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Hebrew Nation Online
Mark Call – Parsha “Vaetchanan” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Hebrew Nation Online

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 147:04


Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part study of parsha "Vaetchanan," (Deuteronomy 3:23 - 7:11) and which includes not only the 'reprise' of the most famous Ten Debarim (or 'Words') in the Book, but also THE 'commandment' (literally singular) which the Messiah Himself says is "most important." And, as Mark points out, there's also one vitally-important command, right off the top, which still flummoxes BOTH the 'whore church' and the 'whore synagogue.' (They both break it routinely, and often in opposite directions...) First, the Erev Shabbat reading and outline: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SSM-8-12-22-Vaetchanan-teaching-podcast-x.mp3 The Sabbath teaching is about the 'elephant in the room.' Yahushua said -- and it's hard to even think He was NOT talking about times like NOW! -- that a time would come when "lawlessness abounds" and the "love of many" would grow cold. Could there be any better description of what we see now? (And you don't even have to be told WHAT that references THIS week, do you?) "This parsha just keeps getting MORE meaningful," Mark suggests right up front. It starts off by saying, clearly, "don't 'add to,' nor 'subtract from' this Word" which was commanded. And so that's EXACTLY what those men who know better that Yah did what He SHOULD have Written have been doing for millenia. To the point where even the "Ten Commandments" have been FBI'd. No wonder the Ten "thou shalt not's" in the Bill of Rights never had a chance. "Vaetchanan: 'Lawlessness abounds' Is an Understatement! So what DO the Righteous Do?" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/WT-CooH-8-13-22-Vaetchanan-Lawlessness-abounds-so-what-can-WE-do-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part podcast is here:

The Vibes Broadcast Network
"He Should've Died," 19 Year Old Kaj Smit Shares His Experience

The Vibes Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 35:10


"He Should've Died," 19 Year Old Kaj Smit Shares His Experience#lifeanddeath #mentalhealth #medicalmiracles #againstallodds #mindoverbody Kaj-"I'm a 19 year old guy who's been through hell and back. Was told he had av95% chance of dying and another 95% chance of being brain dead. Who's been through every emotion possible and has achieved the impossible according to all the doctors. This all because of my positive attitude and not taking “no” for an answer."Website: https://kajsmit.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kajnsmit/The Vibes Broadcast Network - Podcasting for the fun of it! Thanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteAnd Now!!! The Bandmates' club, Supporters of the channel: Matthew Arrowood Host of The ONLY Brocast podcast:https://youtube.com/channel/UCsfv1wWu3oUg42I2nOtnMTADon Hahn of In the Margins: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheMarginsBukas Siguro: https://www.youtube.com/c/BukasS%C4%ABgur%C3%B8Will Scoville of Ranch Rehab DIY: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchRehabDrew Lee Nicholas of DN-TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TVqL9mn6NzPkXOLOZSX-A

The Conservatude Podcast With Mark Kremer
(91) Russian Collusion, Remain in Mexico, Hunter Biden, and Kevin McCarthy...It's ALL a Mess

The Conservatude Podcast With Mark Kremer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 35:59


Welcome to The Conservatude Podcast! This IS the home of freedom and the voice of truth. We won't kowtow to the Radical Left and we won't give up the fight! We're here to equip you to take the fight to the Woke mob! We believe America is STILL worth fighting for!! Enjoy the show!! Episode Guide: John Ratcliffe: There Could be MORE Indictments Coming in the Russian Collusion Investigation Will Derek Chauvin Get a New Trial....He Should. Is the Supreme Court Set to Strike Down "Remain in Mexico"? Hunter Biden's Business Partner Visited the White House MORE Than We Thought! And Finally, Should Kevin McCarthy be our Next Speaker of the House?? Let's Talk About It!! I discuss it all on today's The Conservatude Podcast with Mark Kremer. Join me on the patriotic journey that IS the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave!! Follow Me on Social Media: TikTok Instagram Gettr Twitter Facebook

Larry Conners USA
He Should’ve Been Behind Bars, Not Driving/1PM LC-USA 11-24-21

Larry Conners USA

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 45:49


On the first hour of Larry Conners USA.  Congressman Dan Crenshaw Republican of Texas points out that the tragedy of the Waukesha Wisconsin Chritmas Parade was prdictable.  Also in this hour, Larry's guest Matt Rosenberg Author of What Next, Chicago?   and Larry discusses about in Austrailia the lockdown and arrest of citzens who aren't vaccinated [...] The post He Should've Been Behind Bars, Not Driving/1PM LC-USA 11-24-21 appeared first on Larry Conners USA.

Wayne’s World Podcast
Season 4: Episode 2

Wayne’s World Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 48:32


(01:07) Suicide • (06:18) Kalief Browder • (07:00) Nick Cannon • (09:16) The Strike System • (10:35) The Ideal Vacation • (13:00) Rap-A-Lot Studios • (15:30) Austin, Texas? • (17:15) San Antonio Is The Best City In Texas • (18:07) James Harden • (21:15) Meg And Tory • (24:07) Kylie Jenner • (25:20) Who Was Throwing Will Smith That Puxxy? • (27:02) I Don’t Like Teanna Trump • (28:20) Will And Jada • (29:50) She A Predator • (33:25) You Got Going On What You Got Going On, And She Got Going On What She Got Going On • (35:12) Don’t Play Crazy • (35:58) Anti-August Alsina • (38:27) What’s The Older Woman You’ve Been With? • (41:30) You An Agent!? • (43:15) He Should’ve Knocked That Bitxh Up • (43:57) You Just Wanna Destroy Some Shxt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-dearmon/support

Love That Album
Love That Album podcast Episode 125 - Terry Reid "Seed of Memory"

Love That Album

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 109:45


We here at LTA HQ don’t want any favouritism amongst your podcast choices. We just want to be treated right…or rite. Welcome to episode 125 of Love That Album Podcast. I’m joined by host of the brilliant Supporting Characters podcast Bill Ackerman to talk about singer, guitarist and songwriter Terry Reid with a focus to his 1976 album Seed of Memory. Terry is one of those musicians who is unfortunately more known for what he didn’t do than what he did. He SHOULD be a musician revered as any of the 60s and 70s greats. He was loved and admired by the likes of The Rolling Stones (who took him on tour twice while he was still a teenager), Cream, Crosby Stills & Nash, and Aretha Franklin. Terry was an incredible interpreter of song, but as Bill and I concur, the two albums that cemented him as a songsmith were River from 1973 and Seed of Memory. We talk about his history as it’s an important leadup to the album itself. We “Bang Bang Shoot Down” (it’ll make sense) the “if only he’d taken this path” theorists about his artistic choices and focus on the wonderful music he made, including the unlikely film director who was a champion of this particular record. Don’t know who Terry is? Listen to the episode and let Bill and I convince you why you need his music in your life. You can download the show from Spotify, Stitcher or iTunes (search for “Love That Album podcast”) or from the website at http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com. My huge thanks to Bill for bringing his eloquence and insight to the show – he’s definitely someone I want more on the show. You can catch Supporting Characters at http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/supportingcharacters. He speaks to authors, podcasters, critics and historians about their work in relation to cinema. He also did a brief run of shows interviewing crew members of his favourite film, David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” called From The Neighborhood which you can find at http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/neighborhood Send the show feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum If you’d consider writing an iTunes review we’d be immensely grateful. However, it’d be even better if you told a friend about the podcast – at a barbecue, over coffee, while hitting a six, on social media….whatever way you choose, consider me grateful.  

