Podcasts about Living Christ

Today on the first day after Pascha, we have the testimony of the faith of Thomas. Thomas, one who would be an Apostle and later a Saint, is given too often a bad wrap in some circles being referred to as "doubting Thomas." If Thomas was "doubting Thomas" then all of Christ's disciples were "doubting disciples." And we, His adopted sons and daughters must be labeled the same. The Christian journey is one from unbelief to belief every day. The key to our faith maturing and our believing is by placing ourselves in a position of encountering our risen Savior daily. For it is only the very real experience of the Living Christ that grants faith and heals the human soul.

Sunday PM ServiceLuke 24:36-53I. The Appearance of ChristII. The Assurances from ChristIII. The Assignment by ChristIV. The Ascension of ChristSupport the show

Send us a text194 Bonus Episode (Sister Episode): The Living ChristThis Easter they read The Living Christ at our Sacrament meeting on Easter Sunday. It sent energy immediately through my body over and over again. I´ve heard it read before, but never with this kind of energy! So today I am reading it, for you my listeners, and I am talking about Christ! Next episode will be 2025-05-05 and it will include a meditation! If you like this podcast please share it with a friend! Share the Light. Spread the Light. Shine!LDS AND MEDIUM PODCAST BACKGROUND:I was born into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or LDS for short. All my life I felt awkward and out of place, not because of my religion, but because of my spiritual gifts. It was hard to combine the idea of what first seemed like two separate worlds. So my whole life I have tried. I have learnt more about my gifts, and stayed faithful to my faith. But then I heard people left the church because it seems impossible to combine the two. So I am here, to try and mend the rift. To show that it is possible to be both LDS and to have, and use, our spiritual gifts. I am not alone on this journey, but my sister, who just is waking up to her spiritual gifts is by my side and she will also share her story.Jesus Christ, our older brother, was a healer. He asked us to love one another. So let´s follow in his footsteps. Please join me on this journey, let´s make a community of strong spiritual LDS, or whatever religion you belong to, and all work together to make this world a better place.If you like what I do, then you can find me here:https://linktr.ee/ldsandmediumIf you have words of support or stories that you anonymously want me to share please write me at ldsandmedium@gmail.com. I will try and answer all your emails BUT I am very busy with my life and I hope you can have some patience with me.If you would like access to the Podcast before it is released, all the bonuses and extra trainings and the meditation prayers as an mp3 you can support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ldsandmedium or send a Donation through Paypal. It will also be available as an archive that you can subscribe to on https://payhip.com/LDSandMediumDISCLAIMER: This Podcast is not official LDS doctrine, nor is it in any way financially supported by the LDS church. All the content is either our own personal thoughts and reflections or stories from our lives or the lives of others. Any quotes included will come from the Bible, The Book of Mormon or other scriptures, Church publications, hymns, General Conference or spiritual sites. This podcast is also for entertainment purposes only and you are always the one responsible for actions you decide in your own life, as we are all responsible always only for ourselves. Support the show

Pastor Greg expounds on the events following the resurrection and the way Jesus appears to his disciples and followers to encourage us all to come before Jesus just as we are, knowing that he'll meet us there to comfort and restore us into who we're called and created to be.

