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In The Book of Trump Chapter 14, Ghost welcomes retired Lt. Colonel Oakland McCulloch for a masterclass on maneuver warfare and how its principles apply to today's geopolitical battles. They explore the history and evolution of maneuver warfare from its roots in the Austro-Prussian War to modern applications on the psychological battlefield. Oak breaks down how decentralized command, mission intent, and rapid decision-making cycles, the famed OODA loop, revolutionized military strategy and why Donald Trump has mastered these tactics politically. The conversation spans from tank warfare and battlefield deception to fifth-generation narrative warfare, with insights into how Trump's strategic patience and unpredictability mirror classical military doctrine. They also discuss the economic and political restructuring underway in Africa, the collapse of old-world alliances like NATO, the obsolescence of aircraft carriers, and the revolutionary impact of drone and cyber warfare. This episode is an essential deep dive into understanding the modern battlefield, both kinetic and informational, and why maneuvering faster than the enemy is more critical than ever.

April 20, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon   REACTIONS TO GOD'S GLORY  Neal Pollard  Introduction  A. ______________ Is Found A Total Of __________ Times In ________________  B. In The Book, People Have Different ______________ To God's ____________  I. _____________________ (3:8)     A. The Reason Is They Grew _________________ In _____________   II. _____________________ (6:3)     A. We Have Privy To The Same Kind Of ______________ Isaiah Did        1. ______________ (Ps. 19:1)        2. ______________ (Ps. 139:14)        3. ______________ (Ps. 119:89-96)        4. God's ____________ of _________________     B. It Caused Isaiah To Say, "__________ Am ________, ______________ Me" (8)  III. ___________________ (35:2)      A. I Will Take Every _______________ To ______________ Him      B. I Will Not Be ______________ To _____________ So      C. I Will _____________ Everyone I _______________  Conclusion  A. We Get To ____________ How We ____________ To His _____________    Duration 34:57

Before Trump, before Russiagate, before the entire media-industrial complex turned into a weapon of mass deception, there was Deflategate—a prequel to the modern information war. In The Book of Trump: Chapter 4 - Narrative Seeding, GhostofBPH, Burning Bright, and Jon Herold break down how the corporate media's playbook was perfected on Tom Brady long before they aimed it at Trump. From fabricated science to a sham investigation, the NFL and its media cronies colluded to take down Brady in a scandal that eerily mirrors Trump's political persecution. But what they didn't count on? The rise of Barstool Sports—a decentralized, first-principles media outlet that broke ESPN's monopoly and set the stage for outlets like Badlands Media. Join us as we connect the dots between sports, media warfare, and the ongoing battle for truth. Oh, and yes—Peyton Manning was the NFL's golden boy, and no, ESPN still doesn't want you to have fun.

In ‘The Book of the Heart Girt with a Serpent,' more commonly known as Liber LXV, many parables abound which are instructive of Thelemic spirituality. But in chapter V we encounter a parricidal pomp of atheists. I'll look at Crowley's commentary and see how this passage exemplifies Thelemic thought, in the first of our episodes highlighting and delving into the Holy Books of Thelema.

As one of Sweden's most prominent music journalists, Jan Gradvall has a close and fond relationship with his nation's top musical export, Abba. In ‘The Book of Abba: Melancholy Undercover', Gradvall explores the love, heartbreak and connections between each member of the pop group, from Eurovision to beyond. He sits down with Georgina Godwin to discuss his journalistic career, his former role as head of the Swedish Music Hall of Fame and the possibility of the pop group coming back again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewed from the dried leaves and tender shoots of an evergreen tree native to South America, yerba mate gives its drinkers the jolt of liquid effervescence many of us get from coffee or tea. In Argentina, southern "gaúcho" Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, mate is the stimulating brew of choice, famously quaffed by the Argentine national football team en route to its 2022 FIFA World Cup victory.  In The Book of Yerba Mate: A Stimulating History (Princeton UP, 2024), Christine Folch offers a wide-ranging exploration of the world's third-most popular naturally stimulating beverage. Folch discusses who drinks mate, and why, and whether this earthier caffeinated drink with its promise of a different buzz and a more authentic, spiritual connection to place can find a market niche beyond South America. Folch traces yerba mate's odysseys across the globe, from South America to the Middle East and North America. She discovers that mate inspired the world's first written tango, powered early Jesuit and German nationalist utopias, ignited one of modern history's most devastating wars, and fueled Catholic conspiracies. And, Folch reports, mate is currently starring in puppet shows put on by Syrian dissidents. By tracing yerba mate production and consumption as they change over time and place, from precolonial Indigenous beginnings to the present, Folch unravels the processes of commodification and their countervailing forces to show how accidents of botany intersect with political economic systems and personal taste. The stories behind the caffeinated infusions we prefer, she finds, are nothing less than the story of how the modern world is put together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Brewed from the dried leaves and tender shoots of an evergreen tree native to South America, yerba mate gives its drinkers the jolt of liquid effervescence many of us get from coffee or tea. In Argentina, southern "gaúcho" Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, mate is the stimulating brew of choice, famously quaffed by the Argentine national football team en route to its 2022 FIFA World Cup victory.  In The Book of Yerba Mate: A Stimulating History (Princeton UP, 2024), Christine Folch offers a wide-ranging exploration of the world's third-most popular naturally stimulating beverage. Folch discusses who drinks mate, and why, and whether this earthier caffeinated drink with its promise of a different buzz and a more authentic, spiritual connection to place can find a market niche beyond South America. Folch traces yerba mate's odysseys across the globe, from South America to the Middle East and North America. She discovers that mate inspired the world's first written tango, powered early Jesuit and German nationalist utopias, ignited one of modern history's most devastating wars, and fueled Catholic conspiracies. And, Folch reports, mate is currently starring in puppet shows put on by Syrian dissidents. By tracing yerba mate production and consumption as they change over time and place, from precolonial Indigenous beginnings to the present, Folch unravels the processes of commodification and their countervailing forces to show how accidents of botany intersect with political economic systems and personal taste. The stories behind the caffeinated infusions we prefer, she finds, are nothing less than the story of how the modern world is put together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Brewed from the dried leaves and tender shoots of an evergreen tree native to South America, yerba mate gives its drinkers the jolt of liquid effervescence many of us get from coffee or tea. In Argentina, southern "gaúcho" Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, mate is the stimulating brew of choice, famously quaffed by the Argentine national football team en route to its 2022 FIFA World Cup victory.  In The Book of Yerba Mate: A Stimulating History (Princeton UP, 2024), Christine Folch offers a wide-ranging exploration of the world's third-most popular naturally stimulating beverage. Folch discusses who drinks mate, and why, and whether this earthier caffeinated drink with its promise of a different buzz and a more authentic, spiritual connection to place can find a market niche beyond South America. Folch traces yerba mate's odysseys across the globe, from South America to the Middle East and North America. She discovers that mate inspired the world's first written tango, powered early Jesuit and German nationalist utopias, ignited one of modern history's most devastating wars, and fueled Catholic conspiracies. And, Folch reports, mate is currently starring in puppet shows put on by Syrian dissidents. By tracing yerba mate production and consumption as they change over time and place, from precolonial Indigenous beginnings to the present, Folch unravels the processes of commodification and their countervailing forces to show how accidents of botany intersect with political economic systems and personal taste. The stories behind the caffeinated infusions we prefer, she finds, are nothing less than the story of how the modern world is put together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Brewed from the dried leaves and tender shoots of an evergreen tree native to South America, yerba mate gives its drinkers the jolt of liquid effervescence many of us get from coffee or tea. In Argentina, southern "gaúcho" Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, mate is the stimulating brew of choice, famously quaffed by the Argentine national football team en route to its 2022 FIFA World Cup victory.  In The Book of Yerba Mate: A Stimulating History (Princeton UP, 2024), Christine Folch offers a wide-ranging exploration of the world's third-most popular naturally stimulating beverage. Folch discusses who drinks mate, and why, and whether this earthier caffeinated drink with its promise of a different buzz and a more authentic, spiritual connection to place can find a market niche beyond South America. Folch traces yerba mate's odysseys across the globe, from South America to the Middle East and North America. She discovers that mate inspired the world's first written tango, powered early Jesuit and German nationalist utopias, ignited one of modern history's most devastating wars, and fueled Catholic conspiracies. And, Folch reports, mate is currently starring in puppet shows put on by Syrian dissidents. By tracing yerba mate production and consumption as they change over time and place, from precolonial Indigenous beginnings to the present, Folch unravels the processes of commodification and their countervailing forces to show how accidents of botany intersect with political economic systems and personal taste. The stories behind the caffeinated infusions we prefer, she finds, are nothing less than the story of how the modern world is put together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

