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“You just gotta believe!”...

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We reflected on how true strength comes not from our own ability but from God's healing power flowing through us when we acknowledge our weakness. Through scripture, personal testimonies, and discussion, we explored how pain and suffering are not wasted but are used by God to deepen our dependence on Him, grow us spiritually, and draw us into closer fellowship with Christ. We were reminded that God's love and power are unchanging, that fear is overcome by His Spirit of power and love, and that even in suffering, His presence gives healing and rest.Themes:God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7)Eternal healing in Christ, with weakness as the place where His power is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9)Christ's humanity and crucifixion made God's unchanging power and love accessible to usFear arises from pride and rejection of God's love, while submission brings peaceSpiritual healing is essential; physical healing is not always God's plan (1 Thessalonians 5:23; 3 John 2)Pain and suffering serve a divine purpose, as seen in Job and Paul's livesWeakness and trials prepare believers for eternal glory (Revelation 21:4; 2 Timothy 2:12)God's presence in suffering brings deeper intimacy, teaching us to trust His gracePrayer and fellowship strengthen our understanding of God's healing powerScripture References:2 Timothy 1:7; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 3 John 2; Job; Revelation 21:4; 2 Timothy 2:12; Hebrews 4:16

Jesus never sugarcoated discipleship...

God will never leave nor forsake thee' But be with you even to the end; tho' the way seems dark and sometimes dreary, He will prove to be thy constant friend. F. Snyder - Bible in a Year: Proverbs 10-12 & 2 Corenthians 4

Hey friends! I'm kicking off a brand-new 10-part series on I'll Have Another called The Wellness One, supported by our friends at Eternal. I wanted a space to look at whole-person health for runners and athletes — beyond splits and workouts — and bring in experts who can actually help us live, train, and feel ... more »

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Luke 6:12-19 - Jesus departed to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, He called His disciples to Himself, and from them He chose Twelve, whom He also named Apostles: Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called a Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. And He came down with them and stood on a stretch of level ground. A great crowd of His disciples and a large number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon came to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases; and even those who were tormented by unclean spirits were cured. Everyone in the crowd sought to touch Him because power came forth from Him and healed them all. Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest Saint Peter, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4)  Joshua Charles from Eternal Christendom interview

"The cradle is a temporary comfort—but the eternal comfort comes from the hope of the gospel.”  ~Ashley OpligerIn this second half of my conversation with Ashley Opliger, she takes us back to the day of Bridget's birth and describes the tender moments she and her family shared with their tiny daughter, who weighed just 13 ounces. Ashley shares how her mother's handmade cradle gave Bridget dignity and allowed their family precious time to hold, cherish, and photograph her.What began as one simple cradle has now grown into Bridget's Cradles, a ministry that has donated more than 250,000 cradles and keepsakes to grieving families in over 1,600 hospitals across all 50 states. Ashley also talks about her book, Cradled in Hope, written as a conversation between two moms, and the scriptures that have grounded her heart through the losses of both her daughter and her dad.Ashley's story is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of unimaginable pain, God is faithful to bring comfort, purpose, and the hope of Heaven with our children.Click HERE to listen to the first half of my conversation with Ashley.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Bridget's CradlesAshley Opliger's WebsiteCradled in Hope bookCradled in Hope PodcastWhile We're Waiting Retreats & ResourcesI would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! (Though I read every message, I am unable to respond through this format.) ** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org

What if I told you… your “junk” DNA holds the key to eternal life?In this powerful solo transmission, Dr. Samuel B. Lee, MD guides you on a soul-activating journey into the forgotten truth of who we really are—12-strand DNA celestial human beings encoded with the blueprint of eternal life. This episode dives deep into the true structure of human consciousness, the history of DNA manipulation, and the sacred mechanics of how to awaken your dormant spiritual potential.With clarity, heart, and poetic wisdom, Dr. Lee unpacks the origins of the 12-strand DNA silicate matrix, the Stellar Activation Cycles, the Sphere of Amenti, and the truth behind the so-called “junk DNA.” You'll learn how ancient technologies, planetary stargates, and frequency manipulation have hidden our divine inheritance—and how to reclaim it through intention, sound, breath, and love.He ends with a guided meditation to reconnect you to Source, reactivate the Azuré Point, and help you remember what has always lived within you.

Join us on 'Watchman on the Wall,' a daily outreach of Southwest Radio Ministries, as author Micah Van Hus concludes his enlightening series on angels and spiritual warfare. Discover the profound roles of angels, the mystery of the angel of the Lord, and how these celestial beings connect to biblical prophecies. Explore the cosmic battle between divine and dark forces and delve into the significance of Jesus Christ in this spiritual realm. This episode covers topics from the pre-incarnate Christ to the rise of Apollyon, offering a deep dive into biblical prophecy and the unseen spiritual warfare that influences our world. Perfect for those interested in religious teachings and the mysteries of the Bible.

Jesus had a way of thinning crowds...

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Fr. Mattingly dives into a secondary theme of the Gospel - the importance of working for eternal rewards rather than earthly ones. 

During the administration of President Bill Clinton, Strobe Talbott, a close friend and confidante, served as Deputy Secretary of State. Historian Stephan Kieninger joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to discuss his new book, "Securing Peace in Europe: Strobe Talbott, NATO and Russia after the Cold War". Kieninger explains that Talbott consistently pursued both NATO enlargement and engagement with a reformed Russia, believing these two goals were not contradictory. The discussion highlights the differing approaches between the United States and Europe in engaging with Russia, a dynamic that continues to be relevant in current events.

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This week we're discussing the remaining albums by Sonic Youth. This era covers everything from 1994 until their breakup in 2011. Aside from a couple of exceptions, not many of their most well known albums are in this era, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of worth here. Even though Sonic Youth isn't a band for everyone, they have a style that is unmistakable and continued to push themselves until the very end.   Intro/Era Overview 00:00 Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star 12:17 Washing Machine 28:39 A Thousand Leaves 39:32 NYC Ghosts & Flowers 51:26 Murray Street 1:03:30 Sonic Nurse 1:14:12 Rather Ripped 1:30:43 The Eternal 1:40:19 Sonic Youth's Breakup 1:51:05   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star (1994)  -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Rather Ripped (2006) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Washing Machine (1995) -- Best Album The Eternal (2009) -- Personal Favorite Rather Ripped (2006) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Join Dr. Larry Spargiamino and author Micah Van Hus on 'Watchman on the Wall,' as they delve into 'Angels Eternal: War of the Princes.' Explore the spiritual conflicts detailed in Van Hus's book, which unveils the cosmic battles that have influenced human history and continue to shape world events today. Discover the roles of spiritual beings, the significance of ancient structures, and the prophetic insights from the Bible, offering a deeper understanding of the unseen forces at play.

"But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

It's not always easy to forgive...

#LONDINIUM90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate the cycle of Optimates and Populares. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos Headline: Roman Political Factions: The Eternal Cycle of Elite vs. Popular Power In 90 AD Londinium, Gaius and Germanicus examine the recurring political struggle between the Optimates(aristocratic party) and Populares (popular party) that defined late Republican Rome. Michael Vlahos of the Friends of History Debating Society moderates this discussion of Rome's fundamental political divide. The Optimates, representing senatorial privilege and traditional governance, consistently clashed with the Populares, who appealed directly to citizens and plebeian assemblies. This cycle saw figures like Sulla and Cato defending aristocratic interests against populist leaders like Marius, Pompey, and Caesar. The debate explores how this factional warfare ultimately destroyed the Roman Republic, leading to imperial autocracy. The discussion examines whether such political polarization represents an inevitable cycle in republican governments, questioning if elite-populist tensions doom democratic institutions to cyclical breakdown and authoritarian resolution. 1783 ABDICATION OF SULLA

Do you know who Jesus is? Do you really understand His identity?We know from the Bible that He is many things: a child, a carpenter, a leader of men. We know that He is our Savior, the One who went to the cross to take on our sin.He is also our King.1 Timothy 1:17, “All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.”In this letter to his young friend, Paul emphasized to Timothy that Jesus has dominion over everything and everyone. That's because Jesus knows exactly what needs to be done in every situation.While His earthly characteristics and roles give us some picture of Him, it is the picture of Him as King that best describes Him. God the Father has made Jesus Lord overall, and in Him we find true peace.Have you ever felt safe because you knew your dad or mom was in charge and would do everything right?We have that confidence in Jesus times infinity! He is our great and good King, forevermore.Let's pray.Lord, you have set Jesus aside as unlike anyone else, ever. You have placed kingly robes and a special crown on His head. Thank you for sending your Son for our sake. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

This excellent book is destined to become a new class text in Angelology and behind-the-veil topics that need to be given more attention than they normally get. Micah Van Huss has a vast knowledge of extra-biblical texts, which he references to establish the background of the writers of canonical Scripture and to explain some of the obscure passages in the New Testament that bewilder even the most able commentators. The book brings the reader sound explanations of the Divine Council and how pyramids, ziggurats, and mountains serve as portals. The author shows how the study of things behind the veil demonstrates the vastness of the unseen realm and the power of Jesus' blood to conquer the host of unseen and malevolent spirits.

Life is full of choices...

