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Christ not only dealt with sin, but must “destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil” (Heb 2:14).

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I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day of the week. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Visit PrayGiveGo.us for Patreon, Substack, Books & everything else! The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us) The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated & Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why the Prison Pulpit? To remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arest in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. Let me recommend a little book (Return of the Raider/The Amazing Story of Sergeant Jacob Deshazer), that I was tempted to cover in a full Prison Pulpit episode: https://jacobdeshazer.com/return-of-the-raider The Middle East continues to be in the spotlight this week. There is obviously much we do know to pray for, but I want to remind you that there is also so much we DO NOT KNOW. For instance, Iran’s regime-induced internet blackout keeps us from hearing much at all from the majority of Iranians who are cheering on the potential fall of the Islamic regime. Let’s not forget them. My guess is if communication were functioning normally, we’d be inundated with positive messages from within Iran. One report I saw estimated that in Iran it's more like 95% against the Ayatollahs and 5% for. But we really just don’t know. Finally, we come to our topic of the day, Chinese Christians in Exile and Serving Abroad… I have to be careful here. I simply cannot give up too much info about the folks I’m going to mention, so bear with me as I search for the right words… - Chinese missionaries are being sent to most of western China, almost all of Asia (sans India), and much of the Middle East, and they “fit in” much better than Westerners in many of these places - They are being trained in much the same way Western missionaries are trained to work cross-culturally, not in a matter of days, but years, in strategic places both inside and outside of China - Some of them struggle to leave China (passports confiscated), but others cannot return, as they will be arrested upon arrival with their passports confiscated for the foreseeable future - We have a major project later this year to help the missionary arm of the Chinese Underground Church Strategic Opportunity to Give: MCI3.org ($50,000 need!) Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books +. Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day of the week. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Visit PrayGiveGo.us for Patreon, Substack, Books & everything else! The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us) The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated & Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why the Prison Pulpit? To remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arest in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. Let me recommend a little book (Return of the Raider/The Amazing Story of Sergeant Jacob Deshazer), that I was tempted to cover in a full Prison Pulpit episode: https://jacobdeshazer.com/return-of-the-raider The Middle East continues to be in the spotlight this week. There is obviously much we do know to pray for, but I want to remind you that there is also so much we DO NOT KNOW. For instance, Iran’s regime-induced internet blackout keeps us from hearing much at all from the majority of Iranians who are cheering on the potential fall of the Islamic regime. Let’s not forget them. My guess is if communication were functioning normally, we’d be inundated with positive messages from within Iran. One report I saw estimated that in Iran it's more like 95% against the Ayatollahs and 5% for. But we really just don’t know. Finally, we come to our topic of the day, Chinese Christians in Exile and Serving Abroad… I have to be careful here. I simply cannot give up too much info about the folks I’m going to mention, so bear with me as I search for the right words… - Chinese missionaries are being sent to most of western China, almost all of Asia (sans India), and much of the Middle East, and they “fit in” much better than Westerners in many of these places - They are being trained in much the same way Western missionaries are trained to work cross-culturally, not in a matter of days, but years, in strategic places both inside and outside of China - Some of them struggle to leave China (passports confiscated), but others cannot return, as they will be arrested upon arrival with their passports confiscated for the foreseeable future - We have a major project later this year to help the missionary arm of the Chinese Underground Church Strategic Opportunity to Give: MCI3.org ($50,000 need!) Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books +. Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

Feestjes, uitgaan en losgaan op de dansvloer: wat is er mogelijk als je weinig of geen zicht hebt? Bart is te gast en deelt zijn eigen hilarische momenten, praktische tips en slimme trucs. Hoe vind je je vrienden terug in een drukke kroeg? En hoe weet je zeker dat je jouw favoriete hapje van de frituurschaal pakt? Hoe zorg je dat jij ontspannen kunt genieten? Werken, daten, uitgaan, grenzen verleggen of een kindje krijgen: hoe doe je dat als je weinig of niets ziet? In “We zien wel” gaan Jelske en Lenny in gesprek met slechtziende en blinde mensen. Ze bespreken uitdagingen, successen en slimme oplossingen. Je hoort herkenbare verhalen, blunders en handige tips. Een podcast van Koninklijke Visio. Heb je nog vragen? Mail naar kennisportaal@visio.org, of bel 088 585 56 66 Meer artikelen, video's en podcasts vind je op kennisportaal.visio.org   Koninklijke Visio expertisecentrum voor slechtziende en blinde mensen www.visio.org

In deze aflevering geef ik antwoord op de vraag:Heb ik geprobeerd om mijn mans dood te voorkomen en te manifesteren dat hij gezond werd?Ook neem ik je mee in hoe het me is vergaan in de afgelopen maanden en waar ik nu sta.Hoe heeft het rouwproces van mijn grote liefde tot nu toe gevoeld?Waar ben ik allemaal doorheen gegaan? Waar sta ik nu?Last but not least, ik ga een diepe practise met je doen die 2 dingen met je gaat doen:Hij gaat je in een directe ervaring zetten om te voelen wat ik bedoel met het antwoord op de vraag ‘Wat de dood mij leerde/bracht''Hij maakt van jou een zuivere en gezonde voedingsbodem voor elke intentie  (Een intentie is als een zaadje. En een zaadje heeft maar 1 ding nodig om te ontkiemen en te groeien en dat is een gezonde voedingsbodem.Al met al denk ik dat dit misschien wel de belangrijkste podcast aflevering is geworden tot nu toe

Kirsten (33) komt volgens andere mensen flirterig over, terwijl ze dat niet zo bedoelt. Zij vindt zichzelf gewoon open en oprecht in contact met iedereen. Partners vinden dit eerst aantrekkelijk, maar daarna wordt het een probleem in de relatie omdat Kirsten zo naar iedereen is.

Waarschijnlijk denk je dagelijks maar kort aan het weer. Een paar minuten, als je het weerbericht checkt op je telefoon, radio of televisie - en misschien nog wat minuten om te klagen als het weer niet is wat de weermensen hadden voorspelt. Maar sta je er wel eens bij stil dat je elke dag naar de resultaten van een klein wetenschappelijk onderzoek kijkt? ⭕️ In deze aflevering achterhaalt presentator Syb Faes hoe het weerbericht bij publieke omroep NOS wordt gemaakt. Daarvoor loopt hij de hele dag mee met doorgewinterd weerman Peter Kuipers Munneke, en komt hij erachter dat het weerbericht aan de ene kant harde wiskunde en natuurkunde is, en aan de andere kant net zoveel wetenschapscommunicatie. Want ja: na een kort weerbericht moeten 18 miljoen mensen weten waar ze de volgende dag aan toe zijn - dan moet je als weerman dus héél zorgvuldig je woorden kiezen. Ze hebben geluk die dag: Peter mag tijdens het journaal van 8 uur de eerste lentedag van het jaar aankondigen! Of misschien toch nét niet... Hoe maakt Peter het weerbericht? En waar let hij op bij het presenteren ervan? 

Deze vodcast wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door KPN Glasvezel. Alle meningen in deze video zijn onze eigen. KPN Glasvezel heeft inhoudelijk geen inspraak op de content en zien de video net als jullie hier voor het eerst op de site.Welkom bij Gamekings Daily, een gaming vodcast waarin twee presentatoren van Gamekings praten over de laatste ontwikkelingen in de wereld van videogames. Vandaag heeft Shelly plaatsgenomen aan de desk en behandelt zij samen met JJ een aantal gamegerelateerde onderwerpen. Zo praten ze over de hype rond zowel Pokémon Pokopia als Slay the Spire 2. Beide games scoren zowel qua cijfers als verkoopcijfers als een malle. Waarom is dat? Is het alleen de kwaliteit van de game? En wat wil Nintendo bereiken met de vacatures voor mensen die verstand hebben van biologie? Deze topics en meer zijn te zien en te horen in de Gamekings Daily van maandag 9 maart 2026.Wie wil niet een echte, levende Pokémon in huis?Een ander onderwerp in deze editie van GK Daily is de mogelijke prijs van Project Helix, de PC-based console van Microsoft. Deze moet in 2027 uitkomen. Kenners hebben het over bedragen die variëren van 900 tot 1200 euro. Is er een markt voor een 'console' met een dergelijk prijskaartje?Stap nu over op KPN internet en krijg een Switch 2 of PS5 cadeauVanaf deze week heeft KPN een actie lopen die je als weldenkend gamer bijna niet links kunt laten liggen. Als je namelijk overstapt naar KPN internet en een tweejarig abonnement afneemt, kun je als welkomstcadeau kiezen uit een Switch 2 of een PS5. En we weten dat veel mensen nog een Switch 2 willen halen. Plus de gamers die in november GTA 6 willen spelen en nog geen PS5 hebben; die zijn ook erg gebaat bij deze actie. Hier vind je alle info, de voorwaarden en de plek om deze deal te sluiten. En oh ja, glasvezel is natuurlijk de beste optie (als die tenminste bij jou in de straat ligt). Heb je geen lag meer en op sommige plekken tot 4 g/bit up snelheden. Wel zo fijn als je onbekommerd wil gamen.

Niet alle bijbelverhalen zijn makkelijk te begrijpen. (Toch?!) Maar daar heeft filmjournalist Jort van Slooten iets op bedacht. Hij gebruikt dezelfde techniek voor analyseren van films als voor het begrijpen van sommige bijbelverhalen.  Zo kan je net iets beter begrijpen wie God is, wie wij als mensen zijn en wat de schrijver van het bijbelboek jouw wil vertellen.  Duik mee in het verhaal van Jona in de walvis. Spoiler: dit is écht goede comedy! Maak ruimte voor Jezus en doe mee met de Life Rules 40 dagentijd.  (https://chat.whatsapp.com/KEK2SsudTTDJESa0o083HH?mode=gi_t) In de Life Rules podcast zoekt Joram Kaat samen met twintigers Lara Hop en Gerben van den Dool naar een leven met Jezus. LEVEN in plaats van GELEEFD worden. Heb jij ook een vraag voor de podcast, laat het ons weten! Meer Life Rules? Volg ons op Instagram
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In deze aflevering hoor je meer over de vraag of de jongens een skincare-routine hebben, hoe lekker dat is, of je na het kotsen liever vodka of sinaasappelsap wilt, en het doen van boodschappen. Dat en meer hoor je in deze aflevering! Het is 3 over twintig… half in de studententijd, half in het werkende leven. Ondanks dat hosts Muk, Bram en Mats nog steeds jong en onbezonnen zijn, nemen ze jou elke maandagmiddag fris en fruitig mee in hun chaotische, soms volwassen, maar meestal niet-zo-volwassen levens. 3 over twintig is onderdeel van Dag en Nacht Media. Heb je interesse om te adverteren in deze podcast? Neem dan contact op met Dag en Nacht Media via adverteren@dagennacht.nl! Deze aflevering is gesponsord door Samsung Electronics Benelux. De nieuwe Galaxy S26 is dé AI-phone van dit moment, met slimme features zoals Privacy Display, Photo Assist en waanzinnige Nightography. Wil je meer weten over dit product? Bekijk dan deze pagina: https://www.samsung.com/nl/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoera! Ik voel weer hoop. Wat heerlijk om deze lichtere aflevering op te kunnen nemen en je mee te kunnen nemen in wat er speelt. Er is een boel aan de hand! Wat is hoop een bijzonder iets eigenlijk. Vroeger zag ik het als iets wat je deed op de wc. Kleefde er iets passiefs aan. Nu voel ik het echt als een mooie emotie. Hoop doet leven, geeft kracht en motiveert. [Sidenotes]⁠Motivatie is nauw verbonden met hoop 6 manieren om hoop te houden Kaartje komt uit het kaartendek van ⁠⁠Innercompass cards⁠⁠

Discussion QuestionsSermon Overview Rejoice and rest in Jesus' devotion to his Father's will and our salvation.I. He was strengthened by submitting (vv. 39-46)II. He conquered by surrendering (vv. 47-53)Digging Deeper    Read Luke 22:39-531. In the first section of our passage, we see that Jesus was strengthened by submitting (vv. 39-46). How do the two identical commands to “pray that you will not fall into temptation” (v. 40b & v. 46b) help us understand what this section is about? 2. Read Isaiah 51:17 and Jeremiah 25:15-16. What is “the cup” in Luke 22:42 that Jesus asks his Father to remove?3. In vv. 39-46 Jesus shows us how to face temptation. But “before it's something he did for our example, it's something he did for our salvation.” What's at stake for us in understanding this? 4. Is there currently an area of your life where you sense God may be testing you? What truth(s) from this passage might help you endure and remain faithful? 5. In the second section, we see that Jesus was victorious by surrendering (vv. 47-53). What do we see in the text that shows us Jesus is in complete control as he interacts with Judas, his disciples, and his enemies? 6. “Jesus surrendered to the power of darkness so that we could be delivered from it and be brought forever into his kingdom.” (see Heb. 2:14 & Col. 1:13). What implications does this have for how we live our lives, with darkness yet remaining in the world and darkness yet remaining in our hearts? 7. What would it look like for you to rejoice in Jesus' devotion to his Father's will and our salvation? 8. What would it look like for you to rest in Jesus' devotion to his Father's will and our salvation? Is there an area of your life in which you are not resting in what Christ has done for you? 9. What from this passage could you share with an unbeliever that might help him or her better understand the person of Jesus and what he came to do for sinners? Prayer

