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Romans 2 The Universal Principle (vv. 1-11) Universal guilt Universal standard Universal opportunity Universal result The Non-Religious Response (vv.12-16) Ignorance of the Law Internal law of the conscience The Religious Response (vv. 17-29) We know the Law and teach it. You know the Law and break it. More To Consider A person's habitual conduct, whether good or evil, reveals the condition of his heart. Eternal life is not rewarded for good living; that would contradict many other Scriptures which clearly state that salvation is not by works, but is all of God's grace to those who believe (e.g., Rom. 6:23; 10:9-10; 11:6; Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 3:5). A person's doing good shows that his heart is regenerate. Such a person, redeemed by God, has eternal life. Conversely a person who continually does evil and rejects the truth shows that he is unregenerate and therefore will be an object of God's wrath. The Bible Knowledge Commentary We are split spiritual personalities. We swear allegiance to one set of principles and live by another. We extol self-control and practice self-indulgence. We proclaim brotherhood and harbor prejudice. We laud character but strive to climb to the top at any cost. We erect houses of worship, but our shrines are our places of business and recreation. We are suffering from a distressing cleavage between the truths we affirm and the values we live by. Our souls are the battlegrounds for civil wars, but we are trying to live serene lives in houses divided against themselves. Melvin F. Wheatley This is the bitterest of all--to know that suffering need not have been; that it has resulted from indiscretion and inconsistency; that it is the harvest of one's own sowing; that the vulture which feeds on the vitals is a nestling of one's own rearing. Ah me! This is pain! There is an inevitable Nemesis in life. The laws of the heart and home, of the soul and human life, cannot be violated with impunity. Sin may be forgiven; the fire of penalty may be changed into the fire of trial: the love of God may seem nearer and dearer than ever and yet there is the awful pressure of pain; the trembling heart; the failing of eyes and pining of soul; the harp on the willows; the refusal of the lip to sing the Lord's song. F. B.. Meyer in Charles Swindoll, Living Above the Level of Mediocrity, p. 246.

If you want to be successful in writing and marketing a book, the first fundamental is simple: Change your attitude. Control your attitude. Your attitude is the only thing in all of marketing a book that you have any control over. Be sure to keep it positive.This book marketing tip and the song lyrics for Changing Attitudes are adapted from a speech by Charles Swindoll.Changing Attitudes LyricsThe longer I live, the more I realizeThe impact of attitude on lifeAttitude is more important than factsAttitude is more important than the past,Than educationThan moneyThan circumstancesThan failureThan successThan what other people think or say or doAttitude is more importantThan appearance, giftedness or skillAttitude will make or breakA company…a church…a homeWe have a choice every dayAbout the attitude we embraceWe cannot change our pastWe cannot change how people actWe cannot change the inevitableThe only thing we can do is playOn the one string we haveAnd that is our attitude every dayLife is 10 percent what happens to usAnd 90 percent of how we react to itWe are in charge of our attitudesWe can make or break every dayIt is our choice. It is our gift.Life is 10 percent what happens to usAnd 90 percent of how we react to itWe are in charge of our attitudeWe can make or break every dayIt is our choice. It is our gift.Book Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you to Amy, Ed, Don, and everybody else who made the service possible. The scripture readings are from Isaiah 54:9-10; 13-14, and Revelation 21:1-4. Happy birthday this week to Alice and to Pam. Songs from this service: Faithful Love - https://youtu.be/u42Z4qIQO4Y -- I Stand In Awe - https://youtu.be/iFZVXeJwTf4 -- I Sing Praises - https://youtu.be/7NHCzITZvms -- When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder - https://youtu.be/0oaQee9EW7U -- Mansion Over the Hilltop - https://youtu.be/HaKa8Y5Srn0 -- No Tears In Heaven - https://youtu.be/dvuqQ1UluA0 Scriptures from this service: Communion - 2 Corinthians 5:14-18; Colossians 1:19-20. Old Testament reading - Isaiah 54:9-10; 54:13-14. New Testament reading - Revelation 21:1-4. Sermon - Don's introduction quotes from Charles Swindoll's article "Risen Indeed": Matthew 12:40; 16:21; 26:56; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:46; John 19:38-41; Matthew 27:63; Luke 24:1-2; 24:5-6; Psalm 40:3; Revelation 21:5; Ecclesiastes 1:9; Psalm 96:1; Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV); Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV); Romans 6:4; Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV); 1 Chronicles 13:7; 23:31; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 11:25; 1 Peter 1:23; 1:3; Galatians 5:22-23. Closing - Psalm 127:1-2; 130:5-8. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="ESV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The ESV© Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version©), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Mark Lowry is a beloved Christian comedian, singer, and songwriter best known for his sharp wit, heartfelt humor, and deep love for faith and family. On today's episode of "Pure Joy" he sits down with Joy Summers to share about helping to write “Mary, Did You Know?", touring with the Gaither Vocal Band, and what his momma said to him as a kid that inspired it all. Mark's favorite versions of "Mary Did You Know." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaRpeMT1tjQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jv_a24Bh6s  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdchjKJP29w He also mentions this book that changed his life:  "The Grace Awakening" by Charles Swindoll  

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¿Has notado cuán poca felicidad que hay en el mundo? Demasiadas personas agobiadas corren por la vida con ceños fruncidos, molestas por cualquiera que se interponga en su camino y quejándose de cada inconveniente. ¿Dónde están las sonrisas? ¿Dónde está la alegría?El pastor Charles Swindoll señala la razón de la escasez de alegría: "Se debe a que la mayoría de la gente piensa que la felicidad es algo que les sucede, en lugar de algo que buscan deliberada y diligentemente. Las circunstancias rara vez generan sonrisas y carcajadas. La alegría llega a quienes se deciden a buscarla a pesar de sus circunstancias".La búsqueda de la felicidad nos lleva a lo que ya tenemos: la alegría que nos ofrece el Espíritu Santo, que siempre está con nosotros. Podemos tomar ese fruto espiritual cuando lo deseemos, sin importar nuestras circunstancias. Podemos elegir Su alegría hoy mismo, una verdad que el apóstol Pablo nos ayuda a descubrir en el libro lleno de gozo de Filipenses. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/283/29

¿Has notado cuán poca felicidad que hay en el mundo? Demasiadas personas agobiadas corren por la vida con ceños fruncidos, molestas por cualquiera que se interponga en su camino y quejándose de cada inconveniente. ¿Dónde están las sonrisas? ¿Dónde está la alegría?El pastor Charles Swindoll señala la razón de la escasez de alegría: "Se debe a que la mayoría de la gente piensa que la felicidad es algo que les sucede, en lugar de algo que buscan deliberada y diligentemente. Las circunstancias rara vez generan sonrisas y carcajadas. La alegría llega a quienes se deciden a buscarla a pesar de sus circunstancias".La búsqueda de la felicidad nos lleva a lo que ya tenemos: la alegría que nos ofrece el Espíritu Santo, que siempre está con nosotros. Podemos tomar ese fruto espiritual cuando lo deseemos, sin importar nuestras circunstancias. Podemos elegir Su alegría hoy mismo, una verdad que el apóstol Pablo nos ayuda a descubrir en el libro lleno de gozo de Filipenses. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/283/29

Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. –Charles Swindoll Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. –Charles Swindoll Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

Recently, I read an article about how our attitude depends on what we eat and when we eat, as it has major impact on our performance and moods. We have heard often, "you are what you eat," according to Dr. Jack Grapple, a well known nutrition and fitness expert, he tells us how to have a better attitude. He states that we need to remember what your mother said about breakfast. Don't skip it. Grapple says no ifs, ands, and buts... eat breakfast. Breakfast is most important. He tells us why it is so important. "After a good night's sleep, your body is nearly devoid of glucose or blood sugar you need to replenish when you eat a proper breakfast, your cognitive abilities, your energy and your attitude are better. Cereals and grains are good, and even a little fat is okay." He tells us that eating for attitude and energy is a day long project. The rule, according to Grapple, is simple: eat four or five small meals, not three big meals - a hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner is old thinking. To keep your metabolism up, your blood sugar from dropping and yourself energized, you need to eat a small breakfast, a healthy mid morning snack, a small dinner and a healthy snack. He even suggests certain foods for certain times of the day. For energy in the afternoon, for example, many people opt for a light lunch, like a salad. This is one of the worst things you can do, because when you eat carbohydrates, your body releases an amino acid called tritopan. "That amino acid," he says, "triggers a hormone that has a relaxing effect, not good if you have a busy afternoon planned, select a chicken sandwich on rye bread and skip the mayonnaise." He says the protein causes the release of amino acid tyrosine, another big word with the simple meaning energy. And what about that late night snack? Carbohydrates make you feel calm if you have to eat late eat carbohydrates, he concludesl. Did you expect another Warm Thoughts column on attitudes? Thanks to Dr Jack grapple, a very well known nutrition and fitness expert, on the subject. I'd love to discuss this a little more with him. Yes, you guessed it, just over a cup of tea. Warm thoughts: The remarkable thing is, we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for the day. We cannot change the past. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and this is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our attitudes. Charles Swindoll.Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Teawritten by Dr. Luetta G WernerPublished in the Marion Record July 23rd, 1998Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast,Spotify,Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

In this second sermon from our Summer Series, Dr. Charles Swindoll draws us into the quiet, weathered wisdom of the apostle Paul in his final days. Preaching from 2 Timothy 4, Swindoll offers a look at what it means to endure hardship, face betrayal, and remain faithful to the very end.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 19th of June, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Gospel of Mark 16:15: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Just that far - we need to do it! We can't keep Jesus hidden in our homes. We have to tell the world the wonderful news. I read a beautiful illustration in one of Charles Swindoll's devotionals. This is how the story goes: “During the reign of Oliver Cromwell, the British government began to run low on silver for coins. Lord Cromwell sent his men to the local cathedral to see if they could find any of the precious metal there. After investigating, they reported: “The only silver we can find is in the statues of the saints standing in the corners.” To which the radical soldier and statesman of England replied: “Well melt down the saints and put them into circulation!” That brief but direct order states the essence of the practical goal of authentic Christianity, not rows of silver saints crammed into the corners of cathedrals, but melted saints circulating through the mainstream of humanity.”Isn't that beautiful? You and I have to get out there and we have to be prepared to be melted if necessary, to be mocked, to be criticised but to make a difference, to tell people about Jesus Christ. It is no good keeping your Christianity hidden. We need to get out there and tell the people, just like Oliver Cromwell got those saints, melted them, made them into coins and sent the coins all over England. Let us get out there, not just be a Christian on Sunday morning, but Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and make a difference in a world that is desperate to hear the truth.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

Great – Greater – Greatest      John 3:22-36IntroductionOld Weddings – the best man and the cultural differences… Then and now! Daniel and Mark as opposed to other traditions?The Continuity of Baptism looking at inward and outward expressions of faith.Is baptism a ritual without reality? Or is it a death to self and a transformation into life eternal? Is life the same after baptism as before? Or does the Holy Spirit take control?Charles Swindoll said: ‘As theologians and teachers of the Word we study the Holy Spirit from a safe doctrinal distance; we are loath to enter into any of the realms of His supernatural workings or even to tolerate the possibility of such.  Explaining the Holy Spirit is one thing: experiencing Him another'”Competition in ministry is a good example of how we need to see the growth and constant development in character.  Here the question is who is greater, and the influence we thought we had, is waning. See 1 Corinthians 1:10-15:“NowI exhort you,brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you allagree and that there be nodivisions among you, but that you bemade complete inthe same mind and in the same judgment.For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe'speople, that there are quarrels among you. Now I mean this, thateach one of you is saying, “I am of Paul,” and “I ofApollos,” and “I ofCephas,” and “I of Christ.” Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were youbaptizedin the name of Paul?I thank God that Ibaptized none of you exceptCrispus andGaius, so that no one would say you were baptizedin my name.”Great to GreaterPsalm 96:4Forgreat is theLordandgreatly to be praised;He is to befearedabove all gods.Matthew 11:11Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisenanyonegreater than John the Baptist! Yet the one who isleast in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.Who is the greatest? Luke 9:46;48An argumentstarted among them as to which of them might be the greatest.Jesus' reply to such questions?Then he said to them,“Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.”John's answer is thought provoking: Jesus is the greatest because:The Supremacy of Jesus focuses on his OriginThe Testimony of Jesus focuses on his first-hand knowledgeThe Authority of Jesus focuses on the fullness and power of the Holy SpiritOur response to these things is important:  Pointing people to Jesus Receiving the Holy Spirit  

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:31–32 NLT) Frederic the Great, the king of Prussia, once visited a prison and talked with each of the inmates. He heard countless tales of innocence, exploitation, and misunderstood motives. If the prisoners were to be believed, no one in the prison was guilty. Each convict had been framed or set up. Finally, the king stopped at the cell of a convict who stared at him silently. Frederic said, “Well, I suppose you are an innocent victim, too.” “No, sir,” the prisoner replied, “I’m not. I am guilty, and I deserve my punishment.” Turning to the warden, Frederic said, “Quick, get this man out of here before he corrupts these other innocent people.” Frederic the Great couldn’t believe he had found an honest man—someone who would own up to what he had done wrong. Do you need to own up to something you’ve done? Or are you playing the blame game, as the prisoners did? It’s a tempting strategy—and a popular one. When politicians, public officials, or celebrities get caught doing something wrong, they all seem to have ready-made stories about their innocence and about the involvement of others. They’re only too happy to point fingers. Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:31–32 give us insight into God’s attitude toward finger-pointing—that is, get rid of it. Charles Swindoll summarized blame this way: “Blame never affirms, it assaults. Blame never restores, it wounds. Blame never solves, it complicates. Blame never unites, it separates. Blame never smiles, it frowns. Blame never forgives, it rejects. Blame never forgets, it remembers. Blame never builds, it destroys.” We could add to that list, “Blame never convinces God; it makes you look bad in His eyes.” In Psalm 139:7–8, David wrote, “I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there” (NLT). His point is that nothing can be hidden from God. God sees everything. He doesn’t look in another direction when you point fingers because He already knows what you’ve done. Spiritually speaking, blame is a stall tactic. You blame others because you don’t want to own up to your guilt. Maybe it’s pride that causes you to look for scapegoats; maybe it’s denial. Whatever the cause, the longer you insist on blaming others and denying your guilt, the longer your guilt disrupts your relationship with your heavenly Father. The apostle John wrote, “If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts” (1 John 1:8–10 NLT). God already knows what you’ve done. And He stands ready to forgive and forget it. Sooner or later, you have to say, “I have sinned. I have done wrong. The problem is me.” The moment you stop blaming and accept full responsibility for your actions is the moment you start to heal. Reflection question: How do you avoid the temptation to blame others when you do wrong? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Leader Refined by FireAcompáñanos para un mensaje inspirador que explora cómo Moisés enfrentó el desánimo, los celos, la tergiversación, el rechazo y el resentimiento durante sus 40 años liderando a Israel. ¡Descubre cómo la fiel presencia de Dios lo sostuvo durante estos desafíos y puede hacer lo mismo por ti! En "Moisés Parte 10: Una Fe Refinada por el Fuego", aprenderemos formas prácticas de mantenernos firmes en nuestra fe cuando enfrentamos las mayores pruebas de la vida. Como nos recuerda Charles Swindoll, "Si tu caminar con Dios es consistente, todo el infierno se desatará. Pero todo el cielo vendrá a tu rescate". ¡No te pierdas esta palabra de aliento sobre cómo encontrar la victoria en medio del peligro y la aventura en tu jornada espiritual!//Join us for an inspiring message exploring how Moses faced discouragement, jealousy, misrepresentation, rejection, and resentment during his 40 years leading Israel. Discover how God's faithful presence carried him through these challenges and can do the same for you! In "Moses Part 10: A Faith Refined by Fire," we'll learn practical ways to stand firm in your faith when facing life's greatest tests. As Charles Swindoll reminds us, "If your walk with God is consistent, all hell will break loose. But all heaven will come to your rescue." Don't miss this encouraging word about finding victory amid danger and adventure in your spiritual journey!

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Jesus called all believers to make disciples (check Matthew 28:18-20). In the United States in 2025, it is easy to feel like we don't have time to do ministry, or our schedules are too full to give ourselves away to others. In this episode, we discuss two big shifts that can help you make disciples for the rest of your life. In this episode: • Different ages and seasons • Walking as wise, not unwise • Living an integrated life • Minister, don't build a ministry RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Intimacy with the Almighty by Charles Swindoll Creative Obedience Original Release Date: 02/013/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #231 – Don't Build a Ministry Do This Instead appeared first on Into the Harvest

Pastor Collin McKnight preaches live in Blairsville on week three of our series called Meet God Here. Throughout scripture God met with His people on the mountain, but now we can meet Him through Jesus wherever we go. Charles Swindoll said, "God enjoys turning wandering people into worshipers, transforming drifters into pilgrims who receive His words, follow His ways, believe His promises." Israel was called to the mountain to worship God, and today Jesus is the mountain to whom God is calling all who believe.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 NLT) The Christmas story is the greatest story ever told. But it isn’t a fairy tale; it’s history. It is His story. The Son of God, the Savior, God incarnate, entered our world when He was born in Bethlehem on the first Christmas. But why did God send His Son to Earth? Why did Jesus walk among us as a man? Why was all this done? It was so that God could give us the greatest gift of all: the gift of eternal life. Romans 6:23 says, “The free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23 NLT). The gift of Christmas is the gift of eternal life. That is why God came to this earth. When we open Christmas gifts, we’ll initially feel excited about them—or at least about some of them. But it won’t be long until they’re quickly outdated or forgotten. But God’s gift, the gift of eternal life, only grows in value as we begin to understand what it’s all about. What’s more, it isn’t a gift that we can only enjoy when death comes. It’s a gift that we can enjoy right now. That’s because one of the aspects of this gift of eternal life is something called justification. This is a unique, biblical word with a twofold meaning. First, it speaks of what God has taken away. And what has He taken away? Our sin. The moment we put our faith in Jesus Christ, our sins are instantaneously forgiven. Think of all the things you’ve done that you have regretted. God can forgive you of those things because of the death of Jesus on the cross. If you will turn from your sin and call it what it is, God will forgive you. Second, justification speaks of what God has put in place of our sin. When God justifies us, when we believe in Jesus, He places the righteousness of Christ into our account. And that balances the moral and spiritual budget for us. Pastor and author Charles Swindoll describes justification this way: “Justification is the sovereign act of God whereby He declares righteous the believing sinner—while he is still in a sinning state.” The Bible says, “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us” (Romans 5:1 NLT). The reason we can approach God, the reason we have access to God, and the reason that God will even hear our prayers is because of the gift He has given to us. And while this gift is free to us, it was bought with the blood of Jesus Christ. Do you know God in a personal way? If you’ve never asked Jesus to come into your life, will you do it today? This is why Jesus was born in Bethlehem. He came to bring you this gift. As Isaiah tells us, “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us” (9:6 NLT). He is God’s gift from Heaven. — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. –Charles Swindoll Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

To The Ends of the Earth: Standing Tall, Part 2Acts 26:1-32How do we Stand Tall as witnesses for Christ in a hostile world?1. Be RESPECTFUL. (vv. 1-3)2. RELAY your story. (vv. 4-18)3. Make the RESURRECTION and the call to REPENTANCE central. (vv. 19-23)4. RELY on God's help. (v. 22)5. Prepare yourself for REJECTION and RIDICULE. (vv. 24-26)“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” John 15:18 (NIV)6. Ask for a RESPONSE. (vv. 27-28)Just being NICE won't lead others to CHRIST.7. Pray RELENTLESSLY. (v. 29)"Pray that the Lord's message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes…” 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NLT)Takeaway: R you ready?"It is doubtful that you will ever be summoned to stand before kings and queens or be invited to address the political elite or high-ranking military officers; but you will have your own opportunities to stand and deliver. As you determine in your heart to stand tall, God will lay those opportunities before you when you least expect it. You can count on it. When He does, will you be ready?” - Charles Swindoll

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Septiembre 02, 2024 - Si usted escucho el programa anterior, escucho al pastor Carlos A. Zazueta citar al finado escritor Alan Redpath con lo siguiente: "Cuando Dios quiere hacer una tarea imposible, toma a una persona imposible y la aplasta". Palabras que el pastor Carlos ha escuchado al pastor Charles Swindoll decir muy a menudo. Hoy en Vision Para Vivir, el pastor Carlos ilustra como esta profunda declaracion se demuestra una y otra vez en la vida de Jesus. Y el principio se aplica tambien a toda la humanidad.

     The gospel is the good news that addresses the bad news of human sinfulness and separation from a holy God. Despite our helplessness and deserving of eternal punishment, God's solution is the gospel of grace, which reveals Jesus Christ took our sins upon Himself, died, was buried, and resurrected on the third day (1 Cor 15:3-4). At the cross, God judged our sin as His righteousness required, and pardons the sinner as His love desires. Salvation from eternal damnation is a free gift offered to all who trust in Christ alone, which emphasizes God's infinite grace rather than our human effort. This ultimate gift, paid for by Jesus's sacrifice, underscores the Bible's message that “the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom 6:23), highlighting God's generosity and the completeness of Christ's work on the cross. God is Holy      The Bible reveals God is holy. God declares of Himself, “I am holy” (Lev 11:44), the psalmist says, “holy is the LORD our God” (Psa 99:9), and the Seraphim declare, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts” (Isa 6:3). In her prayer, Hannah said, “There is no one holy like the LORD” (1 Sam 2:2). In these verses, the word “holy” translates the Hebrew word qadōsh (קָדוֹשׁ), which, according to James Swanson, refers “to being unique and pure in the sense of superior moral qualities.”[1] God's holiness is closely linked with His righteousness, justice, and perfection. Holiness denotes moral purity. J. Carl Laney states, “When we say ‘God is holy,' we mean He is totally separated from all that is unholy, defiling, or contrary to His nature. God's holiness is unique and distinctive in that it is without any contamination or impurity.”[2] Because God is absolutely holy, it is written, “no evil dwells with You” (Psa 5:4), “Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, and You cannot look on wickedness with favor” (Hab 1:13), and “God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). Evil is any thought, word, or act that is contrary to the character and will of God. According to Merrill F. Unger, moral evil “is the failure of rational and free beings to conform in character and conduct to the will of God.”[3]George Howley states, “God is separate from all evil and is in no way responsible for it…[and] It can only be attributed to the abuse of free-will on the part of created beings, angelic and human.”[4] Evil originates in the heart (Gen 6:5; Zech 8:17), is part of our nature (Matt 7:11), and results in evil actions (Neh 13:17; Prov 24:8; 1 Pet 3:12).[5] According to Scripture, “the LORD is righteous and He loves righteousness” (Psa 11:7). There is a time when “He is coming to judge the earth; and He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness” (Psa 96:13), and He will “judge the living and the dead” (2 Tim 4:1). Everyone is a Sinner      Sin is the failure to conform to God's perfect righteousness. Scripture reveals we are sinners “in Adam” (Rom 5:12-13; 1 Cor 15:21-22), sinners by nature (Psa 51:5; Jer 17:9; Rom 7:14-25; 13:12-14), sinners by choice (Eccl 7:20; Isa 59:2; Jam 1:14-15; 1 John 1:8, 10), born as “sons of disobedience” (Eph 2:2), and are “by nature children of wrath” (Eph 2:3). The Bible reveals “there is no one who does not sin” (1 Ki 8:46), and “there is not a righteous man on earth who continually does good and who never sins” (Eccl 7:20). Isaiah wrote, “All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way” (Isa 53:6a). Paul stated that we “are all under sin” (Rom 3:9), and “there is none righteous, not even one” (Rom 3:10), for “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). James wrote, “we all stumble in many ways” (Jam 3:2a), and John declared, “If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us... If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us” (1 John 1:8, 10). This means everyone stands guilty before God. Good Works Do Not Save      Good works have no saving merit before God. Isaiah wrote, “all of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment” (Isa 64:6a). Paul wrote, “a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified” (Gal 2:16), for “by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph 2:8-9), and God “saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works” (2 Tim 1:9), and “He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness” (Tit 3:5a). Though human good works may have value in the sight of other people, they have absolutely no saving merit in God's sight. None at all! The Solution of the Cross      We are helpless to save ourselves, but God made a way, and this because He loves us and desires our salvation. He loves us so much that He sent His Son into the world to pay the sin debt we cannot pay. We're told, “By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:9-10). Nearly 2,000 years ago, God the Father sent God the Son into the world to take upon Himself humanity (Isa 7:14; Luke 1:30-35; John 1:1; 14; Heb 10:5), to be free from sin (2 Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15; 1 Pet 2:22; 1 John 3:5) and to live a perfectly righteous life. Jesus said, “I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me” (John 6:38; cf., John 7:29; 8:29; Gal 4:4). Jesus was sent by the Father to be “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29), for “God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16).      Jesus willingly went to the cross and paid our sin-debt (John 10:18). His death was a penal substitutionary sacrifice for us, as the Son of Man came “to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). Paul wrote, “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom 5:8). Peter said, “Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God” (1 Pet 3:18). His death on the cross was for all sins for all time, for “the death that He died, He died to sin once for all” (Rom 6:10), He “offered one sacrifice for sins for all time” (Heb 10:12), and “He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world” (1 John 2:2). Because of Jesus' death on the cross, God “canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross” (Col 2:14). There's nothing for us to add to Jesus' work on the cross. Having paid our sin debt in full on the cross, Jesus said, “It is finished!” (John 19:30), and then He died.      After Jesus died for our sins, He was buried in a grave, and raised on the third day, as Scripture reveals (1 Cor 15:3-4). And “Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again” (Rom 6:9). After Jesus's resurrection, He was seen alive by hundreds of people (1 Cor 15:5-8), and those eye witnesses provided a written record of what they saw and heard (Luke 1:1-4; John 20:30-31; 2 Pet 1:16-18). God's offer of salvation is available for everyone. The Bible speaks of “God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim 2:3b-4), who has brought “salvation to all men” (Tit 2:11), and is “not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance” (2 Pet 3:9).      The cross is God's righteous solution to the problem of sin, as well as His greatest display of love toward sinners. At the cross, God judged our sin as His righteousness required, and pardons the sinner as His love desires. To understand the cross of Christ is to understand the heart of God toward a fallen world He wants to save. If someone perishes eternally, it is because they failed to respond to God and His drawing them to Himself (John 3:18; 5:39-40; Acts 7:51). All who end up in the lake of fire are there by personal choice, not because God failed to love them or make provision for their eternal salvation.      Once we hear the good news about what Christ accomplished for us, we are asked to place our faith in Him, to “Believe in the Lord Jesus” for salvation (Acts 16:31). Jesus is the object of our faith. To believe in Christ as our Savior means we trust Him to accomplish for us what we cannot accomplish ourselves: eternal salvation from the lake of fire. Faith in Christ is the only condition for salvation. Faith does not save. Christ saves. Faith is merely the instrument by which we receive the gift of God. Only the empty hand of faith accepts the gift. It offers nothing, but is open to receive that which is offered by another. No payment is required by us to receive it. Christ alone saves. No one else can save us, including ourselves. Salvation is a Free Gift from God      Salvation is a gift from the Lord. It is the most precious gift ever offered. And though the gift was very expensive to God, it is absolutely free to us. The precious gift of our salvation was paid in full by the Lord Jesus Christ who died for our sins, who hung between heaven and earth and paid our sin-debt. According to God's Word, “the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom 6:23). The words “free gift” translate the Geek noun charisma (χάρισμα) which, according to BDAG, refers to “that which is freely and graciously given, favor bestowed, gift.”[6] And Joseph Thayer defines it as “a gift of grace; a favor which one receives without any merit of his own.”[7] Paul, when writing to the Christians at Ephesus, said, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph 2:8-9; cf., Rom 4:4-5; Tit 3:5). To say we are saved by grace means our salvation is unearned and undeserved in any way. God's gift of salvation is totally apart from any good works we may produce, and since good works do not save, bad works cannot unsave (though they can bring divine discipline). A gift focuses on the graciousness of the giver, whereas a reward focuses on the work of the recipient. Salvation is NOT a reward for work we've accomplished; rather, it is a free gift from God and based totally on the finished work of Christ. We pay nothing. Jesus paid it all.      The realization that salvation is offered freely, based solely on the perfect work of Jesus on the cross, offers profound relief to the person who has been laboring under the yoke of a works-based system. Those who operate under a works-based system of salvation will never reach a place of certainty in their relationship with God, for they will never know whether they have done enough to gain entrance into heaven. But the truth that salvation is a grace-gift from God, received by faith alone, liberates those who accept it. When properly grasped, God's gospel of grace alleviates the pressure to perform and the fear of falling short and brings a deep sense of peace and joy, knowing our salvation is secure, not because of our own efforts, but because of Christ's finished work. Peace comes when we look to Christ and the promises of Scripture and not ourselves. This gospel of grace message transforms our relationship with God from one of fear and striving to one of gratitude and love, as the focus moves from what we must do to what Christ has already done on our behalf. This grace-based approach encourages us to live out our faith from a place of thankfulness rather than obligation, resulting in a more authentic and joyful Christian life. The Benefits of the Cross      At the moment of faith in Christ, the benefits of the cross are applied to us. Scripture reveals we are forgiven all our sins (Acts 10:43; Eph 1:7), given “eternal life” (John 5:24; 10:28; Rom 6:23), the “gift of righteousness” (Rom 5:17; Phil 3:9), have “peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom 5:1), become “children of God” (John 1:12; Gal 3:26), are “justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus” (Rom 3:24), are “rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred to the kingdom of His beloved Son” (Col 1:13), and are blessed “with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ” (Eph 1:3). Furthermore, as Christians, we are among those “whose names are in the book of life” (Phil 4:3). As a result, “there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom 8:1). We will never experience the lake of fire. Never. As Christians, “our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Phil 3:20). Good Works Should Follow Salvation      To be eternally saved, the only condition is faith alone in Christ alone (John 3:16; 20:31; Acts 4:14; 16:31). That's all. Once saved and justified in God's sight, the Lord expects us to submit to Him in total obedience in all areas of life (Matt 28:20; Rom 12:1-2; Jam 4:7), and to learn His Word in order to live His will in every particular (2 Tim 2:15; 3:16-17; 1 Pet 2:2).      After salvation-justification, the Lord directs us to begin a lifelong journey of faith (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38; 11:6), and to “press on to maturity” (Heb 6:1). This glorifies God, edifies others, and results in the best life possible in this world. Good works is what God expects of His people. Jesus said, “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven” (Matt 5:16). Paul wrote, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them” (Eph 2:10). The Lord instructs us “to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age” (Tit 2:12) and to be “zealous for good deeds” (Tit 2:14). We agree with Paul who wrote, “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith” (Gal 6:10). God clearly calls His people to a life of obedience and good works. There is no question about this. The Scriptures are plain on the matter, instructing us, “like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior” (1 Pet 1:15). It is never the will of God that we sin; however, when we sin (and there is no Christian who does not sin), it is always His will that we handle it biblically by means of confession (1 John 1:9), which always results in forgiveness and restoration of fellowship. If we fail to walk in regular obedience to the Lord, we are subject to divine discipline in time (Heb 12:5-11), and loss of rewards in eternity (1 Cor 3:10-15; 2 John 1:8). Though believers may turn from the Lord and pursue a life of sin, these will also experience divine punishment, even to the point of physical death (1 Cor 11:30; 1 John 5:16-17), but will not forfeit their salvation, which is not possible (John 10:28).      In summary, salvation is free. The Lord Jesus purchased it for us on the cross, and He offers it without cost to those who place their trust in Him. It is freely offered and freely received, and there's nothing for us to pay. That's grace. Our justification before God is a one-and-done event that happens at the moment of faith in Christ. Good works are not a prerequisite, corequisite, or postrequisite to salvation. That is, beyond simple faith in Christ, nothing is required of us before, during, or after we believe in Him as our Savior. We are saved by grace alone (we don't deserve it), through faith alone (not by works), in Christ alone. Good works should follow salvation (Eph 2:10; Gal 6:10), but they are never the condition of it.      Once saved, God calls us to a lifelong process of sanctification. Sanctification is the life we live after being justified, and this process continues until we leave this world, either by death or rapture. The sanctified life requires us to learn and live God's Word (2 Tim 2:15; 1 Pet 2:2; 2 Pet 3:18), walk by faith (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38), be filled with the Spirit (Eph 5:18), walk by the Spirit (Gal 5:16), and make ongoing good choices to stay on the path of God's will. Dr. Steven R. Cook     [1] James Swanson, “קָדוֹשׁ”, Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains : Hebrew (Old Testament) (Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997). [2] J. Carl Laney Jr., eds. Charles Swindoll and Roy Zuck, “God is Holy”, Understanding Christian Theology (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2003), 188. [3] Merrill Frederick Unger, “Evil” The New Unger's Bible Dictionary (Chicago: Moody Press, 1988), 382. [4] George Howley, “Evil,” ed. D. R. W. Wood et al., New Bible Dictionary (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996), 349. [5] To be evil means we conform ourselves to Satan's world-system (1 John 2:15-16), and that we, by default, are self-centered and not God-centered. To be righteous means we are conformed to God's character and will, both in a salvific and sanctified way. [6] William Arndt et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 1081. [7] Joseph Henry Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament: Being Grimm's Wilke's Clavis Novi Testamenti (New York: Harper & Brothers., 1889), 667.

In this episode, we reflect on a profound saying from Charles Swindoll that guides us in navigating unexpected obstacles. Regardless of the circumstances, we hold the power to determine our response and reaction. Join us as we explore how fostering an attitude of joy, self-care, self-love, and compassion can empower us to face challenges with resilience and grace. Above all, may this episode inspire you to embrace a profound love for yourself, enriching your journey toward personal growth and fulfillment.

Unless the Lord Builds The House 1 Samuel 1:28 ; Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Psalm 127:3 1. THE FOUNDATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL FAMILY (Psalms 127:1–2) Psalm 127:1-2 What is necessary (127:1) The home must be built by the Lord (127:1) The home must be protected by the Lord (127:1) What is needless (127:2) Laboring in anxious independence of God is vain (127:2), but working under God and in obedience to His ways is fruitful (cf. 1:3). 2. The Blueprint for Construction (Deuteronomy 6:4–7) (1) Personal commitment (2) Parental communication In speech In symbols In surroundings Some years ago the city of Houston Texas waged an ad campaign to deter juvenile crime, the Houston Police Depart-ment came up with “Twelve Rules for Raising Juvenile Delinquent Children.” Begin with infancy to give the child everything he wants. In this way he will grow up to believe the world owes him a living. When he picks up bad words, laugh at him. This will make him think that it is cute. Never give him any spiritual training. Wait until he is twenty-one and then let him “decide for himself.' Avoid use of the word “wrong.” It may develop a guilt complex. This will condition him to believe later, when he is arrested for stealing a car, that society is against him and he is being persecuted. Pick up everything he leaves lying around. Do everything for him so that he will be experienced in throwing all responsibility on others. Let him read any printed matter he can get his hands on. Be careful, that the silverware and drinking glasses are sterilized, but let his mind feast on garbage. Quarrel frequently in the presence of your children. In this way they won't be shocked when the home is broken up later. Give a child all the spending money he wants. Never let him earn his own. Satisfy his every craving for food, drink and comfort. See that every sensual desire is gratified. Take his part against neighbors, teachers and policemen. They are all prejudiced against your child. When he gets into real trouble, apologize for yourself by saying, “I never could do anything with him. Prepare for a life of grief. You will likely have it. [Quoted by Charles Swindoll. You and Your Child. (Nashville, Nelson Pub., 1977) pp. 63-64.]

Episodio 34. Tal vez no estás tan enredado como crees y posiblemente el problema no es tan grande como te lo han hecho saber. A lo mejor solo estás distraído y necesitas abrir los ojos. Pídele al Señor sabiduría para detectar trampas y no caer en ellas. ¡Enfócate en lo que Dios te está llamando a hacer!. Encuéntrame en redes sociales y sigamos la conversación: Facebook:   / soydanieltv   Instagram:   / soydanieltv   Tiktok:   / soydanieltv_   Threads: http://threads.net/@soydanieltv En este episodio te recomiendo el libro: Oraciones Peligrosas, El Poder para Cambiar y Gana la Guerra en tu mente. Los 3 libros son del mismo autor: Craig Groeschel, también te recomiendo la Biblia que estamos usando para los episodios de Simple Cristiano en su traducción NTV, la Biblia de estudio Charles Swindoll. Estos materiales puedes adquirirlos con un descuento especial si vives en México, a través de mis amigos de Literatura Bíblica Arcoíris. Mándales un mensaje por acá: Instagram:   / literatura_biblica_arcoiris   Facebok:   / libreriaarcoirisaguscalientes   Si les dices que vas de parte de SoyDanielTV te darán descuentos y promociones exclusivas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplecristiano/message

Pastor Josh Hall continues this Wednesday evening study, "So You Want to Be Like Christ," based on Charles Swindoll's book by the same title. In this episode, he looks at the discipline of "Humility." 1. The Motivation - vv. 1 - 2 2. The Method - vv. 3 -4 3. The Model - vv. 5 - 11

Pastor Josh Hall continues this Wednesday evening study, "So You Want to Be Like Christ," based on Charles Swindoll's book by the same title. In this episode, he looks at the discipline of "Silence and Solitude." 1. The Example Set - Mark 1:35-39; Luke 5:12 2. A Pattern to Be Followed - Psalm 46 In verse 1, the Psalmist acknowledges God as our "refuge and strength." Then each of 3 sections ends with a "Selah," perhaps indicating a pause to reflect. 1) When the world is upside down (vv. 1 - 3) 2) When the world turns against us (vv. 4 - 7) 3) "Be still and know that I am God" (vv. 8 - 11) 3. A Goal to Be Pursued - Philippians 3:10-14

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Pastor Josh Hall continues this Wednesday evening study, "So You Want to Be Like Christ," based on Charles Swindoll's book by the same title. In this episode, he begins discussing the discipline required and introduces the subject of "Intimacy." From the text in Revelation, he draws out 3 actions for one who has "lost your first love" (v. 4). 1. Remember 2. Repent 3. Return

Pastor Josh Hall begins a new Wednesday evening study, "So You Want to Be Like Christ," based on Charles Swindoll's book by the same title. In this episode, he introduces the study with the premise found in 1 Timothy 4:6-7: "Train Yourself for Godliness." 1. Training Requires Discipline 2. Training Requires Pain 3. Training Requires Perseverance and Consistency 4. Training Requires a Goal

We are all under pressure whether it's expectations, trying to achieve something, or even the weight of trying not to disappoint people. But - it isn't always an enemy, sometimes it can even be a gift. Over the next 12 weeks, we will walk through Galatians on Tuesdays and a different guest will join me on Thursdays. We'll answer questions like - have I really accepted who I am and who I am not? Can I let other people be different, think differently? When do I know when I've messed up too many times for God? Let's talk about it. HELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter Sign up for texts from Jennie and TeamCONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | PinterestRESOURCES:Abba's Child by Brennan ManningGrace Awakening by Charles Swindoll

Create Sales meetings in minutes. Lisa Thal is an Author, Speaker, and Business Coach. She has over 36 years of marketing, sales, and leadership experience. She wrote the book "Three Word Meetings."  Lisa coaches leaders on creating sales and business meetings with fun and interesting 3-word topics to create a conversation and inspire your sales team.   Episode 212: What we have 90% control over when reacting to a challenge. This weeks three words, Attitude is Everything!   Last week was a tough week. My brother-in-law, Herb, passed away unexpectedly. Two weekends earlier, we had a family pool swimming, laughing, and enjoying each other. Then, about a week later, he passed away unexpectedly.    I had the privilege and honor to speak at his service on behalf of the family about this great man - Herb Birkenhauer.    Herb was a great son, brother, brother-in-law, Uncle, Grandfather, Father, Friend, and Husband for 43 years. He also was a great teacher!   A teacher on how to live Life!     I shared the story of a little note that hung on his refrigerator as a reminder and guide on how he lived his Life every day, even when facing Cancer!    This little note centered around one word: how Herb lived. One word that Herb's family believes defined how he approached each day is ATTITUDE!   It's easy to have a great attitude when things are going great.  But what about those hard days?  How about those dark days? How is your Attitude in those moments?  This was his secret weapon to get through those hard days. Herb never complained, but he was there to listen and encourage others to adopt the same positive Attitude.    He wanted to help others. Just a few weeks ago, my nephew Adam told me that his mom, Carol, asked him to replace a chimney cap on the roof. When Adam showed up, Herb had already climbed up on the top and fixed it, saying to Adam, in his sweet way, Let's keep this between us!   Herb was here for many reasons, and one I believe in my heart was to teach us how we approach our days, especially those challenging moments. Perhaps we can use it to guide our lives and business. We can learn to react, learn, and grow from every situation.   Here is what Herb read every morning -  Attitude from Charles Swindoll. The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say or do.  It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.  We cannot change the past, we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable.  The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.  I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you, we are in charge of our attitude!   One word we all have control over when facing those challenging moments - is our Attitude!  Remembering, Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you react.   The world was a better place because of Herb!     Thanks for joining me this week. Could you do me a favor? If you think someone can benefit from this episode, share it and rate it, or subscribe to where you get your favorite podcasts.     Create engaging sales meetings in minutes!  My easy-to-use process can quickly create impactful meetings tailored to your team's needs.    Learn more at www.Threewordmeetings.com.        

Sermon Notes Song of Songs 2:8 NIV Listen! My beloved! Look! Here he comes, leaping across the mountains, bounding over the hills. We are 25 verses in, with at least 18 compliments and not one harsh word. Song of Songs 2:9 NIV My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look! There, he stands behind our wall, gazing through the windows, peering through the lattice. Song of Songs 2:10 NIV My beloved spoke and said to me, "Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me." Song of Songs 2:11-12 NIV "See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land." Song of Songs 2:13 NIV "The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me." Song of Songs 2:14 NIV My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. How are your words and actions building up the one you love? Song of Songs 2:15 NIV Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom. "It's the slow leaks, not the blow outs; the insidious pests we seldom even consider that cut away at the heart of a home until it crumbles and two people end up walking away." - Charles Swindoll, Strike the Original Match Dating is for the purpose of discovering the kind of person you want to spend the rest of your life with. "If you do not allow yourself to rush into falling for someone that you have not become friends with first, you will be more sure when you let yourself go to the next step. Certainly, you might find yourself having all sorts of feelings. Enjoy them. But do not believe them. Only believe your experience of getting to know a person and seeing if you can share at a deep level. See if you find that he or she is a person of the kind of character you would trust as a friend. And as important as all of that, see if that person is a person that you would like spending time with if there were no romance at all. That is the one true measure of a friend, a person with whom you like to spend time, having no regard to how you are spending it. "Hanging out" is fulfilling in and of itself. And that, long-term, requires character, and in the deepest of friendships, shared values as well. You would want your best friends to be honest, faithful, deep, spiritual, responsible, connecting, growing, loving, and the like. Make sure that those qualities are also present in the person you are falling in love with." - Dr. Henry Cloud, Boundaries in Dating Song of Songs 2:16-17 NIV My beloved is mine, and I am his; he browses among the lilies. Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or like a young stag on the rugged hills. A relationship is ready to get to the serious stage when you have seen their worst days, and still feel totally safe with them emotionally, relationally, physically, and historically. "A person who truly loves you should be able to handle the full truth about you. I met a man who fell in love with, courted, and married a young woman who had once been the "pass around" girl in her college. She had been through twenty or more sexual affairs during her college days. By the time she met the man she later married, she had come to her senses, committed her life to the Lord, and was deeply embarrassed about her past. Nevertheless, she confessed her past to her husband. She wanted no secrets between them. What was his response? He wept openly for the pain and grief she had suffered. He rejoiced that she had come to Christ. His love for her increased because he saw the transformation in her life as both a miracle from God and an act of courage on her part. He became her protector, loving her in a way that gave her a genuine shield against the world." – Tommy Nelson, The Book of Romance Song of Songs 3:1-3 NIV All night long on my bed I looked for the one my heart loves; I looked for him but did not find him. I will get up now and go about the city, through its streets and squares; I will search for the one my heart loves. So I looked for him but did not find him. The watchmen found me as they made their rounds in the city. "Have you seen the one my heart loves?" "The image of this young lady walking the night streets by herself is one that emphasizes her solitude, her loneliness without Solomon. Marriage provides the security to deal with issues, and to do so as a team. The dream is helping her understand how much she needs that security." – Dr. David Jeremiah Song of Songs 3:4-5 NIV Scarcely had I passed them when I found the one my heart loves. I held him and would not let him go till I had brought him to my mother's house, to the room of the one who conceived me. Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you by the gazelles and by the does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires. When both people feel heard, safe, loved, built-up, pursued, and desired – physical intimacy is the natural outcome.

I recently read an article about how our attitude depends on what we eat and when we eat as it has a major impact on our performance and moods. We have heard often, "You are what you eat." According to Dr. Jack Gropple, a well known nutrition and fitness expert, he tells us how to have a better attitude. He states that we need to remember what your mother said about breakfast - don't skip it. Gropple says, "No ifs, ands, and buts - eat breakfast. Breakfast is most important. He tells us why it is so important. "After a good night's sleep, your body is nearly devoid of glucose or blood sugar. You need to replenish. When you eat a proper breakfast, your cognitive abilities, your energy, and your attitude are better. Cereals and grains are good and even a little fat is okay." He tells us that eating for attitude and energy is a day long project. The rule, according to Gropple is simple. Eat four or five small meals, not three big meals. A hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner is old thinking. To keep your metabolism up, your blood sugar from dropping, and yourself energized, you need to eat a small breakfast, a healthy mid morning snack, a small dinner, and a healthy snack. He even suggest certain foods for certain times of the day. For energy in the afternoon, for example, many people opt for a light lunch like a salad. This is one of the worst things you can do because when you eat carbohydrates your body releases an amino acid called tritophan. "That amino acid," he says, "triggers a hormone that has a relaxing effect. Not good if you have a busy afternoon planned. Select a chicken sandwich on rye bread and skip the mayonnaise," he says, "the protein causes a release of the amino acid triosine, another big word with a simple meaning - energy." And what about that late night snack? "Carbohydrates make you feel calm. If you have to eat late, eat carbohydrates," he concludes. Did you expect another warm thoughts column on attitudes? Thanks to Dr. Jack Gropple, a very well known nutrition and fitness expert on the subject. I'd love to discuss this a little more with him. Yes, you guessed it, just over a cup of tea. Warm Thoughts: The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for the day. We cannot change the past. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have and this is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our attitudes. Charles Swindoll. Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G Werner Published in the Marion Record August 23rd, 1998.Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

Of all the Warm Thoughts columns I have ever written, perhaps the ones pertaining to "thoughts on attitude" have received the most favorable comments from my readers. Recently I read about Jerry who had a very positive attitude. It inspired me so much and it may have a positive effect on any summertime blues that may be coming our way in this season of the year. Jerry was the kind of guy who was always in a good mood and had something positive to say at all times. He owned his own business and his employees love to work with him. He was a natural motivator. If an employee had a bad day, Jerry was there talking about how to look at the positive side of the situation. "Employees who learn from their mistakes are better employees," he would always say. When he was asked how he could be so positive, he would reply, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself, 'Jerry, you have two choices today: You can choose to be in a good mood or a bad mood. I choose a good mood.' Each time something bad happens I can learn every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaints, or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive." One day Jerry left the back door of his business open and he was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers. While trying to open the safe, his hand shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combination. The robbers panicked and shot him. Luckily Jerry was found relatively quickly and rushed off to the local trauma center. After eighteen hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with fragments of bullets still in his body. When asked what had gone through his mind when the robbery took place, he told his story: "The first thing was that I should have locked the back door. Then, as I lay on the floor, I remembered I had two choices: I could choose to live or I could choose to die. I choose to live. The paramedics were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the emergency room and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses I really got scared. In their eyes, I read, "He's a dead man." I just knew I needed to take action. But they were shouting questions at me. The nurse asked me if I was allergic to anything. "Yes," I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working just waiting for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, "Bullets!!" Over their laughter I told them I am choosing to live, operate on me as if I am alive, not dead." Yes, Jerry lived thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. We all can learn from him that every day we have a choice to live fully. Winsome Words: The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Charles Swindoll. May you have many warm thoughts on attitude! Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G Werner Published in the Marion Record July 16th, 1998.Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

¿Cómo puedo mejorar mi vida me pregunto un joven el otro día? Rápidamente le respondí diciendo: Al mejorar tu actitud. Creo firmemente que cada ser humano puede mejorar su vida mejorando su actitud, porque de todas las cosas que llevamos puesta, nuestra actitud es la más importante. La actitud parece ser una pequeña cosa, pero marca una gran diferencia. Como bien lo leí un día: Nuestra actitud hacia la vida determina la actitud de la vida hacia nosotros. De modo que, si aprendemos a cambiar nuestra actitud, habremos creado uno de los mejores hábitos que nos puede ayudar en nuestra vida. El predicador Charles Swindoll comentó en uno de sus libros que la actitud lo es todo en la vida porque es un 10% lo que te pasa y un 90% el cómo reaccionas. Esta es una gran verdad. Muchas de las problemáticas y dilemas con los que lidiamos en la vida tienen que ver con la manera como reaccionamos a las cosas que nos pasan. Así que si mejoras tu actitud mejorarás tu calidad de vida. ¿Deseas hacerlo? Hoy puede ser un buen comienzo que puede traer cambios permanentes para ti y para los que están alrededor tuyo. La Biblia dice en Filipenses 2:13, “13 porque Dios es el que en vosotros produce así el querer como el hacer, por su buena voluntad (RV1960)

"First impressions never have a second chance”, quote by Charles Swindoll. It is said to never judge a book by its cover, but when have you ever picked up a ragged book to read? How we initially present ourselves is important, but how we actually show up is everything. Do you know how your first impression is perceived by others? Probably not. The bigger questions is, do you mold to fit the perception or do you stay true  and change the perception? First impressions are tough because of that irresistible urge called judgement which precedes an actual first engagement. Coach and Doc look at the various facets of how we see ourselves, especially through the judgmental lens of others. Now grab that sip and toast with us as we peel back the layers to a better understanding of First Impressions.   Sip of the Day: Cuba Libre (Rum and Coke for you old heads!). 2oz of rum, fresh lime squeezed, and topped with coke to taste.    Questions, reviews and topics you would like to hear on the show: Website: podcastsoe.com Instagram: @soe_podcast YouTube: Sippin On Excellence Connect with Doc! Website: huntspine.com Instagram: @leonelhunt Connect with Coach KJ! Website: coachkj.com Instagram: @coachkjknows

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Welcome to Day 2142 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom The Gospel of John – 10 – Jesus Heals At A Distance – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 03/27/2022 The Gospel of John – Part 2 Presentation Of The Word – Jesus Heals At A Distance Today we continue our Good News series according to John the Apostle. Jesus shows us evidence that his healing is not based on physical contact, but the faith of the person asking must be in accordance with God's will. Today's passage continues last week's message, John 4:43-54, on Page 1653 in the Pew Bible. Follow along as I read. After the two days, he left for Galilee. (Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) When he arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him. They had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, for they also had been there. Once more, he visited Cana in Galilee, where he had turned the water into wine. And there was a certain royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. When this man heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea, he went to him and begged him to come and heal his son, who was close to death. “Unless you people see signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “you will never believe.” The royal official said, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” “Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. While he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living. When he inquired as to the time when his son got better, they said to him, “Yesterday, at one in the afternoon, the fever left him.” Then the father realized that this was the exact time at which Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” So he and his whole household believed. This was the second sign Jesus performed after coming from Judea to Galilee. Jesus was a “faith healer,” but not what we think of today when you hear about faith healers on TV or ones that make a public spectacle of their healing.  Many of today's “faith healers” also have a money-making component. In today's message, we will see that Jesus did not need to be physically present for healing.  I can't heal anyone, nor am I a “conduit” of God's healing power. Frankly, the supposed healings performed today by certain notable figures bear little resemblance to the “signs” offered by Jesus and His apostles. However, this is not to say I don't believe in supernatural healing. I do.  While I don't have a personal story of instantaneous miraculous healing, let me share a recently-read story.  Pastor and former president of Dallas Theological Seminary, Charles Swindoll, who I respect as a solid Bible teacher, shared this story in one of his books. “I am aware of and read about examples in which the healing power of God left doctors speechless.  On one occasion, a close friend developed a malignancy on the side of his tongue. By its diagnosis, it had spread to the lymph nodes and through a part of his upper torso. As a father of four with a full life and a promising career ahead, he needed to prepare a will, get his house in order, and begin turning his business over to associates. Several of his friends, including me, were not able to be with him right away, so we agreed to pray

Marzo 28, 2023 - Durante esta serie titulada Alimentese de las Escrituras, el pastor Carlos A. Zazueta ha ilustrado las disciplinas personales del pastor Charles Swindoll. Si usted es un pastor o un laico, hoy en Vision Para Vivir, el pastor Carlos explica como abrir el libro de Dios y leerlo con comprension.

Marzo 27, 2023 - Hoy en Vision Para Vivir, ya casi llegamos a la culminacion de esta serie titulada Alimentese de las Escrituras donde el pastor Carlos nos ha guiado a traves del proceso que el pastor Charles Swindoll ha empleado en su estudio personal durante casi sesenta anos. Para la conclusion de este mensaje titualdo Hacer una degustacion: Comprender donde encajamos en la historia el pasaje que se ha estudiando es Marcos 4, donde Jesus conto la historia del agricultor que echaba semillas.

Marzo 23, 2023 - En las ultimas semanas, hemos estado escuchando la seire practica titulada Alimentese de las Escrituras. Estamos en la recta final, ya que pronto concluiremos esta serie de estudios. A lo largo de esta serie, el pastor Carlos A. Zazueta ha descrito cuidadosamente las tecnicas que el pastor Charles Swindoll ha aplicado en su estudio personal de la Biblia durante casi sesenta anos. Y hoy ilustrara el proceso citando una historia que Jesus conto en el libro de Marcos.

Marzo 21, 2023 - En estas ultimas semanas, el pastor Carlos A. Zazueta nos ha llevado a traves de los pasos de estudio que el pastor Charles Swindoll ha usado los ultimos sesenta anos de su ministerio al preparar su propio estudio biblico. Recuerda cuales son? Los pasos son observacion, interpretacion, correlacion y aplicacion, lo que el pastor Carlos llama exposicion.

Marzo 07, 2023 - Ya sea que sea un cristiano relativamente nuevo o un veterano experimentado de la fe, probablemente se haya encontrado hojeando pasajes biblicos que ha leído muchas veces antes. Pero las Escrituras son vivas y activas, asi que no importa con que frecuencia las hayas leido... siempre hay algo nuevo que aprender de cada versiculo de la Biblia! Hoy en Vision Para Vivir, el pastor Carlos A. Zazueta continua con la serie Alimentese de las Escrituras, en donde comparte el proceso personal que el, al igual que el pastor Charles Swindoll, usan al leer y entender la Biblia.

Marzo 03, 2023 - Hasta que aprendamos a cocinar, es probable que dependamos de cenas rapidas en el microondas y suframos una dieta poco equilibrada. De la misma manera, si nunca aprendemos a leer la Biblia por nuestra cuenta, estaremos espiritualmente desnutridos. En esta practica serie titulada Alimentese de las Escrituras, el pastor Carlos A. Zazueta explica las tecnicas personales del pastor Charles Swindoll para prepara comidas espirituales. . . ensenandonos como alimentar nuestras almas con la mesa del banquete de la Palabra de Dios.

Febrero 20, 2023 - Hoy, el pastor Carlos A. Zazueta presenta una nueva serie practica que ha titulado Alimentese de las Escrituras. En muchos aspectos, este estudio ha tardado sesenta anos en realizarse. Durante las proximas semanas, usted escuchara al pastor Carlos describir las tecnicas que el pastor Charles Swindoll ha utilizado desde sus dias de seminario. Estas son lecciones transferibles para cualquiera que tenga curiosidad por aprender mas sobre la Biblia.

Welcome to January 22nd, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate having fun with our kids and the brownie's blonde cousin.  Charles Swindoll said that each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. Today is the day to make that investment count by letting our kids know how much we love them. Celebration of Life Day is about appreciating the Now, whether it's a walk in the park together, coloring or reading a book. Kids grow up much faster than we can imagine. And while your children may be racing towards adulthood, they are never too old to appreciate your attention and encouragement. This day is for everyone who loves a youngster. It's a gentle reminder that the best thing you can give your children is time.  Did you know that the first brownies didn't have cocoa at all but got their color from molasses? It's believed that these dessert bars originated in Sandusky, Ohio at least 10 years before their chocolate cousins. When chocolate became the norm in the early 1900s they differentiated the bars by calling the original the blondie. This name appeared in recipe books of the 1940s and called for light brown sugar instead of molasses. Blondies have all the caramel sweetness of a chocolate chip cookie with the soft fudgy texture of a bar. On National Blonde Brownie Day enjoy this ultimate way to satisfy your sweet tooth. I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices