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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Mesu Andrews returns to the show this week to chat about her new book, Brave. We talk about her amazing story of how she came to know the Lord, why she chose to write about King David's wives, and what it's like to write real biblical characters in her books. Patrons will find out what Happy Thanksmas is. Brave by Mesu Andrews"The Old Testament stories of David come to vibrant life in Brave. . . . Wonderful!"--Angela Hunt, Christy Award-winning author of The EmissariesIn the tumultuous world of ancient Israel, Ahinoam--a dagger-wielding Kenite woman--flees her family farm with her unconventional father to join the ragtag band of misfits led by the shepherd-turned-warrior David ben Jesse. As King Saul's treasonous accusations echo through the land, Ahinoam's conviction that David's anointing makes him Yahweh's chosen king propels her on a perilous journey to Moab and back into Judah's unforgiving wilderness, only to encounter more hardship and betrayal.Amid the challenges, Ahinoam forges an unexpected bond with David's sister and gains respect among David's army through her knowledge of Kenite metalworking. Though some offer friendship, Ahinoam, scarred by past relationships, isolates to avoid more pain and refuses to acknowledge her growing feelings for the renegade king. As Ahinoam's heart grapples for footing, King Saul's army closes in, and Ahinoam must confront the true meaning of love, loyalty, and courage. Is she brave enough to trust new friends and love Israel's next king?Get your copy of Brave by Mesu Andrews.MESU ANDREWS is a Christy Award-winning, best-selling author of biblical novels and devotional studies whose deep understanding of and love for God's Word brings the Bible alive for readers. Her heritage as a “spiritual mutt” has given her a deep yearning to both understand and communicate biblical truths in powerful stories that touch the heart, challenge the mind, and transform lives. Mesu lives in Indiana with her husband Roy, where she stays connected with her readers through newsie emails, blog posts, and the social media we all love to hate. For more information, visit MesuAndrews.com.Get 15% off Chrstian apparel and other items just by using this link: https://www.buyblackett.com/LIZ36168Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

In this episode, Jaime Jo Wright and Mesu Andrews chat about Mesu's upcoming book, Brave, which is the first in the King David's Brides series. They chat about the questionable amount of David's wives and the challenges of writing about them. Curious yet? Stop by and eavesdrop!

You've heard of Abigail and Bathsheba. But what about David's other wives? In this episode of the More to Life podcast, biblical fiction powerhouse Mesu Andrews talks about Brave: The Story of Ahinoam, the first book in her new series King David's Brides. As Mesu delves into her writing process, you'll hear how she investigates Scripture and uses the clues she finds to reimagine these women's stories—and why their stories are so important to us today. To purchase a copy of Brave: The Story of Ahinoam, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store by clicking ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can connect with Mesu at ⁠MesuAndrews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

Today it's delightful to welcome Mesu Andrews to Book Talk. In our conversation, Mesu shares how she never imagined being a writer. Then one day she got sick and needed to teach. The rest is history. Mesu likes to write about the unknown women in the Bible. That's exactly who she focuses on in her latest book, Brave. In this book, she explores what the life of one of King David's unknown wives might have been like. I really enjoyed the opportunity to dig deeper into Mesu, her books, and her writing. Her advice to writers? Don't be in such a hurry. Writing is a marathon. And get used to rewriting. The act of writing brings her joy as long as the collaboration. She loves editing and making things better because the first draft is about getting the story out. I know you'll love getting to know her. Connect with Mesu Andrews Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Pinterest | YouTube

Who is your favorite Bible character? David is a beloved man for many. Even God called him a man after his own heart. In this week episodes, Meagan and Mesu discuss Mesu's new series based on the wives who gave David his first 6 sons. You'll get a look into David and his first wife Ahinoam in this conversation about Mesu's new book Brave.

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Christy-award-winning author Mesu Andrews talks about feeling God's love for her as she studies the Bible.  https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @livesteadyon Instagram: @angiebaughman421 Looking for something not listed? It's probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon  https://mesuandrews.com/https://www.facebook.com/MesuAndrewshttps://www.youtube.com/MesuAndrewshttps://www.instagram.com/mesuandrews/?hl=enhttps://www.pinterest.com/mesuandrews/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3513697.Mesu_Andrews MESU ANDREWS is a Christy Award-winning, best-selling author of biblical novels and devotional studies whose deep understanding of and love for God's Word brings the Bible alive for readers. Her heritage as a “spiritual mutt” has given her a deep yearning to both understand and communicate biblical truths in powerful stories that touch the heart, challenge the mind, and transform lives. Mesu lives in North Carolina with her husband Roy, where she stays connected with her readers through newsie emails, blog posts, and the social media we all love to hate. For more information, visit MesuAndrews.com. You can find information on all Mesu's books at https://mesuandrews.com/books/ Subscribe to Mesu's newsletter to receive a free novella at https://mesuandrews.com/   Mesu mentioned:Women of the Bible by Ann Spangler and Jean E. SyswerdaESV Illuminated Scripture Journal  Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison 

21. oktobrī Mazajā ģildē izskanēs Latvijas Universitātes jauktā kora JUVENTUS un diriģenta Valda Tomsona koncerts “Kopība” ar Kaspara Zemīša “Mesu” jauktajam korim un ģitārai vakara pirmajā daļā, bet otrajā daļā gaidāms pirmatskaņojums Riharda Zaļupes opusam “Kopība” jauktajam korim, stīgu nonetam, sitaminstrumentālistu kvartetam, flautai, basģitārai un klavierēm, kas tika radīta par godu kora simtgadei 2020. gadā. Jaundarba teksta autore ir Sondra Zaļupe un kopā ar kori to atskaņos sitaminstrumentālistu kvartets no Orķestra “Rīga”, stīgu nonets Dinas Dorofejevas vadībā un Andis Klučnieks (flauta), Edgars Tomševics (klavieres), Aivars Meijers (basģitāra), Mārtiņš Zvīgulis (tenors), Rūta Olekša un Nataliia Behma (soprāns). Sarunā ar kora māksliniecisko vadītāju Valdi Tomsonu - par kora dzīvi pēc dziesmusvētkiem un kolektīva attīstību ilgtermiņā, par kordziedāšanu, ar kuru saslimst uz mūžu. Par jauno dziedātāju uzņemšanu, kura notika jau vasarā, kad studenti iesniedza dokumentus LU. Par principiem un skaņdarbiem, veidojot 21. oktobra koncertprogrammu, kurā divi paplašinātas formas darbi. Par sadarbību ar Kasparu Zemīti un viņa mūzikas sirsnīgo, vienkāršo un cilvēcīgo valodu. Par R. Zaļupes opusu "Kopība", kuru Valdis dēvē par kora simfoniju ar savu dramaturģiju, domas dziļumu. Noslēgumā arī par kora turpmākajām iecerēm, kopību lielajās un mazajās lietā, degšanu idejas vārdā.

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La endogamia es una práctica en la cual los individuos se casan o se reproducen dentro de un grupo o población cerrada, generalmente limitada a una familia, clan, comunidad o grupo étnico específico. En otras palabras, implica la selección de parejas dentro de un círculo restringido en lugar de buscar compañeros fuera de ese grupo.La endogamia puede tener diferentes motivaciones, como preservar la pureza racial, mantener tradiciones culturales, preservar la riqueza o el poder dentro de un grupo familiar, o incluso por razones geográficas o socioeconómicas. Sin embargo, la endogamia también puede llevar a ciertos problemas y riesgos.Uno de los principales problemas asociados con la endogamia es el aumento de la probabilidad de heredar enfermedades genéticas recesivas. Cuando hay una alta tasa de endogamia, existe un mayor riesgo de que los individuos compartan genes defectuosos debido a la falta de diversidad genética. Esto puede llevar a un aumento de trastornos genéticos y enfermedades hereditarias dentro de la población.Además, la endogamia puede tener implicaciones sociales y culturales, ya que puede perpetuar divisiones o barreras entre grupos y limitar la diversidad y la mezcla de diferentes culturas y tradiciones.Síguenos en ==> TWITCH (Livestreams todos los domingos a las 10pm) & DISCORD (Nuestra comunidad ♥)Escucha también nuestros programas CINENTRADA y PODCARTOONDonaciones via YAPE o PLIN a 961892597

