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The hardest Mayo championship of them all to win remains the Intermediate, and next weekend will see the contenders and pretenders separated. Balla defender Ger Flanagan joins Mike and Rob to look ahead to next weekend's games and run the rule over each of the matches. The lads also discuss how the season has gone so far for some of the teams fancied to go all the way. 

Join Pastor Balla for an inspiring daily devotion exploring Psalm 17:3-5 and David's bold prayer of integrity. In this powerful Christian message, discover how God tests our hearts and calls us to walk in determined obedience. Perfect for your morning devotions, Bible study, or spiritual growth journey. Pastor Balla delivers encouraging biblical truth about God's searching gaze, the importance of guarding our words, and finding strength in Christ's righteousness. Whether you're seeking daily inspiration, Christian encouragement, or deeper understanding of the Psalms, this devotional message will strengthen your faith walk. Experience God's peace through this uplifting sermon that challenges believers to live with integrity and trust in God's sustaining grace.Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalph Visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphSubscribe for daily devotions, biblical encouragement, and Christian inspiration. Share this message to bless others in their spiritual journey.Hashtags: #DailyDevotion #ChristianDevotion #PastorBalla #BibleStudy #ChristianEncouragement

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for September 1, 2025. Today's devotion, “Hear My Righteous Plea” from Psalm 17:1–2 (ESV), is a prayer of urgency and trust in God's perfect justice. David cries out to the Lord with “lips free of deceit,” showing us what it means to pray with sincerity and integrity. He knows that vindication does not come from defending himself before people, but from God's presence alone. In a world where accusations and misunderstandings abound, Psalm 17 reminds us to place our confidence in the Lord, who sees all and judges rightly. Ultimately, this psalm points us to Jesus Christ, the only One whose lips were perfectly free of deceit. Though falsely accused and condemned, He was vindicated by His resurrection. In Him, we too are declared righteous, beloved, and secure.Support the ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm17 #PrayerOfFaith #GodsJustice #ChristOurRighteousness