Cleansing and Rebuilding the Temple (1) (audio) David Eells, 3/8/26   Jerusalem & Temple Destroyed & Born Again B. A. - 06/04/2014 (David's notes in red) (Eze.13:14) So will I break down the wall that ye have daubed with untempered mortar, and bring it down to the ground, so that the foundation thereof shall be uncovered; and it shall fall, and ye shall be consumed in the midst thereof: and ye shall know that I am Jehovah. (15) Thus will I accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them that have daubed it with untempered mortar; and I will say unto you, The wall is no more, neither they that daubed it; 16 to wit, the prophets of Israel that prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord Jehovah.  Just as people must die to self and be born again from above, so must Jerusalem and its temple. Why was rebellious Jerusalem, the capital of the Jews, torn down with its temple and its people crucified and killed in heaps? Their temple represented them and Jerusalem those who were to be the Bride. Josephus, the historian who wrote their history, said it was because of the way they treated Jesus and His disciples. It appears that Josephus believed that Jesus was the Messiah. This is a type that is coming to pass in our day in the so-called Church. For Paul said to the mostly Gentile Church that what happened to the Jews was a type for what will happen to the mostly Gentile Church at the ends of the ages. (1Co.10:11) Now these things happened unto them by way of example (Greek: “shadow” or “type”); and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come. So what happened historically is a type for this day. Today, in the end of this age, the rebellious leadership of God's people, the false Man-child and Bride, represented by unregenerate Jerusalem, have crucified Jesus as He said, (Mat.25:40) And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, [even] these least, ye did it unto me. As the Dragon, Satan's body, including this false leadership, seeks to devour the Man-child and destroy the Bride for its own egotistical reasons. God has set them as a mark for the Beast to conquer. The Beast, which in Revelation 17 is inhabited by a body of spirits from the abyss, represents a body of people outside of Christ that will be used as a vessel of dishonor to destroy spiritually and, in some cases, physically these rebellious religious leaders and their people from the different sects of apostate Christianity. Some would say, “David, doesn't Jerusalem get destroyed after seven years, as a type of the 70 years?” Yes, but in a spiritual way, it is happening now as the leadership of apostate Christianity becomes more and more devoured by the mind and spirits of the Beast. As Jesus said of these evil leaders, (Mat.23:27) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. (28) Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but inwardly ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. (29) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and garnish the tombs of the righteous, (30) and say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we should not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. (31) Wherefore ye witness to yourselves, that ye are sons of them that slew the prophets.  (32) Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. (33) Ye serpents, ye offspring of vipers, how shall ye escape the judgment of hell? (34) Therefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: some of them shall ye kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city: (35) that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth (this was also said of the Harlot in Revelation 17:24), from the blood of Abel the righteous unto the blood of Zachariah son of Barachiah, whom ye slew between the sanctuary and the altar. Clearly, the Harlot has been around since Cain killed Abel. (36) Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation. As Jesus said of these hypocrites and their city and temple, (37) O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killeth the prophets, and stoneth them that are sent unto her! how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! (38) Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. (39) For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed [is] he that cometh in the name of the Lord. (24:1) And Jesus went out from the temple and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. (2) But he answered and said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. (Gal.4:22) For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, one by the handmaid, and one by the freewoman. (23) Howbeit the [son] by the handmaid is born after the flesh; but the [son] by the freewoman [is born] through promise. (24) Which things contain an allegory: for these [women] are two covenants; one from mount Sinai, bearing children unto bondage, which is Hagar. (25) Now this Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia and answereth to the Jerusalem that now is: for she is in bondage with her children. (26) But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is our mother. (Rev.3:12) He that overcometh, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out thence no more: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh (present tense) down out of heaven from my God, and mine own new name. 13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. (Jer.3:12) Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith Jehovah; I will not look in anger upon you; for I am merciful, saith Jehovah, I will not keep [anger] for ever. (13) Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against Jehovah thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith Jehovah. (14) Return, O backsliding children, saith Jehovah; for I am a husband unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion: (15) and I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. (16) And it shall come to pass, when ye are multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith Jehovah, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of Jehovah; neither shall it come to mind; neither shall they remember it; neither shall they miss it; neither shall it be made any more. (17) At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of Jehovah; and all the nations (Gentiles) shall be gathered unto it, to the name of Jehovah, to Jerusalem (notice that this heavenly Jerusalem will be synonymous with the name, meaning “nature, character and authority” of the Lord): neither shall they walk any more after the stubbornness of their evil heart. (18) In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the North (Beast captivity) to the land that I gave for an inheritance unto your fathers. (19) But I said, How I will put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of the nations! and I said, Ye shall call me My Father, and shall not turn away from following me. (20) Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith Jehovah. (21) A voice is heard upon the bare heights, the weeping [and] the supplications of the children of Israel; because they have perverted their way, they have forgotten Jehovah their God. (22) Return, ye backsliding children, I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we are come unto thee; for thou art Jehovah our God.  B.A.'s dream: I dreamed that I was in Jerusalem (Zion) and I was watching as Titus and his army (of the Roman Beast of that day) were tearing down the temple with battering rams and large ropes. I listened as Titus gave orders to his army: “Tear these walls down! I don't want one stone left standing upon another!” (Luk.19:41) And when he (Jesus) drew nigh, he saw the city and wept over it, (42) saying, If thou hadst known in this day, even thou, the things which belong unto peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. (43) For the days shall come upon thee, when thine enemies shall cast up a bank about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, (44) and shall dash thee to the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.  Titus said, “This temple is a mockery and must be destroyed!” (Jer.6:15) Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall; at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith Jehovah. (16) Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk therein. (Jer.14:15) Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they say, Sword and famine shall not be in this land: By sword and famine shall those prophets be consumed. (Mic.1:6) Therefore I will make Samaria as a heap of the field, and as places for planting vineyards; and I will pour down the stones thereof into the valley, and I will uncover the foundations thereof.  My thoughts: (Act.17:24) The God that made the world and all things therein, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands. (Jer.7:3) Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. (4) Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of Jehovah, the temple of Jehovah (which had become corrupt), the temple of Jehovah, are these. (5) For if ye thoroughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye thoroughly execute justice between a man and his neighbor; (6) if ye oppress not the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your own hurt: (7) then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers, from of old even for evermore. (8) Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit. (9) Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods that ye have not known, (10) and come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered; that ye may do all these abominations? (The Temple of the Lord had become corrupt.)  (11) Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I, even I, have seen it, saith Jehovah. (12) But go ye now unto my place which was in Shiloh, where I caused my name to dwell at the first, and see what I did to it for the wickedness of my people Israel. (13) And now, because ye have done all these works, saith Jehovah, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not: (14) therefore will I do unto the house which is called by my name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place which I gave to you and to your fathers, as I did to Shiloh. (15) And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren, even the whole seed of Ephraim. (16) Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me; for I will not hear thee. (17) Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? B.A.: Titus had such a stern (determined) look on his face, like he was being driven to destroy this useless temple (made by man's hands, the hands or works of the flesh) and I found myself agreeing with him. I began shouting, “Yes, tear these walls down! This isn't the house of God! Jesus isn't in this place! This place is just a den of thieves! (Mat.21:12) And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of he money-changers, and the seats of them that sold the doves; (13) and he saith unto them, It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer: but ye make it a den of robbers. (Is it not so today? Look how the leaders live after the lusts of their flesh. This did not Jesus and His disciples do.) Soon it was over and all those useless stones (apostates and their leaders who had been robbing God's people) were torn down, and they littered the ground. This reminded me of the “Third Vision” in The Shepherd of Hermas: “Concerning the Building of the Triumphant Church, and the Various Classes of Reprobate Men”:  And then she again took hold of me by the hand, and raised me, and made me sit on the seat to the left; and lifting up a splendid rod, she said to me, “Do you see something great?” And I say, “Lady, I see nothing”. She said to me, “Lo! do you not see opposite to you a great tower, built upon the waters, of splendid square stones?” For the tower was built square by those six young men who had come with her. But myriads of men were carrying stones to it (We are the living stones of the true house of God.), some dragging them from the depths, others removing them from the land, and they handed them to these six young men. They were taking them and building; and those of the stones that were dragged out of the depths, they placed in the building just as they were: for they were polished and fitted exactly into the other stones, and became so united one with the another that the lines of juncture could not be perceived. And in this way, the building of the tower looked as if it were made out of one stone. (Representing those who have been baptized in the water of the Word unto death to self.) Those stones, however, which were taken from the earth suffered a different fate; for the young men rejected some of them, some they fitted into the building, and some they cut down, and cast far away from the tower. (reprobated) Many other stones, however, lay around the tower, and the young men did not use them in building; for some of them were rough, others had cracks in them, others had been made too short, and others were white and round (too much flesh or wealth), but did not fit into the building of the tower. Moreover, I saw other stones thrown far away from the tower, and falling into the public road; yet they did not remain on the road, but were rolled into a pathless place. And I saw others falling into the fire and burning, others falling close to the water, and yet not capable of being rolled into the water, though they wished to be rolled down and to enter the water. (Those needing God's will in them to love the Word) The old unregenerate temple must die and be born again. (Zec.6:12) and speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh Jehovah of hosts, saying, Behold, the man whose name is the Branch: and he shall grow up out of his place; and he shall build the temple of Jehovah (Jesus in the Man-child ministry of Revelation 12 as spiritual sons of David); (13) even he shall build the temple of Jehovah; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both. (14) And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of Jehovah. (15) And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of Jehovah; and ye shall know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto you. (Jesus is coming as the epiphany (or shining forth from) in His new leadership.) And [this] shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of Jehovah your God. Our spiritual forefathers came to heavenly Jerusalem when they walked in the steps of Jesus in truth and righteousness, but the fleshly church was driven from the land by the beastly flesh shortly thereafter. The restoration is beginning again. (Heb.12:18) For ye are not come unto [a mount] that might be touched, and that burned with fire, and unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, (19) and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which [voice] they that heard entreated that no word more should be spoken unto them; (20) for they could not endure that which was enjoined, If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned; (21) and so fearful was the appearance, [that] Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake: (22) but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels. B.A.: I was so happy, as I knew that this temple (apostate leadership) would no longer be able to inflict anymore pain on God's people. (Eze.14:4) Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Every man of the house of Israel that taketh his idols into his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I Jehovah will answer him therein according to the multitude of his idols; (5) that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols. (6) Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Return ye, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations. (7) For every one of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that separateth himself from me, and taketh his idols into his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet to inquire for himself of me; I Jehovah will answer him by myself:  (8) and I will set my face against that man, and will make him an astonishment, for a sign and a proverb, and I will cut him off from the midst of my people; and ye shall know that I am Jehovah. (9) And if the prophet be deceived and speak a word, I, Jehovah, have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel. (10) And they shall bear their iniquity: the iniquity of the prophet shall be even as the iniquity of him that seeketh unto him; (11) that the house of Israel may go no more astray from me, neither defile themselves any more with all their transgressions; but that they may be my people, and I may be their God, saith the Lord Jehovah. For the past several days, I've been hearing in the Spirit, “Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord”. (Jas.4:10) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.    Temple of Crucified Saints  B. A. - 03/21/2014 (David's notes in red) I had a little dream this morning. I had a similar dream several years ago, but I was not with any group of people. When I first had this dream, I was confused because I did not have the understanding that I do now. It wasn't until a few years later that the Lord revealed the meaning to me, and now I had the dream again.  This time, I dreamed I was standing in the midst of a special group of people (Man-child/Bride corporate body) and we were all dressed like they were back in the days of our Lord, Jesus. (Job.29:14) I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: My justice was as a robe and a diadem. (Rom.13:14) But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. (Gal.5:16) But I say, walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (Col.3:12) Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; (13) forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: (14) and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. I watched as people came up to our little group, one at a time. As each individual approached our group, they went up to the elder (Jesus) who was standing at the front of the group, and they showed the elder their hands and their feet. I watched as the elder took hold of their hands and looked for the “nail holes” in their hands, and then he looked down at their feet to see if they also had nail holes in their feet as well; there had to be a “total crucifixion” (of self), or they could not join our group. (Rom.5:6) For while we were yet weak, in due season Christ died for the ungodly. (Gal.2:20) I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me. (Rom.14:7) For none of us liveth to himself, and none dieth to himself. (1Co.6:17) But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. (2Co.5:14) For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died; (Gal.1:4) who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil world, according to the will of our God and Father: (5) to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. I watched as one person was turned away, and I prayed for him, as he was very sad because he had not been accepted. Suddenly, I heard the elder (Jesus) shout, “Saints, we are now ready (or qualified)! Let's go restore the temple of God! (Those crucified with Christ are ready to be the stones of the foundation of the temple of God. Cyrus, whom the Lord called His anointed shepherd or Messiah shepherd, as a type of Jesus in Isaiah 44:26 - 45:1, is prophesied to build Jerusalem, the Bride, and lay the foundation of the temple. Cyrus/Jesus set the first-fruits of Judah/Benjamin free from Babylonian captivity, as a type of crucifixion, to go and do this.)  B.A,:(Ezr.1:1) Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of Jehovah by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, Jehovah stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, (2) Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath Jehovah, the God of heaven, given me; and he hath charged me to build him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. (3) Whosoever there is among you of all his people, his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of Jehovah, the God of Israel (he is God), which is in Jerusalem (the Bride). (4) And whosoever is left, in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, besides the freewill-offering for the house of God which is in Jerusalem. (5) Then rose up the heads of fathers' houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, even all whose spirit God had stirred to go up to build the house of Jehovah which is in Jerusalem. (6) And all they that were round about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered. (7) Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of Jehovah (The holy people of God), which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put in the house of his gods; (8) even those did Cyrus king of Persia (A type of Trump) bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah. (These are the days of Cyrus(9) And this is the number of them: thirty platters of gold, a thousand platters of silver, nine and twenty knives, (10) thirty bowls of gold, silver bowls of a second sort four hundred and ten, and other vessels a thousand. (11) All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four hundred. All these did Sheshbazzar (The Man-child) bring up, when they of the captivity were brought up from Babylon unto Jerusalem. (Ezra means “help or court”, and I thought it was interesting that Ezra chapter 1 ends with verse 11, (1:11) or “111” and many of us are seeing 111 almost daily.) (111 is the Gematria for the birth of Jesus in the New Testament and type of the end-time Man-child body. For years, I would ask for a word for myself through random faith and often was given the same verse many times until I quit counting: (Ezr.6:5) And also let the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to its place; and thou shalt put them in the house of God. At other times, I received: (5:15) and he said unto him, Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in its place. These gold and silver vessels are the first-fruits people of God who build and are the foundation of the temple.) Another text we have received concerning this is in Haggai. In chapter 1, the people were exhorted to stop building their own houses and build God's house, and they obeyed, for which God rebuked the devourer and blessed them mightily in chapter 2. Also in chapter 2, He compared their coming out of captivity to build God's house, like when their fathers came out of Egypt to build the tabernacle in the wilderness. Of these two times, He spoke of a great shaking of Heaven and Earth, which is a type for us today who are about to build Father's temple made without hands. A great shaking is now coming.  (Hag.2:3) Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes as nothing? (4) Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel (meaning “born from Babylon”; a type of the Man-child), saith Jehovah; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest (a type of Jesus with the Man-child); and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith Jehovah, and work: for I am with you, saith Jehovah of hosts, (5) [according to] the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, and my Spirit abode among you: fear ye not. (6) For thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;  (7) and I will shake all nations; and the precious things (Hebrew: “desire”; i.e., Jesus in the Man-child) of all nations (of God's people) shall come; and I will fill this house with glory, saith Jehovah of hosts. We can see that the great shaking will begin with the laying of the foundation of God's temple with those who are crucified with Christ. (8) The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith Jehovah of hosts. The silver and gold of God's people have become His at this time. Also, gold and silver were given to Israel as they were leaving Egypt, as it will be today, to build the temple of God, His people. (9) The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, saith Jehovah of hosts; and in this place will I give peace, saith Jehovah of hosts. The first house was letter and physical; the last house is spirit, made without man's works. B.A.: Then, at the end of this dream, I saw the “Spirit” of Jesus. Three years ago, I had this very same vision. But I was a young believer at the time and I didn't have the revelation of what the vision was about until much later, as I grew in the Lord. Vision: I saw the Spirit of Jesus. He was very tall and light was illuminating out of His Spirit all around Him. I watched as little particles (which later were revealed to me to be DNA cells) were coming from every direction and attaching themselves to His Spirit. I got the revelation that as each one of us is crucified with Jesus Christ and dies to self, we are part of His body, and we go back to Him because we came from Him (Because our born-again man is created by His Word, which is His DNA.). Come, Lord Jesus, come! I asked the Father for a verse for the dream, and He gave me (Act.3:21) whom the heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, whereof God spake by the mouth of His holy prophets that have been from of old. (When we are restored, it is Jesus manifested in us in spirit and soul. He said, He was coming as the Latter Rain outpouring after two days or two thousand years on the morning of the third day. Hos 6:1  Come, and let us return unto Jehovah; for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. 2  After two days will he revive us: on the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live before him. 3  And let us know, let us follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is sure as the morning; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain that watereth the earth. Jesus the Man-child type was the first to receive the Former Rain and Jesus coming in the Man-child body is coming as the Latter Rain.)   Man-child Will Purify God's House C. P. 02/25/21 (David's notes in red) In this dream, I was in our house with my husband and David Eells (Representing the first fruits David Man-Child reformers) was there too. He had white hair down to his shoulders and looked more like Moses than himself. He was wearing an ancient sort of clothing. (David's hair represents the increasing glory – 30, 60 and 100 fold; (Mar.4:20) And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.) He covered his white hair with a little black/dark hat.) (Moses' face shown with the glory of God so bright that he had to veil that glory when He went before the people. But he took the veil off when he went before God in order to receive more of His glory.  The reason the David Man-child reformers look like Moses is this: (Act.3:22-23) Moses indeed said, A prophet shall the Lord God raise up unto you from among your brethren, like unto me; to him shall ye hearken in all things whatsoever he shall speak unto you. (23) And it shall be, that every soul that shall not hearken to that prophet, shall be utterly destroyed from among the people. You would probably say, but Jesus fulfilled that and I would say you're correct. But Jesus said He was coming a second time as a Man-child born to a woman and this is in Revelation 12. We read in (Joh.16:21-22) A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but when she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for the joy that a man is born into the world. (22) And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you. Jesus first came in a body of the Son of David, and so He will be now in a corporate body of spiritual Davids, the man-child, by His Word and Spirit. History always repeats with larger groups of people. In a vision I have shared parts of, I saw the Man-child body of 144,000 at the throne of God to be anointed.) C.P.: David was walking through our house, making sure everything was white – furniture, walls, etc. He had a paintbrush in his hand. (This is pointing to another dual fulfilled prophecy with Jesus starring in this, too. (Mal.3:1-3) Behold, I send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom ye desire, behold, he cometh, saith Jehovah of hosts. (2) But who can abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap: (3) and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah offerings in righteousness. Representing the white House of God with Jesus as the head.) C.P.: Some other people – perhaps younger women- were walking behind him, asking him, “Why are you doing this?” (The more immature women in Song of Solomon did not understand the Brides radical running after the Groom.) He replied, “It's got to get done”. I said to him, “David, everything is already white. We've already painted it. The exterior of the house is old, but it, too, is white”. David replied, “Yes, but we must get rid of the cracks”. (2Co.7:1) Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. When the Man-child is anointed, Jesus will complete the work in us. Also, when David became king, he destroyed the Edomites who factioned or separated people against their own brethren. The factious represent the cracks that separate God's people.)  C.P.: David then went into the dining room and gave our already white dining table another coat of paint. He repainted our already white chairs white again and even painted the chrome-colored chair legs white. (The dining room is where the unleavened bread, the spiritual food of the Word, is served. (1Co.13:9-12) For we know in part, and we prophesy in part; (10) but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away. (11) When I was a child, I spake as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child: now that I am become a man, I have put away childish things. (12) For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known.) C.P.: Then David looked at the only wooden unpainted piece of furniture – a side buffet table, and with his paintbrush, he painted it white. Someone asked him, “Why does this also need to be painted? It's never used”. He replied, “I can't wait for someone else to do it. I must do it now”. (Everything that displays the unleavened bread of the Word must be purified. The Man-child will be first in our day with the pure Word by Father's grace. Jesus said in (Joh.9:4-5) We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. (5) When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.) C.P.: (Psa.51:7-13) Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. (8) Make me to hear joy and gladness, That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. (9) Hide thy face from my sins, And blot out all mine iniquities. (10) Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me. (11) Cast me not away from thy presence; And take not thy Holy Spirit from me. (12) Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with a willing spirit. (13) Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; And sinners shall be converted unto thee. David was working the whole time feverishly, his body so energetic, his steps were energetic and fast paced, his hands were nimble and quick. But he was calm and spoke quietly. He was smiling and was at ease doing this job. (It is Jesus in the Man-child Who will do the Work. (Mat.12:18-21) Behold, my servant whom I have chosen; My beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my Spirit upon him, And he shall declare judgment to the Gentiles. (19) He shall not strive, nor cry aloud; Neither shall any one hear his voice in the streets. (20) A bruised reed shall he not break, And smoking flax shall he not quench, Till he send forth judgment unto victory. (21) And in his name shall the Gentiles hope. (Mat.10:19-20) ...be not anxious how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak. (20) For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh in you.) C.P.: Then he said, “Come, we need to sit under the table and pray for protection”. So my husband, David, and I, and these other young women whom I did not know, sat under the table, as if we were preparing for an earthquake. (Great earthquakes, spiritual and physical, are coming and many will die. The Man-child Jesus was resurrected with a great earthquake. Being under the authority of the food of God's Word on the table will bring growth and protection. (Psa.27:5) For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion: In the covert of his tabernacle will he hide me; He will lift me up upon a rock. (Psa.91:1) He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (2) I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust. (3) For he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the deadly pestilence. … (7) A thousand shall fall at thy side, And ten thousand at thy right hand; But it shall not come nigh thee. … (10) There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent. … (14) Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. (15) He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, And show him my salvation.) C.P.: My husband took his phone out and showed me how the screen was now completely white. (We are not to look upon evil, deception, or impurity for the eye is a gateway to the soul.) There was a simple definition in black newspaper font typed on the screen: Christian (n): They will be destroyed because they worshipped another Messiah (a False Jesus and Word). (The flesh wants only a flesh-pleasing Jesus, and religion is the same, but we are not to look on such deception, but only God's pure Word. There will be no protection for those who depart from the pure Word and its promises. (Isa.8:20) To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them. (Rev.22:18-20) I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto them, God shall add unto him the plagues which are written in this book: (19) and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book. (20) He who testifieth these things saith, Yea: I come quickly. Amen: come, Lord Jesus.) C.P.: I woke up and received the following by faith at random, and my finger landed on “watch out” and “Life does not consist” in Luke 12:15 (NIV). Here is the ASV version: (Luk.12:15) And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. (This is a very important warning for the true people of God at this point in time for great prosperity will come to test you. Please read this carefully: (1Ti.6:5-10) wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain. (6) But godliness with contentment is great gain: (7) for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out; (8) but having food and covering we shall be therewith content. (9) But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition. (10) For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.)  Filling in the cracks in this dream to perfect the house and purify it reminds us of this revelation of Hermas.    The Shepherd of Hermas: Vision of the Tower Chapters 5-7 “The building of the tower will be finished, and all will rejoice together around the tower, and they will glorify God, because the tower is finished.” I asked her, saying, “Lady, I should like to know what became of the stones, and what was meant by the various kinds of stones?” In reply she said to me, “Not because you are more deserving than all others that this revelation should be made to you … Tell them that all these things are true, and that none of them is beyond the truth. All of them are firm and sure, and established on a strong foundation.” “Hear now, with regard to the stones which are in the building. Those square white stones which fitted exactly into each other, are apostles, bishops, teachers, and deacons, who have lived in godly purity, and have acted as bishops and teachers and deacons chastely and reverently to the elect of God. Some of them have fallen asleep, and some still remain alive. And they have always agreed with each other, and been at peace among themselves, and listened to each other. On account of this, they join exactly into the building of the tower.” “But who are the stones that were dragged from the depths, and which were laid into the building and fitted in with the rest of the stones previously placed in the tower?” “They are those who suffered for the Lord's sake.” “But I wish to know, O Lady, who are the other stones which were carried from the land.” “Those,” she said, “which go into the building without being polished, are those whom God has approved of, for they walked in the straight ways of the Lord and practiced His commandments.” “But who are those who are in the act of being brought and placed in the building?” “They are those who are young in faith and are faithful. But they are admonished by the angels to do good, for no iniquity has been found in them.” “Who then are those whom they rejected and cast away?” “These are they who have sinned, and wish to repent. On this account they have not been thrown far from the tower, because they will yet be useful in the building, if they repent. Those then who are to repent, if they do repent, will be strong in faith, if they now repent while the tower is building. For if the building be finished, there will not be more room for anyone, but he will be rejected. This privilege, however, will belong only to him who has now been placed near the tower.” “As to those who were cut down and thrown far away from the tower, do you wish to know who they are? They are the sons of iniquity, and they believed in hypocrisy, and wickedness did not depart from them. For this reason they are not saved, since they cannot be used in the building on account of their iniquities. Wherefore they have been cut off and cast far away on account of the anger of the Lord, for they have roused Him to anger. But I shall explain to you the other stones which you saw lying in great numbers, and not going into the building. Those which are rough are those who have known the truth and not remained in it, nor have they been joined to the saints. On this account are they unfit for use.” “Who are those that have rents?” “These are they who are at discord in their hearts one with another, and are not at peace amongst themselves: they indeed keep peace before each other, but when they separate one from the other, their wicked thoughts remain in their hearts. These, then, are the rents which are in the stones. But those which are shortened are those who have indeed believed and have the larger share of righteousness; yet they have also a considerable share of iniquity, and therefore they are shortened and not whole.” “But who are these, Lady, that are white and round, and yet do not fit into the building of the tower?” She answered and said, “How long will you be foolish and stupid, and continue to put every kind of question and understand nothing? These are those who have faith indeed, but they have also the riches of this world. When, therefore, tribulation comes on account of their riches and business, they deny the Lord.” I answered and said to her, “When then, will they be useful for the building, Lady?” “When the riches that now seduce them have been circumscribed, then will they be of use to God. For as a round stone cannot become square unless portions be cut off and cast away, so also those who are rich in this world cannot be useful to the Lord unless their riches be cut down. Learn this first from your own case. When you were rich, you were useless; but now you are useful and fit for life. Be ye useful to God; for you also will be used as one of these stones.” “Now the other stones which you saw cast far away from the tower, and falling upon the public road and rolling from it into pathless places, are those who have indeed believed, but through doubt have abandoned the true road. Thinking, then, that they could find a better, they wander and become wretched, and enter upon pathless places. But those which fell into the fire and were burned are those who have departed for ever from the living God; nor does the thought of repentance ever come into their hearts, on account of their devotion to their lusts and to the crimes which they committed. Do you wish to know who are the others which fell near the waters, but could not be rolled into them? These are they who have heard the word and wish to be baptized in the name of the Lord; but when the chastity demanded by the truth comes into their recollection, they draw back and again walk after their own wicked desires.” She finished her exposition of the tower. But I, shameless as I yet was, asked her, “Is repentance possible for all those stones which have been cast away and did not fit into the building of the tower, and will they yet have a place in this tower?” “Repentance,” said she, “is yet possible, but in this tower they cannot find a suitable place.” (In other words, they will not be among the first-fruits but will have to be crucified of their sinful nature.) “But in another and much inferior place they will be laid, and that, too, only when they have been tortured and completed the days of their sins. And on this account will they be transferred, because they have partaken of the righteous Word. And then only will they be removed from their punishments when the thought of repenting of the evil deeds which they have done has come into their hearts. But if it does not come into their hearts, they will not be saved, on account of the hardness of their heart.”    House of Idle = Idols Sandy Shaw - 08/29/2011 (David's notes in red) Sandy Shaw called me on 3/14/21 and said the Lord told her that this dream is to be shared for the time we are in now. On 3/13/21, Sandy said, “I woke up at 3:33 am and was having trouble going back to sleep, so I started praying and was able to go back to sleep. I then dreamed I was sitting on a bench under the shade of a tree on a really sunny day.  I was looking across a field when, all of a sudden, I felt the presence of God behind and around me. I was terrified to turn around and look. He placed His hand on my right shoulder and said, “Sandra, remember your Idle/Idol dream? That's for now! Share it.” When I woke up, the clock said 5:55 am. (God will give grace to overcome) So here is the dream below that the Lord was saying is for NOW:  In a dream, I was standing in front of a house with Spanish-style stucco. (This represents the house of apostate Christianity. Jesus warned us that the house that was built on sand would not survive the storm of life, and the three little pigs warned us that houses of inferior material wouldn't stand up to the big bad wolf. He warned that the house built on obedience to the Word will stand. The stucco in this house is like untempered mortar. (Eze.13:8-11) Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because ye have spoken falsehood, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith the Lord Jehovah. (9) And my hand shall be against the prophets that see false visions, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the council of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the Lord Jehovah. (10) Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there is no peace; and when one buildeth up a wall, behold, they daub it with untempered mortar: (11) say unto them that daub it with untempered mortar, that it shall fall: there shall be an overflowing shower; and ye, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall rend it. … (14) So will I break down the wall that ye have daubed with untempered mortar, and bring it down to the ground, so that the foundation thereof shall be uncovered; and it shall fall, and ye shall be consumed in the midst thereof: and ye shall know that I am Jehovah. (Eze.22:28) And her prophets have daubed for them with untempered mortar, seeing false visions, and divining lies unto them, saying, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, when Jehovah hath not spoken.) There was a patio to get to the front door of this house. I saw people on the patio talking on cell phones and playing games on the Internet. Girls were talking to their boyfriends, making idle chit-chat, etc. I noticed a man standing next to me and I didn't know who he was until he spoke and asked, “How does this edify Me?” Realizing that it was Jesus talking, I said, “Lord, forgive us; we don't realize”. (The house or tabernacle being covered with Spanish-style stucco represents our old nature that is foreign to the Lord and the self-delusion that is contrary to righteousness in serving a false Jesus of our own making. (Eze.22:24-30) Son of man, say unto her, Thou art a land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation. (25) There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey: they have devoured souls; they take treasure and precious things; they have made her widows many in the midst thereof. (26) Her priests have done violence to my law, and have profaned my holy things: they have made no distinction between the holy and the common, neither have they caused men to discern between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths (ceasing from our own works), and I am profaned among them. (27) Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, that they may get dishonest gain. (28) And her prophets have daubed for them with untempered mortar, seeing false visions, and divining lies unto them, saying, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, when Jehovah hath not spoken. (29) The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery; yea, they have vexed the poor and needy, and have oppressed the sojourner wrongfully. (30) And I sought for a man among them, that should build up the wall, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found none.) We walked across the patio and through the front door into the house. To the left was an area full of people watching TVs. All different types of TVs: old consoles, new flat screens, etc. -- all sizes. I saw old TV programs: Father Knows Best, The Patty Duke Show, The Andy Griffith Show, and an old game show. (Oh, how things have changed!)  I heard “Queen for a Day”. There were soap operas on. The Lord asked, “How does this edify Me?” I said, “I'm sorry, Lord”. (Rev.18:2-8) ...Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, and is become a habitation of demons, and a hold of every unclean spirit, and a hold of every unclean and hateful bird. (3) For by the wine of the wrath of her fornication all the nations are fallen; and the kings of the earth committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth waxed rich by the power of her wantonness. (4) And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come forth, my people, out of her, that ye have no fellowship with her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues: (5) for her sins have reached even unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. (6) Render unto her even as she rendered, and double unto her the double according to her works: in the cup which she mingled, mingle unto her double. (7) How much soever she glorified herself, and waxed wanton, so much give her of torment and mourning: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall in no wise see mourning. (8) Therefore in one day shall her plagues come, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire; for strong is the Lord God who judged her.) To the right side of the room was an area full of computers: new, old, big, small, fancy, iPads, etc. Children were doing homework on Facebook and MySpace — social chat sites. People were playing games and doing work. I got closer to their faces and saw their eyes were big and round like silver dollars, staring at the screen. A big clock is seen with its hands spinning quickly, as if to say, 24-7, this is going on. The Lord asked, “How does this edify Me?” I said, “Lord, forgive me, for I myself am guilty of this”. (These things happening on the right represent God's people justifying themselves and compromising. Saying, “It's okay to spend extra time on these devices because they aren't TVs and we must do our work on them as well. So the line in our conscience gets blurred. This can also represent justification by our own works and essentially is like worshipping a false Jesus that allows compromise contrary to His Word. (2Co.1:2-4) For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ. (3) But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ. (4) For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or if ye receive a different spirit, which ye did not receive, or a different gospel, which ye did not accept, ye do well to bear with him.) Standing in the middle of that room, I looked up and saw there were different levels to the house where the activity got worse, physically and spiritually. I saw and heard people speaking filthily. I didn't see it, but knew that it was pornography, and scary movie sounds were also in the background. People were cursing and saying all kinds of bad things. People were laughing at it when it was not funny. The Lord asked, “How does that edify Me?” (The different levels of the tabernacle represent people's spirit, soul and body. If these activities are occurring in the spirit and soul, they bring a curse on the bodies of these people and death. Spiritual death is reprobation, and it becomes impossible for them to be renewed again unto repentance. Their consciences are seared. They have become reprobated.  (Heb.6:4-8) For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, (5) and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come, (6) and then fell away, it is impossible to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. (7) For the land which hath drunk the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receiveth blessing from God: (8) but if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned.)  We went into another room on the left, and I heard different conversations. One person was trying to tell another something, and he said, “I know”, not letting the other finish because he already knew. (Pro.18:13) He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.) In the same crowd, educated people were having conversations with others, but the educated person never heard anything anyone else said because they were puffed up and boasting that they had a degree in this or a doctorate in that. They knew it all and yet knew nothing. The Lord asked, “How does this edify Me?” (1Ti.6:3-5) If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; (4) he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but doting about questionings and disputes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, (5) wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth… (2Ti.3:1-9) But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come. (2) For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, (3) without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good, (4) traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; (5) holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof. From these also turn away. (6) For of these are they that creep into houses, and take captive silly women laden with sins, led away by divers lusts, (7) ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. (8) And even as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth. Men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith. (9) But they shall proceed no further. For their folly shall be evident unto all men…)  To the right in that room were people bickering over trivial matters. One conversation that stands out is, “Who took my Kool-Aid?” I looked around and realized that all these people were carrying Bibles, and I realized they were all 'Christians'. The whole house was full of people professing to be Christians. The Lord asked, “How does this edify Me?” I said, “Lord, forgive us”. (Many worldly people associate 'religious fanatics' and cult members with Jim Jones. And they say things to Christians like, “Don't drink the Kool-Aid!” In other words, don't fall for the deceptions and traps of religion. James Warren Jones (May 13, 1931 – November 18, 1978) was an American cult leader, preacher, and self-professed faith healer. He launched The Peoples Temple in Indiana during the 1950s. Jones and his inner circle orchestrated a mass murder-suicide of himself and his followers in his jungle commune at Jonestown, Guyana, on November 18, 1978. Jones ordered and likely coerced the mass suicide and mass murder of 918 commune members, 304 of them children, almost all by cyanide-poisoned Flavor Aid (or Kool-Aid). (1Pe.5:8) Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour;) We went into another room and stood in the doorway. Small children were running around the room, jumping on chairs, sofas, pulling down curtains, and being very mischievous. Their parents were in the middle of the room, oblivious to what the children were doing -- “running wild”. They were so self-absorbed in what they were doing and their own desires that they were blind to what their children were doing. The Lord asked, “How does this edify Me?” I said, “Lord, I'm sorry”. (Many of God's people are not self-disciplined to stay in God's Word; therefore, the fruit that they bring forth is disorderly confusion and does not effectively edify the Body of Christ. (Isa.26:3) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee…) We went into another room and saw people holding their Bibles. They tried to step forward, saying, “Yes, the Lord has told me to do this”. But before they stepped forward, they stepped right back and said, “No, no, He didn't tell me”. I saw people holding their Bibles open, saying, “The Lord has shown me this”, and then saying, “No, no, He didn't show me anything”. Then I saw people holding phones, saying, “The Lord told me to say this”, and then, “No, no, never mind; He didn't say anything”. They were never sure of anything they did and were procrastinating in the name of the Lord. The Lord asked, “How does this edify Me?” (Jas.1:5-8) But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (6) But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed. (7) For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord; (8) a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.) We then went through sliding glass doors and saw a man sitting in a chair covering his face with his hands. He was being attacked by Christians who were standing around him and yelling, “How do you know that you know the Lord?” “Why did He tell you that and not me?” “Why do you think you are so privileged that you know and hear the Lord?” “Do you think you are somebody?” “You don't know your Word”. “You don't know God”. “Who do you think you are?” “How do you know you are not hearing demons?” The Lord asked, “How does this edify Me?”  (Gal.5:13-21) For ye, brethren, were called for freedom; only use not your freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through love be servants one to another. (14) For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. (15) But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. (16) But I say, walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (17) For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary the one to the other; that ye may not do the things that ye would. (18) But if ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law. (19) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, (20) idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties, (21) envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; of which I forewarn you, even as I did forewarn you, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.) I felt such conviction during this dream for not praying, fasting or reading my Word. (These are actions which would warn us away from dangers to come.) I have been guilty of letting my time be idle = idol. A few days later, on 9/04/11, (911) I received Ephesians 5 as a reminder. Briefly this chapter is about:   (Eph.5:1-2) Exhortation to brotherly love. (Eph.5:3-14) Cautions against several sins. (Eph.5:15-21) Directions to a contrary behavior, and to relative duties. (Eph.5:22-33) The duties of wives and husbands are enforced by the spiritual relation between Christ and the church.