Live From Love
Episode 47 - The Higher Desire Partner

Live From Love

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 18:14


Are you the higher desire partner in your relationship? In this episode, we discuss strategies to help you build the intimate relationship with your spouse that you’ve always wanted. Play in a new window Download Show Summary: Today we are going to talk about being the higher-desire partner in your marriage.  In Episode 34 we discussed sex and intimacy coming more from the lower-desire partner perspective.  I believe that it is so important for each one of us to cultivate that connection and desire for ourselves within our marriage and I go a lot more in depth on that in Episode 34.   Higher Desire Partners   So today I wanted to address the opposite - what if you are the higher desire partner in your marriage?  Today we are going be focusing again on the higher desire partner for sex and intimacy, but there is usually a higher desire partner in a lot of aspects of marriage, not just sex.  If a partner desires something more than another partner then they are the higher desire partner.   Right now my husband and I are in discussions about moving.  He wants to move more than I do.  So in this case he is the higher-desire partner.  Another area you see this a lot is deciding to have more children.  There is usually one spouse who wants to have a child more than the other.  But just because one partner wants something more than the other one, it doesn’t necessarily mean you are polar opposites, although that too can be the case.  But there is always one partner that wants something MORE than the other.   So, for the sake of consistency, and considering my audience is primarily women, I am going to be addressing this from the perspective that the woman is the higher desire partner.  I know a lot of you would balk at that.  I think culturally it is assumed that the husband is usually the higher desire partner, but that is not always the case.  I know many women, including myself, who are the higher desire partner.  Again, that doesn’t make your spouse “low desire” just “lower” than you.  But, even if you aren’t the higher desire partner in your marriage, I think this can be a really good way for you to understand what things might be like for your spouse and how they may be feeling as the higher desire partner.  I also think if you are NOT the higher desire partner, you shouldn’t just sit back and expect your spouse to change.  You are equally responsible for how you are showing up in this aspect of your marriage.   Thoughts and Feelings of the Higher Desire Partner   Being the higher desire partner is a powerless position.  You can’t make your spouse WANT to be with you. You can’t make them have more desire.  You can’t make them deal with their own sexuality, so it really is a hard position to be in.  But hopefully you’ll have a better idea of what you can do to create a better dynamic in your marriage after this podcast.   Ok - so what happens in your brain when you have the desire for sex or connection and intimacy and your spouse doesn’t?  Maybe you’ve tried to initiate things and they shut you down.  You might have thoughts like:   “This isn’t fair”  “Why can’t he just do it because I want to” “If he was a good husband, he would try to meet my needs” “This isn’t like what I see in movies”   So we know that all of our feelings are created by our thoughts.  So when you have thoughts like that, what kind of feelings does that create in you?  Probably something like: Frustration Anger Resentment Helplessness Hopeless   Or maybe you make it mean something about you when he doesn’t want sex?   “If I were more attractive he’d want to have sex with me more” “He doesn’t love me” “He doesn’t desire me” “I’m too fat” “Maybe if my boobs were bigger he would find me more attractive and want to have sex more.”   And those kinds of thoughts create feelings of Inadequacy Rejection Jealousy Neediness   Now think about when you are feeling these emotions?  Frustration, anger, resentment, jealousy, rejection, inadequacy, neediness.  How do you act?   Frustration, anger and resentment isn’t going to create a relationship where he wants to build a connection and intimacy with you.   Moping around from rejection or being needy isn’t sexy either…   So what do you do?   Two meaning frames   According to Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, who is an LDS Sex Therapist there are usually two things that happen and neither option is very good.   Pressure   The first way is that you trying to pressure your husband into sex.  You pressure, you cajole, maybe you even punish him or try to guilt him into it.  When you do this, he may continue to shut you down or he may finally give in and give you “mercy sex.”  But, I would guess receiving “mercy sex” doesn’t really bring thoughts that create love and connection between the two of you.  If you think about it, it can actually bring a lot of thoughts that can make you feel even worse about yourself.  “He’s not really doing it because he wants to”  “He doesn’t actually love me, he’s just tired of me nagging and gives in.”  Not great.      The other direction is if you feel entitled to sex, just because you are married.  “He SHOULD have sex with me.  He SHOULD want it more.”  Do you hear those “shoulds” in there?   That’s not going to create love and connection either.     Avoidance   The second way that Dr. Finlayson-Fife says that we often deal with our partner not wanting sex as much as we do is to avoid sex altogether.  We don’t want to bring it up, we don’t want to confront it because it makes us uncomfortable or it makes our spouse uncomfortable and we can’t deal with the discomfort from either person.  So we just try to avoid it all together.   Discomfort is a feeling, which comes from our thoughts.  So what thought is that feeling of discomfort coming from?  Think on that?  Why does it make you feel uncomfortable to bring it up?  Or why does it make you uncomfortable if your spouse feels uncomfortable?   Solution   In our marriages and in our sex life we want to feel desired, wanted, loved and chosen.  So often it’s not actually about sex, but about the intimacy.  We want to be known.  We want to be seen.  But that can feel scary because it means that we have to be vulnerable.  We have to open up ourselves to the possibility of being rejected and being hurt.  But since you are probably already feeling that anyway… maybe opening up is the key!   So how do we create that intimacy?  How do we create feelings of love, and connection EVEN when our spouse doesn’t seem to want sex?  The answer is, of course, is it comes from our thoughts.   We create feelings of love, connection, desire, and intimacy with our thoughts about our spouse.  