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Up the carpenter went to Jerusalem, knowing full well why. It was time, HIS time, the time, the eternal time as appointed when a world changing event would happen.It was to be the end of his earthly journey, a time for the transition between the Jesus of history and the Christ of Glory.There came that time in the Garden of Gethsemane where he went to pray. He asked his disciples to participate, to watch with him, to stay awake with him. Not knowing the incredible events about to happen, they slept. But the Master prayed, communed with the Father. How wonderful the humanity of Jesus the Christ in Gethsemane. As man, he knew the incredible suffering and agony to come, the crucifixion which would happen and he prayed to the Father:LET THIS CUP PASS FROM MELet there be another way to introduce your love and saving grace rather than crucifixion. But the answer was clear, the plan in place. There would be no change.Perhaps that was the greatest expression and revelation of the WILL of God at work. The plan of salvation would begin with Him, Jesus of Nazareth so that all men might know that He was indeed the SON OF GOD.And so, in blessed surrender, the soon to be Christ of Glory uttered this incredible prayer:NOT MY WILL BUT THY WILL BE DONEOn earth even as it is in heaven. He was ready, and willing.Jesus of Nazareth loved Jerusalem as all Jews do. There stood the temple, the holiest place on earth to the Jews, the earthly abiding place of the HOLY OF HOLIES. It was ordained so by the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and it was the place, the center for the longing, the love and the passion of all Jews. Jerusalem, the one and only Jerusalem, the City of David.Jesus of Nazareth poured out His love on the city and its people so very special to him. He passionately lamented how he would love to take the city and its people under his wing and to show them what he firmly believed was the way, the truth, and the life, allnew things. There would be from God through him a new creation possible, all thingsand people born again, a fresh and vital spirituality. But before these new gifts fromGod could become universal, a tragic and horrific event must occur followed by themost miraculous and wonderful event in the history of mankind.HE had dined in Jerusalem with his disciples, a loving Last Supper to commemoratethe event to come, the celebration of his body and his blood. That communion of thedisciples and the Lord, that spiritual fellowship celebrated vicariously with bread andwine, was the end event for them but only the beginning of a lifelong celebration for us.Roman soldiers found him in Gethsemane. There came the mockery of trial andinterrogation before Pilate and Herod. The world knows of the hands–washing, therefusal to make the decision of death for a just and innocent man and the offering tothe people of a choice between Jesus of Nazareth and a convicted criminal. The crowdof course chose the criminal.Then came the walk to the cross, the VIA DOLOROSA, the way of sorrow still todaycommemorated in Jerusalem by the 12 Stations of the Cross. When His cross becametoo heavy to bear, another carried it for him. Crowds lined the way, watching andlistening, some mocking, some wailing, all perhaps sensing this was no ordinary mannor would there be any ordinary crucifixion. But none could know that the world couldchange.And so, the cruelest and most brutal death possible occurred for an innocent man, apublic crucifixion. Roman soldiers nailed Jesus of Nazareth to that wooden cross.It seems ironic indeed, does it not, that a man who lived and worked with wood died abrutal death on wood itself.He hung on that cross for hours, a criminal on each side. The sky grew dark and itwas as though the earth and all in it mourned. The Christ of Glory hung in utteragony, and the horrific pain he experienced caused Him to utter these unforgettablewords:MY GOD, MY GOD WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN MEWHY?So alone, in utter agony, feeling even that the FATHER had forsaken Him. It isimpossible to know how He felt, how awful that death must have been for Him. But Hewas man, human. We as humans like him can understand the cruelty of man and thesuffering and agony he suffered in death as many of us have. HE took on the sufferingof mankind on that Golgotha Hill. So many who loved him watched, mourned andprayed, never really knowing that this tragic crucifixion would turn into a gloriousResurrection.It seemed indeed that in that darkest moment, God Himself had departed, forsaken.Perhaps it was, as some scholars think that this Holy God could not look upon theultimate and tragic event as they were laid on him the sins of the world. On that cross, in the blood and tortured flesh of the body of the Son of God, in that death unto sin were in fact the sins of the world, all of them and all of ours. That final bloody act of remission and propitiation had to be finished. There had to be that tumultuous and cataclysmic collision of worlds, when heaven and earth became one through Him. For hours, He suffered in agony and pain. His precious body was exposed, mutilated and mocked. He was crowned in the ultimate sarcasm with a crown of thorns to mock the claim of:KING OF THE JEWS.Roman soldiers taunted him, challenging him to use His miraculous powers to come down from the cross, laughing all the while. They cast lots for his garments and treated in cavalier style this world changing event as ordinary, the crucifixion and death of yet another fanatic, yet another would be Messiah as there were so many of them in that day. Never could these men know what would happen on the third day.And so He died and as He was removed from the cross, there came mercifully and lovingly Joseph of Arimathea to claim the body, something which rarely happened in early Roman times, so that Jesus of Nazareth could be buried in His very own tomb. And there He lay as all who knew him, loved, followed and believed in Him mourned. There was perhaps that day a sense of no hope, the law so tragic that HE would never be replaced. Like doubting Thomas, none really believed what would happen that third day.But on that third day, they hurried, they ran to the tomb, the women did. They were so anxious lovingly to attend His body. Instead, they found in the tomb the Angel of the Lord. The stone which had covered the tomb had been rolled back. The event was so terrifying it overwhelmed the Roman guards. The women announced that they had come looking for Jesus of Nazareth, He who had been crucified, buried and laid in this tomb. They demanded to know who took His body. But the Angel of the Lord said to them, words which would change the world:HE IS NOT HERE HE IS RISENHE IS ALIVE. Death as we know it had no power over Him. For millions, that is impossible for us to believe. But for us who do and especially those of us never having seen, heard or been in His physical presence, we who believe the truth and reality of the Resurrection are entitled to the power and the eternal victory over death even as it was with Him. Even as He returned to the Father, so shall we at our appointed time be with Him and the Father as well. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a myth, not symbolic, but the most real event in all of human history.The Apostle Paul states that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most fundamental event, the crux of Christianity. If, says Paul, there was no Resurrection, then Christianity is a farce and more importantly our FAITH is in vain. If the Resurrection was myth, or symbolic and not real, actual, factual, a bodily resurrection, then our faith is in vain. But thank the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, as Paul did, that the Resurrection was real, it endures with everlasting power even now and for allveternity. OUR FAITH IS NOT IN VAIN. The tomb was empty and the empty lives of all mankind could now be filled with the power of this incredible resurrection. The words again which changed the world:HE IS NOT HERE! HE IS RISEN!And so came the Resurrection witness. The resurrected and risen Christ was seen, heard, touched, and otherwise fully experienced as living once again. There were those who doubted, demanding proof. They touched the nail pierced hands and the side pierced with that Roman spear. And they said with the words of doubting Thomas:MY LORD AND MY GODTheir eyes were opened and they recognized Him. They fellowshipped with Him and ate with Him. And He said to them “why are you disturbed and troubled.” Why do such doubts and questionings arise in your hearts? He told them to see His hands and feet and know that it is I MYSELF. No mere spirit, He said, has flesh and bones as I have. His disciples were filled with sheer joy and marvel. Their minds were open to understand Him and the Scriptures. Now said the Resurrected Christ, you are witnesses of these things. Go and preach this wonderful event and our message to all nations. He blessed them and sent them.GO YE, He said, into all of the world and preach the Gospel to everyman, to the Jew first but then to the Gentiles. TO ALL MANKIND. The saving power of the Resurrection was for everyone. So many of us doubt in some ways even today. We see through a glass darkly, said Paul. Our understanding of these things is limited, human here and now. But hereafter, we will know, really know when we see HIM:FACE TO FACEBlessed are those who have never seen and believe!There is nothing in this world like this belief, the outpouring of the saving grace of the Resurrection. The power of life and life eternal through Him is the most powerful force on earth. It comes by acceptance and an open heart, the outpouring of this transforming love. It has been my blessing and I hope and pray that you have had such an encounter with THE LIVING CHRIST, that you have experienced the forgiveness of the cross and that you have accepted and believed in the power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is Easter, that is what Easter means. It is life anew, one born again. A decision to encounter is the most important decision any person can make. It changes life here and it creates life hereafter. It allows the unfolding of the Kingdom of God now and fellowship in that Kingdom for eternity. We become ONE WITH HIM now, and then forevermore.And so, we who believe sing on Easter Sunday and all year long:CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAYHALLELUJAH!Let the heavens and the earth sing with joy and praise and fill the mind and heart with the power and love of the Resurrection. May the meaning of Easter be with you always, and firmly fasten in your mind the words of the angel, the Messenger of God who stated to those women so many years ago and consequently to all mankind:HE IS NOT HERE!HE IS RISEN!Christ the Lord is in fact risen and our faith is not only NOT in vain but the greatest thing in life. As He was with them in those days following His Resurrection, so He will be with us. His words to that effect are unforgettable.HEAR ME!I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS!EVEN UNTO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!Christ is Risen!HALLELUJAH!

What a gift to worship a living God who can be active in our lives

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In this episode, I hit a wall—and I don't clean it up. I talk about what it feels like to be doing all the “right” things—therapy, journaling, movement, rest, reflection—and still feel like I'm falling apart. I wrestle with the chaos of life, the illusion of control, and that haunting thought: “Is this how it's always going to be?” Along the way, I reflect on a line from Living Buddha, Living Christ that shifted something in me: “It's not a matter of faith. It's a matter of practice.” This isn't an episode with answers. It's one with questions. The kind that stay with you long after you stop recording. If you've ever felt frustrated by the gap between your effort and your peace—this one's for you. As always, I'm not here to give you answers. I'm just here to ask the questions out loud— and maybe help you feel a little less alone in asking yours. If this resonated with you, please take a second to like, subscribe, rate, or review the show— it helps more than you know, and it helps others find these conversations too. If you'd like to connect, you can reach out to me at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or DM at the Clemenz With a "Z" instagram page.  If you would like to support the podcast financially please follow this link: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524 or head over to www.clemenzwithaz.com and buy a sticker or something. Take care of yourself. Be gentle with what you're carrying. And I'll see you in the next one.

The Living Christ, a testimony.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 2-4; Acts 25 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 podcast episode for February 18th, 2025. Today marks day 49 in our journey through the Bible. I'm Hunter, your Bible reading coach, here to spend time with you in the pages of Scripture and to let our hearts be directed towards the one true shepherd, Jesus. In today's reading, we delve into Numbers chapters 3 and 4, where we explore the family lines of Aaron and Moses and their responsibilities, as laid out at Mount Sinai. We also dive into Acts chapter 25, where we follow the trials of Paul, foolishly accused of crimes by the Jewish leaders and standing firm in his faith. This episode invites us to draw near to the living Christ and reflect on the purpose and sense that can be found in participating in His life. Join us as we pray, reflect, and find encouragement in His Word. Remember, you are loved. Let's dive in together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It makes no sense. As Felix shares with Agrippa, the situation seems baffling: a religion about a dead man named Jesus, whom Paul insists is alive. Why would anyone put themselves through trial, risk their life, and endure suffering for something that seems nonsensical—a dead religion? Felix is not alone in this confusion; Paul once felt the same way. That is until everything changed. It didn't make sense to Paul either—until he encountered the living Christ. When we truly meet Christ—not as a figure of religion, but as a living, present reality—it all begins to make sense. It's not about a dead man; it's about a Risen Savior. That encounter transforms everything. Are you living as though Christ is merely a name in history, or as the living Lord who reigns today? When we engage with the living Christ, our hearts become aligned with His life and purpose. Sufferings, which bewilder us, find context within His sovereignty. The story makes sense when we experience His living presence. Without it, we're merely following shadows. Yet, it is not Christ who is elusive. He knows us to our core, and His invitation remains: to step off our own thrones and recognize Him upon His. It is through surrender that we experience true freedom and reconciliation. When we open our hearts, we learn we are known and loved, and our stories begin to fit within His redemptive narrative. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. 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  

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As we step into the new year, we're excited to begin a new series, What's Your Next? This particular message focuses on Loving Christ. In every season, there's a next step to grow deeper in faith—whether through the Bible, worship, prayer, or praise. Take a moment to reflect: What's one intentional step you can take this year to grow closer to Christ?

