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Don't let life's uncertainties make you doubt God'spromises. In this powerful episode, Minister Jeremy Squires reveals how to holdon to God's Word when faced with trials, confusion, or waiting periods. Ifyou're feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about your purpose, discover howrevisiting scriptural promises can build unshakable faith and clarity.Jeremy shares practical steps to write down, meditate on,and recite God's promises—transforming doubt into confidence and chaos intocalm. You'll learn why promises in Scripture are coded with divine certaintyand how they serve as anchors during life's storms. Whether you're seekinghealing, purpose, or divine guidance, this episode equips you with thespiritual tools to stay focused and faithful.We break down:How to find and write down God's promises tailored to yourlifeThe importance of scripture in renewing strength when hopewanesWays to meditate on God's Word to build faith and patienceHow to navigate uncertainty about your calling by returningto biblical truthThe promise of divine strength and stability amid life'schaosStaying committed to God's promises is more than hope—it's adivine strategy for breakthrough. Failing to cling to His Word can leave youvulnerable to doubt, but embracing His declarations transforms your perspectiveand propels you forward. This episode is essential for anyone tired of waiting,feeling lost, or standing on the brink of giving up.Perfect for believers eager to deepen their faith, findclarity, and stay resilient during difficult seasons. If you want to see God'spromises come alive in your life, you must do the work—study, write, recite,and trust. Remember, no promise from God ever returns void—it's only a matterof time before it manifests.Join Minister Jeremy as he encourages you to hold on toGod's Word and trust His perfect timing. Because if God said it, it will cometo pass. Don't give up—your breakthrough is on the way.Trust, write, believe—and watch your promises unfold.
What if success isn't about hustle at all… but aboutbalance?In this meaningful episode, Michelle breaks down thefour-part formula she believes creates real and lasting success: Piety, Study, Action, and Reflection. Through personal stories, practical examples, and thoughtful coaching questions, she explores how connecting to your higher self,continuing to learn, serving others, and intentionally reflecting can transform the way you live and grow. This episode is both grounding and inspiring for anyone seeking deeper purpose, clarity, and alignment in life.Michelle@GrowBy1.comThe next round of the Coaching Academy begins June 14th! Ifyou're ready to grow as a coach, leader, speaker, or trainer, visit GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy
What is the one thing that guides your entire life?In this deeply reflective episode, Michelle opens up aboutthe personal “one thing” that has anchored her through every season of life, from motherhood and career changes to healing, curiosity, and spiritual growth. Rather than telling listeners what to believe, she invites you into a powerfulprocess of self-discovery by asking the deeper questions that uncover purpose, meaning, and what truly sustains you when life gets difficult. This episode is thoughtful, vulnerable, and filled with the kind of reflection that lingers long after it ends.Michelle@GrowBy1.comThe next round of the Coaching Academy begins June 14th! Ifyou're ready to deepen your leadership, coaching, and personal growth journey, visit GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy
What if curiosity could change every relationship in yourlife?In this powerful episode, Michelle explores the differencebetween being curious and being opinionated, especially in coaching, leadership, and everyday human connection. She challenges listeners to notice how quickly opinions can shut down growth, understanding, and meaningful conversation, while curiosity opens the door to wisdom, reflection, and deeper relationships. If you've ever struggled with communication, connection, or feeling truly heard, this episode offers a fresh perspective that could shift everything.Michelle@GrowBy1.comThe next round of the Coaching Academy starts June 14th! Ifyou're ready to strengthen your coaching, communication, and leadership skills, visit GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy
Consistency is powerful… but what happens when the truth ofyour life changes?In this insightful episode, Michelle dives into the balancebetween staying committed and staying awake to what is actually true in the present moment. From relationships and careers to health, leadership, and personal growth, she explores why real wisdom comes from recognizing when it'stime to evolve instead of blindly repeating what once worked. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that growth isn't about rigid consistency. It's about aligning consistently with truth.Michelle@GrowBy1.comThe next round of the Coaching Academy begins June 14th! Ifyou're ready to grow as a coach, speaker, trainer, or leader, learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy
Welcome to Episode 397 This week, we are offering a little Sample Platter of show ideas to develop the show format a little for next year. Ifyou want to chime in, follow the link to our Patreon in the show notes below, and vote on which segments you like, and would like to hear more of in future shows. PATREON SAMPLER: 1. Bring Back a Co-host 2.Make a Patreon a Co-Host 3. A guest - one per month (reference previous episodes) 4. MyMotorbikeObsessions collab for history 5. Tech / DIY segments 6. Moto Crimes / Mystery / Murder 7. City Spotlight: Riding/Roads, food, things to do 8. Made up history 9. Buttfucker's Gulch / Moto Poem 10. Almanac: Moto health tip, recipe, horoscope, etc. 11. Factory Recalls - a list of recent recalls Call to action- leave reviews, interact on Patreon, thank you! Show contact info Creative Riding is available on Apple Podcasts, Sound Cloud, Google Play, Tune In, Spotify, etc. Leave the show a rating and review on your favorite podcast app. https://motorcycle-podcasts.com/ Check out our blog: creative-riding.com Contact the show: Discord: https://discord.gg/3kzhhChcUj Email: creativeridingpodcast@gmail.com FB/IG: @creativeridingpodcast Reddit: @Creative_Riding Support the show: patreon.com/creativeriding zazzle.com/store/creative_riding
This episode contains discussions of murder, arsenic poisoning, the deaths of children, and historical criminal trials. Ifyou need to skip any portion, advance past that segment using your chapter markers. This EpisodeSeason 40 of Foul Play marks America's 250th anniversary by examining two cases that expose how the justice system treated killers differently based on wealth, gender, and class. This week: a double feature — one case from Texas, one from Pennsylvania, eleven years apart, and both asking the same question. Was justice served?In January 1877, a woman known as Diamond Bessie crossed a footbridge over Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. She never came back. Her companion — the wealthy son of a Cincinnati jeweler — walked away with her rings on his fingers and her luggage on his arm. What followed was one of the most contested murder trials in Texas history, in a town that was already losing everything. This is true crime at its most infuriating: a woman's life weighed against a powerful family's money.Then we cross to Philadelphia, 1888. Sarah Jane Whiteling, a forty-year-old factory worker's wife in a rear apartment on Cadwallader Street, lost her husband, her daughter, and her son inside sixty-seven days. The insurance companies paid out $399 total — $47 for her two-year-old boy. Arsenic trioxide was in every body. The prosecution called it wholesale murder. The defense called it insanity. The jury took two hours. This is historical true crime that doesn't let you look away.The VictimsDiamond Bessie — real name believed to be Annie Stone, born around 1854 in upstate New York — had built a life on her own terms in an era that gave women almost none. She worked in upscale establishments in Cincinnati, New Orleans, and Hot Springs, accepting fine jewelry as payment, which earned her the name everyone knew her by. Dark- haired, pale-skinned, with grey or steel-blue eyes that period newspapers described as striking, she was intelligent and charming by every account. She married Abraham Rothschild in Danville, Illinois on January 11, 1877. Ten days later, a Black woman named Sarah King found her body propped against a twisted oak in the bayou woods — fully clothed, stripped of every piece of jewelry, a single gunshot wound to her temple.The Whiteling victims were a family. John Whiteling, thirty-eight, worked as a streetcar conductor and factory worker. Bertha was nine years old. Willie was two. John died on or around March 20, 1888. Bertha died April 25. Willie died May 26. Sixty-seven days, start to finish. Each death had a doctor's signature and a natural cause on the certificate. None of those causes were arsenic. The bodies at Mechanics' Cemetery held the truth that the living room had hidden.The CrimesAbraham Rothschild — son of Meyer Rothschild, a prosperous Cincinnati jeweler — had been traveling with Bessie since meeting her in Hot Springs around 1875. On January 21, 1877, he bought two picnic lunches from Henrique's Restaurant in Jefferson, crossed the footbridge over Big Cypress Bayou with Bessie, and came back alone. He told the hotel staff she was visiting friends. The next morning he wore two of her large diamond rings to breakfast. Two days later he boarded the eastbound train with both sets of luggage. He was traced to the Capitol Hotel in Marshall, then arrested after shooting himself outside a saloon — blinded in his right eye — in Cincinnati. His family spent what contemporary sources called "no fewer than ten high-priced attorneys" on his defense, led by U.S. Congressman David B. Culberson. The first trial ended in a conviction and a death sentence. The Texas Court of Appeals threw it out on a procedural technicality. The second trial ended in an acquittal. The jury deliberated four hours.Sarah Jane Whiteling purchased Rough on Rats — an arsenic trioxide compound manufactured by Ephraim S. Wells of New Jersey — and administered it to three members of her household between March and May of 1888. Coroner Samuel H. Ashbridge ordered the bodies exhumed. Professor Henry Leffmann, a chemist, and Dr. Henry F. Formad, a pathologist, found arsenic in every body. A drugstore clerk confirmed the purchase. Sarah confessed. Her defense centered on Dr. Alice Bennett — the first female physician to lead a department at an American