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Howard Bloom is an author, scientist, and former music industry publicist, who argues that entropy has been disastrously misapplied as a universal law across physics, cosmology, biology, information theory, and culture. In this episode we explore how a concept that was initially formulated in context of steam engines was used to create a story of universe doomed from the start, and explore Bloom's radical alternative: that the universe — from atoms to galaxies, evolution to economics, music to technology — is not destined for collapse, but driven toward order, complexity, creativity, and flamboyant progress.PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-showOUR HOMEBREWED MUSICCheck out our band's new album:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-hereVinyl pre-orders available now: https://buy.stripe.com/14A5kC3Od5d21Ms7zPdEs0900:00 Go! Welcome to the entropy cult00:08:01 The false god of entropy00:16:00 Do you buy the Big Bang miracle thing?00:20:01 The universe's complexity00:23:23 Entropy and atomic limitations00:24:28 The birth of complexity in the universe00:29:12 The role of learning and perspective in science00:34:04 The complexity of life vs. entropy00:39:10 Eternal patterns and the emergence of life00:43:17 The transformation of life and death00:48:10 Transformation and time in science00:50:00 Failures of prediction in science00:54:05 Universalization and metaphors in physics00:57:03 Information theory vs. entropy01:00:35 Technology, culture, and metaphors01:05:50 Flamboyance in art and science01:11:47 The evolution of music and flamboyance01:19:02 Surplus and the pursuit of impossible goals01:22:02 The influence of music and the quest for ecstasy01:30:11 Crafting authentic artistic representations01:34:25 The commercialization of podcasts and media01:35:19 Advertising vs. soul in art01:41:17 Empowerment through artistic expression01:47:03 Exploring creativity vs. conformity01:52:34 The role of artists in cultural evolution01:56:44 Transitioning from music industry to science01:57:39 Coping with illness and energy management02:00:14 The acceptance of group selection02:04:32 The Lucifer Principle and its themes02:07:49 Nature's duality and human experience02:10:03 Flamboyance and creativity in nature02:12:34 Dreams of paradise and future aspirations02:16:54 Challenging apocalyptic narratives02:19:48 The appeal of apocalyptic beliefs02:21:26 The transformation of early Christianity02:23:01 Science, spirit, and creative expression02:27:11 Science and human purpose02:30:45 Future endeavors and cosmic understanding#entropy, #astrophysics , #thermodynamics , #informationtheory , #physics #cosmology, #complexity , #bigbang, #cosmicorder #philosophypodcast , #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcastMERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/allAMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

17.08.25 His Eternal Mercy Is Ours [Ps. Jon] by Maretul Har UK

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Send us a textHow does someone get saved?How does that apply to those who have never heard a gospel presentation?Romans 1:20 - "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"https://www.gotquestions.org/invisible-attributes-clearly-seen.htmlhttps://www.gotquestions.org/people-are-without-excuse.htmlwww.LeagueOfLogic.com

This message began with prayer, Bible reading, and reflections on faith and spiritual gifts.The main message emphasized God's sovereign preparation of individuals for His purposes, illustrated through Moses' life, Job's trials, and Christ's finished work on the cross. Themes of divine timing, readiness, and trust in God's love were central, along with encouragement to rely on prayer, fellowship, and the assurance of Christ's eternal atonement. The discussion also explored God's loving discipline, contrasting Adam and Christ, and concluded with gratitude for God's presence, protection, and promise of eternal fellowship.Themes:Prayer, faith, and spiritual gifts (2 Timothy)God's sovereign preparation for individual purpose (Moses' life)Readiness and divine timing in fulfilling God's callingJob's suffering and questions, God's preparation for deeper intimacy (Job; Psalm 8)Jesus Christ's once-for-all sacrifice contrasted with animal sacrifices (Hebrews)The first Adam vs. the last Adam—Christ's victory and fulfillment of God's plan (Romans; 1 Corinthians)Loving discipline as a process of growth: enforcement, submission, genuine loveTrust, prayer, and fellowship in God's presenceGod's unwavering love and assurance of eternal life and future fellowship (Zephaniah; Daniel; Isaiah)Scripture References:2 Timothy; Job; Psalm 8; Hebrews; Romans; 1 Corinthians; Zephaniah; Isaiah; Daniel

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In Matthew 22:23–33, the Sadducees—who denied the resurrection—tried to trap Jesus with a hypothetical question about marriage in the afterlife. Jesus corrected them, saying they misunderstood both Scripture and God's power: in the resurrection, there is no marriage, and God is the God of the living, not the dead. This revealed that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are alive with Him, affirming the reality of resurrection. The sermon expands this truth, showing that the resurrection is central to the gospel: through Christ's death and resurrection believers are freed from sin, made new creations, and already share in new life. Eternal life begins now for those in Christ, but will be fully realized when He returns and raises the dead in glory. The hope of resurrection calls Christians to live as children of light, holy and free from sin, knowing death has no final power. One day all pain, sorrow, and death will be gone, and we will stand complete in God's presence—so we are urged to remain steadfast, living for the Lord, because our labor in Him is never in vain.

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Send us a textPreached by Jaren Singh on 7/27/25

Introduction: John 3:36 - whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. Ephesians 2:3 – were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. Enter By the Narrow Gate (Matthew 7:13-14) It's Hard to FIND. (Matt 7:14) John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Luke 14:33 – So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. It's Hard to WALK. (Matt 7:14) It's Hard to DISMISS. (Matt 7:14) Matthew 11:12 – From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Matthew 7:13-14What was your big take-away from this passage / message?How would (specifically) you answer this question: How do I know which gate I entered?We are saved by grace. But are things like repentance, counting the cost, and entering the kingdom violently considered “works”? Why or why not?BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT I'd like you to just bow your heads for a moment,and I'm going to ask that you would please pray for meto be faithful to communicate God's word accurately as I should.And I will pray for you to be ready to receivewhatever it is the Lord wants to teach you today.Alright? Let's pray.Father in heaven, you are greatly glorifiedas transformed people by the power of your Holy Spirit.Our obedient to what you've revealed in your Word.That's all I'm asking for today, Father,for your glory to be on display as we respondto what you've told us in your Word.Manifest your grace and your goodness here today, Father.We ask in Jesus' name, amen.If you haven't already opened up your Bibles to Matthew chapter 7,we're just going to be looking at two verses today.For some of you, these could be the mosttwo important verses you ever hear.When I was a kid growing up in Shakura,we attended the Little Methodist Church.And when you're - I don't know if it's still the case in the Methodist Church,but at that time, when you're 12,you go through confirmation classes.You go to the Methodist Church, and then they teach youabout doctrine and John Wesley and the books of the Bible.But one part of this confirmation class,it took place over several days,but one part was the pastor would take you into the auditorium,just you and him.And I'm assuming that his conversation with the others went as it did with me.I remember the pastor took me to the auditorium and he said,"Jeff, you don't want to go to hell, do you?"And I'm like, "You mean today?Because mom's expecting me home for dinner."He's like, "You don't want to go to hell, do you?"And I was just like, "No."He goes, "Well, then you want to accept Jesus Christas your Lord and Savior, right?"And I'm like, "Okay.""Great."And he sent me back with the other kids.And then every time this pastor saw me after that,he would say, "I remember the day you gave your life to Jesus.""Oh, Jeff, I remember the day you gave your life to Jesus."And I was like, "Yeah, that was awesome."Is that what it means to follow Jesus?You see, since February we've been going through the Sermon on the Mount,the greatest sermon ever preached.And over the next four weeks, we're looking at how Jesus closesthe greatest sermon ever preached.All of the content leads to this.Over the past several months, we've looked at the heart of the discipleand the beatitudes.This is what a Jesus follower looks like.We talked about the heart of the law.Jesus didn't come to get rid of the Old Testament.He said, "I came to fulfill it."We talked about the heart of religion.Look, it's not about doing things for showto get a pat on the back from people.We talked about the heart towards the world.How should we interact in this world with money and stuff and people?And now we get to the close of Jesus' sermon, and here he's saying,"Now what are you going to do about it?"Now that you know what I call you to,is your heart ready for judgment?Look at verses 13 and 14.Jesus says, "Enter by the narrow gate, for the gate is wide,and the way is easy, that leads to destruction,and those who enter by it are many.For the gate is narrow, and the way is hard,that leads to life, and those who find it are few."Everybody's heading to eternity.I don't need to sell anyone on that, do I?Everyone's heading for eternity,and Jesus said there are two gates.There's exactly two options,and here Jesus is calling for an urgent choice.He commands, that's the first sentence in verse 13,"Enter by the narrow gate."That's a choice literally between heaven and hell.Jesus says, "Make your choice."Who would choose hell?I mean, really.Who would choose hell?I mean, yeah, I've shared the Gospel with a lot of people over the years,and I've met the guy, probably you have to.It's like, "Well, I'm going to hell,and I know I'm going to hell, and I don't really care,because all my buddies will be there."But I'm like, "You are clueless."You meet that joker.But who would really, honestly, seriously choose hell?Why wouldn't you choose heaven?I mean, really.See, my friends, that's the thing.That's why this message is so urgent,because no one thinks they are choosing hell.Everyone thinks that they are going to end up in heaven.Somehow, some way, I'm going to end up in heaven.Everyone thinks that.Everyone is, according to Jesus.In fact, it's even worse than we think it is.As we saw in the video, we have this mindset that most of us are good,and we're going to heaven, and there's a few really bad people that are going to hell.Jesus didn't say that.Notice Jesus said the exact