This powerful exploration of Romans 10 confronts us with a beautiful paradox at the heart of the gospel: salvation is freely offered to everyone who calls on the name of the Lord, yet God sovereignly knows who will respond. We're challenged to hold both truths simultaneously - divine election and human responsibility - like viewing a cone that appears as both a circle and a triangle depending on our perspective. The message emphasizes that we live in prophetically significant times, with ancient biblical prophecies about nations like Persia (modern-day Iran) unfolding before our eyes. This isn't cause for panic but for peace, because we've read the end of the book and know God remains in control. The call is urgent: we are the generation chosen to proclaim Christ in these last days. Every believer is commissioned as a preacher, sent into the mission field of daily life to share the hope within us with gentleness and respect. Our lives should radiate such peace amid chaos that others ask what makes us different. The question isn't whether God's promise is available - it's whether we'll answer the call to be those with beautiful feet who carry the good news to a world desperately needing to hear it.Sermon Notes – Romans 10:13–21  --------------------------------  DETAILED NOTES  --------------------------------  I. The Promise Is Persuasive (vv. 13, Joel 2:32)  - “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”  - No boundaries: not race, class, morality, background, or performance.  - Tension:   - God elects, calls, saves (Rom 8:29–30).   - Yet the invitation is to “everyone.”  - Analogy: cone = circle from one angle, triangle from another; we lack the extra “dimension” to fully grasp how divine sovereignty and human responsibility fit together.  - In Joel 2:32 both sides appear:   - “Everyone who calls…shall be saved.”   - “…among the survivors shall be those whom the Lord calls.”  II. The Power of Preaching (vv. 14–15; 1 Pet 3:15; 1 Cor 1:18–21)  - Paul's “how” chain (reversed):   5. Beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news.   4. They can't preach unless sent.   3. They can't hear without someone preaching.   2. They can't believe what they've never heard.   1. They can't call on whom they haven't believed.  - Foundational issue: Do we know the good news well enough to share it?  - Preaching isn't just for pastors; every believer is “sent” (Eph 4:12).  - Our lives and testimonies are part of the message; God uses “the folly” of weak people with a perfect gospel to save.  - In a world of noise, fear (wars, economy, confusion), believers' peace and confidence are a powerful witness.  III. The Problem of Unbelief (vv. 16–21)  1. Lack of Faith  - Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ (v.17).  - Salvation is received only by faith in Christ's finished work (Rom 5:2; Eph 2:8; Heb 11).  - We are more “blessed” than those who saw Jesus physically but did not have to (John 20:29).  2. Willful Ignorance / Suppression (Ps 19; Rom 1)  - Creation universally proclaims God's glory; no one has a valid excuse.  - Evolution and materialism often used to dodge accountability to a Creator.  - If there is a Creator and an Author, then His standards are binding.  3. Pride (esp. Israel's example)  - Israel had maximum revelation yet often refused God.  - Called to be a light to the nations (Isa 49:6; Mic 4:1–2) but hoarded truth instead.  - Jonah: a prophet who would “rather die” than see Gentiles repent; a picture of nationalistic pride and spiritual hard-heartedness.  4. Love of Sin (John 3:16–21; Rom 1:32)  - People love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil.  - Not only practice sin but approve of others who do.  - We resist God like a child shouting “no” to every loving boundary.  IV. Our Moment in History  - Rapid fulfillment of prophecy; increasing pressure and confusion.  - God is purifying a people who:   - Hold to His Word,   - Refuse to compromise,   - Stand with biblical clarity in a dark, chaotic age.  --------------------------------  PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS  --------------------------------  1. Clarify the Gospel  - Write out the gospel in a few sentences; practice explaining it simply.  2. Live as “Sent Ones”  - Ask daily: “Lord, who are you sending me to today?”  - Look for people who notice your peace, then share the reason for your hope (1 Pet 3:15).  3. Strengthen Your Faith  - Spend regular time in Scripture—especially Romans, John, and Psalms—to deepen confidence in Christ.  4. Confront Pride and Sin  - Ask the Spirit to reveal areas where you:   - Assume you “deserve” salvation, or   - Refuse to surrender favorite sins. Repent quickly.  5. Grow in Bold, Gentle Witness  - Pray for boldness + gentleness.  - Set a goal: share your testimony or the gospel with at least one person this week.  --------------------------------  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  --------------------------------  1. How do you personally hold together “everyone who calls” and God's sovereign election without dismissing either?  2. On a scale of 1–10, how prepared do you feel to explain the gospel? What would help you grow?  3. Where have you seen God use your story (testimony) to impact someone else?  4. Which obstacle to belief hits closest to home for you: lack of faith, pride, or love of sin? Why?  5. In what ways might we be acting like Jonah—resenting or avoiding certain people or groups God wants to reach?  6. What specific steps can your group take to live more as “sent ones” in your workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods?