CHIMDI M. OHAHUNA|COMMANDING THE YEAR 2025| RESTORATION Series - DAY 16: BOLDLY DECLARING GOD'S RESTORATION acknowledges Welcome to Day 16 of our Restoration Series. Today, we dive into the powerful message of boasting in the Lord as we testify to His restorative works, as highlighted in Psalm 126:3. When the heathen acknowledge what God is doing in our lives, it is our responsibility to boldly confirm and testify to these miracles. Failing to do so equates to being ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.   Every opportunity to share what God has done is an opportunity to declare the Gospel. Our response to the heathen's recognition of God's work should be to proclaim salvation through Jesus Christ. Restoration is not for show-off; it's for winning souls and evangelizing.   We must show love and minister the Gospel to those who do not yet know Christ. Handing a Bible to someone who has just received salvation is a tangible way to foster their new faith. The five-fold ministry exists to equip the saints to spread the message of Jesus to the world.   Whenever someone sees Christ in us, it's an opportunity to minister Jesus to them, not to attribute our success to ourselves, skills, or systems. Just as a wise businessman seizes opportunities, we must seize every chance to share Jesus. God's restoration in our lives provides us with these opportunities for soul-winning.   Remember, it's the Holy Spirit who wins souls, but our responsibility is to evangelize by presenting Jesus through the preaching of the Gospel.   Join us in this episode as we explore the importance of boldly declaring God's restorative power and using every opportunity to minister Jesus to others. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on living out our restored lives as a testament to God's glory and a beacon of hope to the world. Let's embrace our calling to shine the light of Christ and share His love with all.   Grace to you! Jesus is Lord. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gracelife-comi/support

Kevin Donahue and Fletcher Neil join me to discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ and the Gospel of Thomas. Other references: Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, "On the Three Metamorphoses", "On the Gift-Giving Virtue" Suzuki's Mysticism: Christian and Buddhist My Novel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Death and God⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Outro provided by Brock Tanya.

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's lessons is on "Living Lightly: Exploring the Path of Detachment," inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ, will explore the spiritual practice of detachment and renunciation as taught by both Buddha and Jesus. Detachment, often misunderstood, is not about indifference but loosening our grip on desires, possessions, and outcomes, recognizing impermanence. Renunciation is seen not as deprivation but as simplifying life to prioritize spiritual growth. Both spiritual figures emphasized that letting go of attachments leads to inner peace, liberation from suffering, and deeper connection with divine purpose. The Sufi story of the Precious Stone will illustrate the value of generosity and detachment from material wealth. 1. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net 2. Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup 3. Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F 5. Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages 6. Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's "From Turmoil to Tranquility: Embracing Inner Peace," inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ, explores the universal quest for inner peace and spiritual transformation. It highlights that true peace is not the absence of challenges but the ability to remain centered and resilient through life's ups and downs. Both Buddha and Jesus taught that inner peace comes from within through mindfulness, ethical living, and spiritual rebirth. Their teachings, though from different traditions, converge on the importance of letting go of attachments, cultivating compassion, and embracing life's transformations as opportunities for growth and awakening. The lesson concludes with stories and reflections on the beauty found in brokenness and the journey toward wholeness. ~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net ~ Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup ~ Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X ~ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F ~ Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages ~ Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today's lesson is titled "Living Buddha, Living Christ: The Way of Love – Compassion in Action" explores the interconnected but distinct qualities of compassion and loving-kindness. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's book, it highlights how both Jesus and the Buddha embodied and taught these principles, though in different contexts. Compassion, rooted in the desire to alleviate suffering, motivates action, while loving-kindness generates unconditional goodwill toward all beings. The lesson draws comparisons between the teachings of Jesus on love and forgiveness and the Buddha's emphasis on compassion and inner peace, encouraging the practice of these virtues in daily life. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

This week's message takes us through Paul's letter to the Philippians. We will start unpacking the joy of living in a Christ-centered community and as we gather, we pray it ignites joy in your own soul - for one another and for our Lord!

