Podcasts about Lazarus

A new MP3 sermon from Answers in Genesis Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lazarus Taxon Subtitle: Answers with Ken Ham Speaker: Ken Ham Broadcaster: Answers in Genesis Ministries Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 12/26/2025 Length: 1 min.

Today is a special teaching from host Dave Wager. He slows down the Christmas story and reads Luke 2:1–21, letting the details land, Caesar's decree, Joseph and Mary's trip to Bethlehem, the manger, the angel's announcement, the sky filled with praise, and the shepherds rushing in to see what God had made known. From there, Dave brings in reflections from V. Raymond Edmond's 1960 book Wiser Than They Thought, using imagined conversations and scenes to help us picture what it may have felt like for real people to be standing in the middle of something they could not fully explain. The shepherds are shown as working a routine night shift when heaven interrupts it, and Dave uses that to challenge listeners to stop assuming God only works in “big moments.” He can move in the middle of the normal day, if we're paying attention. As the program continues, Dave connects the shepherds' encounter to other “windows into eternity” in Scripture. He points to Luke 15, where Jesus says there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents, and he turns that into a simple, personal appeal: heaven is not bored, and your response to Christ matters. He also leans on Luke 16's account of Lazarus and the rich man to underline the seriousness of eternity and the hope of being carried home by God's provision, not by our own goodness. He returns again and again to the heart of Christmas: God does not need us, but He wants us, love invites a real choice, and salvation is a gift purchased by Jesus, the baby in the manger who became the man of the cross. The closing takeaway is clear, Christmas is not a seasonal story, it's a fact that changes life now, and it calls each listener to respond to Christ with faith and obedience.

If something vanishes from the fossil record evolutionists assume it went extinct. But that bad assumption comes from their wrong view of the fossil record.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Friday morning, the 26th of December, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of John 12:3:”Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard (thats perfume) anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.” We're talking about Mary, who was the sister of Lazarus and Martha.Today is Boxing Day. Some people call it the Day of Goodwill. It is that day of being grateful for the birth of our beloved Saviour and friend, the Lord Jesus Christ. It's the day that we go the extra mile for Jesus. Mary took a very precious investment that she had. According to my Bible, the equivalent in value of a pound of this expensive perfume equals a full year's wages for a worker. Think about how much money you bring home every month, times it by twelve and that is how much it was worth. She poured the whole container over Jesus feet and then she wiped His feet with her hair. That is love. Undiluted love, holding back nothing!Now, I can hear somebody saying, ”But I would love to do that for Jesus as well but He's not here now.” Well, if we go to Matthew 25:40, Jesus said: “Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.” So yes, we can do it. We can find someone that we love dearly, we can find someone who has nothing, someone who is lonely, and we can give them something which is very precious to us, and that is the equivalent of doing it for the Lord.So this day let us go out and let us find somebody who is very lonely, somebody who is very poor in spirit, not necessarily financially, and give them something which will touch their hearts deeply, and Jesus will be very happy with us. Today is the Day of Goodwill, let us share the goodwill of Christ wherever we go!God bless you and have a wonderful day. Goodbye.

John 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, These are not the words of a crazy man, a lunatic, or a religious fanatic cult leader. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Lord, we worship You as the resurrection and the life. Everything and everyone around us who is not in You is in a state of perpetual death. There is no life but in You. This is what makes living to love with Jesus so exciting and hopeful. Think about it. If Jesus loves through us, then that deed lives forever for the glory of God. Every other deed is lifeless and dead. Therefore, everyone who believes in Jesus, that is, trusts in His life within as the fountain and source of his life, always lives even if he stops breathing—he's united to eternal life! What a statement about Lazarus. Even if he no longer breaths in his body, Lazarus still lives. What a comfort to Martha—and to us!

Tác giả người Úc Morris West (1916 – 1999) là một nhà văn tài năng xuất chúng. Ông đã viết hàng chục cuốn sách được đánh giá cao, đạt được thành công quốc tế và đã được dịch sang 27 ngôn ngữ. Sách của ông vẫn được tái bản, chủ yếu bằng tiếng Anh. Trong khoảng thời gian từ 1959 đến 1963, ông làm việc ở Vatican với tư cách là phóng viên cho tờ London Daily Mail. Kiến thức mà ông có được trong thời này này về hoạt động và nội bộ Vatican đã được phản ánh trong các tiểu thuyết của ông. Đặc biệt trong bộ ba tiểu thuyết « The Shoes of the fishman » (1963), « The Clowns of God » (1963) và « Lazarus » (1990). ----- ***** ----- Giorgio càu nhàu vẻ không vui rồi nhét tiền vào túi. « Mẹ tôi muốn tôi làm linh mục. Có lẽ bà ấy đúng. » - Linh mục cũng có vấn đề của họ, Kiril nhẹ nhàng nói. Ngay cả Giáo hoàng cũng có vài vấn đề, tôi nghe nói vậy. « Giáo hoàng ư ! Thật buồn cười ». Người bán báo thốt lên, vốn là người bán tin tức, nên cũng có quyền bình luận về nó. « Lần này họ đã thực sự làm chúng ta say mê. Một người Nga ở Vatican ! Có chuyện để kể cho anh nghe đây ! » Anh ta trải tờ báo lên bàn và chỉ tay một cách đầy ẩn ý vào bức chân dung Giáo hoàng chiếm gần nửa trang nhất. « Nói cho tôi biết liệu ông ta có phải là một người kỳ quặc để gán cho người Roma chúng ta không. Nhìn khuôn mặt đó và… » Anh ta ngừng lại và nhìn chằm chằm vào khuôn mặt râu ria của người mới đến. Giọng anh ta nhỏ dần, nhỏ dần. « Dio ! » Trông anh giống hệt ông ta. - Tôi là Giáo hoàng, anh nói với họ, và họ há hốc mồm nhìn anh như thể anh là một bóng ma. - Tôi không tin, Giorgio nói. Trông anh giống hệt ông ấy. Chắc chắn rồi ! Nhưng anh lại ngồi đây không một lira trong túi, uống cà phê, mà cà phê thì chẳng ngon chút nào. - Nó còn tốt hơn những gì tôi nhận được ở Vatican. ----- ***** ----- « Đôi giày của người ngư phủ – The Shoes of the fishman » Trên đây là trích đoạn từ tiểu thuyết « Đôi giày của người ngư phủ – The Shoes of the fishman » (1963) của nhà văn người Úc Morris L. West (1916-1999). Câu chuyện này cũng được đạo diễn Michael Anderson dựng thành phim vào năm 1968 với diễn viên Anthony Quinn trong vai giáo hoàng Kiril. Trong thời kỳ chiến tranh lạnh đạt đến đỉnh điểm, Kiril Pavlovich Lakota, Tổng giám mục Lviv, Liên Xô, bất ngờ được trả tự do sao 20 năm trong trại lao động ở Siberia bởi cựu quản giáo Piotr Ilyich Kamenev. Ông được sai đến Roma và được phong hồng y. Rồi Giáo hoàng đột ngột qua đời. Và tiến trình mật nghị bầu giáo hoàng mới bắt đầu. Hồng y Lakota tham gia với tư cách là một cử tri. Sau bảy vòng bỏ phiếu không kết quả, Lakota bất ngờ được bầu làm giáo hoàng và ông miễn cưỡng chấp nhận, lấy hiệu là Kiril. Trong khi đó, thế giới đang bên bờ vực chiến tranh hạt nhân do mối thù Trung-Xô, càng trở nên trầm trọng hơn bởi nạn đói do mất mùa lan rộng ở Trung Quốc. Tối hôm sau khi đắc cử, giáo hoàng Kiril lẻn ra khỏi Vatican để vi hành thành Roma trong trang phục của một linh mục bình thường. Và xảy ra chuyện như ta thấy ở trên. Trong những năm tháng trong trại, Kamenev là người thường xuyên thẩm vấn giám mục Kiril Lakota. Vào cuối thời gian cải tạo, Kamenev đã được thăng tiến và quyết định bí mật thả Kiril với ý định đòi tiền chuộc vào một thời điểm trong tương lai. Khi Kiril Lakota trở thành Giáo hoàng, Kamenev đã liên lạc với ông và nhờ giúp đỡ về các vấn đề quốc gia. Nhờ thế, giáo hoàng đắc cử trở về Liên Xô trong trang phục thường dân để gặp riêng Kamenev và chủ tịch Bành của Trung Quốc để thảo luận về cuộc khủng hoảng đang diễn ra. Giáo hoàng Kiril nhận ra rằng nếu những bất ổn ở Trung Quốc tiếp diễn, cái giá phải trả có thể là một cuộc chiến tranh tàn phá thế giới. Trong lễ đăng quang, Kiril đã cởi bỏ vương niệm của mình và cam kết bán tài sản của Giáo hội để giúp đỡ người dân Trung Quốc, trước sự hân hoan của đám đông tại Quảng trường thánh Phê-rô. Hành động mang tính cách mạng này mang đến cho thế giới một cơ hội hòa bình mới và quyết định của Kiril được quốc tế hoan nghênh. Tiểu thuyết không hẳn là câu chuyện hư cấu. Thực tế, « Đôi giày của người ngư phủ » đã tường thuật lại những gì xảy ra ở Vatican và thế giới trong những năm 1960. Thời điểm diễn ra Công đồng Vatican II (1962-1965), làm thay đổi sâu rộng Giáo hội Công giáo và thế giới chìm dưới bóng của cuộc chiến tranh lạnh với mối đe dọa hạt nhân. Cuốn tiểu thuyết đã tiên báo cho vị giáo hoàng người Ba Lan Karol Wojtyla – Gioan-Phaolô II. Người lên ngôi vào ngày 16 tháng 10 năm 1978. The Clowns of God – Les gouffons de Dieu – Những chú hề của Chúa (1981) Tiếp theo thành công của cuốn đầu tiên lấy bối cảnh Vatican và câu chuyện xung quanh Giáo hoàng, Morris West tiếp tục phần hai. Lần này, giáo hoàng của ông là một người Pháp 65 tuổi, ông cũng phải đối diện với một cuộc khủng hoảng hạt nhân nhưng trong bối cảnh khác. Câu chuyện mở đầu cũng bằng sự ra đi của một giáo hoàng, nhưng không phải là một tang lễ mà là một sự thoái vị. Giáo hoàng Gregory XVII tự nhận mình được Chúa báo cho biết là thế giới sắp tận thế. Các hồng y ở Vatican tin rằng ông bị điên và đe dọa tuyên bố ông mất trí nếu ông không chịu từ chức. Ngài đã phải ký vào văn kiện thoái vị trước sự chứng kiến của hồng y đoàn và chúc họ may mắn trong việc tìm kiếm một người tốt nhất để đeo chiếc nhẫn ngư phủ. Jean Marie Barette, giờ đây đã là giáo hoàng danh dự, lao vào cuộc hành trình đơn độc để tìm cách ngăn chặn thế giới rơi vào vòng xoáy hỗn loạn và cuồng bạo của ngày tận thế. Với tài kể chuyện khéo léo, Morris West đã xây dựng sự hồi hộp của chuyến phiêu lưu, bằng cách đặt bên cạnh cựu giáo hoàng người bạn thân Carl Mendelius. Nhưng liệu người này có đáng tin hay không ? Ông có phải là điệp viên của CIA và sẽ đóng vai trò gì ? Tiểu thuyết của West nổi bật giữa nhiều tác phẩm hư cấu ngày nay nhờ vào những nhân vật tử tế, tốt bụng và mối quan hệ mà ông xây dựng giữa họ chính là trọng tâm của tác phẩm này. Trong một cảnh cảm động, cậu con trai đang tuổi đại học của Mendelius thú nhận mình không còn giữ đạo nữa. « Cha rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó, con trai ạ » cha cậu đáp. « Nhưng cha mừng vì con đã nói với cha. » « Không ai, cha cậu tiếp tục, có thể sai khiến lương tâm của người khác », và nói thêm, « Nhưng hãy nhớ một điều, con trai ạ. Hãy giữ cho tâm trí con luôn rộng mở, để ánh sáng luôn chiếu rọi. Hãy giữ cho trái tim con luôn rộng mở để tình yêu không bao giờ bị ngăn cản. » West có niềm tin lớn lao vào sức mạnh của đức tin, nhưng không mấy khoan nhượng với những tranh cãi về học thuyết và phẩm trật nơi tôn giáo có tổ chức. Trong thời đại mà các giáo hội truyền thống đang mất dần giáo sĩ và các cộng đoàn, những phân tích đạo đức của ông về hệ thống phẩm trật của giáo hội lại rất đúng lúc. Lararus (1990) Trong phần ba, Morris West kể về Giáo hoàng Leo XIV hư cấu, một người bảo thủ kiên định, sản phẩm hoàn hảo của hệ thống phẩm trật Vatican. Với ngài, các học thuyết và tín điều quan trọng hơn các tiêu chuẩn con người. Ít nhất là cho đến khi ngài gặp vấn đề tim mạch và phải trải qua nhiều cuộc phẫu thuật bắc cầu động mạch vành. Bác sĩ phẫu thuật chính, người Do Thái, đã cảnh báo Giáo hoàng rằng một bệnh nhân cận kề cái chết có thể bước ra khỏi ca phẫu thuật với những quan điểm khác, thậm chí là những tính cách khác. Trong khi Giáo hoàng bước vào cuộc chiến sinh tử, thì bên ngoài những cuộc chiến khác cũng diễn ra một cách khốc liệt. Các hồng y âm thầm chuẩn bị cho một cuộc bầu giáo hoàng mới cho Giáo hội. Bên trong và bên ngoài bệnh viện, các nhân viên tình báo Mossad của Israel tăng cường an ninh, vì một tổ chức khủng bố Hồi giáo có tên « Thanh Gươm Hồi giáo » muốn lợi dụng cuộc phẫu thuật này để ám sát giáo hoàng. Tuy nhiên, Giáo hoàng Leo XIV ra khỏi phòng giải phẫu với cái nhìn ôn hòa hơn về đời sống tôn giáo trong Giáo hội. Ngài phải bước vào cuộc chiến khác khi đảo ngược lại mọi đường lối trước đây và ngài phải đối mặt với một Giáo hội mà ngài không còn nắm quyền điều hành. Căng thẳng và âm mưu, xung đột nội bộ và các mối đe dọa bên ngoài, tất cả cùng nhau gây ra một giáo hoàng suy yếu và một Giáo hội dễ bị tổn thương. Các cuộc đấu tranh của đức Leo XIV đề cập đến những chủ đề luôn luôn thời sự và phù hợp cho đến ngày hôm nay : vấn đề độc thân linh mục, vị trí của phụ nữ trong Giáo hội, kiểm soát sinh sản và phá thai. Những tiểu thuyết lấy bối cảnh Vatican của Morris West không chỉ là những câu chuyện trinh thám hư cấu, mà khi đọc qua, độc giả thấy được những sự kiện và những nhân vật đã xảy ra và dần được hiện thực. Chúng được kiểm chứng qua các giáo hoàng Gioan-Phaolô II, Benedicto XVI và Phanxicô. Đó chính là sự tài tình của nhà văn người Úc khiến chúng ta phải tìm đọc những tác phẩm của ông.