It doesn’t even matter if our spouse reciprocates.  We are still capable of feeling those feelings, even if nothing changes on their end.   But, there are things we can do to hopefully help build that connection between the two of you.   1. Don’t take it personally   Differences in sexual desire within couples is very common.  It really may not be about you at all.  It may be a matter of hormone deficiency or other physiological problems, and it could be totally about them.  Your partner may have thoughts and feelings about themselves that create a lack of desire in them.  Don’t underestimate how hard this is for your spouse.  Try to be understanding.   2. Pay attention to what helps your partner feel more desire.   If your husband is constantly rejecting your advances, the last thing you might feel like doing is being kind and thoughtful.  But, if you want to improve things, doing things that help him feel more desire is a great way to go about it.    3. Do something different   Obviously what you are doing right now isn’t working.  So try something different.   You may need to back off for a while and give them space.  Don’t try to initiate anything.  Sometimes the lower-desire partner simply needs more time for their batteries to recharge.  If the constant tug-of-war is gone, they might feel more amorous.   This is also a great time to do some self-confrontation. Instead of asking the question “What’s my spouse’s problem?” it becomes ”What can I do to be more desirable to my spouse.”     We need to take a hard look at who WE are and how we are showing up in our marriage.  Are we showing up in love and goodness?  Are we being kind?  Are we being generous?  Are we confident in ourselves and not constantly seeking validation?  Take a good look and see what areas you need to improve.  What is your desirability?  How are you coming off to your spouse?  And, when it comes to sex, what kind of lover are you?  And I don’t mean you have to know lots of positions and moves.  But are you wanting to be pleasured but don’t reciprocate?  Are you selfish?  Are you doing things to help your spouse feel desired inside and outside the bedroom?  Are you showing up as your best self to your spouse? Or are you needy? Do you have anxiety around sex?  These are all good questions that you can ask yourself.  Be honest.  Self-confrontation isn’t easy.  You may even want to ask your spouse about some of these things to see how they see you and how they feel.  While you can’t control how they feel about it, it may give you some insight on areas where you can improve.  But you need to create that safe space for them to feel comfortable opening up and sharing.  You can’t get defensive or mean.  You need to ask with the intent to not just listen, but truly hear what they are saying without judgement.  Give them the space to be honest and to be themselves so that you can create the connection between two people who are being their true selves and living from their own integrity.  It might be hard to hear some of the things they have to say.  But understanding where they are coming from and where they see things need to improve will go a long way to creating that connection you want.   4. Focus on what works   Have there been time in your relationship where the sex was better? (Besides the honeymoon period?)  See if you can pin point what was different during those times and try to recreate it.  If they are reproducible, then do it!   5. Accept what is offered   Sometimes we are so focused on the sex that we miss what is actually being offered.  In good relationships, people do things all the time for their partners that may not be exactly what they feel like doing in the moment.  But seeing what your partner IS doing and accepting those offers as act of love, can go a long way to building intimacy and connection.   6. Communication   Communication is so important with our spouse.  But we need to understand who we are, and what we truly want in our marriage first.  Once we understand what we truly want,  we need to communicate our wants from a place of integrity.  If we are saying to our spouse that we “NEED” sex like it’s a biological need that they are supposed to satisfy, that is not going to help build the intimacy in your marriage.  But if you communicate with your spouse from a place of honesty and integrity, then that creates a place where you can both come together to communicate your needs and desires and negotiate how it is going to work best for the two of you.   Maybe that means negotiating frequency or a schedule, something where you know as the higher desire partner you will be fulfilling that need without the lower desire partner feeling pressure all the time.     Maybe that means the lower-desire partner needs certain conditions to be met to engage in or enjoy sex (like morning vs night, kids not home, shower first, etc.)  You may see these as excuses, but it’s what your partner needs to feel relaxed and comfortable so getting in the mood is easier.  But this is only done through communication and understanding yourself first!   If you’ve gotten to the point where you are starting to look outside of the marriage to meet your needs, you need to be brutally honest with you spouse.  You need to communicate how important this topic is to you and what you are willing to do to work on it.  Make certain that your spouse understands what will happen in your marriage if nothing changes.  I wouldn’t threaten, especially in the heat of an argument, but just calmly communicate how important this issue to you and how much you want to work on it together.   Michele Weiner-Davis, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker said   “Each partner in a relationship needs to take personal responsibility for making things better. When both of you make more of an effort to understand each other's needs and feelings, you will undoubtedly feel closer and more connected emotionally and physically. And at the end of the day, isn't that what healthy relationships are all about?” (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/divorce-busting/201001/9-vital-tips-the-partner-higher-sex-drive)     So, I have a list of new thoughts you can try to help create better feelings for you until you can work things out.  Remember - these thoughts are like clothes, try them on and see if they work for you.  And if they don’t, you can try on different ones.   “Even though he doesn’t want sex, doesn’t mean he doesn’t want ME”   “What a bummer for him, because sex with me is great”   “We can work this out so that we are both happy and satisfied”   “I want to create an better sexual relationship with my husband and I can figure out how”   “I love my husband now and I will continue to make our relationship even better”  

