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Braving Snow Days, Groundhog Predictions, and Unusual Snacks: A Fun Podcast Episode In this lively episode of the Divinely Uninspired Podcast, hosts Paul, Jeremy, Penny, and guest David navigate an array of topics from funny social media accounts and skunk encounters to the controversy surrounding Helen Keller's life achievements. They dive into winter challenges, dissect bouts of cabin fever during snow days, and share their go-to movies for a deserted island scenario. The team also indulges in tasting unusual snacks like pickle balls and a unique energy drink, Gorilla Mind. The hosts conclude with motivational insights on finding inspiration, staying disciplined, and navigating through tough days while juggling jobs in ministry. Tune in for laughs, debates, and heartfelt advice. 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Banter 01:28 Weather Talk and Snow Day Activities 04:40 Secret Mall Apartment Story 08:51 Funny Social Media Accounts 19:42 Helen Keller Conspiracy Discussion 28:25 Dandelion Confusion 29:01 Top Three Movies Discussion 32:31 Worst Movies Ever Made 36:13 Car Technology and Push Buttons 38:41 Gross Food Challenge 42:29 Finding Inspiration and Motivation 58:59 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Manifestation in Chaos: Stability, Kindness, and the Year of the Fire Horse Learn how to use Reiki for manifestation during times of collective chaos. In this session, we explore the powerful energetic shift from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Fire Horse and how to maintain internal stability when the world feels wobbly. We discuss the "Tree of Life" energy, the science of kindness, and how to lift your frequency above collective disturbances (egregores) to reclaim your creativity and joy. Navigating the "In-Between" We are currently in a rare overlap where the final "shedding" of the Year of the Snake meets the active arrival of the Fire Horse. This teaching explains why you may feel "blocked" and how to prioritize stability during this transition. Egregores and Collective Thought Forms An Egregore is a collective thought form created when many people focus on the same fear or worry. Learn how to use Reiki to lift your energy into higher frequencies (the 12 Heavens) to stay clear and conscious. The Pathway to Joy Manifestation requires a frequency shift. We discuss the "Chain of Activation": Notice Beauty: Find one objective point of beauty in your environment. Activate Gratitude: Allow that beauty to spark a genuine "thank you." Find Joy: Let the gratitude soften the heart and open the door to manifestation. The Power of Kindness Reflecting on the insights of Paul Stamets, we discuss how random acts of kindness are a fundamental human trait that restores stability to our greater communities and ourselves. Eagle, Mouse, and Inner Vision Eagle Vision: The soul's perspective, seeing the path is intact. Mouse Vision: The immediate, practical step right in front of you. Inner Vision: Your intuitive guidance that bridges the two. About Colleen and Robyn Benelli Colleen and Robyn Benelli are professional Reiki practitioners and teachers dedicated to helping others navigate their spiritual paths with practical, grounded tools. Connect with us: Website: https://www.reikilifestyle.com Monthly Q&A: Join our live Q&A sessions the first week of every month. Classes: Explore ICRT Licensed Reiki training and shamanic Reiki workshops. **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.  

Episode #100 of the Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing Podcast is more than a milestone; it's a living example of what happens when you stop forcing, start listening, and allow divine timing to lead. This episode unfolds from a spontaneous, unplanned trip to Sedona, a place known for spiritual awakening, energetic recalibration, and deep inner work. What begins as a quiet grocery store moment (“bless you” after a sneeze) becomes a soul-level meeting that confirms why this podcast exists…and why this 100th episode could never have been planned. Tami is joined by her newest soul sister, Maureen Webb, a former Chicago police officer turned spiritual guide who blends Human Design, astrology, Gene Keys, and shadow work into grounded, practical tools for healing and self-understanding. Together, they share an honest, emotional, and deeply human conversation about: Worthiness and receiving support Body image and lifelong dieting patterns Grief, the mother wound, and nervous system safety Inner child healing and shadow work (without retraumatizing) Trusting intuition before ego steps in Why this moment—and this year—matters so much If you've been waiting for a sign to trust your intuition…this might be it.

Life rarely unfolds without surprise, hardship, or moments that test our emotional and spiritual limits. This Christian devotional explores how God prepares believers to live with courageous faith, even in the face of fear, uncertainty, and overwhelming circumstances. Rooted in John 16:33, this devotion reminds us that while trouble is unavoidable, peace and victory are found in Christ—who has already overcome the world. Highlights God prepares His people for hardship before it arrives Jesus offers peace even while acknowledging life’s troubles Courageous faith grows when we remain connected to Christ The Holy Spirit strengthens, guides, and sustains believers God’s grace meets us before and after moments of failure Abiding in Christ replaces fear with peace and clarity Victory comes through reliance on Jesus, not self-effort Do you want to listen ad-free? 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Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: Divinely Prepared to Live with Courageous FaithBy: Jennifer Slattery Bible Reading:“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33, NIV Most of us don’t like to be caught off guard, hit with something we weren’t expecting. Those situations can feel disorienting if not overwhelming. Not long ago, a friend shared an experience with me that, in the moment, triggered all of her internal alarm systems, resulting in her landing in total freak-out mode. In short, she and her husband decided to attend a small group for those enduring chronic anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. She went to receive encouragement in her long and arduous healing journey from complex trauma, and her husband accompanied her to offer support. She walked into the meeting room expecting something similar to a Bible study with sharing opportunities similar to what occurs with Alcoholics Anonymous. Mentally and emotionally unprepared for a deep discussion on trauma, she quickly found herself overwhelmed and embarrassed by her intense reaction. The following week, however, she responded much differently, largely because she now knew what to expect and had been able to talk through this with her therapist. This allowed her to bring tools, like her current knitting project, as a grounding tool when she sensed herself becoming overwhelmed. The disciples Jesus spoke with in today’s verse would soon face numerous overwhelming and life-threatening circumstances that could’ve easily triggered panic, causing them to lash out physically or verbally, flee or withdraw from the danger, and therefore their calling, or become paralyzed by their fear. The Lord knew this. He grasped how difficult life would soon become for His first-century followers. That understanding, coupled with His incomprehensible love, motivated Him to prepare them for what lay ahead. First, He told them that one of them would betray Him, Peter would deny Him, and all of them would abandon Him during His darkest hour. But recognize, He didn’t say this to shame them but instead to help them, post failure, to return to Him and receive His grace. He also said that they’d experience persecution and even death for their faith. First, however, He spoke powerful promises to encourage and strengthen their trembling souls. Although He told them that He’d soon be leaving, and they couldn’t join, He also assured them that He wasn’t abandoning them. He was going to prepare a place for them and would eventually return for them, thereby declaring that their hardship wouldn’t get the final say. His love and grace would. He also let them know that they wouldn’t have to face their upcoming difficulties, or any other aspect of life, alone. He’d send them God the Holy Spirit, to strengthen, guide, and teach them, and speak through them. Then, in John 15:1-8, He spoke words that, when applied, have the capacity to bolster the most timid souls. In verses 4-5, He said, Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. That was their survival plan. Their freak-out escape route. When overpowered and overwhelmed, they weren’t to rely on themselves. They needed to turn and draw near to, remain vitally connected to, and spiritually alert to, His presence at work within them. He would give them everything they needed to live as the victorious conquerors He was calling them to be. They would overcome because He, their Savior, had already overcome. Intersecting Life & Faith: God still prepares His children for the hard things to come. Throughout Scripture, we read numerous warnings of the unavoidable difficulties ahead–sickness, wars and rumors of wars, natural disasters, relational storms with people who act antagonistically to our faith. But the Lord also describes, in detail, how to stand strong even when the ground beneath us feels ready to give way. As we “abide” or “remain” in Him through prayer, Bible reading, connecting with other Christ-followers, listening for His voice, and resting in His presence, He steadily and progressively replaces our fear with courage and peace, our confusion with clarity, and our heartache with joy. Equally important, He speaks of His grace before our moment of moral failure so that we know we can return to it and rely upon it. Phrased differently, He reminds us that His grace wasn’t His backup plan. It has been His life-saving, soul-nurturing strategy since the beginning of time. No matter what we encounter, we can trust that His grace is sufficient, for His strength is perfected, or reaches its full expression, in our weakness–when our weakness draws us closer to Him, that is. Further Reading:Matthew 26:411 Corinthians 16:13-14Proverbs 22:3 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this Distance Reiki Share, Colleen Benelli and Robyn Benelli continue their Reiki manifestation series by exploring how resistance shows up when energy is ready to move into form and how Reiki supports divinely guided action in real life. Manifestation often feels clear at the vision level, yet challenging at the action level. In this conversation, we explore how resistance can signal readiness rather than failure, how courage and trust develop through movement, and how clarity often unfolds after taking the next step. This discussion offers grounded, practical insight into working with Reiki during moments of hesitation, uncertainty, and decision-making. We talk about listening to Reiki energy, honoring different ways people experience guidance, and recognizing that inspired action does not require certainty or perfection. Topics covered include: Understanding resistance as part of the manifestation process Listening to Reiki and inner guidance for next steps Trusting action without forcing outcomes Moving through fear, hesitation, and overwhelm Taking small, meaningful steps in daily life Working with Reiki during cycles of inspiration, pause, and renewal The session includes a guided Reiki journey that supports letting go at the River of Life, receiving guidance at the Tree of Life, and identifying clear actions in the Field of Opportunity. Automatic writing is offered as an optional way to listen more deeply to guidance during the journey. This video is part of our ongoing Reiki manifestation series and is suitable for Reiki practitioners, students, and anyone interested in using Reiki for clarity, confidence, and aligned action. Reiki meets you where you are. Movement unfolds one step at a time. Learn more about Reiki Lifestyle, upcoming classes, and our free weekly Distance Reiki Share at https://www.reikilifestyle.com Subscribe for Reiki teachings, guided journeys, and energy healing for everyday life. **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Servants Meeting @ St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church - Atlanta, GA ~ January 25, 2026