Tác giả người Úc Morris West (1916 – 1999) là một nhà văn tài năng xuất chúng. Ông đã viết hàng chục cuốn sách được đánh giá cao, đạt được thành công quốc tế và đã được dịch sang 27 ngôn ngữ. Sách của ông vẫn được tái bản, chủ yếu bằng tiếng Anh. Trong khoảng thời gian từ 1959 đến 1963, ông làm việc ở Vatican với tư cách là phóng viên cho tờ London Daily Mail. Kiến thức mà ông có được trong thời này này về hoạt động và nội bộ Vatican đã được phản ánh trong các tiểu thuyết của ông. Đặc biệt trong bộ ba tiểu thuyết « The Shoes of the fishman » (1963), « The Clowns of God » (1963) và « Lazarus » (1990). ----- ***** ----- Giorgio càu nhàu vẻ không vui rồi nhét tiền vào túi. « Mẹ tôi muốn tôi làm linh mục. Có lẽ bà ấy đúng. » - Linh mục cũng có vấn đề của họ, Kiril nhẹ nhàng nói. Ngay cả Giáo hoàng cũng có vài vấn đề, tôi nghe nói vậy. « Giáo hoàng ư ! Thật buồn cười ». Người bán báo thốt lên, vốn là người bán tin tức, nên cũng có quyền bình luận về nó. « Lần này họ đã thực sự làm chúng ta say mê. Một người Nga ở Vatican ! Có chuyện để kể cho anh nghe đây ! » Anh ta trải tờ báo lên bàn và chỉ tay một cách đầy ẩn ý vào bức chân dung Giáo hoàng chiếm gần nửa trang nhất. « Nói cho tôi biết liệu ông ta có phải là một người kỳ quặc để gán cho người Roma chúng ta không. Nhìn khuôn mặt đó và… » Anh ta ngừng lại và nhìn chằm chằm vào khuôn mặt râu ria của người mới đến. Giọng anh ta nhỏ dần, nhỏ dần. « Dio ! » Trông anh giống hệt ông ta. - Tôi là Giáo hoàng, anh nói với họ, và họ há hốc mồm nhìn anh như thể anh là một bóng ma. - Tôi không tin, Giorgio nói. Trông anh giống hệt ông ấy. Chắc chắn rồi ! Nhưng anh lại ngồi đây không một lira trong túi, uống cà phê, mà cà phê thì chẳng ngon chút nào. - Nó còn tốt hơn những gì tôi nhận được ở Vatican. ----- ***** ----- « Đôi giày của người ngư phủ – The Shoes of the fishman » Trên đây là trích đoạn từ tiểu thuyết « Đôi giày của người ngư phủ – The Shoes of the fishman » (1963) của nhà văn người Úc Morris L. West (1916-1999). Câu chuyện này cũng được đạo diễn Michael Anderson dựng thành phim vào năm 1968 với diễn viên Anthony Quinn trong vai giáo hoàng Kiril. Trong thời kỳ chiến tranh lạnh đạt đến đỉnh điểm, Kiril Pavlovich Lakota, Tổng giám mục Lviv, Liên Xô, bất ngờ được trả tự do sao 20 năm trong trại lao động ở Siberia bởi cựu quản giáo Piotr Ilyich Kamenev. Ông được sai đến Roma và được phong hồng y. Rồi Giáo hoàng đột ngột qua đời. Và tiến trình mật nghị bầu giáo hoàng mới bắt đầu. Hồng y Lakota tham gia với tư cách là một cử tri. Sau bảy vòng bỏ phiếu không kết quả, Lakota bất ngờ được bầu làm giáo hoàng và ông miễn cưỡng chấp nhận, lấy hiệu là Kiril. Trong khi đó, thế giới đang bên bờ vực chiến tranh hạt nhân do mối thù Trung-Xô, càng trở nên trầm trọng hơn bởi nạn đói do mất mùa lan rộng ở Trung Quốc. Tối hôm sau khi đắc cử, giáo hoàng Kiril lẻn ra khỏi Vatican để vi hành thành Roma trong trang phục của một linh mục bình thường. Và xảy ra chuyện như ta thấy ở trên. Trong những năm tháng trong trại, Kamenev là người thường xuyên thẩm vấn giám mục Kiril Lakota. Vào cuối thời gian cải tạo, Kamenev đã được thăng tiến và quyết định bí mật thả Kiril với ý định đòi tiền chuộc vào một thời điểm trong tương lai. Khi Kiril Lakota trở thành Giáo hoàng, Kamenev đã liên lạc với ông và nhờ giúp đỡ về các vấn đề quốc gia. Nhờ thế, giáo hoàng đắc cử trở về Liên Xô trong trang phục thường dân để gặp riêng Kamenev và chủ tịch Bành của Trung Quốc để thảo luận về cuộc khủng hoảng đang diễn ra. Giáo hoàng Kiril nhận ra rằng nếu những bất ổn ở Trung Quốc tiếp diễn, cái giá phải trả có thể là một cuộc chiến tranh tàn phá thế giới. Trong lễ đăng quang, Kiril đã cởi bỏ vương niệm của mình và cam kết bán tài sản của Giáo hội để giúp đỡ người dân Trung Quốc, trước sự hân hoan của đám đông tại Quảng trường thánh Phê-rô. Hành động mang tính cách mạng này mang đến cho thế giới một cơ hội hòa bình mới và quyết định của Kiril được quốc tế hoan nghênh. Tiểu thuyết không hẳn là câu chuyện hư cấu. Thực tế, « Đôi giày của người ngư phủ » đã tường thuật lại những gì xảy ra ở Vatican và thế giới trong những năm 1960. Thời điểm diễn ra Công đồng Vatican II (1962-1965), làm thay đổi sâu rộng Giáo hội Công giáo và thế giới chìm dưới bóng của cuộc chiến tranh lạnh với mối đe dọa hạt nhân. Cuốn tiểu thuyết đã tiên báo cho vị giáo hoàng người Ba Lan Karol Wojtyla – Gioan-Phaolô II. Người lên ngôi vào ngày 16 tháng 10 năm 1978. The Clowns of God – Les gouffons de Dieu – Những chú hề của Chúa (1981) Tiếp theo thành công của cuốn đầu tiên lấy bối cảnh Vatican và câu chuyện xung quanh Giáo hoàng, Morris West tiếp tục phần hai. Lần này, giáo hoàng của ông là một người Pháp 65 tuổi, ông cũng phải đối diện với một cuộc khủng hoảng hạt nhân nhưng trong bối cảnh khác. Câu chuyện mở đầu cũng bằng sự ra đi của một giáo hoàng, nhưng không phải là một tang lễ mà là một sự thoái vị. Giáo hoàng Gregory XVII tự nhận mình được Chúa báo cho biết là thế giới sắp tận thế. Các hồng y ở Vatican tin rằng ông bị điên và đe dọa tuyên bố ông mất trí nếu ông không chịu từ chức. Ngài đã phải ký vào văn kiện thoái vị trước sự chứng kiến của hồng y đoàn và chúc họ may mắn trong việc tìm kiếm một người tốt nhất để đeo chiếc nhẫn ngư phủ. Jean Marie Barette, giờ đây đã là giáo hoàng danh dự, lao vào cuộc hành trình đơn độc để tìm cách ngăn chặn thế giới rơi vào vòng xoáy hỗn loạn và cuồng bạo của ngày tận thế. Với tài kể chuyện khéo léo, Morris West đã xây dựng sự hồi hộp của chuyến phiêu lưu, bằng cách đặt bên cạnh cựu giáo hoàng người bạn thân Carl Mendelius. Nhưng liệu người này có đáng tin hay không ? Ông có phải là điệp viên của CIA và sẽ đóng vai trò gì ? Tiểu thuyết của West nổi bật giữa nhiều tác phẩm hư cấu ngày nay nhờ vào những nhân vật tử tế, tốt bụng và mối quan hệ mà ông xây dựng giữa họ chính là trọng tâm của tác phẩm này. Trong một cảnh cảm động, cậu con trai đang tuổi đại học của Mendelius thú nhận mình không còn giữ đạo nữa. « Cha rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó, con trai ạ » cha cậu đáp. « Nhưng cha mừng vì con đã nói với cha. » « Không ai, cha cậu tiếp tục, có thể sai khiến lương tâm của người khác », và nói thêm, « Nhưng hãy nhớ một điều, con trai ạ. Hãy giữ cho tâm trí con luôn rộng mở, để ánh sáng luôn chiếu rọi. Hãy giữ cho trái tim con luôn rộng mở để tình yêu không bao giờ bị ngăn cản. » West có niềm tin lớn lao vào sức mạnh của đức tin, nhưng không mấy khoan nhượng với những tranh cãi về học thuyết và phẩm trật nơi tôn giáo có tổ chức. Trong thời đại mà các giáo hội truyền thống đang mất dần giáo sĩ và các cộng đoàn, những phân tích đạo đức của ông về hệ thống phẩm trật của giáo hội lại rất đúng lúc. Lararus (1990) Trong phần ba, Morris West kể về Giáo hoàng Leo XIV hư cấu, một người bảo thủ kiên định, sản phẩm hoàn hảo của hệ thống phẩm trật Vatican. Với ngài, các học thuyết và tín điều quan trọng hơn các tiêu chuẩn con người. Ít nhất là cho đến khi ngài gặp vấn đề tim mạch và phải trải qua nhiều cuộc phẫu thuật bắc cầu động mạch vành. Bác sĩ phẫu thuật chính, người Do Thái, đã cảnh báo Giáo hoàng rằng một bệnh nhân cận kề cái chết có thể bước ra khỏi ca phẫu thuật với những quan điểm khác, thậm chí là những tính cách khác. Trong khi Giáo hoàng bước vào cuộc chiến sinh tử, thì bên ngoài những cuộc chiến khác cũng diễn ra một cách khốc liệt. Các hồng y âm thầm chuẩn bị cho một cuộc bầu giáo hoàng mới cho Giáo hội. Bên trong và bên ngoài bệnh viện, các nhân viên tình báo Mossad của Israel tăng cường an ninh, vì một tổ chức khủng bố Hồi giáo có tên « Thanh Gươm Hồi giáo » muốn lợi dụng cuộc phẫu thuật này để ám sát giáo hoàng. Tuy nhiên, Giáo hoàng Leo XIV ra khỏi phòng giải phẫu với cái nhìn ôn hòa hơn về đời sống tôn giáo trong Giáo hội. Ngài phải bước vào cuộc chiến khác khi đảo ngược lại mọi đường lối trước đây và ngài phải đối mặt với một Giáo hội mà ngài không còn nắm quyền điều hành. Căng thẳng và âm mưu, xung đột nội bộ và các mối đe dọa bên ngoài, tất cả cùng nhau gây ra một giáo hoàng suy yếu và một Giáo hội dễ bị tổn thương. Các cuộc đấu tranh của đức Leo XIV đề cập đến những chủ đề luôn luôn thời sự và phù hợp cho đến ngày hôm nay : vấn đề độc thân linh mục, vị trí của phụ nữ trong Giáo hội, kiểm soát sinh sản và phá thai. Những tiểu thuyết lấy bối cảnh Vatican của Morris West không chỉ là những câu chuyện trinh thám hư cấu, mà khi đọc qua, độc giả thấy được những sự kiện và những nhân vật đã xảy ra và dần được hiện thực. Chúng được kiểm chứng qua các giáo hoàng Gioan-Phaolô II, Benedicto XVI và Phanxicô. Đó chính là sự tài tình của nhà văn người Úc khiến chúng ta phải tìm đọc những tác phẩm của ông.

