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The Sunday before Theophany On Repentance and Its Relationship to Beauty and Love 2 Timothy 4: 5-8;  St. Mark 1: 1-8 “Behold, I will send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight;” After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.  I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Sandals – he knew humility (despite the many temptations he faced for pride!).  The problem is that we don't: we must listen to and heed St. John's message (as found in St. Matthew 3:2); “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand”.  This is not some prophecy of doom, but a revelation that God is among us – and the warning that we need to prepare if we are to meet Him well. “We need to repent?  We need to change?  Why?”  Some preachers might come at this by pointing out the many temptations that we succumb to, call us to account for the resulting sin, and explain the need for contrition,  confession, and absolution.  I want to come at it from a different direction: I want to focus on how this call for repentance flows naturally from one of the central components of our faith about the world and how it works.  Specifically, I want to explain how an appreciation for the existence of beauty should naturally lead us towards repentance (and from repentance to glory). Why come at it this way?  Because I am concerned about our faith.  There are strong attacks being made against Christianity, and I am not sure that people with a lukewarm and superficial faith can withstand them; people whose faith is not informed by deeper knowledge and experience will drift away.  There is a sense in which that might be useful – I am not sure how much good a superficial belief does a person, and we have all seen first hand the detrimental effect that nominal Christians have on the internal life of our parishes, not to mention their witness to the broader community.  God says of such people – through St. John the Theologian - that He will vomit such people out of His mouth (Revelation 3:15-17)!  No one wants to be vomited out of the mouth of God – and we do not want it to happen.  This is why we must evangelize the lukewarm Christians in our midst.  And it is not enough to give them a set of rules, describe how they have broken these rules, and then call them to repentance.  Nor is it enough to give them more words that describe what it is that the true Christian believes or what Orthodoxy is.  We must do everything we can so that they can personally experience the literal Truth of God's grace.  Ideally, this would happen through our worship together, but without an appreciation for the deeper nature of the things that worship taps into (the “Old Magic” as Aslan puts it in the Narnia series), it does little more than provide sentimental entertainment.  People need to be taught so that they can enjoy the fruits of worship; they need to be taught so that they “may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13b)  I am not talking about the removal of doubt, but the answer to every thinking Christian's prayer; “Lord I believe; help me in my unbelief!” (St. Mark 9:24; St. Luke 17:5).  I think that one of the best ways to strengthen our faith and counter these new attacks –  and especially the misleading reductionism of the militant atheists – is to focus on the fundamental existence of beauty, morality, and love and the implications of this ontology for us.  Today I will focus on the sacramental ontology of beauty. 1.  Beauty is basic, it is real, and it is eternal. When we say that something is “beautiful”, we do not mean that it interacts in a pleasurable way with the conglomeration of memories that culture and experience has put into our minds: we mean that it has a specific quality to it.  It is beautiful.  When we say that we like such a thing, what we really mean (or should mean, if we practice humility) is that it is actually likable.   Yes, our description of beauty is filtered through our culture and experience - how could it not be?  But there is a quality of beauty that flows into this world as a continual outpouring of the absolute Beauty of her creator.   Just as the warmth of the sun points to the heat of that great star, so to does beauty serve as a sure sign that there is more to this world than our personal enjoyment of it. 2. Beauty is NOT for passive entertainment.  It is interactive.  Enjoyed properly, it draws us outside of ourselves as we participate in this special quality.  We can be selfish in our encounter with it, simply appreciating how it makes us feel; but we get even more out of it when we release the tethers of selfishness and really lose ourselves in a good piece of art or music or, better yet, worship.  When this happens, we experience something right and true: we encounter and commune with something wonderful outside of ourselves.  And when the exhibition is over, the concert has ended, or we have come to the end of the book or movie or service; the memory of it awakens within us a longing for more.  Our hearts have been enlarged by the time we have spent in communion with greatness.  Beauty resonates within us and nourishes and increases our capacity for it.  Once this process has begun, things change.  After this, we find that when we are separated from Beauty, there is an ever larger empty space inside that needs to be filled.  We want to enjoy it more; we want to fill our nights and days with it.  We want it to become part of our lives – in, short, we want to become one with Beauty; to sacrifice everything for the sake of Goodness becomes our most earnest desire.  Were such a consummation not possible, the existence of such transcendent Beauty would be the cause of the greatest despondency.  But the Good News is that consummation is possible.   God desires it and has satisfied our mutual longing through the Gift and Grace of His Son.  This is the Gospel: that Beauty has become Incarnate not just so we can appreciate Beauty, but so that we can join Him in His Beauty.  Through Him we can be made beautiful. Which is simply another way to say that encounters with true beauty are sacramental (mysterious): something fundamental is revealed through them, and by participating in these encounters, the seed  of glory within us is nourished and we become more beautiful, perfect, and godly ourselves.  But this does not happen automatically. 3.  Becoming beauty.  There are many wrong ways to try this: we do not become beautiful through surgery or going to concerts or even just by coming to the Divine Liturgy (the greatest gift of beauty offered on this earth).  We do it by embracing the deeper virtue.  We do it by submitting ourselves to its logic and allowing it to transform our lives in its image.  Let me paraphrase an old saw (how Michelangelo created David out of stone): if we want to become beautiful; then we start with what is already there and remove all the bits that aren't right.  If we want to participate in the experience of beauty, then we cannot do things that are ugly.  We cannot be ugly ourselves.  Which brings me to a critical point:  it isn't enough to look in the mirror to tell the difference between good and bad (beauty and ugliness) within us – our pride and psychoses do not let much of the truth in there.  Our pride will either completely overlook many of our obvious warts and defects (perhaps even calling them “beauty marks” or, just as bad condemn things that are actually God-pleasing,  No, we do not have enough discernment to affect the necessary changes on our own.  We need help.  We need to turn our attention away from ourselves toward the source of beauty; the standard of perfection; the wellspring of everything that is good.  Christ is Goodness and Beauty Incarnate.  When we encounter Him, when we live our lives within the rays of the Sun of Righteousness, we will know the essence of beauty; we will desire more; and we will want to change our lives so that we can better bask in and reflect His glory. Which is simply another way of saying not just that “Beauty will save the world, but  “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.”  