Tim Busch argues that free enterprise, rightly understood and ordered toward serving others, is divinely inspired and essential to human dignity, creativity, and human flourishing.Follow The Believe! Journal:Instagram ⁠⁠FacebookX ⁠⁠LinkedInVisit thebelievejournal.com for more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com

The Divinely Uninspired Podcast: New Beginnings and Deep Discussions Join us for the latest episode of the Divinely Uninspired Podcast from Journey Church! In this engaging and light-hearted session, we chat about everything from New Year's resolutions to the transition of MTV, experiences with DoorDash and ride shares, and dive into deeper discussions on faith, the struggle of 'God's plans', and the challenges of raising the current generation. Get insights on dealing with discouragement and be entertained by our casual banter on everyday life. Tune in to start 2026 on a positive and thoughtful note! 00:00 Introduction and Turtle Talk 00:24 Welcome to the Divinely Uninspired Podcast 00:37 New Year Resolutions and Healthy Habits 01:50 Flossing and Dental Hygiene 03:52 Christmas and Holiday Recap 05:10 New Year's Eve and Stranger Things 09:14 Vegas Adventures and Family Fun 14:11 Gambling Stories and Casino Experiences 17:42 MTV Nostalgia and Real World Memories 22:04 Upcoming Country Concert Tour 22:52 Ludacris and Nelly's Country Rap Crossover 24:09 Ride Sharing and Food Delivery Experiences 25:28 Tipping Etiquette and Scams 28:45 Reading Habits and Book Preferences 31:21 Influencers and Controversies 32:41 God's Will and Human Decisions 40:19 Overcoming Discouragement and Consistency 43:01 Generational Differences and Parenting Challenges 47:49 Bugs as Food and Arguing About Snowpiercer  50:27 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

Angels and Awakening – Pray & Be Wealthy Series In this powerful angel message, Julie Jancius reframes wealth as a sacred, spiritual state that existed long before money. Drawing from ancient wisdom and a timeless Taoist parable, this episode invites you to release guilt around receiving, soften long-held beliefs about money and support, and step fully into your divinely supported life. If you've ever felt uncomfortable accepting help, charging what you're worth, or allowing yourself to receive blessings, this message is for you. Divine wealth begins the moment you give yourself permission to sit down, receive, and let heaven meet you where you are. Short Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome & the true meaning of wealth 01:06 Ancient wisdom on divine support 02:10 The woman who would not sit 04:09 How limiting beliefs impact our children 05:38 Angels on under-earning and over-giving 07:03 What it means to take your seat 09:05 Receiving as a spiritual practice 10:28 Heaven lives within you Angel Integration Practice This week, practice receiving. Once a day, allow someone to help you in any way, time, support, or care. When your instinct is to say “I'm fine,” pause. Then gently say instead: “Actually, I do need help with this.” No explaining. No apologizing. Notice what shifts in your body, your energy, and your heart when you allow yourself to be supported. Key Takeaways Wealth is alignment, not accumulation Receiving is not selfish; it is sacred When you rest, you give others permission to rest Divine wealth expands your capacity to love and lead Heaven is not distant; it lives within you Work with Julie & Your Angels If you've been feeling the nudge I want to hear my angels clearly, I want to work with them every day, here's how to go deeper:

Ephesians Series: Ephesians 5:2b-Jesus Christ Divinely-Loved Every Believer-Lesson # 308

Ephesians Series: Ephesians 5:2b-Jesus Christ Divinely-Loved Every Believer-Lesson # 308