Christmas doesn't always feel joyful.For many of us, it feels heavy… lonely… or painful.

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In this bonus episode of Behind The Song, Janda dives into five songs where David Bowie offered something more than just music—he offered hope. From Ziggy Stardust's final anthem to the graceful goodbye of “Lazarus,” Bowie's messages of connectivity and faith are like a light in the dark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John 11:23 Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." This is stunning! Wonderful! Amazing! It seems reasonable that Jesus is telling her what He asked of God. He asked that Lazarus would be raised from the dead, and He is confident that His Father has heard and will give it. In Romans 8:26-28, Paul gives us the same confidence in Jesus' intercession. We may not know how to pray, but that's not our confidence. Our confidence is in God always doing His will with regard to us, and that is to work everything that happens for our greatest good and His greatest glory through the intercession of the Holy Spirit and our Lord Jesus Christ. We also know what our highest good is and what brings Him the greatest glory, namely, that everything is being used to conform us to the image of Christ. Another way of saying this is that God is working everything so that we become vessels of Jesus' love for His glory. Lazarus' death was so that God's love and glory could be revealed as Jesus took authority over death. Whatever assails us is just the setting for God to reveal His love and glory in Jesus as He takes authority over it. Settle for nothing less than resurrection power revealed in love.

What if your diagnosis is not a life sentence, but an invitation to rebuild your health, identity, and purpose from the ground up? Josh Trent welcomes Dr. Ryan Lazarus, Functional Medicine Practitioner, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 788, to reveal how surviving a near death experience without a pancreas shattered medical labels, reshaped his beliefs about healing, and led him to a holistic blueprint that integrates mindset, food as medicine, trauma stored in DNA, mental fitness, connection, and purpose as the true foundations of lifelong health.

John 11:22 Even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You." Are we like Martha in this regard? She expressed a trust in Jesus' intercession “even now” with Lazarus being dead 4 days. What was He to ask of God? Her words “whatever you ask” remind me of the words of Jesus to His disciples found in John 14:13. “Whatever you ask in My name that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” and 15:7-8 “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” Jesus told them they could ask whatever they needed to obey His command to love with Him, and it would be given, so the Father could receive glory. Isn't this the same case? She knows Jesus loves Lazarus and them, so she knows He could ask the Father for whatever is needed to love them for God's glory. Therein lies our confidence in Jesus' intercession. We know He loves us. We know He asks for whatever is needed to most glorify God. Then we trust Him. We can't live to love with Jesus if we don't trust that His will and intercession are motivated by His love and glory.

Join Rabbi Schneider as he explores the miracle of Lazarus' resurrection and what that can teach us about the importance of waiting for God's timing.

John 11:21 Martha then said to Jesus, "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. We are all like Martha. If from our perspective, something bad happens, we conclude it happened because God doesn't love us or wasn't there. We naturally have the “If only…” syndrome. If we think God should orchestrate the affairs of our lives according to our desires, we forget that God's ways are higher than our ways. His goal is not our comfort and convenience in this world, but to glorify Jesus in this world. The Fall and its resulting pain, sorrow, suffering and death are His stage upon which He displays His love, comfort, mercy, forgiveness, preeminence, power, authority, and glory (just to name a few). Lazarus' untimely death, from Martha's perspective, is actually perfect timing for God's purposes. Had He been there, and Lazarus not died, none of what we know and see about Jesus in this narrative would have occurred. You can almost hear Jesus say in response to Martha, “Exactly! I need Him to be dead.” As you look upon all of the events of your life and are tempted to think, “If only…” remember that everything has occurred exactly like God planned to glorify His Son. We can't see it yet because of our self-centered perspective. We only need to wait for it.

Bro. Larry Seals presents "A Look At Lazarus" from Luke 16, during a worship service at Immanuel Baptist Church, Florence, Ky. Please visit us at 7183 Pleasant Valley Road Florence KY 41042, or call us at (859) 586-6829. Church links: Website: https://www.ibcflorence.com Daily Devotions: https://www.ibcflorence.com/devotions Free App: http://www.ibcflorence.com/ibc-app Our entire list of recent sermons: https://www.ibcflorence.com/recent-sermons Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibcflorenceky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibcflorence/ Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/user-658781358 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence/live We would love to know how to pray for you! Romans 10:9 #ibcflorence #florenceky #kjvBible #church #Godisgood #northernkentucky #baptistchurch #savedbygrace #video

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: John 9-11 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, Hunter invites us into the heart of the Gospel of John, exploring chapters 9 through 11. Together, we witness Jesus as the light of the world—healing the blind, calling the dead to life, and challenging us to consider what stones need rolling away in our own lives. As Hunter guides us through these moving passages, we're reminded that resurrection is not just a story from the past, but an invitation to live anew, even through the darkest nights of the soul. Alongside the Scripture reading, Hunter offers reflections on the significance of letting go of the barriers that separate us from true life and encourages us to trust in God's sufficient grace—no matter how long the night may seem. With moments of prayer and encouragement, this episode becomes a space to find renewed hope, knowing that God's love holds us through every season. Settle in as we journey together through the pages of the Bible, seeking transformation, light, and the joy that comes with knowing that, truly, we are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Roll the stone aside. There was a stone in front of Lazarus' tomb—a barrier between the grave and life, between the living and the dead. And that stone is an important symbol in this story. For we all have a stone that God is wanting to move away in our lives. What's yours? What's standing between you and life? Lazarus came to life when Jesus spoke his name inside that grave. But the stone still had to be moved away. There was still a barrier, something that stood between him and the life that waited—and the love of those who stood on the other side. Trapped alive in a tomb is no life at all. And yet this is what many Christians experience in their lives. That stone must be rolled away at Jesus' command. And indeed it was. A man once dead is alive. Now there is nothing in the way. Now he is truly alive. And there is no life like resurrection life. For Lazarus, life after the grave was surely sweet indeed. What stone needs to be removed in your life? What is still standing in the way, preventing you from experiencing all that God has for you? Don't ignore, don't shut your ears to his command to come forth. He's done everything that's necessary for you to walk forward in life. The stone has been rolled away. He has raised you from the grave. Now is your time to begin to learn to walk in resurrection life. So come forth. Come forth today. Take that step. Move forward in faith, trusting that God is indeed the God of resurrection, the one who raises us from the dead. He has removed all that needs to be moved, and he stands on the other side ready to embrace you, to walk with you into your new life. Hallelujah. That's a prayer I have for my own soul. That's a prayer I have for my family, for my loved ones. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

The incarnation didn't end at the manger. Every single step Jesus took on this earth was redemptive. Every temptation He faced in the wilderness, every tear He shed at Lazarus' tomb, every time He reached out and touched a leper, He was living the perfect human life we never could. Where Adam rebelled, Jesus obeyed. Where we hid, He revealed. Where we said no to the Father, He said yes all the way to the cross. He learned obedience through suffering, not because He needed to grow, but because He was carrying us in Himself, rewriting our story with His own blood, sweat, grace, and love.

I. What did every Christian used to be before God saved them? We were dead, disobedient, dominated and doomed. vv1-3. II. What did God do for every believer? He made us alive, vv4-5. III. How did God make us alive? He made us alive together with Christ.  

Todaywe are looking at Ephesians 4:21 through 24, where the Apostle Paul teaches usabout putting off the old man and putting on the new man. I will neverforget a little chorus I learned years and years ago. It goes something likethis:“Well,the best thing in my life I ever did do, Was take off the old robe and put on the new.The old robe was dirty, all tattered and torn;The new robe was spotless and had never been worn.Yes, the best thing in my life I ever did doWas take off the old robe and put on the new.”Thislittle chorus fits perfectly with the verses we are studying today. First,we must recognize the importance of hearing and responding to the Truth. In verse21, Paul says, “If indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, asthe truth is in Jesus.” In other words, if you have truly heard Jesus—ifyou have truly met Him, listened to Him, and embraced the truth that is inHim—and if you are determined by God's grace to do His will, then you will knowthe truth and live it. Jesus Himself said that if anyone is willing to do God'swill, he will know whether the teaching is from God. Hearing the truth leads toobedience when the heart is surrendered.  Thenwe can begin to understand what it means to “put off the old man”. Paul says inverse 22: “That you put off, concerning the former conversation, the old man,which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.”Thisis a call to deliberately lay aside the old way of living—the former conductthat is corrupted by deceitful desires. And then, in verse 24, he says: “Andthat you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness andtrue holiness.” Oneof the best illustrations of this truth is found in the story of Lazarus inJohn chapter 11. You remember that Lazarus had been dead for four days, lyingin a tomb. When Jesus arrived, He called out, “Lazarus, come forth!” AndLazarus came out of the grave—still bound in his grave clothes. Then Jesus saidin John 11:44, “Loose him, and let him go.” In other words, take off theold grave clothes. You've been made alive—now live like it. Put on the graceclothes. Live like someone who has been changed by the grace of God. That isexactly what Paul is teaching here. The truth we have heard in Christ Jesusdemands a new way of living. Now,there is something very important in verse 23: “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.” So how do youtake off the old robe—the dirty, deceitful, corrupt way of living—and put onthe new way of life? How do you live truthfully, proclaim truthfully, and walktruthfully before a watching world? You do it by being renewed in the spiritof your mind. Conversion is a crisis experience that leads to a lifelongprocess. Through Jesus Christ, we have once and for all become new creatures inHim. But now, day by day, we need the Word of God to renew our minds as wecontinually surrender ourselves to Him. Thisbrings us again to Romans 12:1–2, which we discussed yesterday. Because we havebeen saved by the mercies of God, Paul urges us to present our bodies as a livingsacrifice. You know, anybody can take a bullet and die for Jesus. But, myfriend, to live sacrificially every single day—by the grace of God, for thewill of God, and for the glory of God—that is where the real challenge lies. Weare swimming upstream against the corrupt, deceptive schemes of the devil. Andto live faithfully for Jesus in this world requires daily surrender andrenewal. Jesusprayed in John 17:17: “Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy word is truth.” Oneof the best passages that ties into this—and we will talk about it tomorrow—is Philippians4:8-9, where Paul instructs us to think on things that are true, honest, just,pure, lovely, and of good report. You'veheard the saying, “You are what you eat.” That is true physically. Butspiritually, my friend, you are what you think. That is why being renewed inthe spirit of your mind is so vitally important. Godbless!

We're breaking down the Lazarus door to investigate Benoit Blanc's third mystery. But is it even Blanc's movie? Do these films require an autumnal setting to succeed? Plus: we love and miss Rob Reiner, and a tangent on the best looking Netflix originals.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 20th of December, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to the Gospel of John 11:35: ”Jesus wept.” Jesus cried. Compassion is what the world needs. Do you know, He was about to raise Lazarus from the dead? He knew that. So why was He weeping? Because He had compassion on the people when He saw how they were mourning because of the death of His friend, Lazarus. This world needs compassion. Compassion is another word for understanding, it's another word for being concerned, for kindness, for being sensitive.William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, sent his soldiers out all over the world to tell people about the love of Christ. He sent some to far-off countries. He got a letter back from one group of these salvationists. They said, “We have tried everything here. We have tried preaching the Gospel from Genesis to Revelation, but we are hitting a brick wall. We are not getting through. What must we do?” He wrote a letter back and there were two words on that letter, “Try tears.” Not so long ago, I had the privilege of being the speaker at a campaign in one of the most dangerous places on the Continent of Africa. I'm talking about the Cape Flats in Cape Town, where there are gang wars and the men are killing each other, up to twenty men getting shot dead in a weekend. Some people told me not to go there, “You'll get killed.” I said, ”No, Jesus has opened a way for us and we are going.” I will never forget the love that I experienced in that place, the love, the desperation, the tears. I haven't seen tears like that at an event for a long time. I walked off the platform and I walked up to the barrier just to hug these men. They were kissing me on the neck. They were telling me they loved me and as we were trying to get out of the stadium, we had people around us to try and make a way for us. There was one young man who would not take no for an answer and he was so desperate to speak to me that one of the organisers said, ”This young man wants to speak to you.” So we stopped. I said, ”Bring him,” and I said. ”What can I do for you son?” He looked at me, tears running down his face. He said, ”I just want a hug from you, Uncle Angus.” That was all. I took him in my arms and I hugged him and I loved him and he loved me and the love of Christ, I believe, was all he needed and that is what he received. Today, go and love somebody and be quick to cry and don't be too quick to point fingers.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day. Goodbye.