I am ecstatic about today's conversation with my friend, Tracy Steel!! We have been friends for many years before finally meeting in 2019. This conversation was the first one we have had in years! Tracy is the author of "A Redesigned Life," which came out in 2019. She shares about her journey from battling an eating disorder and the pressure of numbers to finding true freedom in Christ. Hear about her experiences as a retired Air Force spouse, moving nine times in the first 13 years of marriage, and raising two children. She also discusses her role as the Women's Ministry Director at a church in Phoenix, her ministry work, and how God has used her story to help others. Enjoy this conversation and we both pray that is will help you and others in your life today! Bio: Tracy Steel graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in interior design and has a master's degree in biblical and theological studies from Phoenix Seminary. Moving from one type of interior design to another, she then worked in full-time ministry, serving as the Director of Female Students at Scottsdale Bible Church from 2003-2007, and most recently as the Associate Minister to Women at Scottsdale Bible Church from 2020-2021.  Currently, Tracy serves as the Women's Ministry Director at Palmcroft Church, is also the Co-Director of LIFT, and the Co-founder of My Only Aim & Every Life Ministries Director of Leader Development.Through these growing parachurch ministries, and through her involvement in her local church, Tracy delights in helping women of all ages and stages of life grow closer to God; enabling them to walk in the purposes and giftings He has given them. Tracy's husband, Chad, is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel, and she is the proud mother of two teenagers, Jackson and Katie. When she isn't stuck in the school pick up line or flying off to enjoy another adventure with her pilot husband, Tracy enjoys speaking at women's ministries events nationwide and is the author of “Images of His Beauty,” and “A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God's Purpose When Life Doesn't Go as Planned.” Anchor Verse: Psalm 73:25-26 John 16:33 Isaiah 41:10 Connect with Tracy: Website: https://tracymsteel.com/  Email: tracy@tracymsteel.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracymsteel/  Book: A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God's Purpose When Life Doesn't Go As Planned: https://a.co/d/67EDX9z  Ignite Influence: A Woman's 12 week Discipleship Course For more information:https://myonlyaim.com  ***We love hearing from our listeners! Sharing your thoughts through reviews is a fantastic way to be a part of our podcast family and contribute to the conversation. If you've enjoyed our podcast, leaving a review is quick and easy! Just head to Apple podcasts or wherever you are tuning in and share your thoughts. Your feedback makes a big difference!***

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Presbyterian Mt. Laurel, NJ is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The King in His Beauty Subtitle: Psalms Speaker: Matthew Fisher Broadcaster: Grace Presbyterian Mt. Laurel, NJ Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/23/2024 Bible: Psalm 45:1-9 Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: One Desire: To Gaze on His Beauty Speaker: Ben Davenport Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/2/2024 Bible: Psalm 27:1-6 Length: 44 min.

ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS 6:10-17 Brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. There is much evil in this world.  It causes so much suffering.  We know that something needs to be done.  But how can we confront it?  It has marched through the institutions – and so we find ourselves outnumbered and outgunned.  How are we supposed to win this war?  And then, in today's epistle reading, we are reminded what is available to us:  the whole armor and weaponry of God. Those of us who have come to Orthodoxy from outside often feel this most acutely, but we have all seen first-hand how inadequate heterodox theologies are to deal with the hideous strength of the powers of the world.  Becoming Orthodox can feel like getting a whole set of power-ups.  We gird up our loins – our passions – with the self-assurance of the truth and then up-armor with +5 Breastplate of Righteousness, the +5 Shield of Faith, the +5 Helmet of Salvation, and most especially the +5 Vorpal Sword of the Spirit.  Girded with this kit, we are finally ready to wade back into battle so that we can destroy the enemy and all his power and all his pride and all his pomp. But who is that enemy and who do we actually end up fighting? We all know that St. Paul begins this reading by reminding us that our true enemies are the demons, but is that how we act?  Do we let the Armor of God protect us from the flaming darts of the evil one so that we can withstand the evil day and bring healing to the victims of the demons' war against mankind, moving among the fallen and exhausted to bring comfort and healing?  Or do we instead call anyone who has fallen under the sway and influence of the rulers of the present darkness “enemy” and fight them?  Do we see conversations with our alleged human enemies as opportunities for healing and growth or as opportunities for hand-to-hand combat with us playing the part of the Holy Warrior and the other the part of the evil incarnate? The image of spiritual warfare is a powerful one, and the armor of God is a critical component of it.  But I'm not sure we are mature enough to benefit from this image.  Because the powers of the world have tricked pretty much everyone into framing pretty much everything of any importance in terms of war and violence, we end up fighting on its terms, doing its dirty work even as we us Orthodox words and memes to justify it.  There is great danger here.  Our alleged use of the armor and weapon of God becomes blasphemous when we use them against their true intent. We are so eager to wade into battle using our new kit that we forget that our Commission is to save, not destroy.  They are what allow us to abide in the shelter of the Most High, protected from the terror of the night and every other demonic assault so that we can go about sharing the light with those who live in darkness. Again, the image of spiritual warfare resonates with us because we live in a world that has bought into the idea of warfare.  Unfortunately, it does not use this image in the way the Church does.  Instead of using it as a metaphor for spiritual struggle, it uses the images and emotions of warfare to provide justifications for self-righteousness, polarization, and the demonization of the other.  It uses it to increase division – the very goal of Satan, the Arch-heretic and Divider.  Real spiritual warfare requires love, but it's hard for us to be and share love when are mobilized for this kind of war.  The Armor of God can shield our hearts and protect its love against the pestilence that walks in darkness and the destruction that wastes at noonday, but what is there to protect when we have given our hearts over to hating and destroying the children of God? And so I want to offer another image for this work we are called to do.  Today in this Archdiocese we celebrate our musicians.  So I am going to share St. Paul's message in a musical key: Put on the whole harmony of God.    There is a lot of discord out in the world, and people suffer from it.  We see the damage and it breaks our hearts.  We abhor the noise and want something better for us, for our children, for everyone and everything.  God is the source of beauty and he has called us to share that beauty in a way that brings the crooked ways of discord into resolution. Do we do this by just wading into the noise and playing louder?  Do you see how that would just add to the discord?  Moreover, do you see how it makes people less open to experiencing the beauty of the Gospel music?  How the negative emotions this approach creates make people unwilling to take us and our message seriously?  It is also doubtful that someone who approaches the work of harmony in this way could even hold onto the idea and reality of beauty.  You can't transform noise by making more of it, and trying to do so is more likely to make us deaf to both the harmony of the spheres and – here's a new idea - any potential resonances in the music others are playing.  You see, it isn't “the world” that makes this noise, it's people.  And because God made the structure of sound “good” and the people who use that sound “very good”, it is not possible to make music that is purely bad, music that is nothing but noise.  If we listen closely, we can find parts of it that – despite sin and heresy – we can hear as good and useful.  And if we have truly put on the harmony of God, we can grab onto those bits of logi and move with them in grace towards glory.  Here I have in mind not the Christian who wanders into the middle of a bacchanalian mass-caucaphony of clanging symbols and off-key wailing. While the whole harmony of God will keep us sane in the midst of such things, I have in mind conversations with people whose idea of beauty and music have been informed by an exposure to a lifetime of siren songs, battle hymns, and riotous concerts. Look for the good that still remains in their music and harmonize with it. Gently find the wounds their song reveals and provide comfort.  The mere act of conversing with genuine attention and love allows space for grace, even if the words that the other is speaking are utter nonsense.  [to quote our funeral service] In such a moment, it is the connection -not the words - that is True and that can provide the opportunity to transform the funeral dirge of their demon-tainted or demon-inspired confusion into the hymn, “alleluia.”  This kind of duet is what makes the deserts bloom and the crooked straight, it is the way of bringing God's beauty to bear on the ugliness of blight and make it bloom.  And this change can happen if we put on the whole harmony of God. J.R.R. Tolkien wrote about this kind of transformation, but this message of resolving dissonance into glory isn't just from the Silmarillion, it's from the Gospel. In order to do participate in this great work, we need to have immersed ourselves in worship, prayer, and charitable work; we must have submitted ourselves so completely to God's will that His Love has transformed us into love and His Beauty has transformed us into beauty.  It is then that we see within everything, even within the polemical battle hymns of our opponents, notes or themes that can be accented, valued, and moved through harmonic progressions towards and into the melody of the Gospel. St. Paul did this with the unknown God at the Aeropagaus.  He was in the midst of a place dedicated to the worship of fallen gods.  Such a place is full of discordant tunes and distorted lyrics.  But in the midst of it, he found a note that he could focus on and use to evangelize.  St. Justin did the same with pagan mythologies.  Do we have enough love, enough true harmony in us, to hear bits of beauty in the music of our enemies?  To see a desire for something good within their hearts?  If we can't, we aren't trying hard enough.  Its nobility, its virtue, may be misplaced, but that's just the establishment of a relationship and the subsequent development of conversations – that is to say, it is just a sustained duet - away from being transformed from dissonance into beauty.  If St. Paul can do it with a demonic pantheon, we can do it with political ideologies, propaganda, and heterodox religions. Yes, we can use the words of the Fathers to justify hatred and self-righteousness and win rhetorical battles.  Yes, we can play good music really loud in hopes of drowning out the bad – but neither solves the problems of the world's pain. Quite the opposite.  That's because neither approach is really Orthodox, even if the words we use and the music we play come straight from components of Orthodox Tradition. However, when we love so much that we are able to see the good in others and nurture it using the good that God has grown within us, the world becomes a better place. That's the Harmony of God and it brings the melody of our salvation.

