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*Content Warning: distressing themes, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance use disorder, child sexual abuse, child abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical violence, cultic abuse, suicidal ideation, grooming, torture and death. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https://events.humanitix.com/swwxtgi Check out our brand new SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-shop *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo *Sources Dungan et al v. the Academy at Ivy Ridge et al 7:2006CV00908 | US District Court for the Northern District of New York | Justia, dockets.justia.com/docket/new-york/nyndce/7:2006cv00908/64507 Kubler, Katherine, creator and director. The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping. Netflix, 2024 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31183637/ Melee Keeps Spotlight on Hard Life at Academy (Published 2005), www.nytimes.com/2005/06/08/nyregion/melee-keeps-spotlight-on-hard-life-at-academy.html Rutherford, Diane. “Nys Saw Serious Problems at Ivy Ridge in 2006, Says Letter Obtained by 7 News.” Https://Www.Wwnytv.Com, 12 Mar. 2024, www.wwnytv.com/2024/03/12/nys-saw-serious-problems-ivy-ridge-2006-says-letter-obtained-by-7-news/
This episode discusses the process of enduring the Hardlife. The Good Read for this episode is The Four Relationship Styles: How Attachment Theory Can Help You in Your Search for Lasting Love by Anita Knight KuhnleyThe beloved relationship coach, teacher, and host of the top relationship podcast Jillian on Love reveals nine core truths about love and self-acceptance and provides powerful self-healing techniques and strategies to help us repair our relationship with ourselves and start building the rewarding relationships we deserve.Jillian Turecki's holistic, compassionate, yet no-nonsense approach to love has attracted a devoted following of millions. In her highly anticipated debut book, she makes clear that if you want a meaningful relationship filled with connection, security, and intimacy, you have to look within. The common denominator in all your relationships is you.Drawing from decades of experience helping clients heal themselves and their relationships, It Begins with You introduces the 9 core truths we must accept in order to change our lives:Truth 1: It begins with you.Truth 2: The mind is a battlefield.Truth 3: Lust is not the same thing as love.Truth 4: You have to love yourself.Truth 5: You must speak up and tell the truth. Truth 6: You need to be your best self (even after the honeymoon). Truth 7: You cannot convince someone to love you. Truth 8: No one is coming to save you.Truth 9: You must make peace with your parents.Blending therapeutic strategies, somatic techniques, client case studies, practical tools, tips, and guiding questions, It Begins with You gives us a roadmap to finally start doing the work needed to love ourselves and find the love we deserve. It's never too late to choose yourself.What's Popping in Vell's World includes Laura Loomer Attacks Rep. Jasmine Crockett In Racist Rant...Again, Black Unemployment Jumps to 7.5%, Marks Highest Since 2021, Delta State University Student Found Hanging From a Tree on Campus In Mississippi, and more.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @VellsWorldPodcast.Email vellsworldpodcast@ldmonger.com with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.
*Content warning: substance use disorder, death, distressing and mature topics, drug use, institutional child abuse, emotional, physical and sexual violence of adolescents, childhood abuse, grooming. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo *Sources "Academy at Ivy Ridge Withdraws From World Wide Association of Specialty Programs & Schools." PRNewswire, January 1, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20120925185503 Bruening, Lexi, "District Attorney: dozens of Ivy Ridge abuse complaints pour in after documentary." 7 News, WWNY, March 11, 2024 https://www.wwnytv.com/2024/03/11/district-attorney-dozens-ivy-ridge Chomik, Alexandra, "TORTURE CHAMBER What was the Academy at Ivy Ridge?" The U.S. Sun, Mar 6 2024 https://www.the-sun.com/tv/10592100/what-was-academy-at-ivy-ridge Editor, Letter to the. “Letter to the Editor: Bob Lichfield Offers Rebuttal to Allegations in Netflix Documentary.” St. George News, 27 Mar. 2024, www.stgeorgeutah.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-opinion/letter-to-the-editor-bob-lichfield-offers-rebuttal-to-allegations-in-netflix-documentary/article_c6e27554-f37b-555a-b4be-2c31f617c546.html. "Former Academy at Ivy Ridge students meet in Ogdensburg, rally outside city hall" 7 News, WWNY, April 27, 2024 https://www.wwnytv.com/2024/04/27/former-academy-ivy-ridge Hill, Michael, "Netflix docuseries on abuse allegations at New York boarding school prompts fresh investigation." InfoTelNews, April 03, 2024 https://infotel.ca/newsitem/us-boarding-academy-abuse-claims Kenton, Luke, "'ABUSER UNMASKED' Amy Ritchie is named as the Ivy Ridge ‘predator' by four alleged victims who claim sexual abuse & sick grooming cycle." The Sun UK, March 23, 2024 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/26880799/academy-ivy-ridge-abuser-amy-ritchie “Key to His Schools' Success? It's God, Founder Says.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2003, www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jul-13-na-toughbar13-story.html Kubler, Katherine, creator and director. The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping. Netflix, 2024 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31183637/ Mitchell, Max, "IDirector: Ivy Ridge to close until fall" Watertown Daily Times, MARCH 12, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20160530232325 “Riot at Cult School Finally Helped Close It after Abused Students Fought Back.” The US Sun, The US Sun, 28 Mar. 2024, www.the-sun.com/news/10623840/academy-ivy-ridge-riot-cult-school-closed-abuse-netflix/. Rutherford, Diane, "NYS saw serious problems at Ivy Ridge in 2006, says letter obtained by 7 News." 7 News, WWNY, Mar. 12, 2024 https://www.wwnytv.com/2024/03/12/nys-saw-serious-problems-ivy-ridge Semple, Kirk, "Melee Keeps Spotlight on Hard Life at Academy." The New York Times, June 8, 2005 https://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/08/nyregion NewsNation. “Teens' Alleged New York Boarding School Sexual Abuser Identified: Report | Banfield.” YouTube, 22 Apr. 2024 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_oKRuKXdAQ. “UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, BRUCE DUNGAN, et al., Plaintiffs v. THE ACADEMY AT IVY RIDGE, et al., Defendants.” April 22, 2008 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-nynd Warner, Greg, "Riot at Ivy Ridge School for Troubled Teens." NCPR, May 19, 2005 https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story Winters, David, "Ivy Ridge, home sold for $2.8m." Watertown Daily Times, APRIL 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20140130123642 7 News. "Former Academy at Ivy Ridge Students Meet in Ogdensburg, Rally Outside City Hall." YouTube, 27 Apr. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRNMUgnUkNw
Are you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29
Are you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29
Send us a textIn this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I reflect on why the most compelling stories—the ones we remember and learn from—are always shaped by adversity. From watching a surprisingly drama-free documentary about Kenny G to navigating hard seasons in my own business, I explore why grit, struggle, and setbacks are what give your story depth. Easy paths don't inspire. But the tough moments? They're the scenes future you will look back on with pride. If it feels hard right now, maybe it's because you're in the middle of the part that makes your story worth telling.Links mentioned in this episode: www.tcm-hub.com/harmonizeAsk ChatGPTIf this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit:tcm-hub.com/fed and schedule a Breakthrough Call.
Listen along as Jon and Brandon discuss new releases from Tyler, The Creator, Jackson Wang, Above & Beyond, Slaughter to Prevail, Joris Voorn, hard life, Two Shell, Abigail Williams, DROUGHT and more.Intro Music by Anthony ReederShow Notes:Weekly Rotating Playlists:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Df6jM6zR6Ch6vFZ1apLsb?si=dda9588834404ba6YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYpOZVUGZcU1EZZ5-uXrqe2wKMLB-N2ga&si=tdk-sEQ2vsQsFlEnTidal: https://tidal.com/playlist/6bb4cef6-a97a-4ddd-b2ed-3d968327bc6eThis Week's Playlist:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LvMKPvTDmINj0lFprE8Kw?si=e6f6d6f4ee464a0bTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 RIP Ozzy02:34 Brandon's Warped Tour Recap09:29 Singles22:16 EPs25:44 Albums25:51 Tyler, The Creator - DON'T TAP THE GLASS28:42 Jackson Wang - Magicman231:09 Above & Beyond - Bigger Than All Of Us33:59 Slaughter To Prevail - GRIZZLY39:21 Joris Voorn - Seratonin41:20 hard life - onion45:40 Two Shell - Iicons48:36 Abigail Williams - A Void Within Existence53:00 DROUGHT - Souvenir
(00:00) The guys open the show jumping around to all kinds of things including The Bear, Robert Townsend, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. (21:31) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox lost to the Phillies, 3-2, and got off to a rough start in the series. Reports have come out saying the Red Sox will be in the market for a starting pitcher. (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
This week on Between Us Moms, Katie and Hallie dive headfirst into the chaos and mania of summer time with kids and the wildness of having toddlers in general -- think rummaging through kitchen drawers, messy homes, why quiet isn't always best -- and the delicate balance of trying to find a moment of peace. But it's not all madness. The ladies are back with another round of their Get to Know You game, revealing some of the best but hardest life lessons they've had to learn. They also spice things up with a deep dive into their favorite conspiracy theories—get ready for some jaw-dropping takes on Jeffrey Epstein, the Illuminati, the Denver Airport Bunker, Marilyn Monroe and even Dolly Parton's rumored double life. But that's not all! Katie and Hallie also share their current obsessions -- Katie's is contradictory while Hallie's is a 90's throwback. And, of course, they're opening up about their biggest personal goals right now—because who doesn't love a little ambition mixed with real talk? Reese Witherspoon -- are you listening? Join the conversation as they tackle it all with humor, honesty, and the chaotic energy of summer motherhood. Tune in, laugh, and maybe even start questioning a few things...The show has become a go-to listen and community for mamas all over the world! New episodes of the Between Us Moms podcast drop every Wednesday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trials test faith in order to make spiritual pilgrimages complete. They are part of the “good gifts” God gives his people in order to make them whole. A summer series through the book of James, a letter that serves as a how-to manual for the Christian life. When we deal with trials, contentions, and lack of faith, James teaches us that we can still have joy in the midst of our circumstances. The foundation of the book is the importance of faith; faith or the lack thereof can determine the direction of one's life.QUESTIONS FOR THE ROAD1. Check your posture: In what ways are you lacking humility under God, thereby robbing yourself of His Joy? (ie. trust, self-reliance, comparison, etc.)2. What needs to change in you to reset the order to reflect the words of James: “a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.”3. What HOPE does the promise to “receive the crown of life” stir up in you in the midst of your trials?
You only have one life. It is a hard life. That is OK. Fritz Berggren, PhD www.bloodandfaith.com
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Andrea Abbate talks about her amazing tumultuous life, including addiction, bad partners, bad parents, bad relationships, and surviving through comedy to land in a good place.Bio: Andrea Abbate has proven herself to be a powerhouse in the world of comedy. She's found success as a stand-up comedian, television writer, actor/performer and producer. Andrea seamlessly blends sharp, edgy humor with an inviting charm that draws audiences in. Her ability to tackle bold, often controversial topics with a clever, relatable twist sets her apart in the comedy scene. She finds hilarious ways to highlight the absurdities of life and bring people together through laughter. Her talents have earned her opportunities to work with Bill Maher, Bob Saget, Niecy Nash, Earthquake, Paul Rodriguez and Adam Carolla. She's reached a national audience with several performances on “Evening At The Improv” and nine appearances on “Politically Incorrect”, as well as guest starring on many TV shows. Abbate is a favorite guest on Earthquake's SiriusXM radio show, “Quake's House”. The LA Times wrote, “She's as sweet as a perfumed eviction notice or a sugar-coated bullet.” Beyond the stage, Andrea is a successful TV writer and producer, and is known for her distinctive voice and sharp comedic sensibility. She's created TV shows for Showtime, HBO, NBC, CBS, ABC, Disney+ and Freeform. Whether performing live, writing TV shows, or acting in them, her bold, fearless humor makes her an undeniable talent and a standout force in comedy.
Neste episódio, vamos contar toda a conturbada história do álbum "The Eternal Idol", do Black Sabbath, e debater todas as faixas dele. O disco foi a estreia do vocalista Tony Martin na banda, substituindo Ray Gillen, que foi o cantor original do "The Eternal Idol".Faixas:1. "The Shining" 2. "Ancient Warrior" 3. "Hard Life to Love"4. "Glory Ride" 5. "Born to Lose"6. "Nightmare"7. "Scarlet Pimpernel" (instrumental)8. "Lost Forever" 9. "Eternal Idol"Formação:Tony Iommi – guitarraTony Martin – vocalEric Singer – bateriaBob Daisley – baixoGeoff Nicholls – teclado********************************************Contato, sugestões e parcerias: canaltupfs@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/canal_tomaruma/SEJA MEMBRO DO CLUBE TUPFS E TENHA ACESSO A UMA SÉRIE DE VANTAGENS! Você pode escolher um dos planos abaixo:HEADBANGER (R$ 1,99 por mês)Seu nome divulgado durante os vídeos, selo de fidelidade ao lado do seu nome sempre que deixar um comentário e emojis exclusivos!ROCKSTAR (R$ 7,99 por mês)Além dos benefícios anteriores, você terá acesso ao nosso ao grupo exclusivo no WhatsApp, pode dar nota nas resenhas e participar das listening parties, que viram podcast!METAL GOD (R$ 24,99 por mês)Além de todos os benefícios anteriores e dar uma grande ajuda financeira para a nossa criação de conteúdo, você terá acesso antecipado aos vídeos do canal, vídeos exclusivos, vai poder escolher tema de episódio, deixar perguntas para as entrevistas e participar de vídeos e lives. Também terá prioridade em brindes e descontos no merchandising do canal, quando disponíveis!SEJA MEMBRO: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo1lgalkCBW9Uv3GyrzhhkA/join********************************************"TOMAR UMA..." VERSÃO PODCAST!Agora o nosso conteúdo está disponível no formato áudio também, ideal pra quem gosta de curtir as resenhas ou as entrevistas no ônibus, no metrô, fazendo exercício, lavando os pratos, etc. Você pode nos ouvir no Spotify ou no seu agregador de podcasts favorito:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/682A8TBDPOiOfYTmtzzpRCDeezer: https://www.deezer.com/br/show/2696932Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tomar-uma-para-falar-sobre/id1519779439?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yN2I4ZjcxNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Anchor: https://anchor.fm/tomarumaOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1519779439/tomar-uma-para-falar-sobrePocket Casts: https://pca.st/59krpbf8Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/tomar-uma-para-falar-sobre-dot-dot-dotRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/tomar-uma-para-falar-sobre-6vwkQwRSS feed (para colar no seu agregador, caso não nos encontre): https://anchor.fm/s/27b8f714/podcast/rss*******************---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nos siga nas redes sociais:Twitter: @iurimoreira / @rafael2099Instagram: @iurimoreira / rafaelaraujo2099
https://ontargetpodcast.caMod Marty's feeling the summer buzz and fired up for the good times ahead. With sunshine on the way and killer events around the corner, he's packed this episode of On Target with red-hot 60s soul and R&B to match the vibe. Every track's a scorcher, handpicked to keep your spirits high. Tune in and ride the wave into summer.-----------------------------------------------The playlist is:"Soul is Takin' Over"Henry Lumpkin- Buddah"Itching For My Baby But I Don't Know Where To Scratch"The Spinners- Tri-Phi"Messin' With The Kid"Mo-Jo Buford- Bangar"Mellow Fellow"Etta James- Argo"Baby Shake"Eddie Holland- Tamla"(They Call Me) Jesse James"The Dreams- Shout"You Caught Me Napping"The Lamp Sisters- Duke"All Night Long"The Dave Clark Five- Columbia"Homicide Dresser"Billy Harner- Kama Sutra"Here Comes My Baby"The Tremeloes- Epic"One Last Chance"The Artistics- Brunswick"I Want You Back"Roddie Joy- Parkway"Monday Monday"Dee Dee Warwick- Mercury"Hey Pocky A-Way"The Meters- Reprise"Can't Break The Habit"The Ferris Wheel (featuring Linda Lewis)- Philips"Do It With Soul"The Poppies- Epic"Swim Thing"Dave Lewis- A&M"I'll Be Doggone"Billy J. Kramer - Capitol"The Hard Life"The Goodtimes- Kama Sutra"Contagious"The Fred Martin Review- Chess
Why Winners Never Feel They've Done Enough | Hard Work, Hard Life, Motivational Podcast | Goal Billionaire Podcast This episode is your ultimate wake-up call. It's raw, it's real, and it's everything you need to hear when you're tempted to hit snooze on your goals. We dive into the relentless mindset of winners — the people who don't wait for tomorrow, because they know greatness starts today. You'll hear hard-hitting truths about discipline, personal responsibility, mental toughness, and the price of success. Whether you're building a business, chasing fitness goals, or rewriting your life story — this one is for you. Stop giving yourself an exit. Start giving yourself a mission. No more pity parties. No more excuses. Just results.