To welcome in Chanukah, Marsha Lazarus spoke about her own experience with the Jewish holiday, the meaning of Chanukah, and being proud to be Jewish in a time when there is a rise in antisemitism. She spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Look and See Rightly 2Now when John heard in prison what the Christ was doing, he sent a message through his disciples 3and asked him, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?" 4Jesus replied to them, "Go and report to John what you hear and see: 5The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news, 6and blessed is the one who isn't offended by me." 7As these men were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? 8What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothes? See, those who wear soft clothes are in royal palaces. 9What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10This is the one about whom it is written: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you. Matthew 11:2–10 [CSB] We all make the same mistake…as John the Baptist did…as did the people…as the did most of the Old Testament church. Many in the churches across the world still make this mistake. But at least John asked…and did not do what so many do—he did not invent a different Jesus to fit his ideas. Well and no, Jesus did not fit his ideas…at least those he had in his final days. He doesn't fit ours much either. Why? Why would John miss…John…the forerunner…the one who prepared the way…the last Prophet of the Old Testament… The one that Jesus says was greater than any man born in the regular way? Why? And it is not as if all the data -- the information was not there in the Bible…already…from the beginning… And Jesus points this out…reminds John, His and John's disciples…and all of us…what it was that He was to be and do… 4Jesus replied to them, "Go and report to John what you hear and see: 5The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news… What did you expect? What has God been saying all along? But they did not expect Jesus. They actually ignored what the Bible says…and insisted that their Messiah would not be like that…to the point that even when they saw Him and all of what He did, they rejected it…they rejected Him. Because Jesus is not our idea of a Messiah…His way of salvation is not how we would have done it or wanted it. Jesus says, though 6 "…blessed is the one who isn't offended by me." So those who are offended and don't get over it…they will not be blessed at all…but condemned with the world… And that is what Jesus said…that those who are not offended…the tax collectors…the prostitutes…the low life's and losers in this world……for very good reasons don't get offended…no…they want His kind of salvation… The GOOD NEWS…the GOSPEL…that ALL THEIR SINS…in which they are all too familiar with…along with their consequences…yes…because the fall-out has been great…for them…. That their sins are forgiven! Finally, someone who can pay for all that they did and were…because they knew they could not. Not so with far too many people. But…you see those who cannot…ARE the ones Jesus saves…has come for… Not those who think they have done alright….already. Who have done what was expected of them. Who think God should save them because…just because…well…because they think they are good enough…have done enough…. They are offended by Him…with His Message and work. That is the reason the big shots didn't get it… But what about the crowds? What about them? What about any crowd—why do they crowd together around Jesus? Some just want a show. Some want free bread and fish. Some a better health plan. Still all wrong. Still missing the reason for that season. Not because Jesus was not doing this—He has if you have not noticed…all along. We have our being in God the creator…all things come from Him…our life and its sustenance. But they….as we…forget this all too often…and grumble about who we are…what we are…and what we have. So, we are offended by Him too, in another way. Why? Because we don't think we deserve our lot in life…we think we ought to have more and better. And so… We don't think we need what He is selling either. Forgiveness? Not when so many things have happened to us by so many people…. Not when our neighbor has it better…has more…and after all, don't we deserve better? It's not fair…we're not so bad…. So, we are offended by Him. So, Jesus points this out to both groups…to all of us: 7As these men were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? 8What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothes? See, those who wear soft clothes are in royal palaces. 9What then did you go out to see? What did you expect of God's chosen man? What do you expect of your pastors? Jesus answers us: A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is the one about whom it is written: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you. So… God has had this, today's' text, written down so that we stop and think about what we are doing, what we are asking for, what we are demanding of Him…and His pastors as well as the church. What is it for, what is it to be doing? Not fulfilling what Jesus did. No, He already did that. Rather the church is to do what Jesus told it to do. Make disciples wherever we are put in the world. This is done by baptizing and teaching— yes, teaching everything that Jesus told us to teach. This is done by preaching the LAW in all it's severity and the Good News of the forgiveness of sins. Jesus has Luke record the parallel to the above Matthew text. In Luke 24:47, Jesus says: " …that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem." This is the preaching of the Law and the Gospel. That is the main thing—and if nothing else… ALWAYS THIS! Sure, the church can be involved in feeding people…starting hospitals… We help as many and as much as we can…but never at the expense of proclaiming God's Word. You see, everyone misses the message because they cannot…don't want to…and often refuse to look beyond this short life. Free food and cheap health care we will have—but not until retirement—that is—heaven is here. Jesus came to show that these are what is to come, not what we are to have now, here. It is a YES, BUT NOT YET. What He did… pointed to who He was. The creator of all things. The sustainer of all things. And most importantly the fixer of all things broken! And that was His only mission on earth. It was to fix the cause and reason why we didn't have health, wealth and wisdom. Sin. Sin was the cause. Sin had to be dealt with. Then…when that was taken care of…when all was made ready…then we will have those things—and them in abundance… when we are able to handle them… in the life to come. I mean, as Jesus pointed out to the woman at the well…what good is regular water when He had living water to give? Now she was a bit offended at Him…but got over it. We need to as well. We need His living water more than regular water. She discovered this and went and told her whole town… Not about the water at their well, but about a living water that washes away sin. The washing of the water of the Word as St. Paul calls it. And also, just like Jesus told the devil—man does not live on bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God. But with us… …we usually have a full belly… and are starving to death eternally. So, what good is a free meal when in a couple of hours we will be hungry again? What good is being healed of leprosy when cancer will kill you in a couple of years? Lazarus died again, didn't he? The rest matters very little when you are knocking on heaven's door…as death is staring you in the face… Instead, we need eternal life and health. We need His life put on us and in us. We need the food of forever…His medicine of immortality. These must be first and foremost. …and that is what the Messiah came to do…and the neat thing is… the rest will follow. He promises this. In the meantime, we are to be about the business He sent us to do. Preach and teach. Baptized and disciple…and help where and when we can. This until that last day. Amen.

Get the NEW APP - Apple Google PlayFrom Blindness to Belief: The Cost of Following Jesus(John 9–13)Following Jesus gets real when belief starts to cost something.In this Listen + Learn episode of New Path New You, Ron walks through John chapters 9–13 — where Jesus opens blind eyes, confronts religious pride, raises Lazarus from the dead, and redefines leadership by washing His disciples' feet.This episode challenges men to move beyond comfort, approval, and half-hearted faith and step into bold obedience and surrendered leadership.Ron unpacks:The blind man who saw clearly — and paid the price for itThe Good Shepherd and why His voice matters more than cultureLazarus, delay, and the power of resurrection when God feels “late”Why real leadership always begins with humility and serviceKey Verses:John 9:25 – “Once I was blind, but now I see.”John 10:11 – “I am the good shepherd.”John 11:25 – “I am the resurrection and the life.”John 13:14–15 – “I have set you an example…”If you've been trying to follow Jesus safely, quietly, or comfortably — this episode will challenge you to follow Him fully.Free 5-Day Bible Plan:• It's called “Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity”Each day is short, powerful, and Scripture-based—designed to help you walk in freedom and trust God again with your work.• ⁠GET YOUR FREE DEVOTIONAL⁠Take time to think about this, pray about it, and take one small step in obedience. Remember, divine interruptions aren't just obstacles—they're opportunities for God to do something amazing in your life.Links to Connect with Ron:• ⁠Website⁠• ⁠Instagram⁠• ⁠YouTube⁠Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more men seeking purpose! Share your stories of bold obedience with Ron on social media, and let's encourage each other on this journey.

JOHN 12:1-13 - WALKING WITH JESUS - BRIAN SUMNER - 2025JOHN 12:1 "Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. 2 There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. 3 Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, who would betray Him, said, 5 “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.7 But Jesus said, “Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. 8 For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always.”The Plot to Kill Lazarus9 Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, 11 because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.The Triumphal Entry12 The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out:“Hosanna!‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'The King of Israel!”To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

A Prayer to Believe in the LightThe light has been given—and now it’s meant to be shared.It today's episode by, we are reminded of the words of Jesus spoken shortly after He raised Lazarus from the dead. Knowing His time on earth was short, Jesus urged the crowds to believe in Him while the light was still among them. His promise was clear: those who believe in the light become children of the light. Reference: John 12:36 Prayer: Father, thank you that you give us the right to become your children when we believe in the light. May we always be aware that as children of light, we carry your light wherever we go. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: Read the first five days of Everyday Prayers for Christmas Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 18th of December, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Gospel of John 11:25-26:”Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live and whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” There's a question for you and me this morning. Do we believe that if we are in Christ Jesus, we will never die?I remember a beautiful story written, I think it was by the great evangelist, Dwight Lyman Moody. He went on an expedition to Great Britain and in about two or three years, led something like two million people to Christ. He was a former shoe salesman, not very educated, not very well spoken, but he knew Jesus Christ.Now the scripture I've just read to you was Jesus reassuring Martha, the sister of Mary and their brother Lazarus, when he had been delivered out of the tomb where he had been dead for four days. Jesus said, ”I am the resurrection and if you believe in Me you will never die.”Well, DL Moody said, ”One day you will read in the newspapers that D L Moody has died. Do not believe a word of it.” He said, ”I will not have died. I will simply have changed my address.” Isn't that beautiful? Maybe today you are mourning the loss of a loved one that has died. If they know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, they are not dead. They have just gone ahead of you to Heaven and they will be waiting there for you to come. Their prayer for you today would be, “Please, do not mourn. Do not cry over me. Make sure that you are a Christian, and then I will see you in Heaven.”One of the most beautiful little scripture verses I really love, especially at a time when we are mourning the loss of a loved one and maybe we are a little bit confused, is found in Psalm 116:15. It says:”Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” If your loved one knows Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, just like D L Moody, they have not died, they have simply changed their address. They are waiting for you in Heaven, and they are saying to you today, ”Please believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and you will be with me also in Heaven.” Have a wonderful day,God bless you and goodbye.

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It's that time of year, when we highlight some of our favorite new voices in romance! This week, we're talking about eight new writers who are making us excited about what's to come in historical, contemporary, cozy fantasy and more. Here's to reading them all for years to come! From horse girls to divorcees, hair stylists to magical tea shop owners, basketball coaches to jewel thieves, there's something in here for everyone. It's going to be great for you!Don't forget--you can buy the Fated Mates Best of 2025 Book Pack from our friends at Pocket Books Shop in Lancaster, PA, and get eight of the books on the list! Scoundrel Take Me Away and Lazarus, Home from War (independently published) are not in the box. As always, you can add additional romances, or one of Sarah's books to your box. If you want other people to discuss brand new romance authors with, maybe you want to join our Patreon? You get an extra monthly episode from us and access to the incredible readers and brilliant people on the Fated Mates Discord! Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon. You can also ask for it as a gift, or give it as one at fatedmates.net/gift.Our next read along will be Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians (you're welcome). Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, from your local indie, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.The BooksThe Best Worst Thing by Lauren OkieOnce Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley JordanCosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon by Annie MareHopelessly Teavoted by Audrey Goldberg RuoffSavannah Royals by Lindsay BarrettPlay You For It by Samantha SaldivarThe Trouble with Anna by Rachel GriffithsCelebrity Crush by Christy SwiftNotesCheck out our Debuts of 2024 episode here. It's not frod (Friend + rod), it's frotting. Here's the wikipedia page. Sarah apologizes for not knowing the proper spelling.Jenny Hamilton wrote a terrific piece about