Religionless Christianity Podcast Episode 197 Social media has really disconnected us from real life and real people in a damaging way. Especially for Christians, we cannot be people that fill our head and waste our time on the senseless or vile. So, how do we combat this new normal? If you enjoy the content, please consider following or subscribing and leaving a nice review. God bless!! TIME STAMPS: INTRO- 00:00 SOCIAL MEDIA- 14:17 BIBLE TOPIC- 01:08:05 SERMON RECOMMENDATION- 01:33:03 ARTICLES: Clarus Conference- https://www.clarusabq.com/ War Videos- https://tinyurl.com/548943ex Affiliate Link Reading: Knowing Sin- https://amzn.to/3MnIV1J Knowing Sin (Christianbook.com)- https://tinyurl.com/55966azs The king and His Beauty- https://amzn.to/406aWQn RECOMMENDED LISTENING: Paul David Tripp- https://youtu.be/s3BjE9nwfOE?si=SHbo5h8CKVJ4X5H2 Cardinall Contingency Solutions, LLC- ⁠⁠⁠teamcardinall.com⁠⁠⁠ Religionless Christianity Podcast every Saturday Grab a T-Shirt: Apparel — Religionless Christianity (⁠⁠⁠religionlesschristianitypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠) PLEASE COME JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE MINISTRY: EMAIL- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠religionlesschristianity@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FACEBOOK-⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ReligionlessChristianityPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ReligionlessC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: PATREON- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/4jm7zj2s⁠⁠⁠⁠ AMAZON AFFILIATE-⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3lV4cBP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BEST BUY-⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/15JqMm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUY ME A COFFEE- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RCPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHRISTIAN ⁠BOOKS- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/home?event=AFF&p=1222679⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Christian Podcast Community- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/⁠⁠

Religionless Christianity Podcast Episode 197 Social media has really disconnected us from real life and real people in a damaging way. Especially for Christians, we cannot be people that fill our head and waste our time on the senseless or vile. So, how do we combat this new normal? Nickie and I also get back to our Bible Topic in Mark Jones's book, "Knowing Sin." If you enjoy the content, please consider following or subscribing and leaving a nice review. God bless!! TIME STAMPS: INTRO- 00:00 SOCIAL MEDIA- 14:17 BIBLE TOPIC- 01:08:05 SERMON RECOMMENDATION- 01:33:03 ARTICLES: Clarus Conference- https://www.clarusabq.com/ War Videos- https://tinyurl.com/548943ex Affiliate Link Reading: Knowing Sin- https://amzn.to/3MnIV1J Knowing Sin (Christianbook.com)- https://tinyurl.com/55966azs The king and His Beauty- https://amzn.to/406aWQn RECOMMENDED LISTENING: Paul David Tripp- https://youtu.be/s3BjE9nwfOE?si=SHbo5h8CKVJ4X5H2 Cardinall Contingency Solutions, LLC- ⁠⁠⁠teamcardinall.com⁠⁠⁠ Religionless Christianity Podcast every Saturday Grab a T-Shirt: Apparel — Religionless Christianity (⁠⁠⁠religionlesschristianitypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠) PLEASE COME JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE MINISTRY: EMAIL- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠religionlesschristianity@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FACEBOOK-⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ReligionlessChristianityPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ReligionlessC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: PATREON- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/4jm7zj2s⁠⁠⁠⁠ AMAZON AFFILIATE-⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3lV4cBP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BEST BUY-⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/15JqMm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUY ME A COFFEE- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RCPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHRISTIAN ⁠BOOKS- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/home?event=AFF&p=1222679⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Christian Podcast Community- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/⁠⁠

By Rick Shabi in Home Office - May 17, 2023 - This Bible Study is primarily a verse by verse study of Isaiah 33: "Your Eyes Will See The King in His Beauty"

'Beautiful Jesus Conference' Night 3 w/ @EricGilmour "Refusing to sin is far inferior to refusing to depart." -Eric Gilmour What a current that surged through the room last night as we gave God all of our attention. Jackie Baker came a led a dynamic time of praise & worship. We were melodically anchored in the phrase; "You are Beautiful in all Your ways." The room was unified in Beholding the Beauty of the King in great awe & reverence! Eric Gilmour delivered a wealthy message from 2 Peter Chapter 1. 'You will not find a romance that can win your heart like the Gospel.' The room was enamored afresh by a pure glimpse of Jesus, through the passionate delivery of truth. His Beauty has stirred an appetite in us that will not be satisfied with anything but more of Him. Main text 2 Pet 1 For more info on Eric Gilmour Visit; https://www.sonship-international.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For More info on Gold Street Garden visit; https://linktr.ee/goldstreetgarden To Sow Into the Ministry Cashapp; $goldstreetgarden Venmo; @goldstreetgarden

A new MP3 sermon from Cedar Heights Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Behold Your God! Subtitle: The King in His Beauty Speaker: Jeff McCourt Broadcaster: Cedar Heights Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/18/2022 Bible: Isaiah 40:6-11 Length: 33 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Cedar Heights Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Let Ev'ry Heart Prepare Him Room Subtitle: The King in His Beauty Speaker: Jeff McCourt Broadcaster: Cedar Heights Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/11/2022 Bible: Isaiah 40:3-5 Length: 37 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Cedar Heights Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A World of Grief and Pain; A Word of Comfort and Joy Subtitle: The King in His Beauty Speaker: Jeff McCourt Broadcaster: Cedar Heights Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/4/2022 Bible: Isaiah 40:1-2 Length: 35 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Cedar Heights Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A World of Grief and Pain; A Word of Comfort and Joy Subtitle: The King in His Beauty Speaker: Jeff McCourt Broadcaster: Cedar Heights Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/4/2022 Bible: Isaiah 40:1-2 Length: 35 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Cedar Heights Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A World of Grief and Pain; A Word of Comfort and Joy Subtitle: The King in His Beauty Speaker: Jeff McCourt Broadcaster: Cedar Heights Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/4/2022 Bible: Isaiah 40:1-2 Length: 35 min.

The Importance of Suhbah (Friendship) We all know how important it is to have good friends in our lives, to have people to chill and joke around with but also has your back when life gets tough. In this episode we unpacked the influence that good friends have on our lives, values and sense of self. The way a friend makes you feel is critical, so we discuss the qualities of safe and beautiful friendships that remind us of Allah - Al Waliy, the trustest of besties and The Ultimate and Protective Friend. As always, we end with some practical tips we have found useful in fostering strong friendships, that support us in this world and the next and who remind us of Allah and all His Beauty and Gentleness. Follow us on Instagram @everyones_thinkingit

A new MP3 sermon from Cedar Heights Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Perpetual Malady, Perennial Cure Subtitle: The King in His Beauty Speaker: Jeff McCourt Broadcaster: Cedar Heights Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/9/2022 Bible: Isaiah 30:1-18 Length: 38 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Cedar Heights Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Restoring Your Awe Subtitle: The King in His Beauty Speaker: Jeff McCourt Broadcaster: Cedar Heights Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/2/2022 Bible: Isaiah 29:1-24 Length: 39 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Cedar Heights Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Monarch that will Stand Forever Subtitle: The King in His Beauty Speaker: Jeff McCourt Broadcaster: Cedar Heights Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/25/2022 Bible: Isaiah 28:1-29 Length: 43 min.

Isaiah 33 God's fire destroys his enemies, so wait for him (vv. 1-6) God's fire consumes all evil, so walk with him (vv. 7-16) God's fire forgives and secures his people, so trust in him (vv. 17-24) The post You Will Behold the King in His Beauty appeared first on Racine Bible Church.

Due to a strong word I got from the Lord, I'm taking a break from sharing personal revelations and teachings on here and going on a journey with Him solo as my teacher. I wanted to let you know as I value each of you here! I'm going to leave you with my updated testimony and what He's done over the last 9 months since I shared my first testimony right after being saved by Jesus from the Manifestation/New Age/Human Potential Movement coaching world. ⁣ This episode will give a brief summary of my story but my intention is to highlight HIS GOODNESS, HIS BEAUTY, HIS GLORY....Jesus is the best!!! I was DEAD and He's given me true abundant LIFE in Him. I will always thank Him for saving me from my deception and the day I was Born again will always be the best day of my life!⁣⁣⁣ If you don't have a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and you desire one (its seriously the best thing ever!) please know that HE LOVES YOU SO MUCH! He is crazy about you! He delights in you! He made you, He sacrificed heaven to put on flesh, come down to this broken world FOR YOU, then suffered, was tortured, and DIED FOR YOU! He conquered death, sin, the enemy to give you VICTORY and when you place your faith in Him, He'll give you His Spirit which brings your spirit to LIVE (we're spiritually dead without Him) and pours His love into your heart allowing you to walk with Him and know Him -- and THAT IS TRUE ETERNAL LIFE! Pray to Him and ask Him to reveal Himself to you, confess you don't know Him and want to have a relationship with Him...He is available! He is alive! He cares and you're listening to this for a reason and He is seeking after your heart, drawing you to His. ⁣⁣⁣ THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE and allowing me to share my heart, my story, and my love for the Lord. If you ever want to talk or pray together, you can reach out to me (info below)!!! ⁣⁣⁣ ----------------- xo Sara Petrucci⁣ You can DM me on Instagram: @sarapetrucci_xo⁣ Email: sarapetruccixo@gmail.com⁣ Join Me Inside Encompass: My Virtual Women's Bible Study & Community: https://encompasswomen.com/

A new MP3 sermon from Bellingham United Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: One Desire to Gaze on His Beauty Subtitle: Psalm of the month Speaker: Ben Davenport Broadcaster: Bellingham United Reformed Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/26/2022 Length: 40 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The King in His Beauty! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/18/2022 Bible: Isaiah 33:17; Romans 8 Length: 45 min.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 16th January 2022. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 16th January 2022. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 9th January 2022. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 9th January 2022. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

A new MP3 sermon from Pilgrim Orthodox Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The King in His Beauty Speaker: Seth Dorman Broadcaster: Pilgrim Orthodox Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 1/2/2022 Bible: Psalm 45; Hebrews 1 Length: 41 min.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th December 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th December 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th December 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th December 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 28th November 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 28th November 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Real talk and real solutions with brother Corey Russell in an episode sure to make an impact. What does it mean to be a Nasharite and how is this term related to intercession?  Hear also invaluable insight on John chapter 13 - scriptures that prepare us for the greatest transition to come and that prompt us towards loving like Jesus did.Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. - John 13:14-15Discover tools to equip your life in God, fascinate you with His Beauty, and inspire you to change the world at Corey Russell Online. www.CoreyRussellOnline.com Code: GiveThanks

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st November 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st November 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 17th October 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 17th October 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 10th October 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 10th October 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Tracy Steel, author of A Redesigned Life, assures us that God is their ever-present, caring Designer even when life doesn't go as planned. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Today's Guest: Tracy Steel is military wife and mother of two enjoys leading Bible studies at her local church and speaking at events nationwide. She is also the author of Images of His Beauty, a 10-week Bible study for young women and A Redesigned Life. Today's Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Get Things Done by Katie M. Reid Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin Things We Talk About: A Redesigned Life by Tracy Steel His Call, Your Coordinates blog series 2 Samuel 7 Bible Gateway Blue Letter Bible  Logos Bible Software Psalm 90:2 Connect with Us: The Martha + Mary Show webpage Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @tracymsteel Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow  Producer: Jeanna Lesausky Subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 3rd October 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 3rd October 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

BELIEVE that everything has its wisdom that in return comes back in your benefit, and your life will be as beautiful as you perceive it InshaAllah.“I am to my slave, as he thinks of Me” - Hadith Qudsi 15, 40Follow our podcast videos on YouTube and Instagram! FarTaha_TheorySpread the news of this fresh, new, & relatable channel to your friends who you believe would also enjoy listening! This is something of a lifelong journey, so join us early on and we will pray to Allah for Him to reward you and us with continuous Sadaqah Jariyah for spreading this awareness of His Beauty, ameen!We welcome you with open arms, Assalamualaikum (Peace be with you) family !

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 19th September 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 19th September 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th September 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th September 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive!

What's the first rule of book club? Never stop talking about book club. Or something like that, anyway. In this week's episode we talk about the book club we are both a part of at our local library. We discuss are favorite and least favorite books we've read so far, and what keeps bringing us back week after week. Are you part of a book club? Tell us all about it! Books we mention in this episode: Interview with a vampire by Ann Rice, The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, His Beauty by Jack Harbon, Wicked Villains series by Katee Robert, The Boys in the Bunkhouse by Dan Barry, Rich People Problems by Keven Kwan, Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley, Bossypants by Tina Fey, Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Looking for Alaska by John Green, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell, Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks, Wild by Cheryl Straid, Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Immortal Life of Henriette Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Beartown by Frederik Backman The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, The Martian by Andy Weir, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie, Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions of the books are entirely our own and may not reflect the actual book. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

Do you ever wonder if you have done something to cancel your future? Israel in Isaiah’s day may be thinking that. They are about to go off into exile. Yet, God still has a plan. Listen in as we look at the amazing promises God still makes to His sinful people. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 23rd May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

When we think of sin, what do we think it is? Do we even think about it? Sin is the big issue that prevents man being with God. And yet, is it just ‘naughty things we do’? If so, isn’t it harsh for God to judge sin? Isaiah wants Israel, and us, to realise how big a deal sin is. Listen in to see how he does it. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 20th June 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 30th May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

A new MP3 sermon from Burge Terrace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The King in His Beauty Subtitle: The Savior & The Psalms Speaker: Mark Allamon Broadcaster: Burge Terrace Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/20/2021 Bible: Psalm 45 Length: 55 min.

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 16th May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 9th May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 2nd May 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 25th April 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 18th April 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa To catch up on the rest of this series, visit our archive! Error happened.

Where do you find comfort? This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 28th March 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa Error happened.

Where do you find comfort? This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff. But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out? Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found. Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com. This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st March 2021. Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa Error happened.

The boys are back this week repping BETA DELTA KAPPA! That pandemic dating scene has begun to take its toll so we’ve decided to scrap women all together and rate our own guy friends instead! We take a look at the female doppelgängers of our friends and decide who we would smash, and who we would pass. Some are beautiful and some……are just downright scary… We talk forgetting the name of someone you’ve known for long enough to not be allowed to, freaky sexual fetishes and their origins &  wonder in vain if we would ever be accepted into an American Fraternity! This one is all over the place but bear with us, it’s all worth it to see Justin as a girl. His Beauty is unparalleled. “REALLY WRITE F***”  caps it all off and takes a strange turn this week as we stumble upon some odd “would you rather” from YOU crazy people!

A new MP3 sermon from Hardingville Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The King in His Beauty Subtitle: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: John Mark Turner Broadcaster: Hardingville Bible Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 3/21/2021 Bible: Mark 9:1-13 Length: 46 min.

In this, the second of two episodes, Nancy talked with Ryan Kelly, pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include:The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the bookThe problem with Israel’s desire for a kingDavid’s speeches in the David and Goliath storyWhat Jonathan reveals about true conversionThree decapitationsWarnings for us in the sin of SaulAdditional audio resources 1 Samuel:Sermons on 1 Samuel by Ryan KellySermons on 1 Samuel by Tom SchreinerSermons on 1 Samuel by Liam GoligherRecommended print resources:ESV Men’s Devotional Bible 1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John WoodhouseA Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter LeithartThe King in His Beauty  by Tom Schreiner

In this two-part episode, Nancy talked with Ryan Kelly, pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include:The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the bookThe problem with Israel’s desire for a kingDavid’s speeches in the David and Goliath storyWhat Jonathan reveals about true conversionThree decapitationsWarnings for us in the sin of SaulAdditional audio resources 1 Samuel:Sermons on 1 Samuel by Ryan KellySermons on 1 Samuel by Tom SchreinerSermons on 1 Samuel by Liam GoligherRecommended print resources:ESV Men’s Devotional Bible 1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John WoodhouseA Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter LeithartThe King in His Beauty  by Tom Schreiner

This week I talk about the books I read thanks to @shadesnpages and @brazenbabereviews task of reading the books you own! I was pleasantly surprised at all of the good books past me had bought lol. I mention the following: His Beauty by Jack Harbon, Redemption by Kenya Wright, Janine: His True Alpha and Lenora: His Omega Mate, both by Chencia C. Higgins. If you too have lots of unread books in your TBR, this hashtag helps!! Let me know what books you end up reading on Twitter @molessie and Instagram @essiemv because my TBR always has room for more

Episode Summary: Today we’re going to be talking about how life often doesn’t go the way we planned for it to go, which often makes us wonder where God is or if he sees or cares. My guest today, Tracy Steel, is a lover of both interior design and theology who combines these two passions to creatively help women find peace and understand who God is and his purpose for them whenever their life doesn’t go as they hoped or planned for. Quotables from the episode: We can’t find comfort, security, and contentment in anything but God. The only thing that remains constant is God himself. Sometimes when we experience greater loss, it sets the stage to experience more of God’s comfort. Is God your focal point? Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:58 “So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. Psalm 33:11 “But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.” Hebrews 2:10 “God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation.” Recommended Resources: “A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God’s Purposes When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned” by Tracy Steel A 5-Day Reading Plan for Uncovering God's Purpose For You by Tracy Steel - Bible.com Reading Plan “Praying God’s Word” by Beth Moore Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Social Media Links for Guest and  Host: Connect with Tracy Steel: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast Guest: Tracy Steel graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in interior design in 1998 and has a master’s degree in biblical and theological studies from Phoenix Seminary. As a project designer, Tracy created and coordinated the design and space planning of commercial spaces for clients such as Bank One, Wells Fargo, Express Scripts, DHS, and Lockheed Martin. Moving from one type of interior design to another, Tracy then worked in full-time youth ministry, serving as the director of female students at Scottsdale Bible Church. God’s true design for Tracy now involves improving the interior space of the hearts and minds of women around her. Currently stationed in Washington, DC, this military wife and mother of two enjoys linking up with other bloggers, leading Bible studies at her local church, and speaking at various moms’ groups and women’s ministries events nationwide. She is also the author of Images of His Beauty, a 10-week Bible study for young women that focuses on identity, overcoming and healing through Christ, and bearing the image of Christ. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Behold the King in His Beauty.

Behold the King in His Beauty. Preached October 11, 2020 Pastor Aaron Frasier

This message about JESUS outlines His magnificent beauty throughout each book of the Bible. Freedom comes when we realize that we aren't studying at Jesus' feet to be holy or to gain anything, but because we are aware of His Beauty. He is involved in every area of your life to carry you—the beautiful Savior always SHOWS up. Lastly, Jesus goes to the lowest place to find us in order to bring us up to the highest place, seated with Him. Instagram: https://gregorydickow.lnk.to/fy_FLLS Twitter: https://gregorydickow.lnk.to/PdTgKLS Youtube: https://gregorydickow.lnk.to/CzgpNLS Website: https://gregorydickow.lnk.to/oN26nLS --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gregorydickow/support

Set Your Mind “Mind Set” – Part 2 (Set Your Mind) Text: Colossians 3:2-5 Colossians 3:2-5 (NKJV) 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. 5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Psalm 150:1-6 1Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. 4Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 2 Chronicles 20:18-22 18And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD. 19And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high. 20And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. 21And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. 22And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. Psalm 103:1-5 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. If you want to make the enemy look SMALL, then make God look BIG with your praise. PRAISE DOESN'T CHANGE GOD'S POWER, IT CHANGES OUR PERSPECTIVE! (It sets our MINDS on things above) Magnify the Lord in praise! Psalm 34:1-4 1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. •YOU CAN SET YOUR MIND THROUGH PRAISE… If you LAUNCH THE WEAPON OF PRAISE TO GOD – you will live in victory! THE WORSHIPPER'S ALPHABET (by Raymond Woodward) •You can talk about your ANXIETIES, or you can praise the Advocate, the All in All, the Almighty, the Alpha and Omega, the Altogether Lovely, the Amen, the Anointed, the Apostle of our Profession, the Author of Eternal Salvation, and the One who is Alive Forevermore. •You can talk about your BITTERNESS, or you can praise the Banner, the Bearer of Sin, the Beginning and the Ending, the Beloved, the Buckler, the Branch, the Bread, the Blessed Hope, the Bridegroom, the Bright and Morning Star, and the One who is Before All Things. •You can talk about your CONCERNS, or you can praise the Captain of our Salvation, the Chief Cornerstone, the Chosen of God, the Christ, the Chief Shepherd, the Cleft of the Rock, the Comforter, the Commander, the Consolation, the Counselor, the Creator, and the Chiefest Among Ten Thousand. •You can talk about your DEPRESSION, or you can praise the Daysman, the Day Spring from on High, the Daystar to Arise, the Defense, the Deliverer, the Desire of all Nations, and the Dwelling Place. •You can talk about your EMPTINESS, or you can praise the Elect, the Eternal God, the Everlasting Light, the Ensign, Emmanuel, the Everlasting Name, the Express Image of God, and the Everlasting Father. •You can talk about your FEARS, or you can praise the Faithful and True, the Finisher of your Faith, the First Begotten of the Dead, the Firstborn, the Faithful High Priest, the Firstfruits of Them that Slept, the Fortress, the Foundation, the Fountain of Living Waters, the Friend of Sinners, the Faithful and True, the Foreordained before the Foundation of the World, and the Friend that Sticketh Closer than a Brother. •You can talk about your GUILT, or you can praise the Gift of God, the Glorious Name, the Good Master, the Glory of God, God Blessed Forever, God Manifest in Flesh, God Who Avengeth Me, God With Us, God of My Strength, the Great Shepherd of the Sheep, the Guiltless, the Governor, the God of My Life, the Great God, the Guide, and the God of My Salvation. •You can talk about your HABITS, or you can praise the Habitation of Justice, the Head of all Principality and Power, the Head of the Body, the Heir of All Things, the Helper, the Hidden Manna, the Hiding Place, the High Priest, the High Tower, the Holy One, the Hope of Glory, the Horn of Salvation, the House of Defense, and the High and Lofty One who Inhabiteth Eternity. •You can talk about your INSECURITIES, or you can praise the I Am, the Innocent, Immanuel, and the Image of the Invisible God. •You can talk about your JEALOUSIES, or you can praise Jesus Christ, the Judge of the Quick and the Dead, the Jasper Stone, the Just One, and the Judge of All the Earth. •You can talk about your KNOWLEDGE, or you can praise the King of Glory, the King of Saints, the Keeper, the King Eternal, the King Immortal, the Kinsman, the King in His Beauty, the King Forever and Ever, the Kindness and Love of God, the King of Kings, and the King who Cometh in the Name of the Lord. •You can talk about your LONELINESS, or you can praise the Last Adam, the Lawgiver, the Life, the Lifter Up of Mine Head, the Light of the World, the Lily of the Valleys, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Living Bread, the Lord of Lords, the Living God, the Lord God Almighty, the Lord of Glory, the Lowly in Heart, the Lord God Omnipotent, and the Lamb that was Slain before the Foundation of the World. •You can talk about your MISERY, or you can praise the Magnified, the Maker, the Man Christ Jesus, the Man of Sorrows, the Manna, the Master, the Mediator, the Meek, the Mouth of God, the Merciful and Faithful High Priest, the Messiah, the Mighty God, the Morning Star, the Mystery of God, and the One who is Marvelous in our Eyes. •You can talk about your NEEDS, or you can praise the Nazarene, the Nail Fastened in a Sure Place, and the Name Above Every Name. •You can talk about your OFFENSES, or you can praise the Offering and Sacrifice, the Offspring of David, the Ointment Poured Forth, the Only Potentate, the Omega, the Only Wise God, and the Only Begotten of the Father. •You can talk about your PROBLEMS, or you can praise the Passover, the Pavilion, the Perfect Man, the Physician, the Place of Refuge, the Portion of Mine Inheritance, the Potter, the Precious Corner Stone, the Preeminence, the Priest of the Most High God, the Prince and Saviour, the Prophet, the Propitiation, the Purifier, and the Prince of Peace. •You can talk about your QUESTIONS, or you can praise the One who is the Quickening Spirit. •You can talk about your REASONS, or you can praise the Rain, the Ransom for All, the Rabbi, the Redeemer, the Redemption, the Refiner's Fire, the Resting Place, the Righteousness of God, the Refuge in Times of Trouble, the Rock of Our Salvation, the Root and Offspring of David, the Rose of Sharon, the Ruler, the Reward for the Righteous, the Riches of His Glory, the Righteous Judge, the River of Water in a Dry Place, the Resurrection and the Life, and the Rock that is Higher Than I. •You can talk about your SADNESS, or you can praise the Sacrifice for Sins, the Salvation of God, the Seed of the Woman, the Sanctuary, the Saving Strength of His Anointed, the Saviour of the World, the Scapegoat, the Scepter of Israel, the Secret, the Seed of Abraham, the Sent One, the Separate from Sinners, the Servant, the Shadow from the Heat, the Shelter, the Shepherd, the Shield, Shiloh, the Sign, the Son of the Living God, the Star of Jacob, the Sweet Smelling Savour, the Stone which the Builders Rejected, the Strength of my Life, the Strong Consolation, the Stronghold, the Strong Tower from the Enemy, the Sure Foundation, and the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever. •You can talk about your TRIALS, or you can praise the Tabernacle of God, the Temple, the Testator, the Treasure, the Teacher, the Testimony, the True Bread, the True Light, the True Vine, the True Witness, the Tender Mercy of God, the Truth, and the Tried Stone. •You can talk about your UNCERTAINTY, or you can praise the Undefiled, the Understanding, the Unknown God, the Unspeakable Gift, the Upright, and the Upholder of All Things. •You can talk about your VICTIMIZATION, or you can praise the Very Great, the Veil, the Victory, the Very God of Peace, the Vine, the Voice, and the Very Present Help in Time of Trouble. •You can talk about your WEAKNESSES, or you can praise the Wall of Fire, the Wave Offering, the Wedding Garment, the Well of Living Waters, the Wisdom of God, the Witness, the Well of Salvation, the Wonderful, the Word, the Worthy, the Wise Master Builder, and the Way, the Truth and the Life. •You can talk about your X-CUSES, or you can praise the One who is X-cellent! •You can talk about your YEARNINGS, or you can praise the One whose Yoke is easy and His Burden is Light. •You can talk about your ZEROS, or you can praise the One who is the Zeal of the Lord of Hosts. •The secret to setting your mind for victory is CONTINUAL PRAISE. Praise God when you are feeling like it, praise God when you don't feel like it! It's always the right time…so SET YOUR MIND, when you are focused on things above…out of your mouth will come the praises of God which will bring about your victory! SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: Why is it so easy to speak negative and pessimistic things? What circumstances around you lately have tempted you to complain instead of praising? What are 3 things that you can praise God for today? After taking time to praise God for those things and think about the goodness of God – how does your mindset change?

Rarely does life go as we planned. And many of us look and say, "My life is all over the place." Do you feel that? Take a moment and listen to this powerful message from Pastor Josh Bunton. God WANTS to breath into the scattered places of our lives, and bring beauty. It is the grand exchange! His Beauty for your ashes, His song for your lament, His Glory for your shame. Wow!

Rarely does life go as we planned. And many of us look and say, "My life is all over the place." Do you feel that? Take a moment and listen to this powerful message from Pastor Josh Bunton. God WANTS to breath into the scattered places of our lives, and bring beauty. It is the grand exchange! His Beauty for your ashes, His song for your lament, His Glory for your shame. Wow!

  How are you treating expectations? Do you put them on God? Others? Yourself? How do you feel pressure from expectations placed on you? How do you experience stress because of the expectations you put on others, or even God?   Here's some DON'Ts with expectations to get you started on the right track: Don't put expectations on other people that they didn't agree to! This only leads to offense! Don't let your concept of God change due to expectations that YOU have for Him to do/come through on. This only makes us bitter toward a God who's timing is perfect and ways are higher.  Don't expect God to bring you something that's not yours! Don't mistake God saying "wait" for God saying "no." Don't mistake taking expectations off of God for not trusting God. Fully trusting Him breaks down the chains of our own agenda we have in mind and how we think God should show up. Its all about HIS way and plan. Don't compare yourself with the world and it's expectations! Its time for the aimless striving to stop.  What can we expect from God? He wants to carry our burdens! Matthew 11:28-30 We don't have to worry! Matthew 6:25-27 He freely gives grace and mercy! Psalm 86:15 We are forgiven! Matthew 6:14-15 He has plans to prosper us! Jeremiah 29:11 He wants to guide our steps! Proverbs 3:5-6 He always wants to do good by us! James 1:17 and sooooo many more! Girl, read your Bible! (LOL) TRADE your toxic expectations for God's beautiful plan. His ways are higher. His thoughts are higher. Let Him replace your ashes from the pressure of expectations for His BEAUTY of trusting and dwelling in Him.    Ephesians 3:20-21 God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.

What makes your home beautiful is YOU! -Tracy Steel Do you love design shows like “Fixer Upper” or anything else on HGTV? Most of us would love for Joanna Gaines or the Property Brothers to stop by and give our homes a fresh look! However, I’m talking with my friend and fabulous interior designer, Tracy Steel about how you can freshen up your heart and your home this summer. Make sure to check out the photos of Tracy’s beautiful home on the blog page. Not only is she a military wife, mother of two, and a talented designer, but Tracy just graduated from Phoenix Seminary with a Master’s Degree in Biblical and Theological Studies in May 2019. She loves teaching God’s Word and equipping people to fully embrace the space they’re living in. In today’s Better Together podcast, Tracy shares five ways to freshen your heart and home by combining wisdom from God’s Word with practical design advice: Look up (ceilings/Colossians 3:1-4) Clean up (declutter/Colossians 3:5-8) Brighten/Change up: (re-polish/repaint/refurbish walls/doors, change out accessories/Colossians 3:12-14) Hang up: (picture wall/ Colossians 3:15) Open up (doors/windows/Colossians 3:16) Tracy’s new book, A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God’s Purpose When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned releases this August 2019. Listen to the podcast to learn more about some of the free and fun giveaways Tracy will offer – like a FREE design consult! CONNECT WITH TRACY STEEL  Website |  Facebook  |  Instagram  | Twitter   About Today's Guest Tracy Steel... Tracy Steel graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Interior Design in 1998. Eager to change her clients’ lives by improving the interior space they occupied, she thought she had the blueprints for her future completed. In the midst of designing corporate spaces and sorting through fabric samples, Tracy fell in love with Jesus Christ and He changed everything. Since 2001 Tracy has been involved in youth and women’s ministry and served as the Director of Female Students from Scottsdale Bible Church from 2005–2007. In May 2019, Tracy graduated from Phoenix Seminary with a Master’s Degree in Biblical and Theological studies, and is the author of Images of His Beauty and A Redesigned Life. But Tracy is most proud of her military man and of her two spirited kiddos that call her mama. To learn more about Tracy, please visit tracymsteel.com About your Better Together Host... Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about equipping women to win at life with Christ-empowered strength and dignity. Barb loves speaking at women’s conference and leadership events such as the Aspire Women’s Events, She Speaks Conference and the UMC Leadership Institute. Barb is the author of multiple books and Bible studies, including her newest releases: Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua and Bible study called Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle. Barb’s writing has been featured in magazines or blogs such as Simple Truth Magazine, iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, More to Life Magazine, Just Between Us Magazine, Cherished, InCourage and Women of Faith. An avid traveler, reader, and lover of all things chocolate-peanut butter, Barb lives in NW Ohio and she is the proud mother of three adult daughters. Visit Barb’s online home at barbroose.com.  

Incorporating God's word into our parenting is sometimes difficult to do.  Join us today as Tracy Steel helps us to know how to remove the lies that our children believe and replace those lies with the truth of His word.  We will be discussing her book Images of His Beauty. Tracy Steel is an author speaker, mentor and shepherd of teen and young adult women.  She graduated from Phoenix Seminary and formerly served as the director of female students at Scottsdale Bible Church in Arizona.  She is happily married to a pilot in the air force and has 2 children.

Have you ever been concerned about how consumed your children are with their image?  Join us today as Tracy Steel helps us to know how to help our children find their identity in Christ alone.  We will be discussing her book Images of His Beauty and she will share some great tips and tricks of how to steer your children away from an eating disorder. Tracy Steel is an author speaker, mentor and shepherd of teen and young adult women.  She graduated from Phoenix Seminary and formerly served as the director of female students at Scottsdale Bible Church in Arizona.  She is happily married to a pilot in the air force and has 2 children.

Last Sunday, we began our new series: The Everyday Gospel. We started off the series by looking at how the Gospel shapes our identities and the way we see ourselves and each other. Unlike the cultural worldview that determines your identity based on what you do and how well you perform what you do, the Gospel declares that who we are is 100% based on who God is. We are image bearers. In the same way that God cannot be understood apart from the Trinity, who you are is rooted and reflected in the community to which you belong. As human beings who have been redeemed by the finished work of Jesus and called to unite with other believers, you reflect God’s image: His Character, His Beauty, His Will. You are an image bearer. This is who you are!

1.7.18 Speaker: Phillip Gummerson Duration: 37.40 God is Glorious Key Verses: Ezekiel 43:1-5 Episode 2 God's Glory is His Beauty, Power, Holiness. Hebrews 1:3 John 1:14

In this week’s episode we had the amazing privilege of facilitating a round table discussion with three incredible ladies in three different seasons of life. We talked with Debbie Riley (Erin’s mamma), Ashley Hartgrove, and Abigail Slape about how Biblical literacy, Theology, and The Gospel is important in each of their individual life stages. This was such a sweet conversation full of so much wisdom and encouragement. They also provide some practical resources for growing in these areas as a woman of God. Resources: The King in His Beauty by Thomas R. Schreiner Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth, by Richard J. Foster Open Your Bible by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams Quotes: “Am I doing this to GET an identity… OR am I doing this OUT OF my identity in Christ.” - Ashley “The Gospel is the most beautiful and the best story that proves heart transformation and that never fails and is constant throughout every season of life” - Abigail “Theology is really important today because our culture is basically trying to change God’s word and it’s unchangeable, it doesn’t change, it’s the truth.” - Debbie “I would say my generation needs the Gospel because we need something constant and never changing in our ever changing world.” - Abigail *The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

The praise which hath dawned from Thy most august Self, and the glory which hath shone forth from Thy most effulgent Beauty, rest upon Thee, O Thou Who art the Manifestation of Grandeur, and the King of Eternity, and the Lord of all who are in heaven and on earth! I testify that through Thee the sovereignty of God and His dominion, and the majesty of God and His grandeur, were revealed, and the Daystars of ancient splendor have shed their radiance in the heaven of Thine irrevocable decree, and the Beauty of the Unseen hath shone forth above the horizon of creation. I testify, moreover, that with but a movement of Thy Pen Thine injunction “Be Thou” hath been enforced, and God’s hidden Secret hath been divulged, and all created things have been called into being, and all the Revelations have been sent down.I bear witness, moreover, that through Thy beauty the beauty of the Adored One hath been unveiled, and through Thy face the face of the Desired One hath shone forth, and that through a word from Thee Thou hast decided between all created things, caused them who are devoted to Thee to ascend unto the summit of glory, and the infidels to fall into the lowest abyss.I bear witness that he who hath known Thee hath known God, and he who hath attained unto Thy presence hath attained unto the presence of God. Great, therefore, is the blessedness of him who hath believed in Thee, and in Thy signs, and hath humbled himself before Thy sovereignty, and hath been honored with meeting Thee, and hath attained the good pleasure of Thy will, and circled around Thee, and stood before Thy throne. Woe betide him that hath transgressed against Thee, and hath denied Thee, and repudiated Thy signs, and gainsaid Thy sovereignty, and risen up against Thee, and waxed proud before Thy face, and hath disputed Thy testimonies, and fled from Thy rule and Thy dominion, and been numbered with the infidels whose names have been inscribed by the fingers of Thy behest upon Thy holy Tablets.Waft, then, unto me, O my God and my Beloved, from the right hand of Thy mercy and Thy loving-kindness, the holy breaths of Thy favors, that they may draw me away from myself and from the world unto the courts of Thy nearness and Thy presence. Potent art Thou to do what pleaseth Thee. Thou, truly, hast been supreme over all things.The remembrance of God and His praise, and the glory of God and His splendor, rest upon Thee, O Thou Who art His Beauty! I bear witness that the eye of creation hath never gazed upon one wronged like Thee. Thou wast immersed all the days of Thy life beneath an ocean of tribulations. At one time Thou wast in chains and fetters; at another Thou wast threatened by the sword of Thine enemies. Yet, despite all this, Thou didst enjoin upon all men to observe what had been prescribed unto Thee by Him Who is the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.May my spirit be a sacrifice to the wrongs Thou didst suffer, and my soul be a ransom for the adversities Thou didst sustain. I beseech God, by Thee and by them whose faces have been illumined with the splendors of the light of Thy countenance, and who, for love of Thee, have observed all whereunto they were bidden, to remove the veils that have come in between Thee and Thy creatures, and to supply me with the good of this world and the world to come. Thou art, in truth, the Almighty, the Most Exalted, the All-Glorious, the Ever-Forgiving, the Most Compassionate.Bless Thou, O Lord my God, the Divine Lote-Tree and its leaves, and its boughs, and its branches, and its stems, and its offshoots, as long as Thy most excellent titles will endure and Thy most august attributes will last. Protect it, then, from the mischief of the aggressor and the hosts of tyranny. Thou art, in truth, the Almighty, the Most Powerful. Bless Thou, also, O Lord my God, Thy servants and Thy handmaidens who have attained unto Thee. Thou, truly, art the All-Bountiful, Whose grace is infinite. No God is there save Thee, the Ever-Forgiving, the Most Generous. —Bahá’u’lláh(This Tablet is read at the Shrines of Bahá’u’lláh and the Báb. It is also frequently used in commemorating Their anniversaries.)p. 328; Read by ScottSubscribe in a reader