Podcasts about affections

Preached by Bishop David Yalleh

Contact us. We'd love to serve youRequest a stay at a Shepherd's House LocationGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(03:30) Hebrews 13:7 and the Call to Remember Our Leaders(06:30) Biography of Pastor Al Martin & His Ministry Path(11:00) How Pastor Martin Shaped Jim's Life and Theology(16:00) Memorable Preaching Stories & The Weight of the Pulpit(19:30) Pastor Martin as Shepherd & Christian Gentleman(23:00) Brian's Mentor Jackson Boyette & Learning to Love People Well(27:30) Additional Lessons from Mentors: Convictions, Affections, and Thinking Against the Grain(33:30) Grief, Spiritual Fatherhood, and Exhortation to Seek and Be Mentors(38:30) Final Word & Prayer

Contact us. We'd love to serve youRequest a stay at a Shepherd's House LocationGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(03:30) Hebrews 13:7 and the Call to Remember Our Leaders(06:30) Biography of Pastor Al Martin & His Ministry Path(11:00) How Pastor Martin Shaped Jim's Life and Theology(16:00) Memorable Preaching Stories & The Weight of the Pulpit(19:30) Pastor Martin as Shepherd & Christian Gentleman(23:00) Brian's Mentor Jackson Boyette & Learning to Love People Well(27:30) Additional Lessons from Mentors: Convictions, Affections, and Thinking Against the Grain(33:30) Grief, Spiritual Fatherhood, and Exhortation to Seek and Be Mentors(38:30) Final Word & Prayer

Partagez votre opinion avec la rédactionCe mardi 19 mai 2026 a eu lieu un débat électoral pour les élections consulaires de la circonscription de New York, du New Jersey, du Connecticut et des Bermudes. Animé par Rachel Brunet pour le média Lesfrançais.press et la radio Lafrench.us,  cette émission a réuni les représentants des six listes candidates qui s'affronteront lors du scrutin en ligne (du 22 au 27 mai) et aux urnes (le 30 mai 2026) afin d'élire six conseillers consulaires et neuf délégués consulaires.Pascale Richard – Liste « Agissons Ensemble » soutenue par Renaissance, le MoDem et les progressistes.Installée à New York depuis 35 ans, ancienne journaliste et ancienne directrice du centre culturel du Lycée Français de New York pendant 15 ans, elle est conseillère consulaire sortante (élue en 2021). Elle met en avant son bilan : introduction du vote par internet, soutien aux femmes victimes de violences conjugales avec l'organisme *Women for Women*, et lancement de la réforme de l'AEFE.Constatant que les frais de scolarité privés sont prohibitifs, elle mise sur le programme présidentiel *French for All*, qui a déjà permis l'ouverture de 10 filières bilingues publiques et gratuites dans la circonscription. Elle s'engage à accompagner les parents pour ouvrir de nouvelles filières gratuites dans le New Jersey (Hoboken, Jersey City) en lien avec les districts scolaires. Elle soutient également les structures FLAM (écoles du samedi) et les programmes d'After School.Lire son interview sur lesfrancais.press Philippe Deswel – Liste « La France au cœur » soutenue par Les Républicains (LR) et leurs alliés.Professionnel de la finance dans une banque française à Manhattan, marié et père de deux enfants, il prône le renouveau face à l'« immobilisme » et à la bureaucratie. Selon lui, la communauté a besoin d'élus actifs issus du monde de l'entreprise pour dynamiser la représentation locale.Il propose de créer une plateforme numérique cartographiant l'ensemble des entreprises et services français de la région pour centraliser une information aujourd'hui fragmentée. Sur le plan fiscal, il défend l'attractivité économique, s'oppose fermement à tout impôt universel, et demande la baisse de la fiscalité ainsi que la suppression de la CSG/CRDS pour les non-résidents. Il confirme qu'il soutiendra la majorité sénatoriale de droite lors des sénatoriales de septembre 2026.Lire son interview sur lesfrancais.press Jean-Philippe Berteau – Liste « La Gauche Unie » - soutenue par le Parti Socialiste (PS), Europe Écologie Les Verts (EELV), le PRG, la GRS et l'association Français du Monde ADFE.Enseignant-chercheur en biomécanique à l'Université publique de New York (CUNY) et résident depuis 12 ans, il conçoit le mandat comme une mission de service