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Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

This episode features a full length Bible study taught by Pastor Jack Abeelen of Morningstar Christian Chapel in Whittier, California.If today you prayed with Pastor Jack to receive the Lord, we'd love to hear about it and get you started on the right foot. Visit us online at: https://morningstarcc.org/born-again/To see more of Pastor Jack's Bible studies, visit our Morningstar Christian Chapel channel at https://www.youtube.com/@morningstarcc.To subscribe to our Podcast newsletter go to http://eepurl.com/iGzsP6.If you would like to support our electronic ministry, you may do so by going to our donations page at https://morningstarcc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/podcast.Visit our church website at https://morningstarcc.org.

Vi Spiller Videospil har spillet Gears of War 3, det afsluttende kapitel i den klassiske third-person covershooter-trilogi. I splitscreen følger vi Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago og resten af Delta Squad i deres sidste forsøg på at standse både Locust og den stigende Lambent-trussel, mens menneskeheden hænger i en tynd tråd.Vi gennemgår hele historien fra start til slut, taler om spillets stærkere fortælling, de nye fjender og våben, og hvordan Gears of War 3 løfter serien med større emotionelle øjeblikke og mere varierede missioner. Undervejs sætter vi også fokus på spillets tempo, stemning og nogle af de scener, der stadig står klart mange år efter udgivelsen.Lyt med, når vi dykker ned i et værdigt og kraftfuldt punktum for trilogien.Medvirkende: Anders og Johannes Klippet af: Emil Holt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s mid-December, which means that it’s time for George and Cheryl to take a look at the year in restaurants. In this episode, the co-hosts chat about their favorite new dining spots for 2025. They’ll cover all the fun additions to the St. Louis food and beverage scene, including a new Italian-inflected amaro bar, an Instagram pizza business-turned brick and mortar, a hotly anticipated restaurant from two pop-up pros and more. Plus, they’ll rank their Top 5 best new restaurants, which was done by consensus, but not without controversy. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing! Want more? Check out all of St. Louis Magazine’s podcasts. Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing podcasts@stlmag.com. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in this episode: KoKuu Ramen & Sushi Bar: 343 S. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-698-2231 Madrina: 101 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-1976 Citizen Kane’s: 133 W. Clinton, Kirkwood 314-965-9005O’Connell’s Pub: 4652 Shaw, The Hill, 314-773-6600The Piccadilly at Manhattan: 7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016Sam’s Steakhouse: 10205 Gravois, Affton, 314-849-3033 Brasas: 6138 Delmar Blvd, Delmar Loop 314-256-1937 Lucy Quinn (Lucy Q) /Little Lucy: 4156 Manchester, The Grove 314-932-5829Aperi: 4317 Manchester, The Grove, 314-405-8333No Ordinary Rabbit: 1621 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-696-2010 Robin: 7268 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-712-6124Expat BBQ: 3730 Foundry Way #132, Midtown, 314-924-9728Cottle Village Farmstead & Distillery: 6470 State Route N, Cottleville, 636-268-2123Sauci Pasta: 1990 1st Capitol, St Charles, 636-757-3307Great Heart Brewing: 9514 Olive, Olivette, 314-557-7188Mestiza Tacos & Cantaritos: 3279 Hampton, Clifton Heights, 314-645-7676Pavilion (inside Sado): 5201 Shaw, The Hill, 314-390-2883Mainlander: 392 N Euclid, CWE, no listed phoneNicky Slice: 2240 Edwards, The Hill, no listed phoneThe Mexican STL: 9615 Watson, Crestwood, 314-525-5025Nettie’s Pizza Den: 33 N. Central, Clayton, 314-571-9305 Extra Wavy: 2017 Chouteau, Downtown West, 314-346-1165Scout’s: 2704 Locust, Midtown, 314-394-8650 You may also enjoy these SLM articles: The best new restaurants in St. Louis More episodes of Arch Eats Robin named one of America’s best restaurants by ‘The New York Times’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

A bright but hopelessly out-of-his-depth Brit arrives in Beijing for a dream job and stumbles straight into a chaotic mix of surveillance, blackmail and very bad decisions. Packed off to Taiwan to keep him out of trouble, he must muddle through shady allies, confused loyalties and rising global tension, all while trying to pretend he knows what he is doing.George Tucker ….. Sam StaffordGabby ….. Saffron CoomberLily Wu ….. Crystal YuCharles Tucker ….. Clive HaywardDan ….. Windson LiongBradley Wagner ….. Joseph BalderramaAn Qi ….. Amber LinWritten by Jim Poyser Jim has written extensively for Radio 4 including the comedy series Stockport So Good They Named it Once, The Architects, Everyone Quite Likes Justin, 1834, 1835, The Cavity Within. He has written the plays The Joey, Too Up Too Down, Chopin in Manchester, The Downing Street Doppelganger, My Computer Told Me To Do It. He also adapted Vanity Fair and The Day of the Locust. He is also a well-known TV producer whose credits include Cold Feet, Brassic, Death in Paradise and Shameless.Produced and Directed by Tracey NealeTechnical Team, Keith Graham and Andy GarrattProduction Co-Ordinator, Jonathan PowellCasting Manager, Alex Curran

What does the Tribulation refer to? Listen to this message to learn that the Tribulation is the seven-year period that ends Jewish times. Find out when it begins and what ends it. See that it is the worst period in human history and includes desolation and darkness on the whole planet. Read about it first in Daniel 9, and then throughout the prophets and the Book of Revelation. See a prophetic timeline of this period.

What does the Tribulation refer to? Listen to this message to learn that the Tribulation is the seven-year period that ends Jewish times. Find out when it begins and what ends it. See that it is the worst period in human history and includes desolation and darkness on the whole planet. Read about it first in Daniel 9, and then throughout the prophets and the Book of Revelation. See a prophetic timeline of this period.

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Move over, Mariah! St. Louis has its own Queen of Christmas. George and Cheryl are thrilled to be joined by Julie “Fa La La” Lally, the city’s resident expert on holiday pop-ups, who shares everything you need to know to enjoy these festive fetes. From the first-ever holiday pop-up, Miracle, in 2016 to the brand-new Cocktails and Claws, Julie has been to them all and shares the inside scoop on what makes each one unique, as well as tips and tricks on how to get in, which ones are great for families and what, in her opinion, makes the perfect one. With 30 different choices this year, it’s essential listening to guarantee a season filled with holiday cheer. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by The Key Burger Bar & Boogie and supported by the Delmar Loop. The Key Burger Bar & Boogie is a pitch-perfect place where the music plays, the game is always on, and the dance floor is open—your new neighborhood hang in Grand Center. Stop in for a smashburger and stay for the drinks. Visit thekeystl.com for more info. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing! Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing podcasts@stlmag.com. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in this episode: Downtown/Midtown:Cozy at The Garage: 750 S. 4th, 314-532-2012 – New in 2025.The Floating Sleigh on the Tom Sawyer riverboat: 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan, 877-982-1410. – New in 2025.Santa’s Speakeasy at Hidden Gems: 3118 Locust, 314-925-8931Sleigh Shed at Union Station: 201 S. 18th, 314-923-3949Tinsel Tavern at Ballpark Village: 601 Clark, 314-797-7530Up on the Rooftop at 360d: One South Broadway, 314-241-8439Weirdly Wonderful Holidays at City Museum: 750 N. 16th, 314-231-2489Winterfest at Kiener Plaza: 500 Chestnut, 314-289-5300 Soulard:Bevo Fox Den Speakeasy Pop-Up at A-B Brewery Lights – 1200 Lynch, 314-577-2626 – New in 2025.Lit at Molly’s: 816 Geyer, 314-241-6200Rum & Mistletoe at Calypso: 1026 Geyer, 314-448-1516 Grand Center/CWE:Merry Moves at St. Louis Chess Club: 4652 Maryland, 314-361-2437Moose Mug Lounge at The Art Bar at Angad Arts Hotel: 3550 Samuel Shepard, 314-561-0033Wrapped at Cocina Latina in CWE: 508 N. Euclid, – New in 2025! Delmar Maker District:CANE at Steve’s Hot Dogs Delmar: 3145 S. Grand – New in 2025.The Ice Fountain at Fountain on Delmar: 5242 Delmar, 314-226-9269 – New in 2025.Clayton/Maplewood:The Chalet at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton: 7730 Bonhomme, 314-863-0400*Polar Patio Pop-Up at Side Project Brewing: 2657 Lyle, South City:Frosted at Tower Grove Park: 4257 Northeast, 314-771-2679Miracle at Small Change: 2800 IndianaSippin’ Santa at Planter’s House: 1000 Mississippi, 314-696-2603 Webster/Kirkwood/Frontenac:Cocktails & Claws at 4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood: 150 W. Argonne – New in 2025!Shack the Halls: 731 S. Lindbergh (Shack), 314-736-5900Winter WINEderland at Robust Wine Bar: 227 W. Lockwood, 314-963-0033 West County/St. Charles County:Bling at The Wolf Cafe: 15480 Clayton, Ballwin, 636-527-7027Bormio at Noto: 5105 Westwood, Suite A, Saint Peters, 636-244-0874 Dasher’s Dive Bar in New Town: 3544 Galt House, Saint Charles, 314-575-2240Toasted Chestnut in Cottleville: 5546 Chestnut, Cottleville, 636-720-1905Up on the Rooftop 360 Westport: 111 West Port Plaza, Suite 1200, 314-683-2337 Other mentions:12 Bars of Charity: Together Credit Union Plaza, Ballpark VillageSalume Beddu: 7118 Oakland, 314-645-2050Steve’s Hot DogsO+O Pizza: 102 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422Public School House: 5546 Chestnut. Cottleville, 636-720-1905 You may also enjoy these articles: Over 25 holiday pop-up bars in St. Louis “Winter WINEderland” returns to Robust Bistro & Wine Bar Your ultimate guide to family-friendly holiday activities in St. Louis Arch Eats: Home (or not) for the holidays Arch Eats: STL’s Most Delicious Holiday Traditions More episodes of Arch Eats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

We Own the Dark is back with a bloody new episode! This time we're engaging in a rousing discussion about political satire and Hollywood criticism. Jerry's choice of the French dark horror/comedy from director Jean-Christophe Meurisse, Bloody Oranges (2021), is paired perfectly by Jason with John Schlesinger's 1975 adaptation of Nathanael West's seminal novel, The Day of the Locust.   Take a watch then take a listen and let us know what you think of these films! If you like what you hear, give us a follow and a like! Find The Day of the Locust at Arrow Video. Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/weownthedark Follow Jerry on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepermustawaken Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/vongodi Check out Whiskey & Horror at: https://www.whiskeyandhorror.com

Poet, essayist, critic, editor, and general literary jack-of-all trades Paul J. Pastor is one of those authors whose SubStack, The Rose Fire, I adore and whose publication dates I track. When is his next book coming out?Good news! The Locust Years, his newest book of poetry, just released from Wise Blood Books. This one is such a treat, my friends. Paul joins us on the show today to talk about all things hope, grief, poetry, birds, and why suffering can be very fertile ground for good art.Plus: he reads a few of his gorgeous poems for us. We also talk about the beaches of the Pacific Northwest, the unpredictability and gift of inspiration, and why you can't fight Babylon with the weapons of Babylon—but you can fight it with poetry, with goodness, with beauty, and with life. Get full access to Keep Looking Up at courtneyellis.substack.com/subscribe

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Dubai chocolate and dirty sodas. Truffle fries and tomahawk steaks. It seems like every day there is another food trend coming across our feeds—but are they worth the hype? In this episode, George and Cheryl give their unapologetic thumbs up or thumbs down on some of the biggest food trends over the last few years. And in a rare detour from the way things typically operate at Arch Eats, there’s quite a bit of disagreement. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by Saint Louis Art Museum and supported by Proper Cannabis. Don’t miss Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea, a monumental exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum. As the artist’s first American retrospective in more than 20 years, the exhibit features iconic pieces from Kiefer’s storied career alongside new, massive, site-specific installations. The exhibition is free and on display through January 25. Learn more. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing! Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing podcasts@stlmag.com. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in this episode: Mainlander, 392. N. Euclid, Central West End, no listed phoneSasha’s on DeMun, 706 De Mun, Clayton, 314-863-7274.Swig, 587 Mid Rivers Mall, St. Peters, no listed phoneSeven Brew Coffee (multiple locations)El Milagro Azteca, 4940 Southwest, Southwest Garden, 314-664-9955.Rock Star Tacos, 4916 Shaw, The Hill, 314-571-9016.Sabroso Cocina Mexicana (two locations)Pint Size Bakery, 3133 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-645-7142.O+O Pizza, 102 W. Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, 314-942-1216.Scout’s, 2704 Locust, Midtown, no phone as yet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Larry Charles and host Joshua Turek talk SF and LA noir, science fiction grounded on Earth, Larry's new memoir Comedy Samurai . They talk personal growth, the transformative power of literature and how reading can serve as both a source of pleasure and a means of preserving sacred knowledge.for Josh's poetry books, they're on sale until the end of the year, signed copies available domestically at joshuaturek.comBooks Talked About Include:Jesus' Son by Denis JohnsonCity of Night by John Reshycrime writers: edward bunker, jim thompson, david goodis, raymond chandler, dashiell hammetThe Woman Chase by Charles WIlifordThe Ripley Books by Patricia HighsmithIn a Lonely Place by Dorothy Hughes The Motel Life by Willy VlautenThe Stochastic Man by Robert SilverbergService by John TottenhamAblutions by Patrick DewittDays of the Locust by Nathaniel West Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business with Nashville Scene food writer Chris Chamberlain. Locust, Catbird Seat and Bastion just became the first Nashville restaurants to receiver a Michelin Star rating. What does that mean, why did it take so long for Nashville to get mentioned, how does the judging work and who else was considered? Thanks, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nashville Banner member.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings reflects on God's invitation in Joel 2:12-13 to return with all our heart, highlighting true repentance from the inside out over outward rituals.

Get ready to challenge everything you think you know about leadership and coaching. In this episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with Adrian Koehler, a fearless executive coach who has worked with everyone from Navy SEALs to global innovators. Together, they dig into the raw, unfiltered realities of leadership - where broken commitments, uncomfortable truths, and radical authenticity collide. This conversation isn't about clichés or motivational platitudes - it's about the real work of transformation, the conversations most leaders avoid, and the hidden dynamics shaping success. Buckle up; this one will make you rethink how you lead, relate, and show up in every part of your life.Adrian Koehler is a no-nonsense leadership expert and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, known for helping fast-moving leaders cut through the noise and drive real transformation. He coaches executives around the world - ranging from Fortune 500 giants to startups and healthcare innovators - fostering authentic leadership and courageous change. As co-host of Raising The Bar and The Naked Leadership Podcast, Adrian brings bold insights from his diverse background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine. Based in Hollywood with his kids, Scout and Charli, he's on a mission to challenge leaders to live and lead with purpose.00:00 Intro02:03 The bowl is never empty…05:44 No ice breakers here… 08:02 Locust of Control Conversation!11:01 Hold up the mirror…  14:45 They double down on vision however need to double down on this!   19:30 Why do leaders sit on knowledge and not take action?24:13 Not only is this a leadership gap, it a human gap!33:10 Key tip to open the door…36:48 A moment of pause…   https://adriankoehler.com/https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler/https://takenewground.com/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

¡Bienvenidos a otro podcast sobre novelas en TERRAESCRIBIENTE! En esta ocasión comenzamos una saga sorprendente: "GEARS OF WAR" La primera novela de la saga: "LOS CAMPOS DE ASPHO: Libro 1 de la saga Gears of War. Segunda parte. Desde niños, los tres eran inseparables; como soldados, no. Marcus, Fénix y Dominic Santiago lucharon al lado del hermano mayor de Dominic, Carlos, en Aspho Fields durante el épico enfrentamiento que cambiaría el curso de las Guerras del Péndulo. Ahora una nueva batalla se libra, una batalla de la que, esta vez sí, dependerá el futuro de la Humanidad. Pero mientras la última fortaleza de Sera se prepara para recibir otro ataque de las hordas Locust, los fantasmas vuelven a perseguir a Marcus y Dom, así como el regreso de un antiguo camarada amenaza con desvelar un secreto atroz que Marcus ha jurado guardar.Una oportunidad de conocer más a fondo los orígenes y a los miembros más destacados de la Coalición. Escrito por: Karen Travis. Maquetación: MAC (Terraescribiente) Por favor, sigue y suscríbete a las siguientes redes: DISCORD: https://discord.gg/WnbP8tQtD3 Canal de WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCcO2s1NCrQqLpfFR3u Escucha el audiolibro completo en: patreon.com/Terraescribiente Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerraEscriba Telegram: https://t.me/+62_TRJVg-3cxNDZh Instagram: www.instagram.com/terraescribiente/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@terraescribiente YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Terraescribiente ¡También suscríbete a TERRAESCRIBIENTE en ITUNES Y SPOTIFY! ¡Dale me gusta a cada podcast y coméntalos! ¡Ayuda mucho! ¡Gracias!

¡Bienvenidos a otro podcast sobre novelas en TERRAESCRIBIENTE! En esta ocasion comenzamos una saga sorprendente: "GEARS OF WAR" La primera novela de la saga: "LOS CAMPOS DE ASPHO: Libro 1 Saga Gears of War. Primera Parte. Desde niños, los tres eran inseparables; como soldados, no. Marcus, Fénix y Dominic Santiago lucharon al lado del hermano mayor de Dominic, Carlos, en Aspho Fields durante el épico enfrentamiento que cambiaría el curso de las Guerras del Péndulo. Ahora una nueva batalla se libra, una batalla de la que, esta vez sí, dependerá el futuro de la Humanidad. Pero mientras la última fortaleza de Sera se prepara para recibir otro ataque de las hordas Locust, los fantasmas vuelven a perseguir a Marcus y Dom, así como el regreso de un antiguo camarada amenaza con desvelar un secreto atroz que Marcus ha jurado guardar.Una oportunidad de conocer más a fondo los orígenes y a los miembros más destacados de la Coalición. Escrito por: Karen Travis. Maquetación: MAC (Terraescribiente) Por favor, sigue y suscríbete a las siguientes redes: DISCORD: https://discord.gg/WnbP8tQtD3 Canal de WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCcO2s1NCrQqLpfFR3u Escucha el audiolibro completo en: patreon.com/Terraescribiente Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerraEscriba Telegram: https://t.me/+62_TRJVg-3cxNDZh Instagram: www.instagram.com/terraescribiente/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@terraescribiente YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Terraescribiente ¡También suscríbete a TERRAESCRIBIENTE en ITUNES Y SPOTIFY! ¡Dale me gusta a cada podcast y coméntalos! ¡Ayuda mucho! ¡Gracias!

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

The church needs radical change! We must turn ourselves completely toward God and nothing else must stand in the way of having all that God has for us. For the past 25 years or so we have filled our churches with people who have only heard about a mighty move of God. It's time to cry out and say God come down here and baptize us again in the power of the Holy Ghost and restore the years the locust hath eaten away! Do you need breakthrough? This message is for you!

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Joel: Locust, the Day of the Lord, and the Gospel

Liza's Late Puberty Finally Comes.Based on a post by DangerHunt69. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.  Late BloomerHave you ever felt like you didn't belong? I've felt that way my entire life. My name is Liza Thomas and growing up I was a nobody. I had very few friends in school and what few "friends" I did have were more like acquaintances that never even thought about my existence outside of 8 AM to 3 PM, Monday , Friday. I was bullied too. But then again, wasn't everyone? I'm seriously asking, "was everyone?" because the other girls constantly ridiculed me for the way I looked (growing up I looked quite androgynous), for never talking during class and for sneaking my Nintendo DS into school to play during lunch. I never did anything to them, but they made me feel like shit every single day.Fast forward to my 18th birthday and, nothing. I was flat all over. My chest, my ass, my stomach. My tits were 32 A, maybe the size of lemons and my ass cheeks were like two little pancakes. But then, something magical happened. During the Christmas break after my birthday, I began to grow. My lemons turned into 34 D cantaloupes quite fast, almost overnight. My pancakes turned into, pillows? My ass certainly wasn't flat enough to set your drink on anymore but I'd be lying if I said that it caught anyone's gaze.My mom took quick notice of this change and in regards to it; liked to say, "Lions, tigers, boobs oh my!" (I wish I was making this up. My mom says the stupidest and most embarrassing shit sometimes, I swear to God). Apparently, the Thomas women were all late bloomers, so it's unsurprising that it took me all the way until adulthood before my tits were as big as my mom's.That January I returned to school after "the change" I kind of figured no one would notice, or care, but boy was I wrong. I started to get unwanted attention, and as an introvert this sucked. It wasn't all bad though, that same month this guy named Brian started talking to me and, Brain made me feel special. He'd come up to me every day at my locker to chat me up. Nobody had ever done that before, especially not a boy. A little bit about Brian, Brian was 19 when we first met. He was held back in first grade so he was in the same class as me despite being a year older. His mother was an alcoholic who was in and out of the county jail and his father was an honest man who made a living restoring old cars. I guess this is different from being a mechanic but don't ask me how, I am not a car girl. Anywho, after a month Brian asked me out on a date and, I said yes! We went to the local ice cream place, the Twist and Shake (I think it was supposed to be a Beatles pun), and had a nice little conversation. There was not much to do in Locust, Pennsylvania after all. I had even taken the opportunity to wear a low-cut shirt to "show off the goods" so to speak. In truth, the shirt had not been low cut prior to my cleavage metamorphosis. After a few weeks he even asked me to be his girlfriend and I was elated! No one had ever thought of me in that way before, it was like I was experiencing my sexual coming of age, the only thing was that at this point I was very much anti-sex traditionalist.I grew up in a very strict Eastern Orthodox family and had taken my parents' views on sex as my own. I was supposed to wait until marriage. I told Brian this a little while after we started dating. Despite him reassuring me that everything was okay, I could see the disappointment on his face. I would try to satiate him by compromising. I offered him handjobs at first, then gave my first blowjob, but this wasn't good enough. He was horny all the time, and I just couldn't keep up. I started sending nudes. Something until then I thought people were stupid for doing. Then, one day in April, when we were over at his house; he was always trying to get me to come over and come into his bedroom, which I tried to stay away from like the plague. I foolishly went in there, like an idiot. He then begged me for sex and tried to take off my clothes. I told him no, but when he got upset I felt bad and said that if he wanted to there was another way that we could do it. That was how I lost my anal cherry.Still with me? Good. So the next month, May, was the big prom. It was my senior prom, so my parents went all out and purchased me the most expensive black and pink dress (yes, I listen to K-pop), I think it cost a thousand dollars! Daddy bought it for me and even paid for a limo for Brian and me! That night was perfect. In his suit, Brian looked like the most suave handsome man in the world, and could have easily passed for Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne. After prom the limo dropped us off at my house and Brian (at this point I didn't have my license yet, just a learner's permit), drove us to "after prom", which was held at the Macedonian-American Cultural Center. Well during the hour break between prom and "after prom" (Which might I add is stupid. Like as far as I can tell it's always been this way but it feels like the school is just begging the students to have sex?). Brian pulled the car over to a discrete area. I was a little worried at first, but just figured that I was going to unzip his pants and give him head, but he had other things in mind. He gave me this long impassioned speech about how much he loved me and how we were meant to be together. I felt moved by the moment, and well, I loved him. So I told him that if he was still a virgin then yes, we could have sex. But if not, then I would still let him fuck me in the ass. He told me that I would be his first. So we had sex. I was so stupid for believing him.I wish I could tell you this long passionate tale about my first time, and how amazingly romantic it was, but;1.       That's not the point of this story, and;2.       He humped me in the back of a Honda Accord until he jizzed all over my belly button, not exactly the most romantic first time.Anyway, for the rest of the night, and until the end of the school year, I was in a very romantic mood.Graduation felt like such a big deal at the time, like the rest of my life was starting and that I had finally become a woman. Like my whole life was starting to come together. Prom night was kind of a bursting of the dam, or watershed moment. After that he would start fucking me in his bedroom almost every day after classes, and then when school ended, just whenever he could get me to come over. I would typically just lay there, on my back or stomach, not moving much until he finished up. Nobody ever taught me how to have sex, and Brian was fine with me just being a dead fish. This would only last until early July however.When a seemingly innocuous comment from Brian's father about him "finally finding a good girl," caused me to spiral and stalk his Facebook and Instagram profiles. I found out that he dated over a half-dozen women before me. Some he had told me about, others he did not. Could he really expect me to believe that he never had sex with any of these women?I have a tendency to internalize my frustrations and shut down when there's a problem in my life. I gave up my virginity on a fraud! For the rest of July I did not let Brian have sex with me, not even once. He got very upset with this, but I refused to say why. Until, finally, in August when during a discussion about how our relationship was going to proceed. He was going to Ohio University, a party school, and I was going to Penn State. I confronted him. I asked him about these past girlfriends. He told me that he lied and that he was sorry.I broke down into tears, and then he said, "Since you're already crying. I might as well tell you: I'm breaking up with you." I could not breathe. My mind was racing a mile a minute but the words I wanted to say would not come out. He continued, "I just don't think that you're intimate enough for me.  I don't want you weighing me down while I'm at college. You understand."No, I do not understand, You bastard! And if you're reading this, I fucking hate you, Brian Romanchuck!Fuck him! No, don't! But I hope some brute at the state prison fucks his ass with a led pipe! New FriendsOnly a few weeks later, at the end of August (or maybe it was September at this point), I was shipped away from home and started my new life as a freshman at Penn State Brandywine. I chose Penn's Brandywine campus because it not only had the Micro-electromechanical systems program I was looking for but was also refreshingly rural and familiar, despite how close to Philadelphia it was. Plus I had a nice scholarship for being a female stem major.Since my breakup, I began wearing baggy clothes to hide my body. I didn't need asshole boys wanting me for my body. Trust me, at this point in time I hated my body (don't worry dear reader, that was going to change soon, but thanks for your concern). This was made even harder by the fact that I had a second growth spurt over the summer and now my tits were the size of watermelons and none of my bras fit me anymore! (Okay so maybe watermelons is a bit of an exaggeration. But they're 34 F, like in between a cantaloupe and a watermelon, and were annoying as hell for the longest time because I wasn't used to carrying these large udders on my body). My Ass pillows turned into, basketballs? Okay I'm totally trolling you now by calling my ass basketballs but I don't care what you want me to say, my ass simply got fatter. Other than that, my waist and overall fitness was good.After losing my virginity to a lying asshole, I overcorrected and stayed away from all things sex for a time, but this didn't mean I wasn't lonely. For the past six months I had not only finally discovered companionship and having a social life; but also had it all ripped away from me. The one person who I talked to every day, and was vulnerable with was gone. Away from family and any familiarity, I was scared. Scared to even try to make any friends at all. I had five classes a week but pretty much kept to myself the entire time. Despite sitting near the front of the class as I was accustomed to, I rarely spoke and never raised my hand.The day that would change the course of my life forever, was during the onset of October, I decided to visit the gaming lounge in building C. It was nice! It had four flat screen TVs mounted on the walls, and a fancy kitchenette. Each TV was spaced maybe ten yards from the next, & featured a round table with six black fake leather, cushioned chairs, and was paired with a PlayStation 4, or Xbox One, I want to say it's called? Microsoft has such stupid naming conventions for their consoles (PlayStation supremacy).My first time stepping in there, I stood around for a moment to scan the room, before I caught a glimpse of a group of five college boys. Well apparently I, a 5' 3" woman with big black boots, short blonde hair, a Sailor Moon skirt and long black socks leading up to said skirt, caught their eye too. Because not a minute later, one of the boys called out to me, "Hey!" Nervous, I immediately darted out of the room. Caught off guard, the guy said "Welcome, wait!" as I then ran down the hallway and out of building C. My anxiety had gotten the best of me.Later that week, I took another trip out to the gaming lounge. I was tired of being lonely and was determined to march in there and befriend those boys. They liked video games (and let's be honest, probably anime too), and I loved video games and anime! I would make friends or die of embarrassment trying.I entered the lounge and not two seconds later I overheard a discussion about Naruto."They totally wasted Neji as a character, probably should've just let him die in the hospital after his fight with Kidomaru." said a short man with a vest and a fedora."No way! And miss his redesign after the time skip, and all the love he got in the filler arcs? At least have him survive until the Team Gai fight, with Kisame. Maybe have Lee and Gai fight the clone, and have Neji die saving Tenten." said one who was over six foot tall, but also quite stocky."Now that's an," the short one stopped, when he looked over at me, after finally noticing my presence.All five guys turned their heads to look at me, and my face turned beet red from all the attention I was getting. A short awkward silence ensued before I spoke in a high pitched and slightly nervous tone. "Hi guys! My name's, umm, Liza.  And I, well sorry about running out the other day. I just wanted to say hi, and see what you guys are doing here! I see you're talking about Naruto, that's pretty swell!"One of them sat up from his chair and waved to me. "Hey! My name's Mike. We were just debating on what we wanted to play, and got a little sidetracked." He was kinda cute with the most adorable head of jet black hair I've ever seen and a denim jacket. "What's your name?"I paused as if to think, "Liza! My name's Liza!"Mike stood, and approached me as he introduced me to everyone. They were: Mike the cute one, Brad the fedora wearing hipster one, Rob the tall stocky one, Hahn the Asian one, and Chester the, Chester one.Mike, a natural leader; then asked the guys; "So why doesn't everyone introduce themselves and tell Liza here what their favorite game is?""Name's Chester, and Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past." Chester answered."Majora's Mask is ten times better, but I'd have to say Elden Ring. PC Master Race!" Asian Hahn cheerily shouted."Fuck you!" retorted Chester."Horizon: Zero Dawn! Aloy is my waifu." said Big Rob."Sly Cooper 2: Band of Thieves." Hipster Brad answered."The thing about Sly Cooper fans is that they don't shut up about it." whispered Mike, standing next to me."And what about you, Mike?" I asked."Me? Oh my favorite game is Fallout: New Vegas." Mighty Mike answered."Dog shit performance, looks like a PlayStation 2 game." Asian Hahn butted in."Pixel snob." Mike rolled his eyes and then looked over at me. "What's your favorite game Liza?""Well; I really love Pokémon, but that kinda feels like cheating. Black 2 is my favorite Pokémon game, but I really liked The Last of Us Part 2.""Lame, Emerald is better." Hipster Brad interjected."Gen Threer! Everyone knows Platinum is the best." Asian Hahn protested."In case you haven't noticed, everyone's pretty opinionated." Mike laughed.I spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out with them, watching them play Smash Bros on a Switch that Rob brought from his dorm. I even played a match and got my ass kicked, which is what happens when you main Isabelle, or so they told me, but I can't help it, she's my comfort character. Then I left for my dorm to do my 3D Modeling homework. I hung out with them the next day after class, again at the gaming lounge, and before I went home they even invited me into their group chat! "Switches, No Bitches" was the name when I first joined but shortly after they changed it to "Switches, One Bitches". Laughing my ass off.One day after class I came to the gaming lounge and to my surprise, only Mike was there."Where is everyone?" I asked."Rob's on a fieldtrip, and Brad's with his girlfriend for date night.""And Hahn and Chester?""They're at the Yu gi oh regionals in Philadelphia.""Oh, so just the two of us today?""Yep." Mike affirmed."Well that's fun! Did you maybe wanna go somewhere, to get something to eat?" I took the initiative with Mike."Sure!” Mike beamed. “Where did you wanna go?""There's a nice ramen place in Ridley Park?""You Bet." He smiled.A half an hour later we were inside the restaurant, waiting to order. We got to talking and Mike told me more about himself. His mom died when he was very little, and he was going to school to become a structural engineer, because of his dream of serving in the Army Corps of Engineers. To be honest, I don't even know what this, is or what they do. Now that I think of it though, what even is an engineer? Sort of ambiguous, given all the types of engineer careers I've heard of. Is a chemical engineer sorta like a structural engineer?Mike's bushy black hair was so beautiful that I couldn't look away. I was really starting to crush on him. As he talked about his career aspirations and favorite Manga literature, all I could think about was how cute his head would look sandwiched between my thighs. I started to feel, daring.At the end of the meal, when the check came; he paid and left a generous tip for our server."Hey, you wanna come back to my place and watch a movie?" I invited."Sure, what did you have in mind?" Mike asked.Silly boy. I thought. He actually thinks I have a movie in mind.We went back to my dorm and I sat on my bed, as he awkwardly stood in the middle of the room."Thanks for hanging out with me tonight. It's been such a long time since I've hung out with a friend one-on-one, or a boy, for that matter." I was flirting."You don't have a lot of friends?""No." I answered honestly."When was the last time you hung out with a group of friends?" he asked."6th grade.""Wow, I'm actually really sorry to hear that.” He came and sat next to me. “But I can relate somewhat. Growing up my family moved around so much that I never really got to stop in one place and build a group of friends.""Aww, I'm sorry. What about all the guys from the lounge?""I met most of them last year, my first year at Penn. Except Brad, he's a freshman I think.""So you never really had many friends, either?""Yeah." He hesitated, "Which is actually why I really wanted to thank you for hanging out with us. I know it's only been a few weeks; and don't feel obligated to hang out with us every week if you have something else going on; but the guys really like having you there. And so do I."We hugged.My cheeks turned crimson. I wanted to get over Brian so bad. Besides, Mike was a nice guy and you know what they say; ‘the best way to get over someone; is by getting under someone.'After we embraced, I stood in front of him and slowly unzipped my black Pokémon athletic warmup jacket, and slowly slid it off my shoulders. As if my tits weren't massive enough, I had them hiked up in a pushup bra.I then did a half turn and I pulled down my baggy matching athletic warmup pants. I was wearing pink satin panties with purple hearts on them, I glanced back over my shoulder at him with a seductively raised eyebrow and wink. At first Mike was really surprised, like a dream was happening in real life. But after he got over his shock, he understood my terribly unsubtle gesture. (Fellas, what's the weirdest way a socially awkward woman signaled to you that she wanted to bang?)

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

Weekly sermons recorded at the First Baptist Church of Locust, NC

The Locust! The Untouchable! The Whiny, Emo X-Men!

For the second Big Brother jury exit interview of season 27, houseguest Will Williams answers questions about the controversial "White Locust" twist that led to the elimination of his ally Rachel Reilly. He also talks about Morgan and Vince's relationship, who he thinks is playing the best game right now, and who has the most to prove if they want to win the game.

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