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Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick for the fourth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Spiritual Abandonment The Allusions of Control. (8:53) Jesus and Psalm 22. (21:24) Break 1 (22:27) Tom - I've always wondered if Jesus felt because of his humanity we as human would feel abandoned by God. Was that an expression of his human feeling because he was fully human. How can Christ feel he was abandoned? if he were fully human, he would feel that way. Can you explain that? (26:27) How Jesus abandoned Himself to God. How can we trust that God still loves us through the challenging times in our life? (38:54) Break 2 How can we cultivate Faith in our lives? (45:18) Entrusting to God all of those who will be affected by my abandonment.

A sermon preached by Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli with Foundry UMC March 1, 2026. “Ignite the Light” series.  Text: John 3:1-17   Some seasons feel like one long night. Not the gentle kind with a crescent moon and a few bright stars. But the kind where you can't quite see what's coming next. Where the news feels relentless. Where the future feels uncertain. Where the questions get louder than the answers. Questions like: What kind of God creates a world with cancer and deadly storms? Why is there so much cruelty and violence? Why am I so lonely? How can I stop being so afraid? Where is God in all of this? Night has a way of stripping us of pretense. It quiets the noise. It makes us honest—honest about our questions, and honest about our need for Light. And it is there, in that kind of night, that we meet Nicodemus, a Pharisee, a learned man, a scholar of the Jewish faith, a respected religious leader, a man who knew his scripture and his tradition. And still, he comes to Jesus confused and curious, full of questions. That alone should ignite some light for us. Because somewhere along the way many people were taught that questions don't belong in church. That faith means certainty. That belief means signing on the dotted line of a doctrinal checklist. And yet here, in one of the most famous chapters in the Bible, we find a scholar and seeker stumbling through the dark saying: How can this be? Questions are not the opposite of faith. They are often the spark where faith begins. Nicodemus is not given answers. He is given invitation. Invitation to trust. Invitation to step toward Light. “The wind blows where it chooses…” You can feel it, even when you cannot control it. And that is what Jesus is offering Nicodemus—not certainty, but relationship. “For God so loved the world…” This verse from Gospel of John 3:16 has too often been reduced to a slogan—or worse, weaponized as a boundary marker of who is in and who is out. But listen carefully. It does not say: “God so loved the worthy.” It does not say: “God so loved the certain.” It does not say: “God so loved those who figured it all out.” It says: God so loved the world. The whole world. And the word translated “believe,” pisteuo, is not primarily about intellectual agreement. It is about trust. Relational trust. Entrusting yourself to another. There is a world of difference between believing a statement and believing in a person. To say “I believe in you” is not to claim you understand everything about a person. It is to say: I trust you. I will step toward you. Even, perhaps, I will follow your lead. That is the spark. Faith is not having all the answers. Faith is daring to trust the Light of God while still standing in the dark. You only need enough light to take the next step. Not a floodlight. Just a spark. Friends, we are not only people who talk about light. We are people who have seen it. We saw it when neighborhoods in Minneapolis organized to care for one another in the aftermath of unrest and uncertainty. When stores were vulnerable and systems strained, neighbors brought whatever gifts they had—organizing skills, grills, baked goods, bottled water, medical supplies. Some patrolled streets to protect small businesses and vulnerable neighbors—immigrant families, people of color, anyone who felt unsafe. Some accompanied elders to the grocery store and children to school. Some simply showed up and stood watch so others could worship or sleep in peace. No one person solved the darkness. But together, they became light. We have seen it in the quiet, steady witness of Buddhist monks walking for peace—a simple, embodied prayer moving through public streets. Their steps did not shout. They did not argue. They simply walked, reminding everyone watching that love does not have to be loud to be powerful. We have seen it in the long, luminous ministry of Jesse Jackson, who reminded a weary nation again and again: it gets dark sometimes, but morning always comes. He showed up in hospital rooms, on picket lines, in forgotten neighborhoods, listening to people's questions, dignifying their pain, calling them to embodied love. Hope, in his hands, was not naïve optimism. It was disciplined, stubborn carrying of the Light into the dark. These are not abstract ideas. They are sparks in real darkness. And here is the good news: the same Spirit that moved in Nicodemus' night, the same love that sent Jesus into the world, is moving still. Ignite the Light does not mean we deny the darkness. It means we refuse to surrender to it. Nicodemus does not leave Jesus with all his questions answered. But get this beautiful twist: his story doesn't end in chapter three. Near the end of John's Gospel, after Jesus has been crucified, Nicodemus appears again—this time in daylight—bringing spices to help prepare Jesus' body for burial. He moves from academic speculation to embodied love. From confusion to courageous tenderness. From questions to action. Not because all his questions were resolved. But because somewhere along the way, trust took root. The spark caught. That is what trust looks like. Not certainty—but movement. The spark becomes action. God does not wait for us to stop asking questions before God loves us. God meets us in the questions. God meets us in the dark. God meets us and keeps the spark of hope and faith and life burning in us. That is the gospel. And that is why we come to this Table. We do not come to Communion because we have resolved every theological tension. We come because we are hungry for light. We come because we need trust rekindled. We come because love has already moved toward us. “For God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world…” No condemnation here. Only invitation. At this table, Christ does not hand us a doctrinal list with boxes to check. He hands us bread. And in that simple act, light passes from hand to hand. Maybe you feel strong today. Maybe you feel barely glowing. It doesn't matter. A spark is enough. Enough to check on a neighbor. Enough to show up. Enough to listen. Enough to bake bread or walk for peace or stand beside someone who is afraid. Enough to believe that morning will come as we keep working together for what is good. Nicodemus came at night. But he kept moving… all the way to the tomb. And if he was there at the tomb, then he was already on his way to resurrection morning. And the Spirit who moved him is moving us still. Because the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it. So come to the table. Bring your questions. Bring your weariness. Bring your small, flickering hope. Receive the love of God who believes in you. And then go — and be a spark in someone else's dark.

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Unburden the stress of your finances to God and find peace in His promises with Exodus 12.No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight's meditation is read by Andrew. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team.Send us a text message to let us know how we can make the Evening Meditations an even better experience for you! Please be aware, that while we read and value every message, your phone number is kept hidden so we cannot respond.Support the showYou can now share the Evening Meditations through the updated Our Daily Bread app! If you've not done so already, download it for free from your app store.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread Ministries! You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation. All our funding comes from our listeners, like you, who value what we do and want to help us reach more people. You can make a donation towards our mission at eveningmeditations.org.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Peter 4:12–19. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Carol Cornish. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

End your day resting with the One allows His people to sleep in peace. No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight's meditation is read by Andrew. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team.Send us a text message to let us know how we can make the Evening Meditations an even better experience for you!Support the showYou can now share the Evening Meditations through the updated Our Daily Bread app! If you've not done so already, download it for free from your app store.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread Ministries! You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation. All our funding comes from our listeners, like you, who value what we do and want to help us reach more people. You can make a donation towards our mission at eveningmeditations.org.

Entrusting another with something of value displays great confidence and is often accompanied by the command to “keep this safe.” Far from being just a set of rules and regulations, Christianity is a valuable way of life based on the selfless love God has shown for us. As a part of this way of life, there are rules that must be treated with great respect. This sermon will discuss the respect for God that arises from our love for Him. It will explore how appreciation for God's commands reveals our love for Him and our trust in His plan. A sermon given by Greg Chandler on August 31, 2025.

Today we conclude our week-long look at what it means to entrust our children to God. To entrust our children to God is to completely entrust our children to God! While yes, we have been given the aforementioned responsibilities to tend, teach, and train, we cannot drag, push, or pull our kids screaming and kicking into the Kingdom of God. There is no guarantee that we will see the results that we want, in the way that we want, or in the time that we want. No, “salvation belongs to the Lord!” It is only the Holy Spirit, working in His way and His time, who will call our children to faith. We need to constantly remind ourselves of what I heard R.C. Sproul say on many occasions: “God has entrusted the ministry of the Word to us, not its results.” Our high calling is to be faithful and obedient. . . and to leave the rest up to God. Let me remind you once again, that there is no higher parental calling or privilege than to focus your time, energy, and prayers on leading your kids to love and serve Jesus.