Thanks to everyone who tuned in! Free or paid subscribers? Join me for my next live video in the app. Gonna be a Trigger Warnings kinda take on old men with their fingers on THE Button. This week…Here's my speaking script from this live performance. Close to a transcript, but I changed a few lines on the fly… some even on purpose.Today I'm talking family, friends, love… not known as autistic “superpowers.” So let's start with a quick blow up of the whole fucking superpower thing.1. After the SecretI have strengths.Not one is my superpower.I have challenges.Not one is my kryptonite.I'm that kid in third gradeDropdropdroppingA mysterious blue crystalInto that test tube—Squealing in delightEvery time it explodes…In purple streams.I love cosplay.But I don't have to flyWear a maskOr sport a capeTo be autistic.Still…I get to be the heroor bald evil geniusof my own life.2. ShamelessFamily is freaking complex. For me? More disappointment, failure to meet expectations. Not being the son… or brother… the family ordered.Live long enoughYa get a lot right,Get a lot wrong.Get to knowWell enoughYa can't be a saintLurking in shadow…Living life perfectlyShameless.Shameless.Oh let me beShameless…No sun setsOn a painless life,So no moon shinesOn a stainless wife.Oh let me be… comeShameless.Scaling Mount MarcyThat night as Elvis died,Got branded a MountebankAs my sister grew colder.Stalking Death ValleySame sister… now dead… to meSame stars… chill my shouldersNow living life perfectlyShameless…Shameless.Oh let me beShameless…No peak capsAn aimless life,And no grave ever filledBy a blameless knife.Oh let me be… comeShameless…No mask hidesThe pain in life,So no words canExplain my fight.So, let me Be… comeShameless.I call this one it burns. I didn't write it about autism. But families face terrible trials. This was my response to one.3. IT BURNSUp your noseOr in your armIt burnsFirst your charmThen your poseIt burnsNo one learnsThe next child will yearnTil It burnsStill burnsOh it burnsIt burns you upIn the mirrorThat dark strangerStares back at youWild-eyed dangerBut you don't fear herIt's youRight on cueShe's seen things you'd never doBut it's youCuz Baby, it's youIt's you nowWhat won't you doBridges burntTowns ashes.Poppa burntMom ashes.BeautyAshes.DutyAshes.HomeAshes.DreamsSmoke…Lovers turn to johnsBurnt.BabiesBurnt.WombBurnt.BrainBurnt.EyesBurnt out…Up your noseOr in your armIt burntFirst your charmThen your poseIt burntNo one learnedYour next child yearnedTil It burntStill burntOh it burntIt burnt you upAte you upNo one homeJust burnt bones....Okay. Hello… family? Friends? I wasn't born to produce. I was born to observe, experience… then overshare.4. A Shooting Star Has No Purposemy autistic life...failing upwardtoward collapse...?succeeding downwardtoward joy...?it's a quantum thing.the answer is simply...yes.I was not put on this planetto produce.I was born to experience.Observe...and over share.our lives' value isnot measuredby clicks.or data mined by AI.a shooting starslashing through darknesshas no purpose.unlessit ignitesa human instant.illuminates, ya know…that ness…this breathand this moment…all we possess.All.I ain't gonna lie. This one's rough. And long. And complex. It may not need a T.S. Eliot pretentious footnote. But I try to intertwine family, control, and religion. And real events from the winter of 97-98. When the Hale-Bopp comet was fading in the Northern New York skies. And the memory of the Heaven's Gate suicide cult was still fresh in the national mind.This is a hybrid piece. In my mind it's a movie. With scenes, background music. Jump cuts. But you guys probably loved Pulp Fiction. So I pray you can follow me.5. sneaking your mother's creepy g-d on highPrelude, December 1997I begin, “There…There's Heaven's Gate.”She fiddles with the binox dials.“Where should I look?”She asks breathless,Trudging bootless.I barely hear herOver the crackling snowBeneath my feet, but say,“There…That smudge in the sky.”I point again.UFO CultChooses Suicide,The TV said.Thirty-nine bodiesIn matching Nikes,The photo read…I close wet eyesTo the hiss & sizzleOf the Northern LightsOver my head,SilenceThen the cold murmurof the cold mother...“That's why they died?”She shrugs.My eyes open… careful, I shrug,“Maybe… they saw a signal from aliens.Or maybe God on high.Who knows what grimdark signThey read that silent night…”Wordless, clueless… a comet sailedRibbons of green and purple light.One cold blue, one hot pink tailFading from history's sight…So we stroll on intoFake New Year's dinnerCuz not everyoneCould schedule inThe Real One.How rare it isA two-tailed comet in the sky,A lover doesn't lie with her eyes,To greet one free man before you die,How rare it isHow rare it isDinner Musicmy mother in a halo of candlesmy mother wrapped in smokemy mother in dark shadowsmeasuring the length of my ropeShe gathers reports from her childrenThis year's fugue & pedal point,Her table a feast of sand.Youngest Mark files his,A new open source project…“I'm really getting seen.”Lifting my glass to himFrom the dark walnut table,I sip vodka… Neat.Martha next, from her foreign outpostA well-received talk given…Vodka. Neat.Second-oldest Luke comments,Wearing a dead father's mantle“So proud of this my familyProgress on nearly every front.John, you seem…Well, better… strangely.”Yeah. Vodka. Neat. And deep.Mary reports a year in faith.Jesus gave her home.Jesus gave her kids.Jesus gave her strength… alone.I close my eyes in frustrationSee only those twin tailsSailing in that dark…No wine, no waferJust vodka. Neat.The broken mother nods,Waves a weary hand at each.Then turns to me,Product of her first postpartum,Eldest stranger at her table.She faintly smiles…, “John?”This last-invited autistDrunk to a numb survivalStarts slow… and slurred,“Ya know…?Never… believed… in heroes.Those guys & their comet?They did.”I hear hands tense,Casual wear shift & rustle,Eyes crinkle & narrow…Familiar, family sounds.My runaway trainpicks up steamplunging on and intoa dark tangential tunnel“A part of me rejects a g-dborn perfect without sin,casually tossing miracleslike candy & coins… sublimefrom a gaudy Mardi Gras floatTo kids playing in the grime…”I gulp a breath.Silencea child, high on a stone altara hand… a knife in mid air…a sacrfice for appearanceslike thirty-nine bodiesin matching Nike pairs…How fair is itJesus and Jim JonesBoth got emails from Beyond,Love rusts tilIt's just one more bond,Your soul's released whenYour last day's dawned,How fair is itHow fair is itInterlude, January 1998Flash CutCouple weeks laterIce Storm of ‘98.A friendly… familyGame of cards.Frozen in time, frozen in mindAunts, uncles and cousinsNo one's got power, trapped…Cabin, cards, liquor… discussions.Killing time… 3 days…Instead of each other.Oh shit. Oh. Shit…There goes that bidI swore I could make.Under my breath… “Damn it to Hell.”Then head down, out loud,“Oh, Shit.”I'm staring at the hand they dealt.So many near-miss combosSo many runs that went nowhere…“My bad. I shoulda played that 9My mind's off wandering againLet me grab that back. This time.”“No…You gotta drink …Ya gotta drink!This time…Every time!”Rinse repeatMistake over mistakeVodka neat, vodka neatVodka…I… wake to… laughter“Uncle Johnny, you're the dudeFrom stuck up cuntTo puking your shoes.Man, can you let go… when you want.”And let go... I did.A distracted juggler drops his satin ballA drunken knife thrower ties assistants to the wall,The smoking fortune teller wheezes, “Doom finds us all,A Ring Master's whip echoes through an emptying hall….Cadenza, for the End of TimeMy catechism askedWhy did that g-d make me?And I askWhy did this unbonded mom have me?To both cluck in disappointment?Over commandmentsI was bornUnable to follow…?To follow a comet into…DesperationDissolutionSuicideAnd the Peace…Of no need for understanding?Ever again?There is no heroNo godNo bodhisattvaThat does not hideThe dazzling ConfusionIn a burning bushOr explains to meLike I'm a five-year oldWhy that twin-tailed cometStill sails across my mindHow rare it isTo find a godDoesn't want moreThan he gave,A lover who can stay…Even while I raveA man who can liveNot caring if he's saved,How rare it is.How rare it is.Okay. Friends? Finally late in life I got friends. And love. And this last is a selfie of what that's like.6. A Swirl of Flesh-Colored Fog“Ya gotta minute?”She takes a quick scan of the aisles. Then toward the eternal sale table near the entrance. Pink and blue signs promising two if you'll just buy one…It's silent. Just me standing in front of her. Bottle of the Coke Zero I'm addicted to in my hand.Dusk. Rural Indiana. I guess the local beef cattlemen, horsey folks, and military munitions testers up at Crane Naval base? They don't hit Dollar General so much around sun down.“Sure. Nobody much comes in around now. S'up… you good?"I take a beat. To use my words… to find my words.“I'm trying to remember all you guys'… um, ya know, everybody's names….”“Oh, no worries. You're good. We really all should have name badges.”I take another beat. To switch appropriate gears.“You know. The autism thing. I have this face and name thing. It's weird… but I can't remember faces.”Awkward, awkward pause.If you're listening, if you're reading…Let me try to take you inside. My being…What's that like? I only see… Well, words fail me.Take a visit to Walmart. Just a sea of faceless ghosts. Folks I greet, “I know I know you… I have this thing. Can you tell me your name?”Embarrassment. Stammering apologies…See, it's like this…A swirl of flesh-colored fogThat's my wife's face in dreamsI only see her walking awayA grey ponytail., tattered jeansLove of my life… can't see her…Not her green eyes… in stage makeup…Just homemade tats… the shape of her hair…Feelings, memories… talking after that breakup…So, I'm talking to that DG clerk.“We don't get out much. You guys? I guess it's a job. But to us? You're… well, friends. It means something to me. To learn your name. To… know you.”“Oh.” Confused, she pauses. “It's really ok. We know you and your wife. We get it.”“You know?” I'm urgent. I want her to get… the weight of it. “It's not for you. It's for me. It means something to me. To remember your names. And put them with your faces. To be friends.”I flash on all those parental commands to “make friends.” Then say, “I just won't get it right away. But I want to enjoy… doing it.”Silence. Awkward. But intimate.I stammer. “Are you… are you, Ari?” When confused, my go-to fallback is details.“No, she's the short blond one.” She waves her right hand about shoulder high.“I know Kensington… cuz well I walked in on her anaphylactic…. Um, allergy attack. Over in the Dollar Aisle."“Yeah. She's the short one with black hair.” She gestures with her right hand, just a hair lower. “And I'm Cyndi.”We laugh. Together. She mentions the name tags again. I make reassuring noises.“That's Windy, right?”“No.” She laughs. “Cyndi… Just with the I and Y reversed.”“Oh, thank god. For a moment I misremembered again. Thought you were named after a sappy 60s song.”She laughs, easy… again. “No. Never. Not that..”We share a wink. A nod.The doors slide. I walk outside.“Cyndi. Just with the I and Y reversed."A swirl of flesh-colored fog. Framed by glasses. And twisted brown hair on her head.About… yay… tall.#AutisticAF Out Loud Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. Click to receive new postd… free. To support my work, please consider a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 31, 2025. Today's devotion, “You Will Not Abandon My Soul to Sheol” from Psalm 16:9–11 (ESV), proclaims the ultimate hope of God's people: victory over death. David rejoices that his heart is glad, his flesh secure, and his soul not abandoned to the grave. Yet these verses reach beyond David to the greater Son of David—Jesus Christ. The apostles Peter and Paul both declare this psalm fulfilled in Christ's resurrection. Unlike David, Jesus did not see corruption; He was raised in glory on the third day. Because He lives, we too have the assurance that death cannot hold us. Our future is secure, our joy full, and our inheritance eternal. In Christ's presence there is fullness of joy, and at His right hand are pleasures forevermore.Support the ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm16 #ResurrectionHope #ChristIsRisen #FullnessOfJoy