In this episode, I unpack one of life's hardest decisions: when to stay and work through challenges—and when it's time to move on for the sake of your mental and emotional health.You'll learn how to tune into the signals your mind and body are sending you, recognize when discomfort leads to growth versus harm, and use simple mind-management tools from my new book Help in a Hurry to build clarity and resilience.Key highlights:How to tell the difference between growth pain and toxic stressThe role of neuroplasticity in healing after hard decisionsSimple mindset shifts to help you move forward with confidenceReflective questions to guide your next right stepYou are not stuck. You are not powerless. Your mind holds the wisdom you need to choose your next chapter.Pre-order my new book here and get over $900 worth of amazing bonuses (and a chance to work 1:1 with me!): https://helpinahurrybook.com/SPONSORS MAKING THIS SHOW POSSIBLE:Pique Tea: If you're tired of feeling depleted and want to finally nourish your body the right way, now's the time—get 20% off plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with my exclusive link: Piquelife.com/drleaf.
Siemka!Dziś odcinek osobisty — pełen refleksji. Może coś z tobą zarezonuje, może usłyszysz coś, czego właśnie teraz potrzebujesz, a może po prostu poleci w tle.Dla mnie to ważny epizod i mam nadzieję, że będzie się go dobrze słuchać! Nie będę cię straszyć ani oceniać.Wiem, jak to jest czekać, aż życie „samo” się ułoży. Wiem też, ile trzeba wysiłku, żeby przestało być po prostu... MEH.Ale prawda jest taka: ono się nie ułoży bez nas. Nie będzie wybawcy.Dobra wiadomość? Wszystko, czego naprawdę potrzebujesz, już masz.W odcinku poruszymy m.in.:✨Jak stawiać granice — w pracy, relacjach i codzienności.✨Dlaczego czasem trzeba odpuścić.✨Po co nam terapia i jak pomaga wyjść ze starych schematów.-✨Dlaczego wciąż przyciągamy osoby, o które trzeba walczyć.✨Jak nauczyć się być dla siebie domem, a nie wrogiem.Nie musisz błagać o uwagę, akceptację czy miłość.To nie jest odcinek o naprawianiu siebie — bo nie jesteś zepsuty.‼️DISCLAIMER: Następny odcinek będzie miał lepszy dźwięk – to ostatni nagrany telefonem. Mikrofon namierzony!Chcesz wystąpić w kolejnym odcinku? Masz historię, która nas rozbawi, zszokuje lub czegoś nauczy? A może masz coś, czym chcesz podzielić się ze światem, ale wolisz, żeby to ja to opowiedziałam? Żaden problem! Napisz do mnie na howtozyc@gmail.com lub odwiedź Instagram @howtozyc
In Genesis 1:1, the Bible begins with a simple but profound sentence. Most English translations of the Bible begin with ten words and end with ten words. In Genesis 1:1, we are told: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. In the final verse of the book of Revelation the Bible concludes: The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen (Rev. 22:21). What these two verses tell me is this: We are alive and are here today because of God and by His grace. In Psalm 23, we discover that it is by the grace of God that I am brought into the fold of His sheep, and it is for His glory that He has done so. The invitation to be included as one of His sheep has nothing to do with my performance and everything to do with His grace and glory, as John Piper put it: God is the beginning and God is the end of all my righteousness. The path of righteousness has his grace as its starting point (for he leads me into it) and it has his glory as its destination (because his leading is for his names sake).[1] What happens in the in-between is the messy part. After He finds us, it is His goodness and faithfulness that keeps us with no intention of letting go. The 23rd Psalm sounds like a pilgrimage because it is. Remember that there are five images in this Psalm. We looked at the first image, which was: The Abundant Life (vv. 2-3a). God lets and makes me lay down in green pastures in that He causes me to do so. How does He cause me to lay down in green pastures? He does so by removing all that prevents me from doing so. I was made to lay down in green pastures by waters of rest, but without the Good Shepherd we blindly go astray; according to the prophet Isaiah we were both hopeless and helpless: All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way... (Isaiah 53:6). The next four images are as follows: Image #2: The Secure Life (v. 3b) Image #3: The Hard Life (v. 4) Image #4: The Victorious Life (v. 5) Image #5: The Everlasting Life (v. 6) It is to the Secure Life that we now turn our attention. What is it that makes His guiding in paths of righteousness for His namesake that brings security to those who belong to Him? Where Does the Shepherd Lead? Where does the Shepherd lead and how does where He is leading relate to our security? For starters, it is in the nature of His guiding that brings His sheep security: He guides me in paths of righteousness. The nature of His guiding is that it does not end and that it is ongoing; it is not a onetime event where the sheep are guided by Him such as a prayer that is said or a decision that was made. So, what are the paths of righteousness that He guides me into? We are given an answer through the nature of Davids prayers like the one we find in Psalm 5, Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way straight before me (v. 8). The answer to Davids prayer is Psalm 23:3, and those paths of righteousness are descripted for us in scores of verses in both the Old and New Testament. One such passage in the Old Testament is Psalm 1:1-3, Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, And on His Law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers. The paths of righteousness according to Psalm 1 includes delighting in the Law of Yahweh and meditating on His Law day and night. The Law of the Lord is the Word of the Lord. That which you delight in is where you desire to spend your time. If you delight in a particular person you will want to spend time with that person. If you have a hobby or job that you delight in, you will look for ways to spend time participating in that hobby or job that you delight in. The evidence that you delight in the Law is seen in the amount of time you spend in the Law. The one who delights in the Law of the Lord will thrive in the kinds of ways we were meant for. God wants you to thrive and considering the fact that it is His image we bear, thriving must include our Creator. Later in the Psalms, David wrote: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Ps. 119:105). Jesus said something similar to Psalm 1:1-3 and 119:105; He said, If you continue in My word, then you are truly My disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:31). The Greek word used for continue is menō, which, as you may recall from last Sundays sermon, can be translated abide. If you abide, if you remain, if you continue in My word... you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. The Greek word for know is ginōskō, which is the kind of knowledge that is much more than head knowledge. Jesus said, If you remain, if you continue, if you abide in my word, you will really know [ginōskō] the truth, and the truth will set your free. Let me say it a different way so that you get what is being said here: If you take up