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Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson "Living in Service; Walking in Humility" explores the virtues of humility and service as central to the spiritual teachings of both Buddha and Christ. Drawing from Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ, it highlights how both spiritual leaders exemplified these qualities through their actions—whether Jesus washing his disciples' feet or the Buddha renouncing wealth for enlightenment. The lesson examines humility as a teachable openness and service as an expression of compassion. It provides inspiring examples from historical figures like Mother Teresa, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Fred Rogers, encouraging reflection on how to practice humility and service in everyday life. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today's Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson is titled "The Path of Peace: Forgiveness and Non-Violence," part of the "Living Buddha, Living Christ" series inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, explores the shared teachings of Buddha and Jesus on forgiveness and non-violence. Both spiritual figures emphasized the importance of letting go of anger, resentment, and the desire for revenge, advocating for love, compassion, and peaceful conflict resolution as pathways to healing and reconciliation. The lesson includes practical steps for cultivating forgiveness and non-violence, highlighting these principles as essential for inner peace and spiritual maturity. The closing words offer wisdom from notable figures on the transformative power of forgiveness. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

(Matthew 28:8) The great joy of the Christian life is rooted in this truth: we have a risen Savior! We can face difficulty and even death with joyful confidence because Christ lives.  (08181240729) 

Fr. Tom tells the moving story of a young person's encounter with the Living Christ and how a life was forever changed at Holy Family Catholic Church in Orlando, Florida To support our podcasts, go to ⁠⁠https://www.holyfamilyorlando.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Holy Family is a vibrant Catholic Parish in SW Orlando near Dr. Phillips, Isleworth, Windermere, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Horizon West, Metrowest. Also, conveniently located near the theme parks (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld) and the Orlando Convention Center

A new MP3 sermon from Founders Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Living Christ & A Long-Term Plan Subtitle: Series - Matthew 2021-2024 Speaker: Richard Caldwell Jr. Broadcaster: Founders Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: Matthew 28:16-20 Length: 52 min.

A new VIDEO from Founders Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Living Christ & A Long-Term Plan Subtitle: Series - Matthew 2021-2024 Speaker: Richard Caldwell Jr. Broadcaster: Founders Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: Matthew 28:16-20 Length: 56 min.

This devotional video delves into the significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, drawing on biblical narratives and songs to encourage and affirm the faith of believers. It recounts the transformation of Saul to Paul as evidence of Jesus's living presence, and critiques various theories surrounding the resurrection, such as the stolen body theory and hallucination theory. Ultimately, it affirms the resurrection of Christ as a bodily reality, supported by scriptural accounts and the testimony of the disciples, concluding with a call to faith and recognition of Jesus's enduring presence. 00:00 Opening Gratitude and Encouragement 00:30 Celebrating the Living Christ Through Song 01:32 Evidence of the Resurrection: The Conversion of Saul 03:31 Testimonies and Scriptural Evidence of Jesus' Resurrection 05:18 Exploring Theories Around the Resurrection 08:33 Debunking Resurrection Myths with Scriptural Insights 11:20 The True Explanation of Jesus' Resurrection 12:16 Closing Prayer and Farewell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gnbc/message

The Christian faith began with the strange claim of a crucified and resurrected Messiah. But can 21st Century people believe in such a miracle at 2,000 years distance? Justin speaks with scholars who are part of a surprising rebirth of the historical evidence for the resurrection.  Alongside thinkers such as Jonathan Pageau, Lydia and Tim McGrew, John Dickson, Lisa Fields, NT Wright and Jeremiah J Johnston he hears the story of Cambridge academic James Orr whose own investigation into the historical Jesus changed the course of his life forever. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Ep 16 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/episode-16-did-the-resurrection-really-happen-a-classicist-discovers-the-living-christ The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust & the Christian Evidence Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Father calls us to be witness to the Living Christ.