opposite.He said many are going to hell, to destruction,and he said few are going to heaven.Few find life.So do you know what you have to do to go to hell?Do you know?Nothing.You don't have to do a thing.And that's where you'll end up.John 3.36 says,"Whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life."Look at this."But the wrath of God remains on him."How do you get the wrath of God?He's already on you.Paul says the same thing in Ephesians 2-3.He says, "We were by nature children of wrath,like the rest of mankind."That was our default mode.And I want you to notice in these two verses,Jesus didn't say, "Choose which gate."He didn't say that.You already did choose a gate.There's no language here that says,"Well, tell me, how do I go through the wide gate?"You already did.Notice with the narrow gate, look at the very last phrase in verse 14.Jesus said, "Those who find it are few."The wide gate is something that has to be found.The wide gate, Jesus never said you had to find the wide gate.It's wide.It's easy.And you're already on it.Heading to destruction.So what we have here in these verses is a command.It's a command to enter the narrow gate.Look at verse 13 again.Enter by the narrow gate.It's a command. It's a call to action.Meaning it doesn't happen by accident.It's worth noting that Jesus,we're going to see this in these upcoming messages as well,there are people that are going to be shockedthat they're going to hell.But you know, the Bible never says that there are peoplethat are shocked that they end up in heaven.That guy doesn't exist.That guy doesn't exist where Jesus says,"Come on in to glory."Like, wow, I didn't know I was coming here.Wow.That guy doesn't exist.The gospel is a command.Listen, it's a command.It's not just an invitation.It's not just a suggestion.You really ought to think about maybe turning to Jesus.It is a command.Look at the words that are used to describe coming to Christ.They're all commands.Words like "repent."You're commanded to repent.Believe.Receive.Believe.Here, the command is "enter."This is the big takeaway from the Sermon on the Mountaccording to Jesus.Because of everything that He said,going back to the Beatitudes,leading to this point,Jesus commands us to choose narrow.It's not enough to listen to sermons about the narrow gate.It's not enough to study the narrow gate.It's not enough to even kind of like the narrow gate.Jesus said, "You have to make the choice to enter the narrow gate."Have you made that choice?I want you to jot some things downon your outline.This is the command, "Enter by the narrow gate."What does our Lord say about it?First of all, number one, write this down.It's hard to find.It's hard to find.Again, in verse 14, Jesus says,"For the gate is narrow, and the way is hard that leads to life.And those who find it are few."It's hard to find.It's narrow.What exactly do you mean it's narrow?Well, one thing that it means, that it's being narrow,is that it's the only way to be saved.Jesus made that claim.The Bible makes that claim over and over and over.In John 14.6, Jesus said,"I am the way and the truth and the life.No one comes to the Father except through me."The gate is narrow because it's the only way to be saved.Not every road leads to heaven.That doesn't even work in the physical world, does it?If you came to me after service and you're like,"Pastor Jeff, I really want to go to Cleveland.How do I get there?"First of all, I'm not sure you really do want to go there.But if you have to listen, you know how to get to Cleveland?Just pick a road. It doesn't matter.Get in your car and just pick a road.As long as you believe in your heart's that that road will take you to Cleveland,then you will get to Cleveland.Would that work?People are like, "I think I'll ask Pastor Taylor."Right?I mean, that's foolishness.So why do we think that any road is going to get us to heaven?Not every road will take you there.Because your problem is sin before a holy God,and the only way that that sin can be forgivenis through Jesus Christ, because He's the only onewho paid the penalty to take away your sin.It's narrow because it's the only way to be saved.It's narrow also because you're called to leave some things behind.You get a picture of this narrow gate almost like a turnstile,like walking into Kennywood.If you're going through that turnstile, you've got to leave some stuff behind.Like leave what behind?Your sin?Your self-centeredness?Your rights?Your pride?You've got to leave your old self behind,because listen, you're both not going to fit through the turnstile.You both won't fit through the narrow gate.Jesus said it costs to enter this gate.We don't have time today, but just write down Matthew 10, Luke 14.Jesus said there's a cost to entering the gate.Leave stuff behind.Like, well, what's the cost?Jesus said you have to love Him more than you love your own family.Jesus said you have to deny yourself.Jesus said you have to consider yourself a slave to Him.Oh, and you have to consider yourself a slave to everyone else.Jesus said things like you have to take up your cross.You have to be willing to lay down your life for Him.Listen, if you're unwilling to do any of that,then you're not going to get through the gate at all.To sum it up, Luke 14.33, look what Jesus says.Not the most secret, sensitive way to address a crowd.Jesus said, "So therefore any one of you who does not renounce all that He hascannot be my disciple."You willing to do that?You're like, "I don't know."Okay, then you're not going through the narrow gate.Back when I was in college, I had several jobs.Here's where two of them overlapped.I was pastoring a little country church,and I was also a magazine vendor for two Walmarts and two K-Marts.Is K-Marts still a thing?It was back then.But I would go in third shift to these stores,and I would stock the magazines.And at the one K-Mart, I got to be friends with some of the employees there.There were a couple cashiers that I invited to church.I'll never forget this.The one cashier, her name was Gina.And she came to church for probably three or four weeks,and then stopped.Well, the next time I saw her at K-Mart,I said, "Hey, I haven't seen you in church."I'll never forget what she said.She said, "I can't go to churchand live the kind of life that I want to live."It's sad.She got it.She got the fact that the gate is narrow.She got the fact that she can't come into the kingdom of heavenwhile carrying all her sin in with her.I don't want to talk about Gina though. I want to talk about you.What have you left behind to follow Jesus?Would you say that there's been a tremendous cost to youin deciding to follow Jesus?And if your answer is, "Well, you know,I haven't really given up that much to follow Jesus,really now that I think about it,I really haven't given up very much."Well, then you haven't found the narrow gate.It's hard to find.Secondly, write this down.Not only is it hard to find,it's hard to walk.It's hard to walk.The gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life.The way is hard that leads to life.You see what Jesus is saying?If you find it, and even when it's truly found,it's hard to enter.And when you enter it, it's hard to walk.And right now somebody's like, "Hard? Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait,hang on, hang on, hang on."I thought coming to Jesus was just belief.Just believe in Jesus.What are you talking about? Hard.It's just believe, right?Well, I would ask you,what do you mean by believe?Do you know how Jesus described what it means to believe?The Sermon on the Mount.This is how Jesus described what it means to believe.He described it with the beatitudes.When you're broken over your sin and you're meekand you desire righteousness and purity more than anything,you're a peacemaker.And then, if you're really living it, people hate you.That's what it means to believe.Jesus said believing is being salt and light.That means you're different than the world.You stand out because of what you believe.Is that what you mean by believe?Jesus said believing is turning from anger, turning from lust.Jesus said believing is a person who always keeps their word.Jesus said believing is never retaliating.Jesus said believing is when you love your enemies.Jesus said believing is when you choose to giveand to pray and to fast privately.So only God knows.Jesus says believing is giving to Godso that you lay up treasure in heaven.Jesus said believing is never worrying.Not being anxious for anything.Jesus said believing is not being critical of othersbut doing to others what you wish they would do to you.Now, you tell me what's easy about any of that.It's hard to walk.If you've been with us in any part of this journeythrough the Sermon on the Mount,has there been any of these sections that you've pointed atand went, "Oh, that's easy. I got that nailed down."Or have you been more like me every weektaken to the woodshed?Tour up?Or have you been more like meevery week taken to the woodshed?Or have you been more like me?Difficult is the standard.We're told on the front end,when you live different than the world,you're going to have people after you.You're going to suffer.It's hard to walk.That's why a lot of people bail, by the way.They weren't expecting it to be hard.They were believing in gospel that Jesus never taught.Because believing in the gospel,despite the lame way we want to package itin American churches,believing in the gospel is more than just acknowledging facts.And it's even way more than just agreeing with the facts.Believing in the gospel is having a faith in Jesus Christthat makes your decisions for you.Your life should be marked by this.Constantly saying, "You know what?I do this because of what Jesus said.This is why I do that."Your life should be marked by things you say,"You know what? I never do thisbecause God said I should never do that.My life makes my decisions for me."That's what it means to believe.In churches, dishonor the gospeland do a disservice to peoplewhen we make it easy to follow Jesus.Shame on us.We make it so easy for the peoplethat walk in the door and say,"Look, I just want to attend.I just want to come in on Sunday,in late, out early.I just want to attend.I don't want to get involved.I don't want to help out with the kids ministry.I don't want to be on the worship team.I don't want to give to the church.I don't want to do any of that.Look, just make it easy."Where did Jesus say the easy way leads?I want to talk about you again.You find it easy to follow Jesus?Maybe at 9 a.m. on Sunday.I want to ask about your Monday through Saturday.Is it easy for you to follow Jesus?And if your answer is, you know what?I don't know what he's talking about,but I haven't really found it to be that hardbeing a Christian.Then you haven't found the narrow gate.Because Jesus said it's hard.Enter by the narrow gate.It's hard to find.It's hard to walk.Number three, it's hard to dismiss.It's hard to dismiss.The gate is narrow.And the way is hard that leads to life.Man, this sounds like being a Christian is hard.Yeah, it is.So why would I enter the narrow gate at all then?Because of where it leads.And whoever doesn't think aboutwhere the path they are on is taking them is a fool.Throughout this section, throughout these verses,we looked at today Jesus said there's only two.There's two gates.There's two ways. There's two crowds.And there's two destinations.You're going to want to...Destruction and it's life.What's destruction?We've talked about that. That's hell.Yes, destruction here and now in this life,I've yet to meet the guy that has really benefited from their sin.But instead has experienced destruction in this life,ultimately it's destruction in hell.Why is hell referred to as destruction?Because it's eternally being destroyed,but never actually being destroyed.It's burning without being consumed.That's what hell is.And that's where the easy way leads.So if following Jesus sounds too hard for you,you have the option of having it a little easierin this life for 15 minutes,and spending eternity suffering.Not my opinion, Jesus' words.The other destination is life.Life, eternal, glorious life in heaven.Yes, of course, but also life here and now.Eternal life for the Christian isn't something that you get someday.It's something you experience now,and you take with you into eternity.This hard way is the way that Jesus took.And if we choose to follow in His footsteps,we will not only get heaven,but we will experience lifeas it was meant to be lived here and now.And that's hard to dismiss,just because it's difficult.It's over and over in the Gospels.Jesus challenged potential followers to count the cost.You have to count the cost of entering the narrow gatebecause there is a cost.But you also have to count the cost of not entering the narrow gate.You could leave here today and say,"I choose to stay on the wide gateway."What have you gained?What have you gained by staying on the wide gateway?An easier life here for however long that lasts.But what have you lost?You've lost eternity.So right now you need to ask yourself,"What way am I on?"Listen, you can't answer thatbased on something that happened in the past.That's what I mean for some people.It's like, are you a follower of Jesus?Well, I got baptized 30 years ago.That's not the test.The test is, how are we living right now?Are you seeking Jesus now?Are you turning from sin now?Are you denying yourself now?Your life right now proves what way you are on.I'd like to invite the worship team to come back up.We're going to have some folks join us up here.I'd like to invite them up too.We're going to have some people up here to pray,some elders, some members from our prayer team.I'd like you folks to make your way up here as well.In just a moment, the worship team is going to sing a song over you.But before we do that, I want us to consider one more verse.It's Matthew 11 and verse 12.Another staggering statement from our Lord.Jesus said, "From the days of John the Baptist until now,the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence."Look at his last phrase.He says, "And the violence, take it by force."Listen, because the gate is narrow,and because the way is hard,salvation is something that you have to go after violently.It's not, well, just put a check mark on this card and you're saved.Just bow your head and raise your hand and you're saved.Just repeat this prayer after me and you're saved.That's not it.It's something that you have to go after violently.Like why violently?Because the gospel calls you to forsake yourself.You have to go after that violently.Jesus calls you to give up your sin.It's not for weaklings.I'm going to give you a chance.I'm going to give you a chance to prove that you're not a weakling.I'm going to give you a chance today to do something violent.I'd like you to bow your heads, please,because what we're going to dois have a good old-fashioned, much-needed altar call.Bow your heads.Today needs to enter the narrow gate.Maybe there's somebody that walked in here todaythat said, "I know I'm not following Jesus,and I've been meaning to get around to it.Today's the day that you're going to go after this violently."Or maybe there's somebody here that's like,"Well, I don't really know if I follow Jesus."Then that means you don't.Because you can't have a relationship with the God of the universeand not know it.Because it's something you have to go after violently.Or maybe there's somebody here that says,"You know, I made a decision once upon a time,but whether I'm backslidden,or whether I was deceived or confused,I'm not really sure where I stand right nowbecause I'm so stuck in sin."You need to go after this violently.As an act of faith, as the worship team sings over you,we want to invite you to come up and pray.There is still someone here, someone else here,that wants to do business with God.I strongly encourage you not to leave until you do.You shrink back now.It's going to be way easier to shrink back the next timethat you feel called to follow Jesus.Father in heaven,we're not here to put on a show for anybody but you.We want to be sincere.We don't want to settle for some watered-down,sugar-coated version of the Gospelthat so many in our culture have made it.Father, let us go after you violentlywith the urgency that your Son has called us to.We do need to count the costs.I'm asking Father that you would give us the faith that we need.All glory and honor and praise and power be unto your name.We pray in Jesus' name.Amen.