7 takeaways from this study God's dwelling place is both physical and spiritual. The Tabernacle, Zion, and ultimately humanity itself are called to become pure habitats for God's presence, reflecting a heavenly pattern on earth. Approaching God requires humility and transparency. Only those who are humble, contrite in spirit, and tremble at God's word can draw near to Him authentically. Spiritual refinement is a continuous process. Like gold being purified, our lives are to undergo ongoing testing and refining so that impurities are removed and deeper holiness is achieved. Discerning truth vs. deception is crucial. Scripture warns that not every sign, prophet, or miracle is from God; true spiritual messages will always align with God's revealed character and commandments. God values inner transformation over outward rituals. Religious acts and offerings are meaningless unless accompanied by a changed heart and genuine desire for God. The Tabernacle's design teaches personal and communal holiness. Just as the Tabernacle had levels of increasing sanctity, believers are called to internalize God's instructions and move from the outer courts into deeper intimacy and obedience. Every believer is called to be God's living Temple. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, each person is shaped, molded, and refined to become a set-apart, welcoming place for God's presence, reflecting His glory to the world. Last Shabbat, our study centered on the ascent to Mount Sinai — מֹשֶׁה Moshe’s (Moses) going up to receive the tablets, the לֻחֹת הָעֵדוּת luchot ha'edut (“Tablets of Testimony”; Exodus 25:16), and the intricate boundaries Adonai set from base of the mountain to the summit. As we recalled, only Moses was invited all the way up; the elders, אַהֲרֹן Aharon (Aaron), and his sons, Nadav (Nadab) and Avihu (Abihu), attended a banquet in the Divine presence, yet only Moshe crossed into the holiest place. The mountain itself, with its levels of separation: the base for the people, the middle for Aaron and יְהוֹשֻׁעַ Yehoshua (Joshua), and the top, the most holy, for Moses—mirrored the very structure of the משכן Mishkan (tabernacle), with the outer court, the הַקֹּדֶשׁ haQodesh (Holy Place), and the קֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים Qodesh haQadashim (Holy of Holies). צִיּוֹן Tziyon (Zion) is not just a geopolitical entity, but “the special dwelling place of the Creator of heaven and earth,” a beacon from which the Word and Spirit flow out to all the earth. Just as Sinai functioned as the first outflow, Zion becomes the ultimate, spiritual beacon, culminating in the presence of God reaching to all nations. The mountain, the Tabernacle, and Zion all direct our hearts toward the Divine calling — the upward journey of drawing close. Recognizing True Prophets and the Danger of False Ones Deuteronomy 18 calls us to discernment: “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall listen to him.” Deuteronomy 18:15 NASB95 But the Torah warns, too, that a prophet may arise who may even perform “signs and wonders” (Deuteronomy 13:1), but if his message beckons us to follow other gods or abandon what Adonai has revealed, be very, very, very careful. The parameters are clear: fidelity to the testimony— the עֵדוּת edut — etched in stone. In Hebrew, this notion of witness or testimony underscores the sanctity and fixedness of God's revelation, echoed by the New Covenant's call to “test everything” (1Thessalonians 5:21). Approaching God: The Heart of Qorban and the Veil When the Torah speaks of קָרְבָּן qorban/korban (“thing brought near,” “offering”; Leviticus 1:2), it reveals that it is not just about ritual sacrifice; it is about approach, nearness — our hearts being the “thing that approaches” Heaven. The Mishkan, with its furnishings, courses of gold, and layered sanctity, is not architecture for ceremony alone. Here is the message: There is a special way — a Divinely sanctioned method — of approach to the Presence, and that is through the special offering foretold from Genesis, the הַמָּשִׁיחַ haMashiach (“Anointed One,” Messiah, Christ), in Whom all nations will be blessed (Genesis 22:18; Galatians 3:14). The Tabernacle is a תַּבְנִית tavnit (“pattern from heaven”; Exodus 25:9) of Heaven's purpose: Who or what is it that approaches God? And how do we become “pure gold”? ‘Pure Gold’ and the Pattern of Heaven This week, we examine Exodus 25:1–26:30. A key phrase leaps out:“pure gold.” Over and over, the construction instructions for the Mishkan objects repeat זָהָב טָהוֹר zahav tahor (“pure gold”) — nearly three dozen times in the Hebrew Scriptures, mostly in the Exodus 25–39. Every object within the אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד Ohel Mo'ed (tent of meeting) is fashioned of or overlaid with gold — symbolizing ultimate purity and divine perfection. The utensils are gold. The furniture, if not solid gold like the menorah, is wood covered in gold. Outside, in the courtyard, things are נְחֹשֶׁת nechoshet (copper or brass), which is “reddish” (דָּם dam) like dirt (אֲדָמָה adamah). But enter the tent, and the sensory world changes: gold everywhere, echoing a realm set apart, not tarnishing, otherworldly. הַטְּהוֹרָה ha-tahorah (“the pure”; tahor = pure), as the Torah uses it, is contrasted with טָמֵא tamé (“unclean,” or that which is not pure, not fit to approach). We see the pattern amplified in the Prophets and Apostolic Writings. In the Septuagint, zahav tahor is rendered as χρυσὶον καθαρὸν chrysion katharon. That phrase only appears in the New Testament in two places: The material of the wall was jasper; and the city was pure gold, like clear glass. Revelation 21:18 NASB95 The street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. Revelation 21:21 NASB95 Apostle Yokhanan (John) describes the New Jerusalem just as the Torah describes the Tabernacle — perfection, transparency, and illumination. The Message of Transparency and Refinement Why this obsession with purity? Why not settle for strength, as with tempered bronze mixed with other elements? The text gives us the answer: it is transparency, not mere resilience, that is the goal. Ancient glass was often cloudy, imperfect — like our own attempts at personal holiness. But the “gold” of the New Jerusalem is so pure “you can see right through it.” In the life of faith, God is after not just outward perfection, but an inner transparency — a heart open, without deceit or corruption, to the searching gaze of the Creator. Genesis 3 offers a brilliant Hebrew wordplay — נָחוּשׁ arom (“naked”) and עָרוּם arum (“cunning”) — playing on the paradox that sometimes what seems transparent is actually deceptive. The Adversary (haSatan), the serpent, offers Chavah (Eve) half-truths. But a half-truth is a deceptive lie. We are reminded that every teaching, every revelation, must be measured by God's testimony. Even Yeshua (Jesus) faced the Scripture-twisting Adversary in the desert, “for it is written,” — and answered with fidelity to the Father's Word. Holiness, Ritual, and the Internal Change Adonai through the prophet Isaiah thunders: “Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could build for Me? … To this one I will look, to him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My word” Isaiah 66:1–2 NASB95 Religious ritual alone is meaningless (James 1:26–27). The offerings, festivals — even those God calls for — are rejected when the heart is far away. If all it is is a sign on your body, the Apostle Paul essentially says, you're just mutilating yourself (Philippians 3:2–3). Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. 1Corinthians 15:50 NASB95 We have gone through moments like in Israel's history when the scroll of Torah was forgotten “in the back room” of the Temple. Yet when rediscovered— whether after Babylonian exile or following generations of neglect — the words brought people to weeping and repentance. The passage in Isaiah 66 separates those who “tremble at His word” from those who scoff, who trust in the building but ignore the Builder. The Potter and the Clay: Transformation Through Trials A recurring metaphor in Scripture is the בַּיִּץ ba'itz (“clay”) in the hand of the יֹוצֵר yotzer (“potter”), referenced in Isaiah and echoed in the Psalms: “We are the temple of God today…. He is building in us a place where He wants to dwell” (Isaiah 64:8). Our lives, like gold, are heated (put to the test) and impurities are skimmed off, until “refinement by fire” brings maturity and wholeness (see Malachi 3:3, James 1:2–4). We should ask Heaven to, “Refine me like silver, purify me like gold (Proverbs 17:3; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:3).” The stress, trials, and growing pains are the “moving of the clay” as Adonai makes us a vessel fit for His presence. Approaching With a Transparent Heart What, then, does it mean to “enter the house of Adonai with a transparent heart”? It means acknowledging our failings, responding to conviction, and submitting to the refining work of the רוח הקודש Ruach HaQodesh (Holy Spirit). The pattern is always inward — “circumcise your hearts” (Deuteronomy 30:6). God desires not a mechanical offering, but hearts that are soft, humble, and willing to change. In Isaiah 1, Adonai says effectively, “Your festivals, I hate them ….” (Isaiah 1:10–15). Did He call for them? Yes, but their hearts was far off. That's a recurring message throughout the Prophets and echoed by Yeshua (Matthew 15:8–9). The goal is not to “hack” our way into the presence of God, building our own way, but to accept the One whom He sent, to be transformed and led into the Presence as purified, transparent gold — zahar tahor. Emotions, Strength, and the Role of ‘Impurities' Are emotions bad? Some wonder, since Yeshua showed righteous anger (Matthew 21:12–13). Scripture tells us God gave us these emotions for a reason—the challenge is not their existence, but how we bring them under the Spirit's refining fire. Just as glass with some admixture may be strong physically, it's transparency — spiritual clarity — that God is after. Being cunning as serpents, yet innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16), means understanding the world's cunning, but not allowing darkness within. The Ultimate Goal: God's Dwelling in Us Scripture reveals a cyclical history for Israel, and we who are grafted in or born into the people of Israel see it in our own walk: God's “pattern” is always about fostering His presence among us, not just in tents or temples, but in new hearts (Jeremiah 31:31–34; Ezekiel 36:25–27). Building according to God's blueprint involves internalizing His Word (Psalm 51:6). The Tabernacle/Temple has always been a shadow, an earthly replica, of what God was always after: We are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory. 2Corinthians 3:18 NASB95 A Challenge Do I want to enter God's house with a transparent heart? Am I letting Him mold me, refine me, and fill my life with the kind of holiness that shines — not just with outward strength, but inward clarity, love, and authenticity? Ultimately, the Tabernacle, Zion and the vision of “pure gold like transparent glass” all point to this: God is not calling us to architectural blueprints, but to lives built by His Spirit, fit for His indwelling. May we walk out these truths, allowing Heaven's pattern to become our reality. May we respond to God with humble, contrite hearts; refuse counterfeit revelations; and continually ask Him to refine us. So together, we may become the dwelling place for His glory on earth. The post How we build a house for God on Earth (Exodus 25–26; Isaiah 66; 1Corinthians 6) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

Infiltration report Waynesville NC! The plans of the mind and orderly thinking belong to man, but from the Lord comes the [wise] answer of the tongue. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits (the thoughts and intents of the heart). 3 Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed. 4 The Lord has made everything [to accommodate itself and contribute] to its own end and His own purpose—even the wicked [are fitted for their role] for the day of calamity and evil. 5 Everyone proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting, hateful, and exceedingly offensive to the Lord; be assured [I pledge it] they will not go unpunished. 6 By mercy and love, truth and fidelity [to God and man—not by sacrificial offerings], iniquity is purged out of the heart, and by the reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord men depart from and avoid evil. 7 When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righteousness (uprightness in every area and relation and right standing with God) than great revenues with injustice. 9 A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. 10 Divinely directed decisions are on the lips of the king; his mouth should not transgress in judgment. 11 A just balance and scales are the Lord's; all the weights of the bag are His work [established on His eternal principles]. 12 It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established and made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). 13 Right and just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain. 16 How much better it is to get skillful and godly Wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. 17 The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life. 18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the meek and poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 He who deals wisely and heeds [God's] word and counsel shall find good, and whoever leans on, trusts in, and is confident in the Lord—happy, blessed, and fortunate is he. 21 The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener]. 22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to those who have it, but to give instruction to fools is folly. 23 The mind of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning and persuasiveness to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body. Faithbucks@pm.me

In today's Vivalife Daily, we explore what it truly means to live with divine intention. This episode is a sacred reminder that lack is not your portion, settling is not your assignment, and limitation is not your inheritance. When guilt, shame, and fear are released, vision expands—and divine solutions arrive with ease and clarity. This is an invitation to remember who you are, whose you are, and to finally let Him lead.Share, like, and follow this Vivalife SPF ME podcast on Spotify/Amazon,/Google platformsVivaLife SPF ME • A podcast on Spotify for PodcastersSubscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vivalifespfmeClick the link below to join our mailing list, events, and experienceshttps://www.vivalifespfme.com/dr-kelly-o-md-linktreeBook Dr. Kelly O., MD: https://drkellyomd.com/book-for-an-eventBuy your journal: https://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67ef31d160ab281de2e01b05We can't be erased, T-shirt & Hat! https://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67da338b44eafa3985031064/#Affirmation #365DaysofAffirmation #VivalifeSPFMEPodcast #VivalifeSPFME #VivalifeHealthHUB #DrKellyOMD

Divinely Obtaining a Lasting Name || Rev. Babatunde Idowu || 04th January 2026

systematic and expository Monday Bible Study at the Deeper Life Bible Church, Gbagada Lagos.

J. Warner discusses the reliability of the Bible as he examines the unifying theme of the Bible. How does the Bible answer the three most important questions related to "worldview"? Is there a single message that spans the Old and New Testament? Does the unity of the Biblical message provide us with any evidence related to the origin of the Bible?