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 30, 2025. Today's devotion, “I Bless the Lord Who Gives Me Counsel” from Psalm 16:7–8 (ESV), reminds us of the Lord's faithful guidance and unshakable presence. David blesses the Lord for His counsel, even in the night seasons of fear, doubt, or loneliness. God's Word is not mere advice—it is the living truth that brings clarity, wisdom, and life. To “set the Lord always before me” is to live each day with eyes fixed on Christ, trusting Him as our refuge and strength. Because the Lord is at our right hand, we shall not be shaken. In Jesus, who is our wisdom and our resurrection hope, we find the counsel that directs our path and the confidence that steadies our steps. Join in this devotion to be encouraged in faith and strengthened in God's promises.Support the ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm16 #GodsCounsel #UnshakableFaith #ChristOurHope

Programa dirigit pel VDJParri, un dels dj's més populars del Camp de Tarragona. Consisteix en una sessió amb la millor música del moment: dance, house, electro-llatí, clàssics del noranta...un programa garanteix una sessió de ball i diversió. La millor música per anar de festa i ballar els dissabtes per la nit, de la mà de VDJParri. podcast recorded with enacast.com

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 29, 2025. Today's devotion, “The Lord Is My Chosen Portion”from Psalm 16:5–6 (ESV), reminds us that true contentment and joy are found not in wealth, possessions, or security, but in the Lord Himself. David confesses that God is both his portion and his cup—his inheritance and his daily sustenance. To have the Lord is to have everything. Even when life seems uncertain or our “lot” feels lacking, our inheritance in Christ is secure, imperishable, and eternal. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has given us a beautiful inheritance, one that nothing in this world can diminish or take away. This devotion calls us to rest in God's provision, rejoice in His presence, and live with the confidence that our lines have truly fallen in pleasant places.Support the ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm16 #ChristOurInheritance #GodOurPortion #FaithInChrist

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 28, 2025. Today's devotion, “Preserve Me O God” from Psalm 16:1–4 (ESV), begins with a heartfelt prayer for God's protection: “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.” David confesses that apart from the Lord, there is no good, reminding us that all blessings and true security come from God alone. This psalm also highlights the gift of the saints—the community of believers who strengthen and encourage one another in faith. In contrast, those who chase after false gods only multiply their sorrows, for idolatry can never give life. Ultimately, this psalm points us to Christ, who perfectly trusted the Father, and through His death and resurrection has become our eternal refuge. In Him, we are preserved not only for this life but forever.Support the ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm16 #GodOurRefuge #ChristOurHope #FaithAndLife

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 27, 2025. Today's devotion, “In Whose Eyes a Vile Person Is Despised” from Psalm 15:4–5 (ESV), explores what it means to live faithfully in God's presence with integrity, justice, and devotion. The psalmist reminds us that the righteous honor those who fear the Lord, keep their promises even at personal cost, and reject corruption and exploitation. In a world that often celebrates the corrupt and overlooks the faithful, God calls His people to reflect His truth and holiness in both word and deed. Yet none of us perfectly keep this psalm—only Christ did. He honored the Father, kept His word even unto the cross, and upheld justice without compromise. Through Him, we are welcomed into God's presence and strengthened by the Spirit to live lives of integrity and faith.Support the ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm15 #BibleTeaching #ChristOurIntegrity #FaithInAction

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 26, 2025. Today's devotion, “Who Shall Sojourn in Your Tent?”from Psalm 15:1–3 (ESV), invites us to reflect deeply on God's holiness and our place in His presence. Who can dwell with the Lord? Who is worthy to enter His holy tent? This devotion explores how Psalm 15 reveals both God's demand for righteousness and the Gospel's answer in Christ. Only Jesus perfectly walked blamelessly, spoke truth without deceit, and lived in complete integrity. Through faith in Him, His righteousness is counted as ours, opening the way into God's presence. As forgiven people, we are also called to live transformed lives of love, truth, and service. Join me each day for Bible-based devotions rooted in God's Word, offering encouragement, guidance, and hope in Christ.Support the ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm15 #LutheranPastor #BibleStudy #JesusOurRighteousness