public de proximité. Il s'inscrit dans la continuité directe d'Annie Michel (numéro 2 de la liste), qui a géré 4 500 dossiers d'expatriés en cinq ans.Priorité – Santé et Accès aux droits :** Il met l'accent sur la protection lors des moments de transition (arrivées et retours en France). Il demande le maintien de la carte vitale pour les retraités et la suppression automatique du délai de carence de la Sécurité sociale pour les retours définitifs en cas d'urgence médicale (Affections de Longue Durée, IVG). Soutenu par la présidente de la CFE (Isabelle Frech), il propose un portail de télémédecine en français avec tiers payant. Pour financer ces mesures, il suggère de flécher 25 % de la CSG payée par les Français de l'étranger vers la protection sociale des expatriés.Lire son interview sur lesfrancais.press Jean-François Guéguen – Liste « Français d'Amérique Ensemble », liste indépendante de terrain, présentée lors du débat par l'élu sortant Richard Ortoli.Absent pour assister à la remise de diplôme de sa fille, Jean-François Guéguin a été représenté par Richard Ortoli (qui ne se représente pas à cette élection). Établi aux États-Unis depuis 25 ans et directeur des ressources humaines d'une académie dans le New Jersey depuis 20 ans, Guéguin est présenté comme la première tête de liste véritablement ancrée dans le New Jersey. La liste revendique un pragmatisme local loin des clivages idéologiques nationaux.Siégeant à la commission des bourses scolaires depuis 15 ans, Guéguin refuse les promesses de réformes lointaines et privilégie l'aide humaine directe pour trouver des solutions financières immédiates pour les familles. Ortoli a rappelé que les conseillers consulaires forment la mémoire de la communauté face aux équipes diplomatiques qui changent tous les 3 ou 4 ans.Lire son interview sur lesfrancais.press Dr Gérard Epelbaum – Liste « Union des Français d'Amérique », liste indépendante et transpartisane.Chirurgien-dentiste installé à New York depuis 30 ans, il est conseiller consulaire sortant et élu depuis 2014. Très actif dans le milieu caritatif, il préside l'UFE New York et a été vice-président de l'Entraide Française pendant neuf ans.Il met en avant ses actions concrètes passées, comme le combat mené en 2021 pour lever les interdictions de retour en France des expatriés ou la simplification des règles de permis de conduire. Pour l'avenir, il s'engage à se battre pour exclure définitivement les fonds de retraite par capitalisation (type 401k) du calcul des bourses de l'AEFE et pour éliminer les délais de carence. Au niveau national, il soutient les sénateurs de l'ASFE (Alliance Solidaire des Français de l'Étranger).Lire son interview sur lesfrancais.press Matthieu Humeau – Liste « Union de la Gauche Écologiste », soutenue par La France Insoumise (LFI), Génération.s, Les Verts Populaires et la Confédération Internationale Solidaire Écologiste.Ingénieur, résident à New York depuis 10 ans et bénévole à l'Entraide Française, il mène une liste de 14 citoyens engagés dans le monde associatif et syndical. Il dresse un bilan critique de l'état des services publics dans la circonscription : fermeture de l'état civil à New York obligeant à des déplacements à Washington, suppression d'un poste au service social en mai 2026, fin de l'accueil téléphonique et suppression du site internet propre du consulat au début de l'année 2026.Sa liste propose de donner aux Français de l'étranger un accès numérique entièrement gratuit au catalogue des bibliothèques municipales de France (livres, presse, films) afin d'entretenir le lien linguistique et culturel. Il dénonce également la coupe budgétaire de 63 millions d'euros infligée à l'AEFE dans le budget national 2026 par le recours au 49-3. La liste met en avant un programme écrit et détaillé de 40 propositions.Lire son interview sur lesfrancais.press Appel à la mobilisation Dans leur mot de la fin, tous les candidats ont appelé à une mobilisation massive des électeurs de la circonscription. Ils ont rappelé que plus la participation sera élevée, plus le poids des 3 millions de Français établis hors de France sera reconnu par le gouvernement et l'administration nationale.Pub FRANCE PAY ETE 2026Support the show