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Make Morality Mainstream Again The adultification of teen fiction has intentionally Frankensteined books for teens into cesspools of ideological normalization. A while ago, I met a mother and her daughter, the latter of whom I hadn't seen in several years. On the cusp of turning twelve, she'd obviously grown in the time since, and, her mother proudly informed me, had become quite the reader. Indeed, the girl held quite a thick book in her hand. Which was it? The girl showed me the cover. I turned to the mother. “Do you know what your daughter is reading?” She'd figured telling her eleven-year-old she could read whatever was marked 14+ was a safe enough guardrail for appropriate content. As reading is an experience between book and reader, the mother wouldn't have seen what her daughter was taking in. She couldn't either know that her daughter's book was familiar not because it was something I'd read but because it was something I wouldn't. Worse, she thought she could trust the institution. THE READING DILEMMA Parents want kids to read, but as most can't keep up with their reading habits, they don't fully realize what's being allowed, even promoted, in books for young readers. As with other once vaunted institutions, the publishing world has morphed in ways many aren't fully aware of. Over a decade ago, I signed my first contract for Young Adult (YA) fiction. Before and since, I've watched the genre boom through the stages of audience demographic to viable business. Throughout, YA has expanded from books for teens to a genre unto itself, attracting talented writers, lucrative contracts, and the golden goose of Hollywood adaptations. YA is officially for readers 14-18 years (and up). However, as it's after Middle Grade (8-12 years), tweens are frequent readers, plus many eleven-year-olds reading up. There is “lower” and “upper” YA, but they're unofficial categories for libraries or writers specific about their target audience. Most retailers and publishers categorize all teen books under the general YA umbrella. NA, New Adult, mainly written for college-aged readers into their early twenties, is often sheltered under the YA umbrella too. Alongside the wider publishing industry, YA has changed significantly over the years, reflecting broader shifts in society. What follows isn't an analysis on talent or quality but content, as something about words in a book makes what's written more real, valid, romantic, admirable, aspirational. Thus, the intent is to shed light on some of the many topic and imagery that are included in books for young readers. At risk that this won't earn me any friends in publishing (at best), here's some of what I've seen: DEVOLUTION OF YA FICTION Growth of the YA audience/genre is an objective benefit, logical as it is to increase methods for targeting potential customers. As YA has increased in business and position, its morphing into genre unto itself has attracted many adults readers. As a YA author, I read mainly within my market and see the appeal for adult readers considering how well the genre's developed. The migration of older readers to YA is certainly one of the many reasons it's been so adultified. Other factors include the poisonous stranglehold ideological tentacles have on many aspects of culture, entertainment, and education. The shifts adults have finally caught onto in adult fiction and film have infected literature for younger audiences, picture books through YA. A quick example, originally, romantic comedies centered on a man and woman who clashed at the outset, then eventually found their way to each other at the end. The story would build to some romantic declaration, then a kiss. Anyone who's been watching knows that there's now a whole lot of touching that happens before any romantic declaration occurs. Longer, more frequent kisses are only second to scenes of the pair sleeping together before deciding how they really feel about each other. All this is becoming commonplace in YA. What was once cutesy stories about a high school girl chasing a crush has now become stories featuring a whole lot of other firsts, even seconds, and then some. The devolution of YA is a result of purposeful normalization and reshaping of societal norms through manipulatively emotional appeals by writers, agents, and editors. On average, books from larger publishing houses take roughly eighteen months to two years to evolve from contract to product on the shelf. To say, story trends are set in motion well before their rise in popularity. Whatever the view on agents as gatekeepers to the larger houses, publishers only publish so many books in a year, an amount significantly less than all the people who want to be published. Hence, agents act as preliminary filters for editors, whittling down potential authors to relatively more manageable numbers. An agent must really believe in a writer and project to nab one of those few spots. Like most creative fields, writing is highly subjective, so in addition to general quality, each agent and editor has preferences for stories they want to work with. They're also usually pretty clear about what they're looking for, so part of the progression of change can be traced back to what's being requested. CHARACTER INCLUSION CHECKLISTS When I first entered the “querying trenches,” wish lists from agents mainly specified genres and their various offshoots. Although ideologies make a home in all genres, most were subtler, more akin to a light sprinkling than the deluge of today. Within a few short years, wish lists changed. Unofficial “checklists” appeared in the now familiar cancerous categories of equity, representation, marginalization, and other socialist pseudonyms. Nonfiction for teens is dominated by activism, coming out, and adaptations of left-wing figures' biographies. Rather than prioritize quality, potential, uniqueness, the new gatekeeping is often focused on the inclusion of certain ideologies. For the first while, emphasis was on strong female characters, an odd request considering the YA market is dominated by female writers and readers. Previous character portrayal thus had little to do with some imagined patriarchal oppression. Now, female characters are “fierce”, projections of feminist fantasies celebrating girl bosses who are objectively pushy, uncooperative, obnoxious, self-righteous, and/or highly unrealistic. Somehow, they capture the most desirable love interest, a magical combination of masculinity and emotional vulnerability, who is inexplicably un-neutered by support of her domineering principles. Frequently, the girl makes the first move. Worse than overbearing feminism is unrealistic portrayals of a girl's physical abilities accompanied by most unsavory rage and wrath and anger. Supposedly, these traits aren't anathema to the gorgeous guys (when it is a guy) these girls miraculously attract. Unless there's a moth to flame metaphor here, it's a lie to pretend wrath is a healthy attraction. This well reflects the move away from what's become so-last-century stories featuring underdogs who searched deep for courage and heart to overcome challenges, raising up others alongside themselves. A time when character development focused on, well, character. More wholesome stories have been replaced with a self-proclaimed oppressed burning with self-righteous rage and violence. Such characters have seeped into fantasy for adults as well, most notably in armies featuring female combat soldiers and warriors without special powers, who somehow go toe-to-toe if not best male counterparts. Often this sort of matchup is shown as some cunning of smallness, agility, and destruction of arrogant male condescension. Never mind that such fighting is highly unrealistic, and any male is rightly confident if paired against a woman in physical combat. No amount of small body darting or ingenuity will save a girl from the full force of one landed male punch. The unquestioned portrayal of women able to best men in physical combat is worrying considering the real possibility of a reader confusing fact with fiction. Besides, a country which sends its women to war will no longer exist, as it's a country with males but not men. The current not-so-secret of major houses is that a book doesn't have a high chance of getting published if it doesn't check certain markers, especially for midlist and debut authors, though A-listers are not immune. A Caucasian is hardly allowed to write a story featuring a so-called BIPOC, but a straight author must somehow include the ever-expanding gay-bcs, and it must be in a positive light. Some authors were always writing these characters, which at least reflects acting of their own volition. For the rest, many didn't start until required. Because of the careful wording around these ideologies, many don't speak out against these practices so as not to appear hateful and bigoted. The mandated appearance of so-called marginalized and under-represented in stories lest the author risk erasing…someone, somehow also operates along these lines. Although, apparently, only very specific groups are at risk of disappearing. These standards are ridiculous in their least damaging iterations. How many so-anointed BIPOC were consulted over their standard portrayals? How can every individual of every minority be consulted for approval, and who chooses which faction decides? How many Latinos, speakers of gendered language, agreed to Latinx and Latine? Christian characters in mainstream publishing are rarely portrayed as steadfast believers or even rebels rediscovering faith. Jewish stories usually feature a character who's “lived experience” is assimilation, so the character is of a religion but doesn't represent it. A real portrayal of the true beliefs these characters come from would not align with the world mainstream publishing wants to shape. Even more ludicrous is that “disabled” and “neurodivergent” are considered identities, as if a physical or medical condition is cause for new labeling. The approach used to be that you are still you, worthy of respect and consideration, despite these conditions. In the glorified world of the self-hyphenate, the world of we-are-our-self-declared-identity, it's the foremost feature mentioned, with accompanying expectation of praise and exaltation, regardless of an individual's character or behavior. Don't confuse the argument against the labeling with the individuals, because they are separable. Worse than the tokenism is the reduction of individuals to secondary characteristics. Is this really the first thing you have to say about yourself, the most essential thing to know? When did it become norm to turn skin color or medical condition or physical ability into a character trait, the very notion of which says that anyone in this group must be viewed primarily through this lens, as if each is exactly the same? How myopic. How belittling. Following the cue set by movies, books for teens also morphed from cutesy rom-coms to ideological showcases. Unsurprisingly, there's been the introduction of the stereotypical gay best friend. Then storylines focusing on coming out or discovering someone close was gay, with accompanying template for writing them. The one coming out is always the strong one, the resilient one, though much language must be banned lest they be offended or erased, so their strength is dependent upon a carefully constructed bubble. Not only is inclusion necessary but happiness is the only possible, deliberately portrayed reaction. Never mind if some or all of it runs counter to a writer's religious beliefs. Moreover, “I'm not sure how I feel about this, but I'll still treat you with respect” was never an acceptable response. And it is an acceptable response in all manner of situations, unless you exorcise it in efforts to forcibly shape a particular worldview. Additionally, the attitude is that since you can't tell me who to love, and loving this person makes me happy, you must not only ally but champion me. Why is it offensive to present different acceptable, respectful reactions to teens? Who exactly is erased if this character isn't presented at all? As before, don't confuse the argument against mandate with the individuals. The contention isn't about love, but about religion protecting the sanctity of romantic relationships and marriage, a religious practice since the dawn of time, as seen across centuries and civilizations. Marriage is described as sanctified and holy, because it's Divine in nature, and thereby under the domain of the religious. If it's just a contract, then of course any government can regulate it. It’s disingenuous to deny that such enforcement clashes with the very nature of what writing is about. It shuts down discussion, then subverts it entirely by pretending there's nothing to debate. That shouldn't be a source of pride for publishing, but deepest shame. In their efforts to supposedly widen the window of story matter, they've narrowed the frames and tinted the panes to exclude suddenly unacceptable voices entirely. PORNOGRAPHY AND CONSENT Compounded upon all this, most books are no longer relatively clean romances building to a single kiss, as every stage of the relationship has become more explicit. Some scenes are akin to manuals, containing the sort of imagery once the sole province of steamy romances. When efforts are rightly made to remove these books from shelves, screeches of censorship! erasure! representation! resound. We wouldn't, and shouldn't, tolerate any adult approaching a kid on the street and telling stories with such description, nor should we allow it from close friends or family. Authors do not hold special status in this, no matter what the screechers screech. Taking such books off shelves isn't an indication of bigotry, intolerance, hatred, or erasure, but moral obligation. The counterargument from writers, agents, and editors is that explicit detail is necessary because of something to do with “lived experiences” and consent. First, if kids are doing it anyway, then adults definitely needn't assist. Second, consent is not quite the magical word society would have us believe. Third, “everyone has different experiences” is not a reason for writing graphic content, and the replacement of “intimacy” with “experience” is largely responsible for why relationships are in the gutter and leaving people unfulfilled. Intimacy is something private between two individuals; experience is a vague euphemism to pass off what should matter as transitory, despite irrevocable effects. It's difficult to imagine in an age when phones, cameras, and microphones track a person everywhere, but there was once an ideal called privacy, and the intimate was part of it. Pushback also leads to defenses of “sexuality,” another way of saying adults want to teach kids all kinds of ways to pursue these “experiences”. Changing the wording doesn't alter the nature but does allow immoral actors to force celebration