Join Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 25, 2025, as we reflect on Psalm 14:7: “Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!” This verse expresses both the deep longing for God's salvation and the confident hope in His promise to restore His people. In today's devotion, we see how this yearning was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Savior who came from Zion, and how it continues to shape our faith as we await His return.If you are seeking daily encouragement, Lutheran devotions, Christ-centered Bible teaching, or reflections on God's promises, this message will strengthen your hope. Pastor Balla unpacks the “already and not yet” tension of the Christian life—rejoicing in Christ's finished work while longing for His final coming. Subscribe for more daily Bible devotions, Scripture studies, and faith-building encouragement.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm147 #BibleStudy #LutheranDevotion #ChristianHope

Radioattività è una serie di 5 podcast ideata da Curiuss e prodotta dall'Ass. Culturale Atelier. Scritta e realizzata da Alan Zamboni. Sound design: Matteo d'Alessandro.“Scienza e occulto” è un episodio extra che si inserisce nella serie in quanto fa riferimenti a quel periodo e a quegli scienziati.Brani citati:Balla linda (Battisti)La fiera dell'est (Branduardi)Sound Design: Matteo D'AlessandroPer sostenerci: https://associazioneatelier.it/Per info sul libro "L'Atomo Sfuggente":https://www.mondadori.it/libri/latomo-sfuggente-alan-zamboni/Per sostenere il progetto su Berlino:https://associazioneatelier.it/in10cities/Per contatti: associazioneatelier@gmail.comPer donare ad Atelier APS il 5 per mille: CF = 98181440177

Join Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 24, 2025, as we reflect on Psalm 14:4–6: “Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread and do not call upon the Lord?” Today's devotion uncovers the reality of oppression, the folly of ignoring God, and the comfort that the Lord is the refuge of the poor and vulnerable.If you are seeking daily Bible devotions, Christian encouragement, Lutheran teaching, or biblical wisdom about living faithfully in a corrupt world, this devotion will strengthen your hope. Discover how God's presence with the righteous brings security and courage, even when evil seems strong. Subscribe for more daily devotions, Scripture reflections, and Christ-centered encouragement with Pastor Balla.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm14 #BibleStudy #GodIsOurRefuge #ChristianEncouragement

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 23, 2025. Today's devotion comes from Psalm 14:1–3, which begins: “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.'” These verses confront the reality of unbelief, corruption, and humanity's universal sinfulness, reminding us that without God, all turn aside and none do good.If you are searching for daily Bible devotions, Christian encouragement, Lutheran teaching, or biblical reflections on faith and unbelief, this devotion will guide you. Discover how Romans 3 connects to Psalm 14, exposing universal sin while pointing us to Christ—the only Righteous One who saves. Subscribe for more daily devotions, Scripture reflections, and Gospel-centered encouragement with Pastor Balla.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm14 #BibleStudy #FaithInChrist #ChristianEncouragement

Altro che “terroristi”. A Gaza il fuoco israeliano ha colpito soprattutto i civili: lo dice una banca dati interna dell'intelligence militare, non la “propaganda nemica”. Un'inchiesta di +972 Magazine e Local Call con il Guardian mostra che, allineando il database di Aman con i totali del ministero della Salute di Gaza, almeno l'83% dei palestinesi uccisi fino a maggio erano civili; considerando soltanto i decessi “certi”, la quota supera l'86%. L'esercito ha confermato l'esistenza del database, poi ha provato a ritrattare: lo stesso zig-zag che da due anni accompagna i numeri degli “operativi eliminati”, gonfiati e sgonfiati senza coerenza mentre i numeri crescevano. Persino membri della commissione Esteri e Difesa della Knesset hanno messo in dubbio quei conteggi; l'ex Ombudsman dei soldati, Itzhak Brik, parla di una cultura della menzogna: «mentono senza sosta». Il quadro operativo, intanto, racconta regole di ingaggio slargate: autorizzati più di cento civili uccisi per colpire un comandante di Hamas, fino a venti per un quadro intermedio. È la matematica del “danno collaterale” che diventa politica pubblica, con un rapporto di vittime civili rarissimo nelle guerre contemporanee. Bugie insanguinate: ogni volta che emerge un fatto o un numero, l'ipocrisia genocidiaria si svela da sé. La “guerra chirurgica” era un comunicato con l'ossessione di far tornare le cifre prima che tornasse la verità. Se perfino i dati interni israeliani convergono sul massacro di civili, resta una domanda secca: quante altre smentite serviranno perché si ammetta che la strategia ha preso di mira un popolo più che un esercito? #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

Join Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 22, 2025, as we reflect on Psalm 13:5–6: “But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.” Today's devotion reveals the powerful shift from lament to trust, reminding us that faith rests not in circumstances but in the unchanging steadfast love of God.If you are looking for daily Bible devotions, Christian encouragement, Lutheran teaching, or reflections on trusting God in trials, this devotion will strengthen your walk with Christ. Discover how trust in God's hesed (steadfast love) leads to joy and praise, even when life's struggles remain. Subscribe for more daily devotions, Bible readings, and Christ-centered encouragement with Pastor Balla.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm13 #TrustInGod #ChristianEncouragement #BibleStudy

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 21, 2025. Today's reflection comes from Psalm 13:3–4, where David pleads: “Consider and answer me, O Lord my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death.” This devotion explores the urgency of prayer, the need for spiritual renewal, strength, and God's presence, and how David's cry points us to a God who answers.If you are seeking daily Bible study, Christian encouragement, Lutheran devotions, or prayers for strength in trials, this devotion will encourage your faith. Discover how urgent prayer, trust in God's covenant promises, and concern for His glory guide us in times of weakness and opposition. Subscribe for more daily devotions, Scripture readings, and Christ-centered encouragement with Pastor Balla.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm13 #PrayerForStrength #BibleStudy #ChristianEncouragement

