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Leaders in the church and people who are leading and disciplining others for Christ have a reward in heaven, if they lead according to God's standards. ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭2‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ says “Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not Lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.”

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For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.The purpose of this podcast is to foster a Christian leadership culture. This is an important study for anyone in leadership, or considering it. Please listen to this podcast (18 minutes) and share it with others whom you may be able to influence.Key Greek verb: katakurieuein (to lord it over, dominate, domineer, wield authority, etc).Scriptures including the Greek word katakurieuein:Acts 19:161 Peter 5:1-3Mark 10:42-45 (Matthew 20:25-28)Genesis 1:28 (Greek O.T. only)ApplicationsBullying (not being pushy, forceful, or a poor listener)Personal exampleInput & feedback (welcoming it)Humility"Ministry" language (implying non-staff are not in the ministry)Local leadership (local decision making)The danger with hierarchies (misunderstanding, abuse, stunted growth)The need for vigilance--otherwise the ways of the Gentiles will take overQuestions for leaders (especially):Is my leadership style overpowering?Do I call others to go where I have not gone?Am I fond of position, prestige, perquisites, or priority?Do I see the danger of authority, hierarchy, and mandate?Am I known for welcoming diversity of opinion, or do I feel threatened by those who may question my judgment?Do I expect others to submit to the authority of God and his Word, or to me and my word?Great quotes:"The very first thing which needs to be said about Christian ministers of all kinds is that they are 'under' people (as their servants) rather than 'over' them (as their leaders, let alone their lords). Jesus made this absolutely plain. The chief characteristic of Christian leaders, he insisted, is humility not authority, and gentleness not power." -- John Stott, The Gospel and the End of TimeFor the opposite view, the words of Nietzsche are apropos: “A man who strives after great things, looks upon every one whom he encounters on his way either as a means of advance, or a delay and hindrance—or as a temporary resting-place. His peculiar lofty BOUNTY to his fellow-men is only possible when he attains his elevation and dominates..." (Beyond Good and Evil, 273).  Notice the philosopher feels he is doing a favor to others by dominating them.One more quote, back on the believing side: "We would do well not to be enamored by the kind of leadership that is so prized by politicians and CEOs, the kind that is conspicuous and, as we say, 'effective.' Forget about charisma, go for character." -- Eugene Peterson, The Unnecessary Pastor

Behavior unbecoming of a caring Shepherd for the Sheep!

Hour three of A&G features the perplexing question as to why we continue to fawn over the mad genius archetype. Plus, Joe offers an awesome riff inspired by our election caucus schedule, we have more highlights from the head-scratching Ye (ne Kanye) interview and there's a significant toilet failure.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three of A&G features the perplexing question as to why we continue to fawn over the mad genius archetype.  Plus, Joe offers an awesome riff inspired by our election caucus schedule, we have more highlights from the head-scratching Ye (ne Kanye) interview and there's a significant toilet failure.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three of A&G features the perplexing question as to why we continue to fawn over the mad genius archetype.  Plus, Joe offers an awesome riff inspired by our election caucus schedule, we have more highlights from the head-scratching Ye (ne Kanye) interview and there's a significant toilet failure.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The plaintiff says she rented the defendants' house and they never did a final walk-through. She claims they kept her security deposit illegally, so she's suing for twice its value. The defendants say the plaintiff told them her son committed suicide in the house, so they say they were not comfortable going there for a while. When they did, they claim it was infested with fleas and needed fumigation. They deny owing the plaintiff.  Then, the plaintiff says the defendants are her neighbors, and the son scratched her car with a rock. They refuse to pay for the damages, so she's suing. The defendant says her son didn't scratch the car — it was a little girl he was playing with. She denies owing a thing.  Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What motivates your leadership? The Apostle Peter understands the temptations of compulsion, greed, and domination, as he exhorts his fellow elders to shepherd the flock entrusted to their care.Fr. Ian Pac-Urar explores the example we find in the Apostle Peter. Even by identifying himself as a "fellow elder" in his first epistle, the Apostle Peter demonstrates what it means to serve the flock, not by lording over them, but by submitting to the example set by Christ.

This week on HWIDG, we get our yearly check up from Doctor Andy! It's weird that his office was in an abandoned building, but hey the parking was free! Now that I mention it, Doctor Andy was a bit weird. His hands were very clammy and his breath smelled like bathtub gin, and he didn't use any lube when he checked our butt. Dentists usually don't do that. Anyways he says we should stick to a healthy diet of:- Poster Sizes- Uppity Contractors- Property Management- SuperglueYou want to frame a nice poster or art piece? You better hope it's a standard size, otherwise you're paying hundreds of bucks for a custom frame job. Or you can be like Tab, he likes his framed posters like Madcucks, slovenly dressed and without a job.Contractors are like stand-up comics in the 80's. Lazy insulters. "That wall looks like your wife's face, boom!" "Check out the eggshell clashing with the cream in this room, YOWZA!" "Try the veal, I'll be here 'til Thursday, even though I should've been done three weeks ago!"Landlords are called so for a reason. They consider themselves lords. Lording over your right to rent like a prison warden. One wrong move and you'll head to solitary. Also like prison wardens, they're usually corrupt and are bad at their jobs.Superglue is like kryptonite. Back in the day the green rock could stop Superman dead in his tracks, and superglue could bond together even oil and water. But now Superman is too strong for regular kryptonite, so they had to invent Ultra Strong Rainbow Kryptonite. Unfortunately for superglue they haven't got that far so we're stuck with what is essentially watered down horses.All this and more on this week's episode! Don't forget to join us on DISCORD, support us through the end on PATREON or by BUYING A SHIRT.

Sometimes we don't listen or are not as open to God because we haven't taken the time to understand or even know God on an intimate level. In order to really know someone, we have to understand their character. When Jesus walked the Earth, He proudly proclaimed Himself, not only as the Son of God, but also as a son of man. He says in His Word that there isn't anything that we go through that He can't relate to or can't understand. How amazing is it to know that He isn't just Lording over us, but walking among us and along side us in our struggles. Want to hear more? Make sure to tune in every Monday to hear new episodes of TRUE with MiChelle Ferguson. TRUE is available on all major podcast platforms! For more information about MiChelle Ferguson Ministries, check out www.michelleferguson.org

This sermon was preached by Jared Mellinger at Covenant Fellowship Church on May 1, 2022. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5.

This sermon was preached by Jared Mellinger at Covenant Fellowship Church on May 1, 2022. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5.

2022-03-27 Lording It Under

Are You Leading or Lording--Mark 10-35-45-1. Christlike leadership starts with humility.-2. Christlike leadership requires sacrifice.-3. Christlike leadership is expressed in servanthood. -4. Christlike leadership is motivated by love.-www.gbcelm.org

This is the worship service from Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst, IL. This Sunday, Pastor Adam preached on leadership from Mark 10:35-45 in a sermon entitled, "Are you Leading or Lording?" 1. Christlike leadership starts with humility. 2. Christlike leadership requires sacrifice. 3. Christlike leadership is expressed in servanthood. 4. Christlike leadership is motivated by love. www.gbcelm.org

Find all our resources onlineContact usSupport the work of the ministry through a tax-deductible financial contribution. (1:31) Biblical Foundations for faithfully leading.(5:45) Lording in secular vocations versus in the Church.(8:42) When the pulpit turns into a plat1form. (11:30) The need of a tender conscience.(13:41) Acknowledging the reality of the Chief-Shepherd. (18:40) The blessing of plurality.(24:00) The importance of relational collateral

Find all our resources onlineContact usSupport the work of the ministry through a tax-deductible financial contribution. (1:31) Biblical Foundations for faithfully leading.(5:45) Lording in secular vocations versus in the Church.(8:42) When the pulpit turns into a plat1form. (11:30) The need of a tender conscience.(13:41) Acknowledging the reality of the Chief-Shepherd. (18:40) The blessing of plurality.(24:00) The importance of relational collateral

We review the fourth Test of the England v India series - which India won by 157 runs. Click here to support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points Two Oval triumphs - 50 years apart India once again leaving out Ashwin The decision to go with four fast bowlers on this surface Shardul the enigma How the quality of bowling magnifies the intensity of the viewing experience Does Bumrah really set batsmen up? The Ajinkya Rahane question Rohit Sharma's first hundred outside Asia - and what it meant to one fan Participants: Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd) Ashoka (@ABVan) Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) Related: 78 all out: England v India, Headingley Test review - 81allout podcast India ride on awesome foursome: England v India, Lord's Test review - 81allout podcast Masterful Jasprit Bumrah is the true architect of India's triumph - Jonathan Liew, Guardian Tireless Jadeja's control on a lifeless pitch justifies Kohli's faith in team combination - Osman Samiuddin, ESPNcricinfo India in the field - Kartikeya Date - Cricketingview substack

Dealing with tenants, trash, and trouble is the of a landlord and this is not the game that Lou wants to play anymore. This leads him to create a system that gives a lot of people an opportunity to end up with homeownership regardless of financial or credit background. Learn from Lou different strategies on becoming a successful Street Smart Real Estate Investor. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/wJIXaxWwKek - “Why Real Estate Is I.D.E.A.L. - “E” = Equity - Part 3” Take Lou's Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/realtors-and-real-estate-investing/?referralCode=305A2A5DB2A2C4543B7F Lou Brown has been buying, selling and holding property for 40 years and you are about to discover what a lot of so called gurus are missing. * How to buy all the property you want without ever visiting a single bank or needing to qualify for a loan… * How to have a buyer or renter before you even buy property… * How to have them already pay you money before you sold them anything… These are exactly the kinds of deals he does day in and day out. Most ‘investors’ are getting it wrong. It’s not about the property, it’s about the buyer. Buying right and buying cheap is what you’ll do after you have the buyer. Media Sites: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StreetSmartInvestor Podcast: http://Streetsmart.mypodcastworld.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StreetSmartInvestor/ Web Site: https://millionairejumpstart.com/ and https://streetsmartinvestor.com/ Real Estate investors in all fifty states across Canada and fifteen foreign countries including as far away as Australia and New Zealand, have long regarded the training, systems, and forms created by Louis Brown as the best in the industry, Quoted as an expert by many publications and authors, “Lou” draws from a wide and varied background as a real estate investor having been buying property since 1976. He’s invested in single-family homes, apartments, hotels, developed subdivisions, and built and renovated homes and apartments. Each of these experiences has given him a proving ground for the most cutting-edge concepts in real estate today. He’s widely known as a creative financing genius with his deal structuring concepts. Being a teacher at heart he enjoys sharing his discoveries with others. He has served the industry in many volunteer positions such as past President and designated lifetime member of the Georgia Real Estate Investors Association, the world’s largest real estate investor group. He is also founding President of the National Real Estate Investors Association, which serves as the umbrella association of local investor groups.

Welcome to another episode of Sterling's Business Success & Coffee Podcast; a resource center that helps you pinpoint your business's vital needs and business tips to make appropriate decisions.  In this episode, I am joined by Louis Katz, the founder of Technolene, and Louie The Lens. Technolene has been in existence for 19 years, as […]

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“I Saw a Maiden” was performed by the Houston Chamber Choir at their 2016-2017 season's “Christmas at the Villa” concert and is featured in the album Behold the Star! released in 2018. I Saw a Maiden Basque Noël, 15th century arr. Edgar Pettman (1866-1943) I saw a maiden sitten and sing: She lulled a child, a sweete Lording. Lullay, lullay, my dear son, my sweeting. Lullay, lullay, my dear heart, my own dear darling. This very Lord he made alle thing: Of lordes the Lord, of kinges the King. Lullay, lullay, my dear son, my sweeting. Lullay, lullay, my dear heart, my own dear darling. There was mickle melody at that childes birth: And all in heaven's bliss, they made mickle mirth. Lullay, lullay, my dear son, my sweeting. Lullay, lullay, my dear heart, my own dear darling. Angels sang that night and saiden to that child: Now blest be thou and she, both meek and mild. Lullay, lullay, my dear son, my sweeting. Lullay, lullay, my dear heart, my own dear darling. Pray we to that child and to His mother dear, His blessing to them that maken now cheer. Lullay, lullay, my dear son, my sweeting. Lullay, lullay, my dear heart, my own dear darling.

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The Lord of Love:The phrase "Lording it over" is always meant as a criticism. It describes the act of positioning oneself or one's power over another in an unhelpful, unhealthy and usually abusive way. It's different with Jesus.For Christ to "Lord over us" literally means for Him to love. It means for Him to serve. In fact, there simply is no division between the Lordship of Jesus and His love. They are of the same nature. The truth is, God is under no obligation to anyone, ever. Everything He does, He does because He loves. No act of God is obligatory, it is absolutely voluntary, absolutely chosen, and absolutely compelled by His specific love for you and for me.We're going to dig deeper into the love of God, expressed in the Lordship of Christ.

Al and Dan look at what God says about Pastors and His warnings about lording over the flock and being the husband of one wife.

April 19, 2020 Many of us have not spent much time in the letters of 1-3 John, but I think that is a tragedy. These letters are beneficial because they are so practical. We have seen in 1 John that those who love the truth have fellowship with God and fellowship with one another. Last time we saw how those who are in the light have no fellowship with those who are in the dark from 2 John. Remember the elect lady was instructed not to support those who are teaching what is false. It may seem out of step with the great command from God to love our neighbor, but it is not. Now, we look at the letter of 3 John, and we see a more detailed comparison between those who love and those who do not love. Let's begin by reading the whole letter at once. 3 John (ESV) --- 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 5 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, 6 who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. 7 For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. 8 Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. 9 I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. 10 So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to and puts them out of the church. 11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. 12 Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true. 13 I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. 15 Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, each by name. Breakdown of 3 John The first thing that we notice about this letter is that it is written in the same fashion as 3 John. John describes himself as "the elder," indicating that he is an elder at a local congregation. His work is to lead the church and look out for their souls. It may be that he is writing all three of these letters to the very church in which he serves as an elder. If that is the case, 1 John was written to the church, 2 John was written to a family, and 3 John was written to an individual by the name of Gaius. Gaius, John's Faithful Child John loves Gaius. The first two verses attest to that. John calls Gaius "beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth." Then in verse 2 and verse 5, he again calls him "Beloved." This is a man who is faithful to the truth and faithful to John. In verse 2, John describes his prayer for Gaius. This prayer may seem odd. He does not pray for Gaius's faith to be strengthened. He asks God to make Gaius' physical well being as good as his spiritual well being. We see that the apostles were not rooting for their fellow Christians to suffer the loss of all things as a result of persecution. Some were doing that and willing to do that for the cause of Christ, and that is good. But the hope was for peace to spread, all to submit to the will of God, and for everyone to learn the love of Christ. In verse 3, we see that John rejoices to hear Gaius is walking in the truth. This is the same thing that was said to the elect lady and her children. They were walking in the truth. If the last two letters are any indication as to what walking in the truth means, we know that Gaius believes that Jesus is God and that he lived in the flesh. We also know something else that is critical about Gaius and the elect lady. They showed love to their neighbors. As this letter progresses, we find out that Gaius has been spending himself to serve the brothers who are traveling through his area. 3 John 5--6 (ESV) --- 5 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, 6 who testified to your love before the church. News about his love for strangers has been spreading throughout the church. His faithfulness and love is refreshing the souls of those who hear about him. Have you ever experienced this level of hospitality? Have you ever had someone invite you, as a stranger, to stay with them? Jenna and I have had the opportunity to visit with people we did not know as we considered preaching full time. Men who did not know us at all invited us into their home and provided for us. Some have even given me their house key for when they would not be there so I could let myself in. One time, this couple who were becoming friends of ours weren't even going to be in town, but they urged us to use their house. The church should have this otherworldly hospitality that goes above and beyond expectations. Gaius gives abundantly like this. He opens his home and takes care of people whom he does not know. John commends him for that outpouring of love and faith. He also encourages him to share more with them because this is his opportunity to send them on their journey "in a manner worthy of God." When we know that someone has been faithfully serving the Lord and making great sacrifices, we can provide abundantly for them. It will be like we recognize God's messengers for who they are. As Paul said in Romans, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news." (10:15) The preaching of the gospel in new places cannot happen without the support of men and women along the way. Verse 7 and 8 say that "they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles" and "we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth." What a beautiful testimony this letter is to the ones who show hospitality and support for evangelists. Gaius is honored in this way because John wants all men and women to support those who live to preach as Gaius has helped them. Diotrephes, John's Adversary The next section of the letter is about someone who is strongly opposed to John's teachings. Diotrephes is described as doing six evil things. These are given in direct contrast to Gaius, who is full of love and supports the work of John. The first three characteristics relate to his stubborn rebellion against the truth. First, we see that Diotrephes likes to put himself first. He is not a servant at heart. He is the alpha personality, who drives the congregation to do what he knows is best. This man is not focused on God's will or God's glory as he might seem. He is entirely focused on getting his own way. Second, we see that he does not acknowledge John or the other apostles/elder's authority. They were given the role of leading God's people and ensuring that everyone walks in the truth with love for the truth. Diotrephes pays their word no respect or honor. Third, we find that he doesn't only fail to acknowledge the authority of John; he also speaks "wicked nonsense against" him and against others who teach the word of God. The fourth through sixth characteristics relate to his treatment of the brothers. While Gaius opens his home to them and serves them, Diotrephes refuses to welcome those whom he does not know. He also goes beyond what is under his authority by stopping Christians from doing what is good. But it doesn't end there. He even has those who accept brothers into their homes kicked out of the church! Can you imagine? I'm so glad that we have never had men or women who act like Diotrephes. That would just be horrible if people were putting themselves first, mishandling the word of God, or mistreating those who are trying to do something good. The truth is that this has happened and continues to happen in churches all over the world. There is a Diotrephes inside of all of us wanting to come out and set the church straight. We have little patience for those who do not step in line with our beliefs. Sometimes teachers, preachers, or elders go beyond the authority granted to them. We think too highly of ourselves and our knowledge. We become proud and arrogant about our version of the truth, and we are unwilling to listen to other's arguments against us. This is a fatal flaw that wreaks havoc in the church. Instructions After describing six things that Diotrephes is doing wrong, John comes in and lets Gaius know what to do. He must focus on those who are doing the right thing. Those who do what is good are "from God." Those who do what is evil have "not seen God." Gaius might be discouraged by the unfaithfulness of Diotrephes, but he must instead lift his head with a focus on those who are doing what is good. John brings up Demetrius and says that he is someone to be accepted. He has a good testimony from all people. eHe is also in line with the truth as he teaches God's word. There is nothing out of step with Demetrius, and he is worthy of receiving support. Final Words He ends this letter like John finished 2 John. His last words are that he has much more to say, but he prefers to say them face to face. There are so many things that he wants to say to Gaius, and the written word is not able to convey the body language of meeting face to face. Plus, there is a danger of the written word being misunderstood. Then, finally, he closes, wishing for peace and revealing that he is with Gaius's friends. What Do We Learn? When we compare this book with 2 John, we see that the same topic of hospitality and support is being discussed. 2 John warns against supporting those who are teaching what is false. 3 John warns against not supporting those who are teaching the truth. We have to use discernment to figure out who to help and who not to help. Gaius seems to have done an excellent job of this. His generosity is something for us all to imitate. Diotrephes has given us an example of what not to do. When we find someone who has a good testimony from everyone and is sacrificing to spread the name of Christ, we must become open fisted. John is calling for us to support them as we would support Jesus on his journey. Application I am grateful for the church's support of my family and I. We have been given the kind of support and love that Gaius is recognized for giving, and it is a great encouragement for me. I'm not sure about how much support we give to those who teach at gospel meetings, but I know that I have been helped by your generosity when I preached a short meeting with you. Is supporting a local or visiting preacher the extent of our application of 3 John? How could we apply this letter? My Greatest Joy I think we should focus on a phrase that is found in verse 4 to understand how we can apply this letter. What do we count as our greatest joy in life? In verse 4, John's greatest joy is seeing the ones he has taught continuing in the teaching he has given them. He loves to see his children living the transformed life with love for others that is unlike the love of this world. I can relate to that. There is a great inner joy that is unlike anything I have ever experienced. But do I recognize that as my greatest joy, or do I pursue a greater joy in something else? Are we so focused on helping spread the gospel and encouraging others to be faithful that our greatest joy in life is to see the fruit of our work? I wonder what Gaius' greatest joy is. Do you think that it is going fishing on the weekends, taking trips to see all the beauty of the earth, or casting lots with his buddies? He may do some of those things, but I believe this text shows us that he finds great joy in supporting those who are teaching the truth. He is making significant efforts to support and build up those who are sacrificing for the gospel. We could say that he is making a great sacrifice to play his part and fulfill his role as one who has the financial means to do so. That may be all he thinks about doing. I wonder if, after this letter, he starts setting aside some special care packages for the preachers to take with them. Maybe today he would get them gift cards to pay for gas or buy them bulk Bibles to hand out. His hospitality is an example for all of us. The church should have this otherworldly hospitality that goes above and beyond expectations. We provide for strangers who have a good testimony as we would the Lord. What is Diotrephes' greatest joy? His greatest joy is to be preeminent. He wants to be the head of the show. His goal in life is to be well thought of and for people to follow him. He believes that being at the top will bring him greater joy than being a humble servant. He sees the church like a business, and he wants to be the CEO or the pope. How many of us fall into this trap? Instead of tenderly discussing disagreements and handling them with humility and love, we make demands, bark off orders, and give ultimatums as though we have authority. I imagine Diotrephes would appear well-intentioned. He was probably trying to protect the church from something false coming in, but he compromised the truth in order to protect it. He was rebelling against the commands of the Lord by rejecting the apostles teachings. He failed to love his neighbor as he tried to help his neighbor. He is the man with a log in his eye from Matthew 7. When we look at John, Gaius, and Diotrephes, we see two different joys in their life. John and Gaius love to do the work of God in God's way and see God produce fruit through them. Diotrephes loves himself. Which one do we represent? Do we want to be in control, do things our way, and be heard? How many elders have done as Peter said, "Lording it over the flock?" How many preachers have taken that place of prominence? I have seen churches advertising and bragging about the education or the secular achievements of their preachers and elders, as though that is the reason people should want to worship with them. We are not here to show off how glorious we are. We are here to show Jesus' glory. I've been at plenty of congregations where members have made demands like Diotrephes. “The sign has to say this,” “The building has to be this color,” or “My grandfather made this and it better always be here.” This is not my church. I cannot force this group to do the things that I want them to do, or what is in my best interest. We must be mission focused. We are here for a greater purpose than satisfying the ego of any individual or any group. If the desires of the group do not line up with the truth, we have collectively become Diotrephes. John’s words of instruction fit us today, “Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.” If we have seen God and if we are from God, we will do the good that God has commanded us to do. But we won’t do it out of obligation. We will do it out of love and admiration for the God who has shown great love for us. Conclusion Our greatest joy must be to play our part in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Whatever role we have, will be extremely valuable in helping the lost find hope. How many of us show hospitality to strangers? This is a great work! God’s people need our encouragement and our love to shine through all of the disappointments. If Jesus’ sacrifice has impacted our hearts, let’s make his kingdom’s success our greatest joy. This letter encourages us to keep up the good work and be fellow workers with those in difficult places who are preaching the truth. If we are rejecting the teachings of the apostles or refusing to love those with a good reputation, we must repent. We do not need men or women like Diotrephes in our congregations. They tear down the work that is being done instead of adding to it. They are not from God and they do not see who God really is.

Hi there listeners! Today, Steve is going to talk about the difference between land lords and slum lords. Most notably, he is going to outline why win/win investors have the ability to make 7 million dollars more than slum lords? Does it seem like an obvious fact to you? There is a very clear reason to outline this difference and some of the reasons might surprise you. We hope you enjoy our show. Remember that you can email Steve directly at AskSteve@GetRealWealth.com; not only will he personally answer your questions but he might discuss it on air as well!

The idea of 'Power Over' is dying. Lording power over those less powerful is no way to move forward, and it will not give you long term happiness. For that you need to GROW and CONTRIBUTE! Contributing, Collaborating, and Reciprocating will stare you in the direction of long term happiness, success, growth, and love. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hey, welcome back to FriDudes! For those joining us for the first time, thanks for giving us a shot. Disclaimer, we are a bunch of flawed dudes pursuing Truth. Not everything that comes out of our mouths is right. Normally, I'm pumped to post up an episode like 'Bold Brian'. This week I feel heavy. We tackle abortion. If you boldly listen, can you do me a favor and make sure to listen until the very end for my recap? HINT: the above title aims at Christians (or better stated HypoChristians) that love to pick on others flaws without considering their own. Love vs. hate. Buckle up, here you go... Argh, that was heavy. For those that stuck with it and got to this point, would you level with us? Did you feel love, grace and mercy? Have you been hurt/pushed away by someone in the name of religion? If possible, I would like to share your story. On the abortion front or a different one. Please email me at djtommyp413@gmail.com. For any feeling guilt, and you have a HypoChristian belittling you, please know this. Rom 3:23 tell us that we are ALL flawed. Whether you had an abortion, contributed to one or whatever may be weighing you down, know we all are flawed. The Pope, the pastor of a mega church, your Mom or Dad, your neighbor, anyone that you heard on this podcast, all flawed. So if anyone is verbally beating you up from the HypoChristian side, you remind them of Rom 3:23. Next, ask that person who calls themself a Christian, what does Jesus say are the two greatest commandments? Short answer: Love God, Love Others. Tell them, I'm not feeling that from you right now. Do you really believe in Jesus' words? Shouldn't you practice what you preach? Lastly, God loves you. God wants a relationship with you...no matter how flawed you are. God loves building up the flawed. No matter your guilt, "For God so loved the world (that means you) that he gave his only Son Jesus, that whomever believeth in Him will have ever lasting life." That's it. Simple. You are forgiven if you seek forgiveness through Jesus. That's not my promise. That is God's - see John 3:16. So if you have anyone Lording over you with guilt, tell them to put that in their spiritual pipe and smoke it. Yeah, I'm fired up. Hopefully in a good way, hopefully you too. On that note, we go to 'Get Up' and get a Move On. So I'm going back to Shinedown and the song I referenced last week from the Bold Brian episode. Now go and do Good in Love and Mercy and Grace...

Tom sits down with Jason Casterlin and MarkieJ from the Hudson Valley band, "Hillbilly Parade". Being long time friends, its a recording of a great conversation covering guitars, self band grading and Jason's unique musical storage (re)invention. Several songs from Jason's CD "Old Stone Church" and several "Stick Figure Kitty" are included in the podcast. Jason's CD "Old Stone Church" CD is available on Apple Music and Spotify. Stick Figure Kitty can be found on Tom's website, Highstrungpro.com Thank you to sponsors Parkway Music and Dreamcatcher-events.com

Series: In the Image of God - What It Means to Be HumanService: Gospel MeetingType: SermonSpeaker: Tom Hamilton

Sun-toasted and sultry, it’s one of the Caribbean’s hidden gems. Santa Marta is not just the oldest city in Colombia, but South America’s oldest city. It doesn’t instantly arouse you with the breath-taking good looks of Cartagena, but it’s laidback beach vibe, historical pedigree and revivified colonial quarter offer stimulation galore. My ebullient Viva Expeditions guide, Claudia, led me through the city staples, which starts with a visit to Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. This stately 17th-century hacienda is where the great liberator, Simón Bolívar, spent the last days of his epic life.Bolívar was a guest of the hacienda’s Spanish owner, Joaquín de Mier, who was a staunch backer of Latin American independence. The hacienda, which produced rum, honey, and sugarcane, has been transformed into a museum that commemorates El Libertador through a series of Bolívar-themed exhibits within the hacienda and monuments that dot the expansive grounds. The hacienda is worth a visit alone for its evocative rooms preserved in period style, which include a chapel and the room where Bolívar died in 1830.Now doubling as a formal homage to the legend who liberated six countries from Spanish colonial rule, the impressive white-marble memorial is composed of three monumental statues that depict Bolívar in different stages of his life. The hacienda’s grounds are also graced with the lush 22-hectare Jardín Botánico. is a relaxing place to stroll. Adjacent to the hacienda, the eclectic Museo Bolivariano triumphs the work of Latin American artists; don’t miss Alejandro Obregón’s portrait of a withered Bolívar shortly before his death.From there, Claudia whisked me to the heart of town, where we popped into Museo del Oro. It’s not quite the Aladdin's Cave that you'll find in Bogota, but Santa Marta's gold museum showcases an impressive collection of artifacts and gold from regional tribes, in the former Customs House. Somehow this pre-Columbian gold and ceramics withstood the avarice and bloodlust of the Spanish conquest. I drooled over displays of exquisite jade, copper, and gold work fashioned by the Tayrona and Nahuange, between 200AD and 1600AD.Lording over the heart of town, the glinting white edifice of Santa Marta Cathedral beckons like a wedding cake, with a romantic aura and reputed to be the oldest church in Colombia. It's a melange of varying architectural styles, but its lofty belltower and stout altar dome underscore its time-honoured grandeur. The remains of Bolivar were buried here until he was reinterred in his birthplace of Caracas in 1842. Legend has it that his heart is still here, hidden in an urn in the cathedral walls.Lover’s Square gives you an authentic taste of Santa Marta’s personality. Dramatically rejuvenated after decades of decay as a seedy enclave for prostitutes and drug dealers, romance suffuses this made-over square. You’ll see newlyweds posing for pictures in the park’s centrepiece, an ornamental, whitewashed gazebo. Loved-up young things kiss amid potted flowers under burnished street lamps, salsa spills from nearby bars and even elderly couples are spurred into action, with impromptu salsa performances.Pedestrianised Calle 19, which runs east from the square, is studded with characterful bars, cafes, and restaurants, elegantly painted in a cheerful palate of pastel hues, that increasingly cater to a hip, discerning crowd. The area also abounds with tantalising street food, where backpackers swap stories over arepas. I also soaked up the carnival atmosphere of Plaza Bolivar. With its shoeshine boys, street vendors, mustachioed men playing board games, and couples making out, Plaza Bolívar is your quintessential Latin American square, backed by the elegant mustard-yellow city hall.The new malecón (boardwalk) funnels south from the gritty port area, to the spiffy new marina, where there is also a small beach. Claudia warned me not to swim here – the water quality isn’t flash. Edged with more street fo...

After being absorbed by the raw historic drama that oozes from the pores of Warsaw, my fellow travellers and I boarded our awaiting chariot, a roomy luxury coach, for a romp through the countryside en-route to Lithuania. Insight Vacations’ Warsaw & the Baltic States guided holiday soon proved to be an eye-opening journey of immense discovery for me. It had long been on the bucket-list to tick off the Baltics and this expertly crafted itinerary, with comforts galore, stitched the regional jewels together with style, aplomb and surprises aplenty. Lounging in recline on the super-comfy coach with trusty wifi, Insight Vacations are reputed to be the most indulgent in Europe, with 10 seats removed to provide added legroom. As a stickler against needless waste, I was most impressed to discover that the tour company had jettisoned single-use plastic bottles, opting for refillables instead. My 25 fellow guests from New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Singapore soon struck up a warm rapport, swapping tales and laughs all along the way. It’s another winning attribute of the Insight Vacations experience, their group sizes don’t exceed 40. As the gleaming new skyscrapers of contemporary Warsaw faded from view, our ebullient Australian travel director, Brad Dick, titillated us with a plethora of regional insights, as we breezed through the pancake-flat Polish countryside. A lunch stop soon beckoned in the lovely, leafy resort town of Augstow, swooned over by Poles for the therapeutic spas. I was fascinated to learn that the wider lake-filled region of Masuria rubs shoulders with a pint-sized outpost of Russia, Kaliningrad. Brad informed us how the Allies gifted this little chunk of coastal land to Stalin after World War II, so that Russia had port access to the Baltic Sea where it doesn’t freeze over in winter. Sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania, before we knew it, we arrived in the venerable Lithuanian capital of Vilnius. Insight Vacations takes great pride in hand-picking hotels that boast prime locations and brimming with comfort. Their Vilnius offering is a class-act, Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel. Lording over the heart of the old town and loaded with character, this upscale Baroque-style hotel, circa 1901, features vintage décor, glorious frescoes and primo views. I swung back the doors on my Juliet balcony, drinking in the knock-out views of the Church of St. Casimir, directly across the road. It’s the city’s oldest Baroque church, with legend having it that 700 people rolled the cornerstone into place, in 1604. We also ventured to St. Peter and St. Paul Church. Reputedly built on the site where pagans  worshipped Milda, the goddess of love, this 1668 Baroque masterpiece is wedding-cake beautiful. The interior is even more ornate, with over 2,000 stucco statues of religious and mythological figures, like wedding-cake icing. Visited by Pope John Paul II, it is a revered house of worship, the pearl of Lithuanian Baroque.Our local guide in Vilnius, Amelia, was a straight-shooting and enthralling raconteur, with a ready wit. I revelled in her deep disdain for trendy and modern art installations, cropping up around the old town. “I hope it’s temporary,” she would frequently mutter, as we passed by another abstract metallic street installation. The old town’s architectural beauty belies its blood-stained backstory, in which 40% of the buildings were destroyed during WWII. Guiding us on a walking tour across the cobbles of the delightful old town, spilling with al fresco cafes and studded with Baroque confections, it’s an irresistible locale to stroll, absorb and immerse yourself in the stories of tumult, drama and human resilience. I was constantly seduced by the glinting yellows and oranges of the amber shops, liberally sprinkled throughout the old town. Nicknamed the gold of the North, the amber is sourced from the Baltic coastline, as resin from the fossilised pine. Most amber is 40-60 million years...

BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/taradevlin Another week in the United States of Serfs and Lords - and the so-called President of the United States gives more full-throated condemnation of members of Congress than he does against America-hating dictators who attack our elections and murder journalists while Lording over a literal Handmaid's Tale society. Trump's election strategy is clear - tear America apart. We'll discuss another week of madness. BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/taradevlin _________________________________________ HELP BOB KINCAID PASS THE ACHE ACT: Follow Bob: twitter.com/BobKincaid Listen to Bob: www.headon.live/ Appalachian Community Health Emergency (ACHE): www.facebook.com/AppalachianCommu…HealthEmergency/ Coal River Mountain Watch: www.facebook.com/CRMWSTOPMTR/ This Ted Talk explains the dangers of mountaintop removal: bit.do/MTRDanger Coal River Mountain Watch: www.crmw.net/ Find your Rep: www.house.gov/representatives/fi…our-representative Contact Congress. U.S. House of Representatives: Telephone: 202-225-3121. Website: www.house.gov/ _________________________________________ BECOME A PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin DONATE TO PROGRESSIVE VOICES: www.progressivevoices.com/rdtdaily Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! rdtdaily-merch.myshopify.com/ _________________________________________ Please support the Independent Liberal Media. Donate to RDTdaily. Every donation over $20 will receive a "Grab them by the Midterms" window cling featuring RDTdaily's mascot Francis Junior, Jr.! rdtdaily.com/donations/donate-to-rdtdaily-2/ _________________________________________ Tune in tonight 6PM EST a FACEBOOK and Youtube LIVE for another LIVE “Tarabuster!” Join RDTdaily.com’s Tara Devlin for our weekly therapy session for the Resistance! Rebroadcast on Progressive Voices Sunday 6PM EST, then ANYTIME on the Progressive Voices App. Tarabuster is also on GDPR Revolution 99 [gdprrevolution99.com] Spend your Saturday Evenings with Tara Devlin. Tweet @REALTaraDevlin or join the FACEBOOK LIVE chat at www.facebook.com/RepublicanDirtyTricks/ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "TARABUSTER CLIP: Tara Rails Against Corporate Media Elite Incessantly Badgering Us About Capitalism" www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULnLkxl4kNE -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

One special characteristic of the Feast of Tabernacles was the pouring of a vessel of water into a basin that was located at the base of the altar. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Truly what the world needs more of today is love! Here to back this obvious fact is: Swingle Singers, Cadence Unplugged, Fairfield Four, The A Cappellian, SoundStage, Glad, Aeolian's, the Martins, Nelons, Lording, Try-Tone, Take 6, Accent, Naturally 7

When the disciples are asking for position, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach on greatness in his kingdom.

This week, whilst Mitch is Lording his way around Thailand, Jon and Bako are joined by guest host Stuart Herrington, and we review the weekend's game, and look ahead to the imminent first double gameweek. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's 2018 and that means it's time once again for spoiler season! We sink our teeth into some of the new cards previewed from Rivals of Ixalan, Magic's last ever small set(for now)! David and Alan went to a PPTQ and did quite well, and our deck of the week is a lovely little rogue brew from the Magic Online 5-0 lists! "Skullcraic Theme" composed and performed by Barry Cannon. Tweet us @Skullcraic Email us at skullcraicpodcast@gmail.com Barry's YouTube Barry's Twitter

This episode is dedicated to my princess Leigha She has a heart for A Cappella music, and it shows in this episode. Just about every song on this episode is a song that she loves to sing with me. In this order you'll hear: Glad Take 6, Committed, Naturally 7, (Fred Parker), Wayde & Janelle Bryant), Lording, Ecks and Bullz, the Discovery Singers, (Rhonda and Andrew) (Minerva and Charles Bryant) (Rhonda and Andrew) (Wayde and Janelle Bryant) (K'Hari Bryant), Soundstage, Aeolians, Take 6, the Dent Family Trio, (Vanessa Nora), Voctave, (Crystal and Julie Mitchell) (Anika Baker), and Groove for Thought (Andea Brezzell). Enjoy!

Marc Cunningham, a 2nd generation property manager, talks with Charles Roberts about land lording in Denver. They discuss the pros and cons of self managing vs hiring a property manager. The right answer depends on your situation. Mark and Charles both know market data and have a great discussion about the state of the Denver real estate market. Marc is a wealth of information for managing your properties. Make sure you watch his "Denver Property Management 101" course. He discusses 7 tenant lease agreement issues that commonly cause issues and headaches for Denver landlords. Highlights from the show: Pros and cons of self managing vs hiring a property manager Tips for presenting rent increases to your tenants Why Marc is focusing on buying class A properties A great discussion on rental rates and the state of the Denver real estate market Resources: Watch Marc's "Denver Property Management 101" course. Contact Marc Cunningham | (303) 255-1990 | Marc@RentGrace.com | RentGrace.com Question? Leave them in the comments below.

This week we talk about some rugby and indeed about some of the personalities around the game. So, basically we do what we do Only this time we're podding off the back of a free, nutritious lunch (Tommy 'King of Cardiff' Shanklin has a few contacts). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you put your property into an LLC yet? What if your tenant slips and falls? What if they point the finger at you? Our Best Ever guest is a highly experienced eviction and general real estate attorney backed by many years in the business. Hear how you can correctly disposition any property for safer yields without the fear of lawsuits...tune it! Best Ever Tweet: Don't just trust someone because they are flashy, really get to the merits of what they are doing. Mark Zinman's Real Estate Background: Phoenix, Arizona attorney who represents property owners in all rental property disputes By volume, his firm is one of the largest eviction firms in Arizona com He born in Canada mved Subscribe in   and    so you don’t miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: You find the deals. We’ll fund them. Yes, it’s that simple. Fund That Flip is an online lender that provides fast and affordable capital to real estate investors. We make funding your projects easy so you can focus on what you do best…rehabilitating homes. Learn more at . What’s the Best Ever health plan for YOU? Go to and find a better health plan in 10 minutes or less. On average you’ll save $418 on coverage and care.

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We discuss how you (slowly) introduce new technologies into the market by looking at past tech cycles John has gone through. We also catch-up on the Craft conference and John's travels in Europe. Show-notes and Links The Bruce Sterling Web 2.0 European Conference Circuit Craft conference Prezi Consul, Teraform, etc. Johnaform How do you install the thing, how do you fix the thing? DevOps Weekly email list. The 5 why's of cloud Damon and those guys. Simon Wardly's evolution of practice "The practice of using the tool is novel." When the wave finally broke (http://interconnected.org/home/2015/04/18/the_wave) Defined vs. constrained by the tools you use. Learning to See How does this compare to the rise of VMware? Don't be constrained by billing (https://twitter.com/monkchips/status/590896369222737920). How are you measured? Bruge, beer museum, churches, chocolate and beer Libsyn downloads as of 20160912: 337.

We discuss how you (slowly) introduce new technologies into the market by looking at past tech cycles John has gone through. We also catch-up on the Craft conference and John’s travels in Europe. Show-notes and Links The Bruce Sterling Web 2.0 European Conference Circuit Craft conference Prezi Consul, Teraform, etc. Johnaform How do you install the thing, how do you fix the thing? DevOps Weekly email list. The 5 why's of cloud Damon and those guys. Simon Wardly's evolution of practice "The practice of using the tool is novel." When the wave finally broke (http://interconnected.org/home/2015/04/18/the_wave) Defined vs. constrained by the tools you use. Learning to See How does this compare to the rise of VMware? Don't be constrained by billing (https://twitter.com/monkchips/status/590896369222737920). How are you measured? Bruge, beer museum, churches, chocolate and beer Libsyn downloads as of 20160912: 337.

We discuss how you (slowly) introduce new technologies into the market by looking at past tech cycles John has gone through. We also catch-up on the Craft conference and John’s travels in Europe. Show-notes and Links The Bruce Sterling Web 2.0 European Conference Circuit Craft conference Prezi Consul, Teraform, etc. Johnaform How do you install the thing, how do you fix the thing? DevOps Weekly email list. The 5 why's of cloud Damon and those guys. Simon Wardly's evolution of practice "The practice of using the tool is novel." When the wave finally broke (http://interconnected.org/home/2015/04/18/the_wave) Defined vs. constrained by the tools you use. Learning to See How does this compare to the rise of VMware? Don't be constrained by billing (https://twitter.com/monkchips/status/590896369222737920). How are you measured? Bruge, beer museum, churches, chocolate and beer Libsyn downloads as of 20160912: 337.

Welcome listeners to An Apotheosis of a Bombast. This week, as Scott is away Lording it up in the sun, Elton has invited four 'Guest Producers' in the shape of Dave Robinson, Mike Carson, Richard Smith and Andrew Dickerson to help him through the world of news and websites. News takes the guys through the Rapture and Zombies, circumcision, a German orgy, a baby named 'Like', Police chasing a cuddly toy, a Woman with a sword, Russel Brand and Dead or Alive. The website search bemuses the team as they discover the wonderful 'Hover Car'. If you enjoy this episode then please dive into the archives, there's lots of great stuff there. Contact Elton and Scott @ bombastpodcast@gmail.com Please visit Mikes Flicker page and Tech it or Leave it, a tech podcast from Rich and Andrew available on Simply Syndicated.com (All links are in the show notes @ http://bombastpodcast.podbean.com Oh, and please spread the word. Cheers.

Luke 22:24-30,35-38 - Knowing Christ From Luke - Dr. Michael Rogers