All this week we're looking at what it means for us as Christian parents to entrust our children to God. In First Timothy four, six to ten we learn that to entrust your children to God is to train them in righteousness. Knowing sound doctrine is a worthless pursuit if that doctrine is not translated into everyday living. Our parenting should be directed to the end of not just honoring God with our lips, but glorifying Him with our lives, as we learn in Mark 7:6. One way parents can teach this is to look for those everyday opportunities to employ what I call the World-Word-Walk paradigm. It starts with keeping your ears and eyes open to the current cultural narrative. What is the world teaching our kids? We point these things out and then examine them with our children under the light of God's Word. Finally, we think and pray with them about how God's Word is calling them to walk obediently to God's glory in the midst of a world that teaches them to live contrary to the Gospel. 

All this week we're looking at what it means for us as Christian parents to entrust our children to God. To entrust your children to God is to teach them doctrine. Our children and teens are seeking answers to two basic developmental questions: “Who am I?” and “What do I believe” Thanks to smartphones and social media, culture is catechizing our kids around the clock. While they turn to their devices to make sense of life in the world, we must lead them into the life-giving Word of God, which is the only source of Truth. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 reminds us that we are to be intentional about constantly and diligently teaching them God's Word, showing them how it speaks to all of life. Our approach is to be multi-sensory as we talk, sit, walk, lie down, and rise up with God's Word on our lips and our lives. We teach sound doctrine by enlisting the tools of age-appropriate Catechisms, family devotions, and the everyday teachable moments that offer opportunities to pass on the truths of God's Word. 

All this week we're looking at what it means for us as Christian parents to entrust our children to God. One of the most important things to remember is that to entrust your children to God is to tend to yourself. I love Tedd Tripp's definition of parenting as “shepherding the hearts of your children in the ways of God's wisdom.” It follows that the only way we can effectively nurture our children in the ways of God's wisdom is to be constantly nurturing ourselves. The Apostle Paul's words to the Colossians tell us that “therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving”. We can only lead our children to where we are. If you want your children to walk the road of discipleship and to love Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, we have to do the same ourselves. Take stock of your life, and ask God to show you where change is needed.

My fourteen-year-old self had gone to bed at my usual 9pm time. Two hours later, I woke up to use the bathroom. While walking undetected past my parents darkened room, I not only heard my dad whispering, but I heard him whispering my name. It was at that unforgettable moment that I learned that my parents' bedtime routine included intercession on behalf of their three children. I had been blessed with parents whose only stated hope for me was that I would grow up to love, follow, and serve Jesus Christ. As Christian parents, our hope for our children should be the same. The good news is that parents always exercise the greatest influence on the spiritual lives of their children. God has established the home as the primary arena for spiritual nurture. This influence is effectively exercised as we entrust our children to God, which includes certain responsibilities that He has entrusted to us. Listen in all this week as we talk about how to entrust our children to God.