Join Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 20, 2025, as we reflect on Psalm 13:1–2, where David cries out: “How long, O Lord?” Today's devotion wrestles with feelings of abandonment, waiting on God, and the raw honesty of lament. These verses show that believers can bring their deepest struggles, doubts, and sorrows to the Lord in prayer.If you are looking for daily Bible devotions, Christian encouragement, prayers for hard times, or guidance from God's Word, this devotion will bring hope. In seasons of waiting, when God seems silent, His covenant love remains unshaken. Subscribe for more daily devotions, Bible readings, and Christ-centered encouragement to strengthen your faith.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm13 #ChristianEncouragement #BibleStudy #FaithInGod

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 19, 2025. Today's devotion comes from Psalm 12:7–8, where David declares: “You, O Lord, will keep them; you will guard us from this generation forever.” In this reflection, we discover the unshakable promise of God's protection, eternal security, and faithfulness to His people even when wickedness surrounds us.If you are seeking daily Bible devotions, Christian encouragement, Lutheran teaching, or Scripture-based hope, this devotion will strengthen your walk with Christ. In a world where evil is exalted and truth mocked, God's Word reminds us that His guarding is forever. Subscribe for more daily devotions, Bible studies, prayers, and Gospel-centered encouragement from Pastor Balla.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm128 #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #LutheranDevotion

The second round of the Mayo club championship is where the contenders are often separated from the pretenders. Former Knockmore forward and manager Aidan Kilcoyne and Balla defender Ger Flanagan join Mike and Rob to look ahead to next weekend's games in the Senior, Intermediate and Junior championships. The lads also chat about Andy Moran's appointment and tease out some of the main talking points around the big club matches.  

Join Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 18, 2025, as we reflect on Psalm 12:5–6: “Because of the oppression of the poor…” In today's devotion, we explore God's promise to arise and defend the oppressed, reminding us that His Word is pure, faithful, and trustworthy. If you are looking for daily Bible study, Christian encouragement, Lutheran devotionals, or Scripture-based hope, this video will strengthen your faith. Whether you are seeking comfort in trials, guidance from God's Word, or inspiration for daily prayer, Pastor Balla shares Christ-centered teaching rooted in the truth of Scripture. Subscribe for more daily devotions, Bible readings, and spiritual encouragement.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm126 #BibleStudy #ChristianEncouragement #LutheranDevotion

In today's Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla, we continue Psalm 12 with David's bold prayer: “May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that makes great boasts” (Psalm 12:3–4 ESV). David asks God to bring an end to the power of deceptive and arrogant speech that manipulates, misleads, and destroys. Pastor Balla explains the difference between flattery and encouragement, showing how flattery disguises selfish motives, while boasting reveals hearts that refuse to acknowledge God's authority. These verses expose the danger of trusting in our own words and remind us that every tongue will one day answer to the Lord. This devotion calls us to examine our own speech, to speak with truth and humility, and to trust in the pure, unfailing Word of God.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#Psalm12Devotion#PowerOfWords#GodlySpeech#DailyLutheranDevotion#PastorBalla

In today's Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla, we begin Psalm 12 with David's urgent plea: “Save, O Lord, for the godly one is gone” (Psalm 12:1–2 ESV). Looking at a world where truth is rare and deception is common, David laments the loss of faithfulness among God's people. Lies, flattery, and “double hearts” have replaced honesty and integrity, eroding trust and weakening community. Pastor Balla unpacks how these verses reveal not just social decline but a deeper spiritual sickness—a turning away from God's truth. Yet, David's cry is filled with hope, for the Lord still preserves the faithful and remains the unshakable source of truth. This devotion calls us to live with sincerity, speak words that reflect Christ's integrity, and pray for God to raise up the godly in every generation.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#Psalm12Devotion#PeopleOfTruth#GodlyLiving#DailyLutheranDevotion#PastorBalla

In today's Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla, we conclude Psalm 11 with a powerful truth: “The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven” (Psalm 11:4–7 ESV). When the world feels unstable and the moral “foundations” seem destroyed, David reminds us that God's reign is unshaken. His eyes see, His gaze tests, and His justice is sure. Pastor Balla explores how God's testing of the righteous refines our faith, while His holy opposition to wickedness assures us that evil will not stand. With vivid imagery of judgment, David points to the ultimate hope of the upright—beholding the very face of God in eternal fellowship. This devotion will strengthen your trust in God's sovereignty, even in times of trial, and renew your longing for the day when faith becomes sight.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#Psalm11Devotion#GodOnTheThrone#FaithThroughTrials#DailyLutheranDevotion#PastorBalla

In this Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla, we begin Psalm 11 with David's bold declaration: “In the Lord I take refuge”(Psalm 11:1–3 ESV). Surrounded by voices urging him to flee and by enemies ready to strike from the shadows, David refuses to let fear dictate his actions. Even if “the foundations” of society and justice are crumbling, the righteous still stand on the unshakable foundation of God's promises. Pastor Balla unpacks the difference between running from danger and resting in God's protection, reminding us that our true safety isn't in escape—it's in the Lord Himself. Discover how this passage calls us to stay steadfast in faith when fear whispers, “Run,” and how God preserves His people even when the world feels like it's falling apart.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#Psalm11Devotion#GodOurRefuge#FaithOverFear#DailyLutheranDevotion#PastorBalla

Join Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla as we close Psalm 10 with a powerful reminder: “The Lord is king forever and ever” (Psalm 10:16–18 ESV). In a world that often feels dominated by injustice, this devotion points us back to God's eternal reign and His personal care for the afflicted, fatherless, and oppressed. Pastor Balla unpacks how God's justice is not only global—bringing nations to account—but also deeply personal, strengthening the hearts of those who suffer and ending the terror caused by human evil. Discover how the eternal King is both sovereign over history and attentive to your prayers. Take comfort in knowing that His throne is unshakable, His justice is certain, and His kingdom will bring lasting peace.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#Psalm10Devotion#EternalKing#GodsJustice#DailyLutheranDevotion#PastorBalla

