 2 published childrens books: Roosters Balloon on grief for children & The Forgotten Ornament and her BLOG Courtneypallen.com. Our conversation highlights the significance of understanding one's identity in Christ, the pressures of content creation, and the value of empathy and presence in supporting others. Courtney's insights on faith, parenting, and personal growth offer listeners encouragement and practical advice for embracing life's challenges and changes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Courtney P. Allen : Email: callen@faithfullyrestoredwomen.com Faithfully Restored Women: www.faithfullyrestoredwomen.com Our Mission. Through hope in Jesus, Faithfully Restored lifts up women who need care, encouragement and community. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools and Resources Children's Books: Roosters Balloon & The Forgotten Ornament by Courtney P. Allen Books on Writing: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, Big Magic bt Elizabeth Gilbert, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Books on Faith: Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning, Adorning the Dark by Andrew Petereson, All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore Faithfully Restored Women: www.faithfullrestoredwomen.com Courtney's Blog: www.courtneypallen.com Instagram: @thecpallen Key Quotes and Concepts "When God calls you to something, he doesn't hang you out to dry." "Being in the word is something that has strengthened my faith and reminds me of who God is which in turn informs me about who I am." Bible Verses Psalm 139 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Navigating difficult seasons in life Supporting friends during challenging times The importance of community and connection Parenting challenges and joys, particularly with teenagers and young adults The journey of writing and creative expression Understanding identity in Christ versus identity in parenting The significance of compassion and empathy in relationships The ongoing need for support after loss or tragedy The impact of small gestures in providing comfort to those in pain Maintaining a strong relationship with God through spiritual practices ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join our "Rhythms that Restore" Community on FB: Click below and walk through life IN COMMUNITY and beside others who are learning and putting these new Rhythms in place. https://www.facebook.com/groups/339272845793051/ -------------------------------------- Follow "Rhythms that Restore Podcast" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhythmsthatrestorepodcast?igsh=Z3lmY2UzcXZzMTlq&utm_source=qr -------------------------------------------- Tune In- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: Be sure to subscribe, give a 5 star review, and share with "Rhythms that Restore" Podcast with a friend who can be encouraged. Help us share this incredible transformative message of Gods word through the beautiful act of "ceasing to strive" and learning to "simply BE". ------------------------------------ Connect more with me on Instagram, Facebook and Email: Lets Chat: cherissehixson@hotmail.com Facebook: Cherisse Mathias Hixson DM on Instagram: @cherissehixson01 https://www.instagram.com/cherissehixson01?igsh=dDY4ZWNrcWowb2Vx&utm_source=qr
Send us a textEnjoy this conversation with Andrew Peterson, one of Alex and Susan's favorite artists, singer/songwriters, and authors. Do you have a favorite Andrew Peterson song? Send us a text and let us know which one!ABOUT ANDREW:For more than twenty years now, Andrew Peterson has been about the business of quietly changing lives in four-minute increments. In the city of Nashville where music is an industry in the same way fast food, generic greeting cards, and bumper stickers are industries, Peterson has forged his own path, refusing the artistic compromises that so often come with chasing album sales and radio singles and creating instead a long line of songs that ache with sorrow, joy and integrity, and that are part of a real, ongoing, human conversation. In 2019, Andrew celebrated the 20th anniversary of his Behold the Lamb of God project with an anniversary tour and brand new album recording.Andrew is also the award-winning author of The Wingfeather Saga, a four-book fantasy adventure series for young people. He is also the Executive Producer of The Wingefeather Saga animated tv series by Angel Studios (The Chosen). Andrew's second nonfiction book, The God of the Garden: Thoughts on Creation, Culture, and the Kingdom, released in October of 2021, following his 2019 memoir, Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making.In 2008, driven by a desire to cultivate a strong Christian arts community, Andrew founded a ministry called The Rabbit Room, which led to a yearly conference, countless concerts and symposiums, and Rabbit Room Press, which has published over thirty books.Andrew and his wife, Jamie, have been married for 29 years and have three children, Aedan, Asher, and Skye. In his spare time Andrew keeps bees, builds dry stack stone walls, gardens, draws, and sleeps.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can find all our episodes and more at www.embodiedholiness.com. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.
Nathan Busenitz • Titus 2:9–2:10 • Cornerstone
Nathan Busenitz • Titus 2:9–2:10