Het was een drastisch experiment. Een nieuwe natie beginnen met een tot in de puntjes uitgevoerde trias politica, 250 jaar geleden de meest moderne theorie van de Franse politieke filosofie. De Amerikanen durfden het aan, ze begonnen een republiek met een gekozen volksvertegenwoordiging, een gekozen staatshoofd van beperkte termijn en met onafhankelijke rechtspraak en een Hooggerechtshof. Vader des vaderlands George Washington werd dat staatshoofd, boven de partijen en gespeend van persoonlijke ambitie. Die volksvertegenwoordiging werd meteen gekozen, tussen november 1788 en maart 1789. Het experiment werd zonder omhalen concreet gemaakt en uitgeprobeerd. Lukte dat? Hoe dan? Merk je daar nu nog wat van? Is die volksvertegenwoordiging van toen nog herkenbaar in het huidige Huis van Afgevaardigden? Hoe werkt dat parlement in de dagelijkse praktijk? Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger duiken daar in met Pirmin Olde Weghuis, die in 2015 als jong medewerker op Capitol Hill rondliep en zo een blik kon werpen in die machinekamer van een wereldmacht, in dat hart van de historie van die 250 jaar oude democratie. *** Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend ons een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** Pirmins cheffin was een levende legende. Grace Napolitano was al in de 80 en vertegenwoordigde haar San Gabriel Valley in California al decennia. Noordwest van Los Angeles was haar district gevuld met suburbs met in meerderheid Latino-kiezers. Elke twee jaar kon zij als Democraat op hen rekenen bij weer een volgende herverkiezing. Als stagiair uit Nederland kon Pirmin overal rondkijken, assisteren bij contacten met dat district en Napolitano’s kiezers en zo de sfeer en dagelijkse werkzaamheden van het Huis meebeleven. En hij ontmoette ook andere legendes, zoals de rechterhand van Martin Luther King, ooit een rebelse studentenleider: John Lewis, de man van “Make trouble, good trouble.” Het Huis – samen met de Senaat het Congres - is een volwaardig deel van de trias en heeft een eigen kiezersmandaat. Al vanaf dag één was het een door en door politieke arena, ook al beriep men zich steeds op 'bipartisanship' en 'nationaal belang'. In het Huis wordt geknokt met machtsmiddelen. Bovendien is het Huis - anders dan in Europa gebruikelijk - de maker van de federale begroting. De speaker bezit hier de macht over de schatkist, niet de president! En de zittingstermijn van twee jaar dwingt de leden van het Huis permanent hun district en de achterban daar alle aandacht te geven. Pirmin Olde Weghuis zag ook dat in de praktijk. In de 250 jaar historie is veel veranderd, niet in het minst de locaties en faciliteiten van het Huis. Maar het opvallendst is toch hoe wéinig er veranderd is. Veel van de zeden, begrippen en machtsfactoren zijn nog altijd achttiende-eeuws en grijpen terug naar het bewind van legendarische voorzitters en Huis-leden die een groot stempel drukten op de geschiedenis van de democratie. De eerste speaker, Frederick Muhlenberg, zette al direct de toon bij het door en door machtspolitieke invullen van deze functie. Hij was politiek leider van de meerderheid van de nieuwgekozen leden én de voorzitter die de orde en agenda van het Huis bewaakte. Dat is sindsdien nooit meer veranderd. De meest legendarische parlementariër was niet een van de speakers, maar een voormalig president. Alleen John Quincy Adams werd na zijn termijn als president (1824-1828) lid van het Huis en excelleerde in wetgeving en strijd tegen de slavernij en voor de burgerrechten. 'Old man eloquent' stierf in zijn bankje tijdens een vergadering in 1848. Andere speakers waren minstens zo effectief en machtig. Henry Clay was bijvoorbeeld ook nog Senator, Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken en de grote inspirator van Abraham Lincoln. En een groot gokker, overigens. Nicholas Longworth was fameus om de elegante, moeiteloze manier waarmee hij de macht van de speaker over het Huis onaantastbaar wist te maken. "Een Tsaar, maar je had dat niet door." Fameuzer was nog dat hij trouwde met ‘de prinses van Washington DC', presidentsdochter Alice Roosevelt. Zij werd bijna honderd, ontmoette meer presidenten dan wie ook, was berucht om haar scherpe tong, machtige netwerk en als de ontdekker van Richard Nixon. Niemand was vaker en langer speaker dan 'Mister Sam'. Sam Rayburn was van 1913 tot 1961 lid van het Huis, invloedrijk wetgever voor de modernste infrastructuur en 17 jaar lang de speaker. Franklin Delano Roosevelt had ontzag voor hem, wist ook hoe loyaal hij was, wist van zijn onkreukbare integriteit en hoe hij de grootste staatsgeheimen - zoals de bouw van de atoombom - kon wegmoffelen in de begroting. Rayburn was een van de zeer weinigen die precies wist wat hier geprobeerd werd te ontdekken en te realiseren. Zijn protegé - net als hij uit Texas - was Lyndon Johnson, wiens carrière hij tot zijn dood met alle middelen bevorderde. Ale speakers na 'Mister Sam' zijn diens discipelen gebleken. Tip O'Neill in zijn openlijke machtsstrijd met zowel partijgenoot Jimmy Carter als met opponent Ronald Reagan. Nancy Pelosi als eerste vrouw die bijna zo lang als Rayburn diende en wier greep op het Huis en de president bijna zo legendarisch werd. De MAGA-speakers van nu kunnen niet in hun schaduw staan. Dat eigen mandaat binnen de trias politica hebben zij bijna geheel verspeeld. Ook daarom zullen de 'midterms' van november zo cruciaal blijken. *** Verder luisteren 250 jaar Verenigde Staten 281 - Fourth of July: Amerika reisgids voor politieke junkies https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/d1f6fb79-49b3-456e-a7b3-b09ddf2a5ae8 382 - 250 jaar Verenigde Staten: de Boston Tea Party https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/c44ec04f-9408-41be-b5e3-3fab8905ab66 519 - Thomas Jefferson, de revolutionaire schrijver van de Onafhankelijkheidsverklaring https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/62bc338c-78f6-4cba-a7ab-1718ce679e81 459 – Rolmodel George Washington https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/92f012be-cd93-4928-b3b3-5bef409c6bca 397 - Benjamin Franklin, Zijner Majesteits meest loyale rebel https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/18e40074-a4f4-4752-8dc9-6fbdaf8c91f0 513 – Tanks rollen door Washington DC, 250 jaar US Army https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/d60c7997-538c-4064-a0fc-b21dd2e2478d 494 - Trumps aanval op de geschiedenis en de geest van Amerika https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/ec4b170a-05a9-4af3-9010-c0986376dd3a 142 - De smerigste verkiezingscampagnes in de Amerikaanse geschiedenis https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/2975aea6-29e6-4756-acfa-b331cbcf4f0c Grote parlementariërs 473 - 2025. 200 jaar John Quincy Adams president https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/1aeb5474-57fe-49a8-a98a-d014372079c3 475 – Trumps rolmodel Andrew Jackson https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/06d493a9-b8fd-4fb9-a125-6399192697c0 481 - Donald Trumps nieuwe idool William McKinley, ‘de tarievenkoning’ https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/018eaa63-b81a-4b17-9342-e98ee53bf516 221 - Madam Speaker: de spijkerharde charme van Nancy Pelosi https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/e8781d8f-a367-4df5-9459-ab071fb9e4ac 472 - Winterboekeneditie - Nancy Pelosi 'The Art of Power' https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/8c25a5e4-9cee-4656-b226-8cbbb6f2c6a5 319 - Lyndon B. Johnson, politiek genie en manipulator van de buitencategorie https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/a333928b-67b0-4639-bf0e-349f28d0ae9d 202 - 4th of July: Joe Biden in het spoor van LBJ https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/ec961d35-9624-4d6a-ad5d-8d9c6148ed49 *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:45:57 – Deel 2 01:02:51 – Deel 3 01:38:21 – Einde See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LES 66Mijn geluk en mijn functie zijn één.Je zult ongetwijfeld hebben opgemerkt dat we in de laatste lessen steeds de nadruk hebben gelegd op het verband tussen het vervullen van jouw functie en het bereiken van geluk. Dit gebeurde omdat jij niet werkelijk het verband ziet. Er bestaat echter meer dan alleen maar een verband hiertussen: ze zijn hetzelfde. Hun vorm is verschillend, maar hun inhoud is volkomen gelijk.Het ego voert voortdurend strijd met de Heilige Geest over de fundamentele vraag wat jouw functie is. Zo voert het ook voortdurend strijd met de Heilige Geest over wat jouw geluk is. Het is geen wederzijdse strijd. Het ego valt aan en de Heilige Geest reageert niet. Hij weet wat jouw functie is. Hij weet dat het jouw geluk is.Vandaag zullen we proberen voorbij te gaan aan deze totaal zinloze strijd en uit te komen bij de waarheid omtrent jouw functie. We zullen ons niet inlaten met onzinnig geredetwist over wat die is. We zullen niet hopeloos verwikkeld raken in het definiëren van geluk en het bepalen van de middelen om dat te bereiken. We zullen niet toegeven aan het ego door te luis teren naar zijn aanvallen op de waarheid. We zijn alleen blij dat we erachter kunnen komen wat de waarheid is.Onze langere oefenperiode beoogt vandaag jouw acceptatie van het feit dat er niet alleen een heel wezenlijk verband is tussen je geluk en de functie die God jou heeft gegeven, maar dat ze in feite identiek zijn. God schenkt jou niets dan geluk. Daarom moet de functie die Hij jou gegeven heeft wel geluk zijn, zelfs als het iets anders lijkt. De oefeningen van vandaag zijn een poging aan deze verschillen in verschijningsvorm voorbij te gaan, en een gemeenschappelijke inhoud te onderkennen waar die in waarheid bestaat.Begin de tien à vijftien minuten durende oefenperiode met het herhalen van deze gedachten:God schenkt mij niets dan geluk.Hij heeft mij mijn functie gegeven.Dus moet mijn functie geluk zijn.Probeer de logica in deze opeenvolging te zien, ook al aanvaard je de conclusie nog niet meteen. Alleen als de twee eerste gedachten onjuist zijn, kan de conclusie onwaar zijn. Laten we daarom tijdens de oefening een ogenblik nadenken over de premissen.De eerste premisse is dat God jou niets dan geluk schenkt. Dit zou natuurlijk onwaar kunnen zijn, maar om onwaar te zijn is het nodig God te definiëren als iets wat Hij niet is. Liefde kan niet schenken wat slecht is, en wat geen geluk is, is slecht. God kan niet geven wat Hij niet bezit, en Hij kan niet bezitten wat Hij niet is. Als God jou niet uitsluitend geluk geeft, moet Hij wel slecht zijn. En het is deze definitie van Hem die jij gelooft als je de eerste premisse niet aanvaardt.De tweede premisse is dat God jou je functie heeft gegeven. We hebben al gezien dat je denkgeest slechts twee delen heeft. Het ene wordt door het ego beheerst en is samengesteld uit illusies. Het andere is de woonplaats van de Heilige Geest, waar de waarheid verblijft. Er zijn geen andere gidsen dan deze twee waartussen je kunt kiezen, en er zijn geen andere uitkomsten mogelijk als gevolg van je keuze dan de angst die het ego altijd verwekt en de liefde die de Heilige Geest altijd ter vervanging daarvan biedt.Dus moet het zo zijn dat jouw functie of door God wordt vastgesteld via Zijn Stem, of wordt opgesteld door het ego, dat jij gemaakt hebt om Hem te vervangen. Welk van beide is waar? Als niet God jou je functie heeft gegeven, moet het wel het geschenk van het ego zijn. Heeft het ego eigenlijk wel geschenken te vergeven, aangezien het immers zelf een illusie is en alleen de illusie van geschenken biedt?Denk hier vandaag tijdens de langere oefenperiode eens over na. Denk ook na over de vele schijnvormen die jouw functie in je denkgeest heeft aangenomen, en de talrijke manieren waarop jij hebt geprobeerd onder leiding van het ego verlossing te vinden. Heb je die gevonden? Was je gelukkig? Hebben ze jou vrede gebracht? We hebben vandaag heel veel eerlijkheid nodig. Herinner je de uitkomsten eerlijk en overweeg ook of het ooit redelijk was geluk te verwachten van iets wat het ego ooit heeft voorgesteld. Toch is het ego het enige alternatief voor de Stem van de Heilige Geest.Je zult naar waanzin luisteren of de waarheid horen. Probeer deze keuze te maken terwijl je nadenkt over de premissen waarop onze conclusie rust. Wij kunnen deze conclusie delen, maar geen andere. Want God Zelf deelt die met ons. Het idee van vandaag is een volgende reuzenstap om het gelijke als gelijk, en het verschillende als verschillend waar te nemen. Aan de ene kant staan alle illusies. Alle waarheid staat aan de andere kant. Laten we vandaag proberen in te zien dat alleen de waarheid waar is.Bij de korte oefenperioden, waarvan je vandaag het meest nut zult hebben als je ze tweemaal per uur doet, wordt deze vorm van toepassing voorgesteld:Mijn geluk en mijn functie zijn één, omdat God ze mij beide gaf.Het vergt niet meer dan een minuut, en waarschijnlijk minder, om deze woorden langzaam te herhalen en er even over na te denken terwijl je ze uitspreekt.Alle tekst- werk en handboek klassen van Een Cursus in Wonderen met Elbert nu te beluisteren en te bekijken op https://decursusmetelbert.nl