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla. Today's reflection from Psalm 10:12–15 is a bold prayer for God's intervention: “Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted.” Pastor Balla unpacks David's confident cry that God does see, God does act, and God will hold every wicked deed to account. This devotion explores the balance between compassion for the oppressed and a fierce longing for justice against evil. Learn why prayer in the face of injustice is not passive resignation but an act of trust in the Lord's timing and perfect justice. If you're feeling powerless, take heart—our Helper is also our Defender, and He will not forget the afflicted.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphLike

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla. Today's reflection from Psalm 10:7–11 exposes the dark tactics of the wicked: “His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit and oppression.” Pastor Balla unpacks how corrupt speech, hidden schemes, and predatory actions reveal the true state of a godless heart. Like a lion lurking in the shadows, evil targets the helpless—but God's eyes are never closed. This devotion offers a sobering warning against careless words and a comforting reminder that no injustice escapes the Lord's notice. Perfect for those seeking daily encouragement, biblical truth about God's justice, and hope when the wicked seem to prevail.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphLike

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla. Today's devotion from Psalm 10:3–6 confronts the bold arrogance of the wicked: “The wicked boasts of the desires of his soul.” Pastor Balla unpacks how prideful hearts reject God, celebrate greed, and believe themselves to be untouchable. This message offers a sobering reminder that worldly success without God is a fragile illusion. Perfect for those seeking daily Lutheran devotions, biblical truth on pride and judgment, and Christ-centered perspective in a pride-filled culture. God sees. God knows. And He will act in righteousness.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphPlease like, comment, and subscribe to receive daily encouragement and biblical teaching from Pastor Balla.Hashtags:#Psalm10Devotion#BoastfulPrideExposed#GodSeesTheWicked#LutheranDailyWord#PastorBallaDevotions

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla. Today's devotion, based on Psalm 10:1–2, brings us face-to-face with the question: “Why, O Lord, do you stand far away?” In this powerful reflection, Pastor Balla explores the cry of faith in the midst of injustice and silence. When the wicked pursue the poor and God seems hidden, we are invited not to suppress our questions, but to bring them honestly before the Lord. This devotion is ideal for anyone seeking biblical answers to suffering, Christ-centered comfort, and solid Lutheran teaching. God is not indifferent—He hears, He sees, and He will act in His perfect time.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphSubscribe for daily Scripture-based encouragement and Gospel proclamation with Pastor Balla.Hashtags:#WhyLordPsalm10#GodSeesTheOppressed#HonestFaith#LutheranDevotions#PastorBallaDevotions

Join Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla as we reflect on Psalm 9:19–20: “Arise, O Lord! Let not man prevail.” In this timely devotion, Pastor Balla calls us to pray boldly for God's righteous judgment and the humbling of human pride. In a world where power is often misused and truth distorted, this message offers clarity: God alone reigns, and the nations are accountable to Him. Perfect for those seeking Lutheran devotions, biblical insights on justice and humility, and encouragement rooted in God's sovereignty. Be reminded today that man is not in control—God is.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphPlease like, comment, and subscribe to hear daily Gospel-centered teaching from Pastor Balla.Hashtags:#Psalm9Devotion#LetNotManPrevail#LutheranDailyWord#GodReigns#PastorBallaDevotions

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla—today we reflect on Psalm 9:15–18: “The nations have sunk in the pit that they made.” In this devotion, Pastor Balla explores how evil inevitably collapses under its own weight and how God's justice prevails even when it seems delayed. This powerful Scripture reminds us that while the wicked fall into their own traps, the needy are not forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish. Perfect for viewers seeking Lutheran daily devotions, biblical justice themes, and Christ-centered encouragement, this message uplifts the weary and warns the rebellious.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphBe sure to like, share, and subscribe for faithful, Scripture-based encouragement every day from Pastor Balla.Hashtags:#Psalm9Devotion#GodsJusticePrevails#HopeForThePoor#LutheranDevotionals#PastorBallaDevotions

Join Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla as we reflect on Psalm 9:11–14: “Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion!” Today's message is a call to worship and witness, rooted in the justice and mercy of our ever-present God. Pastor Balla explores how praise is not only a response to joy but a declaration of faith even in affliction. This devotion is ideal for those seeking Lutheran daily encouragement, Gospel-centered Bible teaching, and meaningful insight for life's struggles. Learn how to sing and testify, even from the gates of sorrow, and rejoice in God's saving grace through Jesus Christ.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphPlease like, comment, and subscribe to stay rooted in God's Word and share the hope we have in Christ.Hashtags:#SingPraisesToTheLord#Psalm9Devotion#LutheranDailyDevotion#WitnessAndWorship#PastorBallaDevotions

Start your day with Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla as we reflect on Psalm 9:7–10: “The Lord sits enthroned forever.”In this powerful devotion, Pastor Balla reminds us that God's justice is unshakable, His throne eternal, and His care for the oppressed unwavering. This video is perfect for Christians seeking encouragement, Lutheran Bible study resources, daily Scripture reflections, and strong Gospel-centered teaching rooted in the LCMS tradition. Discover how God remains your stronghold in times of trouble and why trusting in His name leads to unshakable hope. Subscribe for daily devotions grounded in God's Word and Christ's real presence.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphPlease like, comment, share, and subscribe to spread the Good News!Hashtags:#LutheranDevotion#DailyBibleVerse#Psalm9Devotion#ChristOurStronghold#PastorBallaDevotions

Join Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 4, 2025, as we reflect on Psalm 9:3–6 and the theme “When My Enemies Turn Back.” In this devotion, David celebrates not personal victory, but the righteous judgment of God. His enemies fall—not by his own hand—but by the presence of the Lord. Justice, David reminds us, flows from the heavenly throne, not human strength.Are you overwhelmed by injustice, or weary from opposition? Psalm 9 affirms that God sees, acts, and rules with perfect judgment. The wicked may rise for a season, but they cannot stand against the Lord forever. Even the memory of their rebellion is erased under His hand.Pastor Balla invites you to place your confidence in God's righteous rule, especially when life feels unfair or the wicked prosper. Let this message strengthen your faith in the God who judges justly and defends His people.❤️ Support the channel: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalph#Psalm9 #GodsJustice #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #RighteousJudge #VictoryInChrist

