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https://TakingTheLandPodcast.comFinal night at the Waltham Forest Conference, Pastor Greg Mitchell preaches “The Edge of Enlargement” from 2 Kings 6:1–7. When the work is “too small,” God calls us to enlarge. Enlargement requires responsibility, hard work, and a sharp edge—anointing that gives divine effectiveness. Learn how edges are lost (borrowed experience, no maintenance, sin), how to find where it fell, and how to recover it by faith and obedience.SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM FOR MORE:• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast⁠: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts⁠: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1–7; Acts 2:37; Eccl. 10:10; 1 Tim. 4:16; 2 Tim. 1:6; Prov. 23:23; 1 Pet. 2:11.Chapters00:00 The Business of Blessings08:10 Memorial Giving and God's Records15:11 The Power of Obedience and Breakthroughs17:57 The Need for Enlargement in Ministry26:19 The Importance of Having an Edge29:15 Recognizing Missing Edges34:37 Personalizing Your Relationship with God37:01 The Need for Maintenance39:15 Finding Your Edge45:59 The Power of Recovery and MiraclesShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

Pugna in mercātōrēs venēnī geritur Secundum cartam senātuī diē Iōvis datam, praeses Americānus cēnset rempūblicam contrā mercātōrēs illicitī venēnī pugnāre, quae pugna nōn in aliēnās gentēs sed in latrōnēs gerātur. Quae verba cautē ēliguntur: nam vērum bellum nōn praesidī sed senātuī licet indīcere. Praesidis autem iussū trēs vel plūrēs celōcēs, quae feruntur venēnō onerātae esse, ā nautīs Americānīs iam mersae sunt et ad septendecim hominēs Venetiolānī interfectī, quī narcotromocratae sīve latrōnēs tam venēnum quam terrōrem adhibentēs fuisse dīcuntur. Diē Veneris autem nautae Americānae quartam nāvem dēmersērunt. Ambigitur utrum liceat praesidī imperāre, ut nautae mīlitēsque Americānī aliēnās narcotromocratās interficiant. Et in hāc ambiguitāte latent īnsidiae: nam doctī hominēs quī sēnsum commūnem metiuntur referunt tālem pugnam in mercātōrēs venēnī gerendam ā plērīsque cīvibus approbārī, unde factiōnī magistrātibus oppositae perīculōsum sit praesidis cōnsilium improbāre. Terror Mancuniī Mancuniī in Britanniā Jihad Al-Shamie, vir Britannūs triginta et quinque annōs nātus, raedam suam in synagōgam Iūdaeōrum, quī tunc sanctissimum altārum feriārum diem expiātiōnis agēbant, illīsit et veste displōsīvā, ut vidēbātur, indūtus cultrōque armātus coepit hominēs percūtere, donec custōdēs pūblicī manuballistīs armātī fīnem in ēius impetum imposuērunt. Praeter Al-Shamie duo aliī hominēs interfectī sunt, quōrum ūnus ā custōdibus pūblicīs cāsū occīsus est, et aliī sunt vulnerātī. Custōdēs pūblicī nunc operam dant, ut causam hūius impetūs intelligant, sed etiam monent tromocratīam patrātam sibi vidērī, id est, impetum factum esse ut terror cīvibus incuterētur; aliōs virōs duōs ūnamque fēminam esse comprehēnsōs, quī tromocratīam parārent. Archiepiscopa Cantuariēnsis Diē Veneris Sarah Mullally, episcopa Londoniēnsis, est ab ecclēsiā Anglicā creāta archiepiscopa Cantauriēnsis. Ecclēsia Anglica, quae scandalīs quatitur, etiam acriter divīsa est inter factiōnem sinistram, quae in Britanniā pollet, et factiōnem dextram, quae est Africāna et māior. Inde questus est episcopus Nigeriānus, virum dēbuisse archiepiscopum creārī, cum oportēret fēminās virīs obtemperāre. Nova ministra prīmāria Iāpōnum Sanae Takaichi diē Saturnī facta est dux maximae factiōnis in rē pūblica Iāpōnum, unde vērīsimile vidētur eam ministram prīmāriam fūtūram Iāpōnum. Prīma erit fēmina quæ Iāpōnibus praesit. Dīxit ipsa sē dē victōriā adeptā nōn laetārī, quippe quae potius difficilem labōrem esset susceptūra. Novissimus minister prīmārius Gallōrum Sebastiānus Lecornū creātus est novissimus minister prīmārius Gallōrum, quī et quīntus erit inter biennium, et septimus ex eō tempore quō Emmanuēl Macron ad clavum et gubernācula ascenderat reīpūblicae. Minister prīmārius Gallōrum magistrātū sē abdicāvit Sebastiānus Lecornū, novissimus minister prīmārius Gallōrum, diē Lūnae magistrātū sē abdicāvit. Tabulārium Cōrēānum combustum Tabulārium ēlectronicum “G-Drive” dictum, ubi opera pūblica reīpūblicae Cōrēae Merīdiōnālis conservābantur, exarsit, neque exempla monumentōrum exstant. Quīnta pars omnium documentōrum, quae ad rempūblicam gerendam facta erant, est dēlēta neque ullō modō reciperārī potest. Monent igitur magistrātūs, nōn fierī posse ut rātiōnēs expensōrum acceptōrumque senātuī hōc mēnse reddantur. Diē Iovis magistātus quīdam tabulāriō reficiendō praepositus, cūius nōminis ūna tantum littera “A” diurnāriīs relāta est, sē ex altō praecipitāvit.