Brewed from the dried leaves and tender shoots of an evergreen tree native to South America, yerba mate gives its drinkers the jolt of liquid effervescence many of us get from coffee or tea. In Argentina, southern "gaúcho" Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, mate is the stimulating brew of choice, famously quaffed by the Argentine national football team en route to its 2022 FIFA World Cup victory.  In The Book of Yerba Mate: A Stimulating History (Princeton UP, 2024), Christine Folch offers a wide-ranging exploration of the world's third-most popular naturally stimulating beverage. Folch discusses who drinks mate, and why, and whether this earthier caffeinated drink with its promise of a different buzz and a more authentic, spiritual connection to place can find a market niche beyond South America. Folch traces yerba mate's odysseys across the globe, from South America to the Middle East and North America. She discovers that mate inspired the world's first written tango, powered early Jesuit and German nationalist utopias, ignited one of modern history's most devastating wars, and fueled Catholic conspiracies. And, Folch reports, mate is currently starring in puppet shows put on by Syrian dissidents. By tracing yerba mate production and consumption as they change over time and place, from precolonial Indigenous beginnings to the present, Folch unravels the processes of commodification and their countervailing forces to show how accidents of botany intersect with political economic systems and personal taste. The stories behind the caffeinated infusions we prefer, she finds, are nothing less than the story of how the modern world is put together.

Brewed from the dried leaves and tender shoots of an evergreen tree native to South America, yerba mate gives its drinkers the jolt of liquid effervescence many of us get from coffee or tea. In Argentina, southern "gaúcho" Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, mate is the stimulating brew of choice, famously quaffed by the Argentine national football team en route to its 2022 FIFA World Cup victory.  In The Book of Yerba Mate: A Stimulating History (Princeton UP, 2024), Christine Folch offers a wide-ranging exploration of the world's third-most popular naturally stimulating beverage. Folch discusses who drinks mate, and why, and whether this earthier caffeinated drink with its promise of a different buzz and a more authentic, spiritual connection to place can find a market niche beyond South America. Folch traces yerba mate's odysseys across the globe, from South America to the Middle East and North America. She discovers that mate inspired the world's first written tango, powered early Jesuit and German nationalist utopias, ignited one of modern history's most devastating wars, and fueled Catholic conspiracies. And, Folch reports, mate is currently starring in puppet shows put on by Syrian dissidents. By tracing yerba mate production and consumption as they change over time and place, from precolonial Indigenous beginnings to the present, Folch unravels the processes of commodification and their countervailing forces to show how accidents of botany intersect with political economic systems and personal taste. The stories behind the caffeinated infusions we prefer, she finds, are nothing less than the story of how the modern world is put together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/drugs-addiction-and-recovery

Every church needs to listen up! In The Book of The Revelation, Yeshua tells John that He “hates the deeds of the Nicolaitans.” Who were these people? And what did they do that was so terrible? As Michael Rood explains, “the deeds of the Nicolaitans” continue today in every Christian church and, sadly, in many Torah-observant congregations as well! Roodimental Review (10 Question Quiz) for episode 9 https://tinyurl.com/nha8y49c Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who do you trust? In The Book of TRUST, I claimed that there are three entities you trust. You trust yourself, you trust God, and you trust other people. Trusting yourself is the one thing that determines your risk-tolerance level without having to trust anyone else. Trusting other people is what most of my work focuses on. But how about trusting God? Do we all trust God? Do we trust God to the same extent? To answer this question, I brought a guest to this episode. Mike Bronsky is a reverend. You will hear only a fraction of what I know about his life, and what made him a man of God. Mike is one of the only people in the world I know who has completely pure intentions. There are no games with him. He means what he says, and he says what he means. He takes a lot to heart. He helps other people as much as he can. He believes in God and helps others believe in God. So, I decided to ask him this question: do you trust God?

Are we being guided to extinction and if so, by whom? We are watching a world turn anti-human and we must ask why. In The Book of Enoch, the Nephilim are shown to have brought their egos to the forefront and with it, war, drugs, and culture. This war on humanity has never ended no matter who is in charge. What force guides humanity to it's own destruction? Deep inside secret societies like Freemasonry we find the prediluvian tales of the Watchers guiding the rituals. Are they worshipers of Baal invoking the Ghosts of the Nephilim? Is it inevitable that humans would develop computers and robots leading to our own subjugation by an AI god or has this been inserted into our consciousness? If you had access to private libraries and collections of archived materials only those initiated to elite masonic and quasi-masonic orders could get their hands on, what would you discover? Let's ask Frater X Frater X draws a parallel between the "unclean demons" or Nephilim in ancient times and the contemporary state of the world, characterized by war, conflict, violence, and societal challenges. The question of whether the "Ghosts of the Nephilim" still haunt humanity suggesting an enduring concern about the nature of evil and darkness in the world. Get Ghosts of the Nephilim Check The Secret War Inside Freemasonry on Amazon. Now available for the first time on kindle!!! For more details about the inner working of the Lodge system and the origins of American Freemasonry. Get your Aquacure! Use coupon code: FREEMAN for %5 off! Aquacure AC50 The AquaCure® (Model AC50) is the MOST ADVANCED and user-friendly Hydrogen Rich Water and HydrOxy for Health machine. Contact George Wiseman for his upcoming Brown's Gas instructional seminar https://eagle-research.life/contact/ https://eagle-research.life/ The Free Zone with Freeman Fly - Saturday 8pm EST FreemanTV.com Watch Freeman's videos on Rokfin Follow me on Twitter @freemantv Associate Producer: Steve Mercer Send comments and guest suggestions to producersteve@freemantv.com

By Gary Petty in Murfreesboro, TN - February 17, 2024 - Number 3 in a series of sermons on Prophecy. In The Book of Daniel

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The End of Illness comes an ingenious guide to what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives. Mother nature has a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. Pigeons and dolphins offer creative strategies for preserving our memories and warding off dementia, while squirrels and pigs harbor secrets for managing chronic pain. Rhinoceroses demonstrate the subtle power of our environments-and how to exercise better-while chimps have surprising parenting tips, not to mention great diet advice. Studying elephants has unlocked insights into preventing cancer, and we can look to giraffes for solutions to cardiovascular issues. Ants reveal the unusual benefits of collaboration and altruism, dogs are masterful mentors in living the good life, prairie voles hold clues to connection, and hitchhikers from our evolutionary past may bring us to the edge of immortality. In The Book of Animal Secrets, visionary physician and biomedical researcher David B. Agus, MD, explores all these ways-and more-that we can harness the wonders of the animal kingdom in our own, very human lives. Filled with lively storytelling and astonishing practical takeaways, this revelatory guide will have you rethinking what's possible for your health and wellbeing-now and for years to come.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The End of Illness comes an ingenious guide to what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives. Mother nature has a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. Pigeons and dolphins offer creative strategies for preserving our memories and warding off dementia, while squirrels and pigs harbor secrets for managing chronic pain. Rhinoceroses demonstrate the subtle power of our environments-and how to exercise better-while chimps have surprising parenting tips, not to mention great diet advice. Studying elephants has unlocked insights into preventing cancer, and we can look to giraffes for solutions to cardiovascular issues. Ants reveal the unusual benefits of collaboration and altruism, dogs are masterful mentors in living the good life, prairie voles hold clues to connection, and hitchhikers from our evolutionary past may bring us to the edge of immortality. In The Book of Animal Secrets, visionary physician and biomedical researcher David B. Agus, MD, explores all these ways-and more-that we can harness the wonders of the animal kingdom in our own, very human lives. Filled with lively storytelling and astonishing practical takeaways, this revelatory guide will have you rethinking what's possible for your health and wellbeing-now and for years to come.

