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Being intentional seems to be a consistent hallmark of followers of Christ. Because Christ is our best example of intentionality. Intentionality is defined as being deliberate or purposeful. How about you? How are you working with intentionality today? In the office, with your co-workers, intentionally representing Christ and showing His love and patience to everyone you come in contact with? Most days we may just be unconsciously going through our work day. We invite you to begin today by going before the father and asking Him: "Here's all I have, what do YOU want me to do with it today? What is YOUR priority today, Lord?" And then living that out as we step into our work, and every other place our feet may wander. 

 The phrase “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him” comes from Job 13:15 and is one of the most profound declarations of faith in the entire Bible. 1. “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him” This is one of the most profound statements of faith in the Bible. Job is saying that even if God allows him to die, he will still trust in Him. It reflects a deep, unconditional faith—a belief that God's purposes are good, even when they seem painful or incomprehensible. Faith in suffering: Job has lost nearly everything—his wealth, his children, and his health—yet he refuses to turn away from God. A test of devotion: This echoes themes found elsewhere in Scripture, such as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3:17-18, where they declare that even if God does not rescue them from the fiery furnace, they will not bow to another god. 2. “But I will maintain mine own ways before Him” Here, Job asserts his integrity. While he trusts God, he also maintains that he has done nothing to deserve his suffering. This shows that: Job does not see his suffering as punishment for sin. His friends argue that he must have sinned to suffer this much, but Job insists he has lived righteously. He wants to present his case before God. This foreshadows Job's later plea for an audience with God (Job 31). The Bigger Picture Job's statement reveals a deep paradox of faith: Trusting in God even when His actions are painful and confusing. Holding onto personal integrity while still surrendering to God's sovereignty. This verse is a challenge to all believers—can we trust God even when life is at its worst? Job's faith ultimately points to Jesus, who on the cross cried, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46) yet still submitted to the Father's will.    

Being intentional seems to be a consistent hallmark of followers of Christ. Because Christ is our best example of intentionality. Intentionality is defined as being deliberate or purposeful. How about you? How are you working with intentionality today? In the office, with your co-workers, intentionally representing Christ and showing His love and patience to everyone you come in contact with? Most days we may just be unconsciously going through our work day. We invite you to begin today by going before the father and asking Him: "Here's all I have, what do YOU want me to do with it today? What is YOUR priority today, Lord?" And then living that out as we step into our work, and every other place our feet may wander. 

Those in Sardis have a good reputation.  The bad news is that this reputation is INACCURATE.  They look alive but are truly dead in all the important ways. Yet, they still have a chance for restoration.  The Biblical process is Repenting.  I'm pretty sure you'd want to be in the Book of Life. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't mind your name called out in heaven before the Father and the angels. Finish well. Go to Him today so you can go with Him tomorrow. Go to Him HERE so you can be with Him THERE.  Bewithme.us bewithme.us@gmail.com

“He in Us; We in Him” Here author and teacher David A. Holland continues an eye-opening analysis of what the risen Jesus directly revealed to Paul about His Person, His mission, and what He accomplished for us. In this episode, we explore Paul's unique understanding of an extraordinary mystery. Namely, how the new birth simultaneously puts us “in Christ” while placing Him “in us” and that reality's mind-blowing implications for you.

Listen as host, ​⁠Mark Minard , sits down with guest, ​⁠Apollo Fresh, Hip Hop Artist who's hit song, JoJo POSE, has more than 80 Million Streams on Spotify, 38 Million views on YouTube, shares his unbelievable story behind the story of almost losing his mind, being sucked into the abyss a dangerous cult, and how he learned to break free, elevating his mindset, discovering Hip-Hop fame through anime, authenticity, ​⁠and much more! Check out Apollo Fresh Music and Connect with Him Here:

Being intentional seems to be a consistent hallmark of followers of Christ. Because Christ is our best example of intentionality. Intentionality is defined as being deliberate or purposeful. How about you? How are you working with intentionality today? In the office, with your co-workers, intentionally representing Christ and showing His love and patience to everyone you come in contact with? Most days we may just be unconsciously going through our work day. We invite you to begin today by going before the father and asking Him: "Here's all I have, what do YOU want me to do with it today? What is YOUR priority today, Lord?" And then living that out as we step into our work, and every other place our feet may wander.