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In de schoonmaak werken veel vrouwen en mensen van kleur. Niet geheel toevallig is het óók een sector die totaal ondergewaardeerd wordt. Zonder de schoonmaak draait de maatschappij niet, toch is er weinig waardering voor het zware en belangrijke werk, zijn de rechten van schoonmakers niet op orde en is respect voor het vak en de mensen die erin werken ver te zoeken. Khadija Hyati kent de wereld van binnenuit en staat al jaren op de barricade voor betere werkomstandigheden voor mensen in de schoonmaak. Verder: een geit, de vloerenman, internationale vrouwendag en een conciërge die je zal verbazen. Ga voor de shownotes en het transcript naar damnhoney.nl/aflevering-272DAMN, HONEY wordt gemaakt door Marie Lotte Hagen en Nydia van VoorthuizenIn deze aflevering hoor je een advertentie voor Theater Rotterdam en Milieu Centraal: Sisterhood tourt door het land t/m 26 april. Ga voor meer info en kaarten naar theaterrotterdam.nl/sisterhood. Maak met je VvE een duurzaam thuis. Ontdek hoe verduurzamen binnen een VvE werkt op VerbeterJeHuis.nl/vve editwerk: Daniël van de Poppejingles: Lucas de Gier website: Liesbeth Smit DAMN, HONEY is onderdeel van Dag & Nacht Media. Heb je interesse om te adverteren in deze podcast? Neem dan contact op met Dag en Nacht Media via adverteren@dagennacht.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deze talkshow wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door MSI. Alle meningen in deze video zijn onze eigen. MSI heeft inhoudelijk geen inspraak op de content en zien de video net als jullie hier voor het eerst op de site.Drie heren zitten klaar in de studio van Gamekings om jouw weekend even goed in te luiden. We hebben het over Huey, JJ en Koos. Gedrieën verzorgen ze met hun vrolijke gekwebbel en soms pittige discussies voor een nieuwe, levendige episode van Einde van de Week Live. We hebben het natuurlijk over de talkshow waarin we steevast het belangrijkste game gerelateerde nieuws van de week doornemen. Met dit keer onder andere nieuws over Xbox's Project Helix, PlayStation en de PC ports, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, de nieuwe RPG van Bandai Namco en de invasie van Israël door Iran in Call of Duty. Dit en nog veel meer onderwerpen komen voorbij in de Einde van de Week Live van vrijdag 6 maart 2026.Ubisoft erkent eindelijk dat de remake van Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 'in the making' isIn andere onderwerpen wordt gesproken over GTA 6 dat al ‘speelbaar' is, de studio achter Stellar Blade die onafhankelijk van PlayStation wil verder gaan en Karen, The Game. Plus we gaan de komende weken volop in op de release van Crimson Desert. Een game waarvan de hype-meter hoog staat. Gaat het spel het allemaal waarmaken? De eerste previews beloven veel goeds...Stap nu over op KPN internet en krijg een Switch 2 of PS5 cadeauVanaf deze week heeft KPN een actie lopen die je als weldenkend gamer bijna niet links kunt laten liggen. Als je namelijk overstapt naar KPN internet en een tweejarig abonnement afneemt, kun je als welkomstcadeau kiezen uit een Switch 2 of een PS5. En we weten dat veel mensen nog een Switch 2 willen halen. Plus de gamers die in november GTA 6 willen spelen en nog geen PS5 hebben; die zijn ook erg gebaat bij deze actie. Hier vind je alle info, de voorwaarden en de plek om deze deal te sluiten. En oh ja, glasvezel is natuurlijk de beste optie (als die tenminste bij jou in de straat ligt). Heb je geen lag meer en op sommige plekken tot 4 g/bit up snelheden. Wel zo fijn als je onbekommerd wil gamen.Scoor snel kaarten voor het concert van Joe Hisaishi met beelden en muziek van Studio GhibliFans van Studio Ghibli, opgelet: op 2 en 4 oktober dirigeert de Japanse Joe Hisaishi in de Ziggo Dome het Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest. Zij spelen dan een selectie uit zijn meest geliefde filmmuziek, waaronder tracks uit de prachtige Ghibli-films Spirited Away, Ponyo en Howl's Moving Castle. Deze meeslepende muziek wordt versterkt door beelden van de films op groot scherm. Dit is gamemuziek zoals je het wilt beleven. Het concert van 2 oktober is uitverkocht, maar voor het extra concert van 4 oktober zijn hier nog tickets beschikbaar. Wees snel, want op = op.

