Podcasts about his father

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comJohn 8 Jesus is teaching in the temple when Jewish leaders bring Him a woman who has been caught in adultery. They ask Him what should be done to her. He asks the one who has no sin to cast the first stone. Slowly, all the men leave. He then explains there is no testimony against her and sends her away, telling her to “sin no more.” This opens a discussion about testimony concerning Jesus, including His own words and works, along with the prophecy and proclamations of His Father. He teaches eternal life with the Father and that unbelievers will die in their sins for the devil is their father! The men try to claim Abraham as their father, but Jesus enrages them when He says, “Before Abraham was, I am”. Things are heating up between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. He is teaching in their temple and embarrassing them with His wisdom. In the case of the adulterous women, the men's motives are faulty, and they leave in shame. But the guilty woman is given a pardon by the mercy of the Lord. Jesus has proven His glory and His right to be obeyed, and those who will not believe will die in their sins. To claim God as Father is to follow Jesus. We must understand this. To follow the world is to have the devil as our father. We belong to whomever we follow. Jesus existed before all men, is glorified as holy, and is worthy to be praised.  Kind Father, we know You show mercy to those who are sorrowful for their sins. Like the adulterous woman told to sin no more, we call upon your grace to free us from our sins, and we vow to pursue holiness. We acknowledge Your Son as the Light of the world, and the One who was lifted up to save us from sin and darkness. He is eternal and He is holy, and reverence to You is shown through belief in Jesus and obeying His teachings. We commit to Him as our Guide and to You as our only Father.  Thought Questions: -       Beyond the fact that all witnesses left, why did Jesus send the adulterous woman away unpunished? What does that say about Him? -       Jesus said you must continue in His word to be set free from sin. How are you making it a priority to continue in His word? -       Can God be your Father if He is not allowed to control your life? Why must you trust and follow Jesus to have God as your Father?    

John 2:24-25 But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men, and because He did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man. These two verses are insightful. First, Jesus did not believe in man's believing as a result of merely undeniable facts, such as signs. The word entrusting comes from the word pistis (faith), which comes from the root peitho (to persuade or convince). When we believe something, we trust in it. Jesus did not trust in man's natural faith. Nor should we. Second, Jesus knew all men. The comment is interesting because John didn't say that Jesus knew these specific believers in His name, but that He knew all men. He knew what was in them, namely, the sin of unbelief and the inability of man to generate within himself new life. He knew He could not entrust Himself to any man unless the Father testified to Him that they were His, which leads us to the next insight. Third, Jesus didn't need anyone to testify or witness on behalf of man because the only testimony He needed was the testimony of the Father, that is, revelation by the Holy Spirit in the hearts of men concerning who He is. We see this most clearly in the encounter between Jesus and Simon Peter recorded in Matthew 16:16-18. Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. Do you see it? Once Jesus heard His Father's testimony on Simon's behalf, the declaration that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, He knew Simon could be trusted with the keys of the kingdom. No one else could testify for Simon that He believed in Jesus' name. God-wrought faith is the testimony of God concerning each man. I get this from Hebrews 11. In verse 2, it says, “For by it the men of old gained approval.” The word translated approval is the same root word in John 2:25 translated testify. So, faith is an assurance or a testimony that men receive or gain from God, which testifies of His approval. Then the author went on to write about God testifying to Cain, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and many more that they were righteous by giving them faith. Without the testimony of His Father, Jesus would not entrust Himself to anyone. So we learn from these verses that there's a difference between the testimony of men who say they believe in Jesus and the testimony of God that produces saving faith in Jesus. Love for God and love for His people is the fruit of God's testimony concerning a man or woman. That's why I say we have been called to glorify God by living to love with Jesus. It is God's testimony to us that we truly have a God-wrought faith to which Jesus entrusts Himself. Please follow my line of reasoning. Love is the fruit of His life. If love is the fruit of our lives, not that we are perfect in love all the time, but that it is the practice of our lives, then Jesus has entrusted Himself to us. Isn't that assuring?! Living to love with Jesus is God's testimony to the world that we are His and Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comJohn 7 Jesus' unbelieving brothers encourage Him to go to Jerusalem and publicly work miracles. Jesus refuses and later goes up more privately, and He eventually enters the temple and teaches the people. He gives all glory to His Father for His words of wisdom. Though many believed in Jesus when He acknowledged having come from the Father, many Jewish leaders sought to kill Him. Jesus makes a series of beautiful claims. He is soon to return to His Father. All who come to Him with spiritual thirst will be gifted a flowing river of living water. Those who believe in Him will be given the Holy Spirit. These messages divide the crowd. Some proclaim Him as the Christ, but the Pharisees will not believe and become even more angry.  Even Jesus' brothers had doubts about Him before His resurrection from the dead. Jesus continues to be patient with them and with all His disciples in His teaching. He is also insistent that He has come from the Father, and He has all authority to teach and would be returning to the Father. The kingdom would leave no middle ground for disciples to believe in His blessing without also trusting in His Lordship. Jesus will come and take us home with Him. He will fill us with eternal life and the Holy Spirit. But there cannot be doubt within us. We must confidently assert Him to be “the Prophet” and “the Christ”, even in the face of those who reject Him.  God of Grace, You have shown Your deep love for us in sending Jesus to guide us back to You. Thank You for His ministry, His wisdom, and the undeniable proofs of His Sonship. So many will not believe in Him. So many are inconsistent in their willingness to obey Him. We pray for the resolve to put our lives in the hands of the Prophet and to surrender to Him as the Christ. Please fill us with salvation from Your Holy Spirit. We also ask for boldness to always defend Your honor and to invite others to surrender to Jesus. Thought Questions: -       Many hated Jesus because He exposed their sinful deeds to be evil. Do you also have to see sin as evil to be a follower of Jesus? -       Jesus always redirected glory away from Himself and to the Father. In what ways should we be openly redirecting all praise to God?   -       The Pharisees rejected all testimony about Jesus. What leads hearts to be that hard to truth, and how do you avoid that same fate?

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:19-25Anissa leaned out the car window to watch a line of people walking along the side of the road. Accompanied by a police escort, a large number of children and adults followed a man who was dressed to look the way Jesus did in pictures. The man was wearing what looked like a crown of thorns, and he was carrying a large cross on his back. "One of the local churches must be reenacting what happened on Good Friday many years ago," Mom said as she slowed the car at the policeman's signal.Anissa looked away. She didn't want to think about what really happened--how Jesus had suffered when He went to the cross to die for sinners. But she looked back when she heard the loud voice of a man in another car. "Hey!" the man hollered. "You're nuts!" He honked his horn and then hollered some more. The man portraying Jesus didn't even look up. He and the crowd of followers continued their solemn journey."That guy wasn't very nice!" Anissa remarked."No, but that kind of thing--and much worse--happened when Jesus was crucified," said Mom. "People mocked Him, but Jesus kept on going too. He was committed to doing the will of His Father.""That must have been hard," said Anissa."Yes," said Mom. "Christians today might get teased and mocked for following Jesus. When that happens, we need to look to Him for the strength to keep going and do God's will, just like He did.""I know." Anissa sighed. "Sometimes I want to go along with other kids and do things even when I know they're wrong. But being left out or putting up with mean things they say is nothing compared to what Jesus went through for me!"Mom nodded. "Jesus took up His cross, and He tells each of us to do the same. That means being willing to give up whatever is necessary to live the way He wants us to--from what others think of us to our very lives. The good news is that He is with us and will help each of us carry our cross the way He did so others can see His love in our lives."–Nance E. Keyes How About You?Are you ever teased or rejected because of what you believe? Jesus understands. He suffered that kind of rejection too. He was scorned and mocked and even spit on. He suffered real, deep pain when He took the punishment for sin you deserve. He loves you that much, and He will help you follow Him and show His love to others, no matter what anyone else says or does. Today's Key Verse:[Jesus said,] "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me." (NLT) (Luke 9:23)Today's Key Thought:Take up your cross

It was prophesied long, long ago that one day a sacrificial hero would arrive. He would be God Himself. He would eliminate the power of death, overturn evil, and rescue all who would come to Him. That's Jesus. Jesus said as He died on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When He took all the sins of the world upon Himself, the Bible says He became sin for us, and His Father, God, had to turn His face away. Jesus was quoting an old and well-known song that spoke of the long-awaited Savior. It was His way of telling the people, It's me! I'm the one and I am here. And I have come to save you. Will you let Him save you? Ask Him to come to be the Savior of your soul. Believe in Him. Put your faith in Him today. Always remember there is hope with God. I'm Andrew Palau. radio.hopewithgod.com