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I love talking the Word with people who love The Word, and Mesu Andrews is definitely one of those folks. With her new book In Feast or Famine already raking in rave reviews, I knew I'd want to read this book as part of my quest to bring more Biblical fiction into my life, and after talking with her, I want to read it now. Like today. But I can't. I haven't read Potiphar's Wife, and while it stands alone, I definitely want to read that one first. Listen in to see why I think two books that could read as stand alones should still be read in order. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Do You Do When Freedom Adds a Strange Wife? In Feast or Famine takes a look at Joseph after he's released from prison and gives us a look at what that might have looked like.  Mesu chats about how she kind of wrote herself into a corner when she gave Joseph a romantic interest in Potiphar's Wife (and why she did it) that she has to remove from God's factual account. Because In Feast or Famine talks about the wife Pharaoh gives him isn't the Hebrew slave Mesu invented for him. The book talks about the difficulties on all sides and gives us a look at where she'll take her next series as well! In Feast or Famine by Mesu Andrews Thrust into an arranged marriage, the daughter of ancient Egypt's high priest plays a pivotal role in Joseph's biblical narrative in this powerful novel from the award-winning author of Potiphar's Wife. After four-year-old Asenath's mother is murdered by Egypt's foreign rulers, the child is raised to be a priestess by her overprotective father—high priest of Egypt's sun god. For fifteen years, Asenath is sequestered in the upper levels of Ra's temple, convinced it is her destiny to heal the land by becoming queen to the next Egyptian pharaoh. But when Egypt's foreign king instead gives her as a bride to the newly appointed vizier—a Hebrew named Joseph—her entire world is shaken. Beyond the walls of her tower, Asenath discovers treachery, deceit, and conspiracy that force her to redefine her destiny and weigh where her true loyalties lie. Can she still trust the gods of Egypt? Or is Elohim, the foreign God of her husband, the one who will heal her nation during the feast and famine to come? You can learn more about Mesu Andrews at her WEBSITE and sign up for her newsletter HERE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.The always lovely Mesu Andrews stops by the podcast this week to chat about her new book, In Feast and Famine. It's a fascinating look at Joseph and his wife, as well as the return of Joseph's brothers. We talk about the very, very historical story that helped her springboard the novel and why we as humans are naturally creative. I do apologize that again there is no bonus question. This was also recorded when my dad was very ill, and my mind was really at the hospital. Don't worry - I'm remembering them again! I'll also soon have a list of our June recordings so you can get some questions ready for the authors. In Feast or Famine by Mesu Andrews Thrust into an arranged marriage, the daughter of ancient Egypt's high priest plays a pivotal role in Joseph's biblical narrative in this powerful novel from the award-winning author of Potiphar's Wife.After four-year-old Asenath's mother is murdered by Egypt's foreign rulers, the child is raised to be a priestess by her overprotective father—high priest of Egypt's sun god. For fifteen years, Asenath is sequestered in the upper levels of Ra's temple, convinced it is her destiny to heal the land by becoming queen to the next Egyptianpharaoh. But when Egypt's foreign king instead gives her as a bride to the newly appointed vizier—a Hebrew named Joseph—her entire world is shaken. Beyond the walls of her tower, Asenath discovers treachery, deceit, and conspiracy that force her to redefine her destiny and weigh where her true loyalties lie. Can she still trust the gods of Egypt? Or is Elohim, the foreign God of her husband, the one who will heal her nation during the feast and famine to come?Get your copy of In Feast or Famine by Mesu Andrews. Get the first book in the series, Potiphar's Wife. Get to know Mesu AndrewsI've been married to Roy Andrews since 1984—who I've known since we were both third-graders. You can read more about our story in my Personal Testimony. We have two grown daughters. They're married now and presenting us with adorable grand babies—our reward for not killing them when they were children. Family adds the spice to my life and keeps my nose buried in my Bible!During my younger years, I was an over-the-top extrovert; however, in 1997 My Chronic Illness Battle began a transformation that changed the core of my being. I once thrived on people, teaching, speaking. DO-ing ministry of every kind, but when I could no longer DO ministry the way I'd once done it, I had to learn a new way to BE content. You can download a free copy of the Daily Scripture Prayer that helped me through that transition.God never wastes our suffering, and it was during those long hours, days, and weeks in bed that my passion for biblical novels awakened. Now I love to read it AND write it. I'll share frequent book reviews of those books I love to read, and the biblical novels I write are listed in Mesu's Books. Just click to each book's individual page, and you'll find various goodies: downloadable Bible studies, group discussion questions, and more!