"One of the most common arguments raised against the existence of God is the problem of suffering: “If God is good and all-powerful, why does He allow injustice?” But when we turn to Scripture—especially Ecclesiastes 4:1–3—we see that this argument actually backfires.Without God, suffering and oppression can only lead to despair. If life is nothing more than “under the sun,” then Solomon's conclusion is inescapable: the dead are better off than the living, and it would be better never to have been born. This is the hopelessness of atheism.But the Bible gives us another perspective: God is the righteous Judge who will bring every deed into account (Eccl. 3:16–17). His judgment is not only terrifying to the wicked—it is also a comfort to the oppressed. And through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, believers are promised final vindication and everlasting life.

durée : 00:31:31 - avec Laurent Feneyrou - par : Philippe Venturini - Plus qu'une analyse de l'ultime partition "Action ecclésiastique" de Zimmermann, le livre de Laurent Feneyrou en révèle la portée existentielle, éthique et politique. Il offre une traversée de son œuvre et de sa pensée musicale, dressant le portrait d'un créateur majeur encore trop méconnu. - réalisé par : Doria Zénine Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

“When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong” (Eccl 8:11, NLT). Job agrees.

The Realities of Life - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 -How can it be liberating, rather than frustrating, to know that life is repetitive? -Should we strive to be remembered? Why or why not? -Can you think of instances when you felt you had "gained", only to find that in time you were dissatisfied again? -While Christians deal with these same realities of life, how does Christ bring purpose to our toil? For further study: Gen 2:15-17; 3:17-19; Ps 103:15-16; 144:3-4; Eccl 2:11; 5:9-13; Mt 16:26; Lk 12:16-20; 1 Co 15:58.

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Eccl 7:1-9:18, 2 Cor 7:8-16, Ps 48:1-14, Pr 22:17-19

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Eccl 4:1-6:12, 2 Cor 6:14-7:7, Ps 47:1-9, Pr 22:16

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We reflected on God's unfailing love and complete provision through Christ. Together, we saw how every need—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—is supplied in Him. We rejoiced in His finished work, the privilege of spiritual growth, and the assurance that He holds us and our loved ones in His care.Themes:God supplies every need through ChristAccepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:6)Fresh love and divine anointingEternal love between the Father and the SonChrist's finished work brings peaceFruit of the Spirit: love as the cause, joy and peace as the effectsStruggles of spiritual growth as a privilegeGod's provision and protection against the enemyChrist's humanity and intimate carePrayer as trust and participation in His loveScripture:Phil. 4:19; Eph. 1:6; Heb. 2:9–18; Eccl. 12:1

Eccl 9:10

Subject: Book of Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Speaker or Performer: Dennis Helton Scripture Passage(s): Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Date of Delivery: August 17, 2025

Have you ever walked into a space and instantly felt lighter, calmer, or inspired — just because of what you saw? Beauty isn’t just decoration. Science shows that what surrounds you can change how you feel, help you break stress cycles, and even make new habits stick.Yet many Christian women hesitate to add beauty to their own lives — worrying it’s “selfish” or “unnecessary.” But friend, God designed beauty as a gift to restore your soul. It’s not extra. It’s essential.In this episode, you’ll discover how adding beauty into your space can renew your spirit and spark joy — inside and out. You’ll learn the neuroscience of why beauty matters, how visual cues can help you stick to life-giving rhythms, and a simple soul care practice to bring God’s peace and joy into your daily environment.I’ll also share a personal story of the surprising way adding color to my own bedroom has transformed my mornings — giving me a more peaceful start to the day and helping me connect more deeply with God.Key Takeaways:
 The neuroscience of how beauty lowers stress and boosts motivation
 Why visual cues are powerful triggers for building new habits
 How God uses beauty to reflect His care for you — it’s not “extra,” it’s essential
 A personal reflection on “clothing yourself with Christ” and embracing His beauty in your life 
 A practical soul care challenge to add one beauty cue to your environment this week Breath Prayer:
 Inhale: You make all things beautiful
 Exhale: in your time Scripture:
 “He has made everything beautiful in its time.”
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In this message, Bishop Walker teaches according to Eccl 7:12. Visit our website https://www.aplaceofrefugechurch.org Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aplaceofrefugechurch  Also enjoy these powerful podcasts: The Way 2 Go Podcast - https://goo.gl/xmctVQ Making People Productive Podcast - https://goo.gl/R53KGa The L.I.F.E. Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/4t2vapjb