When was the last time you felt moved to tears while reading the Gospels? Reflect on sections of Mark's gospel to see how Scripture will at times seek to move, challenge, and transform us through our feelings, emotions and encounters.David serves as a lecturer in New Testament at Regents Theological College, PhD supervisor at Bangor University, and Director of the Institute of Pentecostal Theology (West Malvern, England).

When was the last time you felt moved to tears while reading the Gospels? Reflect on sections of Mark's gospel to see how Scripture will at times seek to move, challenge, and transform us through our feelings, emotions and encounters.David serves as a lecturer in New Testament at Regents Theological College, PhD supervisor at Bangor University, and Director of the Institute of Pentecostal Theology (West Malvern, England).

St. Alphonsus Liguori's meditation on the Most Holy Sacrament invites us to contemplate the love of Jesus in the Eucharist, where Our Lord remains with us even to the end of the world. In this episode of The Latin Prayer Podcast, we read Meditation Number One from St. Alphonsus Liguori's Octave of Corpus Christi: “The Love of Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament.” This short Eucharistic meditation reflects on the institution of the Blessed Sacrament, the presence of Christ in the tabernacle, and the call to adore Him with faith, gratitude, and love. Although this meditation belongs to the Octave of Corpus Christi, it can be prayed and reflected upon at any time of the year. It is especially fitting for Eucharistic adoration, visits to the Blessed Sacrament, devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and meditation before the tabernacle. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome and introduction to St. Alphonsus Liguori 00:20 Meditation from the Octave of Corpus Christi 00:38 The Love of Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament 01:12 Jesus remains with us in the Blessed Sacrament 01:48 Behold Him on so many altars 02:28 Visiting Our Lord in the Most Holy Sacrament 02:54 Affections and prayers 03:35 Reparation for ingratitude and love of Jesus 04:10 Prayer to love and please Our Lord 04:35 Reflection on Eucharistic devotion today 05:05 Invitation to share devotional practices 05:24 Support and closing blessing Find the Free Latin Learning Guide on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thelatinprayerpodcast A huge thank you to my Patrons! To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego Submit Prayer Requests or comments / suggestions: thelatinprayerpodcast@gmail.com To Support FishEaters.com Click Here (  / fisheaters  ) Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary: Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhn... Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0n... Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7l... Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlA... 15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33... Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye)   This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not always have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advanced the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church for the promulgation of religious education. We believe this constitutes a "fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law, and section 29, 29.1 & 29.2 of the Canadian copyright act. Music Credit: 3MDEHDDQTEJ1NBB0 Join the Loud Prayer Podcast as we explore meditations from St. Alphonsus Liguori, focusing on the profound significance of holy communion. This episode serves as a spiritual guide, helping listeners to deepen their connection with Jesus Christ through meditation on the Most Holy Sacrament. It's a powerful catholic prayer experience for any time of the year.

Knowledge Test: God-Glorifying or Self-Justifying … I. Inner Test: Does it Grow Pride or Love? (1-3) II. Upward Test: Does it Grow my Allegiance and Affections for God? (4-6) III. Outward Test: Do I lovingly Sacrifice for Others or Claim my Rights? (7-13) Practical Implications o What areas have you had a decisive break w/ old life/culture? o What problematic areas of your life do you still justify or ignore? o What do the tests (in, up, out) cause you to reexamine?

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the importance of setting one's mind to the upward calling in Jesus to God.  Having affections properly set brings so many other aspects of Christianity into clearer focus and helps Christians mature in their relationship with Jesus.  Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.  

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the importance of setting one's mind to the upward calling in Jesus to God.  Having affections properly set brings so many other aspects of Christianity into clearer focus and helps Christians mature in their relationship with Jesus.  Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.  