Fotsch and Sarah in the Morning
Don Louzader Reads 'Remind Me To Forget' By Kygo

Fotsch and Sarah in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 2:52


Providence College Podcast
Adrian Beaulieu — PC Study Abroad is Flying

Providence College Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 24:23


Adrian Beaulieu, dean of international studies since 2007, joins us on the podcast to discuss the College's Study Abroad Program, where student participation has nearly tripled in the last decade. He explains the primary reasons for the growth and discusses top destinations, the confidence students realize from living overseas, the “typical” study abroad experience, and more. He SHOULD know … he's traveled to 47 countries and logged well over 1 million airplane miles in his career.

The Comics Pals
Superman Controversy & G.I. Joe Fans v. Aubrey Sitterson Explained | The Comics Pals Episode 47

The Comics Pals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 100:42


This week, the Pals comment on the passing of Len Wein, the case of deja vu brought on by our first look at David Harbour's Hellboy, the ridiculous controversy surrounding Superman saving an immigrant -- which is exactly what Superman has always done, and we break down the witch hunt against Aubrey Sitterson being led by G.I. Joe fans, and what these two big stories say about the bigotry problem in comics. PLUS: A villain ha sabotaged the Pals?! Buy or Sell Pals Pulls News: Len Wein Passes: http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2017/09/10/len-wein-1948-2017 Zack Snyder Not Doing Press For Justice League: http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/09/12/justice-league-zack-snyder-no-press/ Sam Humphries and Bernard Chang Take Over Nightwing: http://www.cbr.com/exclusive-sam-humphries-bernard-chang-nightwing/2/ Stan Lee Talks Rift With Steve Ditko: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/09/12/stan-lee-reveals-argument-with-steve-ditko-over-green-goblin/ Stan Lee Returning to Florida Convention to Aid Relief Effort: https://www.newsarama.com/36393-stan-lee-breaks-florida-for-hurricane-irma.html?fref=gc&dti=833038996839182 David Harbour as Hellboy Revealed: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/13/hellboy-first-look-at-david-harbour-new-logo-revealed Daniel Dae Kim Lands Role in Hellboy as Ben Daimio: http://www.cbr.com/hellboy-daniel-dae-kim-ben-daimio/?utm_source=CBR-FB-P&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=CBR-FB-P&view=list Marvel Two-in-One to Address Absence of Reed and Sue Richards: https://www.newsarama.com/36372-marvel-two-in-one-1-reunites-ben-grimm-johnny-storm-to-do-what-the-ff-does-best-in-marvel-legacy.html Superman Saves Immigrants Life, as He Should: http://www.cbr.com/of-course-superman-saved-immigrant-workers-its-what-he-does/ IDW Potentially Firing Aubrey Sitterson: https://www.themarysue.com/idw-actually-considering-taking-action-against-writer-based-on-the-whims-of-right-wing-harassers/ Aubrey Sitterson Timeline: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/09/14/timeline-aubrey-sitterson-gi-joe/#.WbrePqI9pFM.twitter Main Topic: Superman and G.I. Joe: Symbols of Freedom and Idealism, or Standardbearers of Oppression? This week in comics, we got TWO conversations surrounding bigotry and whether or not comic book characters can be used to make political statements. The books in question are born out of social and political turmoil, but some fans believe that these characters should stay out of such politically charged discourse. We break down both situations this week and explain why Superman, G.I. Joe and similar characters will always fight on the side of the oppressed. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Calvary Baptist Church - Canyon Texas - David Crump, Pastor

John Newton, the reformed slave trader who came to Christ spectacularly in a storm that almost took his life, and later wrote the hymn, Amazing Grace, said once, "My memory is nearly gone; but I remember two things: That I am a great sinner, and that Christ is a great Savior." I can tell you in my own life, that I am a great sinner. The longer I live, the more sin I find. Not just more sin, but deeper sin. I find that sin has had a corrupting effect on my mind, my heart, my desires. There is a constant pull within me away from God and toward selfishness. But, since I have become a believer, God has begun to show me the devastating effect of sin in my life. And now, he is restoring what has been twisted and broken in me. We are talking about the impact that Jesus has in lives - not just the moment of salvation, which is glorious and impacts our destinies, but also the way that Jesus saves ALL of our lives. He is transforming our lives - to undo the effects of sin in our lives and restore us to what God had intended all along - to make us more like Him. We are going to talk about Jacob, the son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham. Jacob was a twin. his brother, Esau was born first. Jacob was born a schemer, a deceiver. Gen 25:25-26 The birthright belonged to Esau, but Jacob schemed him out of it. Gen 25:29-31 In Gen 27 – the account of Jacob impersonating Esau to steal his father’s blessing – Jacob schemed and took his blessing. Why does Jacob scheme – he wants to get ahead. He is selfish. He doesn’t mind hurting other people, and lying to get what he wants. He has no faith that he’ll be taken care of – his brother would receive his father’s estate. He would be mostly left out. He operated in fear – not in faith. We operate out of fear all the time – we all have fears – fears that our children won’t do well, fear of being alone, fear of not having the money we’ll need, fears that people won’t like us. Your fears reveal the areas in your life where you do not trust God. Your fears drive you to take on yourself the things that God wants to do in your life. What was Jacob’s fear? What did he do with it” Isaac told Jacob not to intermarry with the Canaanites (Gen 28:2), likely because they worshipped different gods. He told him to go to Paddan Aram, where his mother was from, north of Beersheba where they lived, in Mesopotamia. Jacob would take this journey as a young man to find a wife. Big and scary trip – as a young man, he stayed around his father’s tents, now he would take a journey far away. At this point, God had not revealed himself to Jacob. Genesis 28:10-22 vv. 10-11 vv. 12 – Stairway – a bridge between heaven and earth – between God and Jacob. This was a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ – he would be the bridge between heaven and earth – between God and man. The mediator between God and men. The OT is full of foreshadowing God’s plan to redeem us. Here, the meaning is God was offering to be Jacob’s God. He would send his angels as ministers to Jacob. vv. 13-15 – God’s promise to bless and work through Abraham passed to his son Isaac. It would now pass from Isaac to Jacob. God promised: 1. Multitude of descendants 2. All people would be blessed by him (Jesus would be one of his descendants) 3. God would be with him 4. God would protect him The gods of this day were local deities, supposedly having rule over certain areas. God rules over all the areas of your journey. vv. 16-19 – Jacob recognized that he had met God. He set up his rock-pillow as a memorial of worship and consecrated it with oil – like an offering. vv. 20-22 – IF you will be with me, protect me, give me food and clothes, and return me to my father, THEN you will be my God, and I will give you a tithe. Even though God revealed himself to Jacob spectacularly, he still did not trust God. He was worried about having food and clothing. He will continue to scheme to gain and to protect his stuff. He does not yet trust God. Jacob – “you are the God of my father and grandfather, but I’m not sure you’re my God.” This is the journey that everyone of us must take. Will I follow the faith of my parents or take some other way. There is a deeper question here, do I trust God to watch over me and protect me or do I trust my own abilities? Here’s the great grace of God. He SHOULD say, take it or leave it. I am the only true God, where do you think everything in your life has come from – ME! You are the one that cannot be trusted, I am known as “the faithful one.” God, in his grace and patience, goes on the journey with us, willingly proving His goodness to us. What areas of your life do you fear? Lack of money? Fear for your children? Fear of loneliness? Fear of rejection? You are trying to do it all on your own and it’s getting worse. If you are not turning to the Lord in those areas, they are driving you to do crazy things. God offers to go on the journey with you. “Trust me, I will take care of you and watch over you.” Turn it over to him. Trust him. Let it go. Romans 14:23b, “Whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.”