Christy Award-winning author Mesu Andrews is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Andrea Sandefur. On today's episode, Mesu Andrews shares her writing process and her journey into becoming an author after a time of suffering. She gives us valuable resources for writing fiction, delivers great tips about having productive creative time, and closes the episode by reading from her latest book. Mesu Andrews is a Christy Award-winning author of biblical fiction. She started out as a speaker and teacher, but a chronic illness sent her to bed rest for six months. This started her on a journey of writing to reach people with God's words. Mesu has won several awards including the 2012 ECPA Book of the Year for a Debut Author for Love Amid the Ashes and a Christy Award for Isaiah's Daughter. This episode can also be found on YouTube. Show Notes The following resources were mentioned in the show or are useful resources recommended by the guests. Links might be marked as affiliates, meaning we earn a commission if you buy through the link. Jewish Study Bible - https://amzn.to/3irD3I7 Write Your Novel From The Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/3Fh8hdG The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface by Donald Maass - https://amzn.to/3VBGSbG Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level by Donald Maass - https://amzn.to/3EN4zXU The Story Equation: How to Plot and Write a Brilliant Story with One Powerful Question by Susan May Warren - https://amzn.to/3FjSKdn Learn More About Our Guest You can follow this guest on several platforms, including: Website - https://mesuandrews.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mesuandrews/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MesuAndrews Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MesuAndrews Credits Today's episode is hosted by Andrea Sandefur. Andrea is a civil engineer turned stay-at-home mom and singer-songwriter. She plays the piano, leads worship at her church, and loves to write new songs. One of Andrea's favorite activities is encouraging creative artists in her congregation through hosting artist showcases. Follow Andrea on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Support this show and get access to exclusive content by donating at https://www.patreon.com/creativelychristian. This show is produced by Theophany Media (https://www.theophanymedia.com). The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

"Tik bieži mēs esam noguruši, tik bieži – noskumuši, nelaimīgi un dusmīgi... To visu projām! Lai mūzika paceļ virs zemes! Lai tā noglāsta dvēseli, lai noglāsta mūs. Jo tas taču ir mūzikas uzdevums – pacelt pāri reālajai dzīvei, kurā mēs dzīvojam: mūzika mums dod tādus laimes brīžus, kad tas viss ir prom, tavai dvēselei ir spārni un tā var lidot," ir pārliecināts komponists Pēteris Vasks. Intervijā Latvijas Radio 3 "Klasika" viņš stāsta par savas kormūzikas interpretējumiem tikko Berlīnē un vēl citu savu opusu dzīvi aiz Latvijas robežām, kā arī par Rīgas Domā gaidāmo "Jubilejas mesu" un "Musica Serena" Latvijas Nacionālā simfoniskā orķestra un tā jaunā galvenā diriģenta Tarmo Peltokoski programmā. Rūta Paula: Tava mūzika skan gan Latvijā, gan arvien tālāk pasaulē. Tikko biji uz kāda sava jaundarba pirmatskaņojumu Berlīnē. Pēteris Vasks: 26. novembra vakarā Berlīnes filharmonijas kamermūzikas zālē bija Berlīnes RIAS kamerkora koncerts, kura programmu bija iestudējusi un vadīja mūsu jaunā, brīnišķīgā diriģente Krista Audere. Sevišķi pēc uzvaras Erika Eriksona kordiriģentu konkursā pagājušajā gadā Krista Audere tagad ir pieprasīta diriģente – visi Eiropas profesionālie kori stāv pie viņas rindā, lai uzaicinātu uz sadarbību...  