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Spring Festival Bonded by Storms and Secret Affections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-04-22-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde endelig kommet til den norske landsbygda.En: Spring had finally come to the norske landsbygda.No: Marens gård lå i hjertet av et frodig landskap, med grønne enger og duften av blomstrende trær i lufta.En: Maren's farm was located in the heart of a lush landscape, with green meadows and the scent of blooming trees in the air.No: På denne tiden av året var alt fylt med liv og håp.En: At this time of year, everything was filled with life and hope.No: For Maren betydde våren én viktig ting: Forberedelse til vårfestivalen på gården.En: For Maren, spring meant one important thing: Preparation for the spring festival on the farm.No: Maren hadde arvet gården fra sin bestefar og ønsket å holde arven levende.En: Maren had inherited the farm from her grandfather and wanted to keep the legacy alive.No: Hun trodde på kraften i å bringe folk sammen, og vårfestivalen var en perfekt mulighet.En: She believed in the power of bringing people together, and the spring festival was a perfect opportunity.No: Ikke bare for å vise frem gården, men også for å styrke fellesskapet.En: Not only to showcase the farm but also to strengthen the community.No: Eirik, Marens yngre bror, hadde alltid vært skeptisk til denne festivalen.En: Eirik, Maren's younger brother, had always been skeptical of this festival.No: "Er det virkelig verdt alt bryet?" spurte han mens de jobbet på forberedelsene.En: "Is it really worth all the trouble?" he asked while they worked on the preparations.No: Likevel kunne han ikke unngå å støtte søsteren sin, vel vitende om hvor mye det betydde for henne.En: Still, he couldn't help but support his sister, knowing how much it meant to her.No: "Det handler ikke bare om gården," svarte Maren mens hun plantet nye blomster i gårdsplassen.En: "It's not just about the farm," Maren replied as she planted new flowers in the courtyard.No: "Det handler om å bygge noe sammen som en landsby."En: "It's about building something together as a village."No: Solveig, deres blide nabo, hjalp også til.En: Solveig, their cheerful neighbor, also helped out.No: Hun hadde alltid hatt en evne til å organisere og bringe folk sammen.En: She had always had a knack for organizing and bringing people together.No: Men det var mer enn fellesskapsfølelsen som trakk henne til gården; hun hadde hemmelige følelser for Eirik, noe hun lenge hadde holdt skjult.En: But it was more than a sense of community that drew her to the farm; she had secret feelings for Eirik, something she had long kept hidden.No: Men en morgen, bare dager før festivalen, våknet de til en overveldende lyd.En: But one morning, just days before the festival, they awoke to an overwhelming sound.No: Vinden ulte utenfor, og en voldsom vårstorm truet med å ødelegge alle forberedelser.En: The wind howled outside, and a violent spring storm threatened to ruin all preparations.No: Regnet øste ned, og bakken ble raskt omgjort til søle.En: The rain poured down, and the ground was quickly turned to mud.No: Det var en alvorlig situasjon.En: It was a serious situation.No: Frustrasjonen kunne sees i alles ansikt, men Maren nektet å gi opp.En: Frustration could be seen on everyone's face, but Maren refused to give up.No: "Vi kan ikke la en storm stoppe oss," sa hun bestemt.En: "We can't let a storm stop us," she said determinedly.No: "Vi må flytte den innendørs og gjøre det beste ut av det vi har."En: "We have to move it indoors and make the best of what we have."No: Eirik nikket, imponert over søsterens besluttsomhet og styrke.En: Eirik nodded, impressed by his sister's determination and strength.No: Sammen med Solveig begynte de å reorganisere.En: Together with Solveig, they began to reorganize.No: De ledet an arbeidet med å pynte den store låven, sette opp bord og lys, og til og med arrangere plass til musikken.En: They led the effort to decorate the large barn, set up tables and lights, and even arranged space for the music.No: Da stormen raste utenfor, samlet Maren, Eirik, Solveig og landsbyboerne seg inne i låven.En: As the storm raged outside, Maren, Eirik, Solveig, and the villagers gathered inside the barn.No: Maren stilte seg opp foran alle og delte noen varme, oppløftende ord.En: Maren stood in front of everyone and shared some warm, uplifting words.No: "Vi er sterkere sammen," sa hun med glød.En: "We are stronger together," she said passionately.No: "Denne festivalen er for oss alle."En: "This festival is for all of us."No: Det var kaldt utenfor, men inni låven var det varm glede og latter.En: It was cold outside, but inside the barn, there was warm joy and laughter.No: De delte mat, danset og festet til langt på natt.En: They shared food, danced, and partied late into the night.No: Det ble en festival som styrket fellesskapet på måter ingen hadde forutsett.En: It became a festival that strengthened the community in ways no one had foreseen.No: Eirik, som tidligere hadde vært skeptisk, så nå hvor mye slike samlinger betydde.En: Eirik, who had previously been skeptical, now saw how much these gatherings meant.No: I løpet av kvelden, mens musikken spilte, tok Solveig mot til seg og gikk bort til Eirik.En: During the evening, while the music played, Solveig gathered the courage to approach Eirik.No: "Jeg har noe jeg vil fortelle deg," sa hun nervøst.En: "I have something I want to tell you," she said nervously.No: Eirik smilte og ventet spent.En: Eirik smiled and waited eagerly.No: Da Solveig endelig delte sine følelser, svarte han med samme hengivenhet.En: When Solveig finally shared her feelings, he responded with the same affection.No: Festivalen som nesten ikke ble noe av, hadde likevel klart å bringe dem alle litt nærmere hverandre.En: The festival that almost didn't happen had nevertheless managed to bring them all a little closer together.No: Maren innså hvor viktig det var å søke hjelp og støtte fra de rundt seg, mens Eirik så verdien av fellesskap og kjærlighet.En: Maren realized how important it was to seek help and support from those around her, while Eirik saw the value of community and love.No: Våren hadde virkelig kommet med vekst og nye begynnelser, på flere måter enn én.En: Spring had truly brought growth and new beginnings, in more ways than one. Vocabulary Words:lush: frodigmeadows: engerpreparations: forberedelserheritage: arvlegacy: arvenopportunity: mulighetskeptical: skeptiskcourtyard: gårdsplassorganizing: organisereoverwhelming: overveldendehowled: ulteviolent: voldsomfrustration: frustrasjondetermination: besluttsomhetstrength: styrkereorganize: reorganiseredecorate: pynteuplifting: oppløftendepassionately: med glødforeseen: forutsettcourage: motnervously: nervøstaffection: hengivenhetgrowth: veksttogether: sammenblooming: blomstrendegathered: samletthreatened: truetbarn: låvecommunity: fellesskap

A New Heart Jeremiah 31:31–33, Ezekiel 36:25–27 Pastor Scott Roten April 8, 2026

The Affection of Gospel Sorrow Psalm 51:1-12 Pastor Scott Roten April 1, 2026

Compassion Micah 6:8, Matthew 5:7 Pastor Ben Bufkin March 11, 2026

Supreme Love 1 Corinthians 13 Pastor Paul Danos March 25, 2026

Cultivating Godly Zeal Titus 2:14, Romans 12:11 Pastor Scott Roten March 18, 2026

Tap here to send us a message!The direction of our affections determines the course and outcome of our walk with God. Though offense will come, we must guard our hearts and refuse to let it take root within us, choosing instead to love the law of the Lord. When we live with the awareness that God sees and knows all things, our affections are aligned and our lives are established in truth.03/12/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Psalm 119:161-168

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Sincere Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Scott Roten March 4, 2026