Part two of the spring 2025 installment of Unearthed! features the potpourri category, plus drones/radar/lidar, books and letters, animals, edibles and potables, shipwrecks, swords (sort of) and cats. 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A New Translation Offers a Clue.” ArtNet. 2/21/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/galloway-hoard-communal-wealth-translated-inscription-2611850 Randall, Kayla. “Josephine Baker’s Memoir Is Now Being Published for the First Time in English.” Smithsonian. 3/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/josephine-baker-memoir-now-published-first-time-english-180985963/ Anderson, Sonja. “Archaeologists Discover Intricately Decorated Tomb Belonging to a Doctor Who Treated Egyptian Pharaohs 4,100 Years Ago.” Smithsonian. 1/10/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-intricately-decorated-tomb-belonging-to-a-doctor-who-treated-egyptian-pharaohs-4100-years-ago-180985788/ University of Vienna. “Analysis of skull from Ephesos confirms it is not Cleopatra's sister.” 1/10/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-01-analysis-skull-ephesos-cleopatra-sister.html Weber, G.W., Šimková, P.G., Fernandes, D. et al. The cranium from the Octagon in Ephesos. 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Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comJohn 5 Jesus returns to Jerusalem and heals a man who has been lame for 38 years. The Jews begin to persecute Jesus for healing on the Sabbath day. Jesus responds by proclaiming that He is carrying out His Father's work. The leaders understand Jesus to be claiming a special relationship with God, so they seek to kill Him. Jesus claims to be sent by God and presents testimony to prove it. Firstly, the preaching of John the Baptist verifies the deity of Jesus. Secondly, the miracles of Jesus prove His heavenly power. Thirdly, the Old Testament scripture, including the teachings of Moses, prophesy concerning Jesus as the Messiah. Jesus has the authority to speak for God and He will be the final judge over all men on the last day! It must have been incredible to be healed by Jesus after 38 years of illness. Jesus levels a powerful message to the healed man: “Do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you.” Surely this man lived the rest of his days in faithfulness to God. The Jewish leaders were too busy arguing about Sabbath rules to see the amazing things Christ was doing. We must be like the healed man and not the Pharisees. We are healed from a life of sin by Jesus. And we are charged with faithfulness in His honor. Jesus has proven His power to save and direct us. If we stay humble, we will have compassion for everyone who needs Jesus.  Dear Father, before Jesus found us, we were burdened by sin and unable to stand justified on our own. But Your Son has saved us by His grace. Help us to live every day in thankfulness to Him. He has also directed us to flee from sin and honor His Lordship. Please teach us how to do those things joyfully. Strengthen us to have hearts of faith that believe the testimony about Jesus, and hearts that lovingly adore Him and care about others as much as He does. We will love Him and live in readiness for His return. Thought Questions: -       What has Jesus healed in you that was previously a heavy burden? Are you thankful enough to “not sin anymore” in His honor? -       Jesus provided testimony to prove His Lordship. What evidence would you provide to convince someone Jesus is God? -       Jesus is coming again in the final judgment. Are you ready for that day to come? How do you do your best to stay ready?

Jesus said it Himself, He came to earth not be served, but to serve. And if it weren't for His sacrificial death - an act of service to His Father, we would be destined for hell. As we again look at John fourteen today, we will see that despite the fact that Jesus was about to be put to death, He continues to serve and consort His disciples.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Wednesday morning, the 16th of April, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Gospel of Luke 2:49: “And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?” This is a 12-year-old boy. I am talking about our Saviour - Jesus Christ. A 12 year old boy was lost, his mom and dad couldn't find him. He had been lost, not for three hours but for three days! Where was he? He was in the very place he was supposed to be. He was in the temple in His Father's house. He was found sitting quietly, debating, listening, asking questions and giving incredible answers and confounding the greatest minds in the world at that time, and they were astonished by His answers. Jesus says to you and me today that unless we become as little children, we will never see the Kingdom of God. Oh my dear friend, you and I must be so careful that we don't underestimate the young person's mind - they are open. I just love speaking to young people. They are unpolluted by the things of the world. They are soft, they cry easily, they are very emotional, they are pliable. Just like a young sapling, a young tree, they can bend in the storms of life. They are teachable, not like an old tree, set in its ways, and eventually, the big wind comes, and they cannot bend, and they break, they snap.We must not be like that. Jesus says we need to become like little children. I got an email a few days ago from a young 12-year-old boy by the name of Noah. I was so touched. Noah came to his very first Mighty Mens Conference at Jeffrey's Bay a few weeks ago. His life has been completely changed.Today, let us be gentle, loving and kind, and listen to what young people have to say!Jesus bless you and goodbye.

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. As we continue walking through Easter together, today I want to look ahead to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the Gospels, we see Jesus pray through the night asking God to take the cup of what was to happen from Him. If you or I stood in His shoes—facing the wrath of Almighty God for the sins of the world—we probably would have refused it. But even though Jesus asked His Father, His will was set. He was committed to the cross. But it wasn't easy for Jesus. He felt such sorrow and agony that He told James and John, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.” Jesus knew He would not only die but take the judgment, anger, wrath, and separation from God that we deserved. But He did it willingly. And He did it for us. He died so that all who put their trust in Him alone would be blameless before Almighty God. For resources on how to share the Gospel this week, visit our website at sharelife.today.

In loveHenry Law, "Gleanings from the Book of Life""How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" 1 John 3:1Behold the overflowing riches of the grace and love of Jesus. Every page of the Gospel story teaches the love of His heart to His redeemed people. In love He receives His people as His own. Before the world was framed, He inscribed them on the tablets of His heart. In love He undertakes their cause, and espouses them as His bride. In love He works out for them a righteousness so bright, so perfect, so glorious--that Jehovah's eye can find no flaw, no spot, no blemish in it. In love He beautifies them with His shining robe, and fits them for the banquet in the heaven of heavens. In love He guards them from every foe, and makes them more than conquerors over all the hosts of darkness. In love He causes all things to work together for their good. In love He leads them to lie down in the rich pastures of Bible truth, and instructs them in the Word which is "able to make them wise unto salvation." In love He will come again to receive them to Himself. In love He will present them pure and blameless to His Father with exceeding joy. In love He will dwell among them through the ages of eternity!"I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me!" Galatians 2:20

Hanging on the cross, Jesus endured mockery and contempt. His Father witnessed it all too. In this message from Mark 15, Pastor Lutzer examines three responses at the crucifixion: Jesus, other individuals, and the crowds. But instead of punishing those who tortured His Son, God directed His judgment onto Jesus—for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

Hanging on the cross, Jesus endured mockery and contempt. His Father witnessed it all too. In this message from Mark 15, Pastor Lutzer examines three responses at the crucifixion: Jesus, other individuals, and the crowds. But instead of punishing those who tortured His Son, God directed His judgment onto Jesus—for us. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Is it possible to be angry and still be righteous? Jesus was a staunch defender of His Father and wasn't afraid to correct inappropriate behavior. He could also get angry.

The first statement of Jesus on the cross was His plea for His Father's forgiveness, for the very men who were nailing Him to the cross. Pastor Cameron calls us to ponder this extraordinary grace and mercy of Christ. 

Jesus and God's sovereign plan of salvation. Jesus is unjustly put to death in accordance with the perfect plan of God in order to provide the way to redeem sinners. Jesus made a choice to obey God, His Father. He chose to lay down His life. He wasn't crucified because He was guilty, and ultimately, He wasn't crucified because the crowds demanded… The post The Triumph of Divine Justice, Part 2 | The Testimony of Divine Justice appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

John 2:18 The Jews then said to Him, “What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?” Today, we consider the reaction of the Jews to Jesus' zeal for His Father's house. Of course, they didn't understand it. It's interesting to me that His disciples remembered Psalm 69:9, but the Jews did not. “For zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me.” In this verse, we see the beginning of the reproaches of God that fell on Jesus. The Jews displayed contempt for Jesus. They scorned, shamed, and taunted Him. Their reproaches of Jesus were toward God, for Jesus is God. The zeal Jesus expressed for holiness and God's house was the Father's zeal. The Jews couldn't see it because they didn't believe He was the Son of God, God in the flesh. So they demanded a sign to verify His authority. Tomorrow, we'll look at the sign Jesus was to give them. But today, let us be encouraged by this: Jesus is God in the flesh, and we not only have trusted in Him, but we have His life in us. We can expect two things. One, that as we live to love with Him, we will have a zeal for holiness and love for His people which will motivate us to drive out sin in our lives. Two, we may expect religious people who don't have the life of Christ to reproach us, even as the Jews reproached Jesus. The reproaches of those who reproach Jesus will fall on us. We should not be surprised if we are scorned, shamed, and taunted because of our zeal for holiness and love for God and His people. May we not be discouraged by their reproaches, but instead consider ourselves honored that we would be considered worthy of such reproaches. As Jesus said in His sermon on the mount. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you (Matt. 5:10-11). Living to love with Jesus isn't always easy or comfortable. However, there is a blessing and hope that should fill us with joy. It's the same hope Jesus had that day when He cleansed the temple. He foresaw the new house that was to be built by His Father and Himself, of which all who believe in Him until the end of their lives are living stones. So walk in love and holiness today with great hope and joy. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

As we continue the Biblical Passion of Christ in His resurrection and appearing, we will hear of Mary Magdalene, Peter and John and their first reactions to the empty tomb where Jesus had been laid.It is interesting to note that Peter and John had not yet understood the Scripture that their Messiah, Jesus, must rise from the dead. Mary Magdalene is especially precious in this passage as she encounters the risen Lord, not knowing that He was Jesus.Let's join Dr. Mitchell as we continue our study on the Biblical Passion of Christ and His resurrection with this introduction. -----------------On the Unchanging Word Bible study, Dr. Mitchell will be speaking about Mary Magdalene. We are in John chapter 20 beginning at verse 13.Here, We see Mary weeping in sorrow when two angels ask her a question. After this she then turns to see someone else who then asks her two more questions. She responds by not answering these questions, but asking where he had put the body of Jesus. Jesus speaks her name, and immediately she recognizes His voice. Dr. Mitchell brings out the fact we who know Jesus as savior are joined to a risen savior. From now on we do not know Jesus according to the flesh per se, but we know the Lord Jesus Christ who is risen, ascended to His Father and our Father, to His God and our God and now glorified at God's right hand. Open your Bible to John 20 verse 13 with our teacher Dr. Mitchell.

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John 2:15-17 And He made a scourge of cords, and drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen; and He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables; and to those who were selling the doves He said, “Take these things away; stop making My Father's house a place of business.” His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for Your house will consume me.” If you missed yesterday's podcast on the previous verse, I suggest you listen to it first. It sets the stage for what we read in these verses. We see Jesus' zeal for His Father's glory and His determination to love His elect from all peoples expressed. As I shared from Leviticus yesterday, Jesus fulfilled the Law and cleansed His Father's house of a leprous mark, preparing the way for His Father's condemnation and removal of the old covenant. A better covenant with a new house of prayer for the blessing of the nations was coming. The focus of these verses is to testify to Jesus' zeal for His house. My encouragement today is that Jesus hasn't changed, and He lives in us. That same zeal is present in our hearts if we abide in Him. His life becomes our life. His purpose becomes our purpose. His attitudes become our attitudes. His zeal becomes our zeal. His love becomes our love. The new house God constructed to replace the old, infected, and condemned house is His church. It's all of us who believe in Christ for access and fellowship with God. One expression of the love of Christ is zeal for God's house, which means zeal to love one another in holiness. Jesus has cleansed us forever. He has set us apart to Himself. We have been perfected in holiness for all time (Heb. 10:14). I take this to mean that if I see a sin or fleshliness in myself or my brother, I remove it from my sight, put it out, by faith in the blood of the Lamb who was sacrificed for us. The old house of flesh has been condemned and destroyed by His death, and a new house has been built through His resurrection and life. This zeal to love one another should consume us as Jesus' zeal to cleanse His Father's house consumed Him. They are the same because they are both in Jesus, who lives in us. May we be filled with His zeal and love for one another. May we remove those marks of flesh and sin which were condemned at the cross. Let us drive out all greed, hypocrisy, and carnal sacrifices so that His presence and love may fill His house today in zeal for God's glory. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

John 2:14 And He found in the temple those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. We read today about a tremendous demonstration of Jesus' love for God, the people, and holiness. This is one of two times Jesus cleansed the temple of corruption. Both times were necessary according to the Law of Leviticus 14:34-40. When you enter the land of Canaan, which I give you for a possession, and I put a mark of leprosy on a house in the land of your possession, then the one who owns the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, “Something like a mark of leprosy has become visible to me in the house.” The priest shall then command that they empty the house before the priest goes in to look at the mark, so that everything in the house need not become unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to look at the house. So he shall look at the mark, and if the mark on the walls of the house has greenish or reddish depressions and appears deeper than the surface, then the priest shall come out of the house, to the doorway, and quarantine the house for seven days. The priest shall return on the seventh day and make an inspection. If the mark has indeed spread in the walls of the house, then the priest shall order them to tear out the stones with the mark in them and throw them away at an unclean place outside the city. When Jesus came into the temple, He found a mark of leprosy in God's house of prayer. And by the way, He owned the house. The Law commanded that the house be cleared of the mark and then quarantined for a period of time to see if the house needed to be condemned and destroyed. If after the house was cleansed, the corruption returned, then God was condemning the house to destruction, and they were to tear out the stones that were infected. Notice in the passage that it was God who put a mark of leprosy on a house. We will read the next couple of days how His zeal, His love for His Father, and the blessing of His people who were to come to pray consumed Him. As He lived to love with His Father, His Father displayed His love for the nations and the holiness of His house. Isaiah wrote in Isaiah 56:6-7, Also the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD, to minister to Him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be His servants, every one who keeps from profaning the sabbath and holds fast My covenant; even those I will bring to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be acceptable on My altar; for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.” My dear Gentile brothers and sisters, Jesus loves us! He loved us then, and He loves us today. He has brought us by His blood to His holy mountain, the place of salvation, the new Eden, the holy space where God in heaven has fellowship with redeemed mankind on earth. We have access to God in prayer because we are His house—cleansed, holy to the Lord, if we hold fast our confidence in Christ and the boast of our assurance firm until the end. We do that as we live to love with Jesus. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

As Jesus approached Jerusalem, every step was perfectly timed. In this Palm Sunday message, we explore the events leading up to the Triumphal Entry and how Christ arrived right on time—not a moment too early or too late—to fulfill the will of His Father. Along the way, we unpack the rich meaning behind the three Greek words for time—chronos, kairos, and aion—and discover how Palm Sunday reminds us that God's timing is always intentional, redemptive, and worth trusting.

Send us a textGUEST: TRAVIS ALLEN, pastor, Grace Church Greeley, COThere are lots of things that draw our time and thoughts away from the most important Person and event in history—Jesus Christ and His death and resurrection which took place nearly 2000 years ago in Jerusalem.Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came from heaven, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life with the whole purpose of offering Himself on the cross to pay the death penalty for man's sins against His Father. Why would He do this?Here's why: “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).Consider Jesus in the days leading to His death on the cross. He knew when, where, and how He was going to suffer and die. Above all, He knew that His own Father would be pouring out His just wrath and justice on Him, the innocent One, for all the sins of all who would believe.The gospel of Luke describes Jesus' state on the night of His arrest as He was in the Garden of Gethsemane: “being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground” (Luke 22:44).Agony, praying fervently, sweating blood. What? Didn't Jesus just run through this unruffled like some superhero?No He didn't. His agony and His actions before His atoning death teach us a great deal about who He is and who believers are called to be.Our guest this weekend is Travis Allen. Travis served our country in the US Navy as a member of the SEAL teams and is now the pastor of Grace Church in Greeley, CO. Travis gave a recent sermon series on “The Agony in the Garden,” explaining the deep suffering of Christ in the hours before He would bear His Father's wrath for our sin on the cross.We hope this program leading into Easter week, along with the April issue of The Christian Worldview Journal, which is scheduled to arrive this week, will help our hearts and minds more deeply appreciate and worship Christ for who He is—the Son of God and only Savior of mankind.-------------------------------RELATED SERMONS:The Agony in the Garden, Part 1The Agony in the Garden, Part 2Lessons from the GardenThe Arrest of JesusGRACE CHURCH GREELEY, CO PODCASTPillar of Truth

John 2:12-13 After this He went down to Capernaum, He and His mother and His brothers and His disciples; and they stayed there a few days. The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Let's begin with a couple of facts. The distance from Cana to Capernaum was around 16 miles (which is almost 26 kilometers for my friends in other countries). The journey from Capernaum to Jerusalem was 85 miles or almost 137 kilometers. The average walker would make the trip to Capernaum in 5 hours and 15 minutes with no stops, so we know that didn't happen. Perhaps with stops to rest, eat, and perform several unrecorded acts of love for people God put in Jesus' path, the journey from Cana to Capernaum took a day or so. If we use the same calculations for the trip to Jerusalem, it was perhaps a 4-5 day journey. So from the time of the wedding until Jesus arrived in Jerusalem was somewhere around 12 days to two weeks. I shared these facts with you because that's around two weeks of Jesus' life and works of which we know nothing except His general location. What we do know is that every one of those days, He glorified His Father by loving with His Father. Everything He did and said was as necessary, powerful, and life-changing for those the Father put His path as the events at the wedding in Cana. The last verse of John's gospel says, “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that would be written (21:25). The same is true for you and me. Very few of the things we do each day will be remembered, much less written of, but that doesn't mean they aren't necessary, powerful, and pleasing to the Father. As long as they flow out of an intimate relationship with Jesus, the Father is glorified by Jesus in us. I encourage us all to abide in Jesus and not despise the little things, the mundane, the seemingly unnotable acts of love and service. Although they are not captured in print for others to read or see, the Lord has taken notice. For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them (Eph. 2:10). These many things are not recorded, but they are all for God's glory. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comJohn 2 The first recorded miracle of Jesus' ministry is the turning of water into wine in Cana of Galilee. His mother informs Him that the wine has run out at a wedding feast. While the time has not come for Jesus to show everyone His deity, He honors His mother's request, and He turns six waterpots into wine. This serves to “manifest His glory” to His disciples. Jesus then makes a trip to Jerusalem for the Passover feast. He makes a whip and drives out the money changers in the temple. The Jews ask for a sign as proof of His authority. He speaks of the temple being destroyed and rebuilt in three days. Jesus is referencing His death and resurrection. In Jerusalem, He performs signs, and many believe in Him.  The miracles in this chapter demonstrate the love of Jesus. He is easing into public ministry, but at His mother's request, Jesus turns the water into wine. This is a concession He makes out of love, and it encourages everyone. Later, in Jerusalem, while not yet time for Him to die, He still drives greedy Jews out of the temple. He does this because of His passion for bringing honor to His Father. Jesus is motivated by love, and He later dies on the cross to help others and obey God. We should appreciate how much He did out of concern for us, and we should emulate that by helping others and openly showing our love for our heavenly Father.   Worthy Lord, You deserve to be loved, worshiped, and obeyed. Your Son believed this so strongly that He drove out those who disrespected Your will. Lord, help us to be like Your Son, emotional about your worthiness and bold in the face of those who disobey You. Show us how to be motivated by love for You, but also our love for other people. Jesus often acted out of compassion and care, even altering His plans to be helpful. Lord, demand this of us. Create opportunities for us to serve others and demonstrate the heart of Christ in observable ways.    Thought Questions: -       It was clear that Jesus loved His mother. Who in your life is so loved that you honor their requests even when it is not your desire? -       The signs of Jesus “manifested His glory” and led to belief. In what ways do the miracles of Jesus lead you to stronger faith in Him? -       Zeal for God led Jesus to aggressive behavior in the temple. Is there a time for that, and how must you be cautious in such moments?

“Then Jesus spoke to the leading priests, the captains of the Temple guard, and the elders who had come for him. ‘Am I some dangerous revolutionary,’ he asked, ‘that you come with swords and clubs to arrest me?’” (Luke 22:52 NLT) The scene in Gethsemane when Jesus was arrested is chaotic and confusing in the Gospel account. Imagine how much more chaotic and confusing it was in person. Judas Iscariot, who knew Gethsemane well because of the time he’d spent with Jesus, led the arresting party. With him was an odd mix of characters: Roman soldiers, temple guards, Jewish officials, and assorted servants. Strange bedfellows, to say the least. John 18:4 says, “Jesus fully realized all that was going to happen to him, so he stepped forward to meet them” (NLT). It must have been a little unsettling for Judas and his cohorts to plan Jesus’ surprise arrest, only to find that He was expecting them. That may explain why “they all drew back and fell to the ground” when He identified Himself (verse 6 NLT). By taking control of the situation, Jesus aimed to avoid a violent confrontation. But Peter didn’t get the memo. He drew his sword and took a wild swing. He missed the armed soldiers and guards but managed to cut off the ear of Malchus, the high priest’s slave. Jesus healed the injured man and then helped Peter recognize who was really pulling the strings. “Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly? But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what must happen now?” (Matthew 26:53–54 NLT). There’s our takeaway from this story. Despite the chaotic nature of the scene and despite the unpredictability of human nature, there was never a moment when the Lord wasn’t in control. When did Judas and his cronies show up? After Jesus had finished praying. They didn’t catch Him by surprise. They didn’t interrupt His conversation with His Father. They made their entrance when they were supposed to. They didn’t disrupt the plan that was unfolding; they were part of it. They played the roles God intended them to play. The disciples didn’t see it that way—not in that moment, at least. Matthew wrote, “At that point, all the disciples deserted him and fled” (Matthew 26:56 NLT). He should know; he was one of them. Jesus was abandoned in the garden by all His closest friends—except, of course, for the one who betrayed Him. Yet, despite the optics of the situation, Jesus was still in control. And that’s important for us to remember today. Because if we face a situation that seems to be beyond the Lord’s control, we should look at it from a different perspective. Reflection question: What’s an area of your life that you need to remind yourself is under the Lord’s complete control, even though it may not appear that way? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hanging on the cross, Jesus endured mockery and contempt. His Father witnessed it all too. In this message from Mark 15, Pastor Lutzer examines the response of the soldiers at the crucifixion. Instead of punishing those who tortured His Son, God directed His judgment onto Jesus—for us.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

John 2:11 This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. Today, I want us to be encouraged by the glory of God in Jesus Christ. We learn from this verse that the miracle of changing water to wine was a revelation of Jesus' glory, which had an impact upon His disciples. First, consider that the glory Jesus manifested was given to Him by the Father. We learn that from John 17:5, “Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.” And in John 17:22, “The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one.” The way the Son of God received glory from His Father was by His Father working in and through Him. The way the Son glorifies the Father is by receiving His will, word, and power one moment at a time. Jesus says as much in His answer to Philip, who asked that He show the Father to him and the disciples. Listen carefully to these words and notice that Jesus' primary aim was that the Father be glorified in the Son. Jesus said to him, “Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how can you say, ‘Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but the Father abiding in Me does His works. Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me; otherwise believe because of the works themselves. Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father. Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. Do you see it? When Jesus receives the Father's thinking (which, by the way, is the Greek root of the word glory), the Father does His works in Him. When the Father does His works in Jesus, He glorifies the Father, and He receives and manifests His glory from the Father. S,o this makes sense that John would say that the sign Jesus did at the wedding manifested His glory. I draw this conclusion. Jesus glorified His Father, God, by living to love with His Father. We fulfill our purpose of glorifying God by living to love with Jesus as He glorifies the Father through and with us. Here's the encouragement for all who live to love with Jesus. Like Jesus, our primary aim is that the Father be glorified in the Son. The Father is glorified in His Son, Jesus, as we abide in Jesus and His life is manifested in and through us. As we live to love with Jesus, Jesus does the work of love for us as we ask Him to do it like He promised in John 14:13-14. Did you notice above in those verses that Jesus invited them to ask, and He promised twice to do it for them? If the Father does the work in Jesus, His glory is manifested. If Jesus does the work in us, the Father i glorified in the Son in and through us. Therefore, I conclude with this encouragement. When we live to love with Jesus, and Jesus lives His life in us, we fulfill our ultimate purpose of glorifying God. We receive the glory of God manifested in the life of Jesus Christ, who lives in us. When this happens, people will believe in Jesus as they witness and experience His love. There is no greater purpose for your life than this: living to love with Jesus for the glory of God. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

“Then Jesus left them a second time and prayed, ‘My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done.’” (Matthew 26:42 NLT) Jesus’ last stop before His arrest was the Garden of Gethsemane. The garden was located on a slope of the Mount of Olives, just across the Kidron Valley from Jerusalem. When the events of Jesus’ arrest took place, the garden was likely an olive grove surrounded by walls. Some scholars believe it was owned by a wealthy follower of Jesus who allowed Him and His disciples to use it when they were in Jerusalem. Jesus likely chose this familiar spot because He felt the enormity of what was about to happen. The sins of every person who ever lived—and every person who ever will live—were about to be placed on Him. He was about to face God’s full wrath—alone. He was about to suffer as no one had ever suffered. He needed a place to pray, to spend time with His heavenly Father before He endured His Father’s punishment. All the disciples except Judas Iscariot accompanied Him to Gethsemane (although Judas would show up soon enough). At some point, Jesus asked Peter, James, and John to go with Him to a remote part of the garden. He asked them to keep watch so that He wouldn’t be interrupted while He prayed. But even that simple request proved to be too difficult for them. Three times during His three-hour prayer session, Jesus returned to His trio of “watchers.” Three times He found them all asleep. The Bible’s description of Jesus’ prayer time makes it clear that His suffering started long before He was tortured and crucified. Hebrews 5:7 says, “While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death” (NLT). Luke 22:44 says, “He was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood” (NLT). Jesus begged His heavenly Father to take the cup of suffering from Him. He wanted to know if there was another way for God’s plan of salvation to be fulfilled. God heard Jesus’ prayers. He sent an angel to comfort and strengthen Him (see Luke 22:43). And then He said no to His Son’s request. There was no other way. Jesus was the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Him (see John 14:6). His Father’s answer was all Jesus needed. “I want your will to be done, not mine,” He said (Luke 22:42 NLT). Submitting to God’s will renewed His strength and sense of purpose. That’s why, in the chaos that followed, Jesus was the calmest person in the garden. He knew He was doing God’s will. Refreshed and ready for what lay ahead, Jesus woke His sleepy friends and went out to meet the men who had come to arrest and kill Him. But in those hours in the garden, He revealed three life-changing truths about prayer. One, talking to God gives us the strength, courage, wisdom, and comfort we need to face any situation. Two, God sometimes says no because He has something else planned for us. Three, “Your will be done” is the perfect way to end every conversation with our heavenly Father. Reflection question: What important truths about prayer do you see in the story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That, says the scriptures, THE CROSS is an:OFFENSE.The meaning, the thought, the application of the cross is indeed an offense to the NATURAL MAN. That is, the man or woman who has no belief in Christianity. This natural person, man or woman, is offended by the notion of the cross. In fact, this anti-Christian person is offended by anything about the cross, including the blood of Jesus Christ.For Christians, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, was the act of the son of God who laid down his life for mankind, for the sins of man and woman, and without, says the scriptures, this shedding of blood there is:NO REMISSION FOR SIN.None at all.But the concept of sin generally and the need of humankind to accept that propitiation for sin is offensive, even mythological. Some critics, atheistic, even go so far as to call the crucifixion and the shedding of blood:BARBARIC.They go back to the Old Testament, to the very book of Genesis, where there was a sacrifice of an animal, the shedding of that animal's blood as atonement, remission for sins, declaring that to be barbaric as well. But, again, for Christians, without the shedding of blood, the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, there is no remission for sins, none at all. Sin and blood, and of course crucifixion, say the natural man and woman, is ridiculous mythology and stokes the passions of these anti-Christians in this day and age, perhaps as never before.But sin, the coming short of the glory of God is indeed a reality. In fact, it is everywhere in deed and in heart. Evil is a reality, and there really is no cure for it, except ONE! And that is the saving grace of our Lord clearly manifested to us at Calvary, Golgotha, THE CROSS. Thank God for the cross and Christ!Jesus of Nazareth was tried before Pilate, and the verdict was:I FIND NO FAULT IN HIM!But the mob cried out:CRUCIFY HIM! CRUCIFY HIM!Pilate, politician that he was, honored the tradition of the time, to release a prisoner to them and Pilate chose Barrabus over Jesus, so much for justice.To Calvary, he went. Weakened as he was, Simon of Cyrene was conscripted by the Romans to carry the cross of Christ and the Golgotha drama began. Nails were driven into his hands and feet, and there he hung, suffering, parched with a terrible thirst, the crown of thorns on His head causing his blood to drip and his spirit to yearn for the end. He felt all alone, even abandoned by His Father, as he took upon himself the sins of the world, of you and me. In that lonely state, he cried out:MY GOD, MY GOD WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?But then, mercifully, it was over. And his parting words were:IT IS FINISHED!That ultimate act of redemption was accomplished once and for all, for all mankind, for you and for me. There were those at the time who saw the event, witnessed the horrible act of Roman crucifixion, and watched the innocent Jesus of Nazareth suffer. They witnessed his body taken down from that cross, and the man Joseph, wrapping it in fine linen and laying the precious body of Jesus Christ in that very own and special tomb.That was Friday, but then came Sunday. On the third day, this son of the living God, with the power of God, rose from the dead, and accomplished the greatest event in human history:THE RESURRECTION.Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o'er his foes. He arose the victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign. Blessed are we, by the millions and millions, who have never seen but who believe, nonetheless.BLESSED ARE WE!And we are indeed, for Gentile and Jew, anyone for that matter, all humankind, can have the incredible benefits of the crucifixion and the resurrection, a life of reconciliation here and life eternal there. Death is destroyed, for there now is no more death. We who believe will live eternally with Him so that the life we now live is redeemed, cleansed, and forgiven by His BLOOD. And we will be raised like HIM in our very own resurrection morning to know HIM and to live eternally with HIM.Thank God for that third day. Life here and now is one of joy, unspeakable rejoicing, praise, worship, and thanksgiving because of this great offense, the cross of Jesus Christ, the crucifixion, and the resurrection.So, my fellow Christians, on Easter Sunday and every other day, may we praise God for Jesus of Nazareth, and:THANK GOD FOR HIS UNSPEAKABLE GIFT!

Read OnlineJesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM.” So they picked up stones to throw at him; but Jesus hid and went out of the temple area. John 8:58–59When Moses encountered God in the burning bush, God revealed His name: I AM. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that this revelation of God's name “​​is at once a name revealed and something like the refusal of a name.” It expresses that God is “infinitely above everything that we can understand or say.” He is the “hidden God.” He is also a “God who makes himself close to men” at each and every moment of our lives (See CCC #206).In our Gospel today, Jesus identifies Himself with this hidden God. He states that He alone knows His Father and that the Father glorifies Him because He is the great I AM. To the people of that time, this was a shocking revelation, at least to those who failed to comprehend this truth in faith. But that mysterious name reveals to us not only the essence of God, it also reveals how we ought to relate to this infinite, hidden, exalted and glorious God.As Jesus revealed His identity, He did not say, “before Abraham came to be, I was.” He says, “I AM.” This reveals that Jesus not only existed before Abraham, but that His existence transcends all time. He always and everywhere IS. Though this might seem overly philosophical to some, it is an important concept to understand for two important reasons. First, it gives us greater insight into God. But, second, it reveals to us how we ought to relate to God every day.God is not a God of the past. He is not a God of the future. He is a God of the present moment. If we are to enter into a relationship with God, then we must realize that we can only encounter Him in the present moment. He is the Here and Now, so to speak. And we must seek Him here and now, in this present moment alone.Sometimes we find ourselves dwelling on the past. To the extent that our past has helped or hurt us in this present moment, we need to address it. But the way this is done is by seeking God's healing grace today, allowing the past to disappear into His abundant mercy. Other times we try to live in the future, becoming anxious about what is to come. But God does not dwell in the future for, to Him, all time is here and now. Therefore, we ought not to become anxious about the future, worry about it or try to live in it now. All we have is this present moment, and it is in this moment that God comes to meet us. He is here, and we must meet Him here, turning to Him and His grace today. Reflect, today, upon this deep and mysterious revelation from our Lord. Think about his identity as the great “I AM.” Ponder that name. Ponder its meaning. See it as a way by which Jesus is inviting you to encounter Him in this present moment alone. Live in this moment. The past is gone; the future is not yet here. Live where God exists, here and now, for that is the only place that you will meet our Lord. My Lord, You are the Great I Am. You transcend all time. Help me to meet You today, to let go of the past, to look forward to the future, and to live with You in this moment alone. As I meet You here, dear Lord, help me to love You with all my heart. Jesus, I trust in You.  James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

This episode moves into week 5 of Lent and looks at Matthew 27:22-31 and Mark 15:37-41. In these passages, we see Jesus before Pilate, including how the soldiers treated Him, and the last breath of Jesus. Together we discuss how the love that Jesus has for His Father is the foundation for His obedience, obedience that results in love for all those around Him. In the same way, we come to realize that as important as it is for us to love those around us, this love, first comes out of obedience rooted in love for Jesus.

John 2:6-7 Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification, containing twenty or thirty gallons each. Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” So they filled them up to the brim. First, let's recall what happened at the wedding in Cana. Jesus and His disciples were attending a wedding, probably of a family friend. A serious problem arose when the supply of wine ran out. Mary brought the problem to Jesus. Jesus' response to Mary was that this problem wasn't His or His disciples' problem, and that His time hadn't come. Nevertheless, His mother, Mary, in some way responsible for the servants serving the wine to the guests, told the servants to do whatever Jesus said to do. So now the situation is in Jesus' hands. Second, let's consider Jesus' options. He could have done nothing. Or He could have spoken wine into existence into the empty wine jars that had been used. His Father could have had a wine supplier drive by at just the right time with a wagon full of wine. But there's an important lesson for us to learn about Jesus. He believed everything that happened in His life was given from His Father to glorify His Father by demonstrating His satisfaction in Him and to reveal the Father's love. So He simply received what the Father gave Him, both in the specific circumstance and in response. When Jesus noticed the waterpots, He received them as the Father's provision for the situation. This is what He did later in His ministry when faced with the hunger of thousands of people on a couple of occasions. The Father provided a few fish and loaves of bread, so He worked with what He had. In living to love with Jesus, if we will have the same humble attitude of receiving what our Father gives to us, His love will flow freely through us. Third, when God is at work, it doesn't mean we won't have to work. Finding as much as 180 gallons of water, filling the pots, and then transporting them wasn't an easy or quick task. It could have taken hours. All we know from John's report is that the servants did what Jesus said. The typical way God works is through us. In this instance, the servants were serving the guests but doing so through the guidance and power of Christ. What they had to do certainly wasn't convenient nor easy. As we live to love with Jesus, we should not be surprised nor put out if loving comes with the cost of inconvenience and exhaustion. We, like the servants, should be ready to do whatever He tells us to do so that God may be glorified as we look to Him for guidance and power. Fourth, the servants didn't just put water in the pots, they filled them to the brim. As we serve the Lord in all that we do, let's do it to the fullest degree. Think of it this way. The servants gave Jesus as much water as they could for Him to work with. Let's do the same today. Let's give Jesus all that we have so that He might be revealed in glory through our lives. We simply receive from Jesus and then give our all. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle   In this episode of Richer Soul, we explore the intersection of high performance, mental clarity, and living alcohol-free with James Swanwick — entrepreneur, investor, author, and former ESPN anchor. James shares his personal journey from journalism to broadcasting to launching a movement that empowers executives and business leaders to live their best lives without alcohol. His insights challenge cultural norms, offering a neuroscience-backed framework to help high achievers make better life decisions.   Key Takeaways: Alcohol Doesn't Serve High Performers. James emphasizes that alcohol is often a socially accepted blocker to achieving clarity, focus, and true happiness. For those aiming for high performance, even moderate drinking can have a compounding negative impact on energy, sleep, and decision-making. The Power of Identity Change. Rather than "quitting" drinking, James reframed his identity to become someone who simply "doesn't drink." This subtle shift removes willpower from the equation and aligns behavior with self-image — a powerful concept for habit transformation in any area. Modeling Courageous Change from His Father. Witnessing his father leave a veterinary career to study law for ten years and ultimately find greater happiness gave James a blueprint for reinventing himself — from journalist to sports anchor to entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship as a Path to Freedom. Despite having a "dream job" at ESPN, James realized he was still tethered to corporate constraints. He used his off-days to build his entrepreneurial skillset and eventually stepped away from the camera to create something that aligned with his values and lifestyle.   Money Learnings: James's early relationship with money was shaped by witnessing his father's struggles in business and later, his courageous career pivot. He internalized that financial success doesn't require suffering — a belief reinforced by building profitable businesses like Swanwick Sleep and Alcohol Free Lifestyle. He also warns that our environment and societal norms often reinforce habits (like drinking) that quietly drain both our wealth and vitality.   About James Swanwick: James Swanwick is an Australian-American stop-drinking expert, author, entrepreneur, and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor. He is the founder of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, where he helps high performers break free from alcohol without relying on willpower, AA, or rehab. He also co-founded Swanwick Sleep, best known for its blue light-blocking glasses. His upcoming book, Clear: The Only Neuroscience-Based Method For High Achievers To Finally Break Free From Alcohol, launches April 8.   Key Discussion Points:  James's childhood experience with money and his father's career transformation. How working at ESPN was glamorous but limiting — and what pushed him to leave. The role of environment and community in perpetuating alcohol use. How James made the shift from drinker to non-drinker by focusing on identity. Why entrepreneurs and executives benefit from alcohol-free living. The neuroscience behind habit change and breaking free from social pressure. Tools and frameworks for reprogramming your brain and behavior. How to create a life that doesn't need alcohol to feel exciting or fulfilling.   Conclusion: James Swanwick invites us to rethink our relationship with alcohol and identity. His story is a powerful example of intentional living — choosing paths aligned with values, optimizing mental and physical health, and rewriting the story society tells us about what's “normal.” If you're a high achiever seeking clarity, presence, and performance, James offers both the mindset and the method to take that next step.   Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesswanwick  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Swanwick  Alcohol free lifestyle: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com  Swanwick sleep: www.swanwicksleep.com   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening!   Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/   Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes   If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul   https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comLuke 22 Jesus is the calm amid the storm as the end of His earthly life approaches. The Jews seek to kill Him. Judas has set up His betrayal. The disciples, while faithful, understand little and often devolve into arguments over who is the greatest. Peter makes a commitment he cannot keep. But in all this, Jesus remains faithful. He gathers the Apostles and establishes the memorial supper that would have great meaning after His death and resurrection. He goes to the garden and communes with His Father. He is comforted by an angel and made ready to complete His mission. He quietly submits to arrest. While Peter's world is shattered by weakness in denying Jesus, the Savior tells the world He is God's Son, knowing it will lead to His death.    Satan is at work near the end of Jesus' life. He enters Judas to lead him to betray Jesus. He incites the jealousy of the Jewish leaders. He even demands permission to sift Peter like wheat and succeeds in tempting him to deny Jesus. Satan is a menace, then and now. He still features these same tactics: greed, fear, and pride. But Jesus is our anchor in the storm of Satan's efforts. He gathers and protects His disciples. He appeals to God on our behalf. Jesus communes with us in His memorial supper. And Jesus helps us face trials with composure and wisdom. We should always be anchored in Him and grateful for His help in times of need.  Holy God, we praise You during the trials and temptations of life. Satan tries to sow doubt and fear into our hearts. Father, give us clarity to see Your Son. He was focused, faithful, and always connected to You. His identity as Your Son sustained Him. Dear Lord, help us to be more like Him. Lead us to make more time for prayer and to keep our eyes on future hopes and blessings in Jesus. His behavior, even in the face of evil, was controlled by peace. Father, fill us with peace in knowing our triumphant King is always with us.   -       Why was Jesus so calm even as Satan was doing his work? How can you establish that kind of peace even if there is trouble around you? -       Jesus' disciples struggled under trial because overconfidence led to complacency. How do you keep from complacency in your faith? -       “Are you the Son of God?” “Yes, I am.” Jesus confidently confessed His name. How does your faith in His identity help you daily?

Read OnlineBecause he spoke this way, many came to believe in him. John 8:30Jesus had been teaching in veiled but deeply profound ways about Who He was. In prior passages, He referred to Himself as the “bread of life,” the “living water,” the “light of the world,” and He even took upon Himself the ancient title of God “I AM.” Furthermore, He continually identified Himself with the Father in Heaven as His Father with Whom He was perfectly united and by Whom He was sent into the world to do His will. For example, just prior to the line above, Jesus states clearly, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM, and that I do nothing on my own, but I say only what the Father taught me” (John 8:28). And it was because of this that many came to believe in Him. But why?As John's Gospel continues, Jesus' teaching remains mysterious, deep and veiled. After Jesus speaks profound truths about Who He is, some listeners come to believe in Him, while others become hostile to Him. What is the difference between those who come to believe and those who ultimately kill Jesus? The simple answer is faith. Both those who came to believe in Jesus and those who orchestrated and supported His murder heard the same teaching of Jesus. Yet their reactions were so very different.The same is true for us today. Just like those who heard these teachings for the first time from Jesus' own lips, we also are presented with the same teaching. We are given the same opportunity to listen to His words and either receive them with faith or reject them or be indifferent. Are you one of the many who came to believe in Jesus because of these words?Reading these veiled, mysterious and deep teachings of Jesus as they are presented in the Gospel of John requires a special gift from God if these words will have any impact upon our lives whatsoever. Faith is a gift. It's not just a blind choice to believe. It's a choice based on seeing. But it's a seeing made possible only by an interior revelation from God to which we give our assent. Thus, Jesus as the Living Water, the Bread of Life, the great I AM, the Light of the World, and the Son of the Father will only make sense to us and will only have an effect upon us when we are open to and receive the interior light of the gift of faith. Without that openness and reception, we will remain either hostile or indifferent. Reflect, today, upon the deep, veiled and mysterious language of God. When you read this language, especially in the Gospel of John, what is your reaction? Ponder your reaction carefully; and, if you find you are any less than one who has come to understand and believe, then seek the grace of faith this day so that our Lord's words will powerfully transform your life. My mysterious Lord, Your teaching about Who You are is beyond human reason alone. It is deep, mysterious and glorious beyond all understanding. Please give me the gift of faith so that I may come to know Who You are as I ponder the richness of Your holy Word. I believe in You, dear Lord. Help my unbelief. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Pastor Jahanna Palmer shares a personal memory of spending childhood moments at church because it was where her father was, connecting that longing to the story of Jesus staying in the temple, deeply immersed in the presence of His Heavenly Father. Her message encourages us to recognize the beauty of being in the presence of God, just as Jesus did while in His Father's house.

We've made it to Jesus' point of no return in His journey to the cross; a well-known scene in the garden of Gethsemane, where He will beseech his followers to stay awake and pray with him as He pleads with His Father for another way. The language used builds to a picture of abject horror, and is another picture of human Jesus displaying the holiness of a raw emotional response that we should come to when we face loss, death and pain in this life. Of course, Jesus' horror is beyond anything we will ever face,  and embedded within this scene is some vital theology. Did the Father send Jesus to do battle with death and darkness on the cross to satisfy His wrath (our reformation forefathers would have us think so)? Or did the triune God, together, devise this ancient plan to redeem their beloved world from the very beginning? A clear understanding on this can change the way we read all that tricky stuff in the Old Testament, and revolutionize what it is to be included in this divine relationship, for all of us. By Hannah Flint

Title: Jesus Is the Way, the Truth, and the LifeMain Text: John 14:1-7, 16-19, 25-27; Romans 8:15-16Key Points:Jesus Brings Comfort in the Face of FearOn the night before His crucifixion, Jesus comforts His disciples rather than seeking comfort Himself.“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” (John 14:1)The remedy for a troubled heart? Faith.The Deep Longing for HomeJesus says He's preparing a place in His Father's house.Our souls crave belonging, safety, and unconditional love—and Jesus fulfills that longing.Jesus Is the Way to the Father“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)Through Jesus, we not only gain knowledge of God but a personal connection with the Father.The Gift of the Holy SpiritJesus promises the Spirit will live in us—“The Holy Spirit inside you is better than Jesus beside you.”The Spirit brings peace, guidance, and reminds us of what Jesus taught (John 14:26-27).Adopted as God's ChildrenRomans 8:15–16 shows that we've been adopted, and we can cry out “Abba, Father.”The Spirit assures us that we belong—not based on performance, but on love and grace.Final Reflection:Are you living as if you're truly loved by the Father? Or are you still trying to earn what Jesus already secured for you?

WATCH ON YOUTUBE The Real Lord's PrayerScripture: John 17What do we learn about the heart of Jesus?- Deep relationship with His Father.- Cares deeply.- Obedient to His purpose.- Truthful words.1. Jesus prays for Himself.2. Jesus prays for His Disciples.3. Jesus prays for Me.

Welcome to Faith Church Online! Matthew 27 paints a beautiful picture of the crucifixion of Jesus and in it we see the fifth statement Jesus spoke, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?" Jesus was expressing deep anguish as the sins of the world were place on Him, which caused Him to be separated from His Father for the first and only time. But here's the good news: Because Jesus suffered for our sins & because He endured the spiritual separation from His Father, we may be united with Him and never have to be separated from God's love.We hope this serves you well!

John 2:4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with us? My hour has not yet come.” Jesus' answer to His mother first strikes me as disrespectful, but we know it wasn't. You'll notice He didn't ask, “What does that have to do with Me?” Perhaps it was another way of saying, “Their problem isn't our problem.” Then He brought up a timing issue. “My hour has not yet come.” So what encouragement may we draw from Jesus' response to His mother? As I noted yesterday, Jesus' agenda and time table was 100% the same as His Father's. So, let's see if we can process this as He would, by reviewing the three foundational worldview truths of Jesus. There is only one God, My Father, from whom are all things, and He is love. My Father's love is enough. He satisfies the deepest needs of my soul. My Father's purpose in all things is to reveal His life in me for His glory. We learn from John's gospel that Jesus abides in His Father's love and will. John 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.” Psalm. 40:7 informs us regarding Jesus. “Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come (in the scroll of the book it is written of Me) to do your will, O God.'” So we know in this instance at the wedding in Cana, Jesus' was indicating to Mary that His life wasn't dictated by the tyranny of the urgent or the glory of men. The only One who mattered in His life was ultimately, His Father. Yes, He knew the Father had control of the wine situation, but He was waiting on His Father for His response. That's what living to love with His Father looked like. This is the encouragement we can draw from this verse. If we are living to love with Jesus, we too must learn to wait on the Lord before we react or respond to every circumstance and person. We glorify Him as we find our satisfaction in Him and His will above all things. Then, when He reveals Himself through u,s we display His fruit, by which the Father is glorified and pleased. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Passion Sunday marks an essential turning point in our Lenten journey as we enter Passiontide, the final and most solemn two-week period before Easter. Today, we explored the profound reality of Christ's sacrifice and what it means for our spiritual lives during these sacred days.At the heart of our meditation lies a stunning theological truth from St. John Vianney: "Our Lord suffered more than was necessary to redeem us, but what would have satisfied the justice of His Father would not have satisfied His love." The blood shed at Christ's circumcision alone would have been sufficient for mankind's redemption—each drop of divine blood carrying infinite redemptive power. Yet Christ chose the full suffering of the Cross not from necessity but from superabundant love. This revelation transforms how we understand the Passion and our own participation in it through Lenten practices.Drawing from Scripture, particularly Hebrews 9:12, we see how Christ fulfilled and transcended the Old Testament sacrifices. The high priest's annual blood offering foreshadowed Jesus becoming both priest and victim, offering His own blood for our salvation. Padre Pio's words further illuminate our path: "Let us climb generously the slopes of Calvary for love of Him, who was immolated for love of us." With these insights, I offered four practical resolutions to deepen your Passion Tide experience: dedicate time to meditate on God's sacrificial love, unite your daily struggles with Christ's sufferings, honor Crucifixes you encounter, and gaze lovingly at the Crucifix in your home or office. As we approach Holy Week, these practices help us "double down" on our Lenten commitments and finish our spiritual journey with renewed focus and devotion.Have you placed crucifixes throughout your home and workplace as visible reminders of Christ's sacrifice? Consider how these sacred images might transform your final days of Lenten preparation and draw you deeper into the mystery of God's boundless love.Support the showSponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED25 at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/Also sponsored by Quest Pipe Co. Get your St Isaac Jogues pipe here: https://questpipeco.com/discount/Amish?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fst-isaac-jogues-limited-edition********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://shop.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

It is common to get stuck on a rollercoaster of being certain in our faith one day and then questioning everything we think we know about God when something hard happens. When we choose to turn away from God in the suffering, we suffer as one who has been abandoned, versus when we choose to turn towards God in the suffering, we suffer as one who has faith, as Jesus did while He was on the cross. Jesus turned towards His Father, crying out to Him in the midst of His pain, and we can do the same, leading us into greater intimacy with our Father. 

In our bustling modern churches, it's easy to get lost in numbers, programs, and activities, losing sight of the true purpose of our gathering. Could Jesus be pleased with what He finds when He steps into our churches today? As we examine this profound question, delve into the biblical story of Jesus cleansing the temple (Matthew 21:12-17), reminding us of the importance of prayer, inclusivity, and genuine transformation over mere religious activity. Rediscover how these principles help foster a community rooted in faith, hope, and love rather than performance. Explore the implications of Jesus deeming the temple a "den of robbers" and His declaration that it should be "a house of prayer." This message urges us to evaluate our priorities – are we creating a place where prayer is central, everyone is welcome, and lives are transformed? Understanding these elements is crucial for nurturing a church that truly reflects God's heart.Join us as we uncover how Jesus reexamined the practices within His Father's house and called for a renewal focused on worship, prayer, and genuine heart transformation. Through embracing these timeless principles, we can revive the essential essence of our communities and witness the life-changing power of God at work.Discover how you can align your local church's activities with God's heart and mission. Ensure you're part of a community that calls on His power through prayer, invites everyone to the table, and celebrates His transformative work.Our mission is to help you become a passionate follower of Jesus so you can experience the life He intended for you and encourage others to do the same. Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to stay updated with our content ⏩.LIKE ✔️, SHARE

Jesus said, “If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.” Followers of Jesus shouldn't be surprised when we are hated, because the very Founder of our faith was hated. We do not fit into this world, because we do not belong to this world. This means that life will be hard and our faith will cost us something. But that should not surprise us either, because Jesus' faithfulness cost Him his life. When our loyalty to Jesus means being hated by the world, may we say with the Apostle Paul, “I am not ashamed of the gospel.”Take-Home Message: The world hates Christians because the world hates Jesus. “The world” in John: The sinful world system that opposes God. If you are a Christian… The World Will Hate You (15:18-25) -          Why does the world hate Jesus?They do not know His Father (21)He exposes the world's sin (22-24)To fulfill God's Word (25) -          Why does the world hate Christians?We are not of this world (19) -          What does it mean to not be of this world?Our ultimate loyalty is not to our friends, our family, our company, our country, our race, or our culture. Instead, our ultimate loyalty is to Jesus.  The Spirit Will Help You (15:26-27) The Savior has Warned You (16:1-4) Message: Handling The World's Hatred Scripture: John 15:18 - 16:4 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org

King Josiah's Spring Cleaning for Pesach! 2 Kings chapter 22:1 through 23:30. The life of King Josiah and how it is a picture of today and leading up to the second coming of Y'shua Messiah.  Y'shua cleansed His Father's House of leaven just prior to Passover when He went to the temple with a whip and overturned the tables of the money changers running them out of there.  Similarly, King Josiah, one of the most righteous kings of Judah according to scripture, also did some major spring cleaning and cleansed the leaven out of the entire Land of Israel just before Passover!  Is the story of King Josiah's spring cleaning a prophetic picture of the cleansing of the earth that take's place in the book of Revelation during the Great Tribulation just prior to Y'shua's Millennial Kingdom?  Stay tuned for the parallels and you decide.

What truly shapes a thriving organization—clever strategy or meaningful culture?In this powerful conversation, host Denis Gianoutsos is joined by Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and author of Leading Through Culture. With a background in philosophy and a career that spanned from Silicon Valley to Shanghai, Ken shares how leadership rooted in values and emotional intelligence can outperform even the sharpest strategic plans.Denis and Ken explore the challenges of launching a bank in China, the cultural dynamics that shape leadership styles, and why leaders must walk the talk to build teams that thrive. From Theory X vs. Theory Y to real-world examples of cross-functional collaboration, this discussion offers practical insights and timeless principles.Tune in to hear a thought-provoking exchange that redefines leadership—and invites you to lead with both head and heart..From Academia to the BoardroomPassion for philosophy shaped his worldviewPivoted from teaching to banking during inflationMoved to Silicon Valley to fuel tech innovationBuilding a Bank in China: “One Bed, Two Dreams”Led a joint venture with the Chinese governmentFaced cultural and political complexitiesGained deep respect for Chinese business cultureLeading Through Culture: Legacy of His Father's LessonsInspired by his dad's leadership teachingsBuilt culture around motivation and meaningLeaders must intentionally design cultureHeart Over Mind: Culture That Drives PerformanceCulture trumps strategy in impactFostered horizontal, team-based collaborationReinforced values through actions and rewardsWhat Makes a Great Leader: Lessons from LincolnLincoln embodied humility and visionEmbraced disagreement to make better decisionsGreat leaders inspire with purposeThe Future of Leadership in a Polarized WorldGlobal shifts are reshaping leadershipPeople now seek protection, not just inspirationLeaders must model behavior and stay curiousKey Quotes:"Strategy speaks to the mind, but culture speaks to the heart." - Ken Wilcox"Every organization has a culture—whether they want to or not." - Ken WilcoxBook a Strategy Call with Denis https://app.leadingchangepartners.com/widget/bookings/callwithdenisgianoutsosThe 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Ken:Website: https://kenwilcoxauthor.com/books/leading-through-culture/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenwilcoxsvb/Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite:

Read Online“Amen, amen, I say to you, the Son cannot do anything on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing; for what he does, the Son will do also. For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything that he himself does, and he will show him greater works than these, so that you may be amazed.” John 5:19–20The most central and most glorious mystery of our faith is that of the Most Holy Trinity. God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one God yet three distinct Persons. As divine “Persons,” each one is distinct; but as one God, each Person acts in perfect union with the others. In today's Gospel, Jesus clearly identifies the Father in Heaven as His Father and clearly states that He and His Father are one. For this reason, there were those who wanted to kill Jesus because He “called God his own father, making himself equal to God.”The sad reality is that the greatest and most glorious truth of God's inner life, the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity, was one of the primary reasons that some chose to hate Jesus and sought His life. Clearly, it was their ignorance of this glorious truth that drove them to this hatred.We call the Holy Trinity a “mystery,” not because they cannot be known but because our knowledge of Who They are can never be fully understood. For eternity, we will enter deeper and deeper into our knowledge of the Trinity and be “amazed” on a continually deepening level.One additional aspect of the mystery of the Trinity is that each one of us is called to share in Their very life. We will forever remain distinct from God; but, as many of the early Church Fathers liked to say, we must become “divinized,” meaning, we must share in God's divine life through our union of body and soul with Christ Jesus. That union also unites us with the Father and the Spirit. This truth should also leave us “amazed,” as we read in the passage above.As we continue to read this week from the Gospel of John and continue to ponder the mysterious and profound teaching of Jesus on His relationship with the Father in Heaven, it is essential that we not simply gloss over the mysterious language Jesus uses. Rather, we must prayerfully enter the mystery and allow our penetration of this mystery to leave us truly amazed. Amazement and transforming edification is the only good response. We will never fully understand the Trinity, but we must allow the truth of our Triune God to take hold of us and enrichen us, at very least, in a way that knows how much we do not know—and that knowledge leaves us in awe.Reflect, today, upon the sacred mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. Pray that God reveals Himself more fully to your mind and more completely consume your will. Pray that you will be able to share deeply in the life of the Trinity so that you will be filled with a holy amazement and awe.Most holy and triune God, the love You share within Your very being of Father, Son and Holy Spirit is beyond my comprehension. The mystery of Your triune life is a mystery of the greatest degree. Draw me in, dear Lord, to the life You share with Your Father and the Holy Spirit. Fill me with wonder and awe as You invite me to share in Your divine life. Most Holy Trinity, I trust in You.Image: Andrei Rublev, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

In this week's 'Dear Heretics' segment, Kelli and Nolan discuss the profound impact of personal crises on work life. They share vulnerable stories about caring for ill family members—Kelli's mother's recent stage four cancer diagnosis and Nolan's father-in-law's illness and passing. They reflect on the impossibility of compartmentalizing personal trauma, the importance of workplace support networks, and practical advice for both those experiencing crises and colleagues supporting them.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Thatch makes it easy to give your team great healthcare. Save ~$1620 per employee yearly while giving them customizable plans. Visit https://thatch.AI/HR for a demo and receive a $100 gift card. Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Hellofresh, and Quora say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself: https://www.metaview.ai/hereticsKEEP UP WITH NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro (02:24) Impact of Crisis on Professional Life (03:19) Becoming a Parent to Your Parent (03:41) The Adrenaline Phase vs. Reality Setting In (04:18) Nolan's Story of His Father-in-Law (05:47) How Crisis Changes Your Perspective (07:11) The Impossibility of Compartmentalizing Life (08:02) The Importance of Strong Work Relationships (09:21) The Speed of Life-Changing Events (10:01) Gaining Wisdom Through Difficulty (10:18) The Value of Having a Coach (12:22) Using Your Support System Effectively (13:19) Finding a New Balance in Crisis (14:10) Practical Ways to Help Someone in Crisis (14:49) Sponsors: Thatch | Planful(17:00) Navigating the Healthcare System (18:03) The Critical Need for Medical Advocacy (19:35) How Crisis Impacts Your Work Priorities (20:17) Asking the Right Questions When Supporting Others (21:04) Sponsor: Metaview This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com