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Links & Mentions: Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult Email me: DrDYazdan@gmail.com Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching Leading Without Micromanaging: How to Build a Team That Doesn't Depend on You for Everything In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest struggles dental practice owners face: the difference between leadership and micromanagement. If you feel like your practice starts falling apart the second you step away… if your team constantly needs your approval, your input, or your problem-solving all day long… this episode is for you. Dr. Yazdan breaks down why so many dentists unintentionally become micromanagers, how it slowly creates burnout, and what it actually takes to build a strong, empowered team that can function without your constant involvement. This episode is a deep conversation about leadership, control, perfectionism, burnout, emotional regulation, delegation, and creating systems that allow your practice — and your life — to feel lighter. Because real leadership is not about controlling everyone around you. It's about building a practice that runs well because of the systems, standards, and culture you created. In This Episode, We Discuss: • The hidden difference between leadership and micromanagement • Why so many dentists accidentally train their teams to depend on them • The emotional and mental cost of over-functioning in your practice • How perfectionism impacts leadership and team confidence • Why fear often drives micromanaging behaviors • The reason your team may struggle to take initiative • How constant correction destroys ownership and confidence • Why some mistakes are necessary for growth • The importance of creating clear expectations and systems • How to stop becoming the “solution” for every problem • Questions that help your team think independently • The difference between delegating tasks vs delegating outcomes • How emotionally reactive leadership creates anxious teams • Why calm leadership creates stability and better performance • The connection between burnout and controlling behavior • Why female practice owners often carry extra emotional labor • How to create a practice that supports your life instead of consuming it • What true freedom and leadership actually look like as a business owner Ready to Take It to the Next Level? If you're ready to increase revenue while working less—and build a practice that actually feels in control—apply for Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice:
A profitable med spa can still be hard to scale, and even harder to sell. When the owner is responsible for every major decision, key patient relationships, team oversight, and day-to-day problem solving, the business carries more risk than the financials may initially show. In this episode, I sit down with Annie Robertson Hockey, president of Skytale Group, to talk about what makes a medical aesthetics or wellness practice more valuable over time. We cover owner dependence, scalable systems, clean financial reporting, revenue concentration, team incentives, and the operational work that gives practice owners more options as they grow. A Valuable Practice Can't Depend on One Person Many practice owners become the center of the business without realizing how difficult that makes the next stage of growth. They approve the decisions, solve the team problems, manage important relationships, and step in whenever something breaks. That may work for a period of time, but eventually the owner becomes the bottleneck. Start paying attention to where the practice still relies heavily on you. Which decisions come back to your desk? Which patients only want to see you? What happens when you take a week off? Those questions matter whether you are thinking about a future exit, adding locations, or simply trying to create more space in your own role. From a buyer's perspective, owner dependence is risk. From an operator's perspective, it also limits how much the practice can handle without adding more stress at the top. Build Systems Before Growth Exposes the Gaps A process that works for one location or a small team may fall apart at twice the volume. Practice owners need to look ahead and ask whether the current operation could support two, five, or even 10 times the activity without creating chaos. That means taking a closer look at the parts of the business that affect consistency, risk, and repeatability: Reduce dependence on a single provider, location, treatment, or revenue stream Document the operational systems that drive consistent patient experiences Track where new patients come from instead of relying on assumptions about marketing performance Build HR and sales processes that can function without constant owner involvement Review key performance indicators over time instead of reacting to isolated monthly results Automate repetitive processes when technology can improve consistency and reduce administrative burden Assign clear ownership to major functions across the team Pick an area that is creating friction, give it focused attention, and improve the process before moving on to the next one. A quarter spent strengthening one important function can be far more productive than trying to fix 10 things at the same time. (00:07:54) Framework for expansion and exit (00:10:25) Building enterprise value (00:16:48) Thinking in scalable systems (00:20:37) Managing revenue concentration risk (00:24:44) Defining clean financial data and metrics (00:37:20) Tying incentives to controllable actions (00:42:51) Managing HR and sales processes Your Financial Reports Should Help You Explain the Business Clean financials are not just about accurate bookkeeping. You should be able to look at your reports, identify the major trends, and explain what is driving the numbers. A buyer will want to understand whether growth came from a stronger marketing cohort, a new provider, one unusually productive location, a change in treatment mix, or something else entirely. You should want that same clarity as the owner. Without it, you are making decisions based on a snapshot instead of understanding how the business is actually changing. This is where trend analysis and a focused set of key performance indicators become useful. Track the metrics that help you make decisions, review them consistently, and stop collecting data simply because you can. More reporting does not automatically create better management. The Team Has to Be Able to Carry More of the Business Scaling exposes team issues that are easier to work around when the practice is smaller. Hiring, training, performance management, HR processes, and incentive plans all need more structure once the owner can no longer oversee every interaction. Pay particular attention to incentives. Employees should be rewarded for outcomes they can actually influence, with clear expectations and measurable responsibilities behind the plan. As the practice matures, capable leaders, documented processes, reliable financials, and a team that can operate without constant owner involvement make the business easier to expand, easier for a buyer to evaluate, and less dependent on you. Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn: Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence. Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners. Connect with Shannon: Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/ Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/ The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here. About Annie Robertson Hockey: Annie Robertson Hockey is the President of Skytale Group, a boutique investment banking, management consulting, and private capital firm. Prior to Skytale, Annie co-founded and served as co-CEO of Column, a nationally chartered infrastructure bank, where she currently serves as an Advisor and Board Member. She previously worked at Bain & Company, Goldman Sachs, and was an early employee at several Silicon Valley startups. Annie graduated with honors from both Stanford University and the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she was an Arjay Miller Scholar. She also serves on the board of a nonprofit focused on remediating youth economic inequality and advises the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and Stanford Women in Tech Entrepreneurship, supporting the development of female leaders. Connect with Annie and Skytale Group: Website: www.skytalegroup.com Email: info@skytalegroup.com Phone: (945) 235-7850
Episode 664 Schedule a one on one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl White and Jim Reed have an honest, unscripted conversation about one of the biggest challenges business owners and loan officers face: handling conflict, leading people well, and knowing when to delegate the things you're not naturally wired to do. Carl opens up about his own struggles with conflict avoidance, while Jim shares practical leadership insights on building teams around your strengths instead of trying to master every role yourself. Together, they explore why great leaders don't have to do everything themselves, how the right people and systems allow you to focus on revenue-producing activities, and why surrounding yourself with the right company, operations team, and support structure can dramatically accelerate your success. They also discuss hiring, accountability, fear-based decision making, and the importance of creating a culture built on trust rather than intimidation. The conversation closes with a powerful reminder that financial success isn't just about making more money. It's about creating the freedom to serve others, support the people you care about, and build a life with fewer regrets. Whether you're building your first team or leading a growing mortgage business, this episode offers practical leadership lessons and real-life perspective that will challenge the way you think about success, leadership, and growth.