This collection includes legendary skits. Does the humor hold up today? Discuss.“2000 Year Old Man" by Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks“John and Marsha” by Stan Freberg“The Sweepstakes Winner” by Frank Fontaine as John L.C. Savony“What It Was, Was Football” by Andy Griffith“St. George and the Dragonet” by Stan Freberg“It's In The Book” by Johnny Standley“The Bees and The Birds” by Yogi YorgessonThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3392051/advertisement

Today we are talking with author Carmen Boullosa, in and on-air live interview on radio from New York, New York all the way to Stanford, California. Born in Mexico City, and currently residenced in New york, Boullosa is a multifaceted writer, known for her prowess as a poet, novelist, and playwright. Her literary work revolve around the intricate themes of feminism, the interaction between religion, superstition and skepticism, and the reevaluation of gender roles within the rich tapestry of Latin American culture and hispanic traditions. With an impressive oeuvre of nineteen published novels, Boullosa's work also dwells in different periods, locations and characters, but with her unique and unmistakable stylistic imprint. In “The Book of Eve”, Carmen Boullosa reinterprets of the Book of Genesis, but from Eve's point of view, effectively deconstructing the patriarchal norms that have long underpinned our understanding of the world. From the origins of gastronomy to the domestication of animals, and even the cultivation of land and pleasure, Boullosa weaves a narrative that shifts the focus to the feminine perspective, while explaining the stories of the creation. “The Book of Eve” traverses the narratives that have shaped perceptions of womanhood for centuries with in most cases [...]

In "The Book of Boba Fett Episode - Return of The Mandalorian," the Star Wars universe is set ablaze with action as the infamous bounty hunter Boba Fett faces a formidable challenge. Amidst the turmoil, an unexpected ally emerges as The Mandalorian makes a thrilling return to the spotlight. Join us as we review this epic episode, discussing jaw-dropping moments and surprising revelations that will leave you on the edge of your seat! #starwars #thebookofbobafett #themandalorian #thebookofbobafettreview #review #starwarssaga

Episode 95 - Finding Joy, part 2 - HumilityFeeling joy is different than being happy. Happiness is found in the circumstances of our lives, joy is found in the way we live our lives no matter what the circumstances. In The Book of Joy, the Dalia Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu give us 8 pillars of joy. The second pillar is humility. It's about finding connection with each other and value and divinity within ourselves and others. Look at the pillar of humility through the eyes of a coach – why it's important, what gets in our way, and how we can move past the obstacles to developing humility. Are you wondering if coaching is right for you? I offer a one-time, 50 minute coaching call at a highly discounted price of $25 so you can try it out and see what coaching is all about. Bring your relationship problem you're stuck in and work on it with me. We can do a lot of work in 50 minutes. I'll see you on our call. CLICK HERE to set up your callFor the month of April 2023, the $25 fee for this call will be waived.

This week the books I am reading from are 'The Book of Seances' by Claire Goodchild and 'The UFO Phenomenon: Should I Believe?' by Dr. Robert Davis.Dr Robert DavisTHE EXTRAORDINARY SCIENCE OF CONSCIOUSNESSWhat is consciousness? No one knows for sure. It's a mystery of modern science. Yet, it's one of the most profound questions confronting humanity. The study of consciousness, from research in biology, psychology, quantum theory, and parapsychology gives us some insight. But the true nature of human consciousness remains elusive. Join us as we explore this profound mystery and look to the world's leading experts, who are searching for the answers to this “missing link” in the new docu-film, The Consciousness Connection.Dr. Robert Davis is an internationally recognized scientist in his field. He graduated with a PhD in sensory neuroscience from the Ohio State University and served as a professor at the State University of New York for over 30 years. Davis has published over 60 articles in scholarly journals, lectured at numerous national and international conferences, and was awarded major grants by scientific organizations to fund research in the neurosciences. He is the author of two popular books: The UFO Phenomenon: Should I Believe? and Life after Death: An Analysis of the Evidence. He has discussed his work at conferences throughout the world and has appeared on many podcast and radio shows. Currently working with David Beaty producing and interviewing the world's leading experts, who are searching for the answers to this “missing link” in the new docu-film, The Consciousness Connection.https://consciousnessfilm.info/https://bobdavisspeaks.com/Claire Goodchild.From an award-winning artist, a beautifully mysterious guide to conducting seances and communing with the spirits in our conscious and unconscious lives.As long as people have lived, they have longed for wisdom and comfort from those who have died. In The Book of Séances, artist, author, and witch Claire Goodchild takes readers on a journey through the historical landscape of spiritualism and guides questers through safe practices for cultivating a connection with the other side.The Book of Séances details the four types of spiritual encounters, teaches us how to protect ourselves, and breaks down the different tools -- from spirit boards and tarot to dominoes and charms -- that are essential for opening a bridge to the afterlife. Whether conducting solitary or group séances, this book offers a way to safely glimpse beyond the veil.Through her evocative writing and singular art, Claire provides a comprehensive history of the séance, alongside an immersive guide to accessing and communing with the spirit world. The Book of Séances provides hauntingly lovely signposts into our own personal mythology as revealed through our conscious and unconscious lives.BioI started Black and the Moon in 2011 because I felt there was a lack of stylish and unique decks on the market, and I wanted my readings to be enhanced by the artwork that I love. I knew if I was feeling this way, other people must be to! My first project was the Antique Anatomy Tarot, which was completed in 2013, and it quickly became a staple in the indie market (now mass-market by Quarto). This love for creating has led me to design many more oracle decks such as the Arcana of Astrology - the first astrology based deck on the market, the Compendium of Constellations, The Oracle of Oddities, and my newest creation Memento Mori.Throughout this journey I have been lucky enough to have my work be featured in many publications like FLARE magazine, American Express, BT Toronto, Refinery29, Urban Outfitters, and Candis UK. In 2016 I was the recipient of the Etsy Canada Award for the Paper and Illustration category, which was a huge honour as I had been a shopper there for years!https://www.amazon.com/Book-S%C3%A9ances-Divination-Speaking-Spirits-ebook/dp/B09RZDR7GM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1654561632&sr=8-1https://black-and-the-moon.myshopify.com/https://linktr.ee/blackandthemoonhttps://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

This week I'm talking to Claire Goodchild about her book 'The Book of Séances: A Guide to Divination and Speaking to Spirits'.From an award-winning artist, a beautifully mysterious guide to conducting seances and communing with the spirits in our conscious and unconscious lives.As long as people have lived, they have longed for wisdom and comfort from those who have died. In The Book of Séances, artist, author, and witch Claire Goodchild takes readers on a journey through the historical landscape of spiritualism and guides questers through safe practices for cultivating a connection with the other side.The Book of Séances details the four types of spiritual encounters, teaches us how to protect ourselves, and breaks down the different tools -- from spirit boards and tarot to dominoes and charms -- that are essential for opening a bridge to the afterlife. Whether conducting solitary or group séances, this book offers a way to safely glimpse beyond the veil.Through her evocative writing and singular art, Claire provides a comprehensive history of the séance, alongside an immersive guide to accessing and communing with the spirit world. The Book of Séances provides hauntingly lovely signposts into our own personal mythology as revealed through our conscious and unconscious lives.BioI started Black and the Moon in 2011 because I felt there was a lack of stylish and unique decks on the market, and I wanted my readings to be enhanced by the artwork that I love. I knew if I was feeling this way, other people must be to! My first project was the Antique Anatomy Tarot, which was completed in 2013, and it quickly became a staple in the indie market (now mass-market by Quarto). This love for creating has led me to design many more oracle decks such as the Arcana of Astrology - the first astrology based deck on the market, the Compendium of Constellations, The Oracle of Oddities, and my newest creation Memento Mori.Throughout this journey I have been lucky enough to have my work be featured in many publications like FLARE magazine, American Express, BT Toronto, Refinery29, Urban Outfitters, and Candis UK.In 2016 I was the recipient of the Etsy Canada Award for the Paper and Illustration category, which was a huge honour as I had been a shopper there for years!https://www.amazon.com/Book-S%C3%A9ances-Divination-Speaking-Spirits-ebook/dp/B09RZDR7GM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1654561632&sr=8-1https://black-and-the-moon.myshopify.com/https://linktr.ee/blackandthemoonhttps://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