of their fantasies and fetishes. The wrongness is incontestable, though not surprising from those who promote polyamory for teens and romantic relationships between humans and demons or other ungodly creatures. The feeble argument for writing scenes of teens sleeping together is they must see what consent looks like. Again, authors do not hold special status or exemption. There is no strong enough argument for writing scenes for teens in which one character undresses another and verbally asks permission every step of the way. Especially because the new trend seems to be the girl not only “consenting”, but also a burning I want this. If she wants, this wording implies, then she must have, abandoning all reason and morality. Consent has become an excuse for all sorts of undesirable, immoral, even illegal behavior, but mutual agreement is supposed to make it okay. This isn't the behavior we should be promoting for teens; we should be giving them better things, bigger ideas to think about. Worst of all, why is any adult writing about two sixteen-year-olds sleeping together? A teenager, no matter how mature, is still developing and while smart and clever not really old enough to fully understand what she's “consenting” to, and is probably being taken advantage of. We treat eighteen with the same magical power as consent, as if any age should be sleeping around, even if legalese only extends so far. Teen pregnancy, abortion overall, would hardly be an issue if everyone stopped sleeping with people they shouldn't. Any adherent to morality knows this, though morality is just another thing scuttled from teen fiction. G-dless ideology is the new morality; immoral, manmade gods have replaced G-d; lust is the new love; sexuality excuse for pornography; perceived racism and misogyny validation for violence and rage. Many are we who did not consent to this. These scenes are in teen films as well, though how many parents know this in an age of individual devices? Adults pretending to be teens take each other's clothes off before a camera for real tweens, teens, and/or adults to watch. Please explain in clear and simple language why this is not a form of pornography. What absolutely vital role does this scene have in advancing the story? Consent is not enough. Wanting is not enough. We're encouraging teens to turn their bodies into used cars, dented, scraped, scarred, and baggage laden, for what? Why is this hollowing out of self and morality good? This serves no benefit for teens and the overall state of relationships. Consent has become an excuse for all sorts of undesirable, immoral, even illegal behavior, but we're supposed to think that everyone agreeing makes whatever they agree to okay. It's incredibly obvious that feminism and the sexual revolution didn't free women, but chain them in a prison of animalistic, unsatisfying desire, dooming them to jadedness, frustration, and loneliness. But they're so responsible! So mature! By such logic, a responsible sixteen-year-old should be able to buy guns, alcohol, and drugs. But identity! No, identity doesn't mandate a book with graphic imagery, nor is it “sexuality” or “feeling seen” or any other term you hide behind. Witness the tattered remains of social morality that writers do not balk at writing this for teens. They should balk at writing this for anyone. Once we recognized that betterment came through battling temptations. It is not difficult to see how the enforced normalization of all this was also an effective ridding of undesirable shame. Not only have we banished feeling bad, we've enforced celebration of what shame once kept in line. But they'll never be prepared! How did any of us get here if none of this existed for millennia? But look at the sales! Many people also bought rock pets. Deviants and defenders will attempt to claim that (a) this sort of stuff always existed, which isn't really a reason for its continuance, and (b) previous generations were undoubtedly stifled in their inability to express their true selves. Perhaps. And yet, previous generations built civilization, with significantly less medical prescriptions too. Previous generations were better at family and community, meaning and purpose. We have “experiences.” But this is what married people do! Some writers introduce a faux or rushed marriage into the plot, perhaps because their weakening moral compass prevents writing an explicit scene between unmarried characters. Marrying the characters and making them eighteen doesn't magically okay writing this for teens. Everyone does it—indeed there are many common bodily functions which shouldn't be demonstrated in public—isn't either reason enough. Pressures to include these scenes is evidenced by authors long regarded as “clean” storytellers, authors who won't swear or indulge in graphic or gratuitous content, authors who clearly express Christian beliefs in their acknowledgements, writing them too. Would they give this book to their priest? To a young church member? Would they read the scene aloud for family or friends or the very teens they write for? If even the professed religious authors do not have the fortitude to oppose this, if even they can be convinced of the supposed validity, then gone is the bulwark protecting children from the psychological and moral damage resulting from these scenes. But inclusivity! We must reflect the world around them! Considering what's in these books, all should pray teens aren't seeing this around them. Either way, that doesn't excuse writing about it. Moreover, cries for inclusivity from those shutting down differing opinions are inherently without substance. True inclusivity is achieved when stories focus on universal truths and laudatory values shared by all. The fundamental argument is that “could” is not “should”, and the only reliable arbiter between the two is Divinely-based morality. Current permissiveness is only possible in a society which worked for decades to expunge religion from its vital foundational position and influence. The demonization piled atop its degradation was simple insurance that the moral truths of religion wouldn't interfere with the newly established secular order. We can still be good people, they claimed. Witness the tattered remains. Allowing, championing, this sort of writing has not made us better, and instead of listening to concerns, activists and proponents double down. Need you any proof of the separation between ethics and morality and elitism and academia, scroll through an article or two in defense of these scenes. The more “educated” the individual, the twisted the pretzel of rationalization. Rational lies, all of them. These lies are prominently center of the new crusade against so-called “book banning,” although the books are still available at retailers and publishers. Fueled by self-righteous hysteria, activists take great pride in influencing state legislatures to enact decrees against book bans in protection of “lived experiences,” representation, and the like. If a teen doesn't see two boys or girls or more sleeping together, so the thinking goes, then they face imminent, unspecified harm, never mind that their sacred voice has been quashed. They claim BIPOC and queer authors are specifically targeted, failing to mention it's the content not the author rejected. Somehow the bigots are the ones who don't want kids reduced to “sexuality”, while the tolerant are the ones who do. Need anyone ask if these protections extend to writers who don't align or even disagree with their worldview? I'd say these books are better suited for adults, but adults are despairing of the unreadability of books in their categories too. And that aside from the targeted “decolonization” of books and authors that adults, especially men, enjoyed reading. From the myriad of books extant, no plot was ever turned, no story ever dependent upon an explicit scene, in the bedroom or elsewhere. Neither does such render the work art or literature, but rather indecent and abhorrent. Parents struggle to encourage their kids to read when such are the books available. ELIMINATING THE WEST For some time, agents have specifically requested non-western narratives, histories, and legends. Atop the deteriorating state of the current education system, teens aren't being presented with a fictionalized character in history, which may thereby spark interest and curiosity in real history. No wonder they know so little of the past when they're not offered history at all. What does make it in represents very select time periods. Other permitted historical fiction is alternative histories where the past is magicked or reimagined, almost always in some gender swapped way. While alternative histories can be creative, the lack of regular historical fiction seems to indicate the only permitted history is a remade one. Otherwise, most of western history isn't on shelves because no one wants to represent it. Which means no one's fighting for it to be published. Which means young readers aren't given glimpses into the past that made this present and will highly influence the future. And this from those who claim large swaths of the population don't properly teach history. The same who pushed the fabricated and widely debunked lie that slavery was unique to the west, the only culture who actively sought to end it. The same who have yet to consider the absolute necessity of mandating schools to teach the true horrors of communism done right. The same who have a monochrome view of colonization and chameleon approach to the faux oppressed-oppressor narrative. A rather high volume of Asian-based stories, histories, and mythologies fill the market instead. The proliferation of Asian and other eastern fiction isn't objectively concerning, but it's deliberate increase alongside western stories' deliberate decrease is. It's less an expansion of viewpoints and more a supplanting of anything west. I grew up reading historical fiction, but there's a dearth on shelves for teen readers, who must see where we come from through the eyes of characters resembling our ancestors. Instead of walking through time in their shoes and understanding their struggles in the context of when they lived, we project modern ideologies upon the one protagonist somehow vastly ahead of her time. It's deliberately false and disconnects readers from the world that created the one we live in. Whatever your opinion of our world, it was formed in those histories, and we cannot appreciate the present without understanding the world that made it. MENTAL HEALTH Another major trend in teen fiction is the focus on the broad category of mental health, its emergence unsurprising considering the uptick in modern society. Whatever the viewpoint on diagnoses, the truth is that the ones calling for greater awareness have much to do with having caused the issues. Teens living in the most prosperous, free society that ever was should not have such measures of mental health struggles, yet they do. Skim the messaging of the last several decades and it's no wonder why. Teens are raised on a bombardment of lies and damaging viewpoints resulting in a precarious Jenga structure at their foundation. For decades they've been told they can sleep around without lasting consequence, negating the need to build deep, lasting, exclusive relationships. Families, a fundamental source of meaning and grounding, have been shoved aside for the faux glory of sleeping with whomever, whenever, and the new solution of “found family”. Just because a pill supposedly prevents biological consequences doesn't mean a different sort of toll hasn't been exacted. And that follows the perpetual degradation of dress, reducing the entirety of an individual to a form as valued or devalued as any other physical object. Added to the disrespect of the body is the incessant, unfounded claim that “climate change” is going to destroy the planet by…well, soon. Never mind that we're doing better than before, and all predictions have been proven wrong. Imagine what continual doom and gloom does to the mental state of a teenager already grappling with ping-ponging hormones, who should be presented with optimism for the future they're about old enough to create. Well, we have a pill for that too. Teens have been told the American dream is gone by those who set out to destroy it, that American greatness isn't worth dreaming about by those who recolored it a nightmare. Hobbies and collected skills, the work of their own hands, have been shunted for social media trends and unfettered internet access. Phones are given to younger and younger kids, so they don't grow up in the tangible, real world but an algorithmic, digital one. Inevitably, the worst of that world affects them. They're told that they're hated, feared for the way they were born. They're told they're not even who they've been since birth, basic facts purposely turned into issues and doubts to shake the foundation of self. Those most adamant about the contrived need for teens to discover identity are the most diligent at axing their very roots. The response to the mental health crisis, the jadedness, the internal turmoil they've helped facilitate by destroying the enduring, reliable fabric of society is to encourage more of the same empty, hollowing behaviors. Atop all this is never-ending rage, rage, rage. At the base is the deliberate removal of religion. No matter an individual's choice of observance, religion undeniably provides what liberal society and decadence cannot; meaning. Eternal, enduring meaning. The knowing that you're more than a clump of cells passing through this timespan, because you are an integral link in a chain reaching back millennia. Your ancestors didn't endure hardships or fight to build civilization so you could be the end of the line, but so you could gratefully take your place in it. You and your actions matter. Not because you're a political vote or celebrated community, but because you were made in the image of G-d Who woke you today as there's something only you can do in His world. What effect would the proliferation of this messaging in literature have on the mental state of the youth? And for those pontificating about diversity and inclusion, who in truth only want different skin colors espousing the same beliefs, there is no greater unifier than religion. Belief in a higher power unites individuals of different backgrounds, colors, and, most valuably, opinions, in ways no mandate or ideology ever can. While lengthy, the above in no way encompasses all the changes, reasons, and effects pertaining to the devolution of teen fiction. And, as the focus is not on talent but content, it can be shifted as easily as it was before. You may disagree with everything I've written. You may accuse me of jealousy, hatred, bigotry, racism, misogyny, xenophobia, erasure, et al. I only encourage you to look for yourself. Peruse bookstore aisles; click through new releases; check who's getting awards. What do your eyes see?