Tā bija pamatīga divdaļīga programma, kuras nosaukums bija Mūzika mieram. Koncerts iesākās ar somu komponista Einojuhani Rautavāras Mesu korim a cappella, tad bija Krimā dzimušās, bet nu jau ilgstoši Igaunijā mītošās Gaļinas Grigorjevas kompozīcija, tad pauze, bet otrajā daļā bija Arvo Perta skaņdarbs, un milzīgs prieks bija par mūsu Jēkaba Jančevska darbu korim ar čellu, ko koncertā spēlēja arī Latvijā pazīstamais Nikolass Altštets. Jēkabam šis ir ļoti skaists darbs! Un tad bija veseli divi mani darbi: vispirms "Fruit of Silence" jeb "Klusuma auglis", ko pasaulē kori labprāt un daudz dzied. Šajā gadījumā – oriģinālajā a cappella versijā. Un tad – pavisam  netipiski – kā pats pēdējais skaņdarbs bija mana dziesma, ko Kristai uzrakstīju, uzzinot to prieka vēsti, ka viņa uzvarējusi Eriksona konkursā. Toreiz es vienkārši spontāni atšķīru mana iemīļotā dzejnieka Knuta Skujenieka kopoto rakstu sējumu un atradu brīnumskaistu tekstu un uzrakstīju viņai skaņdarbu kā tādu mazu dāvanu. Krista šo darbu izvēlējās pirmatskaņot sestdienas vakara koncertā. Parasti jau pieņemts, ka koncerta noslēgumā ir kaut kas ar patosu, bet man tā mūzika uz beigām paliek tāda klusāka, maigāka, un dziesma tā klusi un skaisti izdzisa – Domažorā. Kaut kā pēdējā laikā mani darbi vienmēr beidzas ar Domažoru! "Siltums bezgalīgs" – tā nosaucu šo dziesmu; tās ir skaistā dzejoļa pēdējās divas rindas, kur, manuprāt, pateikta visa būtība. Brīnumskaisti tā izskanēja – protams, latviešu valodā, kā gan savādāk – programmas grāmatiņā bija tulkojums, lai cilvēki aptuveni saprastu šo ārkārtīgi skaisto tekstu. Un Krista bija tik apgarota – viņa tā spēja pacelt vispirms kori – kā virs zemes, un tad arī klausītāji man likās ļoti aizkustināti un priecīgi. Klausītāju bija daudz, un, kā jau pēc tādiem koncertiem, visi cēlās kājās un bija sajūsmā. Liels prieks, ka bija daudz arī latviešu mūziķu: sāksim ar Ivetu Apkalnu, tad arī jaunā Latvijas vēstniece Vācijā Alda Vanaga, kura ir aktīva koncertu apmeklētāja. Bija liels, skaists notikums, pēc kura uz rokām nesām Kristu – viņa pēc koncerta atnāca pie mums, latviešu pulciņa, un varējām viņu samīļot un pateikties par visu skaisto.  Un tev kā komponistam atkal tāds iedvesmojošs un rosinošs brīdis! Protams, jā! Pirmā iepazīšanās ar Kristu bija pirms gadiem trim, četriem, kad viņa uzstājās savā Amsterdamas "Muziekgebouw" – tur ir skaista zāle, kur koris skan visnotaļ labi, un viņa bija iestudējusi manas "Mīlestības dziesmas": ir man tāds kora cikls, kuru viņa bija izvēlējusies, un es, aizbraucot un noklausoties koncertu, pēkšņi sapratu, cik brīnišķīga ir Krista Audere! Un tad vēl beigu beigās noskaidrojās, ka arī Krista nākusi pasaulē mazajā Aizputes pilsētiņā, tā ka mēs esam ne tikai domubiedri, bet arī novadnieki. Bija tik skaisti! Par šo muzikālo draudzību man liels prieks.  