Entrusting Your Life to Jesus - Matthew 17:14-27All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. - 2 Tim. 3:16-17All the Scriptures were perfectly written between 1500 BC & 100 A.D. But the printing press wasn't created until A.D. 1455. That means every fragment and copy of the Bible was hand-copied before the printing press.Why we can fully trust that the Bible we have from copies is TRUE:Tens of thousands of copied manuscripts, unlike any ancient document.Remarkable consistency across 2 MILLION pages of biblical text.Understandable differences as copies were made over centuries.Earliest texts to help clarify what the original text said.In today's text we are going to see Jesus interact with people during some very frustrating moments in life. We will see Him exhort us all with words and deeds that show we can entrust our lives to Him.Matthew 17:14-27Disciples have to entrust family member's health to Jesus - V. 14-18Jesus' words in verse 17 seem harsh at first, but remember that He had just been up on the mountain and got to interact with ancient saints known for great faith and focused living for God. But now he's back with disciples caught up in unbelief and petty arguing.Mark 9:21-24 lets us know that Jesus can do anything we ask Him to do. We can approach Him with full confidence that if healing now is His will, it will happen. But if you struggle to believe that, use this father's words to voice your prayer to Jesus – “Lord I believe; help my unbelief.”Disciples have to entrust their frustrations to Jesus - V. 19-21When you are frustrated and ‘in the flesh' sin blocks you from focused prayers and successful ministry to others. You are blocked from trusting God and entrusting your situation to God.“If I regard iniquity (sin) in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” - Ps. 66:18The key to faith is not the amount of it but the object of it. What confidence our faith in Jesus brings! If it is His will for the mountain of our circumstance to move, He will say ‘Yes' to our prayer. If He says ‘No' or ‘Wait,' we can be confident the no will be for a greater ‘Yes.'“Even a small amount of faith can move a mountain, assuming that the move is in God's will.” - David JeremiahDisciples have to entrust what distresses them to Jesus - V. 22-23Suffering and death are not the worst things that will happen to a believer – failure to live by faith in the midst of our circumstances is. Prosperous circumstances and things going our way often keep us from growing faith.Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. - 1 Peter 4:1-2Disciples have to entrust their finances to Jesus - V. 24-27With all the travel and experiences Peter must have been physically and emotionally exhausted when he got home to Capernaum. And what does he encounter there? The tax man!This tax was the Temple tax going all the way back to Exodus 30. Men over 20 years of age were to pay this tax every year for the upkeep of God's house in Jerusalem.Knowing all things, including what Peter was feeling, verse 25 says Jesus spoke to him first. Jesus knew Peter needed encouragement in this time of distress, and He gave it to Peter. He knows you and I need it too!Jesus is saying He is the Son of God here. Prince's don't have to be taxes in their father's house. Since Jesus is the Son of God, He doesn't need to pay taxes to support His Father's house!A stader was worth 4 drachma, enough to pay off their tax bill and model good citizenship.

We live in a broken world, surrounded by unanswered questions and unresolved problems. But that doesn't mean life is meaningless. When we place each day—and every season—in God's hands, we discover purpose, peace, and depth in the midst of it all.

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Choice of Rebekah; Virgin?; Pardons; Corruption; Civil government; "Ur"; Nimrod and Terah; Melchizedek - righteous king of peace; Tithing; Rebekah's entourage; Organizing the people; Providers; Lot's place in the gates of Sodom; Judging enemies; Learning to be Israel; Separation; "City"; Unrighteous sacrifice; Meekness of sheep; Willing sacrifices; Understanding Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - Israel; Entrusting power to the people; Covering beauty; Walking in faith; Possession; Becoming merchandise; Welfare snares; Tribute; Protection; Power corrupts; Exercising authority; Freewill contributions; "Tithes"; Love = Charity; Genesis 25 - Abraham's death; Katurah; "Leummim" ; Seeking Holy Spirit; Loving light; Incense?; Driving out evil; Pilate's incense; Tiberius; Living in bondage; Are you Israel?; Abraham's inheritance; "live" = chet-yod; Isaac's half-brothers; Temptation; Abraham's blessing; Importance of wives; Pure Religion; Nahor; Doers of His word; Well Lahairoi - revelation of Holy Spirit; Helping with unbelief; Thinking differently than the world; Effectual prayer; God's blessing to Isaac; Gen 17:20; "Before Egypt"; Rulers; Deceitful meats; The Christian way; Repentance; Covetous practices; Modern doctrines; Barren Rebekah; Twins!; Man/Woman differences; Ministry?; Gen 25:23; Lamad-aleph-mem-yod-mem = people(s); Esau and Jacob; Esau cunning "hunter" (provider); Considering the society; Allowing choice; Letting children grow; Roman and Pharisaical tribute; Forced offerings; vs Charity; "Manners" of people; Cain and Abel; Esau lacking provisions; Selling your birthright; Dependencies of Esau and Jacob; Pure Religion; Which manner of people are you?; Golden calf?; Temple of Ephesus?; Seeing the light of truth; Come to serve.