residence in the word of the Good Shepherd, you are truly His sheep, and by listening to His voice, you will live! Listen, the Shepherds guiding does not happen apart from our abiding! I am not sure if you will find this as cool as I do, but going back to John 10 where Jesus identifies as the Good Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm, He uses the same Greek word for know that He used in John 8:31. In John 10:14-16, I am the good shepherd, and I know [ginōskō] My own, and My own know [ginōskō] Me, just as the Father knows [ginōskō] Me and I know [ginōskō] the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice; and they will become one flock, with one shepherd. Okay, so why does any of this matter and how does Psalm 1:1-3, John 8:31-32, and John 10:14-16 help you understand the 23rd Psalm better? So here we go: You cannot be led in the paths of righteousness if your knowledge of the Good Shepherd is only about filling your head without your heart being engaged. I will say it another way: If you are not abiding in the Lord of the 23rd Psalm then you are not finding in Him what you need. If you do not find in Him what you need, then you will not find in Him the green pastures and waters of rest that you were made for. If you do not find in the Good Shepherd the green pastures and waters of rest you that were made for, then you will find that the paths of righteousness that He guides His sheep on as displeasing instead of delightful. Jesus is the Good Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm, and it is He who causes me to lie down in green pastures because He is the green pastures that will never leave me hungry. It is He who leads me to waters of refreshment because He is the Living Water who satisfies the thirsty soul. Jesus restores the soul because He makes all things new! As the great Shepherd of your soul, Jesus guides those who abide in Him in paths of righteousness. There is no guiding apart from abiding in Lordof the 23rd Psalm! Why Does the Shepherd Lead? So, why does He do it? Why does the Good Shepherd guide his sheep in the paths of righteousness? He does it for the sake of His name! What does that even mean? It means that He rescued you from the condemnation of your sins, He gives Himself to you as the Great Shepherd of your soul to meet your need for Him, He provides the green pastures and quiet waters for your good, He renews and restores your soul, and He delivered you from your crooked paths of this world and set you on the straight path of righteousness that only Jesus can provide. God did it all, and He did it by putting His reputation on the line! Our story is summed up in one verse from the prophet Isaiah: All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the wrongdoing of us all To fall on Him (Isa. 53:6). To fall on who you ask? Ah... I am so glad you asked! The sins of us all... fell upon Jesus who is the Lamb, the Lion, and the great Shepherd of our souls! This is why the apostle Peter wrote: ...and He Himself brought our sins in His body up on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by His wounds you were healed. For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls (1 Pet. 2:24-25). In response to all that Jesus accomplished, Paul wrote those glorious words that ought to thrill every soul that belongs to His flock: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things (Rom. 8:31-32)? And He does so for His namesake! This is why, when you read Ephesians 1:3-14 regarding how and why God saved you from your sins that we are given three answers: The Father chose us before the foundation of the world and made us sons and daughters through His Son, and why did He do it that way? He did it, to the praise of the glory of His grace... (1:4-6). The Son redeemed us through His blood and now we have the forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. Why did He do it that way? He did it, to the praise of His glory (1:7-12). The Holy Spirit made our redemption and salvation a guarantee by sealing us as Gods own possession. Why did He do it that way? He did it, to the praise of His glory (1:13-14). He chose his lambs for the sake of His name, He redeemed his lambs for the sake of His name, and He marked His lambs as His treasured possession by His Holy Spirit for the sake of His name! Listen, if the Lord is your shepherd, it is only because you have turned to Jesus for the salvation of our soul: Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other (Isa. 45:22). Listen to what Jesus said concerning all who hear His voice and come to Him for salvation: My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Fathers hand. I and the Father are one (John 10:27-30). Psalm 23:2 is a picture of the secure life because of who it is that causes us to lie down in green pastures, leads us to inexhaustible and quiet waters, restores and renews our soul, and leads us in the paths of righteousness. The Lord of the 23rd Psalm is the God of Isaiah 46:9-11, Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure; Calling a bird of prey from the east, The man of My purpose from a distant country. Truly I have spoken; truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, I will certainly do it. This is why Romans 8:1 is for you Christian: Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. Conclusion So, let me say something you may need to hear. Just because you belong to the Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm, does not mean that you will not struggle with sin. Just because you are abiding in Jesus and love Him truly, does not mean that you will never be tempted by the enemys lies of greener pastures and more satisfying waters. The enemy is a dragon and a thief who comes, only to steal and kill and destroy... Jesus, the Great and Good Shepherd, has come so that we would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). There are no greener pastures or quieter waters than what can be found and experienced in Jesus. The danger for some is that the less that you listen to His voice, the less you will delight in His Word and the less frequent you will want to abide in Him. Permit me to close with a warning from David Gibson: Life is a journey, not a viewing gallery; we are always on the move, always traveling, and were going with either Jesuss paths or a different shepherds paths. Maybe its what youre consuming online. Maybe its the choices you are making with your money or your time. Two degrees of divergence this year might mean a miles divergence next year. Take time to consider the road you are walking, who is leading you, and where that path might end. In my experience I have found that wrong steps in life are nearly always the outworking of a prior neglect of listening to Jesus speak in the Bible. When devotion to hearing his voice begins to dwindle, then eventually, inevitably, departure from his paths begins to follow.[2] There is no greener pasture outside of Jesus, for He alone is the Lord of the 23rd Psalm. Amen. [1] J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Psalms 150, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2022), 174. [2] David Gibson, The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2023), 49.