Holy Hatred Romans 12:9-21 Pastor Scott Roten February 25, 2026

Joy of the Lord John 15:8-11, Philippians 4:4 Jason Bartley February 18, 2026

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Blooming Affections: A Valentine's Tale of Quiet Admiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El dia de Sant Valentí va arribar a l'oficina.En: Sant Valentí day arrived at the office.Ca: La neu cobria els carrers de la ciutat, però dins, la calidesa de les decoracions de Sant Valentí omplia l'espai amb colors vius.En: The snow covered the streets of the city, but inside, the warmth of Sant Valentí decorations filled the space with bright colors.Ca: Les taules estaven adornades amb cors de paper, i l'aire feia olor de roses i xocolata.En: The tables were adorned with paper hearts, and the air smelled of roses and chocolate.Ca: Tothom estava entusiasmat amb l'intercanvi de regals.En: Everyone was excited about the gift exchange.Ca: Pere, treballador reservat i diligent, estava nerviós.En: Pere, a reserved and diligent worker, was nervous.Ca: Sempre admirava Marta des de lluny.En: He had always admired Marta from afar.Ca: Marta, amb la seva energia i riures constants, era la preferida de tothom a l'oficina.En: Marta, with her energy and constant laughter, was everyone's favorite at the office.Ca: Pere volia expressar els seus sentiments cap a ella d'una manera subtil.En: Pere wanted to express his feelings toward her in a subtle way.Ca: L'ajudaria Laia, la companya de feina eficient i pragmàtica.En: He would be helped by Laia, the efficient and pragmatic coworker.Ca: Ella ho sabia tot sobre tothom, i Pere li havia confiat el seu secret.En: She knew everything about everyone, and Pere had entrusted her with his secret.Ca: El pla de Pere era participar en l'intercanvi de regal.En: Pere's plan was to participate in the gift exchange.Ca: Pensava que seria una manera d'acostar-se a Marta.En: He thought it would be a way to get closer to Marta.Ca: Després de pensar-hi molt, va decidir regalar-li una petita planta amb una nota.En: After much thought, he decided to give her a small plant with a note.Ca: No era una planta qualsevol, però: era una begònia.En: It wasn't just any plant, though: it was a begonia.Ca: Marta sempre havia comentat el seu amor per les plantes vivaces.En: Marta had always mentioned her love for vibrant plants.Ca: L'hora de l'intercanvi de regals va arribar.En: The time for the gift exchange arrived.Ca: Els companys es van reunir, i Marta, amb entusiasme, va començar a obrir el seu regal.En: The coworkers gathered, and Marta, with enthusiasm, began to open her gift.Ca: Va somriure en veure la planta amb una nota.En: She smiled when she saw the plant with a note.Ca: La carta deia: "Les plantes que floreixen representen el nostre creixement i la nostra amistat.En: The card read: "Plants that bloom represent our growth and our friendship.Ca: Gràcies per ser tan especial.En: Thank you for being so special."Ca: "Marta es va emocionar pel detall.En: Marta was touched by the gesture.Ca: Però no sabia qui havia fet aquest regal.En: But she did not know who had given this gift.Ca: Mirava al seu voltant amb curiositat.En: She looked around with curiosity.Ca: Pere, des de la seva taula, va observar cada gest d'ella.En: Pere, from his table, watched her every move.Ca: El cor li bategava fort.En: His heart was pounding.Ca: Laia, al seu costat, li va donar un lleu copet a l'espatlla, animant-lo a apropar-se.En: Laia, beside him, gave him a slight tap on the shoulder, encouraging him to approach.Ca: Pere, per fi, va aixecar-se de la seva cadira i, amb una barreja de por i esperança, es va acostar a Marta.En: Pere, finally, got up from his chair and, with a mix of fear and hope, approached Marta.Ca: Els seus ulls es van trobar, i ell li va dir: "Marta, volia dir-te que admiro la teva alegria.En: Their eyes met, and he said to her: "Marta, I wanted to tell you that I admire your joy.Ca: Espero que aquesta planta et faci pensar en algú que t'aprecia molt.En: I hope this plant makes you think of someone who appreciates you a lot."Ca: "Marta es va quedar sorpresa, però després va somriure dolçament.En: Marta was surprised but then smiled sweetly.Ca: "Gràcies, Pere.En: "Thank you, Pere.Ca: No sabia que eres tan bon observador.En: I didn't know you were such a good observer.Ca: M'agrada molt el regal.En: I really like the gift."Ca: "L'intercanvi de regals va ser un èxit, i Pere va sentir un gran alleujament i alegria.En: The gift exchange was a success, and Pere felt great relief and joy.Ca: Havia aconseguit superar la seva por.En: He had managed to overcome his fear.Ca: Marta i Pere van començar a xerrar més des d'aquell dia, i una nova amistat va florir al seu voltant, com la seva begònia, plena de promeses.En: Marta and Pere started to chat more from that day on, and a new friendship blossomed around them, like their begonia, full of promises. Vocabulary Words:the snow: la neuthe streets: els carrersthe warmth: la calidesathe decorations: les decoracionsdiligent: diligentnervous: nerviósthe laughter: els riuresto express: expressarthe feelings: els sentimentssubtle: subtilefficient: eficientpragmatic: pragmàticathe gift exchange: l'intercanvi de regalsto entrust: confiarsmall: petitathe plant: la plantathe note: la notathe begonia: la begòniavibrant: vivacesto bloom: florirthe gesture: el detallto look around: mirar al seu voltantthe table: la taulato watch: observarto approach: apropar-seto admire: admirarthe joy: la alegriathe observer: l'observadorto overcome: superarto chat: xerrar