asylum, Norristown State Hospital — who testified that Whiteling suffered from "physiological insanity" linked to reproductive dysfunction. The prosecution answered with their own experts: Drs. Charles Mills and John Chapin, who acknowledged she was of weak mind but said she was not legally insane. The jury deliberated approximately two hours. Guilty. First-degree murder. Death.On June 25, 1889, at 10:07 in the morning, Sarah Jane Whiteling was executed at Moyamensing Prison in Philadelphia. She was the first woman executed in Philadelphia since colonial times. She reportedly appeared calm and believed she would be reunited with her children in heaven.Historical ContextBoth cases unfold during America's Gilded Age — that era of violent contradiction between spectacular wealth and grinding poverty. Jefferson, Texas had been the biggest riverport in the state until the Army Corps of Engineers removed the natural logjam on the Red River in 1873, and the railroad bypassed the city for Marshall. What had once shipped more than 75,000 bales of cotton annually was already hollowing out when Bessie's body was found. Reconstruction was collapsing across the South. Democrats had retaken the Texas state government three years earlier. In this context, the Rothschild family's ability to hire an army of lawyers — including a sitting U.S. Congressman — and purchase an acquittal reads as something beyond a legal outcome. It reads as a statement about whose life counted.In Philadelphia, 1888, a factory worker's full-year wages ran between $300 and $500. Sarah Whiteling collected $399 from three life insurance policies — nearly a year's salary — for the deaths of her husband and two children. The arithmetic is not subtle. Dr. Alice Bennett's insanity defense was, by the standards of 1888 forensic psychiatry, genuinely innovative — her theory of "physiological insanity" in women with reproductive dysfunction would later be examined in the *Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law* (Vol. 48, No. 3, 2020). But the jury didn't buy it, and Sarah Whiteling hanged.Together these cases are a portrait of American justice in 1877 and 1888: brilliant, broken, and priced according to what you could afford.Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The BioprogressiveTheory Revisited | Orthodontics In Interview | Sergio Sambataro "Whenyou say Class II, to me, you say nothing. We must look for the etiology of themalocclusion — not just the teeth, but the function behind them." "Ifyou extrude the upper molar, the condyle goes downward, and you have morevertical growth of the ramus. Ricketts showed this very clearly back in the 60sand we have published the same result at the University of Milan." "Oneof the principles in Class II correction is: first open the bite, and thencorrect the overjet. This is not just mechanics — it is logic." "Satoonce said — if you ask why he doesn't use retainers, he answers with anotherquestion: why do you use retainers? Because you know your job is notstable." I'm joined by Dr. Sergio Sambotaro from Sicily, for adeep dive into Bioprogressive Orthodontics, principles established by Rickettsand still debated today. We explore the cause of a malocclusion from abioprogressive perspective, the focus on vertical facial types determiningtreatment mechanics and anchorage. We examine the decompression theory of the ClassII case, and the role of the cervical headgear and utility arches. We turn tothe mechanics of sectional treatment over full-arch straight wire, and whereTADs fit in with the bioprogressive philosophy. We tackle the contestedevidence around transpalatal arch anchorage, and what the research may bemissing. Please like and subscribe if you find it useful! Please visit the website for this interview podcast:https://orthoinsummary.com/the-bioprogressive-theory-revisited-orthodontics-in-interview-sergio-sambataro/ .Spotify podcasts for other platforms .YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Y-JgUkR9rSU. #OrthodonticsInSummary#SergioSambataro#Orthodontics#bioprogressive#TADs#OrthodonticsInInterview#FarooqAhmed@SergioSambataro Farooq Ahmed
Half the conversations about AI are men in San Francisco telling you it'll change everything. The other half are people telling you it'll destroy the planet and your children's future.Neither of those people are doing the school run, the NDIS application, the lunchboxes, or holding it together at 9pm.This episode is for the mum in the middle. The one who's curious but hesitant. The one who's already using it but feels weird about it. The one who tried it once, got a creepy answer, and shut the tab.Leticia Andrack has worked in AI since 2014. She's autistic, ADHD, PDA, dyslexic, French, and a mum of two neurodivergent girls. She's not selling you anything. She's just telling you how to use the tool without it using you.This episode is for you ifYou've used AI to write the email you couldn't face — and felt a bit guilty about itYou're worried about the data, the environment, your kids' futures, and you can't tell which fear is realYou've vented to ChatGPT and it agreed with you so hard you almost did something you'd regretYou don't know the difference between Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or which one to even openYou feel behind, and behind feels like another thing on the listYou're sick of being mansplained to about technologyRESOURCES & REFERENCESTo connect with Laetitia Andrac - check her out here Understanding Zoe platform - check it out here
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This podcast episode is not a replacement for individual medical advice and is general education only.You go to the mother's group, you don't put the brake on the pram, and it rolls across the carpark.Baby is fine. You are not.You're already the mum who decided — quietly, without asking anyone — that you wouldn't take your ADHD meds while breastfeeding. Because that's what good mothers do.This is the episode about what happens when 'just push through' stops being a plan.What we coverWhy your prescriber freezes the second you say the word 'pregnant' and what to actually say backWhat the research actually says about traditional stimulants in pregnancy, and the gap between that and the kickback you've been gettingWhy pregnancy and breastfeeding aren't the same conversation, even though everyone keeps lumping them togetherThe Infant Risk Center, the resource your psychiatrist probably hasn't looked at that pharmacists rely onTrying to conceive, IVF, egg collection, and where ADHD meds actually sit in that timelineThe quiet self-sacrifice that tells you a thinking, regulated mother is somehow worse for the baby than an unmedicated, exhausted onePMS, perimenopause, antidepressants in the mix, and why ADHD is rarely just one medication, one decision, one answerMedication breaks, weekend breaks, and why being told to take them on the busiest days of your week isn't advice, it's a generic scriptIron, thyroid, glucose, constipation, and the unsexy stuff your wellness actually hinges on while you're carrying everyone else'sWhy this episode mattersThere is a whole layer of women who stopped their meds the day they saw two lines on a test, never asked the question out loud, and have been white-knuckling it ever since. Not because the evidence said to. Because nobody safe was available to talk to. Rodney has spent thirty years being that person on the other end of the phone, and most mums have never been told he exists.This episode is for you ifYou stopped your meds the second you found out you were pregnant and never asked anyone if you had toYou've been told 'we don't know enough' so many times you've started saying it to yourselfYou're breastfeeding and Googling at 2am because no one in the room will give you a straight answerYou feel guilty for wanting to be medicated, focused, and present, like that's the selfish versionYou're trying to conceive and quietly terrified that staying on your meds makes you a bad mother before you've even startedYou're the one who'd rather suffer than risk it, and you've been suffering for a while nowRelated productADHD Medication Guide — https://adhdmums.com.au/product/a-guide-to-adhd-medication/External links mentionedInfant Risk Center — www.infantrisk.comJean Hailes — https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/Better Health Channel — https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
You've spent more time on drop-offs, pickups and meetings this week than your kid has spent actually learning.You keep telling yourself the routine is good for them. They come home flat anyway.You can see it isn't working. You just can't picture what else looks like.So you stay on the fence. Another term. Another meeting. Another 11pm google.What we coverWhy most homeschoolers in Australia didn't plan to homeschool — and what 'accidental homeschooling' actually meansThe two competing fears keeping you stuck — and which one usually wins in the endWhat 'enough is enough' really looks like (it's rarely one big moment — it's bankruptcy logic: slow, then very fast)What a homeschool day actually looks like when you're not running school-at-homeThe legal stuff schools won't tell you — you don't need their permissionWhy $50k a year still doesn't fix this, and what you might actually be paying forHow to take a term off without making a forever decisionWhy bullying gets reframed as 'resilience-building' at school but is illegal at workWhy this episode mattersThe fence is the hardest place to live. Most parents sit there longer than the kid can afford. Rebecca has spoken to hundreds of families about why they finally jumped — and the answer isn't 'they were ready.' It's that the fear of staying finally outweighed the fear of leaving. This episode names the decision underneath the decision, and hands you a permission slip you probably didn't know existed.This episode is for you ifYou've tried two schools, maybe three, and nothing's stuckThe meetings have started to outnumber the actual learningYou keep saying 'maybe next term' and next term keeps not comingYou're more scared of Uncle Ned's questions at Christmas than you'd like to admitPart of you knows it isn't working, and part of you can't picture what else looks likeYou've already googled 'homeschooling Queensland' at 11pm and closed the tabFor more about Dr. Rebecca Englishhttps://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/r.englishJane's Related EpisodesS1 EP63 — The Episode That Led Jane to Choose Homeschooling (Nicki Farrell, Wildlings)
What does it really mean to age well? In this heartfelt episode of The Daily Grateful, host Michael reflects on the unexpected gifts of growing older — hard-won wisdom, deeper relationships, and a bone-deep sense of gratitude that only comes with time. From locking himself out of his house to surviving a kidney operation that changedeverything, Michael shares real, raw moments that remind us every year is a privilege. He celebrates his brother Aldo's resilience, the danger of cigarettes, and why, at 75, he wouldn't trade his stories for anything. Ifyou're looking for a reminder to slow down and appreciate the ride, this one'sfor you.#DailyGrateful #AgingWell #Gratitude #Podcast #GettingOlder#LifeLessons #MindfulLiving #Over60 #Over70 #GratefulLiving #Wellness#Storytelling #MentalHealth #PositiveAging #PodcastLife
Weare continuing to look at Philippians 1, and today we begin looking at verses9–11, where the Apostle Paul tells us how he prayed, and what he prayed for,when he prayed for the Philippian believers. Remember, he had already said thathe gave thanks for them in every prayer of his (v. 4). So Paul was someone whofaithfully prayed specific prayers for these dear people. What do we pray forwhen we pray for others? TheApostle Paul, in these verses, prayed that they would have abounding love withknowledge, that they would have spiritual discernment, that they would havesincerity and be without offense, that they would have the fruits ofrighteousness, and that they would live for God's glory. Wow—whata wonderful thing to pray for believers, that they might find real joy as theylive the kind of life this prayer would produce in them. We see in verse 9 alove that grows and overflows—a love that is joined with knowledge and guidedby spiritual discernment. “And this I pray, that your lovemay abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment…” Now,my friend, I would encourage you—if you are thinking, “I don't know how to prayfor my wife. I don't know how to pray for my husband. I don't know how to prayfor my children. I don't know how to pray for other believers at church”—openyour Bible to Philippians 1, read verses 9–11 out loud, and make this yourprayer for your friends, your family, and fellow believers. Noticethe first thing Paul prayed for when he prayed for them. He did not pray thatthey would have more success. He did not pray that they would have morecomfort. He did not even begin by praying for knowledge itself. He first prayedfor their love. Now, this love he is speaking of here is agape love—God's love.It is God's love flowing through us. It is a love we do not naturally possess,but one that comes as we are filled with the Spirit. Remember Galatians 5:22—thefruit of the Spirit. The first aspect of the fruit of the Spirit is love. Thatmeans that God Himself is loving through us. It is Christ loving those aroundus through us. Jesussaid to His disciples, “By this all will know that you are My disciples, ifyou have love for one another” (John 13:34). What kind of love was that? Hetaught them to love one another as “I have loved you” (John 13:35). AsGod loves us, as Christ has loved us—remember He died for us. He gave Himselfon the cross. It was an unselfish love. It was an endless, limitless love. Ifyou want to read about the quality and characteristics this love, look in 1Corinthians 13. He gives a description of God's love:“Love suffers long and is kind; love does notenvy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely,does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice ininiquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things,hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.”Thatis the love of God. Herein verse 9, Paul is praying that their “love would abound still more andmore”. That word “abound” means it would grow—it would grow deeper andstronger. It would grow wider. It would grow more intimate. And that love forothers only grows as our love for Jesus Christ grows. Rememberwhat Jesus said to the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-5: “You are a greatchurch. I know your works, your labor—everything is commendable—but I have thisagainst you: you have left your first love. Return to your first love.” Thatlove that is from the heart—that love that is intimate, genuine, sacrificial, andsincere. That is what Paul was praying for. Oh, my friend, let us pray that wewould abound in love—for Jesus and for one another. Letme ask you: Are you growing in love? Are you more in love with Jesus today thanyou were yesterday—than you were last year? Godbless and may you have a wonderful, wonderful day!
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What's up fraud fighters, and welcome to Fraud Forward!This episode picks right back up in one of the most important places this conversation could go: what happens after we move past the shiny AI headlines and start talking about control, governance, disputes, and real accountability inside financial services.Because that is the real conversation around agentic banking.Not just whether AI in banking is possible.Not just whether customers will use it.But whether banks are ready to govern it responsibly when AI agents in banking start influencing payments, authorization, disputes, and customer trust.What I really appreciated about this part of the conversation is that we did not stay at the hype layer. We got into what agentic payments actually require if institutions want to use them safely. We talked about AI governance in banking, AI transaction monitoring, banking compliance and AI, and what it means to preserve trust when AI banking transactions start happening closer to the customer.And that matters.Because if agentic banking is going to become part of the future of financial services AI, then we have to build it with intention. We have to build it with controls. And we have to make sure trust infrastructure in banking grows with the technology instead of getting left behind by it.What you'll hear in this episodeHow agentic banking can solve real customer friction in ways traditional digital banking tools often cannotWhy AI agents in banking create new questions around governance, accountability, and controlHow AI payment authorization, OTP checks, and layered safeguards can help make AI banking transactions saferWhy banking compliance and AI need stronger context sharing, better auditability, and clearer ownershipHow AI transaction monitoring may need to evolve from reviewing transactions alone to reviewing prompts, instructions, and agent-led behaviorWhy banking dispute resolution becomes more complex when a customer authorizes an AI agent instead of initiating every action directlyHow community bank innovation and regional bank innovation can benefit from agentic banking without giving up controlYou should listen to this episode ifYou work in fraud, compliance, payments, risk, digital banking, or bank operations You are trying to understand how agentic banking may affect governance and customer trustYou are evaluating AI in banking beyond chatbot functionalityYou care about banking fraud prevention, AI fraud prevention, and safer banking with AIYou want a more practical conversation about how AI-powered banking actually works inside real institutionsYou are asking how banks can modernize customer experience without creating new gaps in controlIf you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and review the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in decades, and it will significantly impact self-employed businessowners and landlords who own residential property in their personal name. Ifyou currently submit a Self-Assessment tax return once a year, these new ruleswill change how and when you report income to HMRevenue & Customs (HMRC).Watchvideo version: https://youtu.be/PK4GckbgmUIStarting6 April 2026, under the new Making Tax Digitalfor Income Tax (MTD for IT) rules, millions of UK taxpayers must keepdigital records and submit quarterlyupdates using approved accountingsoftware apps listed on the HMRC website. This affects self-employedindividuals and landlords earning above the income threshold from trading orproperty.Instead of one annual tax return, you'll submit five - four quarterly updates plus a final declaration each year.This means accurate record-keeping, more frequent reporting, and potentiallyhigher accounting and software costs for small business owners and propertyinvestors.For many landlords with residential property in their own name,especially those managing multiple rental properties, adopting digital bookkeepingsoftware will be essential. This means switching from spreadsheets or paperrecords to compliant cloud accounting platforms.HMRC say the aim of MTD is toreduce errors and modernise the UK tax system, but it also means more red tape, admin and planning for millions taxpayers.Self-employed workers andlandlords should start preparing early to avoid penalties and stay compliant when the rules fully apply.Landlordsalready hit by Section 24 taxchanges and the Renters Rights Act should seek professional advice and avoidignoring the changes which are coming next month.Making Tax DigitalContact DNS - https://www.dnsassociates.co.uk3 Steps To Success Money Management!I want to take you to the next level, help you get controlof your money, learn how to invest and become financially free. Join me online on my free live money management trainingWednesday at 7.00PM. Places are limited, so registernow below to avoid disappointment.https://bit.ly/3QPp8IHLandlords DraggedInto Section 24 TAXAs 7 million people set to pay higher rate, 40%, tax thisyear, 16,000 millionaires will leave the UK this year under Rachel Reeves taxpolicies. Watch video - https://youtu.be/zH1p2uXz4C8More landlords are being sucked into higher tax bands andpaying more tax due to George Osborne's ‘Section 24' tax hike.If you are a buy-to-let property landlord and help withSection 24, contact: Charles@charleskelly.net#tax #section24 #landlordtax #higherratetax #MoneyTipsPodcast#MakingTaxDigital #UKLandlords #SelfEmployedUK #PropertyInvesting
Farah Naz Rishi is a busy do-er with fingers in many creative pies. She's worked as a lawyer, a video-game journalist, a voice actor and is a bestselling author. Farah has written memoir, 'Sorry for the Inconvenience', which details her experience as a Pakistan-American Muslim Woman, also has published many Young Adult books, including 'If You're Not The One', and 'It All Comes Back to You'.Now, Farah has published, 'The Flightless Birds of New Hope'. Here's the blurb...We follow Aden Shah—who has made a career of running away when things get hard— as he reunites with his estranged siblings in the wake of their parents' death. Tensions flare. And in a single moment of resentment, Aden sets free their parents' favorite “child”: their prize-winning Major Mitchell's cockatoo, Coco Chanel. What follows is a reluctant, chaotic road trip in a beat-up RV as the three Shah siblings chase Coco across the country. Along the way, they crash headlong into the eccentric world of birders, and into the unfamiliar people they've become. We discuss exploring connections, nature and sibling relationships. Also, you can hear how her work as a voice-actor influences her ability to get into character, and why she's ditched word-counts.You can hear how Farah shuts off her anxiety with wallpaper, how she tricks herself into writing, and about the first idea she had for her story.Get a copy of the book - uk.bookshop.org/shop/writersroutineThis week's episode is sponsored by 'Minding Toby', the new novel by M.M. Rodeheaver. Find out more - https://margaretrodeheaver.com/Read the newsletter - writersroutine.substack.comSupport the show - patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now we are not only holding up the shield of faith, but we arealso taking the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. We have alreadysaid many things about this but today is especially important as we talk aboutthe Word of God and prayer—the Word of God and prayer. Youcannot separate the Word of God from prayer. If you are praying as you should,you will be reading the Word of God as you should. You will be in the Word, andthe Word will be living in you. If you are not in the Word, you will not bepraying as you should. There is another very important truth: you must pray infaith. So we have faith, the Word, and prayer. These three are interdependentupon each other. You will not continue to do what you ought to do in any one ofthem without the others. Ilove what Mark 11:22–24 says: “So Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Havefaith in God. For assuredly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, “Beremoved and be cast into the sea,” and does not doubt in his heart, butbelieves that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that youreceive them, and you will have them.'” They go together. If you want powerin prayer, pray the Word. If you want boldness in prayer, pray the promises ofGod. Iwant to encourage you—if you have never read it before—you can find it onAmazon: Faith's Checkbook by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. It is available as adaily one-minute devotional book. I encourage you to get it. I used it foryears, and I continue to use it. It contains 365 promises that you “cash in.”It is like a checkbook—you take that promise, make it yours, and pray it backto God. When you pray the promises of God, it gives you boldness. God has mademany promises. Pray those promises. Ifyou want clarity in prayer, pray the Scriptures. One of the best books I stilluse every day—and I have given it to hundreds of people—is The Power of Prayer,a little one-minute devotional by E. M. Bounds. It is like a catalyst. It islike priming the pump. You read it, and you are motivated and encouraged topray. Justyesterday's February 24th reading was based on Romans 12:12: “Rejoicing inhope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer.” Prayer andGod's promises are interdependent. The promises inspire and energize prayer,but prayer isolates and locates the promise, giving it realization andapplication. I love this illustration: The promise is like blessed rain fallingin full showers, but prayer is like the pipes that direct the rain—focusingthese promises until they become direct and personal, until they bless,refresh, and fertilize.Prayertakes hold of the promise and guides it to its marvelous end. It removes theobstacles and makes a highway for the promise to reach its gloriousfulfillment. Thereis always a little prayer at the end: “Dear Lord God, thank You for Yourpromises. Thank You that our earnest prayers can put Your promises to bless andrefresh in action. I praise Your name. Amen.” SoI want to encourage you today and understand that when you pray God's Word backto Him, you are praying according to His will. Because 1 John 5:14 says: “Andthis is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything accordingto His will, He hears us.” Oh, the precious promises, the Word of God, andprayer—this is the sword of the Spirit. My friend, it energizes. It carriesprayers to the place where they are needed in the lives of people. Menlike Andrew Murray wrote books such as, “With Christ in the School of Prayer”.Get hold of those books. Read them—but more importantly, pray as you read them.Listen to what God is saying to you. Be encouraged today to take up the shieldof faith, to hold up the sword of the Spirit, and to pray always. Godbless you, and may you have a wonderful, wonderful day.
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Home Equity Release Mortgages Explained By Leading Expert With 18 Years ExperienceIf you're over 55 and property-rich but cash-poor, home equity release could be an option worth understanding. In the UK, the most common type is a lifetime mortgage.Watch full video: https://youtu.be/eNmhqQmthNwInthis Money Tip's interview, Equity Release Mortgage expert Darren Cohen, explainsthat a lifetime mortgage allows you to borrow money secured against your homewhile retaining ownership. Unlike a traditional mortgage, you don't have tomake monthly repayments unless you choose to. Instead, the interest typically“rolls up” and is added to the loan. The balance is repaid when you die or moveinto long-term care, usually from the sale of the property.There are several types or variations of lifetime mortgages:1.Roll-up Lifetime Mortgage – The most common option. Nomonthly payments are required; interest compounds over time, which cansignificantly increase the mortgage debt.2.Interest-Paying Lifetime Mortgage – You pay some or all of themonthly interest to reduce the final balance. Early repayment penaltiestypically apply during the first seven years.3.Drawdown Lifetime Mortgage – You release funds in stages,meaning you only pay interest on the money actually withdrawn.Another option is a Retirement Interest-Only (RIO) mortgage. With aRIO, you pay the interest each month, but the capital is repaid when theproperty is sold after death or entry into care. Because you're servicing theinterest, the debt does not grow. However, you must prove affordability, unlikemost lifetime mortgages.Thereare a small number of lenders who will grant a fixed term Interest Onlymortgage, subject to affordability. With an Interest Only mortgage or a RIO,your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.Equityrelease can provide tax-free cash for supplementing retirement income, homeimprovements, or helping family. But it will reduce the value of your estateand may affect means-tested benefits.Always seek independent financial advice and choose lenders approved by theEquity Release Council, which offers protections such as the “no negativeequity guarantee.”Used wisely, equity release can bea powerful retirement and inheritance tax planning tool — but it must beunderstood properly first.Ifyou are interested in exploring Equity Release, contact Darren Cohen at RightHomes Equity Release Ltd (www.linkedin.com/in/darrenscohen) or email charles@charleskelly.net. #EquityRelease#LifetimeMortgage #RIOMortgage #UKFinance #RetirementPlanning #Over55Finance#MoneyTips #PropertyWealth #FinancialFreedom #laterlifemortgages
Home Equity Release Mortgages Explained By Leading Expert With 18 Years ExperienceIf you're over 55 and property-rich but cash-poor, home equity release could be an option worth understanding. In the UK, the most common type is a lifetime mortgage.Watch full video: https://youtu.be/eNmhqQmthNwInthis Money Tip's interview, Equity Release Mortgage expert Darren Cohen, explainsthat a lifetime mortgage allows you to borrow money secured against your homewhile retaining ownership. Unlike a traditional mortgage, you don't have tomake monthly repayments unless you choose to. Instead, the interest typically“rolls up” and is added to the loan. The balance is repaid when you die or moveinto long-term care, usually from the sale of the property.There are several types or variations of lifetime mortgages:1.Roll-up Lifetime Mortgage – The most common option. Nomonthly payments are required; interest compounds over time, which cansignificantly increase the mortgage debt.2.Interest-Paying Lifetime Mortgage – You pay some or all of themonthly interest to reduce the final balance. Early repayment penaltiestypically apply during the first seven years.3.Drawdown Lifetime Mortgage – You release funds in stages,meaning you only pay interest on the money actually withdrawn.Another option is a Retirement Interest-Only (RIO) mortgage. With aRIO, you pay the interest each month, but the capital is repaid when theproperty is sold after death or entry into care. Because you're servicing theinterest, the debt does not grow. However, you must prove affordability, unlikemost lifetime mortgages.Thereare a small number of lenders who will grant a fixed term Interest Onlymortgage, subject to affordability. With an Interest Only mortgage or a RIO,your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.Equityrelease can provide tax-free cash for supplementing retirement income, homeimprovements, or helping family. But it will reduce the value of your estateand may affect means-tested benefits.Always seek independent financial advice and choose lenders approved by theEquity Release Council, which offers protections such as the “no negativeequity guarantee.”Used wisely, equity release can bea powerful retirement and inheritance tax planning tool — but it must beunderstood properly first.Ifyou are interested in exploring Equity Release, contact Darren Cohen at RightHomes Equity Release Ltd (www.linkedin.com/in/darrenscohen) or email charles@charleskelly.net. #EquityRelease#LifetimeMortgage #RIOMortgage #UKFinance #RetirementPlanning #Over55Finance#MoneyTips #PropertyWealth #FinancialFreedom #laterlifemortgages
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Paul, as he begins to list the sins that weneed to put off that come from the old man within us. The first one was put offlying. Then secondly, he said, “be angry and sin not” because when youdo, you give place to the devil. Let not the sun go down on your wrath. Angerleads to wrath. Wrath leads to malice. Malice leads to murder. We rememberedJohn 8:44. Jesus said, "You are of your father the devil. The lust ofyour father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning and abode not inthe truth. Neither is there any truth in him. For he is a liar and the fatherof it." Nowif you go back to verses 31-32, it's where Jesus said to the disciples, “Ifyou abide in My word, then you are My disciples indeed. You shall know thetruth and the truth shall set you free”. Then in verse 36, another veryfamous verse Jesus said, "And if the Son shall make you free, you shallbe free indeed." Now when I begin to put that all together looking atthis devotion for today, I thought back to Genesis chapters 3-4. That is where Satantempted Eve. Remember the very first thing he said to her was a lie. He said, "Didnot God say you shall not eat of every tree in the garden?" He lied.God didn't say that. Eve responded, "No, we can eat all the trees in thegarden, but there's one we can't eat, and we've been told we can't eat ofthat." Thenthe Satan said, "Oh, no." He said, "You shall not surelydie." That was his second lie because God has said, "If youeat of it, you will die." Satan said, "No, you won'tdie." Now my friend, we have a major issue in our country todaybecause we've been feeding lies to our young people, actually for the lastseveral generations, lies that they came from a monkey, that they came fromnothing. They've been told that everything just happened from a big explosionbillions of years ago. As a result, they have no value of life and do not careabout life. Now,think about what happened with Cain, the first son that's born along with hisbrother Abel, when he gets angry. Look at these verses in Genesis 4:1-6. Put ittogether. Cain gets angry. What does he do? It overwhelms him to the point thathe murders his brother Abel. Then when God shows up and asked Cain, "Hey,where is Abel? I'm looking for him." Cain lies and says, "How do Iknow where he is? I don't know where he is." Look at those verses veryclearly. Did you see what happens when we get angry and give place to the devil?We get caught up in the bondage of lying just like Cain did. Whenwe're in the bondage of lying, we actually give place to the devil. Don't giveplace to the devil. Don't give the devil opportunity in your life to take holdof you and lead you into worse sins that will cause terrible consequences inyour life and the lives of others. This is so powerful and so important. I wantto encourage you to think about putting all these things together. Remember, asJesus has taught us, you'll know the truth. The truth sets you free. If the Sonsets you free, you're free indeed. Why? You're free from the bondage of lying.You're free from the bondage of Satan. Knowingthe truth, knowing Jesus, sets you free from the bondage of living a lie and alife of vanity. What was the curse put on Cain? That he would be a vagabond andlive a life of fear and insecurity (Genesis 4:12-14). He would live an emptylife, wandering around, wondering what life was all about. That is the problemin too many of our lives today, in America and for that matter, the world too.When we kick God out of our lives, and we deny Him. When we put His Word on theback burner of our lives, even daily, we headed down the path of living a lieand bowing down to Satan. RememberJesus said, “If you abide in My words, then what you will know the truth,and if you know the truth you will be free”. Free to enjoy life doing whatyou ought to be doing! God help us to find that freedom in His Word in ourlives as we see Jesus who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Welcome tothis Christmas Day, 25th December 2025 service aswe rejoice in the birth of Jesus! Pleasefollow along with our YouVersion Bible app event here:https://bible.com/events/49537199Clickhttp://bcc.life/whats-onto find out about all our events and activities. Clickhttp://bcc.life/giveto access our giving page, where you can return your tithes to God,bring an offering or make a donation! Ifyou ever need to know how to make Jesus the Lord of your life andcome home to Father God, here is a great prayer you can pray: "LordJesus, I am so sorry for my wrongdoing. Please forgive me for beingseparated from you and from other people. I receive into you my lifeas Lord. Please lead me from now on. I surrender to you. I believethat you died on the cross to take away my sins, that you rose againon the third day and that you are alive and with me now. I accept youinto my life. Please help me to live for you. Thank you for your giftof eternal life for now and for ever. Amen." Ifyou prayed this prayer, please let us know! It's the best decisionyou can ever make, and we would love to celebrate that with you! Letus know in the chat session of the livestream, email us atadmin@bcc.life! or visit https://bit.ly/BCC-FollowJesusCommentsare closed on all of our YouTube videos but we do invite you to emailus at admin@bcc.life if you would like to communicate with us or viaour Business WhatsApp which you can access from the home page of ourwebsite at: http://bcc.life/
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Join The GuildCLICK HERE TO LEARN MOREEpisode DescriptionIf you have tried every diet, tracked every calorie, and still find yourself overeating at night or regaining the same weight over and over, this episode is going to hit uncomfortably close to home. Chris pulls back the curtain on five real-life roadblocks that most people never want to say out loud. These are the deeper life choices and dynamics that quietly keep you overweight, out of shape, and exhausted, no matter how badly you say you want to change.Drawing from his own 125 pound weight loss and years of coaching people through morbid obesity into a thin life, Chris calls out the hard stuff. The job you hate. The kids who take everything out of you. The way you hide in helping everyone else. The spouse you blame or fear. The principles and beliefs you have never updated since your twenties. This is not about shaming you. It is about finally telling the truth about the life you built and how that life is shaping your body.If you have ever thought “I just do not have time to take care of myself” or “I cannot change this without blowing up my whole life,” this conversation will challenge that story and give you a way to start taking your power back.In this episode, you will learnWhy a controlling, draining, or boring job can quietly drive emotional eating and long term weight gain, and what it really means to consider changing it.How a lack of boundaries with your kids teaches them that self care is optional and keeps you stuck in chronic self neglect.Why constantly helping everyone else first can be a socially acceptable way to avoid facing your own body, habits, and limitations.How an overbearing spouse, or the story you tell yourself about your spouse, becomes an excuse that blocks your progress and what you can actually do about it.Why outdated principles and unexamined beliefs from your past are running the show and keeping you from becoming the thin, healthy, happy version of you.This episode is for you ifYou feel trapped by your job, your kids, or your relationship and you keep saying they are the reason you cannot lose weight.You are the reliable helper for everyone else, but your own health keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list.You are ready for straight talk, tough love, and real responsibility without shame.
Ifthere's one thing everyone needs, is looking for, and desires, it is to havepeace. To have peace within themselves, peace with God, and peace with thosearound them. But it often appears that many people today are bent on havingwar, at enmity with others, with hatred, malice, anger and violence in their heartsand lives. There is no peace in their lives, and they live to destroy any peacein the world around them. The Bible describes it this way in Isaiah 57:20-21, “Butthe wicked are like the troubled sea, When it cannot rest, Whose waters cast upmire and dirt. "There is no peace," Says my God, "for thewicked." Theirhearts are against God, so their hearts are against everyone around them, andin a sense even themselves. But I believe that deep inside every individualthere is a desire, there is a yearning for peace. The only way to make thatpeace is with God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:1 tells us: “Havingtherefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our LordJesus Christ.” That's what we're talking about in these verses before ustoday in Ephesians 2:16-18. Rememberin verses 11-15, Paul was dealing with the Gentiles basically and thereconciliation they needed and could now experience between themselves and theJews now that they were in the same church, in the same body of Christ. Now we'rein Christ (v. 13). Before we were aliens and strangers but now, we're a holynation. Colossians 1:19-22 speaks of this very thing: “For it pleased theFather that in Him all the fullness should dwell, speaking of Jesus. By Him,Jesus, to reconcile all things to Himself. By Him, whether things on earth orthings in heaven. having made peace through the blood of His cross, and you whowere once alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now has Hereconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy andblameless, and above reproach in His sight.” How wonderful, how powerful isthat? We'reno longer strangers because we are now in the family of God along with theJewish people. We had no hope. Now we've been called into one hope. We werewithout God, but now through Christ God is our Father. Nowin verses 16-18, Paul is talking about how both Jews and Gentiles needreconciliation as sinners with God. Paul'sletter to the Colossians in chapter 2:13-14 says it this way: “You beingdead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alivetogether with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out thehandwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us, andHe has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to His cross." Inother words, the law tells us we're sinners. The law tells us that we arecondemned. God is a holy God and He must punish sin. God also at the same timeis a God of love. He's a God who wants us to know peace and have peace. That'swhy in Ephesians 2:17, Paul writes: “He came and He preached peace.” Didyou notice that in verse 14 it says Jesus Christ is our peace. In verse15, He made peace because of the blood of His cross between us and God.Then in verse 17, He preached peace. Remember the angels saying to theshepherds that day on the hillside, "Peace on earth and good willtoward men”, is the message of Jesus Christ to all world of sinners."(Luke 2:13-14). Ifyou want peace, the only peace you'll ever find and the only peace the worldwill ever find is in the person and ministry and work of Jesus Christ throughHis Holy Spirit that can be in all of our hearts at the same time. “Forthrough Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father” (v. 18). Whata wonderful message for us today. We have a God that can take care of theenmity, bring reconciliation, and bring us back into a place where we can havefellowship one with another. Today,I trust you're experiencing that peace and joy in yourself, and with God, andwith those around you.
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SPECIAL EPISODE:This week, we dive into the heart of storytelling and community as we gear up for the 30th annual Ojai Storytelling Festival, taking place this Thursday through Sunday (October 23-26) in the beautiful Ojai Valley. I'm joined by two remarkable voices behind the festival: Kara Martin Lakes, the Executive & Artistic Director of Performances To Grow On, which produces the Festival; and Regi Carpenter, internationally acclaimed storyteller and master of ceremonies for the weekend.What we talk aboutKara walks us through this year's schedule — community-free events, workshops, the iconic Sunset Soirée celebration, the Story Slam, and how the festival is being brought into the heart of the town. Ojai Story Fest+2Ojai Story Fest+2Regi reflects on what it means to tell a story — and to hear one — in our modern age, and why the spoken word still has the power to move, to heal, and to connect. Ojai Story Fest+2Ojai Story Fest+2A candid conversation about facing financial hurdles: how the Festival is navigating the loss of a key $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and what it says about sustaining arts in a small town in today's environment.How the Festival is intentionally reaching into the community — schools, youth outreach, inclusive programming — and why Ojai is the perfect place for this kind of gathering. ojaiwomensfund.org+1A moving (and hilarious) moment from Regi: a story about her mother buying a piano — how a seemingly simple act became a rich metaphor for memory, legacy, and resilience.Tips for listeners: how to get the most out of this year's festival, whether you're coming for one show or planning a whole-weekend pass.And: Why you might consider adding a story to your toolbox — not only as a listener but as a teller.Why this mattersThe Ojai Storytelling Festival isn't just another arts event. It's a gathering where stories live out loud under the oaks, where children in our valley hear voices from around the world, and where the tradition of the spoken word reminds us that despite technology, despite the hustle, what really brings us together is story. The Santa Barbara IndependentListen in ifYou're curious about the behind-the-scenes of a 30-year-old festival.You've ever wondered how arts organizations survive budget setbacks and keep community alive.You love storytelling or want to start telling your own.You're local — or thinking of making the drive to Ojai — and want a preview of what to expect.
In this episode, host Steve Reece takes a deep dive into the long-term impact of the Covid pandemic on the Toy & Game industry. Five years since the first global lockdowns, the dust has settled—and the changes are here to stay. From pricing shifts and supply chain diversification to the evolution of trade shows and the rise of direct-to-consumer strategies, this episode explores how one black swan event reshaped the business forever. Whether you're a brand owner, distributor, retailer, or industry observer, this episode offers actionable insights and strategic takeaways. Plus, Steve shares updates on his LinkedIn newsletters, the REECE REPORT, and the launch of ToyRecruitment.com—a specialist recruitment service built by insiders for the Toy & Game biz. Tune in to understand what's changed, what's working, and what the future might hold. More information on our leading Toy & Game business Consultancy here: www.KidsBrandInsight.com Ifyou are a Toy or Game company seeking to hire the right people: www.ToyRecruitment.com
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Last evening I was in Roanoke, Virginia, at the GoCenter. You can learn more about the Go Center at: https://www.gpartners.org/gocenter Iwas called to ministry in April 1971, on in a Sunday night service at LandmarkBaptist Temple in Cincinnati Ohio under a missionary named Bob Hughes. Withina few weeks of that night I heard that Thomas Road Baptist Church was startinga brand-new Bible college called Lynchburg Baptist College, I registeredimmediately and went there with my heart set on going to Africa to share thegospel. Yet during school, I was able to be part of a church plant inWinchester, Virginia, Shenandoah Valley Baptist Church. After graduating Godthen called me to be the pastor of that church. I never really got to be thatmissionary who went full-time to the mission field. Ibegan to realize that the Lord left me in America as a pastor to mobilize,influence, and send as many people as we can. And raise as money as I could formissions. Now with that background justrecently as we studied through the Gospel of Luke, we found that God gives theGreat Commission to His disciples to preach the gospel to all the nations, topreach the good news, the message of the kingdom that Jesus saves. The Gospelof Luke seems to be all about what Jesus said in Luke 19:10, "For theSon of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Asyou read through the gospels, every one of them ends with a reference to theGreat Commission. In John's gospel, Jesus said, "As the Father has sentMe, even so send I you." That was the commission to those disciples: Justas Jesus was sent as the Son of God to seek and save the lost we are to also tobe bringing this good news to a lost world around us. Over these past 50-plusyears of ministry, by God's grace we have been able to influence hundreds,maybe thousands of believers to love Jesus, to pray for missions, to go to theforeign field, and to give to missions. We've watched God do awesome things. I'minvolved in a ministry right now in India where we have 600 pastors I'mdirectly connected to. I went there in January of this year and took an individualpicture of 400 of them. I also got a bio of them at that time that I have onhand. It gives their name, their place of ministry, and how many churches theyare pastoring. I'm asking people like you to partner with me to pray for theseprecious pastors. Would you take one of these pastors into your heart? Inthe video I made of today, I'm standing in front of pictures of unreachedpeople groups in the world. I understand right now there are 3.4 billion peoplewho have little or no access to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many of the pastorsI'm working with are ministering among the Koya people, the Banjari people, theChenchu people on the east side of India, and they are reaching these unreachedpeople groups with the gospel of Christ. But besides them are many otherpastors reaching many other people groups with the gospel of Christ. They desperatelyneed our prayers. Of course, they need money, and I'll talk about that in mychat tomorrow. But right now, I'm asking for prayer partners. Would you bewilling to join me as a prayer partner for one of these pastors? I will sendyou his name, his location, how many churches he's pastoring, the names of hisfamily members, and you can pray specifically for him and his ministry, and youcan join with me in impacting many lives for Christ. Ifyou feel that the Lord is leading you to join me in this prayer effort pleasesend me your name and email address to pastormike@pmiministries.org andI'll get back in touch with you. I beg you, I plead with you, join me as aprayer partner. I already have 100 people who have already joined with me topray for these 400 pastors. I just need another 300 prayer partners right now.I trust you'll be one of those 300 that will join me. We should all be a partof fulfilling the Great Commission.
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My friend, when you look at the details of whathappened on the cross and one of these thieves coming to faith in Jesus Christand the promise He received from the mouth of the crucified Savior, you oughtto have hope. There is no reason anyone, anytime, anywhere, in any conditionshould not receive Jesus Christ and have the hope of eternal life. It doesn'tmatter who you are, how far you've gone into sin, or what types of crimes you'vecommitted. Pleasecarefully read the above verses. "For there were also two others,criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the placecalled Calvary, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the righthand and the other on the left." The next several verses through verse38 describe how everyone mocked Him, saying, "You saved others, saveYourself." Even one of the thieves in verse 39, one of the criminals who wasbeing executed with Jesus, blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ,save Yourself and us." So, he joined with the crowd. Ifyou study the other Gospels, you'll find that initially both thieves railedupon Him. As they're being crucified, hanging in tremendous suffering and pain,they both are crying out, saying, "If you are the Christ. Saveus." But then something happened, and we can't explain it, but Ibelieve it was a miracle of God. It was the grace of God, a message of God forthe world. Let'sgo back to Genesis 3:19, when God created the Garden of Eden. It says that thetree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledgeof good and evil. In the old King James Version of this passage ofScripture, it says in the Gospel of John, that “Jesus was in the midstbetween these two thieves”. Jesus in the midst. The tree of life wasin the midst of the garden. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil was inthe midst of the garden. WhenJesus is crucified on the tree—that's often what the cross is called by theapostles in their epistles, the tree—the tree of life, the tree of theknowledge of good and evil. The Goodness of God and the evil of man and also eternallife are all displayed in the cross of Jesus Christ. Christ is in the midst.He's in the middle. My friend, He stands between you and heaven and hell. Hestands between you and an eternity away from God. Thereis no reason today, when you look to the cross and hear the words of the Saviorthat He gave to the thief, to lose hope. The one thief said, rebuking the othersaid, "Do you not even fear God, seeing that you're under the samecondemnation, and we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds?But this Man has done nothing wrong." Then he said to Jesus, "Lord,remember me when You come into Your kingdom." And Jesus said to him,"Assuredly I say to you today, you will be with Me in paradise." Wewill talk about what paradise in another chat later. But my friend, this meansJesus went to paradise that day, and there this thief met Him when he died.Jesus was there and said, "Welcome home, son." The man foundforgiveness of sins. He didn't have time to go to church, get baptized, or doany good deeds. He went to paradise, to heaven, simply because he put his faithand trust in Jesus Christ, recognizing Him as sinless and innocent. Jesusdidn't deserve to die, but He died in the man's place. The man believed thatJesus was going to come into His kingdom. He believed in the hope of the futurethat Jesus had promised. Maybehe had heard that message from someone, or maybe he was standing on the side ofthe crowd when Jesus preached somewhere. I don't know. But now he believed andput his faith in Christ, even as he was dying, and God promised him eternallife. Youcan too. Whoever you are, wherever you're at, would you trust Jesus today? Jesusis in the midst. He stands between you and eternity. Would you trust Himtoday to be your Savior? Godbless!
Aswe study Luke 23, a good way to recall the events of this chapter is to rememberthat Jesus had seven encounters or conversations with at least seven people orgroups. There was Pilate (vv. 1-25); King Herod (vv. 7-12); Simon the Cyrenian(v. 26); the Jerusalem women (vv. 27-31); the two criminals (vv. 32-43); HisFather (vv.44-49); and Joseph of Arimathea. Whenwe arrive at Luke 23:27-31 Jesus has already gone through terrible beatings andsuffering. At this point, on the way to Golgotha, He is not able to carry Hiscross and Simon of Cyrene is carrying it for Him. It is now that He has a word for the women ofJerusalem. Lukeinforms us that “a great multitude of the people followed Him” (v. 27). Publicexecutions drew crowds of spectators, and one involving Jesus would especiallyattract attention. Add to this the fact that Jerusalem was crowded withpilgrims, possibly over a million people could have been in the city at thetime of Passover, so it is not difficult to believe that a "greatmultitude" was following the condemned Man to Calvary. Inthat crowd was a group of women who openly wept and lamented as theysympathized with Jesus and contemplated the terrible spiritual condition oftheir nation. It has been pointed out by Bible commentators, that as far as theGospel records are concerned, no woman was ever an enemy of Jesus. Nor wasJesus ever the enemy of womankind. His example, His teachings, and most of all,His redemption have done much to dignify and elevate women. Ifyou remember, the news of His birth was shared with a Jewish maiden, His deathwas witnessed by grieving women, and the good news of His resurrection wasannounced first to a woman who had been demon-possessed. Jesusappreciated their sympathy and used it to teach them and us an important lesson(vv. 28-31). While they were weeping over the injustice of one man's death, Jesuswas looking ahead and grieving over the terrible destruction of the entirenation, a judgment that was wholly justified. Jesus had told His disciplesabout this judgment in Luke 19:41-44: “Now as He drew near, He saw the cityand wept over it, saying, "If you had known, even you, especially in thisyour day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden fromyour eyes. For days will come upon you when your enemies will build anembankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, and levelyou, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave inyou one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of yourvisitation." Jesuslooking ahead, even on His way to the cross, knew it would be the women andchildren who would suffer the most, a fact supported by history. Just fortyyears later in 70AD, when Titus and the Romans army surrounded Jerusalem, they attemptedto starve the Jews into submission. It has been noted by historians that hungrymen, defending their city, took food from their suffering wives and childrenand even killed and ate their own flesh and blood to keep enough strength tofight. It was a terrible terrible time of judgment that Jesus was speaking of. Thenation of Israel was like a "green tree" during the years when Jesuswas on earth. It was a time of blessing and opportunity, and it should havebeen a time of fruitfulness. But the nation rejected Him and became like a"dry tree," fit only for the fire. Jesus often would have gatheredHis people together, but they would not (Matthew 23:37-39). In condemning Him,they only condemned themselves. Wemight paraphrase His words: "If the Roman authorities do this to One whois innocent, what will they do to you who are guilty? When the day of judgmentarrives, can there be any escape for you?" Myfriend, Jesus has also warned us of another day of judgment coming. Will you beprepared? Godbless!
When Jesus gets to the garden, He takes three of the inner circledisciples—Peter, James, and John—and goes a little further. Jesusleft eight of the other disciples somewhere else in the garden, and He takesthese three a little further. What's interesting is that this is the third timethat Jesus has shared a special occasion with these three men. The first waswhen Jesus raised Jairus's daughter from the dead in Luke 8:41-56. The secondis when Jesus was on the Mount of Transfiguration and was transfigured beforethem in Luke 9:28-36. Youunderstand that even on this third occasion in the garden, there's somethingconnected spiritually with all three of these occasions, and that is death.Jesus raised Jairus's daughter from the dead when James, John, and Peter werein the room with Him on that occasion. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan, a great Biblepreacher, a British expositor, pointed out that each of these occasions hadsomething to do with death. In Jairus's house, Jesus proved Himself to bevictorious over death. On the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus was glorifiedthrough death. There, He, Moses, and Elijah were talking about His decease, Hisdeath in Jerusalem, and, of course, His resurrection. Now here in the garden,Jesus is surrendering His life to death. Youremember also that James was the first apostle to die in Acts 12:1-2. John wasthe last to die, probably on the Isle of Patmos or maybe after He got out ofexile and came back to Ephesus. Peter experienced great persecution andeventually was crucified, they tell us, upside down in Rome. These threelessons were no doubt practical for them as they themselves prepared for deathand faced death as they did later. Sowe see Jesus is with these three disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. I wouldreally encourage you to read Matthew 26:36-46. Matthew's gospel, on thisoccasion in verse 37, tells us that He took with Him Peter and the two sons ofZebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. He said to them,"My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch withMe." Then it says He went a little further. Here in chapter 22 of Luke'sgospel, in verse 41, He withdrew from them about a stone's throw. Ifyou think about that, a stone's throw was basically saying as far as it wouldtake to throw a stone. When the Jewish people were about to kill someone,Jewish execution always took place with a stoning. Luke giving us the distance,“a stone's throw”, was his way of telling us that Jesus was preparing for thatstone's throw, but it wouldn't be a stone's throw; it would be a crucifixionbecause Old Testament scripture prophesied that Jesus would be crucified. Hewould be hung on a cross; He would die in a cruel way; His blood would be shedthat way. SoJesus went about a stone's throw and He knelt down and prayed. Very interesting,Jesus had said to the disciples, "Watch and pray. I need your help; I needyour support during this hour. Watch and pray; be alert; be on the watch. Satanis out to destroy you; Satan is out to hinder us and keep us even from going tothe cross." Jesusbegan to be very sorrowful. So Jesus asked them to watch and pray. In Matthew'sgospel, He actually did this two times, came back the third time, and said, "ThenHe came to His disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping andresting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed intothe hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."(Matthew 26:45-46) Soyou see this whole picture unfolds, Jesus is in Gethsemane, pouring out His heartin prayer. Tomorrow we'll talk about what He prayed concerning that cup, thatcup that He prayed, "Take this cup away from Me, nevertheless not My will,but Yours, be done." Today,I trust that instead of being asleep spiritually we are alert, watching andpraying during our trial of temptation! God bless!
Dr. Paula Ruffin and Dr. Erica Peabody dive into thefrustrating world of empty diagnoses—those fancy, clinical names handed outlike candy that do nothing to actually solve the problem. From “snapping hipsyndrome” to “fibromyalgia,” we're calling out the labels that leave peoplestuck, confused, and still in pain. We share real-world examples of patientsdismissed with a meaningless diagnosis, only to uncover the real root causethrough chiropractic care. This episode exposes how the traditional medical modeloften stops at naming the pain… while chiropractors dig in to solve it. Ifyou've ever felt like a walking diagnosis with no solution, this episode is foryou. ________________________________________
John 2:28 "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." Hetells the parable of the nobleman and the 10 servants to whom he gives a minaeach. The one servant who kept the one mina says, "Oh,I knew you were a stern master, so I hid it in the ground, and here it is; Igive it back to you." The master says, "I'm judging you out ofyour own mouth. You should have at least put it in the bank, and then when Icame, I could have had it with some interest." This servant did notget rewarded; in fact, what he had was taken from him and given to the man whohad 10 minas. Ibelieve what the Lord is clearly teaching us here is that one day He is comingagain. He is a Master who will come and reward his faithful servants one day. InRomans 14 Paul teaches that we will stand before the judgment seat of Christ. “…For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written:"As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongueshall confess to God." So then each of us shall give account of himself toGod.” (Romans 14:10-12) Don't waste your time judging one another, tryingto figure out who's right and who's wrong. Serve the Lord; he is Lord of all.Whether we live or die, we live unto the Lord, and one day we will stand beforehis judgment seat, and each one of us will give an account of himself to theLord. 1Corinthians 3:5-15 teach basically the same thing, telling us we will give anaccount for each work we've done. There are works that abide and those thatdon't in the fire of judgment at the judgment seat of Christ. I believe thisjudgment takes place at the end of the tribulation period, just before themillennial reign of Christ. There the rewards will be passed out to thosewho've been faithful to serve the Lord and reign with Him. If we suffer with Him,we will reign with Him in His millennial 1,000-year reign, as He sits upon thethrone of David in Jerusalem and rules over the earth. We come back with Him torule and reign, and the reward will be determined by our performance now. (2 Timothy2:12; Revelation 19:11-16). Butnot just by what we do, though, because the scripture teaches every work willbe judged, whether it's good or bad, whether it's gold, silver, or preciousstones, or whether it's wood, hay, and stubble. In other words, what we do ordon't do for Christ and through Christ alone. Remember in John 15 Jesus said, "Withoutme, you can do nothing." Our motives for our service will be judged atthat time, and we'll be rewarded accordingly. We all have been given the onemina, the Word of God, and we can determine, by the grace of God through thepower of the Holy Spirit abiding in us, to serve faithfully. I love what 1 John2:28 says: "Abide in me, little children." It says, "Ifyou abide in Him, you will be confident and not be ashamed at His coming."We're to “study to show ourselves approved unto God, workmen that need notbe ashamed” (2 Timothy 3:15). Manyof us will stand at the judgment seat of Christ and be ashamed! I believe manyChristians think that if they're saved, they will go to heaven, and everyonewill be happy all the time. But my friend, there will be a time of accountingwhen we stand at the judgment seat of Christ, and every work will be judged.Read 2 Corinthians 5:7-11. It says we will all stand before the judgment seatof Christ, and there it also says, “…knowing the terror of the Lord, wepersuade men”. Paul knew and talked about that judgment seat. So,we need to understand what Jesus is teaching here in Luke 19. He says, "Listen,you need to make sure you serve me faithfully now, and serve me with the rightmotive, and your reward will be great in heaven." Andmy friend, in the Millennial reign of Christ on earth, you will also rule andreign with him. Please take time to lookthe above verses up.Godbless!
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Today, we're looking ata solemn passage of Scripture as we examine Luke 16:19-23. Jesus has justsilenced the sneering Pharisees, pointing out their covetousness—their love ofmoney over their love of God. In fact, Luke 16:14 says, "Now thePharisees, who were lovers of money, heard these things and they derided him.” Theysneered at him. They mocked at him. Jesus talked about money and theconsequences of living a covetous life, pursuing the world, the flesh, thedevil, and money rather than living for God. Remember in this same passageJesus said, "You cannot serve God and mammon." Over the years, I'veheard some preachers say, "You'll never hear me talk about money."They're scared that if they discuss money from the pulpit, people might thinkthey're money-hungry and run them off. My friend, they're not following the exampleof Jesus. Jesus spoke often about money, its use, and how we're to be goodstewards of the resources, money, and wealth that God has blessed us with.There's nothing wrong with talking about money from the pulpit, Jesus did. Ifyou want to follow His example, you may need to do the same. It's goodteaching; it helps people understand stewardship because money is where welive. We need money for everything we do in this life. Money, as I've saidbefore, represents our life. We exchange our time, skills, and talents for apaycheck at the end of the week so we can buy food, shelter, andtransportation, and meet necessary needs. Money is a representation of ourlife, and how we spend our money shows how we spend our life. It's veryimportant and reveals whether we're covetous or not. If we fail to apply God'sprinciples in our lives and follow them in the use and stewardship of money,using it to make friends for eternity, as mentioned in this passage, we missthe mark. The Pharisees didn'tlike what Jesus was saying, and Jesus is about to confront them powerfully,explaining the consequences of their covetousness if they do not repent andcome to the Lord. Notice that Jesus told a story in verse 19: "Therewas a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and faredsumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full ofsores, who was laid at his gate, desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fellfrom the rich man's table. Moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores. So itwas that the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. Therich man also died and was buried, and being in torments in Hades, he lifted uphis eyes and saw Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom." You see a contrast inthis story. First, I want to point out that Jesus began this chapter by sayingin verse one, "There was a certain rich man who had a steward."Now in verse 19, He again uses the same wording, "There was a certainrich man." This one was clothed in purple and fine linen. Jesus istelling two very real stories about two very real men in both stories. In the first one, a rich man and a unfaithfulsteward, and in this one, a rich man and a beggar. Jesus is not making up aparable, as some try to claim, to dismiss this and avoid believing in a placecalled hell. My friend, we miss the holiness and righteousness of God if weignore the reality of hell. Jesus talked aboutmoney, and He talked about an eternity in hell, a place of fire and torment foreternity. And if we reject God and His only way of salvation and choose to livefor temporal things rather than what is eternal, failing to believe in the LordJesus Christ and trust Him to be our Lord and Savior, it will be our eternaldestination. This passage caught myattention as a 19-year-old teenager 54 years ago and led me to accept JesusChrist as my Lord and Savior. I believe God can use it in your life too. Itrust that today you will choose to live for Jesus and eternity. God bless!
From football fields to heartfelt verses, Jay Q stops by Vigilantes Radio Live to share his incredible journey from athlete to artist. We tap into the soul of his newest single, “If You” and the personal story behind his debut album, Pati3nce. At just 20, he's already worked with top producers and carved out a raw, authentic lane in melodic rap and R&B. Tune in for a dose of resilience, rhythm, and real talk.
Remember that Neptune (Visionary) just left Pisces and entered Aries marking a new 14-year cycle of growth. Astrobutterfly says about this: "on a personal level, our focus will shift from seeking connection with something greater (Pisces) to a focus on selfhood – reshaping our identity, discovering our purpose, and stepping into a more active role in our lives."Mercury (Storyteller) re-enters Aries (after its recent retrograde period in Pisces) and conjoins Neptune. Be open to any new inspirations, ideas and opportunities with communication that may be way-showers for new directions. Mars (Advocate-Champion) re-enters Leo after its recent retrograde period in Cancer having challenged us to address and heal our aggressive emotional defense patterns. Now its time to honor our emotions in courageous ways and move forward with our creativity and self-respect.Mars in Leo trines Neptune in Aries supporting you to express your unique creativity. Chani says: "let your musings take the lead. Flowing rather than forcing merges ease with success."The Sun (Conscious Self) enters Taurus inviting you to slow down and smell the flowers and honor your sensuality, security and connection to Earth.The Sun in Taurus squares Mars in Leo challenging you to ground excessive unconscious selfishness. Chani advises: "temper tantrums signal unmet needs. Ifyou find yourself fuming, investigate the ways that you're at odds with yourself."Podcast Poem: "The Forest for the Trees" by Rena PriestSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comFollow Sheila: https://www.instagram.com/ontheedgesofchange https://www.pinterest.com/ontheedgesofchange
This week on the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I'm joined by TomFrannsens (@move_to.mprove) and Pieter Maes (@pietermaes__)Tom and Pieter recently qualified for the Elite 15Doubles Race at the 2025 HYROX World Championships and hold the 4th fastest Open Doubles time EVER (49:06)!!
This is an episode about using gratitude as a tool and a practice.If you're new to the podcast, welcome, and if you listen regularly, thank you.I'm doing a series on tools for living and last week I talked about the first tool in the tool kit, breathing. Were you able to take 10 deep breaths at some point in time during the day? If not, maybe give it a try this week. Set a reminder on your phone to stop and take 10 deep breaths, your mind and body will love you for it.Practicing gratitude is the second tool. Gratitude is a simple practice that helps you feel better, stress less and can improve your overall health. Yep, that's from studies on the power of gratitude and I love that we now have tangible proof of the benefits.Last year I talked about the science behind gratitude. You can find out more in 2024, episode 38. One of the biggest things I have discovered about gratitude is how I feel when I come from a place of appreciation. Physically I feel my body shift from frustration to a more relaxed state when I choose to appreciate what is happening. I don't have to like what is happening AND if I accept it and shift my thoughts to being grateful, it makes a huge difference in my next steps. I make clearer decisions when I practice gratitude.One of my beliefs is that all timing is just right. And if I believe that, what is happening RIGHT now is just right. Being grateful and saying two simple words, thank you is a powerful practice. So I say thank you. All. Day. Long. Thank you is my go to mantra during the day.Do I get frustrated? lol Yes, I do. And because I have practiced saying thank you so much, it is natural for me to think it and/or say it out loud. Thank you. Thank you. I smile as I say those words. And I feel my body shifting from frustration to appreciation.If you've listened to any of my podcasts, you know what time it is. It's time to practice lol.In this gratitude practice, start thinking of what you are grateful for in THIS moment and we will speak those out loud with enthusiasm.I'm going to share a few things that I am grateful for in this moment as an example of this gratitude practice.I feel so grateful to be mobile and able to exercise regularly.I am so grateful that I have the ability to think and make sound decisions.I give thanks for my supportive husband, my brother and my family and friends.Thank you for access to healthy food.Thank you for my creative approach to cooking.I love having a flexible work schedule.I am so grateful for ideas.Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!Now it's your turn.Are you ready?Let's do it!Let's take a few deep breaths to ground you in the present moment.Place both hands in the center of your chest, you may stack them on top of each other or place them side-by-side or whatever way feels best in this moment.You will take a breath in through your nose and a loud, exhale out your mouth, and will do that three times.Deep breath in, and exhale.Deep breath in, and exhale.Last time, deep breath in and exhale time.Start with your gratitude practice by saying out loud what you are grateful for in this moment with enthusiasm. You can just say thank you as well.I'll be back shortly to close the practice.I'm back.How was that for you?That was a simple gratitude practice. Take a moment to notice how you feel in your body. Ifyou have an adjective that comes up, say that out loud right now. For me, it is loving.One of the benefits of gratitude is that it helps us use negative language less. I think that's a pretty good benefit. What about you?I'm grateful that I started this podcast back in 2017 on a whim. What are you grateful for in this moment?If you'd like to share your thoughts - barbarafaisonllc@gmail.com is the best way to reach me. If social media is better for you, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, are best.
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