John 11:14-15 So Jesus then said to them plainly, "Lazarus is dead, and I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe; but let us go to him." Not only did love for Mary and Martha lead Jesus to delay His response, but love for His disciples also. God orchestrates the affairs of life in order that we may believe in Jesus—that our faith might be displayed as wrought by God. The more helpless and desperate the situation, the greater the potential for God's glory to be manifested as He gives us the faith of the living Jesus Christ. They needed to see that they could trust God in the face of death or any kind of suffering, for that matter. It is faith that overcomes in those times. This is true for us as well. We may learn with the disciples through this story. This didn't just happen for their sakes, it happened for our sakes too. Watch what happens to your faith as we continue on in John 11 and go to Lazarus with Jesus.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Tuesday morning, the 16th of December, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Gospel of Luke 20:38: “For He is not the God of the dead but of the living, …” Then we go to John 11:23: “Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” I want to speak to you today about the God of the living. Lazarus had been dead for four days in the tomb. In the Middle East, they have to bury the dead the same day because the body starts to break down with the heat, but Jesus told His best friend's sister, ”Your brother will rise again.” Martha did not understand what He meant. She thought He was talking about the resurrection. No, Lazarus was about to be resurrected out of the tomb. As a farmer, I can see my living God every day of my life. When I see a crop coming out of the ground - you plant the seed and then one morning, early, you wake up and there it is coming up beautifully with life, living. A newly born calf, a newly born lamb - new life! Jesus is the God of the living! He is not the God of the dead. So I want to say to you today that He is the One who will forgive you, as He has forgiven me. He will heal you, as He has healed me. He will restore you as He has restored me. He is the God of the second chance. How many people have been cast aside by the world, as failures? They call out to Jesus, the God of the living, and He literally resurrects them. The Bible is full of those people, right from Adam, right through to the New Testament. Today, He wants to remind you. He is not dead, He is not in the tomb. He is alive and He is the God of the living and He wants to restore you and renew you completely. Let Him do it!Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

A locked church. A sermon mid-amen. A knife that absolutely should not be where it is. This month, The Film Board turns its attention to Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the most austere—and maybe most confrontational—entry yet in Rian Johnson's whodunit canon. From the opening minutes, the film dares the audience to argue with it: what you just saw could not have happened… and yet here we are.Pete Wright is joined by Steve Sarmento, Mandy Kaplan, and Tommy Metz III to wrestle with a mystery that swaps billionaire excess for spiritual rot, replacing champagne flutes with hymnals and certainty with something far more dangerous. The panel digs into Johnson's tonal gamble—less joy, more gravity—and whether a franchise built on clever fun can survive a movie so willing to sit in moral discomfort.The conversation dives deep into the film's mechanics: the church as a performance space, the precision of the Lazarus door, the way light itself becomes a narrative instrument, and how the film quietly trains you to look without ever announcing it's doing so. There's admiration for the film's rewatchability, its refusal to hide answers offscreen, and its confidence in letting silence—and doubt—do real work.Benoit Blanc, played once again by Daniel Craig, emerges subtly transformed: less showman, more listener. The panel explores what it means for a great cinematic detective to say “I don't know” and mean something different every time. Along the way, there's sharp appreciation for Josh Brolin's venomous Monsignor Wicks, Glenn Close's inevitable gravitational pull, and a stacked ensemble that understands exactly when to lean in—and when to get out of the way.

John 11:12-13 The disciples then said to Him, "Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover. Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking of literal sleep. We can't see what Jesus sees in any situation any more than the disciples could understand what Jesus understood about Lazarus' situation. Their limitations were understandable as are ours. This should teach us to trust Him and not lean on our own understanding. Let's remember, from their perspective, going back to Judea wasn't a good idea. Death awaited them. So when Jesus spoke of awakening Lazarus from sleep, they still thought, then there's no need to go. If sleep was the problem, then the recovery can happen without Jesus. From Jesus' perspective, death was mocking Him, and God had put this in His path. It was time to reveal His authority over death. If sin and death is the problem, then the waiting, going, and the power of Jesus were indispensable—He had to go, regardless of the dangers. Jesus showed us that even as death stared Him in the face, He was not afraid to look death in the face. Let's remember today that God's love conquers all our fears.