Lesson 8: Du'aBismillah.With no plan, no script, and no idea what I'd end up talking about, I decided to record (instead of write) the final lesson in the “8 lessons in 8 years” series.So you get to hear my super imperfect podcast, and I'm totally fine with that. I think. InshaAllah the next episode will be better. (I need topic suggestions btw, thankyouuu!In this episode, I spoke about du'a and how we need to make du'a for our marriage too.Allah is so near and He wants us to ask Him ❤️Here's the du'a I mentioned:It is related that Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (رضي الله عنه) used to use these supplications a lot:اللَّهُمَّ أَلِّفْ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِنَا، وَأَصْلِحْ ذَاتَ بَيْنِنَا، وَاهْدِنَا سُبُلَ السَّلَامِ، وَنَجِّنَا مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ، وَجَنِّبْنَا الْفَوَاحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي أَسْمَاعِنَا، وَأَبْصَارِنَا، وَقُلُوبِنَا، وَأَزْوَاجِنَا، وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا، وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ، وَاجْعَلْنَا شَاكِرِينَ لِنِعْمِكَ مُثْنِينَ بِهَا عَلَيْكَ، قَابِلِينَ لَهَا، وَأَتِمِمْهَا عَلَيْنَاAllahumma allif baina qulubina, wa aslih dhata bainina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa-najjina minad-dhulumati ilan-noor, wa jannibnal-fawahisha ma dhahara minha wa-ma batana, wa barik lana fi asmaina, wa absarina, wa qulubina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyyatina, wa tub ‘alaina innaka anta-Tawwabur-Rahim, wa-j'alna shaakireena lini'mik muthneena biha 'alaik, qaabi-lina laha, wa ati-mimha 'alainaO Allah! Reconcile our hearts, amend what is between us, guide us to the paths of peace, save us from the darkness [and admit us] to light, and save us from obscenities, inwardly or outwardly, and bless our hearing, seeing, hearts, spouses and offspring. And accept our repentance, indeed You are the Ever Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful, and make us thankful for Your favors. All praise is due to You. Accept our good deeds and complete them for us.P.S. Jazakallah khair to the lovely ladies who agreed to listen to the podcast and gave their beautiful feedback and encouragement. I appreciate you more than you know.With lots of love and a truckload of du'a,Maryam This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sistersflourish.substack.com

Being intentional seems to be a consistent hallmark of followers of Christ. Because Christ is our best example of intentionality.   Intentionality is defined as being deliberate or purposeful.   How about you? How are you working with intentionality today? In the office, with your co-workers, intentionally representing Christ and showing His love and patience to everyone you come in contact with?   Most days we may just be unconsciously going through our work day.   We invite you to begin today by going before the father and asking Him: "Here's all I have, what do YOU want me to do with it today? What is YOUR priority today, Lord?" And then living that out as we step into our work, and every other place our feet may wander.