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Now that the graduation ceremony is over and the party is cleaned up, what's next for you as the parent? In past shows, we have discussed the Seasons of Parenting -  Season 1 - Service, Season 2 - Leadership, Season 3- Mentor, Season 4- Friend/Counsel. This time of graduation may very well be marking the movement into a new season, so what does it look like? Ecc. 3:1 says there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. This transition isn't about letting go completely, but rather about shifting your grip. You are moving from the role of a hands-on manager to that of a trusted consultant and encourager. It's a season of empowering them to build their own lives on the foundation you've so carefully helped them lay. Here are some key principles to guide you in this new and rewarding phase of parenting:Advice - Continue to Build and Maintain the Relationship.  What kind of adult relationship do you want with your adult child?  Be clear about how you are going to interact and what you want the relationship to look like.  This is a conversation that you want to have with your adult child.  What do they want in the relationship?  Assumptions often burn people.  Try to define and clear up any possible areas of confusion. Establish Clear Expectations and Healthy Boundaries.If your graduate is living at home, open and honest communication is paramount. This is no longer a child-parent dynamic but a relationship between two adults sharing a living space. Sit down together and respectfully discuss expectations regarding finances (rent, bills), household responsibilities, and general house rules. Expect and Foster True Independence. True independence isn't just about financial self-sufficiency; it's about taking ownership of one's life – spiritually, emotionally, and practically. This may mean resisting the urge to rescue them from every challenge. Allow them the dignity of navigating difficult situations, whether it's a tough job search, a challenging roommate, or a budgeting shortfall.Champion Their Spiritual Growth from the Sidelines. If they haven't already, it is time for you to encourage them to develop their own faith and not live yours. Equip Them for the Practical Duties of Life. Adulthood comes with a host of practical responsibilities. Take the opportunity to come alongside them as a coach in areas like financial literacy (budgeting, saving, giving), career development (resume building, interview skills), and basic life skills (home and car maintenance, cooking). Cover Them in Prayer. Perhaps the most vital role you will now play is that of a dedicated prayer warrior for your child. Pray for their wisdom, for their protection, for their relationships, and most importantly, for their continued walk with the Lord. Your prayers are a powerful spiritual covering as they step into the world and face new challenges and temptations. Entrusting them to God's sovereign care will also bring you peace and strength during this transition. As Psalm 127:1 reminds us, "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." Surrender your anxieties to God and trust in His perfect plan for your child's life.https://rocksolidfamilies.orgSupport the show#Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

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Boosting Hotel Revenue Through Exceptional Customer Service and Upselling with Geoffrey Toffetti Frontlinepg.com About the Guest(s): Geoffrey Toffetti is the CEO of Frontline Performance Group, headquartered in Florida, where he partners with over 2,500 hotels across more than 100 countries to generate millions in incremental revenue. His career in the hospitality industry began humbly as a valet at a Florida hotel, but his passion for sales and deep understanding of the industry propelled him quickly up the ranks. Leading FPG, Geoffrey Toffetti has guided the company through strategic growth phases, including acquisitions such as Drake Beal in the U.S. and TSA Solutions in Asia. The latter acquisition was notably carried out during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. Episode Summary: In this episode of the Chris Voss Show, listeners are introduced to Geoffrey Toffetti, CEO of Frontline Performance Group, a trailblazer in enhancing hospitality service standards and driving revenue growth for hotel clients globally. Geoffrey Toffetti shares his journey from a frontline hotel valet to leading a prestigious company influencing performance in the hospitality industry. His experience and initiatives have empowered many frontline employees to enhance customer service while influentially increasing profit margins. Through FPG, Geoffrey Toffetti established a bridge from being a service provider to a technology-first organization, especially vital during and after the pandemic era. Focusing on the myriad of possibilities within the hospitality industry, Geoffrey Toffetti discusses the unique challenges and opportunities with incremental revenues, including upselling tactics. Engagement and effective training of frontline employees have proven to pay high dividends, not just for the organizations but for the employees themselves. The conversation delves into the transformation of customer service standards over the years, implicitly hinting that true customer satisfaction and incremental sales go hand-in-hand. Geoffrey Toffetti elaborates on their Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings that integrate learning management systems, which empower hotel and restaurant employees to excel by engaging customers effectively and increasing profitability. Key Takeaways: Incremental Revenue: Understanding and leveraging upselling at every customer interaction point significantly enhance the guest experience and the business's profitability. Employee Empowerment: Proper training and incentive systems can transform employees into top earners and significantly improve staff retention levels. Service First Philosophy: Sales should be viewed as a service to the customer, enhancing their experience rather than just a transactional necessity. Technology and Training: FPG provides powerful tools and training to ensure teams can maximize their potential, reflecting positively on both revenue and customer satisfaction. Consistency in Service: Achieving consistent exemplary service across every interaction is key to fostering customer loyalty and positive experiences. Notable Quotes: "Sales isn't something you do to your customer, it's something you do for them." "We want your guests to leave fat, happy, and broke." "Entrusting your best services to the guests is the best way to garner that trust and brand loyalty." "Turning common sense into commonplace." "Offer your best services is the best service you can offer."