The second verse in the 23rd Psalm is a peculiar one for those of us not accustomed to the undeveloped lands of the Bible. When you read of green pastures and quiet waters you most likely think of Goshen County, WY which produces more beef cattle than any other Wyoming county in our state. When I read Psalm 23, I think of the New Jersey Highlands consisting of lots of green and lots of water. But the green pastures that David had in mind was a dry and rocky set of rolling hills with tough grass sparsely scattered throughout. The grass was so sparsely scattered, that if one of the sheep wandered off, he would most likely starve to death if any of the predators in the region didnt find him first, and depending on the season, water was even more difficult to find. Because sheep are the most helpless of animals; they are not just dependent on the shepherd but are in absolute need of a shepherd for survival. Sometime ago there was a story out of Istanbul that reported the death of four sheep. Their shepherds reportedly neglected their flock by leaving the sheep to roam free so that they could eat breakfast. The sheep followed their leader right off a cliff; one by one, four hundred of them fell nearly 50 feet to their deaths. The loss of sheep was estimated to be $74,000. In the ancient world, shepherding was the least respected of occupations and required the full attention of the shepherd all the time. If a family had sheep, the youngest son was expected to serve as a shepherd. Because David was the youngest of eight sons, his job was to shepherd the sheep for his father Jesse. When David wrote this psalm, he wrote from his own experience, and like all other shepherds, David lived with the sheep. To appreciate this Psalm, we need to understand why it is structured the way that it is. There are five images that include the critical role of the shepherd as he leads, guides, and provides for his sheep; each Sunday, we will consider one of the five images we are given. So that you know where we are going, I will list them for you here: Image #1: The Abundant Life (vv. 2-3a) Image #2: The Secure Life (v. 3b) Image #3: The Hard Life (v. 4) Image #4: The Victorious Life (v. 5) Image #5: The Everlasting Life (v. 6) Today we will consider the first image, which is where the Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm is ultimately leading His sheep, and that is the abundant life. What is the Way to the Abundant Life? For a sheep to lie down four things need to happen: They need to be free of fear, friction, flies, and hunger. Phillip Keller spent eight years as a shepherd before he became a pastor, in his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, he wrote of what it takes to get sheep to lie down: It is almost impossible for sheep to be made to lie down unless four requirements are met. Owing to their timidity they refuse to lie down unless they are free of all fear. Because of the social behavior within a flock sheep will not lie down unless they are free from friction with others of their kind. If tormented by flies or parasites, sheep will not lie down. Only when free of these pests can they relax. Lastly, sheep will not lie down as long as they feel in need of finding food. They must be free from hunger.[1] It is only the shepherd who can provide the kind of trust, peace, deliverance, and pasture that the sheep need. Yet, of the five images in this Psalm, David begins with the one about rest. The first thing that we receive from Yahweh as our Shepherd, is rest. How does He provide us with rest? According to the NASB2020, He lets me lie down in green pastures... He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul... The Hebrew word for lets is the Hebrew word rbṣ and most translations translate this word as make. If you are using the NIV, the ESV, or an older version of the NASB, Psalm 23:2 reads something like this: He makes me lie down in green pastures... So which is it? Does Jesus, as our good Shepherd make us lie down or does He, let us lie down in green pastures? The Hebrew word for lets is both causative and imperfect so literally it can be translated, He causes me to lie down in green pastures... So, why does all matter? Our Shepherd removes from His sheep every agitation and threat that would keep us from the kind of rest we were made for and the rest that we need. However, the presence of Jesus in our lives not only causes us to lie down, but He also takes us to quiet waters; in Hebrew, quiet waters is literally waters of rest. Where the quiet waters are, so there is life for all that surrounds those waters, and where there are green pastures and still waters in the dry and rocky climate of a cursed world, there is renewal. What kind of renewal you ask? The kind that restores the soul of the sheep. The Hebrew word used for restores means to turn back or return. The place that the Psalmist is describing is the place where those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matt. 5:6) will be filled and refreshed by resting in the Shepherd of the 23rdPsalm. It is Jesus who said, Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matt. 11:28). It is the Lord of the 23rd Psalm who said: I am the bread of life; the one who comes to Me will not be hungry, and the one who believes in Me will never be thirsty (John 6:35). The Good Shepherd said, The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). According to Psalm 23, the Christian life begins with rest, and the kind of rest we receive is the abundant life that can only come through Jesus. But what is the abundant life? Is it prosperity in the worlds eyes? Is it the pain free life? What is the abundant life that Jesus came so that we, as His sheep, would have? What Kind of Abundant Life Does the Shepherd Provide? The abundant life is a life rooted in Jesus. The abundant life comes out of the abiding life. So, what is the abiding life you ask? Jesus told us what the abiding life is in John 6:54-56, The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him (John 6:5456). The Greek word for remain is menō. If you are using the ESV or an older version of the NASB, you will see the word abide instead of remain. To remain or abide is to rest in Jesus and to rest in Him is to take up residence in the life of Christ. How does one do that? You do it by taking into your mind, heart, and soul all that Jesus is and all that he taught and commanded us to do. The same Greek word is used in John 15:5, I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. So what does it mean to have the abundant life? Does the abundant life mean that you have a pain free life? If the abundant life means that the Shepherds will for you is to be comfortable with little to no suffering in this life, then what do you do with our Shepherds words to his sheep: In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world (John 16:33b)? The New Living Translation is closer to Jesus point: Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. If the green pastures and quite waters do not include the kind of agitation and trouble that suffering brings, then what do you do with Jesus warning to his disciples: You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers and sisters, other relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death, and you will be hated by all people because of My name. And yet not a hair of your head will perish (Luke 21:1618). If the green pastures and quiet waters that the Jesus leads his people to does not include suffering and even death, then what do you say to the fathers, the mothers, the children, and the friends of the 70 Christians who were taken from their village at 4am on the morning on February 13th of this year by a rebel group with ties to the Islamic State? They were taken by force to a Protestant church where they were slaughtered with machetes and hammers; those 70 Christians were our brothers and sisters in the faith. They heard the call of Jesus and followed Him (see John 10:14-16), yet when their bodies were discovered, each of them was also beheaded. Where are the green pastures and quiet waters of those 70 beheaded Christians from the Congo if the 23rd Psalm is also for them? Those 70 beheaded brothers and sisters are now included among the martyred saints described in Revelation 6:9-11, When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? And a white robe was given to each of them; and they were told that they were to rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who were to be killed even as they had been, was completed also. (Rev. 6:911) Those 70 Christians among the masses in heaven who are asking the question: How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? Notice the answer they received: rest for a little while longer, until the number of your fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who are to be killed even as you have been killed, is complete (v. 11). There will be more who will be massacred, butchered, and slaughtered in the name of the Good Shepherd, but that is not the end of their story! In March another 47 Christians from the Congo were martyred for following Jesus, and to date 287 Christians have been killed for their faith since Christmas of 2024. So, where was their green pasture? Where were the quiet waters for those followers of the Good Shepherd? We are given an answer in Revelation 7:9-17. We are told that right now all 287 of those who died for their faith in the Congo sing, and they are joined with other brothers and sisters who followed the Good Shepherd to their deaths, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages. Today, they shout triumphantly: Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb (Rev. 7:9ff.). But that is not all that we are told, for what they have is infinitely more precious than the comfort and safety we all hope to have in this life. I want to show you something from Revelation 7:13-17 that will help make sense of what is promised to us in the 23rd Psalm: Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from? 14I said to him, My lord, you know. And he said to me, These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15For this reason they are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. 16They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. Do you see the answer for where the green pastures and quiet waters are for those who suffer, especially for those who suffer for their faith in the Good Shepherd? God currently shelters the scores of martyred Christians with His presence according to Revelation 7:15, but do you see what verses 16-17 say and how familiar it sounds to Psalm 23? Lets look at these verses again: They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. The reason why these Christians, and every other Christian in heaven no longer hungers or thirsts is because they are in the presence of the Lamb who is their shepherd. The sun no longer beats down on them with its scorching heat because they have been delivered from the wilderness of a cursed world! The Lamb is the spring of water of life, and it is because of the triumph of the Lamb that every tear will be wiped from their eyes. Conclusion Listen, the 70 who were beheaded, those who suffer in this life, and every other Christian who belongs to the Good Shepherd had the green pastures and quiet waters during their life on earth because they had Jesus, and they found that their hunger and thirst for righteousness was satisfied in Him. Although the 70 Christians from the Congo lost their lives, they did not lose what belonged to them, for they have what is promised to every Christian in the 23rd Psalm because they have the Lamb who is their Shepherd. Psalm 23 is not some cute passage for coffee mugs, t-shirts, and memorial cards! It is so much more. If Jesus is your shepherd, you have all that you need in Him. If you have Jesus, then you have the green pastures and quiet waters promised to all whose Lord is their shepherd. My question for you dear friend, is this: Who is the Lamb of God to you? If Jesus is your shepherd, then in what ways are you abiding in Him? How can you expect to experience the kinds of green pastures and quiet waters promised in Psalm 23 if you are not going to Jesus to satisfy the kind of hunger and thirst that only He can satisfy? [1] James Montgomery Boice, Psalms 141: An Expositional Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2005), 209.