Amerika opent samen met Israël een grootschalige aanval tegen Iran. Trump noemt als aanleiding het neutraliseren van de ''kwaadaardige activiteiten van Iran''. Maar tegelijkertijd klinken er vanuit de regering verschillende redenen. Waren het Iraanse raketten die Amerika zouden kunnen bereiken, een nucleair gevaar, of was het vooral de wens van Israël? Intussen zijn de gevolgen van dit conflict voelbaar. Volgens de Rode Halve Maan zijn en tot nu toe zo’n 1200 dodelijke slachtoffers. Er zijn Amerikaanse militairen, maar ook burgers in de Golfstaten en Israël omgekomen bij Iraanse tegenaanvallen. De olieprijzen stijgen en het conflict verspreidt zich als een olievlek over het Midden-Oosten. Over de Amerika Podcast In de Amerika Podcast nemen Bernard Hammelburg en Jan Postma je mee naar het Amerika van nu: een land dat onder Donald Trump opnieuw in rap tempo verandert. Wat betekent zijn beleid voor Amerikanen in rode én blauwe staten, voor de democratie? Wat is er nog over van the American Dream? Wat verandert Trumps koers voor ons in Europa? Hier hoor je de verhalen van de Amerikanen zelf. We nemen je mee naar het land van adembenemende landschappen, countrymuziek uit de autoradio en diners langs de highway. Maar natuurlijk ook juist naar de mavericks die deze clichés doorbreken. De Amerika Podcast zoekt naar de ziel van Amerika. Buitenlandcommentator Bernard Hammelburg vanuit New York en Amsterdam, correspondent Jan Postma vanuit Washington DC of ergens in een van de vijftig staten. Die zoektocht doen we samen met jou, want de Amerika Podcast is niet compleet zonder de vragen van onze luisteraars. Elke donderdag in je podcastfeed! Heb je een vraag, opmerking, kritiek of een compliment. Mail dan naar dewereld@bnr.nl of spreek je vraag in op de Amerika Podcast Whatsapp: 06-28135020. En wie weet win je de Amerika Podcast koffiebeker. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij o.a. ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Jan Postma is Amerikanist en werkt sinds 2009 waar hij meerdere programma's gepresenteerde waaronder BNR Bouwmeesters, Boekenstijn&de Wijk en Zakendoen. Sinds 2018 is hij correspondent in de Verenigde Staten, woonachtig in Washington D.C. Naast de Amerika Podcast maakt hij onder meer Postma in Amerika en is hij regelmatig te horen in de Ochtend‑ en Avondspits. Hij is tevens auteur van het boek De Trump Fluisteraars. Redactie Luc de Klerk Montage Jeanne Heeremans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rutger (38) leeft veel in angst en schuld. Hij voelt zich overal verantwoordelijk voor, stelt moeilijk grenzen en doet er alles aan om geen fouten te maken. Soms met depressieve periodes en paniekaanvallen tot gevolg. Hoe breekt hij los van alle angst?

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I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day of the week. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Visit PrayGiveGo.us for Patreon, Substack, Books & everything else! Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. A lot has happened in the Middle East this week. There is much to pray for, but I want to focus specifically on reminding us all to pray for the believers in the various countries in the middle of (or even in the periphery of) the current conflict: Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (those are just off the top of my head, although I think that covers most of the nations either bordering Iran or somehow involved in the conflict). I took a few minutes to put these nations into four groups, based on the similarities as to how they treat local Christians, or missionaries, within their borders. (Note: I am not an “expert” on the Middle East). Listen to the full podcast or read more for free on my Substack: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-persecuted-christians-in Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books +. Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day of the week. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Visit PrayGiveGo.us for Patreon, Substack, Books & everything else! Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. A lot has happened in the Middle East this week. There is much to pray for, but I want to focus specifically on reminding us all to pray for the believers in the various countries in the middle of (or even in the periphery of) the current conflict: Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (those are just off the top of my head, although I think that covers most of the nations either bordering Iran or somehow involved in the conflict). I took a few minutes to put these nations into four groups, based on the similarities as to how they treat local Christians, or missionaries, within their borders. (Note: I am not an “expert” on the Middle East). Listen to the full podcast or read more for free on my Substack: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-persecuted-christians-in Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books +. Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

Jan, Steven en Chris hebben een gast in de studio! Cynthia, die als vriendin van Hanneke met haar dates is gaan waterverven, schuift aan om met de jongens te gaan… Waterverven! Onder het genot van een glas kinderchampagne bespreken de mannen hoe Robin hoge ogen gooit met de manier waarop hij kennis maakt met de zoon van Pearl, die hem al stiefvader noemt! Over Elsje en Gilbert raken ze niet uitgepraat, maar niet op een positieve manier. De mannen zien weinig ‘echte’ liefde bij beiden, en verwachten dat de reünie voor een nieuwe wending in het verhaal gaat zorgen. In Andorra hangt de liefde in de lucht. André en Debbie lijken elkaar steeds meer te vinden, alleen moeten ze opletten dat de relatie niet te zakelijk gaat worden. Voor nu valt er nog genoeg te ontdekken, iets wat Debbie maar al te graag wil. Bij Claudia lijkt iets unieks te gebeuren, ze wil namelijk met Hans EN Victor verder daten. Een polyamoreuze relatie? Dat lijkt ver weg volgens Chris, want die mannen kunnen elkaar eigenlijk niet uitstaan. Er wordt in Noorwegen afscheid genomen van Thea bij Hans. Hij moet nu zijn gevoelens op een rijtje zetten, want kiest hij voor Thea of gaat hij toch voor het scenario waarvan Steven en Jan voor vrezen: Iris. Steven sluit op poëtische wijze de aflevering af. Met een lach en een traan draagt hij zijn gedicht voor, geïnspireerd op de woorden van Harm in zijn afscheidsgedicht voor Monique.We gaan samen de reünie van Winter Vol Liefde kijken en dat doen we in stijl:- Locatie: Huis van Iemand Anders (Van Woustraat 2, Amsterdam)- Datum: Donderdag 5 maart- Tijd: Vanaf 20:00 uur (zorg dat je je plekje bij een van de schermen claimt!)- Dresscode: Je mooiste, foutste of meest flitsende Apres-ski outfit. Voor de meest indrukwekkende verschijning hebben we een prijs klaarliggen!Verwacht een avond vol liefde, heerlijke ongemakkelijkheid en natuurlijk de scherpe samenvattingen van onze hosts. En vergeet niet: we spelen de Reality Check Bingo!Maak onderdeel uit van de energietransitie en werk aan het duurzame energienet van de toekomst. Bekijk alle mogelijkheden: werkenbij.alliander.comOntdek alle promoties tijdens de Honda Motorcycle Dealer Days en vind de ideale motor die je vergezelt op elk avontuur.https://www.honda.nl/motorcycles/range/offers/honda-motor-dealer-days.html?utm_source=Pod&utm_ medium=RC&utm_campaign=HMDD Nu 2 maanden Podimo voor 1 euro via podimo.nl/realitycheck Bingokaart: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fRFIm2Wu1L-CvxT1es9Vfl_X3TmKSSvl?usp=drive_link Heb jij een hot take, spannende achtergrondinformatie of wil je heel graag je mening met ons delen? Stuur ons dan een (voice)berichtje op Instagram. Op onze Instagram & houden we 24/7 alles voor je in de gaten houden uit Reality-TV land. Wil je adverteren in deze podcast? Dat kan! Mail naar adverteren@dagennacht.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom, Steven en Eva bespreken de kick-off aflevering van Boer zoekt Vrouw. We gaan de zes nieuwe boeren die op zoek gaan naar de liefde 1 voor 1 langs. Van Friesland tot Limburg en van Flevoland tot Zeeland: Yvon is in haar vertrouwde busje kriskras door Nederland gereden om Jan, Perry, Anne, Arianne, Maurice en Joey beter te leren kennen. Naar welke boeren kijken wij het meest uit? Voor welke boeren verwachten wij kruiwagens vol brieven? En voor wie zouden we zelf schrijven? We hebben het over speedtongen, windjes in de jacuzzi en heel veel sappige fruitmetaforen.Luister deze aflevering nu helemaal op Podimo. Heb je dat nog niet? Voor €1 euro heb je 2 maanden luister plezier!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Op woensdag 18 maart 2026 gaat Nederland weer ter stembus. Dit keer voor de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen. De taak van het lokaal bestuur is door de energietransitie in nog geen tien jaar fundamenteel veranderd. Gemeenten zijn onmisbaar voor het klimaat- en energiebeleid vanwege hun rol dichtbij burgers en bedrijven. Zij zijn de ‘regisseurs van de warmtetransitie' geworden en worstelen met complexe taken en uitdagingen. Van netcongestie tot windmolens en van ruimtegebrek tot slimme isolatie. Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger gaan hierover in gesprek met vijf toonaangevende energiewethouders uit vijf heel diverse gemeenten - van high tech wereldstad Eindhoven tot de kleinste in de provincie Noord-Holland, Oostzaan. Van vijf verschillende partijen. In het stadhuis van Eindhoven kruisen zij met elkaar de degens; vertellen van successen en frustraties, maar ontdekken daarbij ook vele thema's waarin ze van elkaar kunnen leren. Tobias van Elferen (D66) uit Nijmegen, Stijn Nijssen (VVD) uit Oostzaan, Rik Thijs (GoenLinks-PvdA) uit Eindhoven, Marco Verloop (SGP) uit Veenendaal en Maaike Zwart (Studenten Techniek In Politiek) uit Delft. *** Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt door de Nederlandse Vereniging Duurzame Energie, HollandSolar, NedZero, Energie-Nederland, Netbeheer Nederland, Energie Samen, Energy Storage NL, Energie Beheer Nederland en de gemeente Eindhoven. En natuurlijk met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend ons een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** Het Eindhovens Stadhuis is zelf een sterk voorbeeld van concrete aanpak op lokaal niveau van de energietransitie. Het jaren ‘60 monument is recent helemaal verduurzaamd met de meest effectieve snufjes. Wethouder Rik Thijs noemt het een bewijs dat ook moeizame objecten en buurten wel degelijk planmatig verduurzaamd kunnen worden. Inzet op isolatie op deze manier blijft immers de meest concrete, doeltreffende manier van besparing en energietransitie. Eindhoven, Nijmegen en Veenendaal hebben nog een andere fundamentele stap gezet: een eigen publiek energiebedrijf. Na jaren waarin de nadruk sterk lag op geprivatiseerd aanbod zien we grote gemeenten deze omslag maken. Toenmalig energieminister Rob Jetten bepaalde dat warmtebedrijven voor tenminste 51 procent in publieke handen moesten zijn. Elk van de gemeenten kiest daarbij voor een eigen aanpak. Maar ze zien op allerlei punten vergelijkbare obstakels en uitdagingen. Het dilemma tussen de promotie van individuele keuzes voor warmtepompen en collectief aanbod van warmtenetten is nu echt urgent aan het worden, zegt Maaike Zwart. Groot probleem is dat het rijksgeld voor die netten nog ontbreekt. Vanuit Nijmegen benadrukt Tobias van Elferen dat allianties met woningcorporaties essentieel zijn, omdat daarmee netten voor duizenden woningen tegelijk mogelijk worden. Die corporaties moeten dan wel kúnnen meedoen en geen onvoorziene risico's zien opdoemen. PG merkt op dat deze ontwikkeling in zekere zin een herhaling is van wat Nederland onderging na 1870, toen gemeenten ineens eigen 'gasfabrieken' en andere publieke bedrijven gingen exploiteren. Bij die warmtenetten kan ingespeeld worden op nieuwe ontwikkelingen en nieuwe energiebronnen. Veenendaal werkt met aardwarmte als bron voor een nieuwe bouwlocatie. Delft is een echte voorloper bij zulke geothermie, mede dankzij het wetenschappelijk onderzoek van de Technische Universiteit. Dezer dagen werd een omvangrijk nieuw project gestart. In Veenendaal zoekt Marco Verloop zoveel mogelijk samenwerking met bedrijven om hen te motiveren de energietransitie als eigenbelang te erkennen. Energie delen met elkaar en met buurgemeenten helpt daarbij de grootste risico's van netcongestie te omzeilen: 'local for local' opwekken van energie. Beetje cynisch erkent hij dat Vladimir Poetin zich daar als de ijverigste bondgenoot van zijn gemeentebestuur ontpopte. Het waar mogelijk en met alle middelen omzeilen van netcongestie is een thema waar elk van de wethouders licht wanhopig van wordt. Want hoe uniek elke gemeente ook is, de dreiging van de gevolgen van hardnekkige netcongestie voelen ze allemaal. Een kleine gemeente als Oostzaan heeft dan nauwelijks een apparaat om hier zelf beleid bij te maken. Meeliften met de provincie, met andere medeoverheden en vooral ook slimme trucs durven uithalen zijn de wapens van wethouder Stijn Nijssen in zijn beleidsarsenaal. "Soms moet je gewoon toch de Calimero-kaart trekken”, zegt hij. Maar in Oostzaan en andere gemeenten is ook dat niet genoeg om burgers windmolens op land dichtbij de bebouwing te accepteren. Calimero ontmoet hier NIMBY: niet in mijn achtertuin. Nijssens verzet ontmoet bij zijn vier collega's best wat begrip. Net zo lastig is de ruimtelijke impact van de energietransitie. Van tienduizenden transformatorhuisjes in buurten en dorpen tot hoogspanningstracés door beschermd landschap, het zijn allemaal concrete realiteiten waar gemeenten voor worden geplaatst. Een wat minder directieve, meer meedenkende houding en communicatie van het Rijk en grote partijen als TenneT wordt regelmatig gemist. Niet minder dringend is de behoefte tijdrovende complexe procedures aan te pakken. Maar ook daar geldt: niet van bovenaf afkondigen zonder de concrete know how bij de gemeenten erbij te betrekken. Marco Verloop zegt het zo: "We hebben straks een circulaire economie of we hebben geen economie meer." Dat besef kleurt ook de reactie van de vijf wethouders op de komst van het kabinet-Jetten. Gunstig stemt hen de duidelijk positieve toon en het wervend perspectief. Zorgelijk en kritisch vragen ze om 'boter bij de vis'. Rik Thijs vraagt zich zelfs af of het Klimaatakkoord zo nog wel overeind staat. *** Kijken De live opname van deze aflevering (met beeld!) *** Verder luisteren 562 - De uitgestoken hand van D66, VVD en CDA https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/562-de-uitgestoken-hand-van-d66-vvd-en-cda 557 – Hoe overleeft Rob Jetten het premierschap? Uitdagingen en risico's voor de nieuwe minister-president https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/557-rob-jetten-minister-president-tips-en-trucs-voor-de-nieuwe-premier 536 - Het Grote Energie Verkiezingsdebat https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/536-het-grote-energie-verkiezingsdebat 516 – Files op het elektriciteitsnet: de energietransitie dreigt slachtoffer te worden van het eigen succes https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/54ccc73e-4200-4dbc-87c8-213c70e97491 499 - EU-klimaatdiplomaat Tony Agotha, speciaal gezant in turbulente tijden https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/67f2462a-3dff-4dc9-9436-34ee42e75f3c 471 - De verduurzaming is Nederlands grootste verbouwing ooit https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/e5cdb7b1-3c0a-4bb7-b180-ce3955e93887 435 - Klimaat en Groene Groei: Sophie Hermans heeft grote ambities, maar wordt het haar mogelijk gemaakt? https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/435-klimaat-en-groene-groei-sophie-hermans-heeft-grote-ambities-maar-wordt-het-haar-mogelijk-gemaakt 415 – Klimaatbeleid: de inhaalslag van Nederland in Europa https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/b6c685db-4cdd-4135-a8b7-f148ede7238d 389 - De lange en hobbelige weg naar een klimaatneutraal Nederland https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/4f1a53f7-01a8-482f-9d8d-873ffa005f3d 369 - Klimaatminister Rob Jetten (D66) https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/6c04c7bb-7d1d-4ad4-9e18-39750951de37 358 - Gesprek over ambitieus klimaat- en energiebeleid met Henri Bontenbal (CDA) https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/a157fa76-9412-4707-bc3b-f52a157aa6b1 338 - Hoe de stikstofcrisis de energietransitie vertraagt. En: wat intussen wél met sprongen vooruitgaat https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/44ca8c95-3d97-4311-ae55-f56bc5dd165c *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:30:51 – Deel 2 01:03:23 – Deel 3 01:16:22 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2) Leaked freemason guidelines for the destruction of the Catholic Church https://www.knightsrepublic.com/single-post/leaked-masonic-guidelines-for-the-destruction-of-the-catholic-church 3, 4) How to reconcile Scripture teaching “Christ made one Sacrifice for sins forever” (Heb 10:12), and the Catholic Church calling the Mass a “Sacrifice”