1 John 2:3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. True Christians Obey God's Word God wants us to know Him. Jesus Christ” (Jude 4). The true grace of God teaches us “to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age” (Titus 2:12). So after setting forth God's grace, John goes on to show that those who have truly experienced it will show it by living in obedience to His Word.  1 John is a book of assurance based on knowledge of the gospel and matching lifestyle of love and obedience (cf. The book of James). You can know that you truly know Christ if you walk in obedience to His Word. V3 Obedience is the outward visible proof of salvation God wants us to know that we know Him. By This or “these things” refers to all that John has written, which includes three tests of genuine faith: obedience, love, and sound doctrine. John proposed a test whereby we can measure our practical knowledge of God (Father and Son, 1:3). He said, look at your response to God's revealed will. All believers know God to some extent (John 17:3). Christianity is not just knowing about God or knowing certain doctrines or following certain moral precepts. It is essentially to know God. Jesus said (John 17:3), “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” Christianity at its heart is, knowing God personally through Jesus Christ, who revealed God to us. If you do not know Him, you are not a Christian, no matter how correct your doctrine or how faithful your church attendance. You may have been raised in the church and you may always have adhered to Christian morality. But if you do not know God personally, you are not saved. However some know Him more fully than others do (John 14:7-9, 21-23). John's point was that our personal experiential knowledge of God will affect the way we live, and the way we live, obediently or disobediently, will reveal how well we really know God. In the parable of the sower, those represented by the rocky soil that received the word with joy certainly would have claimed to believe. The same would be true of the thorny soil. But only the fourth type, the good soil, brought forth fruit with perseverance (Luke 8:5-15). That parable shows that if a person truly believes, he will endure trials and root out the weeds of the world. But it takes some time to determine this. How can we know if a profession of faith is genuine, saving faith? Look at the fruit that comes from it. But fruit takes time to grow. In 2 Peter 1:10, the apostle exhorts us to “be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; …” Why would anyone need to be diligent to make certain about this, if assurance is something that accompanies initial faith? Peter indicates that making certain about our calling and election is somewhat tied to our deeds subsequent to initial faith. He adds (2 Pet. 1:10-11), “for as long as you practice these things [the qualities that he has just listed], you will never stumble; for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.” This emphasizies that the Christians of these traumatized churches can have the full assurance of their salvation despite the false teachings they were hearing. One of the evidences for true conversion is obedience to the Light (both Jesus and the gospel, cf. Luke 6:46). Even in the OT obedience was better than sacrificial ritual (cf. 1 Sam. 15:22; Jer. 7:22-23). Obedience does not bring or secure salvation, but it does evidence salvation. It is not the basis (cf. Eph. 2:8-9), but the fruit (cf. The way that we know that we truly have come to know God is by walking in obedience to His Word. Ro 2:8 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness--indignation and wrath,  2Th 1:8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.  1Pe 3:1 ¶ Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives,  1Pe 4:17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? (NKJV) Joh 14:15 ¶ "If you love Me, keep My commandments.  Joh 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.  Joh 14:24 "He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father's who sent Me.  Joh 15:10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. (NKJV) Mt 15:8 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me.  Mr 7:6 He answered and said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written: 'This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. (NKJV) Eph. 2:10 James 2:14-26 1Peter 1:13-16 Eph 2:2-3…Unsaved Heb 12:5-11 – Discipline Mt. 10:28 - "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. V4 False Christians – 1Jo 2:4 He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 2:4 "The one who says" This marks John's diatribe format. Lu 6:46 "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say? If a person says he knows God intimately but is not obedient to the revealed will of God, he is a liar.  Furthermore, God's truth does not have a controlling influence over his life (cf. 1:8, 10). "I have come to know Him" The false teachers were claiming to know God, but were trying to separate salvation from godly living. They were separating justification from sanctification. They claimed superior (i.e., secret oral teachings from Jesus) knowledge of God, but their lifestyles revealed their true motives (Luke 6:43-45). "and does not keep His commandments" This speaks of habitual lifestyle action. Our lives reveal our spiritual orientation (cf. Matthew 7; 1 John 3:6,9). 1 John 2:4 expresses the truth negatively, while 2:5 expresses the same truth positively. "is a liar" There is nothing worse than self-willed deception! Obedience is evidence of true conversion. You shall know them by their fruit (cf. Matt. 7:15-23; Luke 6:43-45; 1 John 3:6,9). John calls several religious people (teachers, preachers) liars (cf. 1 John 1:6; 2:4,22; 4:20). They are religious but not right with God (cf. Matt. 7:21-23)! 1 John 1:7 ‒ "If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in darkness, we lie" 1 John 2:4 ‒ "if one says, 'I have come to know Him, and does not keep His commandments,'" he is a liar 1 John 2:22 ‒ "Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ" 1 John 4:20 ‒ "if someone says, 'I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar" 1 John 2:5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.  "but whoever keeps His word" This speaks of habitual lifestyle action. Obedience is a crucial aspect of covenant faith. This is the central message of 1 John and James. One cannot say He knows God and yet reject both the living Word and the written Word by lifestyle sin (cf. 1 John 3:6,9)! V5 Know – 26 Times – Speaking to the Gnostics Keep – 10 Times "By this we know that we are in Him" Here again is the emphasis on believers' ability to have a faith confidence in their relationship with God. The concept of our being in Him ("abiding," cf. 1 John 2:6) is a repeated theme of John's writings (cf. John 14:20,23; 15:4-10; 17:21,23,26; 1 John 2:24-28; 3:6,24; 4:13,16). 1Jo 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. 2:6 "abides" The NT also declares that both the Father and the Son abide in us (cf. John 14:23 and 17:21). Notice that even in a clause which emphasizes assurance there is the need for, and implied warning, of "ought" (cf. 1 John 2:6, "abides in Him"). The gospel is a conditional covenant with rights and responsibilities! V6 abides – remains or stays John 15:4-10 – Vine and the Branches  "ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked" This is another emphasis on "true faith" as lifestyle faith (cf. James 2:14-26). Faith is not only a decision, but an ongoing personal relationship with Jesus that naturally issues in daily Christ like living. Eternal life has observable characteristics! This is parallel to 1 John 1:7. The goal of Christianity is not just heaven when we die, but Christlikeness now (cf. Rom. 8:29-30; 2 Cor. 3:18; Gal. 4:19; Eph. 1:4; 1 Thess. 3:13; 4:3; 1 Pet. 1:15)! We are saved to serve. We are sent on mission as He was sent on mission. As He laid down His life for others, so we too, must see ourselves as servants (cf. 1 John 3:16). John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32 Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.  hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.net https://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions

In Nathanael we seek a sincere seeker coming to find the Lord. -Have you found the Lord- Are you seeking Him- Here is a plea to get alone and think over life's great questions, to learn what Christ has done, and to come to him with an open mind even if we have doubts. Great things are promised to those who find Christ.

Being intentional seems to be a consistent hallmark of followers of Christ. Because Christ is our best example of intentionality. Intentionality is defined as being deliberate or purposeful. How about you? How are you working with intentionality today? In the office, with your co-workers, intentionally representing Christ and showing His love and patience to everyone you come in contact with? Most days we may just be unconsciously going through our work day. We invite you to begin today by going before the father and asking Him: "Here's all I have, what do YOU want me to do with it today? What is YOUR priority today, Lord?" And then living that out as we step into our work, and every other place our feet may wander.

Welcome to today's episode with Steven Seghers, CEO at the Hooray Agency. We talk about how he got his start, and basically jumped right into his career path for this past almost thirty years. We talk about how he focused the business and worked to get the left and right brain to be working together. We talk about a whole bunch of great stuff, what the Hooray Agency is looking to do. We talk about how the world is yearning for a revival and there is a plan and hope. We then get to talk about biking and basketball. If you want to go for it, go for it. Connect with Him Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenseghers/ https://twitter.com/stevenseghers https://www.hooray.agency/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-reset-podcast/support