The second verse in the 23rd Psalm is a peculiar one for those of us not accustomed to the undeveloped lands of the Bible. When you read of green pastures and quiet waters you most likely think of Goshen County, WY which produces more beef cattle than any other Wyoming county in our state. When I read Psalm 23, I think of the New Jersey Highlands consisting of lots of green and lots of water. But the green pastures that David had in mind was a dry and rocky set of rolling hills with tough grass sparsely scattered throughout. The grass was so sparsely scattered, that if one of the sheep wandered off, he would most likely starve to death if any of the predators in the region didnt find him first, and depending on the season, water was even more difficult to find. Because sheep are the most helpless of animals; they are not just dependent on the shepherd but are in absolute need of a shepherd for survival. Sometime ago there was a story out of Istanbul that reported the death of four sheep. Their shepherds reportedly neglected their flock by leaving the sheep to roam free so that they could eat breakfast. The sheep followed their leader right off a cliff; one by one, four hundred of them fell nearly 50 feet to their deaths. The loss of sheep was estimated to be $74,000. In the ancient world, shepherding was the least respected of occupations and required the full attention of the shepherd all the time. If a family had sheep, the youngest son was expected to serve as a shepherd. Because David was the youngest of eight sons, his job was to shepherd the sheep for his father Jesse. When David wrote this psalm, he wrote from his own experience, and like all other shepherds, David lived with the sheep. To appreciate this Psalm, we need to understand why it is structured the way that it is. There are five images that include the critical role of the shepherd as he leads, guides, and provides for his sheep; each Sunday, we will consider one of the five images we are given. So that you know where we are going, I will list them for you here: Image #1: The Abundant Life (vv. 2-3a) Image #2: The Secure Life (v. 3b) Image #3: The Hard Life (v. 4) Image #4: The Victorious Life (v. 5) Image #5: The Everlasting Life (v. 6) Today we will consider the first image, which is where the Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm is ultimately leading His sheep, and that is the abundant life. What is the Way to the Abundant Life? For a sheep to lie down four things need to happen: They need to be free of fear, friction, flies, and hunger. Phillip Keller spent eight years as a shepherd before he became a pastor, in his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, he wrote of what it takes to get sheep to lie down: It is almost impossible for sheep to be made to lie down unless four requirements are met. Owing to their timidity they refuse to lie down unless they are free of all fear. Because of the social behavior within a flock sheep will not lie down unless they are free from friction with others of their kind. If tormented by flies or parasites, sheep will not lie down. Only when free of these pests can they relax. Lastly, sheep will not lie down as long as they feel in need of finding food. They must be free from hunger.[1] It is only the shepherd who can provide the kind of trust, peace, deliverance, and pasture that the sheep need. Yet, of the five images in this Psalm, David begins with the one about rest. The first thing that we receive from Yahweh as our Shepherd, is rest. How does He provide us with rest? According to the NASB2020, He lets me lie down in green pastures... He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul... The Hebrew word for lets is the Hebrew word rbṣ and most translations translate this word as make. If you are using the NIV, the ESV, or an older version of the NASB, Psalm 23:2 reads something like this: He makes me lie down in green pastures... So which is it? Does Jesus, as our good Shepherd make us lie down or does He, let us lie down in green pastures? The Hebrew word for lets is both causative and imperfect so literally it can be translated, He causes me to lie down in green pastures... So, why does all matter? Our Shepherd removes from His sheep every agitation and threat that would keep us from the kind of rest we were made for and the rest that we need. However, the presence of Jesus in our lives not only causes us to lie down, but He also takes us to quiet waters; in Hebrew, quiet waters is literally waters of rest. Where the quiet waters are, so there is life for all that surrounds those waters, and where there are green pastures and still waters in the dry and rocky climate of a cursed world, there is renewal. What kind of renewal you ask? The kind that restores the soul of the sheep. The Hebrew word used for restores means to turn back or return. The place that the Psalmist is describing is the place where those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matt. 5:6) will be filled and refreshed by resting in the Shepherd of the 23rdPsalm. It is Jesus who said, Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matt. 11:28). It is the Lord of the 23rd Psalm who said: I am the bread of life; the one who comes to Me will not be hungry, and the one who believes in Me will never be thirsty (John 6:35). The Good Shepherd said, The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). According to Psalm 23, the Christian life begins with rest, and the kind of rest we receive is the abundant life that can only come through Jesus. But what is the abundant life? Is it prosperity in the worlds eyes? Is it the pain free life? What is the abundant life that Jesus came so that we, as His sheep, would have? What Kind of Abundant Life Does the Shepherd Provide? The abundant life is a life rooted in Jesus. The abundant life comes out of the abiding life. So, what is the abiding life you ask? Jesus told us what the abiding life is in John 6:54-56, The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him (John 6:5456). The Greek word for remain is menō. If you are using the ESV or an older version of the NASB, you will see the word abide instead of remain. To remain or abide is to rest in Jesus and to rest in Him is to take up residence in the life of Christ. How does one do that? You do it by taking into your mind, heart, and soul all that Jesus is and all that he taught and commanded us to do. The same Greek word is used in John 15:5, I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. So what does it mean to have the abundant life? Does the abundant life mean that you have a pain free life? If the abundant life means that the Shepherds will for you is to be comfortable with little to no suffering in this life, then what do you do with our Shepherds words to his sheep: In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world (John 16:33b)? The New Living Translation is closer to Jesus point: Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. If the green pastures and quite waters do not include the kind of agitation and trouble that suffering brings, then what do you do with Jesus warning to his disciples: You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers and sisters, other relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death, and you will be hated by all people because of My name. And yet not a hair of your head will perish (Luke 21:1618). If the green pastures and quiet waters that the Jesus leads his people to does not include suffering and even death, then what do you say to the fathers, the mothers, the children, and the friends of the 70 Christians who were taken from their village at 4am on the morning on February 13th of this year by a rebel group with ties to the Islamic State? They were taken by force to a Protestant church where they were slaughtered with machetes and hammers; those 70 Christians were our brothers and sisters in the faith. They heard the call of Jesus and followed Him (see John 10:14-16), yet when their bodies were discovered, each of them was also beheaded. Where are the green pastures and quiet waters of those 70 beheaded Christians from the Congo if the 23rd Psalm is also for them? Those 70 beheaded brothers and sisters are now included among the martyred saints described in Revelation 6:9-11, When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? And a white robe was given to each of them; and they were told that they were to rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who were to be killed even as they had been, was completed also. (Rev. 6:911) Those 70 Christians among the masses in heaven who are asking the question: How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? Notice the answer they received: rest for a little while longer, until the number of your fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who are to be killed even as you have been killed, is complete (v. 11). There will be more who will be massacred, butchered, and slaughtered in the name of the Good Shepherd, but that is not the end of their story! In March another 47 Christians from the Congo were martyred for following Jesus, and to date 287 Christians have been killed for their faith since Christmas of 2024. So, where was their green pasture? Where were the quiet waters for those followers of the Good Shepherd? We are given an answer in Revelation 7:9-17. We are told that right now all 287 of those who died for their faith in the Congo sing, and they are joined with other brothers and sisters who followed the Good Shepherd to their deaths, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages. Today, they shout triumphantly: Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb (Rev. 7:9ff.). But that is not all that we are told, for what they have is infinitely more precious than the comfort and safety we all hope to have in this life. I want to show you something from Revelation 7:13-17 that will help make sense of what is promised to us in the 23rd Psalm: Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from? 14I said to him, My lord, you know. And he said to me, These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15For this reason they are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. 16They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. Do you see the answer for where the green pastures and quiet waters are for those who suffer, especially for those who suffer for their faith in the Good Shepherd? God currently shelters the scores of martyred Christians with His presence according to Revelation 7:15, but do you see what verses 16-17 say and how familiar it sounds to Psalm 23? Lets look at these verses again: They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. The reason why these Christians, and every other Christian in heaven no longer hungers or thirsts is because they are in the presence of the Lamb who is their shepherd. The sun no longer beats down on them with its scorching heat because they have been delivered from the wilderness of a cursed world! The Lamb is the spring of water of life, and it is because of the triumph of the Lamb that every tear will be wiped from their eyes. Conclusion Listen, the 70 who were beheaded, those who suffer in this life, and every other Christian who belongs to the Good Shepherd had the green pastures and quiet waters during their life on earth because they had Jesus, and they found that their hunger and thirst for righteousness was satisfied in Him. Although the 70 Christians from the Congo lost their lives, they did not lose what belonged to them, for they have what is promised to every Christian in the 23rd Psalm because they have the Lamb who is their Shepherd. Psalm 23 is not some cute passage for coffee mugs, t-shirts, and memorial cards! It is so much more. If Jesus is your shepherd, you have all that you need in Him. If you have Jesus, then you have the green pastures and quiet waters promised to all whose Lord is their shepherd. My question for you dear friend, is this: Who is the Lamb of God to you? If Jesus is your shepherd, then in what ways are you abiding in Him? How can you expect to experience the kinds of green pastures and quiet waters promised in Psalm 23 if you are not going to Jesus to satisfy the kind of hunger and thirst that only He can satisfy? [1] James Montgomery Boice, Psalms 141: An Expositional Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2005), 209.