Chapter 13 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus is inspired by the Gospels. Lazarus, Come Out! - Death always had the final word, until Jesus… This is the miracle that set in motion the entire crucifixion. Jesus displays power over death, and the religious leaders cannot allow him to continue. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 TPT   *Transcription Below*   Thank You to Our Sponsor: The Sue Neihouser Team   Katie M. Reid is an author, speaker, podcast host, and songwriter who inspires others to live out their purpose with tenacity, wisdom and grace at katiemreid.com. She is the author of Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done, A Very Bavarian Christmas novel (which is becoming a movie) and the co-creator of The Digital Peace Pact and the Check Your Selfie Story-Coloring Book. Katie is also the co-host of The Martha + Mary Show podcast. As the Inspiration Doula, Katie coaches creatives, helping them bring life to their projects. Her album, Echoes of My Heart, the Daughter song, and The Very Bavarian Christmas musical soundtrack can be accessed here and on other music streaming platforms. Katie delights in her husband and five children. Musicals, iced tea, and cut-to-the-chase conversations are a few of her favorite things.   Questions and Topics Discussed: As a woman who excels in getting things done, what tips can you share as it relates to getting things done around our home? What are some of the changes you've made to your lifestyle that have led to the greatest results? What habits and rhythms do you have in place to support your personal development and spiritual growth?   Other Episodes Mentioned from The Savvy Sauce During Episode: 183 Leading Your Family, Marriage, and Self with Justin Maust Patreon 47: Business, Leadership, and Legacy with Justin Maust    Other Episode Mentioned During Episode: Mary & Martha Show: Benefits of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Lianne Coombe   Other Related Episodes on The Savvy Sauce: 81 Sacred Rest with Doctor, Author, and Speaker, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 150 Brain Science and Spiritual Abundance with Ken Baugh 256 Gut Health, Allergies, Inflammation and Proactive Solutions with Emily Macleod-Wolfe   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcription*   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger: (0:11 - 1:29) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.   Thank you to the Sue Neihouser Team for sponsoring this episode.   If you're looking to buy or sell a home this season, make sure you reach out to Sue at 309-229-8831. Sue would love to walk alongside you as you unlock new doors.   Welcome to the final episode of The Savvy Sauce for 2025. We look so forward to meeting you back here after today's episode on Monday, January 5th.   But for today, my guest is Katie Reid. She is wildly creative and also completely grounded in her faith.   She's an author, speaker, former podcaster, and coach for creatives. She's going to share on a variety of topics today, ranging from health to discerning God's leading for what's next in each of our lives. Here's our chat.   Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Katie.   Katie Reid: (1:30 - 1:33) Thank you so much for having me, Laura. This is such a treat.   Laura Dugger: (1:33 - 1:45) Oh, it's a delight to get a chat with you. And I want to go back. I want to hear the origins of your writing and podcasting journey and how it's led to the work that you get to do today.   Katie Reid: (1:46 - 3:00) Well, in about 2014, I had a bucket list. And on that bucket list, there were things like make a quilt and sing the national anthem in a professional sporting event and bake an apple pie and writing a book was on it. And so, Laura, I've always been a very driven and purposeful person.   So, it felt like it was the time to write a book. And I had no idea how hard it was going to be and that it would accidentally turn into a career that I forgot to ask my husband if I could start. But it was when I started writing and I had been writing, you know, just as a kid here and there.   But it turned into what I did as a career. And it was not necessarily easy. But God has refined me through the process.   And so, my first book Made Like Martha came out in 2018. And then I have dabbled in fiction books as well. And then I have a Bible study that is out now.   God, What Do I Do? based on Judges one through five. So, I kind of write a little bit of everything. And it's been a wild and wonderful journey.   Laura Dugger: (3:01 - 3:07) Wild and wonderful for sure. Going back to that bucket list, have the other ones also become realities as well?   Katie Reid: (3:08 - 3:28) You know, I have sang the national anthem at some not  professional sporting events, but, you know, high school events and that kind of thing at my college. I have made an apple pie. My mom is a quilter and I just decided she can do that.   I kind of removed that off the list. But now I can check off, write a book.   Laura Dugger: (3:28 - 3:53) That's incredible, which is a huge undertaking. So, thank you for your labor of love. And even going back, I love how you've identified that you kind of relate more to the Martha personality rather than the Mary personality.   So, can you define what that means and share some of the benefits and the drawbacks of each personality leaning?   Katie Reid: (3:54 - 6:41) Sure. So, in the Bible, in Luke 10:38-42, we meet two sisters, Martha and Mary, and they had a brother, Lazarus, as well, and they were friends of Jesus. And Martha it seems like your firstborn type A, you know, to do list kind of gal.   And Mary was like a disciple of Jesus sitting at his feet, maybe more relationally driven. And so, when I read this story that has, you know, Martha gets a lot of flack because a lot of people like, “Oh, we need to all be like Mary.” And so, this story, I always wanted it to go differently.   Martha goes to Jesus. She's worried and distracted by all her preparations. She's housing or hosting Jesus and his disciples at her home.   And Mary's sitting there listening to Jesus teaching. And so, Martha goes to Jesus and says in the Katy paraphrase, “Hey, Jesus, I'm here doing this all by myself. Tell Mary to get off her duff and help me.”   And I so, Laura, wanted Jesus to say, “Martha, you are right. Mary, get in there and help your sister.” But that's not what he did.   And so, I want to take a closer look at the story and see what did God really say? Because I think over time, we've probably read books or heard different sermons that paints Martha in a certain light. And I wanted to see for myself, you know, have we added things to this that aren't really there?   And what I discovered is, you know, Jesus made us. We know this from Psalm 139 on purpose and for a purpose and intricately. And so, it was no mistake that Martha was made to do and to get things done.   But she got a little out of whack kind of with her heart posture, as I say, you know, kind of trying to strive and earn versus working from a place of love. She was working for love and she already had that love right there in Jesus in her home. And so, that's what Made Like Martha is about.   But I see how, you know, a lot of us are a blend of both of these women, you know, task oriented, relational oriented. But I think we lean more one way or the other. But the world needs all kinds of people in it.   And so, I think sometimes we view it as a competition when actually it's just different. But we can never go wrong with sitting at Jesus's feet. But also, we can be at peace and settled on the inside in our relationship with the Lord, even when our hands are busy.   Because if we just all sit, things will not get done. And, you know, we are both busy moms, Laura. And, you know, there's just there's a to do list every day, isn't there?   Laura Dugger: (6:41 - 7:00) There is. But you are someone who really does excel at getting those things done. Like you said, it's in your wiring from the Lord.   So, what tips can you share with all of us? And maybe starting with how does that specifically look for getting things done around our home?   Katie Reid: (7:01 - 8:47) Yes, I think there's a resource I have on my website that we can share in the show notes, and it's called the “All Done Calendar.” And I don't know about you, Laura, but my to do list can have like 25 things on it, which is just very unrealistic. Right.   I am not going to get 25 things done in a day. And so, I created this all done calendar and it's a blank calendar. It's got some pretty designs on it.   And what you do is you write down a few things each day that you actually got done. And cleaning half of the bathroom can totally count. You don't even have to do the whole thing. But it's a way to celebrate what you've already done instead of just being fixated on all there's left to do. And so, that's something that helps me is to be like, OK, I did not get the 25 things done. But what with the Lord's help did I get done?   And sometimes I might have had these really lofty goals, but maybe instead I had a meaningful conversation with my team. Or maybe instead I left the dishes and sat down and watched a movie with my family and likely fell asleep 10 minutes in because I sat down. But I think we can just feel, especially in this Pinterest world and comparison with social media, we can feel like we're behind all the time.   And so, this all done calendar is just a really practical way to just look back over the month and be like, look what I did do. And sure, there could be lots of things left, but it's a way to just remind ourselves of what we have in that gratitude. I call it a lavish list instead of a lack list.   You know, instead of counting all the things you don't have, give thanks for all the things you do.   Laura Dugger: (8:48 - 9:05) Wow. And that gratitude really does change everything when our mindset is changed. Do you have any other tips that you use then for meal planning or logistics?   Because you can introduce us to your family as well. You've got quite a few kids with your husband.   Katie Reid: (9:05 - 11:47) We do. We have five kids. The oldest is almost 21. She's a girl. Our youngest is a girl also, and she's almost nine. And then we have three boys in the middle, 18, 16, and 12.   And so, we are a lively and a loud family. I think for me with meal planning, I actually do enjoy cooking and my daughter had a lot of culinary training. So, I know some women are just like, it happens every day and I don't like it.   But what I often do with our busy schedule is on Saturday or maybe Sunday afternoon, I like to cook things in bulk. So, maybe I'll make a soup and some taco meat and put pulled pork in the crock pot so that we can kind of eat off that. And during the week, I kind of batch cook.   So, I don't feel like I'm doing it all the time. And we also from a young age have equipped our kids to make their food. I remember we had someone stay with us, Laura, and they were like almost appalled.   They're like, “I mean, these young kids just got up and made their own food. Where was the mom?” And my husband said, “That's actually what we've trained them to do.”   I mean, they were getting like cereal. The other day, the baby of the family is almost nine and we do probably too much for her as one tends to do with their youngest child. And so, I equipped her and empowered her.   I said, “You know, Lark, you can make your own eggs.” And so, sure enough, she got a stool. I just reminded her to spray the pan and turn off the oven.   And she made herself, you know, eggs with bacon bits in it. And you can see that sense of pride. She was a little hesitant at first.   But I believe in working smarter, not harder. And so, we do divvy up, you know, chores around the house. In fact, I dare not say this too loudly.   But when I started writing, my husband said to our kids who were quite a lot younger at the time, “Guess what? Mom's not doing the dishes anymore. So, you guys are each going to have a night or two. And you're going to do those because we want her to be faithful to what God has also asked her to do. And you guys need to learn how to do this.” And so, Laura, when they first started loading the dishwasher, I had to fold my hands because they were not doing it in the way I would have envisioned.   But it was still getting it done. So, I have this little mantra. If someone else can do it with at least 75 percent, you know, effectiveness, then that should be good enough.   Because I think sometimes as women, we kind of want it my way or the highway. But then we wear ourselves out because we're trying to control or manage everything. And sometimes 75 percent is good enough.   Laura Dugger: (11:48 - 12:21) Katie, you sound like a wonderful mother. I think that's such a gift to your kids. Their studies show doing chores and being more self-sufficient, being trained that way is beneficial to them across the board.   So, I applaud you. Well done. But another one of your sweet spots that you seem to get after is healthy living.   And so, I'd love to know, what are some of your most beneficial lifestyle changes that you've implemented in your family? And now they've led to the greatest results.   Katie Reid: (12:22 - 15:12) Yeah, so, one of the things we do as a family is we go to the chiropractor. And I know that some people have mixed feelings about that, but we love our chiropractor. And, you know, I'll probably get the statistics, you know, not quite right. I'm a creative brain versus a very logical brain. But I do know there are many health benefits to chiropractic care. It boosts your immune system.   I can for me personally, some of the benefits is I used to get vertigo sometimes, which is a terrible thing if you've never had it, where the room is like spinning and I'd have to just lay in bed, which is not a great thing, you know, for our busy lifestyle. And so, I have less vertigo. I can move my head back and forth freely and lots of other things.   But one thing that was interesting, and we did interview my chiropractor on the Martha & Mary Show on the podcast, is there's so many things that can be benefits to it. And at my age, I'm almost 48. I can see 50 from a distance.   And my friends and I, Laura, are talking about our bodies so much. We are now like our moms would do. And even going to the bathroom more regularly can be a benefit of chiropractic care or, you know, your cramps not being as bad, all that.   So, that's one of the things we have done. This year, we are trying to walk a lot more. So, my husband and I and our two youngest children, we have this little half hour route that we do. And we were even doing it in the middle of winter. And then as things have gotten busier, that's fallen a little bit by the wayside, but just fresh air. We have some great conversations.   And the other thing, too, is I don't know if you're like this, Laura, but during COVID, we put on a lot of weight and we didn't realize it. We could see it in other people, but we went to the doctor and I was shocked by what I weighed. And I went to a naturopath and I just said, “Can you help me?”   And so, I thought I was taking good care of myself, Laura. But looking back, I surely was not. And a lot of it was what I was eating.   I was not drinking enough water. So, anyway, that helped to just the education of that our food has such an impact. And so, really it you know, we are not like health freaks by any means, but trying to have more vegetables, some healthy options.   I had no idea what a big deal protein was. I just didn't know, you know, as kids who ate SpaghettiOs and, you know, mac and cheese growing up in the 80s. There just wasn't as much out there about, you know, that connection with what you're putting in your body and how you're feeling.   Laura Dugger: (15:13 - 18:23) That's such a good point. I love hearing these habits and I very much enjoyed that episode that you did with your chiropractor. We'll have to link to that as well in the show notes.   And now a brief message from our sponsor. With over 28 years of experience in real estate, Sue Neihouser of the Sue Neihouser Team is a RE-MAX agent of Central Illinois. And she loves to walk alongside her clients as they unlock new doors.   For anyone local, I highly recommend you call Sue today at 309-229-8831. And you can ask her any real estate questions. 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Thanks for your sponsorship.   Katie, you're such a go-getter and in the midst of homeschooling and writing this book, you also still pursue personal development and spiritual growth. So, do you have any systems or rhythms in place to support that growth?   Katie Reid: (18:24 - 21:43) Yeah, I think a couple of them. I often want to talk to people, talk about the Mary and Martha event. Some people are that way with Bible study and prayer. There are some who just love to study the Bible. There're others who lead with prayer. I've been the Bible study girl. I love to study, you know, as a teacher. Maybe that's just my thing. But prayer was something that I felt like I was always getting like a D minus in. And it's not that I never would, Laura, but, you know, I just have a friend, Lee, who co-hosts The Martha & Mary Show with me, and she is a prayer, a pray-er. And so, one of the things I did was I know accountability is key in developing healthy practices, whether that's physically or spiritually or emotionally.   And so, we started a mom's prayer group at our church that meets most Fridays throughout the year because I knew, I mean, surely I wasn't going to just pray on Fridays. But I knew if I had that group and I was helping lead it and show up that that would be a discipline that would get into my life. And it really has, but it just felt very daunting.   Another tip my friend gave me just with incorporating more prayer is to have like a trigger. So, every time you open a door to pray or every time you interact with water, let it serve as a reminder to pray. And again, I just need that kind of accountability in my life. I can get distracted easily.   And so, that was just another thing that helped me to just have that in the forefront of my mind. And I also feel like having teen and young adult children, you will just start praying much more naturally because you realize that your influence is shifting. You're more of a coach and a support than you are kind of that direct supervisor. And so, God gave me this phrase of like, "Prayer is the way sometimes we got to parenting, but prayer is also what we need to get through parenting."   And so, I have been doing much more prayer lately, but I just encourage the listeners, whether it's Bible study or prayer, which are essential to our spiritual growth, grab a friend and ask them, you know, you could text each other in the mornings, like, "Hey, I'm praying for you about this. Or will you pray about this?" But it is when we link arms, we have more effectiveness, I think, because we're not just trying to do it on our own. And I feel like in our culture, especially with all the pressures of, you know, social media and all of that, we try to be all things to our family, like, you know, grow organic vegetables and sew our kids' clothes and homeschool and you fill in the blank. But yet it's so much more accessible done in community. For example, I love batch cooking. So, maybe I could make an extra lasagna for someone and then I don't love to fold laundry, but maybe my friend comes over and we fold laundry together. I just think we can be so isolated. And we're missing out on sharing our strengths with others and them with us. And I just think family life is best done in community, if at all possible.   Laura Dugger: (21:44 - 22:15) That's so wise and so practical. I love that. Even the tip of when you interact with water to pray. That's really helpful. And speaking of spiritual growth, I do want to highlight some parts of your amazing book, which, as you said, it's entitled, God, What Do I Do? So, I want to just dive into a couple of the sections, beginning with, "God, what do I do with what you've given me?" So, Katie, can you just expound on that topic?   Katie Reid: (22:15 - 23:38) Yeah, for sure. So, we've all been given time, talents, treasures. You've probably heard those three Ts before. And at the end of my life, Laura, I want to be able to stand before the Lord and by His grace say that I was a faithful steward with what He has entrusted me. And I think we often are told, particularly as women, to keep everything in balance. And I don't know about you, Laura, but that just feels like pressure to me. Like, surely I'm going to drop one of these plates I'm spinning. And so, I like to think about it as being a faithful steward with what's right in front of me, because that feels more manageable. And yes, we still need the Lord's help to do that. But right now, we're doing this interview. So, I want to be a faithful steward of that. And then next, I'm going to go hang out with my college roommates and we're going to have a little reunion. And I want to be faithful with that. But I think we can get really overwhelmed when we're just trying to do everything perfectly. And in the study, we talk about faithfully stewarding the people, position, and place that God has put you in or that's before you. And I think that happens one decision at a time. And again, it feels more manageable when we think about it like that.   Laura Dugger: (23:39 - 23:48) I love that. I even love the questions that you ask about those specifics. Do you want to share those three questions?   Katie Reid: (23:49 - 26:27) Yeah. So, we talk about, you know, what people have you been entrusted with? What position have you been entrusted with? And what place have you been entrusted with? And I think that helps us recognize our purpose as well, like in the current season that we're in. But going back to the time, talents and treasures, you know, time, I feel like right now is such a precious commodity. And we talk about, you know, at church, like tithing your finances. But the idea I've heard people explain, what does it look like to tithe your time?   And I can cram so many things into the day that my husband and I are walking through this process of me having more margin in my life, more white space. And that's a part of stewarding our time. It doesn't mean we have to burn out and just run ragged. You know, we see this pattern in Jesus' life. He would minister and then He would retreat and recharge and then He'd minister. And I think there's some unhealth that we see in our culture and even in my own home with sometimes of just the unrealistic expectations I have.   And life happens. We could have a perfectly executed plan. But then this is a true story. The dog ate chocolate and we have to run for an emergency vet visit. Or I don't know about you, Laura, but you know, sometimes my kids want to have deep conversations at a time that is very inconvenient. But we want to take advantage of those times and take that opportunity.   And so, just going before the Lord and saying, "God, you have given me time. You've given me talents. You've given me treasures. And I want to faithfully steward them. Show me how to move forward in a way that honors you." And I think we have to be careful sometimes. I think we need to put some blinders on because what you are called to might be totally different than what your sister is called to or what I'm called to. And that we need to listen and have the abiding relationship with the Lord because we need to faithfully steward what He's asked us to do, not what He's asked someone else to do. And so, I love that word, too. What God has "entrusted" to us, again, could look a lot of different ways. But He doesn't require perfection. That's why Jesus came, because we couldn't do it. And He's with us in it. And we want to move forward with Him as we manage the people and the place and the position that He's entrusted to us.   Laura Dugger: (26:27 - 27:14) Oh, that's so good. And just to dig a little deeper then, too, I feel like I'm in a similar place where I sense the Lord asking me this week, asking me to ask Him, "What pace do you want me to be living at? What pace is healthy and sustainable? And what changes do I need to make?" So, I feel like I'm just on the beginning of this journey. But if you and your husband have already been diving in to margin, which is a word that I feel like I could answer with, and maybe slowing down a little bit, how do you do that? You're a creative as well, and you've got all these ideas and these good things that you want to go after. Do you have any practical parameters or pieces of discernment in place to know how to create margin as well?   Katie Reid: (27:15 - 29:12) Yeah, I think one thing that I am still learning is that “yes" has a cost to it, right? Now, of course, if Jesus asked us to do something, we want to say yes, regardless of the cost. But let's say someone asked me if I would write an article for a website and I'm launching these books. That sounds like a great idea. But Laura, sometimes I forget what that yes will mean. That's going to be at least three hours of time. And so, to almost look at the ask and associate them with time. And so, while that's a great thing, I also have kids that are in sports right now, and I don't want to miss those sports. Or could I use an article I've used before? Do they want original content? And so, I think with our yes' and no's, just thinking about, again, unless it's an obedience thing where the Lord has just made it so clear.   The other thing my husband often says to me is, "OK, Katie, that is a great opportunity. But what is going to come off of your plate to make room for that?" Where I can just keep heaping it on and it's spilling on a potluck when you overfill your plate and it's all spilling out and just making a mess. And so, that's another thing of like, "OK, what will come off?" I also run things by my husband or a close friend to say I have this opportunity for this. "What do you think?" Because sometimes we have those blind spots where we can't see what that might mean in the future. So, kind of a board of advisors, if you will, people who know you well know your personality. And just because it's a good idea doesn't mean it's a bad idea. And that can be so hard, especially if we're good at something. Sometimes we think it's an automatic yes, but we have to evaluate the season that we are in as well.   Laura Dugger: (29:13 - 30:26) Did you know that this podcast is 100% listener supported? We love producing free content that's available to everyone around the world with our monthly newsletters when you sign up for our email list and with our weekly episodes. We pray that this has been a benefit to you, that if any episode has ever impacted you, what we ask is that you will partner with us now and generously and prayerfully give financially before the end of the year.   There're multiple ways to do this online at TheSavvySauce.com. You can donate through Stripe or PayPal or Venmo with just a simple click, or you can send snail mail to us at Savvy Sauce Charities, P.O. Box 101, Roanoke, Illinois, 61561. We hope you choose to support us today.   The word discernment comes to mind with your book. It's a lot of discernment, a lot of these questions as we're turning to God. So, can you share any of the parts of the section that you wrote about, "God, What Do I Do Next?"   Katie Reid: (30:27 - 34:11) Absolutely. You know, I'm a pretty decisive person, but I know a lot of people are not, and they can be overwhelmed. I mean, even at the grocery store, if we're trying to pick out cereal or Band-Aids even, there are so many options that it can just become overwhelming. We're inundated by information. And so, I think when we are not sure what to do next, there are things we actually can decide, even if we don't specifically know what to do about a situation. And that's a lot of what is found in God, What Do I Do?.   And we follow the Israelites as they're entering the Promised Land. They made some not great choices sometimes, and they made some good choices sometimes. But the idea of their leader had died and they needed to know what to do next. And one of the first things they do, we see in Judges 1:1, is they inquire of the Lord. They go to the Lord and ask Him what they're supposed to do. And Laura, we can never go wrong doing that.   I have a dear friend who told me one time, "Katie, I don't like praying out loud because I just have really simple prayers. They are not eloquent." And I reassured her, you know what? SOS prayers totally count. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you do not know what to do next: "Lord, help me. Lord, I need you." You cannot go wrong praying those prayers. And there's actually, the Bible study goes through six decisions we can make, even if we don't know specifically what to do. And the first one in the introductory lesson is the decision to remember. The more kids I've had and the older I've gotten, I get a little more forgetful. I used to be so good at Memory, that game. And now it's like, I don't know, I'm going to pick the same ones every time. We can be forgetful. But when we recount God's faithfulness in the Bible and also what He's done in our own lives, it can help us make more clear-headed decisions. We have this little box in our home that we decorated back in the scrapbooking days. And inside it, we have a couple pictures and objects that remind us of things God has done for us in the past. One of the things He had asked us to do when we did not have much money, we were getting ready to move across the country and we had two vehicles. And we could have really used the money from the vehicle, one of our vehicles, but the Lord put on both my heart and my husband's heart to give away a vehicle.   And so many people, even Christian believers close to us, Laura, were like, "I don't know, that doesn't seem very wise." But we knew God's voice. We knew what He was asking and it was such a blessing in it. And so, we have a picture of that car, and we have that in the box. And so, I have not done a great job of pulling the box out a lot, especially with our younger kids. But it's just kind of those memorial stones of "Remember how God did this."   I remember one time we were having car difficulties, and I told the family, I said, "You know, wouldn't it be great if someone at church just handed us an envelope with the money we need to repair this vehicle?" And my kids kind of rolled their eyes. "Oh, there's mom and her big faith again." And Laura, wouldn't you know it, someone came up to my husband and said, "We just want to gift you this." And it was like $200 and it was exactly what we needed. And so, it's like stories like that to remember God has been faithful in the past. He will continue to be faithful, even if I don't know specifically what to do about a situation. He will be with me in it.   Laura Dugger: (34:12 - 34:42) Wow, that is incredible. And those spiritual markers build confidence and faith in us with our own journey. But like you said, passing them along to the next generation, that is huge and sharing these stories of God's faithfulness. And this is just such a small sample of your book, because I just want to make sure we highlight one other piece, but you share this insight about one part of the question, "God, what do I do to encourage those around me?"   Katie Reid: (34:43 - 36:25) Yes. So, we look in Judges 4, we met a judge Deborah and there was a military commander named Barak. And so, Deborah was a prophetess and judge, and she goes to Barak and reminds him of what God has already told him. Isn't that a good friend? And she said, "Hey, hasn't God said," and then reminds him. And you know what I love about this is we see this collaboration for the Kingdom.   And maybe it's more of an exhortation than an encouragement. But then later on in Judges 5, there's the song that Deborah and Barak sing. And part of the song is they are calling out those that helped them in battle. And, you know, it's an encouragement. They also call out those who didn't help in a different kind of call out way. But sometimes it bolsters our faith.   If someone else speaks into our life and says, "I see this in you." And a lot of times we think that encouragement, but we don't give voice to it. And I can look back over my life when people have taken the time to encourage me. It's like we cling to those words to keep going. Something we do at our church is the last Sunday of the month we have testimony time. And it is so encouraging to hear what God is doing in other people's lives. And in our own struggles, it can really bolster our faith to keep holding on and to celebrate what He's doing in them. So, I think giving credit to God for what He's done in testimony can really help encourage those around us as well.   Laura Dugger: (36:26 - 37:12) Wow, that is awesome. I love that you do that at your church. Such a practical way to live out so much of the Bible that talks about sharing His story, sharing His faithfulness, and that we overcome Satan by the blood of the Lamb, which is already taken care of, and the word of our testimony. That's so powerful. And Katie, you're just fascinating and multifaceted. And there's a piece of your bio that I just love. You say that you're an "Inspiration Doula". So, I want to hear some of your favorite ways, whether it's questions or stories or bits of wisdom, to share so that you can encourage creatives, which is hopefully all of us because we're created in our Creator God's image.   Katie Reid: (37:14 - 40:11) You know, Laura, I love to see what God, how He has wired different people and encouraged them to share that gift with the world. I love holding the ladder for people so they can climb higher and do more. And sometimes I think on this crazy journey of podcasting and writing and speaking, sometimes I get the sense that God is allowing me to walk through these doors so that I can turn around and help someone else do it but even go further and do more than I have.   Nothing brings me more joy than seeing someone using their giftings. For example, we had a writing retreat recently that really turned into a spiritual renewal retreat. And one of my friends, she is very content to stay home with her kids. She is pretty introverted, but God has given her these talents that she is using more and more. For example, she directed a skit that's, you know, at our church for Easter and did such a great job. And she has written this book that's kind of like a Little House on the Prairie-esque book. And she was working on it at the writing retreat. And, you know, she's around these other women that are speaking all over the country and doing all these things. And so, some way she's like, "What am I doing here?"   And we reassured her she was right where she should be. And so, this fall she's going to teach this class using her book with homeschool students. And then they're going to write their own books. And Laura, I just think it's so fun to see her using what God has placed in her hands in her sphere of influence. And so, I love to—a lot of times people just need that nudge and a little bit of cheerleading to take those next brave steps. I also sometimes they just need to see somebody else doing it to realize that they can do it too.   And again, it can look so many different ways from having people into your home. I have a friend named Cherry and she started a ministry called "Welcome to the Table" where once a month she welcomes women into her home. They share a meal and it has just exploded because people are hungry literally and figuratively for that kind of community. So, a lot of times my coaching looks like encouragement, looks like some practical steps that they can take. A lot of times creatives are not finishers. And I have this weird blend of creativity and administration.   And I just love to help people kind of have a roadmap for what would it look like to get it done. And so many people do not set deadlines, Laura. They're like, "Yes, I'm going to write that book. Or yes, I'm going to start that event. Or yes, I'm going to start a book club." But then they don't give themselves a deadline. So, even just that little tip of like tell somebody else your deadline can really help get the wheels turning.   Laura Dugger: (40:11 - 40:41) That's good. Again, such practical advice. And Katie, you are such a natural encourager. There's even a joy or lightheartedness in your voice and a warmth. And I love how you come alongside others and help develop them and see their dreams fulfilled. So, I love that generosity of spirit. But I also want to hear what else is coming next for you, including, will you tell us about this novel that's becoming a movie?   Katie Reid: (40:42 - 42:40) Yes. So, interestingly enough, when I launched my first book, Made Like Martha came out in 2018. And then I had this idea for a book about Deborah from Judges. Well, wouldn't you know, here we are seven years later and that book is finally coming out. So, in the meantime, as I was encountering a lot of closed doors about this particular book, I was like, "Well, I'm a creative and I'm a writer. And if I can't write nonfiction, I guess I'll try fiction."   And so, I wrote a Hallmark-like story called A Very Bavarian Christmas. We self-published it. It came out in 2020. And funny that God knew that people actually needed something lighthearted with a happy ending because I wrote it in 2019. And then when it came out, people were hunkered down and just needed that kind of feel good type of clean rom-com. And so, I call this the little book that could, Laura, because literally I got an email from Carlos from California and that it went to my spam folder. And it surely sounded like spam, but what Carlos said is, "Our team has read your book and we would like to purchase the movie rights." And so, sometime in the future, it will likely be on UP TV. There's going to be a movie based on my novel.   And then the sequel, A Very Bavarian Summer, has recently come out. July 5th was its release date. And it's just been such a fun journey. So, a publisher ended up picking up the series. And I was just as surprised as anyone. I was hoping it would be a movie. I kind of wrote it like that. And again, there was many voices saying, "Yeah, you know, you're not a fiction writer. So, let's kind of see how it goes." But I just knew that God had given me this story and that anything is possible. And it wasn't a guarantee. It would all turn out how I thought it would. But it's been a very fun and exciting journey for sure.   Laura Dugger: (42:41 - 42:52) That's incredible. So excited for you. I have to keep us posted for when we can see that. But where else can we go after this conversation to continue learning more from you?   Katie Reid: (42:53 - 43:51) Well, the best place is at my website, katiemreid.com. And Reid is R-E-I-D. And if you subscribe, listeners, to my website, I send out a good newsletter, I call it, once a month with all the things. I'm also on Instagram @katiem_reid. And then my books are available, Made Like Martha, God, What Do I Do?, A Very Bavarian Christmas, and A Very Bavarian Summer. And so, we're also pitching another Bible study. So, hopefully in a year or so there will be some more. But I love to resource people. My desire, whether I am writing nonfiction or fiction, is to see captives set free. Because Jesus has set me free. And I long for others to live that abundant life with Jesus. And so, that thread is throughout each resource we offer. And I would love to connect with listeners over my website or online.   Laura Dugger: (43:52 - 44:17) I'll make sure to link to all of that in the show notes. I love that, setting the captives free, joining that good work that Jesus is doing. And Katie, you already know that we're called The Savvy Sauce. Because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight or discernment. So, as my final question for you today, what is your savvy sauce?   Katie Reid: (44:18 - 45:12) Well, I am bad at small talk. I like to go deep fast. And so, I feel like my savvy sauce is asking meaningful questions. Whether that be of my spouse or my kids. And really getting to know their heart and what makes them tick. We call them quality questions.   And I think people are willing to open up when they feel safe, when they feel seen, and when they feel known. And so, I love to just kind of dive in deep. In fact, my husband and I will joke if we're out on a double date or something. I'll just say, "Listen, I'm bad at small talk. So, can we talk about fill in the blank?" And so, I think that's one of my savvy sauces. It might annoy some people, I guess. But I think it's really fun to watch someone talk about something they're passionate about. And just get to know them better.   Laura Dugger: (45:13 - 45:52) Amen to that. I love that so much. I do not think it's obnoxious or annoying or anything. I actually very much appreciate when we first met through Justin and Jenny Moss. And Justin's been a repeat guest, so I'll link to his episodes as well. But we met at their daughter's wedding. And I was instantly drawn to you. And it was near the end of the night, so we didn't get to spend as much time together as I hoped. But you have that magnetic personality. And I love even the gifts of your decisiveness. And the way that you're able to articulate all of your wisdom and share it with us. It was such a blessing. So, thank you for being my guest today.   Katie Reid: (45:53 - 46:04) Laura, thank you so much. And I love what you're doing with The Savvy Sauce podcast. And you are just shining and in your element. And it's so evident. And I just appreciate you.     Laura Dugger: (46:04 – 49:49) Thank you, Katie. One more thing before you go, have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you, but it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there's absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior, but God loved us so much. He made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life. We could never live and died in our place for our sin.   This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished. If we choose to receive what he has done for us, Romans 10:9 says, “that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   So, you pray with me now. Heavenly father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you.   Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus name we pray.   Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me. So, me for him, you get the opportunity to live your life for him.   And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you're ready to get started.   First, tell someone, say it out loud, get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes and Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it.   You can start by reading the book of John. Also get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you.   We want to celebrate with you too. So, feel free to leave a comment for us here. If you did make a decision to follow Christ, we also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “in the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