Holy Desire Psalm 27:4, 42:1-2 Pastor Scott Roten February 11, 2026

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Do you not even fear? Luke 23:39-43 Pastor Manny Vera February 4, 2026

There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. – Hebrews 4:9 In The Saints' Everlasting Rest, Baxter pulls back the curtain on eternity, unveiling the glories prepared for those who love Christ: freedom from all evil, perfection of body and soul, unbroken communion with God, and joy that no one can take away. But while heaven is the perfection of rest, a child of God may even now have Christ's perfect peace and rest, no matter how difficult the circumstances of life may seem. With the urgency of one who experienced near death himself, Baxter pleads with his readers to take God in Christ for your only rest and to make heaven the goal and delight of every day. His stirring words – rich with Scripture, solemn warnings, and radiant hope – have led many to turn from the empty promises of this world and fix their hearts on the incorruptible inheritance kept in heaven. This edition of Baxter's signature work has been painstakingly updated, while still preserving his clarion call to live now in the delightful foretastes of heaven and to persevere until faith becomes sight and joy becomes everlasting. About the Author Richard Baxter (1615–1691) preached “as a dying man to dying men.” He was devoted to God and was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Best known as the minister of Kidderminster in England, his love for God and others resulted in practically the entire town of Kidderminster turning to Jesus during Baxter's ministry there. Richard Baxter desired unity among Christians, which often resulted in opposition from those who held to church loyalty or theological views rather than to Christ and God's Word. Baxter had his share of persecution, even being imprisoned on several occasions.

Speaker – Joe Braden Liberty Church

Speaker – Joe Braden Liberty Church

Supreme Court hacking and the end of a Biglaw era. ------ The Biglaw world continues to watch single-tier partnerships slip away with Sullivan & Cromwell joining the income partner trend. Will the industry have any single-tier firms left by the end of the year? Also former Senator and current Hogan Lovells lawyer Kyrsten Sinema tagged with an alienation of affection tort from her former bodyguard's soon-to-be ex-wife. Come for the bad soap opera plot, stay for the MDMA-inspired psychedelic trip allegations. Finally, the Supreme Court got hacked, but federal law enforcement managed, a couple years after the fact, to track down the culprit whose social media handle was "ihackedthegovernment." Cracker jack work all around. Subscribe to Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer: https://play.megaphone.fm/lpff6i7nq9wlb-pkdudwtw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arcana Coelestia 3218. When angels are stirred by affections and at the same time are discussing these, such things manifest themselves among spirits in the lower sphere as representative types of animals. When the discussion concerns good affections, beautiful, gentle, and useful animals emerge such as those used in sacrifices in the Divine representative worship within the Jewish Church — such as lambs, sheep, kids, she-goats, rams, he-goats, calves, young bulls, and oxen. And whatever is seen at any time on the animal represents some mental image in the angels’ thought, which upright spirits are also allowed to perceive. From this one may see what was meant by the animals in the religious observances of the Jewish Church, and what by the same animals when mentioned in the Word, namely affections, 1823, 2179, 2180. But when angels’ discussion is about evil affections it is represented by offensive, vicious creatures serving no use, such as tigers, bears, wolves, scorpions, serpents, rats, and so on, even as such affections are also meant by these in the Word. Spiritual Experiences 716. Moreover, they who even attempt to gain entry into heaven under a shining white, angelic appearance, are turned at once into animal shapes befitting the disposition of each one. These were likewise shown to me. For the lower mind, or attitudes, or the passions, are pictured in the heaven of spirits by animals, even though they are nothing but passions and their varieties, thus shaped. So some vaguely appeared to me as birds, some as animals — but I was surprised that they were white. This happened to show that they wanted to counterfeit a shining white angel. 1748, 10 February. AC 1379… when spirits walk or are removed and advance from one place to another — occurrences witnessed very frequently — nothing else than changes of state are taking place. That is, such changes appear in the world of spirits as changes of place, but in heaven as changes of state. The same applies to many other things that are representative and present themselves visually there.  AC 5573. A certain spirit was once present, but was invisible over my head. I was led to perceive his presence from a stench of burnt horn or bone and from stinking teeth. After that a large crowd looking like a cloud appeared on the scene, coming up from below towards a higher position behind my back. These too were invisible; and they came to a halt above my head. I assumed that their invisibility was due to their own cleverness. I was told however that where the spiritual sphere obtained they were not visible, but where the natural sphere did so they were visible. They were therefore called ‘the invisible natural ones’. Regarding those spirits let me record first the disclosure that they endeavoured in a most zealous, cunning, and skillful manner to prevent any exposure at all of themselves. Having this end in view they also knew how to take away from other people the ideas they possessed and to replace these with different ones with which they prevented their own disclosure. Their endeavour to do this lasted for quite a long time. From all this I was led to see that during their lifetime those spirits had been the kind of people who did not want any of their actions or thought to be exposed, which they achieved by assuming a different countenance and a different manner of speaking. Nevertheless they had not employed any kind of pretence so as to lie and deceive. Third Round posts are short audio clips taken from Round 3 comments in the online Logopraxis Life Group meetings. The aim is to maintain focus on understanding the Text's application to the inner life while reinforcing key LP principles highlighted in the exchanges.