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Suffering for proclaiming Jesus or following Jesus can be exhausting and painful, but eternal victory awaits. Suffering forces us to refocus on the eternal rewards, rather than the problems of our current circumstances.

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Are YOU your own bottleneck in business? I sure was and I was not even aware. Sharing my honest story in hopes it helps you!Join my Icon Intelligence Masterclass Here: https://www.randacarrabba.com/masterclass-your-unfair-advantage-in-the-ai-era/In this powerful episode, Randa shares her personal journey from burnout to breakthrough after being pushed out of operations in her own company. She reveals the shocking data that proved she was her own bottleneck and how stepping back actually helped her business grow. Learn the 5 biblical signs you might be the bottleneck in your business and discover how to break free using systems that work while you reign, including her revolutionary AI content creation system.Introduction Randa's story of being forced out of operations in 2023 The fear of reducing work hours from 60+ to just 20 weekly How her business actually GREW with less involvement The January 2025 tragedy that forced further stepping back Sign #1: Decision Bottleneck When decisions constantly wait on your approval The danger of being the bottleneck in communication channels Biblical parallel: Moses trying to judge all cases himself (Exodus 18:13-27) How Jethro's intervention saved Moses from leadership burnoutSign #2: Implementation Delays When great ideas never become reality because you're too busy The frustration of "waiting mode" in your organization Biblical wisdom: "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed" (Proverbs 15:22) The Noah's Ark example of building something beyond one person's capacitySign #3: Knowledge Hoarding The risks when critical processes are only in your head Why documented systems are essential for growth Jesus' model of training disciples to continue His ministry John 14:12: "Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these"Sign #4: Content Creation Dependency Breaking free from being the only voice in your business Testing if your audience can tell when content isn't from you Paul's model of ministry through others like Timothy 2 Timothy 2:2: Entrusting your message to reliable peopleSign #5: Perfectionism Paralysis The trap of "I'll just do it myself" thinking How perfectionism hinders scaling Martha's distraction by many details vs. Mary's focus (Luke 10:41-42) Why letting go of perfect creates space for growthThe Transformation Journey How Randa started working less but accomplishing more Data-driven insights that proved she was the bottleneck Building systems that work 24/7 without constant involvement "My streamlined operations now amplify my mission without demanding my time!"The AI Revolution in Content Creation The inefficiency of 7+ back-and-forth AI prompts Forbes' prediction about content creation in 2025 Introduction to Icon Intelligence™ custom AI system Results: 30 reels in 90 minutes, 47% conversion increaseConclusion & Call to Action Icon Intelligence™ Masterclass details (Monday, March 3rd at 12 PM CST) "It's time to multiply your talents by building systems that work while you reign" Icon Intelligence™ Masterclass: https://www.randacarrabba.com/masterclass-your-unfair-advantage-in-the-ai-era/ Exodus 18:13-27 (Moses and Jethro) John 14:12 (Disciples doing greater works) 2 Timothy 2:2 (Entrusting to reliable people) Luke 10:41-42 (Martha and Mary)"I was terrified to work less, yet my business GREW without my constant involvement. That's when I realized: I was my own bottleneck.""Moses was slowing down an entire nation until his father-in-law taught him to delegate authority. Are you the Moses in your business?""By the end of 2025, inefficient businesses will spend 60% MORE time on content for 40% LESS return. My system solves this crisis.""Stop being the bottleneck that's holding back God's full blessing for your business. It's time to multiply your talents by building systems that work while you reign."