Friends of the Rosary,In today's Gospel (Matthew 21:23–27), the chief priests and elders question Jesus: “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?”They missed the fact that Jesus speaks with authority of being God himself, as he said to the followers of John the Baptist, as we learned yesterday on Gaudete Sunday.“Go and tell John what you hear and see:the blind regain their sight,the lame walk,lepers are cleansed,the deaf hear,the dead are raised,and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”It's the same God who says, “Lazarus, come out!” (John 11:43), and the dead man comes out of the grave. He rebukes the wind there is calm (Mark 4:39).And Christ's authority is the wisdom of his Church.“If we are simply the guardians of one interesting philosophical perspective among many, then we are powerless. Our power comes—and this remains a great mystery—only when we speak with the authority of Jesus Christ,” Bishop Barron writes.Ave MariaCome, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠December 15, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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Todaywe are moving into the final section of Ephesians chapter 4:17–32. In theseverses, we learn that the Christian—the believer in Jesus Christ—is not onlycalled to walk in unity within the body of Christ (vv. 1-16), but also to walkdifferently from the world around us, from those who are unsaved. Paul refersto these unbelievers as “the Gentiles”—those who do not know God, who do notfollow Jesus Christ, and who have never been spiritually regenerated. Inthe first part of this section, verses 17–19, which we will be looking at overthe next few days, Paul gives a vivid description of how the Gentiles walk—howthey live. And his message is clear: as followers of Jesus Christ, we are to bedifferent. In verse 17, Paul exhorts believers not to walk as the Gentileswalk. He describes their lives as empty in their thinking, darkened inunderstanding, alienated from the life of God because of ignorance andspiritual blindness. He goes on to describe a lifestyle marked by moralinsensitivity, impurity, and greed. (Read the above verses again.) Myfriend, that is a very apt description of much of America today. Many peoplehave little understanding of spiritual truth—of the Bible, of God, or of livinga life marked by respect and responsibility. Instead, they live selfishly,seeking only to please themselves, always wanting more—more possessions, morestatus, more of the newest and the best. That is exactly what Paul isdescribing. And he makes it clear that as believers, we should be different.Yes, we are to walk in unity as a body of believers, but we are not to walk asthe Gentiles walk. Ibelieve the Bible is a book written to be obeyed, not merely studied ormemorized. That is why we repeatedly encounter words like “therefore” and“wherefore.” In fact, between Ephesians 4:1 and Ephesians 5:24, those wordsappear at least eight times. Paul is essentially saying that because of whatChrist has done for us—especially in the first three chapters and the firsthalf of chapter 4—there is now a clear responsibility for how we are to liveand walk for Jesus Christ. TheApostle James reminds us of this truth in James 1:22-25, where he tells us tobe doers of the Word and not hearers only. Otherwise, we are like someone wholooks in a mirror, notices what needs to be fixed, and then walks away withoutdoing anything about it. That is not how God intends us to live. Jesus Himselfwarned that hearing the Word without obeying it is like building a house onsand (Matthew 7:24-27). Our lives should be different. Thefact that we have been called in Christ (Ephesians 1:18) should motivate us towalk in unity (Ephesians 4:1–16). The fact that we have been raised fromspiritual death (Ephesians 2:1–10) should motivate us to walk in purity(Ephesians 4:17–5:7). Paul also reminds us in Romans 6:4, that because we havebeen identified with Christ in His death, we are now called to walk in newnessof life. It is a different life altogether. Weare alive in Christ. We are no longer dead in our sins. Therefore, we are toput off the old self and put on the new self (Ephesians 4:22-24). Just as Jesuscommand that Lazarus have his grave clothes removed (John 11:44), we too are totake off the old grave clothes of our former life and put on the grace clothesof our new life in Christ. We are to walk in God's wonderful and marvelousgrace. AsPaul begins this section of Scripture in verses 17–19, it comes as a strongwarning—a negative admonition. We are no longer to walk as the Gentiles walk.We will be exploring this more in the coming days. Itrust that today you will determine with all your heart to be a follower ofJesus Christ who lives a different life. Godbless!