Have you ever received one piece of feedback that made you question everything? Maybe someone replied to an email saying they didn't understand your offer. Maybe a colleague suggested changing your website or messaging. Suddenly, you're wondering if your entire strategy is wrong. As a service-based woman entrepreneur, do you tend to overthink feedback? In case you can relate, this episode offers a mindset shift that protects your confidence and keeps you from making emotional business decisions. Instead of reacting to every opinion, Nikki shares a simple framework for evaluating feedback with discernment so you stay focused on what truly moves your business forward. The Transformation Before listening, you may find yourself: Second-guessing your offers after one critical comment. Feeling pressure to change your messaging every time someone shares an opinion. Confusing isolated feedback with evidence that your strategy isn't working. Losing confidence because one person's perspective outweighs your own results. After listening, you learn how to: Evaluate feedback without immediately going into fix-it mode. Trust your data and client results instead of reacting emotionally. Stay calm, confident, and intentional in your business decisions. Strengthen your sales confidence by using discernment, not doubt. What You Learn In this episode, Nikki shares: Why not all feedback deserves equal weight. The four-question Earn the Right Filter for evaluating feedback before changing your strategy. How to recognize when someone's feedback is influenced by their own agenda. Why patterns matter more than isolated opinions. How trusting your client data creates stronger business decisions and greater confidence. A Quote Worth Remembering "Confidence doesn't come from ignoring feedback. It comes from knowing which feedback deserves your attention." Try This This Week The next time someone gives you feedback that makes you question yourself or your business, pause before making changes. Run it through Nikki's Earn the Right Filter: Has the person earned the right? Has the feedback earned the right? Has the intent earned the right? Has my own data earned more trust? Notice how much more confidently you make decisions when you create space between receiving feedback and reacting to it. Who This Episode Is For This episode is especially valuable when you: Feel uncomfortable with selling and tend to second-guess yourself. Depend on referrals and want more confidence in your marketing. Frequently change your messaging based on outside opinions. Want a relationship-based sales approach that feels natural instead of reactive. Are building a business based on confidence, clarity, and consistent client enrollment. Resources Mentioned The Earn the Right Filter framework. Learn more sales strategies and relationship-based selling techniques at www.yoursalesmaven.com Explore additional podcast episodes focused on sales confidence, sales mindset, consultative selling, and how to sell without being pushy. Strategic Next Step When you're ready to stop second-guessing your sales conversations and start enrolling more of the right clients through natural, confident communication, explore Nikki's coaching and training resources at Sales Maven. Discover proven, repeatable sales frameworks that create more consistent yeses while staying true to your values. About Nikki Rausch Nikki Rausch guides service-based women entrepreneurs who feel uncomfortable with selling to confidently enroll more clients through natural, relationship-based conversations. Through practical strategies and proven frameworks, you learn how to create consistent business growth while staying true to your values. Whether you're building sales confidence, improving client enrollment, or refining your sales communication, Nikki shows you how to create sales that feel natural and results that feel inevitable. You're invited to join the Sales Maven Society. Take advantage of this opportunity to get the support needed to increase your close rate. Bring your questions, concerns, and sales situations; Nikki provides answers and guidance. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click Join Today, and then check out and use coupon code 47trial to get your first month for$47.00! For more actionable sales tips, download the FREE Closing The Sale Ebook. Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society https://calendly.com/salesmaven/work-with-nikki-discussion
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Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body. Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.
No estúdio eixos, ao vivo durante o diálogos da transição na Energy Summit 2026, no Rio, o jornalista Gabriel Chiappini recebeu Márcio Dutra, CEO da Noxis Energy. A empresa desenvolve três projetos de refinaria no Nordeste brasileiro: Pecém (CE), Sergipe e Ilhéus (BA), com investimentos que somam bilhões de dólares e a promessa de reduzir a dependência externa do país por derivados de petróleo. Dutra explicou que o Brasil importa atualmente um navio de diesel por dia e que, sem novos investimentos em refino, esse número pode chegar a seis embarcações diárias até 2050. O projeto mais avançado é o do Porto do Pecém, que já conta com licença prévia, terreno e contrato de 40 anos, e pode se conectar diretamente à Margem Equatorial por meio de um duto de 50 km. Em Ilhéus, a Noxis aguarda a conclusão da Ferrovia de Integração Oeste-Leste (FIOL) e do Porto Sul para viabilizar um complexo industrial de 200 mil barris por dia, integrando petroquímica e biorrefino para produção de SAF. O executivo defendeu a diversificação energética como caminho para a segurança do país e criticou a visão da transição energética como um "interruptor", propondo o conceito de "adição energética" como solução mais realista.