The Divine Madmen The Bauls -- a group of mystic minstrels from Bengal -- set in motion a movement so subtle, and yet powerful that territorial boundaries have ceased to matter : geographical (India - Bangladesh), sectarian (Vaishnava Hindus and Sufi Muslims) or definitional (religious, cultural, spiritual) merge when it comes to the Bauls. A handful of such Bauls across generations have shaped the Bangla culture in such myriad ways that it is indeed one of the masterpieces of oral and intangible heritage of humanity. Tagore articulates the core belief of the Bauls : Amar praner manush achhé prané Tai heri taye sakol khane Achhe shé nayōntaray, alōk-dharay, tai na haraye-- Ogo tai dekhi taye jethay sethay Taka-i ami jé dik-pané The man of my heart dwells inside me. Everywhere I behold, it's Him! In my every sight, in the sparkle of light. Oh I can never lose Him -- Here, there and everywhere, Wherever I turn, right in front is He! Rightfully called "The Honey Gatherers," Parvathy Baul, born Moushumi Parial, is one such practitioner and teacher of the Baul tradition. She is also an instrumentalist, storyteller and painter. Dressed in a traditional Saree with a tilak on her forehead, untied, matted long hair, holding a single-stringed Iktara and a small duggi drum in her hand, and playing it beautifully, Parvathy Das Baul’s appearance on the stage dazzle her audience. She has offered her performances in over forty countries. Her music enthrals audiences from all over the nation beyond the seas. “Kichu din mone mone”, “Sri charon pabo bole” and “Ghiri ghiri ghiri nache” are a few of the most loved songs. Over more than three decades, Parvathy has had a graceful journey of devotion and represents the melodious Baul tradition. She stumbled upon Baul music through a blind Baul strumming an ektara while on a train journey to Bolpur.  Though her gurus (octogenarian Sanatan Das Baul and 97-year old Shoshanko Goshai) were rather unwilling to accept a female disciple, her deep inquiry into the Baul tradition and her spirit of surrender convinced them to accept her as their disciple. Parvathy's current life-work is to preserve this tradition by curating the various Baul songs which have been relayed through oral traditions. Her work has taken shape through Ekathara Kalari, her non-profit institution promoting ancient Indian spiritual traditions, with an emphasis on Baul arts and practice and Tantidhatri, a conglomeration of ‘women who hold the strings’ to celebrate women who perform art forms. An ashrami herself, she is currently instrumental in giving life to Sanatan Siddhashram, named after her Guru Sanatan Das Baul as a tribute to Sanatan Das Baul’s vision of having an ashram for minstrel Bauls.   The paths charted by the wayward seem strange. And why not, when the word Baul has its origin in the Sanskrit word Vatula ("mad", from vayu - "air" or "wind") and is used for someone who is possessed or crazy, or from Vyakula, which means "restless, agitated." No wonder that Tagore writes, "That is why, brother, I became a madcap Baul. No master I obey, nor injunctions, canons or custom. Now no men-made distinctions have any hold on me, And I revel only in the gladness of my own welling love. In love there's no separation, but co-mingling always. So I rejoice in song and dance with each and all." ​ "Make your life into a prayer." — Sanatan Das Baul  Join us this weekend in conversation with Parvathy Baul moderated by one of our volunteers, Gayathri, as they talk about the Baul way of life.

"That’s not like Him." Have you ever found yourself saying that about someone you know and love? When God's face seems hidden, when circumstances in your life make it seem as if God is not hearing your prayers, have you ever wondered, "That's not like Him"? Here's where faith clings to God's mercy alone and trusts the Savior who has revealed Himself, and His mercy, to us in His Word.

In John's early ministry we see that, because Christ alone is the Savior all people need, our calling is to point others away from ourselves to Him- Here we see both how John fulfilled Old Testament prophesy about a forerunner who would point to the coming of Christ, and how we must likewise point people to Christ

How is the plan and decree of God in eternity worked out in history- What does it mean to 'redeem'- Can we 'redeem culture'- What does it mean that Christ will 'unite all things' in Him- Here we see that God's eternal purposes enter our world through redemption, revelation, and restoration.

  THE ONLY TRUE GOD, Chapter 11 of The Church and The Gospel by Ogden Kraut  http://www.fundamentallymormon.com/2019/09/the-only-true-god-chapter-11-of-church.html?m=1 This Is Life Eternal . . . The Prophet Joseph Smith once said: There are but a very few beings in the world who understand rightly the character of God (TPJS, p. 343) And again- The things of God are of deep import; and time and experience and careful and ponderous and solemn thoughts can only find them out. (TPJS, p. 137) We never can comprehend the things of God and of heaven, but by revelation. We may spiritualize and express opinions to all eternity; but that is no authority. (TPJS, p. 292) I want to ask this congregation, every man, woman and child, to answer the question in their own hearts, what kind of a being God is? Ask yourselves; turn your thoughts into your hearts, and say if any of you have seen, heard, or communed with Him? This is a question that may occupy your attention for a long time. I again repeat the question-What kind of a being is God? Does any man or woman know? Have any of you seen Him, heard Him, or communed with Him? Here is the question that will, peradventure, from this time henceforth occupy your attention. The [148] scriptures inform us that “This is life eternal that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.” (DHC 6:303)

How do we respond when we encounter God and get an instruction from Him? Here’s our message today on Acts 10 where we unpack how revivals often begin with just one yes to God’s call.

There is one time in the Bible when the Lord challenges us to prove that He will keep His promises. In Malachi 3, He does this even though Israel is defiant and disobedient, mocking His call to trust and follow Him. So if He promised to bless them if they would turn from their sin, how much more will He bless His faithful children who trust and live wholeheartedly for Him? Here, He establishes three pre-requistes for our giving, telling us to test His promise that He will pour out blessing that is beyond measure.