Krista vēl ir no tiem latviešu mūziķiem, kas aiziedami pasaulē arvien tālāk, nezaudē saikni ar dzimto zemi – viņa savās programmās daudz un labprāt liek mūsu mūziku. Ne visi mūsu slavenie interpreti to uzskata pašu par sevi saprotamu, bet Krista pieder pie tiem, kas daudz un labprāt diriģē mūsu mūziku. Paldies viņai par to. Šobrīd dzīvojam divu tavu jaundarbu pirmatskaņojumu gaidās. Pirmais būs Latvijas Radio kora koncertā "Jubilejas mesa" piektdien Rīgas Domā. Šo darbu veidojuši seši Latvijas komponisti - kopā ar tevi vēl pieci kolēģi: Arturs Maskats, Juris Karlsons, Andris Dzenītis, Ēriks Ešenvalds un Andrejs Selickis. Daļa no mūzikas, tostarp arī tavs "Agnus dei" tapis jau pirms kāda laiciņa. Diemžēl pandēmija izjauca pirms diviem gadiem iecerēto Latvijas Radio kora jubilejas koncertu, bet nu ir klāt Sigvarda Kļavas 60. jubileja, un tad nu šī "Jubilejas mesa" tiks atskaņota Rīgas Doma velvēs. Vai arī pirms diviem gadiem tavs "Agnus dei" bija iecerēts kā lielākas formas daļa? Pirmsākums ir tāds, ka Dānijas Radio koris pasūtīja man skaņdarbu korim a cappella, dodot man pilnīgi brīvu izvēli teksta un valodas ziņā. Tajā brīdī biju gatavs rakstīt mesu latīņu valodā. To arī izdarīju, viņi to iestudēja, aizbraucu uz iestudējumu, un tā bija viena no retajām reizēm, kad biju diezgan nelaimīgs par pirmatskaņojumu – īsti nevarēju saprast, ko esmu tur aplam izdarījis, bet bija vēl cerība: kad to nodziedās kāds no mūsu koriem, sapratīšu, vai darbs ir izdevies, vai tomēr tas ir jāliek "šūplādē". Uzrakstīju otro versiju, pieliekot klāt ērģeles, un to iestudēja mūsu Latvijas Radio koris Sigvarda Kļavas vadībā. Sapratu – ir labi. Uzrakstīju vēl vienu versiju manam mīļākajam sastāvam – stīgām, un tā, protams, ir veiksmīgākā, jo, kā es vienmēr saku, divkāršs dziedājums, kad kopā dzied koris un stīgas, ir lielākais spēks, kāds mūzikā var būt. Tātad Mesa eksistē trijās versijās, un tai ir diezgan laimīgs liktenis: manas izdevniecības pārskatos skatos, ka Eiropā to šobrīd atskaņo diezgan daudz, un tieši versiju ar stīgu orķestri. "Jubilejas mesas" atskaņojumā Rīgas Domā "Kyrie Eleison" no manas Mesas būs kā pirmā daļa, bet pēdējā daļa būs "Agnus dei", kas man liekas kā tāda kvintesence, kur tu visvairāk tuvojies dievišķajam mīlestības un mūžīgās gaismas brīnumam. Mūsu izcilie dažādu paaudžu komponisti ir uzrakstījuši arī jaunas mesas daļas. Dod, Dievs, lai tas būtu liels un skaists garīgs piedzīvojums un pārdzīvojums mums visiem. Mūzikas vēsturē šad un tad ir bijis, ka vairāki komponisti raksta vienu skaņdarbu. Jums, šīs mesas rakstītājiem, ir ļoti atšķirīgi rokraksti: kā, tavuprāt, tas viss varētu saliedēties? Zinot komponistus, kuri raksta, un zinot, ko viņi raksta, domāju, ka tur jebkura skaņa un nots būs svētīta no mūžīgās gaismas un ļoti ceru, ka tas būs patiesi liels notikums mūsu mūzikas dzīvē. 10. decembrī Rīgas Domā jau atkal skanēs tava mūzika, un šoreiz – Latvijas Nacionālā simfoniskā orķestra un tā galvenā diriģenta Tarmo Peltokoski koncertā. Līdzās Vona-Viljamsa "Jūras simfonijai" būs tava "Musica Serena", kuru tu pats esi raksturojis kā nostalģisku rudens ainavu, mierpilnu jausmu. Man vizualizējas tāda rudens ainava: kad lapas nobirušas, tu ej kādā tālā pastaigā, un pēkšņi ieraugi ko tādu, ko brīdī, kad viss plauka un ziedēja, tu neredzēji, bet tagad pēkšņi paveras jauni apvāršņi un tu par to priecājies, par to brīnies – nekad nedrīkst zaudēt brīnīšanās sajūtu sevī! Bet nu redz, šad un tad pieķeru sevi, ka mēģinu skaidrot mūziku – tai pašai jāizstāsta viss. Bet te ir tā rudens gaisma, kas ir savādāka nekā citas gaismas, bet ir tik skaista un tik sevišķa. Šo skaņdarbu veltīju savam draugam – somu diriģentam Juham Kangasam dzimšanas dienā. Tā vienkārši ir mīlestības pilna dāvana, un tiem, kas to klausās, lai tā noglāsta dvēseli, lai noglāsta mūs: tik bieži mēs esam noguruši, tik bieži - noskumuši, nelaimīgi un dusmīgi... To visu projām! Lai mūzika paceļ virs zemes!  