Chapter 33 - The Death EatersWormtail's robes were shining with blood now; he had wrapped the stump of his arm in them. "My Lord..." he choked, "my Lord...you promised...you did promise..." "Hold out your arm," said Voldemort lazily. "Oh Master...thank you, Master..." He extended the bleeding stump, but Voldemort laughed again. "The other arm, Wormtail." "Master, please...please..." Voldemort bent down and pulled out Wormtail's left arm; he forced the sleeve of Wormtail's robes up past his elbow, and Harry saw something upon the skin there, something like a vivid red tattoo - a skull with a snake protruding from its mouth - the image that had appeared in the sky at the Quidditch World Cup: the Dark Mark. Voldemort examined it carefully, ignoring Wormtail's uncontrollable weeping.Q1 - Jenn, how did you know about the tattoo?"You stand, Harry Potter, upon the remains of my late father," he hissed softly. "A Muggle and a fool...very like your dear mother. But they both had their uses, did they not? Your mother died to defend you as a child...and I killed my father, and see how useful he has proved himself, in death...."Q2 - Why does Voldemort call Lily a Muggle?Q3 - At this point, what is your initial impression of Voldemort?"And then I ask myself, but how could they have believed I would not rise again? They, who knew the steps I took, long ago, to guard myself against mortal death? They, who had seen proofs of the immensity of my power in the times when I was mightier than any wizard living?Q4 - Is this why Voldemort didn't die? What is he really talking about here?“You ask for forgiveness? I do not forgive. I do not forget. Thirteen long years...I want thirteen years' repayment before I forgive you. Wormtail here has paid some of his debt already, have you not, Wormtail?"Q5 - Wormtail gets a hand…have you ever seen this kind of magic?Q6 - Lucious was the originator of the Quidditch World Cup fiasco…did you expect him to be a Death Eater?The Dementors will join us…they are our natural allies…we will recall the banished giants…I shall have my devoted servant returned to me, and an army of creatures whom all fear.Q7 - What other creatures is he talking about?"And here we have six missing Death Eaters...three dead in my service. One, too cowardly to return...he will pay. One, who I believe has left me forever...he will be killed, of course...and one, who remains my most faithful servant, and who has already reentered my service."Q8 - Who is he referring to?"He is at Hogwarts, that faithful servant, and it was through his efforts that our young friend arrived here tonight....Q9 - Who is this?!"I miscalculated, my friends, I admit it. My curse was deflected by the woman's foolish sacrifice, and it rebounded upon myself. Aaah...pain beyond pain, my friends; nothing could have prepared me for it. I was ripped from my body, I was less than spirit, less than the meanest ghost...but still, I was alive. What I was, even I do not know...I, who have gone further than anybody along the path that leads to immortality. You know my goal - to conquer death. And now, I was tested, and it appeared that one or more of my experiments had worked...for I had not been killed, though the curse should have done it. Nevertheless, I was as powerless as the weakest creature alive, and without the means to help myself...for I had no body, and every spell that might have helped me required the use of a wand.... "I remember only forcing myself, sleeplessly, endlessly, second by second, to exist....I settled in a faraway place, in a forest, and I waited....Surely, one of my faithful Death Eaters would try and find me...one of them would come and perform the magic I could not, to restore me to a body..., but I waited in vain...."Q10 - What questions is this answering and leaving?Wormtail would have had me use any wizard, would you not, Wormtail? Any wizard who had hated me...as so many of them still do. But I knew the one I must use, if I was to rise again, more powerful than I had been when I had fallen. I wanted Harry Potters blood. I wanted the blood of the one who had stripped me of power thirteen years ago...for the lingering protection his mother once gave him would then reside in my veins too....Q11 - Does Voldy have the protection of Lily now?Dumbledore invoked an ancient magic, to ensure the boy's protection as long as he is in his relations' care. Not even I can touch him thereQ12 - What is he talking about here? Did Dumbly actually prepare?Chapter 34 - Priori Incantatem"We bow to each other. Harry," said Voldemort, bending a little, but keeping his snakelike face upturned to Harry. "Come, the niceties must be observed....Dumbledore would like you to show manners....Bow to death, Harry...."Q1 - What do you think of Voldemort and Harry's character here?"We are not playing hide-and-seek, Harry," said Voldemort's soft, cold voice, drawing nearer, as the Death Eaters laughed. "You cannot hide from me. Does this mean you are tired of our duel? Does this mean that you would prefer me to finish it now, Harry? Come out, Harry...come out and play, then...it will be quick...it might even be painless...I would not know...I have never died...." Harry crouched behind the headstone and knew the end had come. There was no hope...no help to be had. And as he heard Voldemort draw nearer still, he knew one thing only, and it was beyond fear or reason: He was not going to die crouching here like a child playing hide-and-seek; he was not going to die kneeling at Voldemort's feet...he was going to die upright like his father, and he was going to die trying to defend himself, even if no defense was possible....Q2 - What is happening to Harry and Voldemort as they duel?He concentrated every last particle of his mind upon forcing the bead back toward Voldemort, his ears full of phoenix song, his eyes furious, fixed...and slowly, very slowly, the beads quivered to a halt, and then, just as slowly, they began to move the other way...and it was Voldemort's wand that was vibrating extra-hard now...Voldemort who looked astonished, and almost fearful....Q3 - Is this how Ghosts are made?And now another head was emerging from the tip of Voldemort's wand...and Harry knew when he saw it who it would be...he knew, as though he had expected it from the moment when Cedric had appeared from the wand...knew, because the woman appearing was the one he'd thought of more than any other tonight....Q4 - Did you expect his mother and father to show up?Q5 - Did you expect Harry to escape?Q6 - What happened in this chapter?

There are so many things to fear in this world—water, choking, dark forests—and an equal number of things to obsess over—books, grief, things themselves. In The Book of Phobias and Manias, Kate Summerscale collects 99 such fixations, from the fanciful (hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia, a fear of long words) to the debilitatingly real (acrophobia, a fear of heights). No matter if dressed in Greek clothing (koumpounophobia, the fear of buttons) or bluntly named (social phobia), these obsessions account for many of today's most common anxiety disorders. But Summerscale's case studies, spanning 14th-century France to the contemporary psychology lab, reveal that our obsessions' historical origins—and our fervor for categorizing our differences—tell us an awful lot more about modernity than our evolutionary past.Go beyond the episode:Kate Summerscale's The Book of Phobias & Manias: A History of ObsessionListen to our previous interview with Summerscale about The Haunting of Alma FieldingFear of the future is strikingly dramatized in Dorothy Macardle's neglected Gothic tale The UnforeseenTune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek.Subscribe: iTunes • Feedburner • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gospel and the Children of Israel  Part 1:  All Have Sinned  -  English only.  In The Book of Romans, the Apostle Paul declares that everyone has sinned.  He supports this with a passage from the Psalms.  Yet the Psalm that he referenced is not talking about Jewish people.  Could it be that Paul made a mistake?  Do Jewish people need Yeshua HaMaschiach to find salvation? Recorded July 10, 2022.

In The Book of Revelation symbolism, is the clue to how the World will react, to the coming of Yeshua/Jesus. What will the world as we know it really look like. The prophecy holds the clues and signs. 

Listen to my 'mini' chat with Kate Esme Ünver, author of The Book of Mini: Inside the Big World of Tiny Things. In The Book of Mini, she selects hundreds of pieces of mini artwork and organizes them into sections on tiny food, pottery, extreme micro scale and more. The book also includes interviews with collectors and artists exploring their methods, influences, and how they came to adore everything mini. Its a must-have book for the tiny lover in your life. In 2012, Kate launched the ‘dailymini', an online space that promotes miniaturists and the Art of Miniatures. You will want to check out her Instagram account, @dailymini, where she showcases the very unique and extraordinary miniatures from her vast collection and creations from other miniaturists from around the world.  Connect with Kate here: https://www.blackdogandleventhal.com/titles/kate-esme-unver/the-book-of-mini/9780762466672/ Show Notes can be found at: theminidistrict.com/blog LET'S CONNECT:  website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com  instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures  facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures  pinterest>>> https://www.pinterest.com/micdropminiatures  miniature community>>> www.theminidistrict.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

Episode 245 of Breaking Kayfabe with Bowdren & Barry, the “It's In the Book” episode, has just crossed the finish line and made it home! This episode visits an historic building for our match of the werk, reviews an almost 50 year old movie, offers “Tales from Lutz” and much more! Match discussed: Roddy Piper … Continue reading Episode 245: It's In The Book → The post Episode 245: It's In The Book appeared first on Breaking Kayfabe with Bowdren and Barry.

“In The Book of the Lord you can search and find where it is written, “The Lord brought together all of his creatures by the power of his Spirit. Not one is missing.” - Isaiah 34:16 (CEV) Read Transcript (http://pastorpriji.com/podcast)

This week's episode of Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness 101 Ways to Happiness, Success, or Inner Peace takes a look at:  ·         101 Ways to Happiness #26 from Dr. David R. Hawkins's Book of Slides. Listen in as I read today's 101 Ways to Happiness tip from Dr. Hawkins teachings In The Book of Slides: https://veritaspub.com/product/book-of-slides-the-complete-collection/ I provide insights I've come across along the way on my journey to happiness.I also provide insights into removing the blocks to align with true happiness.Levels of "Happiness" calibrate as follows:1.       To be glad calibrates at 3352.       To be happy calibrates at 3953.       To be joyful calibrates at 540 Each week I intend to help you put into context where higher levels of truth and power exist based on consciousness calibrations.Just because one thing is of higher consciousness than another does not make it "BETTER."  All levels of consciousness above 200 are positive aspect-oriented, constructive, and uplifting to all humankind's consciousness.Levels of consciousness above 600 are spiritually enlightened levels of consciousness and not easily understood by most humans as we are not there yet.So, enjoy Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness 101 Ways to Happiness #26 and embrace the consciousness levels that draw you to your consciousness evolution.Here are Links to Purchase Dr. David R. Hawkins's Books: ·         All of Dr. Hawkins Books·         The Map of Consciousness Explained·         Power VS Force·         Truth VS Falsehood·         Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender·         The Book of Slides  You can connect with Your Happy Host & Trumpeter of Truth, Liz Gracia here: ·         Website·         Podcast·         YouTube Channel·         Facebook·         Instagram·         Pinterest Liz Gracia, your “Trumpeter of Truth” and Happy Host of Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness 101 Ways, is a transformational leader, inspiratLiving from a Place of Surrender The first-ever online course with the author of The Untethered Soul, Michael A. Singer. Join us now!The Teachings of Eckhart Tolle Discover the most current teachings of Eckhart Tolle, and step into the power of now Unlock Your Quantum Powers Dr. Jean Houston on unlocking your Superpowers The most relevant FREE event you'll attend this yearDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Wonder at the natural world has inspired people and fuelled curiosity for millennia. The ancient Greek Theophrastus had interests that spread far and wide, from biology and physics to ethics and metaphysics. But although he was Aristotle's friend and collaborator, and his notes on botany inspired Linnaeus, his name has mostly been forgotten. The writer Laura Beatty's new book, Looking for Theophrastus, aims to rescue him from obscurity. The scientist, Suzie Sheehy, still feels a childlike wonder at the way physics seems to be able to describe everything – from the smallest subatomic particle to the scale of the Universe. In The Matter of Everything: Twelve Experiments That Changed Our World, she looks back at the people who engineered ground-breaking experiments, and the human ingenuity, creativity and curiosity, as well as luck and serendipity that propelled them forward. While physicists attempt to describe and define the universe, the workings of the human mind still remain a challenge to scientists and philosophers. In The Book of Minds, the science writer Philip Ball looks at what we know about the minds of other creatures, from octopuses to chimpanzees, and of the workings of computers and alien intelligences. By understanding how minds differ, he argues, the better we can understand our own. Producer: Katy Hickman

In "The Book of Matthew" Pastor Brandan Richardson reminds us that we can't save anybody, only Jesus can, but we have an important role in leading others to Jesus.

c Listen in as I read today's 101 Ways to Inner Peace tip from Dr. Hawkins teachings In The Book of Slides. I provide insights I've come across along the way on my journey to cultivating inner peace.I also provide insights into removing the blocks to align with true inner peace on a wide variety of intentions and topics.Some levels of "Inner Peace" you can aspire to calibrate as follows:1.       "Peace-Enlightenment" at 6002.       "Acceptance & Forgiveness" of anything, including yourself, calibrates at 3503.       Being "Neutral" about anything calibrates at 250. You really step into freedom when you let go of positionalities and the egoic need to be right (LOC 175) Each week I intend to help you put into context where higher levels of truth and power exist based on consciousness calibrations.Just because one thing is of higher consciousness than another does not make it "BETTER."  All levels of consciousness above 200 are positive aspect-oriented, constructive, and uplifting to all humankind's consciousness. Each level holds the energy of different ways of being and functionality.Levels of consciousness above 600 are spiritually enlightened levels of consciousness and not easily understood by most humans as we are not there yet.So, enjoy Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness 101 Ways to Cultivating Inner Peace #9 & #10 and embrace the consciousness levels that draw you to your consciousness evolution.Here are some other resources:Many of the calibrations I share come from ConsciousnessCalibrations.comThe Mind Body Spirit Network: Our website that has been calibrated at 335 on the Map of Consciousness consciously created and curated content intend to raise your level of consciousness on a wide variety of topics and assist you to “Be the change you want to see in the world.”Professional Directory at The Mind Body Spirit Network that has been calibrated at 320 on the Map. Here are Links to Purchase Dr. David R. Hawkins Books: ·         All of Dr. Hawkins Books·         The Map of Consciousness Explained·         Power VS Force·         Truth VS Falsehood·         Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender·         The Book of Slides Living from a Place of Surrender The first-ever online course with the author of The Untethered Soul, Michael A. Singer. Join us now!Unlock Your Quantum Powers Dr. Jean Houston on unlocking your Superpowers The most relevant FREE event you'll attend this yearThe Teachings of Eckhart Tolle Discover the most current teachings of Eckhart Tolle, and step into the power of now Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VLQNX2F2RY426)

This week's episode of Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness 101 Ways to Success, takes a look at:  ·         101 Ways to Success #8 from Dr. David R. Hawkins Book of Slides. Listen in as I read today's 101 Ways to Success tip from Dr. Hawkins teachings In The Book of Slides: I provide insights I've come across along the way on my journey to success.I also provide insights into removing the blocks to align with true success on a wide variety of intentions and topics.Some levels of "Success" you can aspire to calibrate are as follows:1.       "Worldly Success" at 3752.       "Mastery" at anything  calibrates at 4603.       "Excellence" at anything calibrates at 450 Each week I intend to help you put into context where higher levels of truth and power exist based on consciousness calibrations.Just because one thing is of higher consciousness than another does not make it "BETTER."  All levels of consciousness above 200 are positive aspect-oriented, constructive, and uplifting to all humankind's consciousness. Each level holds the energy of different ways of being and functionality.Levels of consciousness above 600 are spiritually enlightened levels of consciousness and not easily understood by most humans as we are not there yet.So, enjoy Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness 101 Ways to Success #8 and embrace the consciousness levels that draw you to your consciousness evolution.More Resources on your journey to raising your level of consciousness and building a better life:ConsciousnessCalibrations.comTheMindBodySpiritNetwork.com Here are Links to Purchase Dr. David R. Hawkins Books: ·         All of Dr. Hawkins Books·         The Map of Consciousness Explained·         Power VS Force·         Truth VS Falsehood·         Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender·         The Book of Slides  You can connect with Your Happy Host & Trumpeter of Truth, Liz Gracia here: ·         Website·         YouTube Channel·         Facebook·         Instagram Liz Gracia, your “TrumpeterUnlock Your Quantum Powers Dr. Jean Houston on unlocking your Superpowers The most relevant FREE event you'll attend this yearThe Teachings of Eckhart Tolle Discover the most current teachings of Eckhart Tolle, and step into the power of now Living from a Place of Surrender The first-ever online course with the author of The Untethered Soul, Michael A. Singer. Join us now!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VLQNX2F2RY426)

Revisit the Rev. Barbara Ballenger's sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 16, 2022.Today's readings are: Exodus 3:7-12 Psalm 77:11-20 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 6:27-36Readings may be found on LectionaryPage.net: https://www.lectionarypage.net/LesserFF/Apr/King.h... The Circle of Mercy The Rev. Barbara Ballenger January 16th, 2022 Let us pray. Lord God, who showed your servant Martin Luther King the way of agape love, guide us in that way as we listen for your word today. On November 17, 1957, The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. walked to the pulpit of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. He was sick. The doctor told him to stay home and rest, but he insisted he had to preach that day, so they reached a compromise. King would not go into the pulpit until it was time to preach, and after that he would go directly home and get in bed. And that's what he did, I imagine. But in the half hour or so that he stood at that pulpit, he preached on the call to love our enemies. He used the text from Matthew chapter 5 which parallels the one that we had from Luke today, but the ideas are the same. Dr. King told the congregation that this was a topic that they had heard him address before, because he made it a point of preaching on it at least once a year, adding to it as he developed his thinking. It was at the core of his transformative work. His vision of the Beloved Community requires the transformation that happens to enemies when they are loved and forgiven. He preached, "The words of this text glitter in our eyes with a new urgency. Far from being the pious injunction of a utopian dreamer, this command is an absolute necessity for the survival of our civilization. Yes, it is love that will save our world and our civilization, love even for enemies." And that is hard, he said. Very hard. But Jesus wasn't playing, he said. And neither was Martin. That's likely why dragged himself out of his sickbed to preach on the importance of loving our enemies. Because Dr. King poured out his love, and his health and his very life in a 24/7 commitment to creating a world not only where the enemies of justice would no longer had the upper hand, but where they might become people who no longer despised, oppressed, exploited, or lynched others. This is what he meant by the Beloved Community. This image of Martin Luther King Jr., struggling with the challenge of illness and the call to preach, made me wonder what he might make of our COVID-soaked world today on the weekend of his 93rd birthday. What would he make of our fights over whether to vaccinate or wear masks to slow the spread of a killer virus? What would he make of the fact that racial injustice remains as deadly a problem as ever, or that it's one of the reasons why our democracy hangs in the balance? What would he make of the lives that are threatened over our polarizations? What would he preach? I think he would send us back to these words of Jesus: Love your enemies. And he'd remind us what Jesus meant by this: Do good to those who hate you, Bless those who curse you, Pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt....If anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Seventy years ago Martin Luther King offered the people of Dexter Ave Baptist, and us, some very practical suggestions for loving those enemies. We must start by looking at ourselves, he said, at our own participation in the creation of enemies, our own tendency to harm and to alienate. He said, "Somehow the 'isness' of our present nature is out of harmony with the eternal 'oughtness' that forever confronts us. And this simply means this: That within the best of us, there is some evil, and within the worst of us, there is some good. When we come to see this, we take a different attitude toward individuals." That helps us to see our enemy as a mixed bag - just like us. He said, "When you come to the point that you look in the face of every man and see deep down within him what religion calls "the image of God," you begin to love him in spite of. No matter what he does, you see God's image there. There is an element of goodness that he can never sluff off. Discover the element of good in your enemy. And as you seek to hate him, find the center of goodness and place your attention there and you will take a new attitude." Now remember that this was coming from someone who endured racial slurs, and violent attacks, fire hoses, death threats, jailing, a stabbing and a bombing of his home over his demands for civil rights for black people. Martin Luther King Jr. had enemies. And I'm not talking about where he stood on peace. Another way to love your enemy, he told the congregation at Dexter Avenue Baptist church, is that, "when the opportunity presents itself for you to defeat your enemy, that is the time which you must not do it." When you have that moment to get even, when faced with the choice to harm or keep someone from moving ahead in life, he said, that's when you choose not to do it. "That," Dr King said, "is the meaning of love. ... Love is creative, understanding goodwill for all... It is the refusal to defeat any individual. When you rise to the level of love, of its great beauty and power", he said, "you seek only to defeat evil systems. Individuals who happen to be caught up in that system, you love, but you seek to defeat the system." And that is what the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived and died doing - working to defeat those sinful systems that caught up people within them and made it so very difficult for them to love or to be loved. As I considered the preaching of Dr. King this week, alongside the words of Luke's gospel, the ideas of Bishop Desmond Tutu also surfaced for me. Because another word for the love of enemy is forgiveness - and there is no one who has witnessed more fully, painfully and effectively to the power of forgiveness than Bishop Desmond Tutu, who died three weeks ago today. In The Book of Forgiving, which Desmond Tutu wrote with his daughter, the Rev. Mpho Tutu, the bishop wrote: "Without forgiveness, we remain tethered to the person who harmed us. We are bound with chains of bitterness, tied together, trapped. Until we can forgive the person who harmed us, that person will hold the keys to our happiness; that person will be our jailor. I recommend this book. It is powerful and practical, and honest. I recommend it to anyone who is either seeking to forgive someone or to be forgiven. The Book of Forgiving. And I have to say that of late, I'm not sure that I have it in me to rise to the level of Martin Luther King's agape love or of Desmond Tutu's forgiveness. I'm not sure I'm up to the task of loving those that I find myself diametrically opposed to, in fierce social and political combat with, in heart-breaking alienation from. I'm not a saint like Martin Luther King or Desmond Tutu. I can't, as the Gospel of Matthew suggests, Be perfect as my father is perfect. But I may be able to do what Luke suggests: To Be merciful as my father is merciful. I think, with God's help and with your help, I can create a space where I can grow and develop that ability to love and to forgive, a patient space to live inside of and to live out of. I can create a circle of mercy. Now Divine mercy is at the very core of God's relationship with Israel. It is what makes an undeserving and sinful people into a chosen people - mercy is the patient and gracious time and space that God gives people to repent, to live into the covenant, to grow in love. It is not a time of empty waiting on God's part, but an active time of calling, chastising, teaching, prophesying, lamenting and intervening. Mercy makes a space and opportunity for the undeserving to enter a place of loving relationship with God. "For he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked," says Luke. Having been both of those things in my life, I appreciate that about God. What if I were to create a circle of mercy out of which I might be able to love my enemy and forgive those who have hurt me? What do Martin Luther King, and Desmond Tutu and the author of Luke suggest I fill that circle of mercy with? I can start by filling it with prayer for my enemies, a desire at least for healed relationship. I can fill it with blessing for those I am in conflict with - that force of imagination that sees both me and my enemies as a mix of good and evil, all beloved of God despite our failings. I can make choices in my circle of mercy - the kind act, the held tongue, the stayed hand, the suppressed schadenfreude. In the Book of Forgiving, Desmond and Mpho Tutu suggest four practices that lead to the love of enemies that we call forgiveness. These include telling the story of the harm they have inflicted outloud to another; and naming the hurts that resulted; and granting forgiveness in its time, and ultimately deciding whether to renew the relationship or release it. Which is to say, that the patiently held space within the circle of mercy can be pretty full of things to do while we wait. It does not demand that we declare the love of our enemy before we actually have it, or forgive before we've named the harmed, or force a peace before there is peace. But it is a space where we ask God and one another to prepare for it, welcome the possibility of it. Perhaps we can honor the life, and the death and the resurrection of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by committing to make within ourselves and our faith community such circles of mercy, to pray the "Prayer before the Prayer" as Desmond Tutu calls the prayer before one is able to forgive. So I'll leave us with the last stanza of his prayer by that name: "Is there a place where we can meet You and me? The place in the middle The no man's land Where we straddle the lines Where you are right, And I am right too, And both of us are wrong and wronged. Can we meet there? And look for the place where the path begins, The path that ends when we forgive?" Amen. Permission to podcast/stream music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-701187 and CCLI with license #21234241 and #21234234. All rights reserved.Video, photographs, and graphics by the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118. 215.247.7466. https://www.stmartinec.org

In The Book of Revelation and Its Eastern Commentators (Cambridge UP, 2021), T. C. Schmidt offers a new perspective on the formation of the New Testament by examining it simply as a Greco-Roman 'testament', a legal document of great authority in the ancient world. His work considers previously unexamined parallels between Greco-Roman juristic standards and the authorization of Christianity's holy texts. Recapitulating how Greco-Roman testaments were created and certified, he argues that the book of Revelation possessed many testamentary characteristics that were crucial for lending validity to the New Testament. Even so, Schmidt shows how Revelation fell out of favor amongst most Eastern Christian communities for over a thousand years until commentators rehabilitated its status and reintegrated it into the New Testament. Schmidt uncovers why so many Eastern churches neglected Revelation during this period, and then draws from Greco-Roman legal practice to describe how Eastern commentators successfully argued for Revelation's inclusion in the New Testaments of their Churches. Zach McCulley (@zamccull) is a historian of religion and literary cultures in early modern England and PhD candidate in History at Queen's University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Book of Revelation and Its Eastern Commentators (Cambridge UP, 2021), T. C. Schmidt offers a new perspective on the formation of the New Testament by examining it simply as a Greco-Roman 'testament', a legal document of great authority in the ancient world. His work considers previously unexamined parallels between Greco-Roman juristic standards and the authorization of Christianity's holy texts. Recapitulating how Greco-Roman testaments were created and certified, he argues that the book of Revelation possessed many testamentary characteristics that were crucial for lending validity to the New Testament. Even so, Schmidt shows how Revelation fell out of favor amongst most Eastern Christian communities for over a thousand years until commentators rehabilitated its status and reintegrated it into the New Testament. Schmidt uncovers why so many Eastern churches neglected Revelation during this period, and then draws from Greco-Roman legal practice to describe how Eastern commentators successfully argued for Revelation's inclusion in the New Testaments of their Churches. Zach McCulley (@zamccull) is a historian of religion and literary cultures in early modern England and PhD candidate in History at Queen's University Belfast.

In The Book of Revelation and Its Eastern Commentators (Cambridge UP, 2021), T. C. Schmidt offers a new perspective on the formation of the New Testament by examining it simply as a Greco-Roman 'testament', a legal document of great authority in the ancient world. His work considers previously unexamined parallels between Greco-Roman juristic standards and the authorization of Christianity's holy texts. Recapitulating how Greco-Roman testaments were created and certified, he argues that the book of Revelation possessed many testamentary characteristics that were crucial for lending validity to the New Testament. Even so, Schmidt shows how Revelation fell out of favor amongst most Eastern Christian communities for over a thousand years until commentators rehabilitated its status and reintegrated it into the New Testament. Schmidt uncovers why so many Eastern churches neglected Revelation during this period, and then draws from Greco-Roman legal practice to describe how Eastern commentators successfully argued for Revelation's inclusion in the New Testaments of their Churches. Zach McCulley (@zamccull) is a historian of religion and literary cultures in early modern England and PhD candidate in History at Queen's University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In "The Book of Matthew (Part 5)", Pastor Nate Lambert reminds us. The truth is, the bible is about who God is and what he has done for us. God is working even when we don't realize it. He continues to love us and pursue us even in our imperfection. We must center ourselves around the King and recognize that there is a greater hope and a greater purpose we can find in Jesus.

In "The Book of Matthew" (Part 4), Pastor Brandon Richardson of Slate Church encourages us that power doesn't belong to the hands of those who rule the earth but belongs to our Creator.

This week's episode of Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness 101 Ways to Happiness, Success, or Inner Peace takes a look at:  ·         101 Ways to Happiness #25 from Dr. David R. Hawkins Book of Slides. Listen in as I read today's 101 Ways to Happiness tip from Dr. Hawkins teachings In The Book of Slides: https://veritaspub.com/product/book-of-slides-the-complete-collection/Are you predominantly half empty or half full?Are you a pessimist or an optimist?Does one way of being serve you over another?Listen in as I share consciousness calibrations of both ways of being. One has genuine POWER and aligns you with building a better life for yourself.I provide insights I've come across along the way on my journey to happiness.I also provide insights into removing the blocks to align with true happiness.Levels of "Happiness" calibrate as follows:1.       To be glad calibrates at 3352.       To be happy calibrates at 3953.       To be joyful calibrates at 540 Each week I intend to help you put into context where higher levels of truth and power exist based on consciousness calibrations.Just because one thing is of higher consciousness than another does not make it "BETTER."  All levels of consciousness above 200 are positive aspect-oriented, constructive, and uplifting to all humankind's consciousness.Levels of consciousness above 600 are spiritually enlightened levels of consciousness and not easily understood by most humans as we are not there yet.So, enjoy Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness 101 Ways to Happiness #25 and embrace the consciousness levels that draw you to your consciousness evolution.Here are Links to Purchase Dr. David R. Hawkins Books: ·         All of Dr. Hawkins Books·         The Map of Consciousness Explained·         Power VS Force·         Truth VS Falsehood·         Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender·         The Book of Slides  You can connect with Your Happy Host & Trumpeter of Truth, Liz Gracia here: ·         Website·         Podcast·         YouTube Channel·         Facebook·         Instagram·         Pinterest Liz Gracia, your “Trumpeter of Truth” and Happy Host of Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness 101 Ways, is a transformational leader, inspirational speaker, writer, and spiritual teacher of consciousness.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VLQNX2F2RY426)

Lisa is solo today.  Her guest is Douglas Abrams who talks about the book he did with Jane Goodall, The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times.Doug Abrams is a multiple New York Times-bestselling author as well as an editor, literary agent, and film producer who is committed to helping catalyze the next evolutionary stage of our global culture. He co-wrote "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu and "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times" with Jane Goodall. He has coauthored many bestselling non-fiction books and has has written two novels, "The Lost Diary of Don Juan" and "Eye of the Whale", which together have been translated into over thirty languages.  Doug is the Founder and President of Idea Architects, a creative book and media company helping visionaries to create a wiser, healthier, and more just world.  As a literary agent and editor, he has also worked with Bryan Stevenson on his #1 New York Times bestseller "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" and Stephen Hawking on his last book, the globalbestseller "Brief Answers to the Big Questions."  He has had the privilege of working with many great thought leaders, visionary scientists, and humanitarians including Nobel Laureates Nelson Mandela, Jody Williams, and Elizabeth Blackburn.  Doug has also worked with Desmond Tutu as his coauthor, editor, and literary agent for almost two decades.  Dialogue is key to Doug's work, and he believes that genius is a collaborative process. His goal is to bring people together in a cultural conversation through books and media that transform lives and ultimately the world.  Books and films he has developed have been credited with convincing then-President Bill Clinton to stop the genocide in Kosovo (THE BRIDGE BETRAYED), for launching the modern anti-slavery movement (DISPOSSIBLE PEOPLE), and for helping to expand a mass incarceration reform movement (JUST MERCY, a book and film starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx). Throughout all of his wide-ranging projects, Doug aspires to help build a prism through which life-changing conversations and experiences can be created and nourished.  He has had the privilege of interviewing global heroes and icons including Jimmy Carter, Bono, Carlos Santana, Richard Branson, and many others.   He was also on the founding team of JustGive.org, a philanthropy website that has pioneered new forms of giving and been responsible for giving over half a billion dollars to charity. He lives with his wife, Rachel, an integrative family physician, author, and lifelong conversation partner. He has three grown children, Jesse, Kayla, and Eliana.Book description: **THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**In a world that seems so troubled, how do we hold on to hope?Looking at the headlines—the worsening climate crisis, a global pandemic, loss of biodiversity, political upheaval—it can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed.In this urgent book, Jane Goodall, the world's most famous living naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the internationally bestselling co-author of The Book of Joy, explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. In The Book of Hope, Jane focuses on her "Four Reasons for Hope": The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit.Drawing on decades of work that has helped expand our understanding of what it means to be human and what we all need to do to help build a better world, The Book of Hope touches on vital questions, including: How do we stay hopeful when everything seems hopeless? How do we cultivate hope in our ch

The body count rises at Helm's Deep, but Gimli continues to be a comedy goofus in the midst of tragedy. Elves die, so we ask the question "what happens when elves die?" and dammit, we answer that question. Also: the relative dignity of characters in the Jackson movies vs. In The Book. Finally: Faramir at peak dickishness!

The word forgiveness comes from the Latin word perdonare which means 'to give completely, without reservation.' In The Book of Forgiving, Desmond Tutu calls forgiveness the greatest gift we can give ourselves when we have been wronged. However, most of us find forgiving others and ourselves to be one of the most challenging acts in life. Why is it so hard to forgive? How can we do so more easily, and what is the greatest gift awaiting us in this act? Can we forgive and forget when we are wronged?In this interview with Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of Stanford University's Forgiveness Projects for over 20 years, we'll explore these and other profound questions surrounding forgiveness. He is currently a lecturer at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the School of Business as the co-founder of the Wellness Education Program. He is the author of the best-selling books Forgive for Good and Forgive for Love. He has created a train-the-trainer program for forgiveness and has helped people recover from grievous wounds in Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, Columbia and the World Trade Center.Stay with us and find out if the gift of forgiveness can bring you the joy that you deserve.karuna is a social enterprise with one mission - to make happiness accessible to all. If you believe that happiness should not be a privilege of the few, but instead a birthright of all, come join us. Become a founding member of our completely free community called the reimagine happiness™ community. As soon as you join, 10 dollars will be donated to our nonprofit arm, the karuna happiness foundation. For the entirety of 2022, we will be donating $10 to the karuna happiness foundation for every new member for up to a total of $100,000. Our mission at the karuna happiness foundation is to empower marginalized women, youth, and children to break the vicious cycles of poverty and abuse. Plus, when our paid membership options launch, we will be donating 10% of all revenue to the karuna happiness foundation. Your membership to the reimagine happiness ™ community, however, will always remain completely free as long as karuna exists.If you're ready to make a real difference in this world, we need you to join us. Once you become a member of the reimagine happiness™ community, you will also receive access to the tools of wellbeing we all need to thrive - because stress, anxiety and burnout do not define your story...happiness does. Come start your happiness journey while spreading compassion where it's needed most. Now is the time to start a movement where happiness is no longer the privilege of a few, but a right of all. Join us.happiness lives here™ welcome homelearn more about karuna or the karuna happiness foundation

In The Book of Longings Sue Kidd Monk paints a monochromatic spiritual landscape, tediously rehearsing the contours of feminine longing. As the story unfolds, her characters near perfectly portray the values, the assumptions, the hopes, and the expectations of now. If a stranger to this place and time were to require a primer of the ideal person, I would hand her this book. Let's look together at that cultural icon….This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Journal author Anne Kennedy about her online-exclusive article, “Glimpsing the Grave: A Critical Review of The Book of Longings: A Novel by Sue Monk Kidd”. **Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for The Book of Longings: A Novel** https://www.equip.org/article/glimpsing-the-grave-a-critical-review-of-the-book-of-longings-a-novel-by-sue-monk-kidd/Please note this article will be fully accessible by the public in the future, to get early access to read it now, please see our FAQ section on Early Access to Online-Exclusive Articles by clicking here. https://www.equip.org/early-access-to-online-exclusive-articles-faqs/We'd also like to invite you to subscribe to the Journal. To subscribe to the Journal, please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/crj-subscription/When you to subscribe to the Journal, you join the team of print subscribers whose paid subscriptions help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These resources include our ever growing database of over 1,500 articles, as well as our free Postmodern Realities podcast.Another way you can support our online articles is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10 which is the cost for some of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here https://www.equip.org/product/pmr-jnl-tip/Other articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this authorEpisode 240: Be Free! The Making of Biblical Womanhood A Summary Critique review of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison BarrBe Free! The Making of Biblical Womanhood A summary critique review of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison Barr Episode 224 You Only Die Once: Why It's Okay Not to Live in the PresentYou Only Die Once: Why It's Okay Not to Live in the PresentEpisode 216 Why Do I Call Myself Good? A Look at Virtue SignalingWhy Do I Call Myself Good? A Look at Virtue SignalingEpisode 211: There Is No Health in Us: Wellness and Self-Care in the Age of COVID-19There Is No Health in Us: Wellness and Self-Care in the Age of COVID-19Episode 209 She Who Has Eyes, Let Her See: A look at Didn't See That Coming by Rachel HollisShe Who Has Eyes, Let Her See: A look at Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis Episode 204: The Road Back to Where? A Look at Self Discovery Using the EnneagramThe Road Back to Where? A Look at Self Discovery Using the EnneagramEpisode 198 Cancel Culture and the Gospel: Where Can You Go When The Whole World Is Against You?Cancel Culture and the Gospel: Where Can You Go When The Whole World Is Against You?Episode 193 Catching UP with Rachel Hollis, Glennon Doyle & Jen HatmakerEpisode 191 Gods, Gold, and Cheetahs: The Theological Vision of UntamedGods, Gold, and Cheetahs: The Theological Vision of UntamedEpisode 181 But What If It Is Me? The Work and Worldview of Brené BrownBut What If It Is Me? The Work and Worldview of Brené BrownEpisode 178 Worshipping TogetherEpisode 160-Naming Names: Why It's OK (and Necessary) to Call Out False Teachers and Fugitives from Church Justice by NameNaming Names: Why It's OK (and Necessary) to Call Out False Teachers and Fugitives from Church Justice by NameEpisode 151 Am I a Bad Christian for Watching Hallmark Christmas Movies?Am I a Bad Christian for Watching Hallmark Christmas Movies?Episode 147 Book Review of Modern Kinship: A Queer Guide to Christian Marriage and An Evaluation of 2019 Evolving Faith ConferenceA Helper Like Me: A Review of Modern Kinship: A Queer Guide to Christian Marriage by David and Constantino KhalafLosing Faith: A Look at the 2019 Evolving Faith ConferenceEpisode 140 The Theological “Mess” in the “Moxie” of Jen HatmakerThe Unhindered Leadership of Jen HatmakerThe Theological “Mess” in the “Moxie” of Jen HatmakerEpisode 136 Have You Considered Trying Harder: The Theology of Rachel HollisHave You Considered Trying Harder: The Theology of Rachel HollisDon't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

How excited do you get when the name of a book is said IN THE BOOK!? Laura Marie and Jessica Marie get pretty excited. How many times does Laura Marie say " love that" in this episode? It's a lot. Come along with Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they jump right in to A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire and discuss how, maybe, “we” have become desensitized to monsters while becoming more accepting of raunchy sex immediately following a battle surrounded by guards who have advanced hearing... Daggers are flying, honeydew is in the air, and poor Kieran has to see, hear, and smell it all. "Join" ha ha Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they revisit the world of Poppy, Casteel, and Kieran in preparation for the release of A Crown of Gilded Bones. Strong capable women. We love that. Spoiler warning: Sarah J. Maas universe and The Vampire Diaries Trigger warning: violence and sex *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) and on our TikToks! TikTok: Laura Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?) Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?)

While being a kid can be fun, adults are in charge. Have you ever imagined being the boss? What would you do? In "The Book of Beasts" a young boy discovers that he has the power to change the lives of others. This story is one of Readasturus' new favorites.

Sandra Ingerman is a beloved guest on The Soul-Directed Life. She has been teaching shamanism for 30 years. In The Book of Ceremony, she takes us deep into the heart of shamanism to create sacred rituals that open the beauty, wisdom, and potential in your life. These are not rituals you follow—these are ceremonies you create.

Late last season we took a look at Brandon's first novel and did some line-editing and critiquing. It was so much fun we decided that Dan needed to take a turn in the dunking booth. He totally gets wet. In the course of dunking Dan we cover beginnings, descriptions, character development, pacing, and viewpoint as we tear into the first couple of pages of this novel. Brandon and Howard argue a bit over stylistic approaches, and of course Dan doesn't get a say in things because he drowned. (Note: Dan does get a say in things, but mostly because he is not defending his old work at all.) Audiobook Pick-of-the-Week: I Shall Wear Midnight, by Terry Pratchett, read by Stephen Briggs Writing Prompt: Take an idiomatic expression and make it literal (not as a pun.) For instance, "the crack of dawn" as an actual crack in the sky through which dawn's light shines. Word That Is Not A Word But Totally Should Be: Discontiguity: [dis-kon-ti-gyoo-i-tee] - noun. A break in a series of things in continuous connection. A severance of contact. Word That Isn't In The Book, But Brandon Totally Put It There: Scrumptiously. This episode of Writing Excuses has been brought to you by Audible. Visit http://AudiblePodcast.com/excuse for a free trial membership*. *Note: From the Audible website, here are the terms of the free membership. Read the fine print, please! Audible® Free Trial Details Get your first 14 days of the AudibleListener® Gold membership plan free, which includes one audiobook credit. After your 14 day trial, your membership will renew each month for just $14.95 per month so you can continue to receive one audiobook credit per month plus members-only discounts on all audio purchases. A very small number of titles are more than one credit. Cancel your membership before your free trial period is up and you will not be charged. Thereafter, cancel anytime, effective the next billing cycle. Any unused audiobook credits will be lost at cancellation.