Desde os anos 1990, fatores como a atividade humana, a poluição e as mudanças do clima amputaram o planeta de 40% dos seus estoques naturais. No começo do ano, um relatório do IPBES, a plataforma intergovernamental da ONU para a biodiversidade, alertou sobre os riscos desse declínio de seres vivos para a economia mundial e a estabilidade financeira. O desaparecimento progressivo de plantas, animais, insetos, moluscos e micróbios gera um efeito dominó na agricultura e nas cadeias de valor que, para muitos países, representam a maior parte do PIB. Ao mesmo tempo, essa erosão em curso eleva os custos de produção – em outras palavras, riqueza que deixa de ser gerada, à altura de US$ 2,7 trilhões por ano até 2030, avaliou o Banco Mundial em 2021. Novos estudos apontam que os dois efeitos combinados já teriam resultado em um prejuízo de 20% do PIB mundial, adverte o biólogo Marc-André Selosse, professor e pesquisador do Museu de História Natural de Paris. Autor de diversas obras, ele acaba de publicar De la biodiversité comme un humanisme ("A biodiversidade como humanismo", em tradução livre), no qual detalha o alto custo da degradação da natureza e defende que preservar a natureza significa proteger o ser humano. “Na produção de groselha na Borgonha, por exemplo, a polinização é crucial. Só que as populações de insetos nessas áreas caíram 98% nos últimos 40 anos, então os produtores criam pequenas abelhas solitárias altamente eficazes, nos arbustos da groselha. Desta forma, eles conseguem impulsionar a produção, dobrando ou até quadruplicando, mas precisam manter essas colônias de abelhas, que custam caro”, cita o professor francês. “O que quero dizer é que, às vezes, conseguimos aplicar 'soluções rápidas', mas estamos começando a sobrecarregar o sistema com encargos secundários, simplesmente porque não podemos mais contar com as funções que a biodiversidade naturalmente proporcionaria.” Dependência da natureza que os homens destroem Selosse evoca um recente relatório das agências de segurança interna e externa britânicas, no qual o MI5 e o MI6 constatam que os danos aos ecossistemas considerados essenciais para o equilíbrio do planeta – da Amazônia às florestas boreais, dos manguezais aos recifes de corais – são uma ameaça direta à segurança alimentar no Reino Unido, que importa 40% do que consome. Alimentos, água, fertilidade dos solos, qualidade do ar são serviços ambientais proporcionados pela natureza, mas que a interferência humana está colocando em risco. Em abril, um estudo realizado pela seguradora Swiss Re apontou que 55% do PIB mundial depende de uma biodiversidade “saudável”. “Existem espécies de grupos de seres vivos que são bem catalogados, como plantas ou animais, nos quais vemos a diversidade despencar. Já perdemos 5% das espécies de vertebrados, 7% das espécies de moluscos. Estamos vendo o processo acontecer”, afirma, em entrevista ao programa C'est pas du Vent, da RFI. “Perdemos um pouco menos de plantas, mas estima-se que desde que o homem apareceu na Terra, a velocidade de extinção dos animais aumentou em pelo menos 5 mil vezes. A de plantas, 500 vezes. Estes são dados que temos.” Perda de diversidade genética ameaça a sobrevivência Selosse chama a atenção para alguns casos: 80% dos insetos desapareceram em 30 anos, o número de pássaros na Europa caiu 30% em 15 anos e o de morcegos, em igual proporção, em ainda menos tempo, apenas uma década. O pesquisador salienta os riscos dessa perda de populações para a sobrevivência dos seres vivos. O desaparecimento de indivíduos leva à redução progressiva da diversidade genética de cada espécie, que hoje já é de pelo menos 10%. “Isso é preocupante porque é nesta diversidade genética que se encontram os indivíduos que possivelmente estarão adaptados às condições de amanhã: quando um novo agrotóxico começar a ser usado, quando o clima estiver um grau mais quente ou quando a concentração de microplásticos subir, quem vai conseguir sobreviver?”, salienta. “É a adaptabilidade das espécies que está em jogo. A perda de diversidade genética representa um enfraquecimento das espécies. Ela anuncia a ampliação do mecanismo de extinção, que por enquanto ainda é limitado a entre 5 e 10%”, indica o cientista. A entrevista completa de Marc-André Selosse à RFI pode ser ouvida aqui, em francês.
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A great chiropractic practice shouldn't depend on one person. It should depend on great systems. In this Chiropractic Deep Dive, we break down Dr. Noel Lloyd's clinic operating system for building a fully cross-trained team that can confidently handle vacations, sick days, staff transitions, and rapid growth without disrupting patient care. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why staff absences expose system weaknesses—not staffing problems The "sports team" approach to cross-training every position How to build a complete 10-tab Job Book for every role in your practice Why written systems outperform digital files during busy clinic days The five biggest cross-training mistakes most chiropractic offices make How recurring "flight reviews" keep your team confident and consistent Why employees should create and teach their own Job Books How cross-training increases employee freedom and improves retention The secret to removing your clinic's growth ceiling through better systems Whether you're building your first team or scaling a multi-doctor practice, these strategies will help you create a clinic that runs with confidence—even when key team members are away. Ready to Build a Practice that Doesn't Depend on You?