John 11:11 This He said, and after that He said to them, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I go, so that I may awaken him out of sleep." The love of God that is the Light of the world, knew Lazarus had not died the death that occurs because of sin, but had “fallen asleep.” Love was going to awaken him. This must have excited Jesus! Jesus wasn't concerned about any danger to His life, as the disciples were. His eyes were on what the Father was doing—displaying His glory in His son. God had given Him authority over life and death, and it had been revealed to Him that this sickness of Lazarus and the despair of the sisters was the perfect setting for this hope-inspiring expression of love. Blindness is a great darkness, but death in the grave is a greater darkness to conquer. Jesus expects to see His Father work through Him. As we live to love with Jesus, we also can expect Jesus to work through us for His glory. We have hope because we know that Jesus can awaken those who are spiritually dead and in darkness. Don't let someone's spiritual state discourage or disillusion you. All He has to do is speak and the dead will hear.

John 11:14-27 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Susan Scott's sermon starts us with Israel's period of exile in Babylon, where Jerusalem has fallen, the temple is destroyed, and the people feel like God has abandoned them without hope. Ezekiel reminds the Israelites that God has not forgotten them. God keenly knows their suffering and Showed Ezekiel a vision of hope in the valley of dry bones that could be made to dance. God is greater than death and Israel will live again, even though that will still take decades. Eventually God's people return, rebuild, and there is a revival of the people. We see the same theme 600 years later in the John scripture with Jesus's resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus waits until after Lazarus dies to come back a perform a miracle. Jesus, like God to Ezekiel, speaks words of hope and faith to those mourning Lazarus and regretting Jesus's delayed response. We too, much wait patiently with faith and hope that God will make good on their promises even when our circumstances appear bleak. Remember that God is greater than death, greater than our problems, and when God is at work there is always hope.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 13th of December, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Gospel of John 11:17:”So when Jesus came, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days.” We are talking here about Jesus' friend, Lazarus. He had already been buried for four days. In the Middle East, in the early days, when somebody died, they had to bury him the very same day, because of the heat in the Middle East, the body starts to decay. Lazarus had already been buried for four days. Remember Mary and Martha? ”Oh Lord, if only you had been here on time you could have healed him.” Of course we know what happened. Yes, Jesus prayed and Lazarus came out of the tomb. I have been to Israel, I have been to the place where the tomb is, and I've actually climbed down into that very tomb where Lazarus lay and the Lord called him out and he was instantly resurrected. Folks, death has lost it's sting. I'm talking to somebody today who's afraid to die, if you know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, you have nothing to fear. If we look at 1 Corinthians 15:55, the Bible says: “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” There is no victory for the devil. I want to say to you that if you are walking with the Lord as your Personal Saviour and your Best Friend and you are having communion with Him every day, then you've got nothing to fear. Paul said in Philippians 1:21: ”For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” In other words, what we always say here, tongue in cheek, you cannot frighten a Christian with heaven, can you? No, no! If we live, we live for Christ, if we die we go home to heaven, and I want to reassure somebody that is very afraid of death. You don't have to be afraid of death. It's a continuation of the life that you are living. It's only going to be so much sweeter and so much more full of love and peace. So if you are living in the Spirit, if your everyday affairs concern the Lord, whether you're driving a vehicle, whether you're building something, whatever you might be doing, if the Lord is constantly with you, when you die, that's just going to continue. There is no big jump, no big movement, no, a continuation of a simplistic life lived in the Spirit of God.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day.Goodbye.

Description:Peace can feel elusive — globally, socially, personally. So what does it look like to reclaim it? And how do we rise when everything feels beyond dead? In this encore episode, we look back on one of our most galvanizing conversations from our For the Love of Peace series with Father James Martin — Jesuit priest, bestselling author, and one of the most trusted spiritual voices in America. Together, Jen and Father Martin explore what a centuries-old story still teaches us today. Rooted in the raising of Lazarus, their discussion unfolds into a modern invitation: What are we willing to let die so that we can live? Drawing on grief, mystery, advocacy, and the disruptive tenderness of Jesus, this conversation reaches for peace in the places that feel buried — in the church, in our communities, in ourselves. They talk candidly about: why Jesus still disorients us (and why that's good) the comfort and challenge of real resurrection why faith should push us toward the margins, not away from them and how letting old patterns die brings us closer to peace If you're hungry for spiritual clarity, exhausted by harmful religion, or longing for a God who feels like a deep breath — this episode is a balm. Father Martin's humanity and integrity remind us what faith can still be: hopeful, liberating, trustworthy. May this encore meet you where you are — in grief, confusion, curiosity, or longing — and call you to come forth into peace, presence, and new life. Thought-provoking Quotes: “We're called to reach out to people who feel—and who are—marginalized and excluded. That's pretty clear in the gospels. For Jesus there's no ‘us and them,' there's just ‘us.' He's about making the community into an us.” — Father James Martin “Jesus is fully human and fully divine. And it's the fully human part that a lot of people have a hard time with. He weeps, he gets frustrated, he gets tired — and we have to keep those two things in tension, because if we lose sight of either one we risk not really understanding who he is.”— Father James Martin “What are the things in my life — patterns, behaviors, resentments — that I have to let die? What do I want to leave in the tomb? And can I trust that God is calling me to something new?” — Father James Martin “So much of the Christian message is forgiveness — letting resentment, bitterness, and grudges die. That does lead to peace. ‘Peace be with you' isn't just comfort — it's invitation, it's transformation, it's listening to God and letting things go.”— Father James Martin Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans - https://amzn.to/494t9Uo The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life by Father James Martin - https://amzn.to/3Kn8KAI Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone by Father James Martin – https://amzn.to/44nfAwK Transgender People Can Be Baptized Catholic  Reuters Article – https://www.reuters.com/world/transsexuals-can-be-baptized-catholic-serve-godparents-vatican-says-2023-11-08/ Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle by Father James Martin – https://amzn.to/3KS1c9a Mary Karr – https://www.marykarr.com/   The Seven Storey Mountain byThomas Merton – https://amzn.to/44TmdXL Dorothy Day — https://www.dorothydayguild.org/dorothy-day7ce4a03b Guest's Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesmartinsj/?hl=en Twitter - https://x.com/JamesMartinSJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FrJamesMartin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesmartinsj?lang=en Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True Christian love is seen when believers step into the lives of others with willingness and humility. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar reflect on Paul's call to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep, explaining that this invitation requires believers to engage rather than sit on the sidelines. Oscar notes that Christian unity is central to the verse's context and that rejoicing with others can be harder than sharing in sorrow, especially when personal struggles make joy feel costly. Yet choosing to celebrate another's blessing reveals spiritual maturity and self-control. Every triumph, setback, and moment of weakness becomes a chance to draw near to the Lord and allow Him to shape emotions that may take time to follow.The guys consider how Jesus held joy and sorrow together, fully aware of human frailty while grieving the consequences of sin. E.Z. feels convicted to fast and focus more intentionally on unbelievers, asking how Christians can enter the world of the lost without compromising truth. They look to Paul's ability to understand cultural longings and failures, using them as bridges for the gospel. Ray explains that remembering his own lostness helps him understand the fear and uncertainty many experience. God has placed eternity in every heart, and recognizing this longing helps believers speak with compassion and awareness.They return to the call to weep with those who weep, affirming that empathy must not replace truth. Caring for someone in pain should include a willingness to point them toward the gospel gently and the reality of sin. Jesus models this balance as He weeps over Jerusalem and over Lazarus, entering real grief even while knowing the outcome. The group notes how often believers bypass lament and rush to quick answers, yet genuine compassion requires presence and patience. Followers of Christ are invited to meet others where they are and resist shallow comfort that avoids accountability.The guys then consider what it means to enter into another person's joy. Rejoicing may require facing inner barriers such as envy or disappointment, yet choosing celebration strengthens unity and encourages growth in others. Christian joy is rooted not in circumstances but in trust that God is working for good. Heaven rejoices when a sinner repents, and believers share in that unity of purpose. Joy and sorrow often coexist in the Christian life, forming a rhythm shaped by hope in Christ's return. Though coldness and criticism come easily, spiritual maturity chooses service, compassion, and unity for the glory of God.Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

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We're so excited for our deep dive of KJ Charles's The Magpie Lord, first in her magical, gothic series, A Charm of Magpies. We talk about the clear chops displayed in this romance --strong plotting, complex characterization, and a beautiful understanding of what happily ever after looks like. And yes, we get to the tattoos. Obviously.Don't forget--you can buy the Fated Mates Best of 2025 Book Pack from our friends at Pocket Books Shop in Lancaster, PA, and get eight of the books on the list! Scoundrel Take Me Away and Lazarus, Home from War (independently published) are not in the box. As always, you can add additional romances, or one of Sarah's books to your box. If you want other people to discuss great romance series, maybe you want to join our Patreon? You get an extra monthly episode from us and access to the incredible readers and brilliant people on the Fated Mates Discord! Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon. You can also ask for it as a gift, or give it as one at fatedmates.net/gift.Our next read along will be Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, from your local indie, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.NotesWe were lucky enough to speak to KJ Charles about her work and her pathway through romance as part of our Trailblazers series. Listen to that interview here.It's been the snowiest start to winter in Chicago since 1978! The Great Lakes can freeze, kind of. Here's what the Great Lakes ice prediction for this year. The Ice Fishing town hall meeting, as promised. Heated Rivalry is great and Jen (and everyone else) thinks you should watch it. The Magpie Lord was published in 2013 by Samhain Publishing, which shut down in 2016.SponsorsZara Doyle, author of Bianca and Her Wolf, available in print, ebook, audio or

Join us for the awe-inspiring conclusion to the story of Lazarus, where Jesus showcases his divine power over death, turning mourning into joy and proving that he is the resurrection and the life.In the second part of the story of Lazarus, Jesus arrives in Bethany to find his friend has died. Despite the sorrow and disbelief surrounding him, Jesus demonstrates his power over death, bringing Lazarus back to life and offering a profound testament to the resurrection and the life he embodies.Today's Bible verse is John 11:25, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journey with us as we uncover the first part of Lazarus' story, where Jesus teaches a powerful lesson on divine timing and trust in God's greater plan amidst urgency and grief.In the first part of the story of Lazarus, we explore the themes of patience and divine timing as Jesus receives news of his friend's grave illness. Despite the urgency, Jesus waits, illustrating the profound trust in God's greater plan and the purpose behind the delay.Today's Bible verse is 2 Peter 3:9, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” And then he raised Lazarus from the dead. What does John 11 tell us about God and his governance of history?… Download Audio