Fr. Chase preaches Eccl 1:12—2:11 Ps 49:1-12(13-21); Col 3:5-17 Luke 12:13-21

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 3, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23 Col 3:1-5, 9-11 Lk 12:13-21 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

1. Jesus gives us REST v. 30-32Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Matthew 11:282. Jesus shows us COMPASSION v. 33-34 Isa. 53:6 - All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned — everyone — to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.3. Jesus PROVIDES our needs HIS way - v. 35-41 Mark 14:22 - And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.”John 15:5  I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.4. Jesus is our source of CONTENTMENT v. 42-4410 And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil. 11 Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun. Eccl 2:10–11.7But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. 8More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ 9and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ — the righteousness from God based on faith.Phil. 3:7-9 (CSB)Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Annunciation Convent of the Sisters of Life, Suffern, New York Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C August 3, 2025 Eccl 1:2.21-23, Ps 90, Col 3:1-5,9-11; Lk 12:13-21   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/8.3.24_Homily_1.mp3   The following text guided the homily:  Earlier this […] The post The Answer to the Burning Question in Our Hearts, Eighteenth Sunday (C), August 3, 2025 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

"In this sermon, we explore the sobering message of Ecclesiastes 1:1–11, where Solomon proclaims: “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” Why does life feel so futile? Why do all things seem to pass without lasting significance? Solomon tells us the reason: death makes all things under the sun meaningless when considered apart from God.We consider:The deep human longing for meaning.The failure of atheism and existentialism to provide that meaning.How the fleeting nature of life and inevitable reality of death prove the vanity of all things “under the sun.”The weariness of life as a result of the fall (Genesis 3) and the curse of death.Why even the pursuit of “newness” or remembrance cannot solve the problem of meaning.Ultimately, Solomon's goal is not despair but direction: to drive us to the only source of true and lasting meaning—God Himself. The book ends not with nihilism, but with a call: “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all.” (Eccl. 12:13)

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Community Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Biblical Hermeneutics: Interpreting “Do Not Be Overly Righteous” (Eccl. 7:16) Speaker: Tim Conway Broadcaster: Grace Community Church Event: Question & Answer Date: 8/1/2025 Bible: Ecclesiastes 7:16 Length: 50 min.

In this Ask Pastor Tim (from 2019) we study Ecclesiastes 7:16—"Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise"—and unpack what Solomon really meant by that warning. We'll walk through three foundational hermeneutical methods (compare Scripture with Scripture, examine context and genre, cross‑reference translations), see how translation differences affect our understanding, and survey New Testament passages that call us to genuine holiness without slipping into legalism or laxity.

In this Ask Pastor Tim (from 2019) we study Ecclesiastes 7:16—"Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise"—and unpack what Solomon really meant by that warning. We'll walk through three foundational hermeneutical methods (compare Scripture with Scripture, examine context and genre, cross‑reference translations), see how translation differences affect our understanding, and survey New Testament passages that call us to genuine holiness without slipping into legalism or laxity.

"What are we to make of a book that opens with the bold claim, ""All is vanity""?In this sermon, we begin our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes by considering its opening words and the man who spoke them: Solomon, son of David, king in Jerusalem. Though often misunderstood as a work of pessimism or contradiction, Ecclesiastes is a deeply theological reflection on life “under the sun”—a life disconnected from God.Historically attributed to Solomon, this book represents the reflections of a man who had everything—wisdom, wealth, power, pleasure—and yet found it all empty apart from God. By exploring the historical context and internal evidence for Solomonic authorship, we find that Ecclesiastes is not a contradiction to the wisdom of Proverbs but its necessary complement. It is the mature confession of one who once wandered and came to see the futility of life without God.This message is especially relevant for our modern age, where the pursuit of success, beauty, knowledge, and pleasure often takes center stage. But the Preacher tells us, as does Christ himself through these inspired words: Only in God is there true meaning.