Frustration comes when we focus on the wrong things. The power to change your life is already around you—it just gets buried under distractions. Strip away the extra, refocus on what truly matters, and you'll see… you have everything you need to move mountains.More from Eddie Pinero:Monday Motivation Newsletter: https://www.eddiepinero.com/newsletterYour World Within Podcast: https://yourworldwithin.libsyn.com/Stream these tracks on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2BLf6pBInstagram - @your_world_within and @IamEddiePineroTikTok - your_world_withinFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourworldwithinTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/IamEddiePineroBusiness Inquiries - http://www.yourworldwithin.com/contact#liveinspired #yourworldwithin #motivation
"Jesus is offering to give us the tools to handle whatever life is piling on top of us. He's offering to give us – the weary, the burned out, the ones keeping the lights on and the wheels turning – the relief we so desperately need."Leave a comment for Mary: https://incourage.me/?p=251659--Did you know that the season of Lent begins this week? Lent is the 40-days before Easter, a season for preparing our hearts to celebrate Christ's resurrection. Find all the spiritual resources you need to get ready at DaySpring.com.The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!
Life is full of difficult questions and many of them often seem impossible to answer. Pastor J.D. Greear shares from his book "12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions." *Originally aired March 4, 2024* Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Life is full of moments when we stand at a crossroads, faced with three options: Stay Still: Avoid the decision, remain in your comfort zone, and risk stagnation. Take the Destructive Route: Fall back on unhealthy habits or coping mechanisms. Choose Growth: Take the hard but rewarding path of self-improvement and personal growth. While standing still might feel safe and destructive habits may seem familiar, both ultimately lead to a difficult and unhappy life. Growth, on the other hand, is the harder choice—it means confronting fears, stepping into the unknown, and taking responsibility for the situation we are in. Without a doubt, it is the hard path. However, it will ultimately lead to a much easier, more meaningful, and happier life. In this video/episode, learn more about these paths, as well as an additional tool—the cognitive triangle—and how these two tools can help you choose the path of growth more frequently.
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Veronica Miranda is a joyful young woman who is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with people in her community. But her early life was very different. It was marked by her parents' incarceration, frequent moves, and deaths in her family. She became bitter after she and her siblings were sent to a Christian orphanage. In this Christmas episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., Veronica shares how God used a Christmas card message at the orphanage to lead her out of darkness.Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio.If you'd like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net. If you'd like to pray with someone, call our 24-hour prayer line at 855-255-7729.
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The Helpers Podcast is all about personal growth/mindset and is also a great tool for those looking at new ways to think/be or do. In this episode, Tammy Roche shares a personal update, reflecting on her journey through challenges and growth. She discusses the importance of authenticity in social media, the role of trust during difficult times, and the impact of personal growth on relationships. Tammy also opens up about her sobriety journey and the significance of having a 'word of the year' as an anchor. Finally, she reveals her exciting project of writing a literary memoir, emphasizing the importance of sharing one's story. Would you like to connect with me? Please find me on Instagram @tamsroche or my website tammyroche.com.
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore this powerful quote by Jerzy Gregorek: "Easy decisions, hard life. Hard decisions, easy life." Three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Why making easy decisions now often leads to long-term dissatisfaction. How choosing hard decisions today creates a smoother, more fulfilling future. Practical tips and exercises to help you embrace difficult choices and move closer to your dream life. Listen in and discover how embracing discomfort today can create ease and joy for your future self. What one hard decision could move you closer to your dream life? As always, I'd LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let's keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here. Have a wonderful week… and remember, it all starts with a dream
Dear VoiceHeads,Welcome to episode 3 in the series. Here we take a trip to Wembley Stadium (I beg your pardon? I don't even know what a green screen is!) and do a breakdown of Freddie Mercury's vocal technique on lesser-known Queen hit, "It's A Hard Life", track 3 off of album 'The Works'. We talk Chest Voice, Head Voice, vocal rasp and distortion, but I try to keep it 'in the parlance of our times' as Maude Lebowski would say.Audio quality's a little less than you've come to expect- apologies on that! Shower was running and my software plugin C-Vox left just a little static around the edges. Hopefully you stay riveted with my comedy and insights.allvoicemedia.com/backstage
I am just extremely anxious and excited to start my new job; planning for October 1st 2024 with what I want to do; my juvenile correction officer will get my life back in order; I heavily doubt my girlfriend for even being my girlfriend; and I am just want go back being happy. October 1st is 24/7/365 and not just restricted to the 10th month of the year. *whenever I say I am going to be fucked and raped, I was saying g in a way that I will be highly disappointed if I do not have a job by my birthday because it will be a very disappointing and disrespectful October for the first time in my life.
Can tantra be used to help us go through difficult times? The answer to that is YES! It worked for me and my lovely guest for this week's podcast - Savannah ❤️There is more to tantra than just s*x. It is a practice and way of life. It is building and strengthening connections. It is also about making use of your energy to create and manifest something for yourself. What Savannah and I covered in this episode...Using s*x magic and tantra to get us through some difficult timesConsenting to unwanted experiencesApplying tantra practices to relationships and in our everyday lives Savannah is a certified VITA Sex, Love and Relationship Coach specializing in closing the orgasm gap, healing from abuse, and helping others live their most authentic expression. She also has a background in holistic health including massage therapy, yoga, breathwork, and reiki, as well as being trauma-informed. Want to learn more about Savannah? Check out her socials below:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iam_savannahrose_/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/savannahfreemyer44?mibextid=LQQJ4d Website - www.savannahrosecoaching.com Want to learn more about working with Kim in Private Coaching?Hop on a complimentary call with Kim here - https://calendly.com/talk-to-kim/unleash-your-unapologetic-power—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Kim below and continue the convo! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=569755109 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/get_your_sexy_back_coach/ Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-coffin-62455650Website - https://getyoursexyback.ca/ Private FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2251812558445958/
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In this video we'll take a look at the pivotal period of Greek history known as the Archaic Period. It's this time frame that gave rise to the polis, hoplite warfare, increased colonization around the coasts of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, oligarchies, tyrannies and lot of other really interesting aspects of life in the Greek-speaking world from 750-500 BC. Contents:00:00 Introduction and Context02:07 A Hard Life for Many 07:27 The Polis11:00 Oligarchies16:35 Hoplite Warfare20:57 Greek Society during the Archaic Period24:55 Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean and Black Seas30:38 Tyrants33:58 A New Threat35:12 Thank You and PatronsSupport the Show.