Biblical Hope Ephesians 2:12, Romans 15:13, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Hebrews 10:23 Pastor Bryan Harper January 21, 2026

Supreme Court hacking and the end of a Biglaw era. ------ The Biglaw world continues to watch single-tier partnerships slip away with Sullivan & Cromwell joining the income partner trend. Will the industry have any single-tier firms left by the end of the year? Also former Senator and current Hogan Lovells lawyer Kyrsten Sinema tagged with an alienation of affection tort from her former bodyguard's soon-to-be ex-wife. Come for the bad soap opera plot, stay for the MDMA-inspired psychedelic trip allegations. Finally, the Supreme Court got hacked, but federal law enforcement managed, a couple years after the fact, to track down the culprit whose social media handle was "ihackedthegovernment." Cracker jack work all around.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart – because that's the only pathway to real happiness. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

The Heart is a Monster Romans 7:14-25 Pastor Scott Roten January 14, 2026

Persons every day fall under great and effectual convictions of sin, and of their danger or certain misery thereby. This stirs up and acts all their affections, especially their fears, hopes, desires, sorrow, self-revenge, according as their condition calls for them. Hence sometimes they grow restless in their complaints, and turn themselves every way for relief, like men that are out of the way and bewildered in the night.

What if the biggest risk isn't failing—but never discovering who God created you to be? In this episode, we revisit the letter B in the Love Is Fearless alphabet with fresh eyes. Back in Season 5 (Episode #128), we introduced the idea that Beautiful offers safety, healing, and regard—while Functional is just about getting things done. But now we're going deeper. Beautiful isn't about being magazine-worthy. It's about being true. Beautiful is "the most true thing"—what reflects who God created you to be, what reminds you of your Source, what feeds your soul. Functional is what we reach for in survival or striving mode—convenient, efficient, just trying to get through the day. And here's the key discovery: Beautiful is always functional, but functional is not always beautiful. In This Episode: The difference between self-sourcing (relying on ourselves and our best ideas) and God-sourcing (discerning with God and others) How the Three Instruments—Atmosphere, Discipline, and Life—help us curate a life of transformation instead of conformity Why "curate" is the perfect word for this journey (hint: it means more than just choosing carefully) The personal story of building hamster wheels and learning what it means to participate with God instead of just presenting Him with our plans A fresh take on Romans 12:2: What if it's not about "don't be bad" but about refusing to settle for insecure attachments? Jamie Winship's insight: "What kills creativity in people is fear. You can't operate on the creative part of your brain if the reptilian part is all about self-protection and self-promotion." Three Practical Takeaways: Notice what's functional versus beautiful in your daily life - Are your surroundings reminding you that you're loved and worthy, or just that you need to be efficient? Ask yourself: "Am I self-sourcing or God-sourcing?" - When making plans, pause and ask: Am I relying on just myself, or am I listening to God and others? Let God love you first with beauty - Go somewhere beautiful this week, or create beauty in your home—not for Instagram, but for your soul. Resources Mentioned: Episode #128: B is for Beautiful (Season 5)  Episode #127: A is for Affections (Season 5) Episode #167: A is for Affections, Not Addictions (Season 7) Jamie and Donna Winship  John 15 Academy Subscribe to The Curated Life newsletter for weekly encouragement delivered to your inbox.  You can be busy with lots of "good" work and never experience the flow of standing in your God-given identity. Beautiful isn't about being impressive or perfect. It's about being true. Together, there is great hope.

Pastor Aaron Preloc Preaches Through Matthew 22:37-40.

It's a tale as old as time: two young men in love with the same girl. Tom Allen lived on the farm next to the Lockhart place and spent much of his spare time courting Laura Lockhart, even though he was quite a bit older. But Allen had two obstacles. He often got drunk, which did not appeal to Laura. And he had a rival: Brownie Emery. Emery was closer to Laura's age, she seemed more attracted to him, and, unlike Allen, he never arrived at the Lockhart home drunk.