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If the walls of the Kirtland Temple could speak, they would tell you what they saw that day—April 3, 1863—when the Living Christ appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Still, the temple stands as a witness of the reality of the Resurrection that we celebrate at Easter. Perhaps it is only fitting that the Kirtland Temple reopened under the Church's ownership this week. On this week's episode, Elder Kyle S. McKay shares how history and an understanding of our heritage strengthens our own faith. 2:05- A Cowboy at Heart4:24- Elder Marlin K. Jensen8:20- Attorney By Trade11:19- Learning From Church History Professionals15:56- Approaching Troubling Aspects of Church History20:33- Jane Manning25:46- Historic Site Vs. Operational Temple28:14- Dispensations31:34- Three Temples36:33- The Sacrifices of Women39:33- Why Buy a Replica?41:25- Relationship with the Community of Christ Church46:31- God's Awareness of His Church48:29- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? “He said in back-to-back verses in the Book of Mormon, ‘I am able to do my own work' and He's doing it but this is take a child to work day and it is a glorious privilege to be His child and go to work with Him and watch Him do it.” —Kyle S. McKaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up the carpenter went to Jerusalem, a very special man soon to be crucified and then, in mighty triumph, wondrously resurrected from the dead.He dined with his disciples, a last loving supper with them to celebrate his body and his blood. The communion, the meaning of the Living Christ had begun.They found him, the Romans and the Sanhedrin did, they tried him, found him guilty although no man so convicted had ever been more innocent and sentenced him to death, the cruelest and most brutal death possible, a public crucifixion.They nailed him to that wooden cross. Ironic is it not that a man who lived and worked with wood died on wood.But before he died he uttered unforgettable words:MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?WHY?Stunning, shocking words, almost impossible to believe. Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ of Glory, the SON of the Living God believed that this God the Father had forsaken him! It is impossible to know how he felt, how awful that death must have been for him. For, in that crucial moment, when worlds collided, when heaven and earth met in a tumultuous and cataclysmic way, when the most powerful earthshaking event in all of human history was about to take place, the one whose life was taken so that he could give life to all others felt forsaken! He felt abandoned by the God who sent him for this mission. He was in that sense like us, a man, a human being with emotions and feelings as we have. On that cross, he was like us.And it was in that dark moment as though God had departed, forsaken this man. It might well have been that this holy God could not look upon the ultimate and tragic event. For on that cross, in the blood and body of that person, in that death unto sin were in fact the sins of the world, all of them and all of ours. Perhaps God had in fact withdrawn until that ultimate act was finished and when done, there would be propitiation, remission, which would take away the sins of the world. Perhaps the agony, suffering and meaning of that event needed to occur all by itself.Our Lord knew what would happen. He knew what he would have to do, what God required him to do, what his mission was. And yet, he asked as a man:LET THIS CUP PASS FROM MESaying, in effect that he could only wish that he would not have to go through this monstrous ordeal. But then came the realization, that eternal realization that it was not up to him, whether or not this fate, this mission would go away and he uttered the ultimate words of submissions:NOT MY WILL BUT YOUR WILL BE DONE, FATHERThis crucifixion I endure because you would have me do it.And so our Lord, the carpenter who made living things from wood was to die on a deadly wooden cross. He would die in pain, excruciating pain, in agony, awful agony. He would die exposed physically, body naked and mutilated and subject to ridicule. He would die with ultimate humiliation, mocked by so many. He would die blood, sweat and tears everywhere, the worst possible death the Romans could deliver. And all the time innocent, guilty of:NOTHINGSmall wonder he said:LET IT PASS, PLEASE LET IT PASS!And so he died, the blood, the remission for our sins, for us complete. But, on that third day came the most miraculous, wondrous event this world of ours has ever known. There came on that third day the resurrection, the back-to-life of Jesus Christ, our living Savior and the Prince of Glory. From that brutalized dead body of a carpenter came the resurrected and risen Savior of the world. The power, the ultimate universal power of God Almighty at work.The tomb where he was buried was empty and that is the CRUX of Christianity. If Christ be not risen, says Apostle Paul, then our Christian faith is in vain, worthless. Of all men we who believe in a Christ not risen are most miserable. Then we are of all men deceived and spiritually deranged. Christianity says Paul without the risen Christ is worthless. Yet it seems so difficult to believe. Coming back to life after death is just simply not humanly possible. Except that, ALL THINGS are possible with God, all things including the resurrection of the dead. But the tomb was empty, no body found, as witnessed 2,000 years ago by three women Mary, Mary Magdalene and Salome. They came to this tomb of Joseph of Arimathea to anoint the body of the crucified Christ only to find the messenger of God, an angel who pronounced the three most important words for every believer in the risen Christ:HE IS RISENGo and tell, the disciples, and Peter, and start the spread of that Gospel, the good news to all mankind the world over. Hallelujah and praise the Lord.So we sing on Easter Sunday:CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY!HALLELUJAH!Let us sing with praise and worship for that man tried and convicted, crucified, dead and buried was in fact, hallelujah, raised from the dead, resurrected by the power of God, eternal life in him and because of our belief in him, eternal life for us.We know, we believe that Christ is risen and we who are Christian are one with him. We pray that the love and forgiveness of the Christ of Calvary shall be the portion, the salvation of all mankind even as we sing in praise now and for eternity:CHRIST THE LORD IS RISENHALLELUJAH!