A instabilidade do comércio com os Estados Unidos desde a volta de Donald Trump à Casa Branca reduziu a fatia das exportações brasileiras para o país ao menor patamar em 200 anos, mas impulsionou a diversificação de parceiros. O choque provocado por Trump também serviu de alerta para os riscos da dependência de um número limitado de grandes compradores – a começar pela China, destino de 31,5% dos produtos vendidos pelo Brasil. Lúcia Müzell, da RFI em Paris O impacto do vai e vem das tarifas de importação impostas pelos Estados Unidos ainda está sendo assimilado pelos setores não beneficiados por isenções. Muitos haviam estruturado suas cadeias produtivas em torno do mercado americano, como o de metais, da madeira e de diversas manufaturas. "No setor de café solúvel, 50% da exportação brasileira ia para os Estados Unidos. Eles aumentaram as vendas para outros destinos, mas mesmo assim a participação era muito grande. A mesma coisa ocorre com aço, alumínio e cobre", explica Welber Barral, especialista em comércio internacional com vasta experiência na pasta. "Os Estados Unidos eram um grande comprador há muitas décadas, então você não consegue diversificar imediatamente. Para os calçados, por exemplo, os EUA não são um grande destino para o setor como um todo, mas algumas empresas em particular dependiam muito do mercado americano", observa. As barreiras comerciais prejudicam também os importadores. Grandes empresas como Coca-Cola e Tesla sinalizaram que não é tão simples substituir o café, o suco de laranja e os metais raros que costumavam comprar do Brasil com tarifas baixas. O consumidor americano acaba pagando essa conta. A confiança abalada acelera o afastamento Do lado dos parceiros do país, a confiança sai abalada. “No caso do Brasil, a consequência imediata é apressar um divórcio ou um processo de decoupling que já está sendo feito nos últimos 20 anos. É claro que a conjuntura afeta, mas é a continuação de uma tendência de um país que era o maior parceiro comercial brasileiro em muitas décadas, e que deixou de ser e vem em queda constante”, salienta Carlos Frederico Coelho, professor de comércio internacional da PUC Rio. "O tarifaço não inaugurou esse movimento, mas ele certamente o acelera.” Os anúncios intempestivos de Trump amplificaram no mundo um movimento de abertura de novas parcerias e intensificação das existentes. Desde 2025, junto com o Mercosul, cinco frentes avançaram para o Brasil: os acordos comerciais com a União Europeia, o EFTA (Noruega, Suíça, Liechtenstein e Islândia) e Singapura foram fechados, além da abertura de negociações com o Japão e a reativação diplomática para a conclusão das tratativas com Emirados Árabes Unidos, Canadá, Índia, Vietnã e Indonésia. O resultado é que, até 2024, apenas 12% das exportações brasileiras eram cobertas por acordos comerciais, e a parcela subiu para 31%. No ano passado, os números do Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria, Comércio e Serviços (MDIC) confirmam a diversificação, com recordes de exportações para 42 países. A Alemanha, por exemplo, se consolidou como a quarta maior parceira e pretende dobrar as trocas com o Brasil nos próximos cinco anos. “Um efeito indireto e provavelmente não desejado por Trump foi o aumento desses acordos do Brasil e de vários outros países, para tentar diversificar do mercado americano. E não é só o Mercosul”, sublinha Welber Barral, ex-secretário brasileiro de Comércio Exterior. “Se você olhar, países como Indonésia avançaram muito em novos acordos. A própria União Europeia avançou no acordo com a Índia”, aponta. O risco chinês A queda de 6,6% nas importações do Brasil pelos Estados Unidos foi compensada pelo aumento equivalente para a China e a Argentina, respectivamente o primeiro e o terceiro principais parceiros comerciais do Brasil. Hoje, Pequim absorve quase um terço das exportações brasileiras. "Diversificar é um pouco mais complexo do que se fala. O que preocupa nas trocas comerciais com a China é que, quando você analisa essa pauta, quase 90% está concentrado em quatro produtos: carnes, minério, soja e petróleo”, adverte Coelho. "Isso deveria nos assustar, porque se a China desacelerar, o Brasil vai sofrer imensamente. Não é desejável, para países tão distantes, que o Brasil tenha 30% das exportações indo para um só país." Barral concorda com os riscos dessa nova dependência, mas pondera que as trocas com os países asiáticos em geral também estão em alta, a exemplo da Índia, Indonésia e Vietnã. "Outros países asiáticos também podem se tornar grandes importadores no futuro, principalmente de commodities agrícolas”, afirma.
Secretária portuguesa de Estado dos Negócios Estrangeiros e Cooperação conversou com a ONU News durante Fórum Político de Alto Nível, em Nova Iorque; Portugal aposta em políticas públicas que concretizam metas internacionais superando lógica de assistencialismo.
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Mitochondria are often called the "powerhouses" of our cells because they produce the energy that keeps every organ and tissue functioning. As a result, many people are looking for ways to improve mitochondrial health through supplements and therapies such as CoQ10, NAD boosters, red light therapy and other products that claim to increase energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mesmo com o volume recorde do Plano Safra Familiar 26/27, produtores precisam cumprir exigências documentais e ambientais para acessar os recursos. Guia orienta empresas a se adaptarem aos eventos climáticos extremos e às regras da economia de baixo carbono. Dependência externa mantém o agro exposto à volatilidade dos fertilizantes. Setor de produtos frescos acelera transformação no primeiro semestre. Tempo: após dias de chuva, a terça-feira será de estabilidade em todo o país
In Psalm 127, Solomon reminds us that our greatest strength isn't found in working harder—it's found in depending on the Lord. He is the One who establishes what we build, secures what we can't control, and sustains us with everything we need. The problem isn't that we've accepted responsibility; it's that we've accepted ultimate responsibility.Join us as we discover what it looks like to stop striving in our own strength and start trusting the God who builds, watches, and provides.
