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He was born around 190 to pagan parents in North Africa. Before baptism he was distinguished in Carthage as a teacher of philosophy and rhetoric. He came to faith in Christ and was baptized at a young age; as soon as he became a Christian he abandoned his prestigious teacher's position, sold his many possessions and gave all his wealth to the poor. He was ordained presbyter in 247, Bishop of Carthage in 248. He was known for his gentleness and paternal care for his flock, combined with firm opposition to heretics. His extensive writings still guide the Church today. For his confession of Christ, he was beheaded under the Emperor Valerian on September 14; since that is the date of the Exaltation of the Cross, his feast is kept today. At the time of his execution he left twenty-five gold pieces (a huge sum) for the executioner who beheaded him.
As we now, from a liturgical standpoint, begin to focus on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Father and Annie discuss the Sunday readings about the costs - and rewards - of discipleship.
Matt Morgan
In our modern world, we are currently facing the twin tsunamis of AI-mania and identity ideology… What does the Bible have to say about all this and how do we think biblically on these most essential issues? In the face of such confusion, how do we discover and stand on truth? Where can we turn […] The post Self-Exaltation, or The Son of God appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
I got a tour inside the San Diego Latter-day Saint temple and now I'm following up with an interview with Neal Walton who is a stake president in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Diego. Apparently, I was the first Christian apologist who'd ever shown up with a film crew and asked for an interview. We worked through the differences plainly. The Trinity. Whether God the Father has a physical body. Baptism for the dead. Faith and works. Exaltation versus salvation. Whether Jesus is the uncreated, eternal God. Neither of us pretended those are small, and neither of us tried to win. READ: End the Stalemate, by Sean McDowell (https://amzn.to/4eLrUdM) CHECK OUT: Logos Bible 60 Day Free Trial (https://logos.com/mcdowell) CHECK OUT: Full Mormon Temple Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfgyW-s5KTE&t=1065s *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org 0:00 — What a stake president actually does 0:47 — "Has an apologist ever shown up before?" 1:20 — No pay, no degree, no formal training 2:05 — The morning I went to seminary at 5 a.m. 2:48 — Losing a four-year-old daughter 3:14 — "If your God is good, why would he allow this?" 4:40 — Did it make you doubt? 5:21 — The verse that settled him 6:26 — Do you have doubts now? 7:51 — What am I missing out on? 9:03 — Temples, service, and interfaith work 10:28 — Pushing back on "one big happy family" 11:01 — "Go straight to the source" 12:04 — Seven questions to gauge whether you love truth 12:21 — I read it. I prayed. I wasn't settled. 12:57 — "So what's my next step?" 14:44 — My dad's story 16:13 — "Son, love truth" 16:44 — Is there evidence behind the Book of Mormon? 17:12 — Questions versus doubts 19:16 — What a Sunday sermon looks like 21:26 — How he defines faith 22:36 — The biggest misconceptions 23:26 — Three distinct beings 25:13 — Where we actually differ 27:20 — The Trinity 28:16 — A physical body, baptism for the dead, faith and works 29:02 — Exaltation, and whether Jesus is uncreated 29:30 — His response 32:36 — Temple recommends and the celestial kingdom 32:54 — "There's order in God's house" 34:38 — He turns the question on me 35:50 — Why I actually came 36:19 — "I don't find it true or compelling — and I think I get it" Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Art historian Liz Lev joins Anna Mitchell to explore the life, legacy, and faith of Saint Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great and the woman traditionally credited with discovering the True Cross. Through three remarkable works of art—from Paolo Veronese’s Dream of Saint Helena to the monumental statue in St. Peter’s Basilica and Tiepolo’s Exaltation of the Holy Cross—Liz reveals how artists have captured Helena’s pilgrimage, her devotion, and the enduring importance of the Cross in Christian history.Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read the account of Christ's holy Transfiguration (Metamorphosis in Greek) in Matthew ch. 17, Mark ch. 9, and Luke ch. 9. Appearing clothed in Light on Mt Tabor, the Savior fulfilled his promise to His disciples that "there are some standing here who shall not taste death, till they see the Son of man coming in His Kingdom" (Mt 16:28). Christ's Transfiguration is the image of the future state of the righteous, of which He spoke when He said "Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun" (Mt 13:43). According to the Church's tradition, the Transfiguration occurred forty days before His Crucifixion; for this reason the Transfiguration is celebrated forty days before the Exaltation of the Cross.