Today we look at the Proclamation The Living Christ, and rejoice that we believe in a resurrected Lord.

John 4:10-1510 Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God, and who is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,' youwould ask him, and he would give you living water.”11 “Sir,” said the woman, “you don't even have a bucket, and the well is deep. So where do youget this ‘living water'? 12 You aren't greater than our father Jacob, are you? He gave us the welland drank from it himself, as did his sons and livestock.”13 Jesus said, “Everyone who drinks from this water will get thirsty again. 14 But whoever drinksfrom the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give himwill become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.”15 “Sir,” the woman said to him, “give me this water so that I won't get thirsty and come here todraw water.”Living water (running spring vs well with percolated water) Immoralityo When immorality fails, many run to religion for a time. Religiono When religion fails, many run to immorality for a time. Jesus14 But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, thewater I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.” Do you experience life as a well of eternal life springing up from within? If not, why not? Will you be content for life that is less than Jesus promised? Both religion and immorality work from the outside in. The Living Christ transforms from the inside out.

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Homily of Fr. Michael O'Connor from Mass on December 27, 2023 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS Referenced Readings: 1 John 1:1-4 John 20:1a and 2-8 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to  https://olgchurch.net/give

In many ways, emergency rooms are the frontlines of health care, serving as the initial point of contact for people experiencing sudden and severe health problems or accidents. In other ways, emergency rooms are the last line of defense, serving as a critical catch-all for vulnerable populations who have nowhere else to go. How can doctors reconcile the tension between the desire to help others with the frustrating inability to address the many systemic causes of health problems encountered in the ER—homelessness, mental illness, domestic violence, substance use disorder, and more? Here to explore this question is Michele Harper, MD, an emergency room physician and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir The Beauty in Breaking, in which she shares her journey from an abusive childhood home to working in busy ERs. Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Harper discusses the unique challenges she faces as a black female doctor, how healing from her own trauma was key to connecting with her patients, and how the issues she encounters in the ER are a reflection of broader societal ills. As a content warning, this episode contains discussions of domestic violence and sexual assault, which may be uncomfortable for those who have experienced trauma or are otherwise sensitive to these topics.In this episode, we discuss:2:42 - How Dr. Harper's experiences growing up in an abusive household drew her to a career in emergency medicine12:40 - The limitations ER doctors face in managing the underlying causes of the health problems they encounter17:38 - The importance of fighting for health equity and what that entails27:41 - What the individual clinician can do to advance health equity in the US31:44 - Contending with the reality of race- and gender-based discrimination within hospital systems38:58 - Connecting with your “calling” when making career decisions 44:23 - The importance of healing yourself in order to better show up for your patientsIn this episode, we discussed Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2023