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SALMOS 27-28Nesses dois salmos, saímos das declarações de confiança inabalável para enfrentar as realidades do medo, da ameaça de inimigos e da necessidade urgente de uma resposta divina. O salmo 27 narra a Confiança e o Desejo do Salmista. Davi começa com um brado de coragem, afirmando que o Senhor é a sua luz e a sua salvação, o que o torna destemido mesmo diante de um exército. O coração do salmo revela a sua maior prioridade: habitar na casa do Senhor todos os dias para contemplar a Sua beleza. Diante da ameaça de falsas testemunhas, ele clama para não ser abandonado e encerra exortando a si mesmo a esperar confiantemente no Senhor. O salmo 28 relata o Clamor por Socorro e a Resposta de Deus. Diante do silêncio de Deus, que o faria parecer com os que descem à sepultura, o salmista suplica por misericórdia. Ele pede que Deus não o julgue junto com os ímpios — que falam de paz, mas guardam a maldade no coração —, e transiciona para um louvor vibrante ao perceber que o Senhor ouviu a sua voz, declarando-O como a força e o escudo do Seu povo.
SALMOS 21-26Nesses salmos contemplarmos o rei vitorioso, a dor profética do abandono, o pastoreio divino e a busca por um coração sincero diante do tribunal de Deus.No salmo 21, o povo e o rei celebram as respostas de Deus às orações, destacando a concessão de vida longa, uma coroa de ouro puro e a destruição daqueles tramavam o mal contra o Ungido do Senhor. O salmo 22 começa com o grito profético "Deus meu, Deus meu, por que me desamparaste?", o salmista descreve uma agonia extrema — zombaria, mãos e pés perfurados e vestes sorteadas – antecipando a agonia do Messias. O salmo 23 é o cântico clássico de confiança absoluta, onde Deus é visto como o Pastor que cuida e ama as ovelhas do seu pasto. O salmo 24 estabelece a soberania de Deus sobre o mundo, culminando na recepção triunfal do Rei forte e poderoso pelas portas eternas. No salmo 25 Davi expressa total dependência, pedindo que Deus ensine as Suas veredas, e não se lembre dos pecados e o livre da solidão e dos inimigos. No salmo 26 o salmista pede para ser julgado e examinado, afirmando que foge da falsidade e prefere lavar as mãos na inocência para andar ao redor do altar do Senhor.
På papiret lignede topmødet en succes. Men under overfladen eroderer alliancens fælles værdigrundlag fra oprettelsen i 1949. Ikke alle europæere er villige til at bruge fem procent af BNP på forsvar, mens Donald Trump atter en gang betinger opbakningen til NATO med erhvervelsen af Grønland. Det sidste slider på Mette Frederiksen i samarbejdet: »Hun bruger al sin kredit på at sikre sig fortsat støtte til Grønland,« siger Hans Mortensen, som netop er vendt hjem fra NATO-topmødet i Ankara. Hvor langt vil de andre medlemslande gå for at støtte Danmark? »Synes polakkerne for eksempel, at deres egen sikkerhed er værd at ofre, for at Danmark skal være koloniherre i Grønland?« spørger Hans Mortensen. Martin Krasnik er vært, og programmet er produceret og tilrettelagt af Birgit Nissen Pedersen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trust God, not man, people, places, and things. No object or person can do what God can. God wants to help you retrieve what's been stolen. Do you feel like you have lost joy, peace, love in your heart? Depend on the Lord to help you retrieve it! Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more inspiration!
Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (7/3/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalms 15-17; Proverbs 15; Luke 15; Metrical Psalm 37:1-41 Tho' wicked men grow rich or great, yet let not their successful state Thy anger or thy envy raise: 2 For they, cut down like tender grass, or like young flow'rs, away shall pass, Whose blooming beauty soon decays. 3 Depend on God, and him obey; so thou within the land shalt stay, Secure from danger and from want: 4 Make his commands thy chief delight; and he, thy duty to requite, Shall all thy earnest wishes grant.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/
Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (7/3/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalms 15-17; Proverbs 15; Luke 15; Metrical Psalm 37:1-41 Tho' wicked men grow rich or great, yet let not their successful state Thy anger or thy envy raise: 2 For they, cut down like tender grass, or like young flow'rs, away shall pass, Whose blooming beauty soon decays. 3 Depend on God, and him obey; so thou within the land shalt stay, Secure from danger and from want: 4 Make his commands thy chief delight; and he, thy duty to requite, Shall all thy earnest wishes grant.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/
Welcome to the “Wrap Party” where we dive a little deeper into Sunday's message. Tune in as we discuss the sermon. -Featuring Pastor Bryan
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There is a lot of conversation right now about funding for cancer research and possible cuts to research projects that will improve our understanding and treatment of breast cancer. I'm pleased to be joined today by two researchers who are sharing their perspectives on the inextricable link between grant funding and sustained research. Dr. Benjamin Schrank is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Donald McDonnell is the Glaxo-Wellcome Distinguished Professor of Molecular Cancer Biology at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. McDonnell is a well-established researcher whose work focuses on developing new drugs to treat metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Schrank is early in his research career and focused on harnessing the body's immune system to improve response to treatments for metastatic breast cancer. Both recently received research grants from Susan G. Komen to support their innovative work that will help improve breast cancer care and patient outcomes. Key Takeaways: Breakthrough cancer treatments can take decades to develop Fundamental research is the foundation of future therapies Early-stage funding is critical for innovation Research funding directly impacts patients Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Meet the researchers and their current projects 03:45 Why medical breakthroughs take decades to achieve 11:15 The critical role of grant funding in scientific research 20:20 Supporting the next generation of cancer researchers Learn more at realpink.komen.org and komen.org Real Pink, by Susan G. Komen, shares real stories and expert insights to support people navigating breast cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship.
How much should you expect to have to rely on your partner's income if you are too sick to work? That's a question that's surfaced again thanks to a new petition calling for decoupling of disability support. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.
Live Out What God Lit Up | Live Free Week 4 June 28, 2026 Message by Jody Livingston [Next Gen Minister] Scripture References & Sermon Points Philippians 2:12-30 • Depend on God's Power • Display God's Light • Demonstrate Christlike Character
“Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said “As I swore in my wrath,‘They shall not enter my rest,'” although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.” And again in this passage he said, “They shall not enter my rest.” Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, again he appoints a certain day, “Today,” saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:1-16 ESV 1. Pay attention “Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. Hebrews 4:1,2 ESV 2. Understand the three different facets of rest The Rest of Completeness “For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not enter my rest,'” although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.” Hebrews 4:3, 4 ESV The Rest of Resistance “And again in this passage he said, “They shall not enter my rest.” Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience.” Hebrews 4:5,6 ESV The Rest of Culmination “Again he appoints a certain day, “Today,” saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.” Hebrews 4:7-10 ESV “Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.” Hebrews 4:11 ESV 3. Allow the scriptures to penetrate your heart “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:12,13 ES 4. Depend on Jesus “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:14-16 ESV
SummaryIn this episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen discuss why motivation is not the key to long-term success. Instead, they explain that building tolerance for discomfort and developing resilience are what help people stay consistent with their health goals.They break down how motivation naturally comes and goes, while real progress comes from continuing to show up even when you do not feel like it. The conversation covers common situations where people struggle, including workouts, food tracking, social events, cravings, and setbacks.Chase and Chris share practical examples of how small moments of discomfort build confidence and resilience over time. They also discuss why healthy habits often feel uncomfortable at first, how society has normalized unhealthy behaviors, and why successful people are simply better at bouncing back after mistakes.The episode wraps up with an important reminder that setbacks are part of the journey. The goal is not to be perfect. The goal is to recover quickly, learn from mistakes, and keep moving forward.Chapters(00:31) Why Motivation Isn't Enough(01:47) The Honeymoon Phase and Losing Momentum(03:02) Why Consistency Can't Depend on Motivation(05:11) Stop Playing the Victim and Build Resilience(07:37) Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable(09:42) Building Resilience Through Hard Moments(13:07) Everyday Examples of Discomfort That Lead to Growth(16:06) Why Healthy Choices Always Pay Off(18:39) Don't Mistake Discomfort for Failure(20:30) When Unhealthy Habits Become Society's Normal(23:27) Summer Temptations and Practicing Tolerance(25:20) Finding Balance Without Giving Up Your Life(27:16) Tolerance Is a Muscle You Must Train(29:41) Fail Fast, Learn Fast, Move Forward(31:11) The Final Challenge: Stop Being a PansySUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective
We're starting a new monthly series focused on how federal data works in the real world. Episode one looks at a Federal Data Field Guide aimed at helping users sort through different datasets and put them to work. Joining me now are Denice Ross and Chris Marcum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Text a question to Victoria!Have you ever felt like your entire business lives in your head? Do you know you need to start outsourcing, but worry about being the bottleneck? Jessica Frigon is a Fractional COO and Strategic Operations Architect. She's the founder of HavenOaks, a full-service operational partnership for creative women who are ready for their business to match the standard of the work they deliver. In this episode, Victoria and Jessica have a conversation about what it looks like to get operational support in your business, and why it's so important as you grow. They cover signs your business could be founder-dependent and step-by-step how to build a strong business architecture.If you don't know where to start when it comes to streamlining your business operations, this episode is for you. After listening, you'll be able to identify which systems your business is missing in order to scale—without being the bottleneck. Put your feet up, pour yourself a hot cup of coffee or tea, and get out your notepad for this one, because Jessica is bringing you a crash course on business operations.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Watch The Video on YouTubeListen to Victoria's episode on the At Home With Founders PodcastConnect with Jessica on InstagramWork With HavenOaksListen to the At Home With Founders PodcastWork With BrandWell DesignsFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram.Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!
8 Shopify marketing growth strategies for brands of all sizes and niches, who want ecommerce growth. This week, Nick Trueman from Spec Digital and the Winning With Shopify Podcast host outlines 8 Shopify Growth Strategies that businesses cannot ignore. Nick's been running his PPC & SEO Agency, Spec Digital since 2007 and has serviced thousands of brands over that time. Nick shares his top tips for growing (or aspiring) Shopify Stores on things they can't neglect, based on his extensive experience of things going well for brands, or, falling apart. In this episode, you'll learn: - The secret 8 strategies that generate ecommerce growth for brands- Hidden opportunities to scale up your Shopify Store setup and performance- How to protect Shopify product margins whilst growing 0:00 Introduction – Winning With Shopify Podcast1:15 The Dangerous Mistake of Relying on One Marketing Channel4:00 Paid Ads vs Organic Growth: Why You Need Both6:15 The Hidden Revenue Opportunity Most Brands Ignore8:25 How to Win Back Customers Who Stopped Buying10:45 Why Great Products Still Fail (And How to Fix It)13:00 Turn Existing Customers Into Your Best Sales Team15:00 The Profit Margin Strategy That Fuels Faster Growth17:00 Building a Business That Doesn't Depend on One Person18:30 The 8 Growth Strategies Every Shopify Brand Needs19:48 Final ThoughtsWinning With Shopify is the podcast for Shopify store owners who want to grow revenue, increase conversions, and scale their ecommerce brand. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Seguno: Shopify Email Marketing Listeners get a free customer analysis and strategy session with an email expert. https://www.seguno.com/winning-with-shopify-podcastYoast: Shopify SEO. Listeners get 15% off Shopify and Wordpress, with code WWS15 https://yoast.comInventory Planner: Shopify Inventory Management Listeners can join a free 7-Day inventory bootcamp https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcampTaxCloud: Shopify Sales Tax Managment. Listeners get free Migration onboarding, as a Winning With Shopify Listenerhttps://taxcloud.com/winning