Prophetic Proclamation to guide the church, ministies, and believers in the year of 2026 regarding prophecy and seeing for the LORD.  A word that will build Believers in Divine Preparation.

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Life rarely goes according to plan—and the Christmas story proves it. In this message, we explore how God often works through interruptions, why His favor doesn’t always feel favorable, and how Mary’s response teaches us to be curious, confident, and ultimately surrendered to God’s purposes. As we step into a new year, this episode invites us to trust God in the disruptions and respond with a faithful, courageous “yes.” Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christmas #advent

Mark 14:53-72 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's own use of prayer to gain strength to overcome the temptation to walk away from the cross in contrast to Peter's lack of prayer keeping him weak in the face of temptation to deny Jesus.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=23714The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

When life feels bigger than your strength, God’s provision becomes your power. Ezra 5:5 reminds us that when God gives an assignment—whether rebuilding a life, leading a family, launching a ministry, or facing opposition—His hand stays on His people until the work is complete. The returning exiles discovered that divine calling comes with divine supply, even when challenges rise and fear tries to stall our obedience. Highlights God equips us fully for every assignment He places in our hands—strength, resources, and support. The exiles returned to devastation, yet God’s favor and miraculous provision met them on arrival. Opposition, intimidation, and discouragement threatened to halt their progress, but God’s presence stayed constant. His faithfulness guaranteed the completion of the rebuilding—He finishes what He begins. Following Jesus includes hardship, but we “take heart” because He has already overcome the world. Romans 8 reminds believers that nothing can separate us from Christ or stop His purposes. Through Him, we live not as survivors but as “more than conquerors,” empowered to persevere. Gift Inspiration: Crosswalk's Holiday Gift Guide Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas! Full Transcript Below: Divinely Empowered for Our Greatest ChallengesJennifer Slattery (host of Faith Over Fear) Bible Reading:But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease till the matter should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it. (Ezra 5:5, ESV) Today’s verse and the historical context surrounding it assure us that when God assigns us a task, be that to raise children, complete a work project, lead a team, launch a ministry, or pursue a dream, He gives us everything we need to do all that He asks. And while we will likely always experience opposition, whenever we seek to live for Jesus, the events recorded in Ezra and Nehemiah also assure us that He is greater than any opposition we’ll face. In short, He finishes what He begins. The question is, how will we respond when difficulties come? Will we cower in fear, falter in fatigue, or trust in His provision, protection, and care? Presumably, this was a question with which Ezra, the religious leader introduced in the Bible book bearing his name, and the returning exiles wrestled as they labored, for decades, to rebuild what the Assyrians destroyed seventy years prior. Here’s the backstory. Despite centuries of prophetic warnings in which the Lord pleaded with His people to return to Him, they remained set in their rebellion and violent and oppressive ways. Therefore, God gave them the autonomy they wanted, removed His protective hand, and allowed their enemies to conquer them and cart them off to a pagan nation to live as exiles. Yet, faithful to His promise, 70 years later, the Lord mercifully and miraculously returned them to their beloved homeland. Their arrival was bittersweet, filled with celebration for their liberation and return and sorrow for the destruction they saw once back in their beloved capital city. They found Jerusalem’s wall broken down, the gates burned, and the temple destroyed. But they also arrived with an abundance of the Lord’s miraculous provision, given to them by Cyrus, a pagan king. Perhaps buoyed by this obvious display of God’s favor and hope in the restoration He’d previously promised through the prophet Isaiah, they immediately set to work, built an altar, and re-established worship. Not long after, however, their progress stalled due to opposition and their desire to build homes in which to live. The intimidation they experienced from the locals steadily increased and could’ve halted the restoration project indefinitely, leaving Jerusalem like the many other ancient cities that once thrived but are no more. That’s not what happened, however, because the eye of God, meaning His favor and hand, remained on His people until they completed everything He’d assigned and promised. Because again, when God assigns something, He gives us everything we need, be that resources, strength, and people to help, to do all that He’s asked. Intersecting Life & Faith: This story reveals two co-existing realities we all encounter in this life. As you probably know from experience, living for Jesus isn’t, and never will be, easy. Jesus told us to expect trouble: local, national, and global conflict, relational ruptures and betrayal, sickness and poverty, and pain. But He also told us to “take heart”; to sink our faith roots deep into Him, the One who overcame the world and conquered death and the grave that we, His beloved and empowered children, might also overcome. In Romans 8:31-37, Paul, a first-century evangelist who wrote much of the New Testament, phrased it this way: “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who spared not his own Son but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things? … Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or anguish or persecution or famine …” (ESV). And here’s one of my favorite parts—the last line: “in all these things” –and a thousand more besides— “we are more than conquerors” –as in, we’ve secured, in Christ, overwhelming victory— “through him that loved us” (ESV). Lord, remind us of this truth, your promises, and unchanging character the next time we feel timid, overwhelmed, and defeated that we may pursue Your will with perseverance and Spirit-ignited determination. Further Reading:Proverbs 19:21Proverbs 3:5-6Job 42:2 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today I share the magical, wild journey that led me to where I am now... Pregnant with my 4th child at 41 years old!  In this episode we cover: A journey of intuition, trust, spirit babies, & divine timing that led to this pregnancy My wild dream that changed everything this year The pros of having one more & expanding your family when your kids (and you) are older Letting go of societal programming about maternal age & having babies in your 40s The signs + synchronicities that led my husband and me to our decision My challenging IVF experience: Against all odds trusting my intuition, coaching myself through mindset, & leaning into spirituality to get through it *Link to the episode where I share all the miracles, signs, & synchronicities surrounding my 3rd child's pregnancy + birth:  https://youtu.be/9yG061fJIqU?si=7qI1ReT-0TmNZt7B --- If you are enjoying this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe.