Aninut - After Entrusting the Body to the Hevra Kadisha by Rabbi Avi Harari

Today's devotion is written by Gina Fensterer.

[1 Peter 4:18-19] Entrusting your soul to a faithful and sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all in the midst of suffering is a sure sign of the believer's salvation.

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Today we conclude our week-long look at what it means to entrust our children to God. To entrust our children to God is to completely entrust our children to God! While yes, we have been given the aforementioned responsibilities to tend, teach, and train, we cannot drag, push, or pull our kids screaming and kicking into the Kingdom of God. There is no guarantee that we will see the results that we want, in the way that we want, or in the time that we want. No, “salvation belongs to the Lord!” It is only the Holy Spirit, working in His way and His time, who will call our children to faith. We need to constantly remind ourselves of what I heard R.C. Sproul say on many occasions: “God has entrusted the ministry of the Word to us, not its results.” Our high calling is to be faithful and obedient. . . and to leave the rest up to God. Let me remind you once again, that there is no higher parental calling or privilege than to focus your time, energy, and prayers on leading your kids to love and serve Jesus.

All this week we're looking at what it means for us as Christian parents to entrust our children to God. In First Timothy four, six to ten we learn that to entrust your children to God is to train them in righteousness. Knowing sound doctrine is a worthless pursuit if that doctrine is not translated into everyday living. Our parenting should be directed to the end of not just honoring God with our lips, but glorifying Him with our lives, as we learn in Mark 7:6. One way parents can teach this is to look for those everyday opportunities to employ what I call the World-Word-Walk paradigm. It starts with keeping your ears and eyes open to the current cultural narrative. What is the world teaching our kids? We point these things out and then examine them with our children under the light of God's Word. Finally, we think and pray with them about how God's Word is calling them to walk obediently to God's glory in the midst of a world that teaches them to live contrary to the Gospel. 

All this week we're looking at what it means for us as Christian parents to entrust our children to God. To entrust your children to God is to teach them doctrine. Our children and teens are seeking answers to two basic developmental questions: “Who am I?” and “What do I believe” Thanks to smartphones and social media, culture is catechizing our kids around the clock. While they turn to their devices to make sense of life in the world, we must lead them into the life-giving Word of God, which is the only source of Truth. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 reminds us that we are to be intentional about constantly and diligently teaching them God's Word, showing them how it speaks to all of life. Our approach is to be multi-sensory as we talk, sit, walk, lie down, and rise up with God's Word on our lips and our lives. We teach sound doctrine by enlisting the tools of age-appropriate Catechisms, family devotions, and the everyday teachable moments that offer opportunities to pass on the truths of God's Word. 

All this week we're looking at what it means for us as Christian parents to entrust our children to God. One of the most important things to remember is that to entrust your children to God is to tend to yourself. I love Tedd Tripp's definition of parenting as “shepherding the hearts of your children in the ways of God's wisdom.” It follows that the only way we can effectively nurture our children in the ways of God's wisdom is to be constantly nurturing ourselves. The Apostle Paul's words to the Colossians tell us that “therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving”. We can only lead our children to where we are. If you want your children to walk the road of discipleship and to love Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, we have to do the same ourselves. Take stock of your life, and ask God to show you where change is needed.

My fourteen-year-old self had gone to bed at my usual 9pm time. Two hours later, I woke up to use the bathroom. While walking undetected past my parents darkened room, I not only heard my dad whispering, but I heard him whispering my name. It was at that unforgettable moment that I learned that my parents' bedtime routine included intercession on behalf of their three children. I had been blessed with parents whose only stated hope for me was that I would grow up to love, follow, and serve Jesus Christ. As Christian parents, our hope for our children should be the same. The good news is that parents always exercise the greatest influence on the spiritual lives of their children. God has established the home as the primary arena for spiritual nurture. This influence is effectively exercised as we entrust our children to God, which includes certain responsibilities that He has entrusted to us. Listen in all this week as we talk about how to entrust our children to God.

