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Dr. Guy Waters is the Professor of New Testament at the Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi and a teaching elder in the Mississippi presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America. Today, he joins us to speak about his book, One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church (Lexham Academic), in which he sets out a full-scale Reformed doctrine of the church. The title echoes the four classical “marks” confessed in the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed. This study is an extended exploration of how Scripture, read through a Reformed lens, fills out each of those creedal descriptors and binds them together into a single, coherent doctrine of the church. Dr. Waters organizes the book in three movements: Biblical Revelation (Part I). Seven chapters trace “the people of God” from creation and Eden through Abraham, Moses, the prophets, Christ and the apostles, showing that God has always had one covenant people that reaches its eschatological maturity in the new-covenant church. Doctrinal Construction (Part II). Waters treats the classic loci of ecclesiology: the church's four attributes (one, holy, catholic, apostolic); its marks (pure preaching, right sacraments, biblical discipline); its government (Christ the king, officers and courts); its worship (word, sacraments, prayer, Lord's Day); its life (gifts and discipline); and its mission (“gathering and perfecting the saints” until Christ returns) . Truth for Life and Mission (Part III). A final chapter applies the doctrine to church-state relations, defending a robust spirituality of the church and principled religious liberty. The conclusion distills the argument into seven theses that function as a theological checksum. Throughout, Waters interlaces biblical exegesis, historical theology and confessional sources (especially the Westminster Standards). The result is both an academic survey and a pastoral manifesto aimed at equipping the church for faithful witness today. The conversation explores the essential identity and mission of the church, the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, and what is distinctly new through Christ's redemptive work. Waters outlines the seven theses of his book, offering clarity on ecclesiology for today's church, particularly in light of confusion over polity, worship, and the church's relation to the state. This episode is an invitation to recover a robust, Reformed understanding of the church's nature and calling, rooted in Scripture and developed in the tradition of historic confessions. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 Mid-America Reformed Seminary CME Conference 01:30 Introduction 03:20 The Story Behind the Book 06:54 The Emphasis of this Book 10:43 The Need for Ecclesiology Today 15:33 The Seven Theses of the Book 18:54 The Continuity of God's People in the Old and New Testaments 22:02 What Is New in the NT through Christ 28:02 The Mission of the Church 33:56 The Relation of Scripture to Polity 38:00 Worship 43:32 Ministering in Word and Deed 47:28 The Church and the State 52:26 The Spirituality of the Church 56:27 Conclusion

Isaiah 23-27

He was from the town of Dorostolon in Thrace and during the reign of Julian the Apostate became a servant of the governor in that region. Before the time of his martyrdom he was a secret Christian. An imperial legate arrived in the town with orders to seize all Christians, but failed to find any; to show his pleasure he ordered a great feast for the whole town, complete with sacrifices to the pagan gods. On the night before the appointed feast, Emilian went around the town and smashed all the idols with a hammer. The following day there was an uproar, and an innocent villager was seized and charged with the crime. Emilian, seeing this, said to himself 'If I conceal my action, what sort of use has it been? Shall I not stand before God as the slayer of an innocent man?' So he presented himself to the legate and confessed what he had done. When the furious official asked Emilian on whose orders he had acted, Emilian replied 'God and my soul commanded me to destroy those dead pillars that you call gods.' As punishment, Emilian was subjected to many tortures and finally burned alive.

1 Chron 24:1-26:11, Rom 4:1-12, Ps 13:1-6, Pr 19:15-16

Ah, summer. The season of sticky popsicles and even stickier expectations. It’s supposed to be the time of rest and freedom, but more-often-than-not, it’s anything but. In this solo episode, Kate shares from her very real, very mosquito-bitten summer, exploring the myth of summer as effortless bliss and what it means to resist our culture’s obsession with doing more, achieving more, and smiling through it all. Instead, what if we embraced a gentler kind of ambition? Kate reflects on the sacred permission of Sabbath, the theology of rest, and how even our underachieving might be a form of holy resistance. If you’re feeling overcooked, overwhelmed, or just plain over it—this one’s for you. Relevant Links:Sabbath as Resistance by Walter BrueggemannHave a Beautiful, Terrible Day by Kate BowlerA Blessing for the Burnt Out, Soul-Drenched, and Sun-Weary Kate's now on Substack! Read her writing here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, New York City took to the polls for their mayoral primary and the Democratic party has decided that a socialist, communist, terrorist supporting, antisemite, is the best candidate for mayor of New York City. Zohran Mamdani is a radical left “intersectionality salad”. Between his unironic quotation of Marx to raps about the Holy […]

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Isaiah 18-22

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.”With those words, Warren Buffett reminded us that character and integrity matter—especially in the world of money. Now, after more than sixty years of market-shaping moves and famous one-liners, Buffett is calling it a career. Today, Matt Bell joins us to reflect on his legacy and share what timeless lessons every investor can learn from it.Matt Bell is the Managing Editor at Sound Mind Investing, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. A Track Record That's Hard to IgnoreIf you had invested $100 in Berkshire Hathaway back in 1965, that single investment would have grown to over $5.5 million by the end of last year. Compare that with the S&P 500 over the same period, which would have turned $100 into just $39,000. Clearly, Buffett did something different.One unconventional move? He never issued dividends for Berkshire Hathaway, instead reinvesting profits to increase share value. That patient, long-view approach paid off—and it hints at biblical principles like delayed gratification and wise stewardship (Proverbs 21:20).Buffett famously said, “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” While Christians would rightly reject greed and fear as motivations, the deeper principle here is about remaining steady and disciplined in volatile times—echoing Proverbs 14:15: “The simple believe everything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.”Buffett often waited with cash on hand until the right opportunities appeared, especially during downturns. That patience and discernment mirrors biblical instruction to avoid impulsiveness and instead seek wisdom in decision-making.Investing Lessons With Biblical ParallelsOver the years, Buffett offered dozens of pithy insights that mirror biblical truth. Here are a few standouts:“If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you'll work until you die.”—This speaks to the wisdom of putting money to productive use—earning a return through thoughtful investing, a principle echoed in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25). “Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing.”—In Proverbs 15:22, we're reminded that “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Financial ignorance creates risk, but biblical stewardship calls for wisdom and learning. Diversification, emotional control, and long-term vision—Buffett emphasized all three. These align with a measured, prudent approach to money that Scripture continually encourages.Buffett never let global turmoil shake his confidence in long-term investing. He wrote, “In the 20th century, the U.S. endured world wars, recessions, a depression, oil shocks, and more—yet the Dow rose from 66 to 11,497.” His takeaway: “It's been a terrible mistake to bet against America.”While our hope as Christians isn't rooted in any one nation's economy, Buffett's long view reminds us of the value of endurance and not making decisions based on fear or short-term noise (see James 1:5–6).Generosity and LegacyPerhaps most inspiring is Buffett's commitment to give away 99% of his wealth. He plans to direct his Berkshire Hathaway shares toward philanthropic causes within ten years of his estate being settled. While we may differ on where those funds go, the posture of open-handed generosity reflects Jesus' teaching: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).Buffett's success wasn't just about intellect—it was about character: discipline, patience, and generosity. These are values every believer is called to cultivate. As you manage your resources, consider how biblical principles—often echoed in even the most unlikely places—can shape a wise, faithful financial life.To explore these ideas further, read Matt Bell's full article, The Wisdom of Warren Buffett at SoundMindInvesting.org.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I've never had a credit card before, but I recently received a pre-qualified offer from Capital One. They mentioned they've reviewed my credit and noticed I'm keeping up with my bills. Should I consider applying for this card, and how can I verify that the offer is legitimate?As a grandmother, I'm concerned that my grandchildren aren't learning essential financial skills from their parents. I'd love to step in and help, especially with my 20-year-old grandchild. What is the best way to encourage them to save money and manage their finances wisely?Over the past couple of years, God has really blessed me with increased income, and I'm incredibly grateful. I live simply, help my parents, and avoid lifestyle inflation—but I want to make sure I'm handling this increase in a way that honors God. How can I manage this money with biblical stewardship in mind?I'm in a strong financial position—no debt, and I tithe faithfully. I just received $15,000 from selling off some business assets and want to invest it wisely. I'd like it to earn a good return, but I also want it to remain accessible if needed. What are some smart options that fit my situation?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Sound Mind InvestingThe Wisdom of Warren Buffett by Matt Bell (Sound Mind Investing Article)Bankrate | NerdwalletOpen Hands FinanceChristian Community Credit UnionWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Back by popular demand, Mia Fieldes Dunnavant is sharing how she and her husband met. Get ready for even more testimonies that will inspire you in your relationship journey and break the mold of what you think is possible within your dream for marriage.Be sure to listen to part one if you have not yet, and subscribe to catch all the new episodes releasing the rest of season 5!Connect with Christian or find her book "Break Up with What Broke You" at ChristianBevere.com

Jihadi Syrian Soldiers shave the facial hair of sheiks solely to humiliate them before committing murder and atrocities against the Druzim. Sound familiar? Think back 75 years. Like the Nazis, they gleefully filmed and disseminated their carnage! The Torah has something to say 'zealotry' and what divides the good and holy from that which is ugly and inhumane. Pull Up a Chair 17JULY2025 - PODCAST

1 Chron 24:1-26:11, Rom 4:1-12, Ps 13:1-6, Pr 19:15-16

Send us a textWondering whether you need to disclose when AI helped you write a blog, email, or proposal? You're not alone—and this episode is your permission slip to stop second-guessing.In this solo milestone episode, I (Kendra Corman) explore one of the most common questions I get from clients and students: “Do I have to cite AI if I used it to write something?”As someone who's been ghostwriting for decades and now leans on AI to streamline my work (without letting it take over), I break down when to cite, when not to, and why the intent behind your prompt matters more than the tool itself.We cover:

Please don't put yourself in a situation where the Holy Spirit has to wonder why you're here. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Proverbes 17

1 Chron 22:1-23:32, Rom 3:9-31, Ps 12:1-8, Pr 19:13-14

In this episode of Holy Disruption, host Heather Schott is joined by Noleen Sedra, co-lead pastor of Echo Church in Sydney, Australia, to discuss the unbiblical and spiritual implications of modern feminism. They explore the historical roots dating back to Genesis, first wave feminism, and its evolution through the waves, highlighting the demonic and anti-Christ spirit driving the movement. The discussion delves into the spirit of Jezebel, historical examples from the Bible, and the importance of men and women embracing their God-given identity. The episode also provides encouragement for women experiencing oppression and emphasizes the need for the church to raise a generation of women rooted in biblical truth.

Isaiah 13-17

In this episode of the Revelations podcast, host Reagan Kramer explores the profound theme of identity in Christ, emphasizing the spiritual blessings and truths found in the Bible. Through personal testimonies and biblical teachings, she highlights the importance of understanding our true identity, the impact of societal pressures, and the lies that can distort our self-perception. The conversation encourages listeners to seek healing and freedom through Christ, embrace community, and recognize the unconditional love of God. Ultimately, it calls for a deeper understanding of who we are in Christ and the power that comes from that identity.Reagan challenges the listener to identify the lies of the enemy that have held them captive, the syptoms of those lies and to receive the profound healing only Jesus offers.  Tune in to be inspired and encouraged on your own path to finding meaning and fulfillment through living out your God given identity.Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!ResourcesMore from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeThis Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/

Some years ago our family was vacationing on the eastern end of Long Island near a little village called Sag Harbor. It was amazing how much that village changed, though, over a period of just 24 hours. One day it was a sleepy little town of tourists kind of strolling from store to store. The next day it was a chaotic beehive with snarled traffic and anxious people rushing from store to store. Do you know what made the difference? A hurricane warning! Yes, a powerful storm was moving up the East Coast and it was expected to hit that part of Long Island. So people were rushing everywhere to get prepared. Batteries and candles suddenly appeared by every cash register in every store. And they quickly disappeared. People were suddenly living differently when there was a major storm. I'm Ron Hutchcraft, and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Year That Everything Changed." You might be living in a year like that right now; a year when a lot of things have changed. And times like these (hurricane times) can really change your perspective on what's important and how you should be living. In our word for today from the Word of God beginning with Isaiah 6:1, Isaiah says, "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord." Now, you're probably not all broken up over Uzziah dying, but he had been king for 52 years. So if you were 52 or under, King Uzziah was the only ruler you had ever known. And he had brought his nation to an unparalleled level of prosperity and power. And suddenly he was gone. It was one of those years when everything changed. So let's think of these words in this way, "In the year that everything changed." That's when Isaiah says, "I saw the Lord." That's when you usually do - when everything is changing - when the hurricane is blowing you around. Maybe God has shaken your world recently so you'll see Him as you've never seen Him before and so you'll live differently. Now there are three perspectives God wants you to live by in a season when everything is changing. First, Isaiah says, "I saw the Lord, seated on a throne, high and exalted." Isaiah describes powerful angelic beings he sees "calling to one another, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory.'" Perspective #1 when everything is changing; "Lord, You are awesome." God wants you to enter His Throne Room as Isaiah did - by prayer. He wants you to see His majesty; to realize that, by praying, you are entering the Throne Room from which billions of galaxies are governed and bringing your life and your needs to the One who rules it all. When everything's changing, you need to dwell on the awesomeness of your God. Then Isaiah tells us he cried, "Woe to me! I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips and I live among a people of unclean lips and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty." Then he describes how one of the angels touches his lips with a live coal from the altar and says, "Your guilt is taken away." Perspective #2 - "Lord, I'm a mess." See, God wants all this change to be a wakeup call that shows you the sin that you haven't dealt with and to let Him touch it with His forgiveness and His cleansing. Then God asks, "Whom shall I send?" And Isaiah says, "Here am I. Send me!" God wants you to look at His awesomeness, then at your sinfulness, and then at the lostness of the people around you. Perspective #3 - "They are dying." You've seen the King; they never have. And God has sent the storm to refocus your attention on the mission of rescuing the dying people around you. With all that's changing in our world, the things that really matter haven't changed. In fact, the changes make the important things more important than ever. Make frequent visits to God's Throne Room, go off and to Jesus' cross to get clean, and go on frequent missions to take some people to heaven with you. With the storm intensifying, focus on the things that really matter so this can be the time when you really see the Lord.

“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.'” - Hebrews 13:5Sports betting is more popular—and more accepted—than ever, even among Christians. But is it just harmless fun, or something more? Dr. David W. Jones returns to our financial ethics series to help us examine what Scripture says about gambling and how believers should approach it.Dr. David W. Jones is Senior Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. in Christian Financial Ethics and is the author of Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians.What Does Scripture Say About Gambling?Proverbs 13:11 reminds us that:“Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.”Gambling, which includes sports betting, bypasses God's designed rhythm of work and reward. 1 Timothy 6:9 warns that the desire to get rich quickly leads people into “ruin and destruction.” These verses challenge the notion that a fast win is simply a blessing—it may erode character.Is it always wrong to bet on a game with friends? Not necessarily. A one-time bracket pool during March Madness may not signal a deep moral compromise. But we must ask: Is this behavior occasional and harmless, or has it become habitual and idolatrous?The difference lies in the heart. It's not that gambling created the idolatry of money or sports—it revealed it. And perhaps in God's grace, it's giving us an opportunity to examine what we truly worship.The Stewardship QuestionEvery financial decision we make is a stewardship decision. Psalm 24:1 reminds us:“The earth is the Lord's and everything in it.”So before we spend God's money—even on entertainment—we must ask: Is this wise? Does this reflect my faith? Does it honor the Lord?We must start to think through whether our spending on gambling—even recreationally—glorifies God. That doesn't mean all entertainment is wrong. But we are called to be faithful managers of what belongs to God, and some forms of entertainment carry higher risks than others.Beyond personal stewardship, Christians must consider what they're supporting. The gambling industry is responsible for significant harm. Studies show that 1 in 5 gambling addicts attempt suicide, and addiction is rising fastest among young adults, according to the American Psychological Association.For those in the church, we must acknowledge this cultural shift and lovingly walk alongside people through it, offering them truth, grace, and accountability.Idolatry, Discontentment, and the Way BackSports betting may be legal, but legality is not the same as morality, and morality isn't always wisdom. If your habits reflect discontentment or a misplaced trust in money, that's a red flag.But there's hope. These things are not the unpardonable sin. 1 John 1:9 reminds us: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us... God is always ready to receive us.”Isaiah 26:3 also says:“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”If you're struggling with a gambling habit or questioning your motivations, seek accountability at your local church. And if addiction is involved, please pursue professional help. Freedom is possible—and peace is found not in the thrill of a win, but in keeping your eyes on Christ.Remember: just because it's permissible doesn't mean it's wise. True freedom is found not in betting on uncertain outcomes, but in trusting the God who holds the future.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm trying to understand where tax-free municipal bonds might fit into my overall investment strategy. How can they be used effectively for tax efficiency and generating income, and when would it make sense to include them in a portfolio?I have $19,000 sitting in an old 401(k) account, and I'm considering transferring it into a fixed annuity. I'm not retired yet and plan to return to work in the school system. One option offers lifetime income starting at age 74, but I'm not sure if that's the best use of my funds. What should I consider before making this decision?I'm in the process of updating my will now that I've moved to Texas. I'm wondering if it would be more in line with God's will to allocate a percentage of my estate to the three nonprofit ministries I support, rather than dividing everything evenly among my three children. How should I think through this decision from a biblical perspective?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians by Dr. David W. JonesSplitting Heirs: Giving Your Money and Things to Your Children Without Ruining Their Lives by Ron Blue with Jeremy WhiteWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

1 Chron 22:1-23:32, Rom 3:9-31, Ps 12:1-8, Pr 19:13-14

Have you ever truly stopped to ask—what is the wrath of God? Today, we're going to confront that question head-on and explore a biblical, honest, and sobering understanding of God's wrath. As Christians, we cannot afford to remain silent. If we truly believe that God's wrath is real, then love compels us to warn those who don't know Him.

Proverbes 16

Barkley College Remedial Human Sexuality Course: Part 2Remedial Students watch the two professors demonstrate fellatio & cunnilingus, then reenact the lessons in the labs.By zachattack163 and adapted for this platform. Listen to the Podcast At Explicit Novels.Professor Antonio Garza couldn't take any more of Phoebe's long dissertation, and blurted out; "Oh baby you've got me so turned on now I really need your mouth on my dick," He was practically moaning to his wife. Just as her husband had requested, Doctor Phoebe Garza leaned down and began licking his penis, just as she had described to the remedial human sexuality class.It was only the second day of this summer remedial class for students who failed their Human Sexuality one oh one requirement. The students were simply naked spectators, so far. But as they were all becoming more comfortable with their own nudity in this class of 12 students, they had no idea just how much they provided visual pleasure and encouragement to each other.Very few of the students knew each other, even cordially. It was a ‘Breakfast Club' of sorts; if you were familiar with the famous brat-pack movie from the 80s.After licking the male professor's penis for a while, the female professor then moved and proceeded to put the head of his penis in her mouth. Mr. Garza began moaning as his wife pleasured the head of his large cock. After a while of pleasuring his head she grabbed his penis with one hand and began stroking it while she bobbed her head up and down on his shaft.At one point she removed her hand and pushed her mouth all the way down to the base of his penis. Mr. Garza groaned as he felt his long cock enter his wife's throat. She held his dick there for a bit before coming back up for air and began stroking her husband's manhood. Several of the girls were amazed that Mrs. Garza could deepthroat her husband's penis because he was very long and thick. The guys were all moaning in vicarious delight.Devon watched with anticipation as he stroked his large 10-inch dick. He had always thought that since he was so large, no woman would be able to deepthroat him; but watching Mrs. Garza swallow her husband's penis had given him hope. In fact, he was really hoping that maybe at some point Mrs. Garza would give him a blowjob and deepthroat him. Mrs. Garza continued to pleasure her husband.All the sudden he moaned, "I'm close baby." Mrs. Garza pulled back until only the head of her husband's penis was in her mouth. She continued stroking his shaft with one hand while she fondled his testicles with the other hand. After a few moments Mr. Garza groaned as he came in his wife's mouth. Mrs. Garza continued stroking her husband's penis while he enjoyed his orgasm. After a moment you could hear Mrs. Garza suck very hard on her husband's penis and he groaned one last time. Mrs. Garza pulled her mouth off of her husband's cock and the class could see her bloated cheeks & watch her throat movement as she swallowed his cum."Now, that is how, you give a man a blowjob," she told the class."Does anyone have any questions?" she asked."What does a man's semen taste like?" asked Erika as she fondled one of her large breasts."Well that usually depends on each man and what his diet is. Now listen young men; one way to make your semen taste sweeter, which let's face it, most girls love sweet things, is to eat citrus fruit, especially pineapples. I would encourage all of you to eat more citrus, especially if you know you are going out with a girl and think you might be getting a blowjob," answered Mrs. Garza.Demonstration Two"Well, if that's all of the questions, then I think that it is time to move on to the next part of the lesson," said Mr. Garza as he stood up, still recovering from his orgasm. "Baby why don't you go lay down across that table and get ready for me." Mrs. Garza grabbed a throw pillow from a sofa & went to lie down on the table. When she lay down she brought one hand up to one of her large breasts and her other hand between her legs to slowly stroke her vagina."Now class, just like my wife did before; I'm going to describe what I'm going to do to my wife, before the demonstration, since my tongue will be otherwise occupied during the demonstration," he said as he smiled seductively to the class, making several of the female students blush."Well first of all, I like to start by kissing my partner and similar to pleasuring a woman with your hands, I make my way down her body kissing her along the way. I start by kissing her neck making my way down and then along her collarbone. Most women really enjoy this especially if it's done in a slightly teasing way. After I've done that for a bit I move down to kiss the woman's breasts, making sure that I pay attention to her nipples and that I make them really hard.” Now the guys were sitting up, elbows on knees, as they watched the buxom Mrs. Garza finger herself.“I try to play with the woman's breasts for a while until her pussy is really wet and she is begging for me to lick her.” Mr. Garza continued his lecture.“I then kiss down her stomach until I reach her pussy. Just to arouse the woman a little more, I like to kiss both of her inner thighs before I make my way to her pussy. I start by just licking her pussy lips. I do this for a while making sure the woman is very wet; and then I start flicking my tongue in and out of her pussy. If your partner wants you to, then you can also finger her while you lick her pussy. Now an important thing for you young men to remember is that the most sensitive part of a woman's vagina is her clitoris. Now you don't want to just randomly start by licking the woman's clit. What I like to do is to just occasionally flick it with my tongue while I'm licking her pussy; and as she gets closer to orgasm, I start licking it more and more until she tells me she's about to cum and then I start just flicking her clit with my tongue.”Mr. Garza's voice had gradually changed from professorial tone, to hot sexy voice, as his bawdy topic became more explicit. He then said; “This drives most women crazy and is sure to help you bring the woman you are with to a satisfying orgasm. Make sure you keeping licking the woman through her orgasm. Most women will eventually pull your head away when they start to get too sensitive." The female students were all leaning back on the sofas and fingering their clits as they heard Mr. Garza's narrative."Babe quit talking and come over here," his wife said as she absent-mindedly stroked her pussy. Mr. Garza walked over to his wife and began kissing her very passionately while reaching one hand down to cup one of her large breasts.After passionately kissing his wife for a bit Mr. Garza suggested to the class; “If you need to see the demonstration better, feel free to stand up and perhaps move to a better place to observe; but leave us plenty of space.”Then he moved to the far side of the table and began kissing his way down his wife's neck. He began to kiss his wife's large breasts before making his way to her very hard nipples. As he began to kiss and suck on his wife's nipples, Mrs. Garza started moaning from her husband's attentions. After sucking on his wife's nipples for a bit Mr. Garza kissed his way down his wife's stomach causing her to shiver a bit from her stomach being slightly ticklish. He then kissed right above his wife's vagina before he picked up one of his wife's legs, which were hanging over the end of the table. He extended it up by the calf and started kissing his wife's inner thigh, making his way towards her vagina; before passing over her vagina to kiss up her other thigh.He continued to kiss and caress around his wife's vagina until Mrs. Garza finally said, "Oh, babe stop teasing me. I need your tongue in me now." Mr. Garza grinned as he obliged his wife's request by just barely licking her slit, which elicited a pretty loud moan from his wife. He then brought one hand up to slide a finger in her pussy to spread her moisture around. Mr. Garza then continued to lick and tongue his wife's pussy as Mrs. Garza began to moan even louder.The students were now all standing in a big half-circle, around the other end of the table from where Mr. Garza was leaned over between his wife's legs."Yeah babe, keep licking my pussy. You're doing such a good job," Mrs. Garza moaned encouraging her husband. She continued moaning very loudly as her husband pleasured her with his tongue. Mrs. Garza had one hand holding one of her large tits while the other hand held on to her husband's head, forcing him further between her legs. She arched her neck and saw the assembled group of eager students. It made her even hornier, knowing she had an audience vicariously sharing her enjoyment.Eventually her moaning increased even more and she said, "Oh babe, don't stop, I'm so close. I'm about to cum." Mr. Garza then began to relentlessly lick his wife's clit, as her moans became cries, as she had a very powerful orgasm. She twisted and pulled both knees upward and her husband tightly held his hands under her ass, holding his tongue lodged tightly to her clit.The students observed her head arch back as she stared at the ceiling, then her eyes rolled even higher in their sockets, as she jerked and trembled. Eventually she couldn't take it anymore and reached down to push her husband's head away from her pussy. He resisted, and she pressed her heels against his shoulders, to overpower his efforts to send her orgasm higher than she could tolerate.Mr. Garza then got up to grab paper towels to wipe off his face while Mrs. Garza laid back, breathing deeply as she recovered from her orgasm. The students had slowly returned to the sofas, pondering the intensity of what they just saw, up close.Mr. Garza gently placed some tissues in Mrs. Garza's hand, while he was wiping up the puddle between her legs.Lab OneThen Professor Antonio Garza turned back around to the class and said, "Okay, now here is the bonus part of the lesson. You will now demonstrate what you just learned on some of your classmates." Most of the students looked around the class nervously while some of the guys seemed very excited at the prospect of receiving oral sex from their classmates. Mrs. Garza then got up on shaky legs, having mostly recovered from her orgasm. Mr. Garza was busy spreading a dozen classroom chairs, spaciously in an arced row, across the floor, facing the sofas.She then stepped forward, turned to the class, and said; "now to start, I want William, Erika, Bruce, Rebecca, Malcolm, and Alexis to line up and sit down in these chairs." All the students who had been recognized got up from their sofas and then sat down in this arced row, facing the other half of the classmates, who were still seated on the sofas. Mr. Garza then contemplated the students who were still sitting at their sofas."Alright, Bethany; I want you to come kneel in front of William. Jackson I want you to come kneel in front of Erika. Michelle, you will be giving Bruce a blowjob and Devon, I want you to come lick Rebecca. Elizabeth, I want you with Malcolm and finally Thomas you are going to pleasure Alexis." Mr. Garza then watched as the other students went to kneel in front of their assigned classmate.Bethany got up quickly and enjoyed having William stare at her large 32F breasts as she went over to him. She contemplated his impressive 7-½ inch penis, which also had a very nice pronounced cock head. ‘Wow, he's got a nice cock, it's long and pretty thick as well I'm definitely going to enjoy this,' she thought to herself as she approached William.Jackson then got up, his long 9-inch penis proudly standing at attention after watching his teacher's display and checking out Erika's large 36D breasts. ‘Man, Erika is hotter than I realized,' he thought to himself, ‘I hope I also get a chance to grab that big ass of hers that I noticed earlier, but those tits are also really nice.'Michelle then got up proudly displaying her body as she approached Bruce while accessing his long 8-inch cock. ‘Well, that's a pretty nice cock you've got there Bruce,' she thought to herself, ‘It's pretty long but good thing it's not very thick because I want to try and swallow that cock.' As she got closer to Bruce, to make sure to entice him more by reaching up and grabbing both of her full, natural 34C breasts and pulling on her nipples. She was happy to see that this action made Bruce's cock throb a little harder.Devon then stood up still a little nervous about displaying his large, thick 10-inch cock to the classroom, but he quickly began gaining confidence when he realized that all the women in the classroom, including his teacher, were staring at his large cock. ‘Wow I guess they really do like my cock,' he thought to himself. He looked over at Rebecca who was staring very intently at his cock. ‘Rebecca is really hot,' he thought. ‘I mean I always try to sneak a peek at her big ass when she's walking down the hall and I've definitely masturbated while thinking about that ass, but I never thought I would get the chance to lick her pussy. Maybe I can even reach up and grab her ass to pull her pussy closer to my face while I lick her.'Elizabeth then got up, proudly displaying her large 34D breasts, which looked even larger on her petite frame. She was very proud of her curvy body especially her round ass that she had been working on very hard through a regime of squats. As she walked over to Malcolm she checked out his 7-inch cock. ‘Well at least it's not too long of a penis but wow; does Malcolm have a big cock head, I mean his head is a least twice as thick as the rest of his shaft.' She then knelt down in front of Malcolm and licked her lips seductively, which made Malcolm's cock throb in anticipation.Finally, Thomas stood up to walk toward Alexis proudly displaying his 6-inch cock. While he knew that his cock wasn't very long he knew that he more than made up for it with how thick it was, as his cock was probably thicker than any other guy in the classroom. He started to check out Alexis as he approached her. ‘Nice! Alexis is really cute; I can't believe I'm getting the opportunity to eat her out. I've always thought she was really pretty, and now I get the chance to check her out naked and lick her nice pussy.'After all the students paired up with their respective partners Mr. Garza again addressed the class, "Now class for those of you that I determined will kneel in front of your classmates, you will perform oral sex on them until they have an orgasm. You will then switch with your partner, and they will perform oral sex on you until you reach orgasm. Does everyone understand this?"All the students nodded in acceptance. "Alright; well then, you may begin pleasuring your partner," Mr. Garza told the class. The students each started pleasuring their partner and Mr. and Mrs. Garza went over to observe the students as they used the information the teachers had just taught the students.Thomas was gently kissing Alexis's neck while fondling one of her firm 32B breasts paying special attention to her long nipple. Elizabeth was holding on to Malcolm's cock with her hand while also licking up and down his shaft. Devon was already licking one of Rebecca's 34B breasts while fondling her other breast. Michelle already had Bruce's cock head in her mouth while she played with his balls with her hand. Jackson was already in between Erika's legs as he was gently kissing her thighs. Bethany was licking up and down William's cock as he moaned in pleasure.As the teachers were walking by, Bethany decided to take William's cock in her mouth and slid her lips down his shaft, which caused him to moan a little louder. He also heard Erika moan as Jackson began licking her slit and looked over at her. Her head was back and her eyes were closed.William was then transfixed as he watched Erika's large chest heave as she breathed deeply in pleasure. As though she could feel William's eyes on her, she opened her eyes and looked at William. She noticed as he stared intently at her chest."You can touch them if you want," she said to William."What?" he stuttered as he was broken out of his trance of staring at her chest."Here," she said as she reached down to grab one of his hands and brought it up to her nice full right breast. "It feels good when someone is touching my breasts." William couldn't believe what was happening as he cupped one of Erika's large, heavy breasts. Erika then relaxed her head again and closed her eyes as she enjoyed the pleasure of having William fondle her sensitive right tit while Jackson ate out her pussy. ‘Wow this is amazing,' she thought to herself revealing in the pleasure of two different guys paying attention to her body.Bethany looked up at William only to see that he was paying more attention to Erika and her big tits, than the girl giving him a blowjob. Not to be outdone she repositioned herself higher on her knees and grabbed William's other hand and placed it on her even larger breast. William was drawn back to Bethany as she placed his other hand on her very large tit. ‘Wow! I can't believe this; I'm feeling up two of the bustiest girls on campus while one of them sucks my cock. This is the best thing ever,' he thought to himself.Meanwhile, Bruce was seriously enjoying the blowjob that Michelle was giving him. She was bobbing up and down on his cock while occasionally pulling up to swirl her tongue around the head of his cock. After some time going up and down on his cock she steadied herself and then began pushing all of his 8 inch cock into her mouth. Bruce moaned loud enough to get several of his classmates to notice him, as he felt Michelle swallow his cock. ‘Oh my god I can't believe this,' he thought to himself. ‘How was I so lucky that I got the girl who already knows how to deep throat a cock? Man, Michelle is great at giving head. This is awesome!'Rebecca was really enjoying what Devon was doing to her with is tongue. She was also enjoying having his hands on her hips, even though she knew he probably just wanted to be grabbing her big ass. ‘Well he is doing a pretty good job with his tongue, I guess I can give him what he wants plus I enjoy it when a guy grabs onto my big ass,' she thought to herself. She started to slide her hips forward until a lot of her ass was off the seat. She then gently put pressure on Devon's hands forcing them around her hip and giving him permission to grab hold of her round ass. Devon took full advantage of this when he realized what Rebecca wanted. He used both hands to grab hard onto her ass and pulled her pussy closer to his face and began licking her with more intensity. In response, she rested her elbows on the chair and lifted her ass off the surface. ‘Holy crap this is amazing,' Rebecca thought to herself as she felt Devon hold tightly onto her full ass and lick her pussy even harder. ‘Damn, I'm definitely going to have to work hard on sucking his huge cock when it's his turn, cause this is amazing.' She closed her eyes and threw her head back in pleasure as she enjoyed what Devon was doing to her pussy.Malcolm was really enjoying having Elizabeth suck on his cock. She was bobbing her head up and down while also stroking his cock. ‘Man, this feels really good but I wish Elizabeth would spend more time sucking my cock head because it feels really good when she comes up to my head,' Malcolm thought to himself. As if she was reading his mind, Mrs. Garza walked over to Elizabeth and tapped her on the shoulder. Elizabeth pulled her mouth off of Malcolm's cock and looked up at her teacher."Here let me show you something," Mrs. Garza, said to her student. "Now, remember that I said that a man's cock head is the most sensitive part of the penis? And Malcolm here, has a very nice cock head so why don't you pay more attention to the head of his penis like this."Malcolm couldn't believe it as his very hot teacher took his cock into her mouth and began swirling her tongue around his large cock head. Holy shit this is amazing! I can't believe Mrs. Garza is licking my cock. He groaned in pleasure as his teacher licked his cock. Mrs. Garza eventually pulled her mouth off of her student's penis, and looked back at Elizabeth."See how much he enjoyed it when I paid more attention to his cock head?" Elizabeth nodded her understanding. "So why don't you continue what you were doing, except when you reach the top of his penis spend some time swirling your tongue around his cock head and I'm sure you will have him cumming in no time." Mrs. Garza then got up to continue to observe the other students while Elizabeth went back to work on Malcolm's cock. She made sure to put more focus on his cock head and got a moan from Malcolm in response. She smiled to herself and began working on his cock again.Alexis was leaning back enjoying what Thomas was doing to her pussy as she pulled at her long hard nipples. Wow this feels amazing, Alexis thought to herself, ‘This is so much better than when I masturbate. Thomas is really good with his tongue. I can't believe that I'm about to cum already.' Alexis pulled Thomas's head further between her legs as she continued playing with her nipple with the other hand.She felt herself approaching a powerful orgasm but just before she was able to cum, she heard Bruce moan, "Oh here it cums." Alexis looked over to see Michelle pulling up until just the head of Bruce's cock was in her mouth as he began ejaculating in Michelle's mouth. The stimulation of this display was too much for Alexis, and she felt herself having a very intense orgasm as Thomas continued to lick her pussy.Erika, hearing two of her classmates' cumming, was also close to succumbing to her orgasm. Having William fondle one of her heavy tits while Jackson had reached up to grab hold of her other breast while relentlessly continuing to lick her pussy was too much for the young stacked student, who reached a shaking orgasm under all the attention she was receiving.William felt Erika reach her orgasm while he was fondling her breasts. Bethany's oral attention to his cock was getting him very close and he decided that he really wanted to enjoy Bethany. He removed his hand from Erika's breast and reached down to grab hold of both of Bethany's huge breasts, and softly moaned to her, "I'm so close."Upon hearing this, Bethany renewed her efforts to pleasure William's nice cock. She loved the feeling as he groped both of her fantastic tits while she sucked on him. Suddenly she felt William tense up and he began ejaculating thick ropes of cum into her mouth. She continued to try and pleasure William's cock as he came very forcefully in her mouth. Bethany couldn't believe that William could shoot so much cum. She hadn't given many guys blowjobs before but none of them had ever cum this much. ‘I guess that means I'm really good at this,' she thought to herself.Rebecca loved what Devon was doing to her and was also finding it quite arousing to listen to her fellow classmates reach orgasm. Suddenly she felt an intense sense of pleasure as she reached a very powerful orgasm. She shifted her weight on her left elbow while she grabbed Devon's hair in her right hand, and forced his head further between her legs while he grabbed on to her huge ass and held on for dear life. Elizabeth, realizing that all her classmates had already brought their partner to orgasm, renewed her efforts of pleasuring Malcolm's big cock head.Malcolm, overwhelmed with this new assault on his cockhead moaned, "Oh god, don't stop," as he grabbed hold of Elizabeth's long brown hair. Soon he felt his testicles tense up and then began shooting cum into Elizabeth's mouth. Elizabeth continued her oral assault on Malcolm's large cockhead until he was finished cumming, then following her teacher's advice gave Malcolm's big cock head one last hard suck while swirling her tongue around it. Malcolm groaned again as he felt Elizabeth lick his over-stimulated cockhead one last time.As half of the class sat back enjoying their post-orgasmic joy Mr. Garza addressed the class. "Now class, remember that whenever you receive oral sex from a partner you always need to reciprocate this action. So once you are recovered from your orgasm you need to perform oral sex on your partner so that they know you appreciate what they did for you. This completes Lab One. You're going to begin Lab Two.”To be continued.By zachattack163 for Literotica

1 Chron 19:1-21:30, Rom 2:25-3:8, Ps 11:1-7, Pr 19:10-12

Holy hell did we have a blast with Holmes! Now you know Holmes from Welcome to Flatch, Another Simple Favor, Hacks and Overcompensating, and on today's episode we do a deep dive into her lovelife, going back to the tale of her first love, how stopping drinking is helping her on dates and Holmes makes an impassioned plea that she is ready to find her person! All this and some impulsive, expensive decisions, getting fiscally exploited in ol' Hollyweird and SO MUCH MORE! You will enjoy bathing in Holmes' vibe as much as we did... we guarantee! (though not legally, I suppose). PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!*Donate to displaced black families of the LA fires here* (Yes, still!)ALSO BUY A BRAND NEW CUTE AF "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Chronicles 28, 2 Kings 16-17

"Holy Julitta was of noble birth. She was widowed young, and left with a newborn child, Cyricus. She lived in Iconium, a city of Lycaonia, and was a very devout Christian. She had her son baptised immediately after his birth and, when he was three years old, instructed him in the Faith and taught him to pray insofar as a child of that age is capable of learning. When Diocletian launched a persecution of Christians, much innocent blood was shed in the city of Iconium. Julitta took her son and hid from the wrath of the pagans in the town of Seleucid, but things were no better there. Julitta was arrested as a Christian and brought to trial. Seeing Julitta so courageously proclaim her faith in the Lord Jesus, the judge, to distress her and make her waver, took the child in his arms and began to kiss it. But Cyricus shouted: 'I am a Christian; let me go to my mother!', and he began to scratch the judge, turning his face away from him. The judge was furious, threw the child to the ground and kicked it, and the child rolled down the stone steps and gave his holy and innocent soul to God. Seeing how Cyricus suffered before her, Julitta was filled with joy and gave thanks to God that her son had been counted worthy of the wreath of martyrdom. After harsh torture, Julitta was beheaded, in the year 304. The relics of Ss Cyricus and Julitta have wonderworking power to this day. A part of the relics of these saints is to be found in Ochrid, in the Church of the Holy Mother of God, the Healer." (Prologue. In the Prologue, the name of Cyricus is spelled "Cerycus." It is changed here for consistency with other sources.)

“The simple believe everything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.” — Proverbs 14:15In an age where scams are becoming more sophisticated by the day, Scripture reminds us that discernment isn't optional—it's essential. As believers, protecting the resources God has entrusted to us is more than a practical concern—it's an act of stewardship. Here's how you can guard your finances with wisdom, not fear.Scams Are Everywhere—But So Is WisdomFraudsters use every channel available: phone calls, text messages, emails, and even impersonations of people you trust. But as followers of Christ, we're not called to panic. We're called to walk in wisdom (Ephesians 5:15). That begins with slowing down and thinking critically.Pause before you respond. Scammers rely on urgency. If someone pressures you to act immediately—whether claiming your account is locked or your money is at risk—take a step back. Hang up. Verify the source independently. Urgency is often a red flag. Avoid untraceable payments. No legitimate organization will ask for payment via wire transfer or gift cards. These are the preferred tools of scammers because they're nearly impossible to recover.Practical Steps for Digital ProtectionFinancial stewardship now includes digital awareness. Here are practical ways to protect yourself and your family:Use credit cards, not debit cards, for online purchases. Credit cards usually come with stronger fraud protection. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your financial accounts. Even if a scammer gets your password, they can't access your account without a second form of verification. Don't reuse passwords. Use a secure password manager, such as Bitwarden or NordPass, to create and store strong, unique passwords. Set up account alerts. Most banks allow you to monitor activity in real-time, giving you a heads-up if something unusual occurs. Freeze your credit. It's free to do and offers one of the best defenses against identity theft. You can always unfreeze it temporarily when needed. Avoid public Wi-Fi for financial transactions. Wait until you're on a secure network or at home to check your bank accounts or make purchases. Limit what you share on social media. Personal details, such as birthdays or family names, can be used to guess passwords or security questions. Adjust your privacy settings and post wisely. Shred sensitive documents before discarding them. Even in the digital age, identity thieves still dig through trash. Don't click on unfamiliar links, even if they appear to come from someone you know. When in doubt, contact the person or organization directly for clarification.Stewarding Wisdom in CommunityScammers often target the vulnerable, particularly older adults and teenagers. So make this a shared effort. Discuss online fraud with your family. Equip them with knowledge. If you receive a letter or email about identity protection following a data breach, verify it by contacting the company directly, rather than through the provided link or number.Financial faithfulness today includes digital vigilance. But there's no need for fear. By taking these simple steps, you can walk confidently, knowing you're stewarding God's resources with care.A Tool for Wise Stewardship: The FaithFi AppLooking for a practical way to manage your money with wisdom and peace of mind? The FaithFi app is a secure tool that helps you track your spending, plan your giving, and align your finances with biblical values. With 256-bit encryption, your data is protected, and your login credentials are never stored. FaithFi Pro users also receive exclusive articles, digital devotionals, and daily encouragement.Visit FaithFi.com and click “App” or search “FaithFi” in your app store to get started today.Steward your finances wisely. Protect what God has entrusted to you. And walk in peace, not panic.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My 14-year-old son just started his first full-time summer job, working around 37 to 40 hours a week. I'd like to help him get started with investing and am considering opening a Roth IRA in his name. What's the best way to set that up, and where should we go to open the account?We're debt-free and recently bought a home. Our current vehicle is paid off, but we're thinking about adding a second car with a monthly payment of around $500. I'm a little uneasy about the added expense. How can we determine if this is a wise financial move for us at this time?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)The Money Challenge for Teens: Prepare for College, Run from Debt, and Live Generously by Dr. Art RainerThe Finish Line PledgeSchwab Intelligent Portfolios | BettermentBitwarden | NordPassWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

1 Chron 19:1-21:30, Rom 2:25-3:8, Ps 11:1-7, Pr 19:10-12

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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Craig Sawdon from Williamston, MI. Thank you for standing with us throughout Project 23. Your support helps bring clarity and conviction through God's Word. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 11:15-19: And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. And he would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple. And he was teaching them and saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations'? But you have made it a den of robbers.” And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and were seeking a way to destroy him, for they feared him, because all the crowd was astonished at his teaching. And when evening came they went out of the city. — Mark 11:15-19 Jesus walked into the temple—the place meant for prayer—and found it transformed into a marketplace. Tables, money, livestock, exploitation. The outer courts were no longer about God. They were about gain. And Jesus didn't walk past it quietly. He flipped the tables. He drove out buyers and sellers. He blocked shortcuts through sacred space. He raised his voice and quoted Scripture: “My house shall be called a house of prayer… but you've made it a den of robbers.” But this wasn't rage. It was zeal. Holy passion for the glory of God. The temple and its leaders had lost their way. What was once reverent had become routine. What was once sacred had been reduced to a sales transaction. And Jesus turned the tables to reset the focus. But get this. Jesus still flips tables. No, maybe not ones made of wood. But the ones within our hearts. Our routines. Our comforts. Our systems of spiritual convenience. He doesn't flip out; he flips over what keeps us from authentic worship. Because Jesus is not okay with surface-level religion that goes through the motions. So if Jesus starts flipping things in your life, don't panic. Don't push back. Let him do the work. When his zeal turns your tables, it's not to destroy—it's to restore you. When he flips things over, don't flip out. Look. Listen. Lean in. Jesus, you are turning things over in my life. Help me listen, lean in, and make the needed adjustments. Amen. #ZealForGod, #HouseOfPrayer, #Mark11 ASK THIS: Why did Jesus respond with such intensity in the temple? What do we learn about his heart for worship? What "tables" in your life might Jesus want to flip? What needs to be restored to keep your worship focused? DO THIS: Ask Jesus what tables he may need to flip in your life. Then permit him to do it. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I welcome your zeal. Flip anything in my life that's gotten in the way of true worship. Turn over what needs to change. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Heart of Worship.”

In this sermon, Pastor Devin explores First Peter 1:13-25, focusing on the theme of holy living as a response to salvation by a holy God. He emphasizes that Christians are called to live with clear minds against sin, not dealing with sin passively but aggressively. The pastor explains that holiness is not merely behavior modification but a transformation of the heart, where believers begin to love what God loves and hate what God hates. He stresses that Christians must fully submit to Christ, not just in church on Sundays but in every aspect of life.The pastor said, 'Holy living is a response to our salvation by a holy God.' How would you explain this concept to someone who is new to Christianity?In what ways have you experienced the difference between dealing with sin passively versus aggressively in your own life?The sermon mentioned that 'we are so good at giving Christ almost everything.' What areas do you think Christians today commonly hold back from surrendering to Christ?How does understanding God's holiness as His essence (what He is) rather than just a description change how we approach our own pursuit of holiness?The pastor emphasized that holy living is about more than behavior modification. How have you seen transformation of the heart lead to changes in behavior in your own life?In verse 17, Peter tells believers to 'conduct yourselves in reverence during your time living as strangers.' What does it look like to live as reverent strangers in today's culture?How does the image of Christ as 'an unblemished and spotless lamb' (v.19) help us understand the significance of His sacrifice?The sermon concluded with the challenge to love one another from a pure heart. What practical steps can we take to love fellow believers even when we disagree with them?Support the show

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on July 6, 2025) As we approach the climax of Romans Chapter 8, we come to a very reassuring passage about the Holy Spirit and how He helps our infirmities. Don’t our infirmities threaten to overcome us in this life? Mine sure do, especially in my prayer life! But...

Tune in for part 2 in our series, "Holy Awe: Rediscovering the Fear of the Lord." 

Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.Day 58Volume 1JESUS BEGINS HIS PUBLIC TEACHINGChapter 13: Jesus Discourses With Eliud, The Essenian, Upon The Mysteries Of The Old Testament And The Most Holy Incarnation LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE ACE25 FOR 25% OFFThe Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich Four-Book Set -https://bit.ly/3QVreIsThe Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - https://bit.ly/4bPsxRmThe Life and Revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich Two-Book Set -https://bit.ly/3yxaLE5The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich -https://bit.ly/3wTRsULMary Magdalen in the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich -https://bit.ly/4brYEXbThe Mystical City of God Four-Book Set -https://bit.ly/44Q9nZbOur Lady of Good Help: Prayer Book for Pilgrims - https://bit.ly/3Ke6O9SThe Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich is a podcast from TAN that takes you through one of the most extraordinary books ever published. Follow along daily as Father Edward Looney works his way through the classic four-volume set, The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, by reading a passage from the book and then giving his commentary. Discover the visions of the famous 19th-century Catholic mystic, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a nun who was privileged by God to behold innumerable events of biblical times.Anne Catherine's visions included the birth, life, public ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the founding of His Church. Besides describing persons, places, events, and traditions in intimate detail, she also sets forth the mystical significance of these visible realities. Here is the infinite love of God incarnate and made manifest for all to see, made all the more striking and vivid by the accounts Blessed Anne has relayed.Listen and subscribe to The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich on your favorite podcast platform or at EmmerichPodcast.com.And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code ACE25 for 25% off your next order.

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In this bold and timely message from the Summer of Change series, Pastor Ken Senchal challenges the way many of us view the Church. Too often, we approach church like a spiritual buffet—focused on what we can get, not what we're called to give. But the Church isn't a place we attend; it's a Body we belong to, and a family we serve.

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1 Chron 16:37-18:17, Rom 2:1-24, Ps 10:16-18, Pr 19:8-9

1 Chron 16:37-18:17, Rom 2:1-24, Ps 10:16-18, Pr 19:8-9

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. Be comforted, strengthened, and encouraged as you fall asleep to Paul’s prayer of faith, reminding you of God’s incredibly great power - the same power that raised Jesus, and works in you too. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Pastor Jesus Arriaga invites us to praise God with every part of our being, reminding us to recall His forgiveness, healing, redemption, compassion, and provision as the deep fuel for authentic worship. He emphasizes that true praise is a deliberate act of our heart, mind, will, and emotions, not just a routine response.

Oscar Wilde is credited with saying, “Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but the highest form of intelligence.” If true, then there were some smart people in the Bible! Today's episode continues our “Holy Humor” series and includes sarcasm, puns, and other humorous stories and statements from the mouths of Samson, Elijah, and more.

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Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today's readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

1 Chron 15:1-16:36, Rom 1:18-32, Ps 10:1-15, Pr 19:6-7

1 Chron 15:1-16:36, Rom 1:18-32, Ps 10:1-15, Pr 19:6-7