What if renewing your mind isn't just spiritual advice—it's actual brain training? In this episode, we explore how attention shapes affection, and how the difference between affections and addictions determines whether your family is being transformed or simply managed into conforming to the patterns of this world. We're introducing Dr. Lee Warren's groundbreaking work on faith and neuroscience (stay tuned for our full interview with him next month), and discovering how Philippians 4:8 is God's prescription for mental health—not toxic positivity, but actual neural formation. This changes everything about how we understand transformation in families. This is the second episode in our Season 7 alphabet series: A is for Affections, Not Addictions. Today we're learning to curate a life that builds affections instead of addictions—and discovering that most families are stuck in a perform/binge cycle that creates neither security nor transformation. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why Philippians 4:8 is brain training, not just moral advice—and how attention literally rewires your nervous system The core distinction: "Affections form you through love. Addictions manage you through substitutes for love." How affections grow in families where needs are welcomed and met through relationship—and how addictions grow where needs are managed in isolation Why addictions aren't moral failures or lack of willpower—they're brilliant survival strategies that come at a cost What it actually looks like to live life together without an agenda (and why this is easier than it sounds) How trauma bonds form even in "good Christian families" through performance-based relating Dr. Lee Warren's powerful framework: "You cannot control every thought that enters your mind, but you can choose which ones you rehearse and build a home for." Three practical steps to shift from addictions to affections this week Quotable Moments "Attention is not passive. What we give our attention to is actively shaping our brains. Attention drives neuroplasticity."   "The atmosphere matters more than the activity. In a transformational home, no one is keeping score. No one is earning approval. Everyone contributes from identity, not from fear." "When you're together in that relaxed, no-pressure environment, your child will often let you meet their needs. They'll ask questions. They'll share what's going on in their heart—because they feel safe." "What you attend to becomes what you believe. What you believe becomes how you interpret reality. And how you interpret reality shapes your nervous system and your relationships." Three Takeaways 1. Notice what you're giving your attention to. This week, pay attention to what you're rehearsing in your mind. Because what you rehearse becomes what you believe. What you believe shapes how you interpret reality. And how you interpret reality shapes your nervous system and your relationships. Ask yourself: What thoughts am I building a home for? What am I giving my attention to during the day? Is it life-giving or life-draining? Is it transforming me or conforming me? Just notice. Don't judge yourself. Just see it clearly. Awareness is the first step. 2. Choose one activity to do together without an agenda. This week, choose one activity and do it without an agenda. No pressure. No performance. No goal except to be present. Maybe it's cooking a meal together, going for a walk, working on something in the garage, reading aloud, or playing a board game. The point isn't what you do—it's that you're together, and no one has to earn approval or manage anyone else's emotions. Notice what happens when you're just together. This is where affections are built. 3. Ask yourself: "What am I bonding with?" This is the question we asked in Episode #127, and it's one we need to keep coming back to. What are you bonding with? What's influencing you? What are you forming affections with? Are you bonding with habits, ideas, routines, and people who are life-giving—or demanding? Because what you bond with shapes you. So choose wisely. Transformation happens when we intentionally curate a life that forms affections rather than feeds addictions. Resources Mentioned Episode #127: "A is for Affections" (our first exploration of this topic) Dr. Lee Warren's work on faith and neuroscience (full interview coming next month!) Philippians 4:8 - "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Connect With Us Website: John15Academy.com Email: janet@john15academy.com | doug@john15academy.com Support Our Work This podcast is made possible by listeners like you. We're a donor-supported ministry, and we'd love to have you join our team. Learn more about supporting this work and access additional resources at john15academy.com/give. About This Season Season Seven: Restoring the Lost Art of Being Family is a journey through the LIF (Love Is Fearless) alphabet—a guide to creating homes where a hard life is experienced differently, in secure relationships. Each episode explores the theology, neuroscience, and practical application of living secure in a struggling world. This isn't about behavior modification—it's about transformation. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or anyone raising or influencing children, we're learning together what it means to refuse to participate in our own demise and actively walk in the transformative power of the life we've been GIVEN.

The idea of preaching the gospel to yourself seems to have gained a lot of traction over the past few years. This is, however, an old tactic used by Christians throughout history to fight for a heavenly mind. Richard Baxter is chief among these.In this episode Baxter coaches us on the work of consideration, wrestling with reason, activating the affections, preaching to yourself, and more.A few quotes from Baxter...Consideration presents to the affections those things that are most important in the most affecting way.Consideration is but the reading over and repeating God's reasons to our hearts.Meditation holds reason and faith to their work, and blows the fire till it thoroughly burns. To run a few steps will not get a heat, but walking an hour may.If you can talk of divine things to others, why not also to your own heart?

We don't have the ability to love God truly or fully in our own strength. So how does Christ become the Lord of our affections, over any of our false idols? In this message, Pastor Lutzer unveils three indications that we love God with our heart, mind, and strength. We were made to love God with our whole being. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We don't have the ability to love God truly or fully in our own strength. So how does Christ become the Lord of our affections, over any of our false idols? In this message, Pastor Lutzer unveils three indications that we love God with our heart, mind, and strength. We were made to love God with our whole being. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

If we are to make God the priority in our lives, we must put him above all other competition for our attention and affections. In fact, Jesus commands us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer considers the depth of the love that we should have for God. How are we evaluating our love for God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

If we are to make God the priority in our lives, we must put him above all other competition for our attention and affections. In fact, Jesus commands us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer considers the depth of the love that we should have for God. How are we evaluating our love for God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/