The sermon explores the theological significance of Christ's exaltation following his humiliation and death, focusing on Philippians 2:9-11. It emphasizes that Jesus currently reigns with absolute authority over creation, the church, and all nations from his position at the right hand of God. This sovereign rule guarantees the ultimate success of the gospel mission and the expansion of his kingdom across the earth. The preacher encourages believers to find comfort and confidence in this reality, recognizing that Christ's power ensures the fulfillment of his redemptive purposes. Consequently, Christians are called to live with hope and zeal, trusting in the victorious King who controls all history.
One day, Jesus will rid the world of wickedness and bring peace to this troubled planet. What a glorious day that will be! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
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Psalm 145 declares that God is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His works. That truth is easy to affirm in stories of victory but much harder in seasons of suffering. Yet Scripture calls believers to yield like clay in the Potter's hands, trusting that the same God who rules over creation also lovingly shapes every circumstance. Jesus modeled this perfect surrender in Gethsemane, praying, “Not my will, but yours be done.” God's righteousness cannot be accepted only when it is comfortable. The same righteous God who saves, justifies, forgives, and restores also works through trials for His purposes. His righteousness is always joined with His kindness, meeting weakness with grace and sustaining His people through every hardship. Like Paul, believers can endure with hope, confident that God's strength is made perfect in weakness and that He remains faithful in both the mountains and the valleys.
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How To Not Be A Hypocrite Matthew 23:1-12 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Danger of Hypocrisy 2. The Abuse of Authority Ephesians 2:8-9 Titus 3:5-6 3. The Exaltation of Self Deuteronomy 6:8 4. The Greatness of Humility John 13:13-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Application: 1. Obey What You Say 2. Serve Without Seeking Glory 3. Remember Your Identity
Pastor Josh continues in Philippians by looking at the name of Jesus. Phil. 2:9-11
To Everything a Season: Lutheran Reflections Through the Church Year
In this third episode on the priestly office of Christ, we discuss Christ's priestly office in the state of exaltation.
Is God done with the Jews, or has He promised their future exaltation? Find out with Nathan Jones and Vic Batista on the podcast, The Truth Will Set You Free!
This week on Tubi or Not Tubi, we bring you a truly delightful conversation with Niclas Larsson, the director of Mother, Couch! It is often a wonderful experience to pick the brain of a creator regarding their creation, and it is a privilege to connect with the mind behind Mother, Couch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the finer tapestries of freaky familial cosmic furniture.
Philippians 2:10-11
This conversation explores the LDS view of the Fall, sin, atonement, grace, works, assurance, and eternal progression. Mormonism often uses Christian language, but the meanings behind those words are radically different from historic biblical Christianity. Jack and Grayson compare Mormonism's teaching on Adam and Eve, original sin, ordinances, temple rites, baptism for the dead, and exaltation with the biblical gospel of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. At the heart of the episode is a major contrast: Mormonism points man toward self-exaltation, while biblical Christianity points sinners to the finished work of Jesus Christ. Topics include: The Mormon view of the Fall Original sin and human guilt in Adam LDS theology of atonement and Gethsemane Grace, works, and assurance Baptism for the dead Eternal progression and exaltation Why Christ's finished work is the only true hope Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They've built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
A literal translation of this passage is "do nothing out of a hunger for glory". He pushing hard against the Roman culture of self exaltation. That same spirit is hard at work today in our culture. But the upside down gospel of Jesus says that if we seek humility then Christ will exalt us! He will lift us up!!! So wake up. Jesus is calling you to die to yourself and follow him. Will you answer? To support the work and worship of Redeemer, subscribe to our channel and consider supporting us by giving a tax deductible gift at the link below. https://Redeemer-Church-Rockwall-517189.churchcenter.com/giving
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Submission, Humility, Exaltation (6) Subtitle: 1st Peter Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/7/2026 Bible: 1 Peter 5:5-8 Length: 60 min.
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See where Jupiter is in your chart at https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchartJupiter in Cancer 2026: New Potential For GrowthFrom June 2026 until June 2027, Jupiter returns to Cancer, its sign of exaltation, bringing a massive wave of potential, healing, and growth into our lives. In this episode, I share what this transit means for the collective and walk you through what each rising and moon sign can expect over the next year. We'll explore the peaks of this energy in Pushya Nakshatra, the deep emotional transformations of Ashlesha, and how you can intentionally nurture the areas of your life calling for expansion. I hope this episode helps you start this powerful cycle with clarity, inspiration, and a grounded sense of purpose. QUOTES"From June 2026 until June 2027, there is a new potential for expansion, growth." "The results come through the areas of life you are willing to nurture consistently." "Your growth will come in proportion to your depth of vulnerability." "This is a huge opportunity for healing those things when handled well..." TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction & The Jupiter Return 01:24 Jupiter's Highest Expression in Pushya 02:20 Exaltation and Blessings 04:24 Healing with Ashlesha and Gandanta 11:57 Aries 19:19 Taurus 24:49 Gemini 31:38 Cancer 40:32 Leo 50:00 Virgo 01:00:06 Libra 01:05:16 Scorpio 01:10:27 Sagittarius 01:14:44 Capricorn 01:20:02 Aquarius 01:24:45 Pisces KEYWORDSVedic astrology forecast, Jyotish, Jupiter in Cancer, nakshatra, Pushya, Ashlesha, planetary transits, spiritual growth, self-awareness, rising sign, whole sign housesFREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEP⭐️ Get your free Vedic birth chart at https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Submission, Humility, Exaltation (5) Subtitle: 1st Peter Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - AM Date: 5/31/2026 Bible: 1 Peter 5:5-8 Length: 49 min.
To Everything a Season: Lutheran Reflections Through the Church Year
In this final episode on the state of exaltation, we discuss Christ's session at God's right hand and Christ's return.
To Everything a Season: Lutheran Reflections Through the Church Year
As we continue our discussion on the state of exaltation, we now turn our attention to the forty days after Christ's resurrection and His ascension.
Quietmind Astrology — Learn Vedic Astrology with Jeremy Devens
Get your free Vedic birth chart and training at: https://www.quietmindastrology.comMercury is the planet of your message, and in Vedic astrology, its placement at your birth reveals the unique gifts you are meant to bring into the world through your voice and intelligence. In this episode, I dive into the deeper meaning of Mercury—the fastest-moving planet in our solar system—and how it governs everything from your nervous system and information technology to your ability to communicate with charm and clarity. Whether your Mercury is exalted, debilitated, or somewhere in between, understanding this "Prince" energy helps you refine how you think, speak, and connect with others in this fast-paced information age.We all have a message to share, and Mercury shows us exactly how that message wants to come through. From the logic of the intellect to the rhythm of our speech, Mercury is the key to understanding our personal "Information Technology."QUOTES“Mercury is the planet of your message... it shows you the gifts that you have to bring out in your life through your voice, your communication, and what you learn.” “The modern expression of this is information technology... where information can travel immediately.” “The nervous system is essentially the information technology of your body.” “When we connect to our hearts and express from that place, communication becomes clear.” “Dialogue has rhythm and pitch and tone and volume and meter and it absolutely has all the properties of music.” TIMESTAMPS00:00 Your Message and the Gifts of Mercury 01:37 The Astronomy of the "Messenger" Planet 02:48 How Mercury Governs Your Speech and Connection 03:30 The Nervous System: Your Internal IT 04:30 Balancing Your Nervous System with Yoga 05:56 Buddhi: The Intellect and the Prince Energy 06:32 Key Keywords: Speech, Trade, and Wit 09:40 Exaltation, Debilitation, and the Lessons of Albert Einstein 10:34 Signs of Deficient vs. Excessive Mercury Energy 11:43 Mercury vs. Jupiter: Intelligence vs. Wisdom 13:28 Famous Examples: Taylor Swift, Steve Jobs, and Andrew Huberman 18:00 Remedies and the Three Gates of Right Speech KEYWORDSVedic astrology, Mercury, Jyotish, Buddhi, nervous system, communication, Taylor Swift astrology, Steve Jobs astrology, Gemini, Virgo, planetary transits, self-awareness.FREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEP⭐️ Get your free Vedic birth chart and training at: https://www.quietmindastrology.com
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Get your free Vedic chart and training at https://www.quietmindastrology.comIn today's episode, I'm sharing how you can better understand your moon sign and the unique emotional energies at play in your life. While the sun represents the soul, the moon represents our mind (Manas) and the lens through which we experience reality. We'll explore why your mood changes so quickly, how to "garden" your mind to remove negative thoughts, and the importance of environment in cultivating emotional resilience. Whether you are looking to understand your relationship with your mother or find where you feel most at home, your moon sign offers a clear map to your inner world. QUOTES“The moon is the lens through which you experience reality.” “Part of the human journey and the human purpose is to be a good gardener to life and to our mind and to our emotions.” “In the Vedic tradition, the emotions follow the thoughts.” “Where you find comfort and safety is seen by your moon placement.” TIMESTAMPS00:00 Understanding Your Inner World Through the Moon 00:57 The Water Element: Emotions, Movement, and Intensity 01:59 Reflecting the Light: How You Receive the World 02:53 Why the Vedic (Sidereal) Moon Position Matters 04:03 Quick Cycles: How the Moon Changes Your Mood Every 2.5 Days 05:04 Nakshatras: Refining the Subtle Movements of the Mind 06:01 The Queen Energy: Emotional Sovereignty and Leadership 07:00 Gardening the Mind: Dealing with "Weeds" and Invasive Thoughts 10:28 Why Environment is Crucial for Your Emotional Body 13:50 Finding Your Natural Comfort, Safety, and Nourishment 15:03 Exaltation vs. Debilitation: Taurus and Scorpio Energies 18:43 Identifying Aligned vs. Deficient Moon Expressions 20:07 Maternal Energy and the Relationship with Your Mother 23:46 Favorable Actions: Water, Meditation, and Flow States 26:48 Releasing Stored Tension and Emotional Repression 28:15 Listening to Intuition: The Pebble, The Rock, and The Boulder 30:48 Letting Go: Moving Past Stagnation and Clinging to the Past KEYWORDSVedic astrology, Moon sign, Manas, Nakshatras, emotional resilience, Jyotish, mental health, intuition, sidereal astrology, ChandraFREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEPGet your free Vedic chart and training at quietmindastrology.com
To Everything a Season: Lutheran Reflections Through the Church Year
As we continue our discussion on the state of exaltation, we now turn our attention to Christ's resurrection.
Quietmind Astrology — Learn Vedic Astrology with Jeremy Devens
Get your free Vedic birth chart and see your own Sun sign at https://www.quietmindastrology.comOne of the most important things you can learn about yourself is your Sun sign in Vedic astrology. While many people look at the Sun as just a personality trait, in the Vedic tradition, it is the foundation of your core identity—your soul. In this episode, I share how your Sun placement influences the four aims of life, particularly your physical health and your sense of Dharma, or purpose. We explore what happens when this energy is out of balance—whether it's deficient and lacking confidence, or excessive and becoming controlling—and how you can realign with your natural sovereignty to lead a life full of Ojas (vitality) and inspiration.I hope this episode helps you connect with your inner light and start leading your life with more clarity, confidence, and alignment.QUOTES"The astronomical term for the Sun is Sol, which is also the word for the soul. The Sun represents your soul, your essence.""When your Sun energy is aligned, you're leading with confidence—leading yourself and leading others—and you feel full of vitality.""We don't want to be deficient or excessive with anything in astrology. We want to find what is aligned.""The Sun shows where you are a light for others and where you are bringing light to people's lives.""Dharma is your calling, your direction, your aim. You are here at this specific time in history to do something that only you can do."TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Foundation of Identity: Sun Sign and the Four Aims of Life01:26 Balancing the Sun: Recognizing Deficient vs. Excessive Energy02:08 Understanding Ojas: Cultivating Vitality and Subtle Glow03:03 Exemplars of Sun Energy: From Michael Jackson to The Rock03:40 Vedic vs. Western Astrology: The Importance of Astronomy and True Placements05:03 As Above, So Below: How the Sun's Physical Nature Mirrors Your Life06:31 The Sun as the Source of Light and Spiritual Worship08:31 The Sun as the Soul: Reincarnation and Innate Essence09:49 Responsibility and Authority: Stepping Into Leadership Roles11:03 Exaltation and Debilitation: Sun in Aries vs. Sun in Libra12:32 The Libra Influence: Why US Elections Often End in a 50/50 Split13:37 Finding Your Dharma: Purpose in the Age of AI16:18 The Dangers of Combustion: When Planets Get Too Close to the Sun17:44 Sun Keywords: Fatherhood, Government, and Ego18:42 Remedial Practices: How to Increase and Align Your Sun Energy20:05 My Journey: From Shyness to Leadership Through Yoga21:51 Honor the Paternal Lineage: Respecting Authority to Find Your Own22:31 Favorable vs. Unfavorable Actions: Living Without the MaskKEYWORDSVedic astrology, Sun sign, Jyotish, Dharma, Ojas, Sun in Aries, Sun in Libra, planetary combustion, soul essence, leadership, spiritual vitality, Vedic birth chart.RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/fr...⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/fr...⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...⭐️ Instagram: / quietmindastrology ⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/yo...⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrai...WORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/re...⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoonNEXT STEP⭐️ Get your free Vedic birth chart and see your own Sun sign at https://www.quietmindastrology.com/
Now that we have discussed the state of humiliation in detail, we now turn our attention to the state of exaltation.