Recorded live at the Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) in Tucson, AZ, this episode features Kristi Novak of HEB.   Kristi discusses what it looks like to manage leafy vegetables in today's environment — shifting weather patterns, water constraints in Texas and Mexico, vendor changes, and ongoing tariff conversations.   We cover:   • How climate and water availability are affecting supply • What vendor realignment looks like in practice • Diversifying sourcing without overreacting • Why prioritization matters when everything feels urgent   “We're always going to face challenges. It's just different every time.”   A practical conversation about retail decision-making in a volatile market.   Recorded live at SWIPE 2026.

Deze vodcast wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door KPN Glasvezel. Alle meningen in deze video zijn onze eigen. KPN Glasvezel heeft inhoudelijk geen inspraak op de content en zien de video net als jullie hier voor het eerst op de site.Welkom bij Gamekings Daily, een gaming vodcast waarin twee presentatoren van Gamekings praten over de laatste ontwikkelingen in de wereld die videogames heet. Vandaag heeft Jasper opnieuw plaatsgenomen aan de desk en behandelt hij samen met JJ een aantal topics game gerelateerde topics die hen beiden opvielen. Zo praten ze over de nieuwe game waar God of War creator Cory Balrog mee bezig is. Het zou iets nieuws zijn, maar wel binnen een bekende franchise. Het lijkt erop dat we nu weten waar deze game over gaat. De twee praten ook over het gerucht dat de Call of Duty franchise niet langer day one op Xbox Game Pass verschijnt. Microsoft loopt daar gewoon te veel geld mis. Deze topics zijn te zien en te horen in de Gamekings Daily van dinsdag 3 maart 2026.God of War wordt Goddess of WarEen ander onderwerp in deze editie van GK Daily is de wens van Blizzard om films en tv-series van hun IP's te maken. We citeren: "Elk van onze IP's zou een van de beste lineaire media-ervaringen kunnen zijn die de wereld ooit zou kunnen beleven." Zijn de heren het met deze nogal stevige uitspraak eens of kan Blizzard met deze ambitie van een koude kermis thuiskomen? Stap nu over op KPN internet en krijg een Switch 2 of PS5 cadeauVanaf deze week heeft KPN een actie lopen die je als weldenkend gamer bijna niet links kunt laten liggen. Als je namelijk overstapt naar KPN internet en een tweejarig abonnement afneemt, kun je als welkomstcadeau kiezen uit een Switch 2 of een PS5. En we weten dat veel mensen nog een Switch 2 willen halen. Plus de gamers die in november GTA 6 willen spelen en nog geen PS5 hebben; die zijn ook erg gebaat bij deze actie. Hier vind je alle info, de voorwaarden en de plek om deze deal te sluiten. En oh ja, glasvezel is natuurlijk de beste optie (als die tenminste bij jou in de straat ligt). Heb je geen lag meer en op sommige plekken tot 4 g/bit up snelheden. Wel zo fijn als je onbekommerd wil gamen.

In this retail heat map episode, Carol Spieckerman decodes retail's biggest retail stories and reveals the common threads. From Target's new CEO Michael Fiddelke's rapid-fire executive changes to Costco's beautifully boring consistency driving $4.8 billion in membership fees, Carol connects seemingly disparate headlines to show how retail's great sorting process continues. Plus, surprising insights into Gen Z's restaurant preferences (spoiler: bundt cakes beat McDonald's) and why Asian beauty retailer Sukoshi is poised to disrupt Ulta and Sephora's dominance.Key TakeawaysTarget's leadership shake-up reveals strategic priorities – New CEO Fiddelke consolidates merchandising under one leader, expands the board with Nike's John Hoke and ex-Walmart executive Steve Bratspies, and redeploys 500 positions to improve in-store experience. Carol analyzes why Target is doubling down on its traditional strengths (merchandising, design, marketing) while Walmart operates like a space-age technology company.Mall transformation isn't death, it's just different – With 1,200 malls remaining versus 1,500 in 2005, nearly half of redevelopments become mixed-use properties serving housing, healthcare, education, and community needs. Carol explains why prime real estate with existing infrastructure creates golden opportunities for developers.Costco's membership model generates unshakeable loyalty – Membership fees account for 50-65% of Costco's total profit, enabling razor-thin product margins while the iconic $1.50 hot dog combo (unchanged since 1985) drives customer devotion. Carol explains why "the worst Costco is like the worst pizza" and how tribal store loyalty eliminates comparison shopping.Gen Z restaurant preferences signal broader retail shifts – From Nothing Bundt Cakes to 7 Brew's service-focused coffee model beating Starbucks, Generation Z (ages 13-28) gravitates toward authentic, value-driven brands over corporate legacy names. Carol reveals why concepts like First Watch and Longhorn Steakhouse thrive by delivering Instagram-worthy experiences at accessible prices.Regional grocers and beauty disruptors prove specialization wins – H-E-B, Publix, Wegmans, and Hy-Vee succeed by leaning into regional identity rather than chasing national scale, while Canadian beauty retailer Sukoshi's 200+ Asian beauty brands create discovery experiences that big-box retailers can't replicate. Both examples show how focused expertise trumps broad mediocrity.The Retail RealityCarol identifies three crucial success factors for 2026: picking a lane and executing flawlessly (like Costco's pricing consistency), securing operational fundamentals before chasing innovation (Target's store-focused strategy), and tracking generational shifts that reshape entire categories (Gen Z's authentic service expectations, Asian beauty's permanent influence). The episode reveals how December's "flat" retail sales actually demonstrate consumer resilience amid tariff uncertainty and economic headwinds, with higher-income households maintaining confidence as middle and lower-income consumers grow cautious. Companies thriving through retail's ongoing transformation understand that operational consistency beats marketing theatrics, regional authenticity often outperforms national scale, and younger consumers reward genuine value over brand legacy. Want to be a guest on Spieckerman Speaks Retail? Contact team@spieckermanretail.comCheck out more of Carol's retail insights and updates Follow Carol on LinkedInFollow Carol on Twitter

Het moment suprême, je kon er niet omheen: de beer Gilbert is los. Dook, Timo en Stephanie hebben met verbazing gekeken en hopen vooral dat Elsje oké is. Dook geeft Claudia een sticker en een brevet; zij is namelijk het perfecte voorbeeld van hoe het wel moet. En Stephanie ziet weliswaar het goede in de mens. Maak onderdeel uit van de energietransitie en werk aan het duurzame energienet van de toekomst. Bekijk alle mogelijkheden: werkenbij.alliander.com Nu 2 maanden Podimo voor 1 euro via podimo.nl/realitycheck Bingokaart: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fRFIm2Wu1L-CvxT1es9Vfl_X3TmKSSvl?usp=drive_link Heb jij een hot take, spannende achtergrondinformatie of wil je heel graag je mening met ons delen? Stuur ons dan een (voice)berichtje op Instagram. Op onze Instagram & houden we 24/7 alles voor je in de gaten houden uit Reality-TV land. Wil je adverteren in deze podcast? Dat kan! Mail naar adverteren@dagennacht.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"And let us consider one another so as to incite one another to love and good works, not abandoning our own assembling together, as the custom with some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more as you see the day drawing near." (Heb 10:24-25) This week we continue the series titled,  “Exhorting One Another”, with testimonies from brothers and sisters on their experiences of endeavoring with the Lord in their daily life and participating in the Lord's move in Europe. These testimonies were given during a gathering for working saints at the 2024 Thanksgiving Conference in Atlanta, GA.The original recording can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndTeTyz5J-o&t=3344s

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2026 quarter 1, lesson 10 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Uniting Heaven and Earth. Christ in Philippians and Colossians”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Complete in Christ”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God.  Reading: Colossians 2; Heb. 7:11; Isa. 61:3; 1 Cor. 3:6; Deut. 31:24–26; Rom. 2:28, 29; Rom. 7:7. Memory Text: “So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ” (Colossians 2:16, 17, NKJV). (February 28 - March 6)  Sunday (John Dinzey) - The Wisdom and Knowledge of GodMonday (Jill Morikone) - Rooted and Growing in ChristTuesday (Shelley Quinn) - Nailed to the CrossWednesday (James Rafferty) - Shadow or Substance?Thursday (Ryan Johnson) - “Commandments of Men Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org  Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Ilka (52) kan ontzettend jaloers worden, vooral als haar vriend gaat salsadansen. Ze voelt de dag ervoor al stress opkomen en vervolgens blijft ze nog dagen jaloers, verdrietig en boos. Ze heeft geen reden om haar vriend te wantrouwen en daarom wil ze heel graag van deze gevoelens af.

Women of the BibleIn this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.In this first study we will start with Eve.Eve was the first woman. Independent and curious, she disobeyed Yahweh's commands. She ate the forbidden fruit, (more on this later) setting forth major change in the Garden of Eden - and human history.Although man and woman have different roles to play within marriage, as far as our standing with Yahweh is concerned we are equal. We are both created in the image of Yahweh. We were both called to subdue the earth. In our last study we finished up on Eve there in Chapter 3. Before I continue with Eve in Chapter 4 allow me to read from the Apocrypha Book ‘LATIN ADAM AND EVE'I will begin in Chapter 41   knew = Sexual intercourse. This is the first specific mention of sex in the Bible. The term knew or “to know” is a polite way of saying they had sexual relations, and the term is used often in the Bible in this sense (Genesis 4:17, 4:25, 38:26, Judges 11:39, 1 Samuel 1:19).conceived = Second conception (Abel). Cain = ‘possession' Born first (serpents son). I have gotten etc. = Read as: "I have gotten a son with the help of Yahweh:" ('ish 'eth Yahweh). Eve had no idea what was going on here, she did not know that Cain was from the serpent (Satan).Gotten = The origin is based on the resemblance of sound between Cain and the Heb. root kaw-nah—‘to acquire'.2              And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.  again = Hebrew word # 3254; yacaph (yaw-saf'); a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing). In other words, Eve continued in labor and had the second of twins.OK, now If Eve bore Cain and then continued in labor and bore Abel, what do you have? Twins of course! And If Adam had her once, and the serpent had her once, and Yahweh told her that her punishment would be to bear children (plural, and most specifically male) in sorrow (not the pain of delivering children), and that her children's children would always be enemies, even murder! What do you have? What's shaping up here?Can One Baby Have Two Different Biological Fathers? The Rare Phenomenon of Heteropaternal Su-per-fee-cun-dationThe extremely rare, but scientifically possible, occurrence known as heteropaternal superfecundation allows for a woman to conceive twins (or higher multiples) with two different biological fathers. This happens when separate eggs are fertilized by sperm from separate acts of intercourse within a short period.3  an offering. = This is the first mention of worship in Scripture, The religious instinct is part of man's nature, and sacrifice is the earliest outward expression of that worship. Its purpose was to express acknowledgment of His bounty to the Giver of all.5.  but unto Cain. = Unlike Abel's, his sacrifice is rejected because of the difference of spirit in which it was offered. The Lord looks to the heart. Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell = in disappointment and dejection. Cain's anger was undoubtedly rooted in pride. He couldn't bear that his brother was accepted before Yahweh, and he was not. It is even possible that this was public knowledge if Yahweh consuming the sacrifice with fire indicated acceptance.Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

Pastor Jordan Boyce speaks on the topic, "Joseph: Forgetful and Fruitful".Forgiveness makes you forgetful of the past, so you can be fruitful in the present.====================

Heb 11:17-22

Do we tremble at His Word as it speaks to our spirit man? If we're in covenant relationship with God, and with others, we must know that He has the power of provision in everything we need as we surrender everything we have. John 21:5-23 / 2Tim 2:20-3:5 / Acts 9:1-9 / Heb 6:9-12 / 2Cor 3:4-6 / Gal 2:19-21 / Mark 14:36 / Rom 9:16-18 / John 21:18

A sermon from Deuteronomy 34 on the death of Moses—focusing not only on Moses' final moments, but on how he lived in light of a pending, certain death. The message traces the context of Moses' exclusion from the Promised Land (Numbers 20), the seriousness of sin as a denial of God's holiness, and the reality that forgiven sin can still carry temporal consequences. It then highlights Moses' steady faith after God's firm "no" (Deut. 3), showing how true reward is ultimately found not in earthly blessings but in "seeing Him who is invisible" (Heb. 11). The sermon closes by emphasizing God's sovereignty over life and death, the right place of grief, and the believer's hope of final resurrection and seeing Christ face to face.