In the LORD's prayer Jesus taught the disciples to pray “on earth as it is in heaven” which in essence literally means a “divinely synchronized” life! This message is about the how and why of divinely synchronizing your life to God and Heaven.

Uncle Snoop, Dragon Ice, and The Complexities of Prayer In this lively episode of the Divinely Uninspired Podcast, the crew kicks off by discussing the backlash against the band Imagine Dragons, likening it to Nickelback's public treatment. The conversation, filled with playful banter and personal anecdotes, touches on various music artists and their evolving careers, including Machine Gun Kelly, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg. The hosts also delve into their favorite childhood snacks and taste-test some unusual modern treats, including 'Dragon Ice' Taquitos. Shifting gears, they explore deeper themes such as the nature and impact of prayer, our cultural attitudes toward death, and the historical evolution of religious teachings. It's a thoughtful mix of lighthearted fun and profound reflection, making for an entertaining and insightful listen. 00:00 Imagine Dragons: Unfair Criticism? 01:01 Welcome to the Divinely Uninspired Podcast 01:14 Music Talk: X Ambassadors and Machine Gun Kelly 02:42 Eminem and Snoop Dogg: Aging in the Music Industry 05:16 Christmas Songs and IPA Ideas 06:59 Spotify Wrapped: Embarrassing Top Songs 10:42 Stranger Things and AI in Movies 13:23 Snow Days and Iguanas in Florida 16:03 Weird Foods from Around the World 19:38 Snack Talk: Doritos and Cheetos 24:54 Mystery Taste Test: Golden Sriracha Doritos 27:04 Tasting the Blue Chips 27:22 Discussing the Taste and Ingredients 29:12 Energy Drinks and Weird Snacks 32:05 The China Cabinet Debate 38:28 Superman and Religious Analogies 48:01 The Complexity of Prayer 56:15 Reflections on Death and Faith 

This week I sit down with the ultimate baddie, stylist, and creative direction, Chantelle Thach! After experiencing an emergency life or death health scare, Chantelle shares her inspiring story where she was given a second chance at life. We discuss manifestation, prayer, and the power of your faith. It's really beautiful to witness Chantelle's light in person and through this episode. Her gratitude for life is overwhelming and her courage and passion are inspiring. I loved listening to her speak about her faith and in doing so, it's strengthened mine. I hope you love this episode

Monday Bible Study for November 24, 2025 at the Deeper Life Bible Church, Gbagada Lagos. by Pastor W.F Kumuyi

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Book your FREE 30 Minute Clarity Call with Jody now! https://jody.as.me/womensmeditationnetworkclaritysession What is a Clarity Call? This is the first step to giving you the IMMEDIATE relief you crave and will help you to become "unstuck" as you walk the path towards a life of happiness, inner peace and fulfillment. During this call, we're going to explore your ideal life and vision for living the life that you desire. We'll talk about some of the challenges that are getting in your way, and I'll provide you with some practical tools to help you close the gap from where you are now, to your desired destination. Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a deep breath and allow yourself to settle into the warm embrace of these words: "I am divinely guided." PAUSE (5 SEC)... In this moment, there is nothing for you to do but simply be. Be present, Be open, And be receptive to the guidance that is all around you. This guidance comes from a source greater than yourself, A source of love, wisdom, and infinite possibility. It is the same source that created you and sustains you in every moment. PAUSE (10 SEC)... Feel the weight of your worries and fears lifting from your shoulders as you rest in the knowledge that you are not alone. You are held in the loving embrace of the universe, And it is guiding you every step of the way. Trust that everything is unfolding exactly as it should, even if you cannot see the bigger picture just yet. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

Unmasking Halloween, Car Troubles, and Deconstructing the Gospels: An Informative Rollercoaster In this episode of the Divinely Uninspired podcast, the crew gathers to discuss post-Halloween stories, the true origins and writings of the Gospels, and childhood myths like quicksand and stop, drop, and roll. Special guest David shares his insights on volunteering and building projects, while the team dissects recent news about teams returning their championships and an unusual Taco Bell 50K run. Tune in for a blend of humorous anecdotes, fascinating historical insights, and a unique taste test experiment. 00:00 Welcome to the Divinely Uninspired Podcast  00:36 Meet the Team and Special Guest David 01:23 Halloween Recap and Costumes 03:27 Jeremy's Halloween Story 12:43 Traffic Signs and Legalities 18:47 Self-Driving Cars and Productivity 23:32 Taco Bell 50K Challenge 27:59 Soccer Championship and Sportsmanship 29:34 Controversial Game Ending 29:42 Debating Sports Ethics 30:04 Classical Christian Values 32:22 Childhood Fears and Myths 40:23 Taste Test Challenge 45:57 Understanding the Bible's Origins 01:02:05 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

Jesus's Divinely Directed and Divinely Protected Life

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Book your FREE 30 Minute Clarity Call with Jody now!   https://jody.as.me/womensmeditationnetworkclaritysession What is a Clarity Call? This is the first step to giving you the IMMEDIATE relief you crave and will help you to become "unstuck" as you walk the path towards a life of happiness, inner peace and fulfillment. During this call, we're going to explore your ideal life and vision for living the life that you desire. We'll talk about some of the challenges that are getting in your way, and I'll provide you with some practical tools to help you close the gap from where you are now, to your desired destination. Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium You are not lost, nor are you wandering aimlessly.  Every step you take, every decision you make, Is leading you towards your destiny.  PAUSE (5 SEC)... Trust in the unfolding of your life, for it is not by chance that you are where you are today. PAUSE (10 SEC)... Take a deep breath and let the weight of the world melt away. Allow yourself to be cradled by the gentle knowing that your path is divinely planned for you. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

It's spooky season and Tracy's boyfriend Brodie Currie cleaned out the Home Depot Halloween department and turned the front lawn into a skeleton graveyard. Martina received a personal reading from Jon Angus's mother, April and Tracy had a SAW movie marathon with the kiddies! VIDEO VERSION: TPB+ for MERCH, TOUR DATES, and MORE, visit www.tracyandmartina.com

In this episode, we explore how life's messiness can become a doorway to growth, presence, and deeper meaning. Topics we discussed: Finding meaning Reframing negative experiences as opportunities or blessings A beautifully chaotic car ride through India Practices that help us shift from thinking to feeling What Happy Jack is currently exploring and teaching Letting life and experience teach us something new We'd love to hear from you!

Debunking Mormonism, Heist Fantasies, and $680 Coffee Cups: Deep Dive Discussions  In this lively episode of the Divinely Uninspired podcast, the hosts delve into a diverse array of topics from discussing the authenticity of Mormonism and Joseph Smith's claims to debating the necessity of award shows for Christian music. They also indulge in whimsical heist fantasies, talk about bizarrely expensive coffee, and highlight bizarre TikTok trends that have led to pediatric burns. With side conversations including childhood birthday parties, the legacy of AOL's dial-up internet, and celebrity controversies featuring LeBron James, this episode offers a mix of humor, cultural critique, and thoughtful discourse. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome  00:13 Billy Blanks' Christian Album 00:56 Uniforms and Wardrobe Talk 01:43 Jesus' Attire and Historical Clothing 03:27 Chuck E. Cheese and Birthday Parties 05:23 Nostalgia and Childhood Memories 12:01 Smoking and Vaping Trends 19:02 Heists and Robberies 26:09 Heist Movie Plot Discussion 26:40 Value of Luxurious Items 27:08 Cardi B's Album Release Controversy 27:47 Heist Motivations and Logistics 31:42 Expensive Coffee and Consumerism 35:29 Dangerous TikTok Trends 39:45 Mormonism and Its Origins 54:56 Christian Music Awards Debate 57:50 LeBron James and Celebrity Authenticity 59:07 Conclusion and Farewell

Has God been an absent parent in the lives of his children and Creation? Is this why most of our intimate relationships are so hurtful? Are our intimate relationships designed to facilitate self-individuation or self-actualization, as Jungian individuation suggests, which could potentially lead us back to divine individuation or integration with the source of all that is? 

Has God been an absent parent in the lives of his children and Creation? Is this why most of our intimate relationships are so hurtful? Are our intimate relationships designed to facilitate self-individuation or self-actualization, as Jungian individuation suggests, which could potentially lead us back to divine individuation or integration with the source of all that is?

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What if your most awkward moments are actually divine appointments?In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well — at noon — in one of the most uncomfortable, countercultural encounters in all of Scripture. She's got a past, a pattern, and a thirst she can't satisfy. But Jesus doesn't shame her. He meets her. He crosses the cultural, moral, and spiritual lines that divide her from truth — and He does the same for us.This episode explores how God uses awkward encounters to reveal His living water, heal hidden wounds, and invite us into new life. Through the lens of Scripture and history, we'll uncover: • The Power of Divine Awkwardness – How discomfort often signals a divine setup for transformation. • The Five Failed Covenants of Israel – What her five husbands symbolize about humanity's broken promises and God's relentless pursuit. • The Seventh Man — The True Bridegroom – How Jesus completes what history, religion, and relationships could never fulfill. • Repentance as Restoration – Why true repentance isn't about shame, but about turning from wells that run dry to the One who never does.If your soul feels thirsty — if you've been running to temporary wells that can't hold water — this message is your invitation to drop the jar and drink deeply of grace.It's time to stop hiding, stop performing, and stop pretending.Jesus is sitting at the well of your story, waiting to meet you there.