Most speakers are working hard. They're creating content, building relationships, showing up consistently, and still wondering why the enquiries aren't coming in the way they should.The issue usually isn't effort. It's what the effort is pointing at.In this solo episode, John Ball diagnoses what he calls the discovery trap: the pattern that keeps speakers waiting to be found rather than building a business that produces results, whether or not anyone finds them. It's a pattern John recognises from his own experience, including a very honest hour after recording one of his best ever interviews.In this episode:• Why the discovery trap looks like a strategy but isn't one• The hopium question most speakers ask constantly -- and the better question to replace it with• The permission problem: how a year 5 drama disaster held back John's performance for years• Why the market rewards repetition while speakers reward novelty -- and who pays the price• The real reason shiny objects appear (it's not weak discipline)• What John did the afternoon after the interview, instead of waitingAlso: a teaser for an upcoming conversation with Dominic Eldred Earl from the London Speaker Bureau -- the inside view on how bureaux actually work and what speakers consistently get wrong about the relationship.Links and resources:• Known, Booked and Paid Accelerator -- https://www.presentinfluence.com/kbpa• Subscribe to the Serious About Speaking newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6882642444815519744Chapters: 00:00 Post Interview Spiral01:03 Discovery Trap Defined03:31 Hopium Versus Evidence05:38 Owning Your Edge08:13 Repetition Beats Novelty11:21 Shiny Object Avoidance16:29 Direct Moves That Work18:29 Closing And OfferFAQ SectionDeclarative, third-person, self-contained. Structured for AI search and featured snippets.What is the discovery trap for speakers?The discovery trap is the pattern of building a speaking business strategy that depends on something happening that cannot be directly caused, such as being found by a bureau, going viral, or receiving a referral. John Ball defines it as mistaking hope for a plan and identifies it as one of the most common reasons speakers with genuine talent and consistent effort fail to build a reliable pipeline of bookings.What is hopium in the context of a speaking business?Hopium is the term John Ball uses for the question Could this work?' -- a question most speakers and creators ask constantly when evaluating new ideas or activities. Because almost anything could theoretically work, this question provides no useful filter and creates the impression of strategic thinking without actually requiring any. The more useful question is: 'Is this likely to move the needle?' -- which requires evidence rather than optimism.Why do speakers keep chasing shiny objects?According to John Ball, shiny object syndrome in speaking businesses is not primarily a discipline problem—it is a pipeline clarity problem. Shiny objects appear most reliably when the pipeline is thin, rejection has been accumulating, and the direct move feels uncomfortable. A new strategy, tool, or offer feels like action without requiring the vulnerable conversations that might actually change the situation. When there is a clear pipeline with specific next actions, the shiny object loses its appeal because the direct move is already obvious.What is the difference between navigating gatekeepers and depending on them?John Ball draws a distinction between using gatekeepers such as speaker bureaux, referral networks, and event organisers as part of a broader strategy, versus depending on them as the primary route to bookings. Navigating gatekeepers means engaging with them while maintaining a business that functions regardless of whether they deliver. Depending on them means the business stops growing if they do not act. The latter, according to Ball, hands control of the business to people with no obligation to exercise it.Why should speakers repeat their core message instead of creating new ideas?John Ball argues that the market rewards repetition while speakers reward novelty -- and that speakers are usually wrong to prioritise novelty. Audiences need to hear a message multiple times before they internalise it and associate it with a specific speaker. The speaker who becomes known for one clear idea gets booked more consistently than the speaker with multiple interesting ideas that no one can easily attribute to them. Repetition is not creative stagnation: it is how a speaker becomes referable.What should speakers do instead of waiting to be discovered?John Ball recommends focusing on direct actions that can be caused rather than outcomes that might happen. This means identifying specific people in the pipeline, having direct conversations rather than hoping content reaches the right person, following up with warm contacts, and asking for referrals explicitly rather than waiting for them to materialise. He contrasts this with passive content creation, tool-building, and relationship nurturing that feel productive but have no direct line to a paid booking.Visit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.
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What does it mean to be truly strong? We're often tempted toward self-sufficiency, but this is ultimately exhausting. Guests Mary Kassian and Kristen Wetherell suggest that true strength begins with dependence.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Dwell: 30 Days with God in the Psalms.Dwell: 30 Days with God in the Psalms, will help you interact with Scripture, turn it in your hands like a jewel, hear God's Spirit speak through what He has written, and drink deeply of His living water.Give today
News organizations have spent years debating whether artificial intelligence will replace journalists, whether social media is helping or hurting democracy, and whether younger audiences still value news. But according to Nebraska Public Media Chief Innovation Officer Chad Davis, those may no longer be the most important questions. During a recent episode of E&P Reports, Davis argued that journalism's greatest challenge is understanding how audience behavior is changing in a world increasingly shaped by gaming, creator-driven platforms, conversational media and AI. His message: The future of journalism may depend less on protecting old models and more on adapting to entirely new ways people consume information, build habits and engage with media. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/the-future-of-news-could-depend-on-gaming-creators-and-creative-friction,262233
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Isaiah 26:3-4 encourages:You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.You know that on any given day, where you place your trust, where your thoughts tend to go, determines your level of peace. Isaiah offers that the only “perfect peace” can be found in surrendering your thoughts to the eternal, immovable, unshakable Rock.To whom, where, or how are your thoughts being displaced and distracted today?Listen again to Isaiah 26:3-4 from the Message bible:People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole, Steady on their feet, because they keep at it and don't quit. Depend on God and keep at it because in the Lord God you have a sure thing.Today, can you keep you mind set on God who promises to keep you whole?This passage promises we will be steady on their feet, because we keep at it and don't quit.Depend on God and keep at it because in the Lord God you have a sure thing.Pray: “Father, keep me in Your perfect peace as I trust in You. Keep my thoughts fixed on You. Help me to trust You today, Lord God, my eternal Rock.”AS ABOVE, SO BELOW.AMEN.
So‑called “Trump Accounts” are being described as a way to give kids an early start on saving, but the real questions are how much value they deliver, and where they actually fit among the choices families already have. Here to help us sort out the considerations is the president of Armed Forces Mutual, Mike Meese.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 6:15–16, David Platt reminds us that God's presence is our strength in weakness.Explore more content from Radical.
Today, we are goingto look at the second mark of a genuine believer: “We rejoice in ChristJesus.” NoticePaul did not say we rejoice in our accomplishments. He did not say we rejoicein our denomination. He did not say we rejoice in our church attendance. Rememberwhen Jesus sent out the seventy-two, two by two, and they came back reportingwhat they had experienced. They said they had seen this and that, and that eventhe demons were subject to them. Jesus said, "Do not rejoice in that,but rejoice in the fact that your name is written in heaven" (Luke10:20). Jesus teaches us that our joy should be found in our relationship toHim. That is what Paul reminds us of here. Theword rejoice literally carries the idea of boasting or glorying in. So what arewe proud of? Jesus! What do we celebrate? Jesus! Who do we talk about? Jesus! Religionboasts about what people do. Christianity boasts about what Christ has done. Rememberthe Pharisee in Luke 18. He prayed, "God, I thank You that I am notlike other men." Then he proceeded to list all of his accomplishments.The publican, however, bowed his face before God, beat his breast, and criedout, "God, be merciful to me a sinner." Jesus said that manwent home justified rather than the Pharisee who had done so much. You see,true believers boast in Christ alone. Ilove the words of Galatians 6:14: "But God forbid that I should boastexcept in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." So when someone praisesus, we reflect that praise back to God. We thank Him. When something goodhappens in our lives, we thank God. When we see spiritual fruit, we give gloryto God. Why? Because we know where it all came from. Remember, Jesus said inJohn 15:5, "Without Me, you can do nothing." Now,the third mark that distinguishes a genuine believer is probably the mostimportant of all. Paul says here that: “We have no confidence in the flesh.”This statement strikes at the heart of human pride. The flesh refers to ourfallen nature. Paul says that true believers place no confidence in themselves.None. Zero. Our culture today teaches just the opposite. Believe in yourself.Trust yourself. Follow your heart. Depend on your abilities. Scriptureteaches something very different. Jeremiah 17:9 says: "The heart isdeceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?" InRomans 7:18, Paul proclaimed: "For I know that in me (that is, in myflesh) dwells no good thing." The flesh cannot save us. The fleshcannot please God. The flesh cannot produce righteousness. The flesh cannotearn heaven. Only Jesus Christ can do that. John19:30 records the triumphant words from the cross of Calvary, where Jesusproclaimed: "It is finished." Not partly finished. Not almostfinished. But finished. Completely. Totally finished. His death on the crossand His shed blood accomplished propitiation and satisfied God completely forour sins. Everything necessary for salvation was accomplished in Jesus Christ. Thatis why true believers have no confidence in the flesh. Our confidence is not inourselves. Our confidence is in Jesus Christ and in Who He is. The Holy Spiritnow dwells in us, and whatever He leads us to do, we can accomplish because itis God who works in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Solet me ask you a personal question today. Which of these three marks bestdescribes your life? Do you worship God from the heart? Do you rejoice in JesusChrist? Do you have any confidence in the flesh, or is your confidence inChrist alone? Or are you still trusting your own goodness, your churchmembership, your baptism, or your religious activities? My friend, the truebeliever worships God in the Spirit, rejoices in Christ Jesus, and placesabsolutely no confidence in the flesh. That is the difference between religionand a relationship with Christ.
When I was at my most anxious in my relationships - I realised I had been depending on things outside of me being a certain way for me to feel safe, secure or calm. Can you relate?If so - I'm going to be talking today about the difference between internal and external safety.And I'm going to offer you concrete exercises to do to start building your internal safety muscle.So you can feel emotionally safe and secure - regardless of what's going on outside of you.Mentioned in the episode:1:1 coaching with Rebecca - email rebecca@rebeccaorecoaching.com
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If your income disappeared tomorrow, how prepared would you be to replace it?In this solo episode, Amy Sylvis explores one of the biggest questions facing today's workforce: what happens if artificial intelligence significantly changes the employment landscape? Using recent layoffs from major companies as a starting point, Amy examines the risks facing mid-career and late-career professionals and why the consequences of job loss often become more severe with age.She shares statistics on reemployment challenges, discusses the growing importance of multiple income streams, and offers practical examples of how professionals are beginning to diversify beyond a single paycheck. From consulting businesses and intellectual property to dividend investing, private lending, and real estate, Amy encourages listeners to think proactively about creating options before they need them. This episode isn't about fear. It's about understanding risk, recognizing what you can control, and preparing for a future that may look very different from the past.Connect with Amy Sylvis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/Contact Us:https://www.sylviscapital.comhttps://www.sylviscapital.com/webinarinfo@sylviscapital.com00:00 Are AI-Related Layoffs Just Beginning?02:43 What Can We Actually Control?03:34 Why Job Loss Hits Harder Later in Life06:15 How Professionals Are Hedging Against Career Risk07:46 Building Income That Doesn't Depend on Your Time09:21 Is the Workforce Ready for What's Coming?10:34 Diversifying Income Like You Diversify Investments
ChristoffelSneijdersis an MCC coach, behavioral expert, and creator of the 3 Brains Intelligence Theory—an approach that integrates neuroscience, coaching, and emotional intelligence by aligning the Head, Heart, and Gut. He has trained over 12,000 people in 33 countries and speaks on leadership, trauma, burnout, and personal transformation from a deeply embodied, science-based perspective.
(3) Professor Richard Epstein analyzes the legal history of birthright citizenship and Donald Trump's executive order, arguing that the 14th Amendment has been misinterpreted and that the child's status should depend on the parent's.1923 SCOTUS