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 3, 2025. Today's devotion, “I Will Give Thanks with My Whole Heart,” is based on Psalm 9:1–2. In these opening verses, David offers more than polite gratitude—he gives full-bodied, wholehearted praise to the Lord. He remembers God's wonderful deeds, rejoices in His character, and turns thanksgiving into joyful song.Join Pastor Balla as he encourages believers to stop and recount God's faithfulness, remembering specific moments of mercy, provision, and grace. True worship, as the psalm shows, flows from a heart that remembers and rejoices. In a world full of distractions and discouragement, Psalm 9 invites us to focus not on what's lacking, but on what the Lord has done.If you've felt dry in your prayer life or distant in your praise, this message will help rekindle joyful gratitude.#Psalm9 #WholeHeartedPraise #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #GiveThanks #RejoiceInTheLord

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 2, 2025. Today's reflection, “How Majestic Is Your Name,”draws from Psalm 8:9, the final verse of a psalm that begins and ends in worship. David's exclamation—“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”—is not mere repetition. It is a reaffirmation of the one truth that grounds all others: the glory of God revealed in His name.Join Pastor Balla as he unpacks the power of God's name, the personal nature of the phrase “our Lord,” and how lifting our eyes in praise brings clarity in a chaotic world. This devotion invites you to start and end your day in worship, no matter what surrounds you. God's majesty is not only above the heavens—it fills the earth and fills our lives with hope.#Psalm8 #DailyDevotion #MajesticName #PastorBalla #WorshipGodDaily #GodsGlory

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 1, 2025. Today's message, “Crowned with Glory and Honor”from Psalm 8:5–8, explores the astonishing truth that God, in His majesty, has crowned humanity with purpose and dignity.Even though we feel small beneath the stars, Scripture tells us we were made “a little lower than the heavenly beings,” given dominion over creation, and crowned with glory. In this Christ-centered devotion, Pastor Balla reflects on how this passage not only recalls humanity's original calling in Genesis but also points us to Jesus, the perfect fulfillment of Psalm 8. Where Adam failed, Christ reigns. Where we fell, He lifts us up.Join us for this biblical devotion to rediscover your God-given worth and responsibility in Christ, the true image of God who wore a crown of thorns to restore us.#Psalm8 #CrownedWithGlory #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #ChristOurKing #ImageOfGod

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 31, 2025. Today's message, “What Is Man That You Remember Him?” comes from Psalm 8:3–4, a profound reflection on human smallness in light of God's cosmic majesty.As David gazes at the moon and stars—the work of God's fingers—he asks a question that echoes in every human heart: Why would the Creator of the universe care about us? In this devotion, Pastor Balla walks us through that question, not to diminish us, but to lead us into deeper awe. The God who set the heavens in place is mindful of you. He cares for you. He sent His Son for you.Join us in this Scripture-based devotion as we find comfort and humility in God's personal care for humanity. Be strengthened by the truth: You are remembered by the One who made it all.#Psalm8 #GodCaresForYou #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #WhatIsMan #ChristCenteredHope

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 30, 2025. Today's devotion, “How Majestic Is Your Name,” is drawn from Psalm 8:1–2, a breathtaking celebration of God's glory in creation and in the voices of children.David's psalm begins with awe: “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!” But the glory of God isn't limited to the stars. It is also revealed through the humble strength of children. Their praise silences the enemy and reveals a truth the world often forgets—God's majesty is both infinite and intimate.Join Pastor Balla as he reflects on the surprising ways God displays His power: in the heavens above and in the trusting voice of a child. True strength often comes in weakness—and God is never more present than when He is praised in purity and wonder.#Psalm8 #MajesticIsYourName #PastorBalla #DailyDevotion #StrengthInWeakness #GodsGloryRevealed

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 29, 2025. Today's reflection, “He Who Digs a Pit Will Fall Into It,” is based on Psalm 7:14–17, a sobering yet hopeful meditation on the self-destructive nature of sin and the steadfast righteousness of God.David illustrates how evil backfires—wickedness conceived in secret returns upon the perpetrator. The liar falls into his own trap; violence crashes back upon the violent. Yet amid this reality, David gives thanks—not because the wicked suffer, but because God is just. His justice is active, not passive. He sees what the world overlooks.Join Pastor Balla as he explores the dual call of this psalm: a warning to the unrepentant and a call for the faithful to trust in God's justice. And most importantly, rejoice in Christ, who rescues us from the pit we have dug.#Psalm7 #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #GodsJustice #RepentAndRejoice #ChristOurRescue

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 28, 2025. Today's devotion, “My Shield Is with God,” draws from Psalm 7:10–13, where David proclaims God as the righteous Judge and faithful Defender of the upright in heart.This powerful passage contrasts God's mercy and judgment. He is a shield for those who trust in Him, yet He also prepares for judgment against the unrepentant. His fiery arrows are not idle threats but warnings calling sinners to repentance. For those who reject God's mercy, there awaits holy indignation; but for those who believe in Christ, there is sure defense.The Gospel shines through: Jesus took the arrows of God's wrath so that we may be shielded by grace. Our safety is not in our own strength but in the righteousness of Christ.Join Pastor Balla as he unpacks the comfort and warning in God's justice.#Psalm7 #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #GodOurShield #RighteousJudge #GraceAndJudgment

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 27, 2025. Today's devotion, “Arise, O Lord, in Your Anger,”reflects on Psalm 7:6–9, where David calls upon God to rise in holy anger against wickedness and to vindicate the righteous.David's appeal is not for revenge, but for justice—that evil would be restrained and the righteous upheld. He places his case before the divine Judge who tests minds and hearts, trusting in God's perfect and active righteousness. His prayer becomes our own as we long for justice in a world marred by sin.Yet we approach this judgment through the cross of Jesus Christ. There, the wrath of God was poured out, not on sinners, but on the sinless Son for our sake. In Him, we are declared righteous.Join Pastor Balla as we explore the comfort of God's justice fulfilled in Christ.#Psalm7 #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #GodsJustice #JesusOurAdvocate #RighteousJudgment

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 26, 2025. Today's devotion, “If There Is Wrong in My Hands,” is drawn from Psalm 7:3–5, where David boldly appeals to God's justice, declaring his innocence in the face of false accusation.This psalm challenges us to walk in godly integrity—not claiming perfection, but seeking a clean conscience before the Lord. David invites divine judgment, not in pride, but in trust. When wrongly accused, he does not retaliate, but entrusts himself to God. When guilty, he turns to mercy.As Christians, our righteousness comes not from our hands but from Christ's pierced hands. Jesus bore the curse we deserved and stands as our perfect Advocate. In Him, we may live free of guilt and full of peace.Join Pastor Balla for this powerful reflection on living with humility, truth, and trust in God's justice.#Psalm7 #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #GodsJustice #ChristOurRighteousness #BiblicalIntegrity

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 25, 2025. Today's meditation, “In You Do I Take Refuge,” draws from Psalm 7:1–2, where David cries out, “O Lord my God, in you do I take refuge.” Pursued by enemies and threatened like prey before a lion, David turns not to earthly defenses but to the Lord alone.This powerful psalm reminds us where true safety lies — in God's unfailing protection. In Jesus Christ, we find our perfect refuge. He conquered the roaring lion of Satan and now shelters us from every assault of the evil one. Whether you're facing fear, temptation, accusation, or distress, take comfort: your Deliverer hears, sees, and saves.Join Pastor Balla for a Word of strength and encouragement. In Christ, you are never without refuge.#Psalm7 #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #ChristOurRefuge #FaithInDanger #GodIsMyDeliverer

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 24, 2025. Today's devotion, “The Lord Has Heard My Plea,” is based on Psalm 6:8–10. After nights of weeping, David declares with confident faith: “The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer.” His sorrow is not ignored — it is met with divine compassion.This psalm reminds us that God hears every cry of His people. In Jesus Christ, who bore our griefs and intercedes for us, we have the assurance that our prayers are received and our enemies — sin, death, and the devil — will be defeated. Even when the storm rages, our confidence rests in the Lord's steadfast love and justice.Join us for a Word of encouragement rooted in Scripture. Be reminded that your cries are heard and your hope is secure in Christ.#Psalm6 #DailyDevotion #PastorBalla #GodHearsOurPrayers #FaithOverFear #ChristOurRefuge

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 23, 2025. Today's meditation, “I Am Weary with Moaning,” is drawn from Psalm 6:6–7, where David pours out his soul in tearful lament: “I flood my bed with tears… My eye wastes away because of grief.” In these raw verses, Scripture gives voice to deep suffering — not hidden or sanitized, but faithfully laid before the Lord.If you've ever experienced sleepless nights, aching hearts, or sorrow that lingers, this devotion is for you. David's tears point us to Christ, the Man of Sorrows, who took on our griefs and sanctified our suffering through the cross. In Jesus, your cries are not ignored — they are heard, known, and answered with enduring mercy.

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for July 22, 2025. Today's reflection, “Turn and Deliver My Life,” draws from Psalm 6:4–5, where David pleads, “Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love.” In these verses, we hear the cry of a heart not appealing to merit, but clinging to God's covenant mercy — His ḥesed, His faithful love.David longs to live not for his own sake, but to be a voice of praise among the living. Death silences song, but God's salvation revives it. This devotion centers on the unbreakable promise of God's love, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who delivers us from sin and death by His cross and resurrection.

Több ezer éve is igaz mondatokról, a tudattalanból kinyerhető képekről és a mágikus gyermekkorról is beszélgettünk Balla Gergellyel, a Platon Karataev énekes-dalszerzőjével. A Nem rossz könyvek nyári szünet előtti utolsó epizódját élőben, a kapolcsi Művészetek Völgyében vettük fel. A Platon Karataev negyedik lemeze Napkötöző címmel nemrég jelent meg, a harmadik, Partért kiáltó című lemezük dalszövegei pedig kötetként is megjelentek. A zenekar történetéről két éve a 444 készített egy dokumentumfilmet, érdemes azt is megnézni. (Apró technikai kiegészítés, hogy a fesztiválos élő felvételeket gyakran kísérő gubancként a szokottnál valahogy jóval mélyebben rögzült a hangunk. A hallgatási élményt szerencsére ez aligha befolyásolja, de hűséges hallgatóink azért meglepődhetnek, hogy kiknek a hangját hallják. A miénket, csak valamiért mélyebben.) A tartalomból: 00:00 Gyerekkori zenei és irodalmi hatások, a gyerekkor, mint mágikus életszakasz. Zsoltárok, népdalok, valamint Robinson Crusoe. 4:40 A dalszöveg és a vers különbsége: hol ér véget a hétköznapi beszélt nyelv, és hol kezdődik az irodalom? És mi történik egy dalköltő szakon? 9:00 Váltás angolról magyarra, dadogások és az anyanyelv szerepe. 17:00 A szent hétköznapok. Hit és pszichológia, és a szülőség, mint kopernikuszi fordulat. 25:30 Utak a tudattalanhoz: álmoktól az automatikus írásig. A személyeset a személytelenségig fokozni, majd onnan tovább, a kollektív személyességig. 32:40 Örökké kortárs szövegek, azaz a mondatok, amik hatezer éve is igazak voltak. 37:20 Alkotás szülőként. 40:00 AI és nyelvteremtés. 44:00 Miben más egy nyitókoncert. 47:00 Könyvek Balla Gergely ajánlásában. Gyerekkönyveknek a Chirri & Chirra és Dr. Seuss - Kalapos Macskája. Saját kedvencek pedig: Hermann Hesse - Sziddhártha, Carl Gustav Jung - Vörös könyv és Hegedűs Gyöngyi - Lehessen bármi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.