On this week's show, we discuss the latest escalation in the fight over Spotify's reclassification of its premium subscription as an audiobook and music bundle in the US, the lawsuit against Drake for putting one of his own song titles on a t-shirt, and the return of the band formerly known as Easy Life, who have nothing to do with easyJet. SECTION TIMES 01: Spotify (00:10:22) 02: News in brief (00:17:24) 03: Drake and Hard Life (00:19:28) (Timings may be slightly different due to adverts) THIS WEEK'S MAIN STORIES • Music publishers now fighting Spotify audiobook bundling trick on multiple fronts • Drake sued over t-shirts referencing his track ‘Members Only' • Easy Life return as Hard Life following easyGroup legal battle NEWS IN BRIEF • The COVID trend of late-in-the-day ticket purchases has continued, says Eventbrite • Musicians now see success from a more long-term perspective, study finds • Martin Shkreli ordered to hand over copies of Wu-Tang album ALSO MENTIONED • Touting, touring and AI in the spotlight in election manifestos
For this week's episode we pull from the vault of Southern Tea podcasts... Nannie Faye returns to answer all of your questions! Who is Nannie's favorite grandchild? Does the family still contact Kyle? Is Nannie a gambler? Did Nannie ever like Lindsie's ex-husband Will? And Lindsie clears up the rumor of why she hasn't gone to visit Julie in prison. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Fabric: Apply today in minutes at MeetFabric.com/SouthernTea IQBar: Text TEA to 64000 for 20% off all IQBar products, plus FREE shipping. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from IQBAR. Message and data rates may apply. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at IQBAR.com. Reply "STOP" to stop, "HELP" for help
Are you ready to replace the “God, help me to have a good day tomorrow” bedtime prayer? Maybe for your kids…and maybe for yourself! Today, Katherine is offering you a benediction fifteen years in the making. What started as a bedtime prayer for her sons has become her prayer for a generation of souls hoping to live their good/hard story well to the very end. If you need fresh inspiration and real-talk motivation for your prayer life today, this episode is for YOU! What We'll Cover: What we miss out on by seeing life as only good OR hard. How we can become better, instead of bitter, from our suffering The surprising ways that Jesus defined “blessedness” and what it means for our pain The opportunity we have to reframe painful limitations as the places of ultimate freedom Treasures in the Dark: 90 Reflections on Finding Bright Hope Hidden in the Hurting by Katherine Wolf: https://hopeheals.com/treasures “It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.” - C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses This Is a Joyful Rebellion! by Brad Montague - https://youtu.be/Pp_gxJspWEI?si=K7Uf_qvq9EAXVY-e My Benediction for The Good/Hard Life May you see life as a good/hard story that God is writing. May you open your hands to release old dreams and receive new ones. May you find the miracle you've been looking for has been right in front of you all along. May you accept the stunning capacity you have to endure because of Jesus, who endured for you. May you live out the hardest parts of your story with a joyful rebellion against the darkness. May you believe the boundary lines around your life are good and pleasant because God uniquely assigned them to you. May your invisible wheelchairs become avenues to a new kind of freedom because of Jesus Scriptures referenced in this episode: Psalm 139:16 Isaiah 43:18-19 John 12:37 John 16:33 Deuteronomy 31:6 Psalm 16:6 Philippians 4:13 Galatians 6:5 *** Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664beb Want a little hope in your inbox? Sign up for the Hope Note, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenote Get to know us: Hope Heals: https://hopeheals.com/ Hope Heals Camp: https://hopeheals.com/camp Mend Coffee: https://www.mendcoffee.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/
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Does living a softer life mean you won't achieve your goals or be successful? Does it mean you avoid building the emotional strength needed to overcome obstacles? Listen in to hear my take on a soft vs. hard mindset for living, whether one is better than the other, and how to reach your goals regardless of which one you lean towards. If you are ready to create a life that is unrecognizable by the end of 2024, you have to join me for the last best year in Get Coached: http://thelifecoachschool.com/join Get full transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/507
Does living a softer life mean you won't achieve your goals or be successful? Does it mean you avoid building the emotional strength needed to overcome obstacles? Listen in to hear my take on a soft vs. hard mindset for living, whether one is better than the other, and how to reach your goals regardless of which one you lean towards.
Can you balance support for an unlucky but amicable ex with personal boundaries that keep you tethered to your own improvement? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in! On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss: Can you balance support for an unlucky but amicable ex with personal boundaries that keep you tethered to your own improvement? As the rock upon which others find stability when they're pushed to their limits, official assistance for your coaching role is lacking. Is it time to organize? Is the therapist advising you to stick with your philandering, narcissistic dentist of a husband because "you're not getting any younger, and that's just how dentists are" a quack? Your hard work and seed investment allowed your wife to quit her 9-5 job to start her own business, which is thriving after a bumpy start. But now she's seen by your family and the community as the savvy entrepreneur and you're just the dude who "works on the computer all day." Is there a way to elevate yourself (and your withering ego) without diminishing your better half? After being caught smuggling Bibles into China 20 years ago, you'd love to revisit the country. How can you find out if you're on some kind of list that might get you instantly arrested and disappeared by the totalitarian government when crossing the border? Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com! Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger. Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/893 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!
This is the final episode of the series we've been chatting about this past month, Embracing the Good, Hard Life. This series was inspired by the realization that life is usually both good and hard at the same time. For a long time, Havilah thought she needed her life to change so she can get from the hard stuff to the good stuff. Today, Havilah is diving into mindset and why mindsets are important as we navigate life. She's sharing exactly what mindset it and the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. When we have a growth mindset, we realize we can continue to get better, be innovative, and solve problems. Having a growth mindset also allows us to view setbacks as temporary hurdles instead of things that take us out. Let's talk about what a growth mindset looks like and how we can incorporate that into our lives! If you are looking for more way to connect and find more resources check out these links:+ http://havilahcunnington.com+ http://truthtotable.com+ http://thetruthacademy.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support
We're jumping back into the series Embracing the Good, Hard Life. If you missed last week, make sure you go back and listen. Havilah shared last week about embracing the good. Today, she's diving into confronting the hard. Havilah shares about why it's okay when things are hard and how God allows hard things to happen so we can find our strength in Him. Hardships are a pathway to growth and it's important we face them. Biologically, the only way a muscle can grow is to be torn apart first. The same happens with us. Let's talk about this today. Havilah's Author School is BACK! We've got some exciting news - for the 3rd time, Havilah will be hosting another class of Authors! In this 16-week mentorship program, she will help you clarify your message and plan your book from beginning to end. You'll have built-in weekly accountability and the instant support of a community of writers like you. And in just 4 short months, we guarantee you'll be holding your finished first draft! Join the 230 graduates that have had major success.Learn more and apply here: havilahsauthorschool.com If you are looking for more way to connect and find more resources check out these links:+ http://havilahcunnington.com+ http://truthtotable.com+ http://thetruthacademy.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support
We're jumping into our second episode of our series Embracing the Good, Hard Life. If you missed last week, make sure you go back and listen. Havilah shares what it means to her to embrace the good, hard life. Today, she's diving into embracing the good. It's so easy to constantly be thinking about the bad things going on in our lives. Did you know your brain is created and programmed to seek out danger and anything that could destroy you? Because of this, we tend to go into fight or flight and make sure we are safe. This is great when it comes to survival, but it's not great when it comes to every day life. But, there's strength in focusing on the good and the victories we have. Let's celebrate today. "It is okay to be right where I am, and start today." Havilah's Author School is BACK! We've got some exciting news - for the 3rd time, Havilah will be hosting another class of Authors! In this 16-week mentorship program, she will help you clarify your message and plan your book from beginning to end. You'll have built-in weekly accountability and the instant support of a community of writers like you. And in just 4 short months, we guarantee you'll be holding your finished first draft! Join the 230 graduates that have had major success. Learn more and apply here: havilahsauthorschool.com If you are looking for more way to connect and find more resources check out these links: + http://havilahcunnington.com + http://truthtotable.com + http://thetruthacademy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support
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