Chhiiillleee, W.E. made it to the finish line! SJR is wrapping up the year with a solo episode to dish out the deets on what’s been going on in her world, how she’s prepping for the holidays, and what the life of Jesus means to her. Meanwhile, the Delegation came through with testimonies from 2024 — and let's just say, the girlies are standing ten toes down on what God is doing in their lives. And just like that, Sis, the 2024 Podcast SZN has come to an end!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Peter 4:12–19. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Carol Cornish. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

On January 4 of this year, we released a podcast show entitled; “A look at a new approach to consumer contracts”. Our special guest at that time was Professor Andrea Boyack, a Professor at the University of Missouri School of Law. That podcast was based on a then recent law review article published by Professor Boyack entitled “The Shape of Consumer Contracts, 101 Denv L. Rev. 1 (2023). Today, we are joined again by Professor Boyack who has written a follow-up article entitled: “Abuse of Contract: Boilerplate Erasure of Consumer Counterparty Rights,” University of Missouri School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2024-03, which is the subject of our new show. The abstract of her article accurately describes the points that Professor Boyack made during the podcast show: Contract law and the new Restatement of the Law of Consumer Contracts generally treats the entirety of the company's boilerplate as presumptively binding. Entrusting the content of consumer contracts to companies creates a fertile legal habitat for abuse through boilerplate design. There is no consensus on how widespread or severe abuse of contract is. Some consumer law scholars have warned of dangers inherent in granting companies unrestrained power to sneak waivers into their online terms, but others contend that market forces adequately constrain potential abuse. On the other hand, in the absence of adequate consumer knowledge and power, market competition might instead fuel the spread of abusive boilerplate provisions as companies compete to insulate themselves from costs. The new Restatement and several prominent scholars claim that existing protective judicial doctrines siphon off the worst abuses among adhesive contracts. They are willing to accept those abuses that slip through the cracks as the unavoidable cost of a functioning, modern economy. The raging debate over how to best constrain contractual abuse relies mainly on speculation regarding the proliferation and extent of sneak-in waivers. This article provides some necessary missing data by examining the author's study of 100 companies' online terms and conditions (the T&C Study). The T&C Study tracked the extent to which the surveyed companies' boilerplate purported to erase consumer default rights within four different categories, thereby helping to assess the effectiveness of existing market and judicial constraints on company overreach. Evidence from the T&C Study shows that the overwhelming majority of consumer contracts contain multiple categories of abusive terms. The existing uniformity of boilerplate waivers undermines the theory that competition and reputation currently act as effective bulwarks against abuse. After explaining and discussing the T&C Study and its results, this article suggests how such data can assist scholars and advocates in more effectively protecting and empowering consumers. We also discuss two separate CFPB initiatives pertaining to consumer contracts. On June 4 of this year, the CFPB issued Circular 2024-03 (“Circular”) warning that the use of unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in contracts for consumer financial products or services may violate the prohibition on deceptive acts or practices in the Consumer Financial Protection Act. We previously drafted a blog post and Law360 article about this circular. The CFPB has also issued a proposed rule to establish a system for the registration of nonbanks subject to CFPB supervision that use “certain terms or conditions that seek to waive consumer rights or other legal protections or limit the ability of consumers to enforce their rights.” Arbitration provisions are among the terms that would trigger registration. The CFPB has not yet finalized this proposed rule and it seems likely that it will never be finalized in light of its very controversial nature and the fact that Director Chopra will be replaced on January 20 with a new Acting Director. Alan Kaplinsky, the former Chair of Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group for 25 years and now Senior Counsel, hosts this episode.

By not resisting, by letting the waves wash through us, we begin to relax. Rather than fighting the stormy surges, we rest in an ocean of awareness that embraces all the moving waves. We arrive in a sanctuary that feels large enough to hold whatever is going on.