To Everything a Season: Lutheran Reflections Through the Church Year
In this episode, we look at the various stages of the state of humiliation, namely Christ's conception and birth, his life, and suffering and death.
In the face of oppression and under the threat of death, Jesus remained silent. In today's episode, Rabbi reveals how prophecy in Isaiah 53 points to Jesus' death and how the Messiah's exaltation still impacts believers today. **** FIND JESUS - https://djj.show/YTAFindJesus **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate
One day every person and power will recognize Jesus is over all things. The church is made up of those who recognize and respond to Jesus' authority now. Teacher - Scott Kenworthy
The resurrection of Jesus is the turning point of the story—death is only half the sentence. The cross pays for sin, but the empty tomb declares victory, revealing Jesus as alive, reigning, and making all things right. This reality reshapes the human condition: death loses its final word, evil won't ultimately win, and the bold transformation of the first disciples points to the resurrection's power. Because Jesus is risen, forgiveness is real, the Holy Spirit empowers true change, and believers are brought into a new family with shared purpose. The mission continues now bringing healing, reconciliation, and hope while we await Christ's return. The call is simple and immediate: turn to Jesus, trust his rule, and step into a life marked by forgiveness, Spirit-filled power, community, and lasting joy.
Saint Mary was born in Egypt, and at the age of twelve, ran away to the city of Alexandria, where she lived an extremely dissolute life. She was, she said, driven by an insatiable desire and an irrepressible passion, and that she mainly lived by begging supplemented by spinning flax. After seventeen years of this lifestyle, she traveled to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. She undertook the journey as a sort of "anti-pilgrimage," stating that she hoped to find in the pilgrim crowds at Jerusalem, even more partners in her lust. When she tried to enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the celebration, she was barred from doing so by an unseen force. Realizing that this was because of her impurity, she was struck with remorse, and on seeing an icon of the Theotokos outside the church, she prayed for forgiveness, and promised to give up the world and become an aesthetic. Then she attempted again to enter the church, and this time was permitted in. After venerating the Relic of the True Cross, she returned to the icon to give thanks, and heard a voice telling her, "If you cross the Jordan, you will find a glorious rest." She immediately went to the Monastery of Saint John the Baptist on the bank of the River Jordan, where she received Holy Communion. The next morning, she crossed the Jordan, and retired to the desert to live the rest of her life as a hermit. She took with her only three loaves of bread, and once they were gone, lived only on what she could find in the wilderness. Approximately one year before her death, she recounted her life to Saint Zosimas of Palestine, who encountered her in the desert. When he unexpectedly met her in the desert, she was completely naked and almost unrecognizable as human. She asked Zosimas to toss her his mantle to cover herself with, and then she narrated her life story to him, manifesting marvelous clairvoyance. She asked him to meet her at the banks of the Jordan on Holy Thursday of the following year, and bring her Holy Communion. When he fulfilled her wish, she crossed the river to get to him by walking on the surface of the water, and received Holy Communion, telling him to meet her again in the desert the following Lent. The next year, Zosimas traveled to the same spot where he first met her, some 20 days journey from his monastery, and found her lying there dead. According to an inscription written in the sand next to her head, she had died on the very night he had given her communion, and had been somehow miraculously transported to the place he found her and her body preserved incorrupt. He buried her body with the assistance of a passing lion. On returning to the monastery, he related her life story to the brethren, and it was preserved among them as oral tradition until it was written down by Saint Sophronius.
Wavemakers Podcaster Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers Stating that, "God will meet you where you are" is a truth, an important truth. But it is a half truth in the context of Exaltation. The "Peace" movement, even called by some scholars, "JustPeace," unanchors from the justice and judgment of God individually, to social justice. From Hurghada, Egypt - "El Gouna" Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com