Faith, Fast Food Buffets, and Reimagining Church Membership: A Thought-Provoking Discussion In this episode, the three best friends start off playfully discussing their music preferences and humorous anecdotes related to faith. The conversation then shifts to more serious topics like the concept of faith, church membership, and their personal journeys. They delve into the differences in upbringing, how they handle questions about theology, and the implications of church structures. The episode also includes a fun debate on the best cereals, fast food buffets, and quirky apps on their phones. Finally, the hosts share some exciting announcements about upcoming church events. 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 00:07 Discussing George Michael and Music Preferences 01:26 Rapture Predictions and Cults 03:10 NFL Conspiracies and Icebreaker Questions 07:56 Fall Fest and Bug Fest 10:30 Music Festivals and Concert Experiences 16:14 Decluttering and Fat Bear Week 21:13 Fast Food Buffets and Nostalgia 26:27 The Buffet Challenge 26:42 Olive Bar Adventures 28:25 Diet Disasters and Successes 34:41 Cereal Showdown 38:28 Faith Journeys and Church Experiences 50:32 Church Membership and Belonging 01:03:45 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events

In this special interview series episode, we talk with Sara Sauer, caregiver & death doula. We dive deep into caregiving both children and the elderly, along with death doula work as a spiritual path. How caring for her mother unexpectedly led her to a path of caregiving as her Way of giving her giftsShe was Divinely directed to caregiving through intuitive guidance when no other doors opened to how she had previously given her giftsThe importance of accepting the "unwinding" process of death as those she serves prepare for their next adventureThe sound of joy & bliss that those dying can emanate upon transitioning out of their bodyCaregivers see and experience aspects of humanity that no one else does & the honor of thisCaregiving provides spiritual insights and awakeningSara shares her top tips for caregiving children and the elderly, as well as sharing powerful stories of her death doula work as part of her spiritual serviceThe importance of having a spiritual mentor in the physical for navigating a spirit-led lifeSara Sauer is a Love Territory Guide and Sacred Spirituality Coach serving as a senior caregiver and child caregiver/nanny. Assisting her Mom on her 2.5 year journey with cancer, including being her end of life caregiver set into motion her caregiver & death doula path. Sara loves being present for all those she serves, including the families that hire her as they are the decision makers for how to best honor the one(s) she's caring for. Sara loves each one she serves where they're at, as they are, finding out what they can do and then assisting in all other needed areas. You can receive a free Sacred Heart Meditation by Sara: https://youtu.be/iALcgPG0LE8?si=NmBk4AHulFPG-n6kor connect with her on IG @sara.sauer if you're seeking a caregiver for your loved one or are a caregiver seeking a mentor 

Idol or Angel? Scripture commands us not to make images of things in the earth or in the heavens to worship them. This means different things to different people, even within the Jewish community. It is one of those commandments that drives the reader to its multiple other mentions in Scripture to make full sense of it: “You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth." (Ex 20:4) Some may not possess any figured images, applying the mitzvah very strictly. Others may give their children dolls or have animal sculpture for decoration, applying additional context for the mitzvah, which is having an image for the purpose of worshiping it or acknowledging its power: You shall not make for yourselves idols, nor shall you set up for yourselves an image or a sacred pillar, nor shall you place a figured stone in your land to bow down to it; for I am the LORD your God. (Le 26:1) In this application, a person avoids images of known gods, demons, or symbols denoting such, but does not avoid having photographs, artwork, or objects in the shape of animals or heavenly bodies, etc. The Tabernacle and Temple were decorated with images of both heavenly and earthly objects according to a Divinely-prescribed pattern. The range of interpretations is not unusual, and it lends itself to investigation so that one can learn more about the mitzvah by tracking down every mention of images as idols. This week, we'll take a look at a song traditionally sung on Erev Shabbat to usher in the Divine Presence on Shabbat, for Shabbat is a moed, an appointed time when the Creator of the Universe promises to visit those who tend His Garden. Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) 5:1 has been our working text for understanding the repopulation of the Garden when the Bride and Bridegroom join the Divine Presence at the wedding feast of resurrection: I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, friends; drink and imbibe deeply, O lovers. This sumptuous wedding meal inaugurates the reign of Messiah Yeshua, for he will return to earth with his holy ones to rule and restore the earth to the purpose for which the Father created it. What we have learned the last few weeks is that earthly hospitality to the righteous brother or sister is the Torah's pattern of preparation for the restoration of all things. Following our lesson on Avraham and the angels last week, let's pick up this week with Yeshua's reiteration of hospitality. A righteous guest seeks a righteous home for hospitality, and he/she has the authority to bless that home with peace: “Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support. And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. As you enter the house, give it your greeting. If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet. Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.” (Mt 10:9-15) Yeshua sent out his disciples as his messengers. They were to practice what they'd seen Yeshua do: teach, preach, immerse, comfort, exhort, rebuke, heal, and so on. The disciples were messengers, sometimes called shliachim in Hebrew for "sent ones." Another word for messenger in Hebrew is malak: ???????? m?l?âk; to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher):—ambassador, angel, king, messenger

Living a Divinely Guided Life: From Navy Commander to Medium with Suzanne Giesemann & Kara LovehartIn episode 101 of the Mind Body Detox Podcast, Kara Lovehart — Mind Body Psychic Medium and Executive Intuitive Coach — welcomes internationally known spiritual teacher, Hay House author, and evidence-based medium Suzanne Giesemann.Suzanne shares her extraordinary journey from serving as a Navy Commander and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to becoming a respected medium and spiritual teacher. Following the tragic loss of her stepdaughter, she discovered an awakened path of deep spiritual connection, leading her to write bestselling books including The Awakened Way and Messages of Hope, and to create the award-winning documentary Wolf's Message.

In this episode of VivaLife SPF ME, Dr. Kelly O. takes us deep into the sacred art of forgiveness, release, and divine alignment. Learn why losing people, places, and familiar routines isn't failure—it's preparation. Through the VivaLife 5 (Spiritual, Physical, Financial, Mental, Emotional), discover how to shift from tugging and begging for connections to attracting what is truly yours. With scripture, wisdom from successful leaders, actionable steps, and real talk, you'll leave empowered to embrace who and what remains, while blessing those who no longer align with your journey.Share, like, and follow this Vivalife SPF ME podcast on Spotify/Amazon,/Google platformsVivaLife SPF ME • A podcast on Spotify for PodcastersSubscribe to our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@vivalifehealthhub8261?si=zLFMLAZ126ss6qyOClick the link below to join our mailing list, events, and experienceshttps://vivalifespfme.com/dr-kelly-o-md-linktreeBook Dr. Kelly O., MD: https://vivalifespfme.com/speakerBuy your journal: https://vivalifespfme.myshopify.com/products/vivalife-spf-me-journal We can't be erased, T-shirt & Hat! https://vivalifespfme.myshopify.com/products/we-cant-be-erased-tshirt #Affirmation #365DaysofAffirmation #VivalifeSPFMEPodcast #VivalifeSPFME #VivalifeHealthHUB #DrKellyOMD

What if the key to clarity, confidence, and Divine alignment isn't about finding more answers—but about asking better questions?In this episode, I'll guide you into the powerful practice of coaching yourself with transformational questions—the kind of questions that move you out of fear and doubt and into presence, love, and empowerment.You'll learn:Why answers alone don't create transformation, but the right questions always doThe six types of transformational questions—and how to use them dailyHow questions shift you from shame and self-doubt into curiosity and self-trustPractical journaling, reflection, and embodiment techniques to anchor your truthWhy transformational questions are not just coaching tools but soul activatorsWhen you learn to coach yourself with the right questions, you stop outsourcing your power—and start living as the grounded, radiant, Divinely aligned person you were always meant to be.About the Host, Elaine Starling: (bio, personal links, resource links)Welcome to The Abundance Journey—where we don't just talk about abundance, we embody it.I'm Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador™. After a spiritual near-death experience, I was called to help you align your energy, purpose, and voice with the Divine abundance already within you.Each week, you'll hear practical tools, spiritual insights, inspiring guests, and powerful Intention Activations to help you:Reconnect with your true selfReclaim your intrinsic worthTake aligned action toward your highest visionLet's spiral up into joy, purpose, and prosperity—together.www.TheAbundanceJourney.comBeaming you infinite love and blessings!Free Gift: Get a book excerpt from “5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance”How to Support: Please share this episode with everyone you love and admire. Let them know that they are receiving this lovely energy too!Elaine Starling Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eXgwdMYYzLicCEcB1DdrgTEDx Talk, “Abundance Is a Choice” https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEysWebsite: www.TheAbundanceJourney.com5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance Book: https://amzn.to/3vjKjft Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe...