Podcasts about if you knew

If You Knew that You Would Die In the Near-Term, How Would You Spend the Remainder of Your Life?   MESSAGE SUMMARY: Today, do you live your life as the country singer Tim McGraw says in his song, “live like we were dying”? Jesus tells us in today’s Lessons from the Gospel of Luke, that acquiring wealth is not, per se, wrong; however, Luke’s Lesson is that we are a fool if we center our life around accumulating wealth. It is difficult for us to have many possessions without these possessions “possessing us”. In Luke 12:15, Jesus says that: “. . . Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Jesus is telling the brothers in Luke 12:13-14 that covetousness (i.e. greed) will wreck all aspects of our lives. In Ephesians 5:3, Paul classifies the sin of covetousness (i.e. greed) with other sins such as “sexual immorality: “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.". Jesus illustrates His position regarding covetousness (i.e. greed) with Parable of the Rich Fool, beginning with Luke 12:16. The “Rich Fool’s” life was all about himself and his possessions and without a consideration of God or the needs of others. Therefore, in this parable, God took the life of the greedy “Rich Fool”. If you knew that, in the near-term, you would die, how would you spend the remainder of your life? Would you focus on the assimilation of new possessions and experiences; or would you reaffirm your commitment, as a follower of Jesus, to Jesus’ Great Commandment and His Great Commission? Would you, like the country singer Tim McGraw says in his song, “live like we were dying”? Beginning in Luke 12:22, Jesus tells His Apostles about the prioritization of their lives’ focus, especially as their focus relates to their “anxieties”. In Luke 12:29-31, Jesus summarizes His teaching to His Apostles with a model for our life focus: “And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.". If our lives are centered on greed and the accumulation of passions and wealth, our lives will not be rich in the Presence of God.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Luke 12:13-34; Mark 7:21; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; Philippines 4:19; 1 King’s 10:4. WEBSITE LINK:  www.AWordFromTheLord.org/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “As a Christian, You Are Equipped for God’s Purpose; Be Courageous and Let Others See Jesus In You for God Is With You”:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

In this episode, I read "If You Knew" by Ellen Bass. Ellen asks in this heartfelt poem about what if the time you meet someone is the very last not because you do not meet them again but because it is a few moments or days before they die. You do not know, but what if you knew? Complete strangers. Your one tiny opportunity to be kind and warm. It's a simple poem and it caught in my throat when I read it because of a related and strong memory I have. So I broke my streak of Indian poets to read this one and share my story. I hope you like it . Listen in!      The poem I read can be accessed here - https://tinyletter.com/thealiporepost/letters/105-if-you-knew The host, Ravneet Bawa as -   @one_third_above on Instagram   @maikeya on Twitter   Email: ravneet_bawa@icloud.com                         Disclaimer: This podcast is created for sharing with friends and family, and only as a passion project amidst the Covid lockdown with no commercial interest. In all episodes I read from sources on the public internet or copies of books I possess. The commentary is all my own.

A listener named Ellen, originally from the U.S. but living in the Czech Republic, writes in to share what's on her mind and heart, thoughts and feelings so specific to this time but also so universal, Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through. "If You Knew," by Ellen Bass, is from her beautiful book The Human Line, published by Copper Canyon Press in 2007 and used with permission of the author and press. It was read by Matthew Colfax and Devon O'Brien. Ellen's letter was read by Devon O'Brien. Original theme music composed and performed by Dylan Perese, who can be found on Instagram at @dylan.field.perese. Additional music composed and performed by Kelly Krebs, who can be reached at kellykrebsmusic@gmail.com and soundcloud.com/kellykrebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Words by Winter can be reached at wordsbywinterpodcast@gmail.com. For more information, go to alisonmcghee.com and click on the Words by Winter podcast page.

Neil Mattson is an organize of the Montavilla Jazz Festival and owner of Montavilla Guitar Stuido. I chatted with Neil about his musical upbringing, how he got into jazz, opening his music studio, and we also discussed his role in organizing the Montavilla Jazz Festival. This year's festival is August 17th and 18th. To keep up with Neil, the festival, and Dan Cable Presents, please check out the links below. Track Listing: Mel Brown - "Spooky" Kerry Politzer - "If You Knew" Website: https://montavillajazzfest.com/ https://montavillaguitarstudio.com www.dancablepresents.com Instagram: @montavillajazzfest @mgsguitar @neilmattson @dancablepresents

"If You Knew" was the title of Deacon Pete Cairns message on Friday, March 22, 2019.

"If You Knew"

Episode I of IV This Mix Set is inspired by the club circuit around the world.  Listen and let the rhythm take you! playlist: Mariah Carey-I Want To Know What Love Is Offer Nissim feat. Maya-Over You Alicia Keys-Empire State Of Mind Cevin Fisher and DJ Kelee-Workout Grace Jones-Slave To The Rhythm Jocelyn Brown-Better Life Mike Vale & Sylvian feat. Lara Love-Mysterious Katy Perry-Peacock Superchumbo feat. Celeda-Dirrrty Filthy La Lupe-Besito Pa'Ti TV Rock-In The Air Victor Calderone-Out There Emanuele Inglese-Kubic Room CLub 69-Diva Edward Maya-Stereo Love Edson Pride-Ardiente BoA-Energetic Rihanna-Unfaithful Shakedown-At Night (2010) Chris Lake-If You Knew NeYo-Because Of You Escala-Finding Beautiy

"If You Knew the Gift of God" June 4, 2006 AM Service Pastor L.R. Mejean