1Cor 13:13; Psa 33:18; Heb 11:1; Psa 71:14; Psa 42:11; 1Th 1:3;Mic 7:7: 1Pet 1:21; Mat 12:21;Rom 15:13; Col 1:27; 1Pe 3:15Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-jesus-says--4116133/support.

A sermon from Deuteronomy 34 on the death of Moses—focusing not only on Moses' final moments, but on how he lived in light of a pending, certain death. The message traces the context of Moses' exclusion from the Promised Land (Numbers 20), the seriousness of sin as a denial of God's holiness, and the reality that forgiven sin can still carry temporal consequences. It then highlights Moses' steady faith after God's firm "no" (Deut. 3), showing how true reward is ultimately found not in earthly blessings but in "seeing Him who is invisible" (Heb. 11). The sermon closes by emphasizing God's sovereignty over life and death, the right place of grief, and the believer's hope of final resurrection and seeing Christ face to face.

De State of the Union van Donald Trump deze week was de langste ooit. Maar daarin wist de president niet de zorgen over inflatie en dure boodschappen weg te nemen. Bijna twee uur lang nam Trump het woord. Sommige congresleden hielden het niet vol en dommelden zichtbaar weg, maar de president zelf bleef onvermoeibaar doorgaan. De boodschap: Amerika beleeft een 'golden age'. De economie draait, de grenzen zijn onder controle en het land staat er beter voor dan ooit. Er was veel aandacht voor die economie en weinig voor het buitenland. En dat terwijl Trump zich de afgelopen tijd toch erg veel bezighoudt met het buitenland. Trump schuurde ook langs de grenzen van de rechtstaat met zijn uithalen naar de het hooggerechtshof na de uitspraak over de importheffingen. In het Congres zitten vier rechters op de eerste rij terwijl de president hun uitspraak 'ongelukkig' noemt en een juridisch ‘plan B’ belooft om zijn beleid te redden. En Trump probeerde tijdens zijn toespraak ook de Democraten uit de tent te lokken. Lukt het de Democraten om de juiste houding aan te nemen tegenover Trump in aanloop naar de midterms? Over de Amerika Podcast In de Amerika Podcast nemen Bernard Hammelburg en Jan Postma je mee naar het Amerika van nu: een land dat onder Donald Trump opnieuw in rap tempo verandert. Wat betekent zijn beleid voor Amerikanen in rode én blauwe staten, voor de democratie? Wat is er nog over van the American Dream? Wat verandert Trumps koers voor ons in Europa? Hier hoor je de verhalen van de Amerikanen zelf. We nemen je mee naar het land van adembenemende landschappen, countrymuziek uit de autoradio en diners langs de highway. Maar natuurlijk ook juist naar de mavericks die deze clichés doorbreken. De Amerika Podcast zoekt naar de ziel van Amerika. Buitenlandcommentator Bernard Hammelburg vanuit New York en Amsterdam, correspondent Jan Postma vanuit Washington DC of ergens in een van de vijftig staten. Die zoektocht doen we samen met jou, want de Amerika Podcast is niet compleet zonder de vragen van onze luisteraars. Elke donderdag in je podcastfeed! Heb je een vraag, opmerking, kritiek of een compliment. Mail dan naar dewereld@bnr.nl of spreek je vraag in op de Amerika Podcast Whatsapp: 06-28135020. En wie weet win je de Amerika Podcast koffiebeker. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij o.a. ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Jan Postma is Amerikanist en werkt sinds 2009 waar hij meerdere programma's gepresenteerde waaronder BNR Bouwmeesters, Boekenstijn&de Wijk en Zakendoen. Sinds 2018 is hij correspondent in de Verenigde Staten, woonachtig in Washington D.C. Naast de Amerika Podcast maakt hij onder meer Postma in Amerika en is hij regelmatig te horen in de Ochtend‑ en Avondspits. Hij is tevens auteur van het boek De Trump Fluisteraars. Redactie Luc de Klerk Montage Jeanne Heeremans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TCU's energy internship program is back for round two and the results are kind of wild. What started as a summer experiment with business students who knew zero about oil and gas turned into kids giving no-notes presentations on legacy well economics in just ten weeks. Nikki Morris, Executive Director of TCU's Ralph Lowe Energy Institute, and Ryan Haggerty, Owner at RHR Oil and Gas, break down the field trips from Diamondback frac sites to 70 year old vertical wells, how AI is changing the game for young talent but still can't replace the crusty old timer making the final call, and why the industry's biggest problem with 150,000 orphan wells in Texas might need a proactive solution before Washington forces one.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io0:00 Intro and field trip recap from Riot's bitcoin mining site to Corsicana2:45 First impressions of the oilfield and the stiletto boots story5:22 How students connected the dots seeing wells in person8:21 Why basic energy education is missing from schools10:30 Overview of TCU's energy programs and student workers13:00 How Ryan and Nikki connected through the Fort Worth chamber17:32 AI vs tribal knowledge and the great crew change debate19:07 The HEB data scientist story that shocked an operator21:48 Ryan's legacy well project and what the students discovered25:14 The pyramid of problem solving and where AI fits28:40 What's next for the students and the upcoming TCU Energy Symposium30:52 Nuclear energy gaining traction with SMRs and molten salt reactors34:02 The orphan well crisis and incentivizing proactive plugging37:28 Where to find Ryan and Nikkihttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA         I TRIMESTRE DEL 2026Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchJUEVES 26 DE FEBREROEL PODER DEL EVANGELIO Lee Colosenses 1:28, 29. ¿Cuál es el enfoque de Pablo aquí? ¿Por qué crees que el adjetivo “todo” se repite en tres ocasiones en diferentes formas (“todos”, “toda”, “todo”)? El centro de la predicación de Pablo era Cristo y este crucificado (1 Cor. 1:23). Según Efesios 5:27, el propósito del sacrificio de Cristo es “presentarla para sí una iglesia gloriosa, sin mancha ni arruga ni cosa semejante; antes, que sea santa e inmaculada”. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de la predicación del evangelio por parte de Pablo era “presentar a todo hombre perfecto en Cristo” (Col. 1:28). Lo hace enseñando y amonestando; es decir, exponiendo los diversos puntos de la doctrina y la práctica cristianas (2 Tes. 2:15; 1 Tim. 4:11; 5:7; Tito 1:9) y advirtiendo acerca de las consecuencias de rechazar el evangelio y de los peligros de los falsos maestros (Hech. 20:29-31; Rom. 16:17). Así es como crecemos para convertirnos en cristianos maduros, aceptando las enseñanzas de las Escrituras y prestando atención a sus advertencias. La madurez es un concepto importante. Los padres de un bebé recién nacido celebran cada hito del desarrollo de su hijo: las primeras palabras, los primeros pasos y las primeras frases leídas. ¿Qué padre no se alarmaría si su hijo no caminara o no hablara después de varios años? El crecimiento y el desarrollo son normales y esperables. Lo mismo ocurre en la vida cristiana. La palabra griega traducida como “perfecto” (teleios) significa “maduro”, “completo”, “plenamente desarrollado”. A medida que el cristiano crece y se desarrolla espiritualmente, percibe cada vez mejor la profundidad de la Ley de Dios y el hecho de que sus requisitos son “inmensos” (Sal. 119:96) y que su jurisdicción se extiende a “los pensamientos y las intenciones del corazón” (Heb. 4:12). De allí que Pablo utilice la palabra “amonestando” o “aconsejando” (NVI) en Colosenses 1:28, pues hay camino que “parece derecho, pero al fin conduce a la muerte” (Prov. 14:12). El discernimiento espiritual proviene del conocimiento de la Palabra de Dios y de la dirección del Espíritu. Las falsas enseñanzas suelen tener algo de verdad, pero añaden o quitan algo a lo que dice la Biblia (ver Isa. 8:20). Por eso suelen tener éxito, ya sea haciendo que las personas duden de lo que Dios dice o al menos cuestionando si ello es realmente posible o aplicable a nuestros días. Debemos ser prudentes como serpientes, pero sencillos como palomas a la hora de distinguir entre la verdad doctrinal y el error. ¿Qué significa ser “perfecto en Cristo” (Col. 1:28)? ¿De qué manera la comprensión de lo que Jesús hizo por nosotros en la Cruz responde esta pregunta? 

This is from our 100th podcast episode, and we felt it was time to say, "toda raba," thanks so much. This is a good opportunity to learn how to thank someone profusely and cynically in Hebrew. Hear the all-Hebrew Episode   New Words and Expressions: Toda – Thanks – תודה Toda al ha-osher – Thanks for the happiness – תודה על האושר Toda la-el – Thank God – תודה לאל Toda le-mishehu al mashehu – Thanks to someone for something – תודה למישהו על משהו Be'emet toda raba – I really thank you very much – באמת תודה רבה Mamash / Hamon / Ma-zeh toda – I really thank you – ממש / המון / מה-זה תודה Be-toda – With thanks – בתודה Be-toda me-rosh – Thanks in advance – בתודה מראש Asir toda – Grateful – אסיר תודה Ani modeh – I thank – אני מודה Lehodot le-mishehu al mashehu – To thank someone for something – להודות למישהו על משהו "Hakol nachon, ani mode ba-ashma" – Everything is true, I plead guilty – הכל נכון, אני מודה באשמה Lehodot be mashehu – To admit to doing something – להודות במשהו Ani ma-ze mode lach – I really thank you – אני מה-זה מודה לך Ratsiti lehagid toda – I wanted to say thanks – רציתי להגיד תודה Ratsiti lehodot lachem – I wanted to thank you guys – רציתי להודות לכם Ma omrim? – What do you say? – מה אומרים Hodot le- – Thanks to – הודות ל   Guy's parting monologue: בשבוע שעבר חווינו פה סופת חול ואבק ברמות לא מוכרות. זה הגיע עם חום ולחות, והיה ממש קשה לנשום. הסתגרנו בבתים עם המזגנים. מדי פעם יצאתי עם כרמלה הכלבה לטיולים קצרים, אבל גם היא, עם הפרווה שלה, לא נהנתה מהם במיוחד. אנחנו אמנם במזרח התיכון ורגילים למזג אוויר חם, אבל זו אחת מסופות האבק הכי קשות שהיו פה אי פעם. עכשיו, לאט לאט, משתפרת איכות האוויר   Playlist and Clips: Yishai Levy – Toda (lyrics)  Yoni Rechter – Even Min Ha-lev (lyrics) Boaz Ma'uda – Asir Toda (lyrics) Omer Adam – Mode Ani (lyrics) Yonatan Razel – Ilu Pinu (lyrics) Eviatar Banai – Tipa shel Or (lyrics) Ep. 330 about guilt, ashma HEB

Mike Voigts is a great man of God, and he loves a lot of the same things I love – spiritual formation, the life of prayer, Asbury Seminary. He also loves HEB … more on that later. His focus is on personal and community spiritual direction … drawing connections between spiritual traditions in the global church. He served as a professor at Asbury SEminary for nine years, and now serves as the lead pastor of Waco First Global Methodist Church. He has written The Fourth Degree of Prayer (Cascade, 2022) and Letters of Ascent: Spiritual Direction in the Letters of Bernard of Clairvaux (Wipf & Stock, 2013). A great contemplative life … enjoy this conversation. 

The slimmed-down crew is back in the building this week! We kick things off by catching up on life, AAU basketball media days, and the incredible experience of shooting our first official comedy specials right here at the club. Then, we get into the wild stuff—we call out Target for their questionable Black History Month merch and spark a hilarious debate on the different "vibes" at Houston grocery stores (H-E-B vs. Target vs. Whole Foods). We also dive deep into relationship dynamics, debating if 35 is truly a man's prime, whether you'd pass a lie detector test for your partner, and why the dating pool is shrinking. Plus, we salute J. Cole for his brilliant grassroots marketing run and close out the show with an important conversation on men's mental health. Follow the crew: @ThePourHorsemen @ShyThugg | @HardbodyKiotti | @Phi1TheDon | @LebronaldPalmer I @yo.dj.silk I @armourie.official Production Crew @TheJohnSims | @1Kharyy Shot at @TheHiveHouston Hurt At Work? Contact our partners at https://crockett.law for all of your legal needs. @bankonbriantx is ready to help. Join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/thepourhorsemen By supporting us, you're not just a listener but a valued part of our community. Use our Code POUR at Bluechew.com for your discount. Follow The Pour Horsemen on Instagram @thepourhorsemen and email at thepourhorsemen@gmail.com. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: 06:42 - Taping Official Comedy Specials at The Hive 12:06 - Target's "Questionable" Black History Month Gear 14:07 - The Houston Grocery Store Draft 19:30 - Is 35 a Man's Prime? 24:34 - The Clifton Powell Debate 28:16 - Dating, Honesty & The "Lie Detector" Test 41:29 - J. Cole's "The Fall Off" Guerrilla Marketing 45:18 - Men's Mental Health Awareness 49:45 - Outro: The Shrinking Dating Pool & Lowering Standards #ThePourHorsemen #Podcast #Houston #TheHive #JCole #Relationships #MensMentalHealth #HEB