Main Point: You Are a Slave, Either to God or Your SinText: Romans 6:20–23Outline:A. Salve to sin (vs. 20–21)B. Slave to God (v. 22)C. Eternal life in God (v. 23)

9/5/25. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 2 Corinthians 5:1. From Tent to Eternal Home. Resources: biblehub.com; logos.com; ChatGPT; and Life Application Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster #diversity https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9zaXqv64YaCjh88XIJckA/videos https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott

The Book of Ecclesiastes reveals that life's pursuits ultimately prove fleeting and empty compared to the eternal Kingdom of Yahweh. The book emphasizes the importance of fearing Yahweh, appreciating family, and understanding that true wisdom surpasses wealth and worldly accolades. 

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9/4/25. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 2 Corinthians 4:18. Eyes on the Eternal. Resources: biblehub.com; logos.com; ChatGPT; and Life Application Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster #diversity https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9zaXqv64YaCjh88XIJckA/videos https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Eternal Lanterns: A Tale of Tradition in Yuyuan Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的午后，阳光洒在上海的豫园。En: On an autumn afternoon, the sunlight poured over Shanghai's Yuyuan Gardens.Zh: 人们聚集在这里，准备迎接中秋节。En: People gathered in this place, ready to welcome the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 空气中弥漫着月饼的香味，五彩缤纷的灯笼在微风中轻轻晃动。En: The air was filled with the fragrance of mooncakes, and colorful lanterns swayed gently in the breeze.Zh: 梅和志浩正走在繁忙的市场中。En: Mei and Zhihao were walking through the busy market.Zh: 梅对志浩说：“我想给奶奶买一个特别的手工灯笼，让她在家里也能感受到节日的气氛。En: Mei said to Zhihao, “I want to buy a special handcrafted lantern for Nainai.Zh: ”志浩皱了眉，回道：“那我们去看看现代的商店吧，你看这些古老的东西，不一定适合。En: So she can feel the festive atmosphere at home.” Zhihao frowned and replied, “Then let's check out some modern stores.Zh: ”梅摇了摇头。En: These old things might not be suitable.” Mei shook her head.Zh: 不远处，有一条小路通向市场深处，她决心顺着这条路走。En: Not far away, a small path led deeper into the market, and she was determined to follow it.Zh: 漫步于市场的深处，梅发现了一家隐藏的小摊。En: As she wandered deeper into the market, Mei discovered a hidden little stall.Zh: 摊位上的灯笼无比精美，正是她心目中的样子。En: The lanterns at the stall were extraordinarily exquisite, just what she had in mind.Zh: 不过，当她询问灯笼价格时，发现出乎她的意料。En: However, when she asked about the price, she found it was beyond her expectations.Zh: 志浩这时赶了过来，看了一眼灯笼：“哇，这确实很漂亮，不过有点贵，不如看看别的。En: At that moment, Zhihao caught up and glanced at the lanterns, “Wow, these are indeed beautiful, but a bit expensive.Zh: ”梅沉思着，这个灯笼虽然贵，但它的美丽和意义无可替代。En: Maybe we should look at others.” Mei pondered; although the lanterns were pricey, their beauty and significance were irreplaceable.Zh: 她想起奶奶讲的故事，还有那些在月夜下团聚的时光。En: She recalled the stories Nainai told and the times they gathered under the moonlit nights.Zh: 经过一番考虑，梅决定买下灯笼。En: After some consideration, Mei decided to buy the lantern.Zh: 她用自己省下来的钱支付，心里觉得无比满足。En: She used her saved money to pay, feeling immensely satisfied inside.Zh: 她坚定了自己的选择，也感到由衷的高兴。En: She was firm in her choice and filled with genuine happiness.Zh: 志浩看到梅的微笑，有些感动，点头说道：“看来，有些传统确实不能丢。En: Zhihao saw Mei's smile and felt a bit moved.Zh: ”他对家庭传统多了一份理解。En: He nodded and said, “Seems like some traditions indeed cannot be lost.” He gained a new understanding of family traditions.Zh: 随着日落，梅和志浩走出豫园。En: As sunset approached, Mei and Zhihao walked out of Yuyuan Gardens.Zh: 梅的手里紧紧握着那盏永恒的灯笼，两人心中都感受到了节日的温暖与家的意义。En: Mei held the eternal lantern tightly in her hand, and both felt the warmth of the festival and the meaning of home in their hearts.Zh: 故事在秋日的余晖中，划上了一个温馨的句号。En: The story concluded on a warm note in the autumn twilight. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天afternoon: 午后sunlight: 阳光poured: 洒fragrance: 香味handcrafted: 手工frowned: 皱眉gathered: 聚集gently: 轻轻determined: 决心wandered: 漫步hidden: 隐藏exquisite: 精美beyond: 出乎expectations: 意料glance: 看一眼pricey: 贵irreplaceable: 无可替代pondered: 沉思consideration: 考虑immensely: 无比genuine: 由衷的traditions: 传统eternal: 永恒warmth: 温暖twilight: 余晖concluded: 划上market: 市场significance: 意义festival: 节日

 “Lament is slowing down to sit in the sadness and bring it to God.” ~Ashley OpligerThe importance of lament is just one of the topics I discussed with Ashley Opliger on the podcast this week.  Ashley is a wife, mom, author, speaker, and the founder of Bridget's Cradles, a nonprofit ministry she started in memory of her daughter, Bridget. In this first half of our conversation, Ashley shares her daughter Bridget's story—the gift of her pregnancy, the joy of preparing for her arrival, and her heartbreaking loss at 24 weeks gestation. We talk about the depth of grief experienced after pregnancy and infant loss, the sting of unhelpful comments, and how lament has been a lifeline in Ashley's walk with God. She offers gentle encouragement for moms who may be struggling to pray, wrestling with doubts, or questioning God's goodness in the midst of their sorrow.This episode tenderly reminds us that every baby's life—no matter how brief—has eternal worth.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Bridget's CradlesAshley Opliger's WebsiteCradled in Hope bookCradled in Hope PodcastWhile We're Waiting Retreats & ResourcesI would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! (Though I read every message, I am unable to respond through this format.) ** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org