Jo tas taču ir mūzikas uzdevums - pacelt pāri reālajai dzīvei, kurā mēs dzīvojam: mūzika mums dod tādus laimes brīžus, kad tas viss ir prom, tavai dvēselei ir spārni un tā var lidot. Šis darbs skanēs Tarmo Peltokoski vadībā. Vai tev ir iznācis jau tikties ar viņu un parunāt par šo darbu, jeb tu ļauj pilnīgu vaļu šim jaunajam talantam? Par šo darbu ne, tur, manuprāt, nav daudz, ko runāt. Bet vienkārši trūkst vārdu vai atkal to būs daudz par daudz, lai izteiktu, kas tas ir par brīnumu - Tarmo, šis jaunais somu puisis. Šķiet, viņš no kosmosa atlidojis šeit - trūkst vārdu, lai izteiktu sajūsmu un apbrīnu par to, kāds viņā ir apbrīnojams spēks! Orķestris pamatā ir liels mūziķu pulks, kurš spēlē tā, kā viņus vada, kā viņus diriģē un dod impulsu. Un tas, kā Tarmo mūsu Nacionālajam orķestrim viņa inaugurācijas koncertā Cēsīs iedeva šo impulsu - protams, pēc rūpīga un nopietna mēģinājuma procesa, jo viņš ir ļoti prasīgs, principiāls... Dzirdēju, kāds mūsu orķestrim ir pianissimo! Kādas negaidītas nianses! Galvenais, ka mūzika notiek tajā brīdī: dvēsele lido kopā ar orķestri, kad to diriģē šis jaunais somu puisis Tarmo. Tā mums ir tāda dāvana! Uz jebkuru viņa koncertu jābūt klāt visiem, kas vien var būt, jo tādi brīnumi nenotiek bieži. 22 gadus vecs jauneklis, kurš spēj orķestrim iedvest tādu dzīvību, tādu enerģiju - tas ir kaut kas neparasts! Viņa inaugurācijas koncertā bija divas Piektās simfonijas: Vona-Viljamsa Piektā, kuru mēs tikpat kā nezinām - tas ir slavinājums tam labajam, kas katrā no mums ir iekšā. Jo viens no mūzikas uzdevumiem ir stāstīt, ka mēs dzīvosim un izdzīvosim, un mūsu nākotne būs tikai tad, kad naids un ļaunums tiks pārvarēts, un mēs atvērsimies viens pret otru mīlestībā un draudzībā. Un tas viss šajā Piektajā simfonijā bija tik apbrīnojami skaisti! Un tad Sibēliusa Piektā - gulbja lidojums. Tas bija kaut kas neaprakstāms. Arī mūsu Krista Auznieka darbs bija ļoti interesants: viņš ir apbrīnojami talantīgs komponists, un arī no viņa nāk pozitīva garīga enerģija. Pozitīva un apliecinoša, tāda gaiša. Ne vienmēr ar mūsdienu mūziku ir tā, ka pēcgarša pēc tās izskanēšanas ir tik gaiša un prieka pilna. Tā ka brīnumu brīnumi notiek mūsu mūzikas dzīvē! Saruna pilnā aojomā lasāma portālā lsm.lv.

“The goal of Christian fiction is to stir the reader's curiosity and send them to the Bible for more.” In this episode Mesu Andrew talks with us about bringing the Bible alive and truly loving the word of God. Mesu has written 13 Biblical novels, her newest being Miriam: A Treasures of the Nile Novel. In today's podcast we discuss the power of Christian fiction to sanctify our imagination and out us in the shoes of Biblical characters. Mesu shares her approach to writing Biblical fiction, the Biblical accounts that have impacted her the most while writing, and how the story of scripture changed her relationship with Jesus. Important Takeaways from the Show Mesu's three layered approach to Biblical fiction: combining the unchangeable truth of scripture, historical research (debatable facts), and fill in with fiction to create a novel that feels real and believable. Mesu's goal in Christian fiction is to stir the curiosity of the reader and have them end up delving into scripture for answers. It's important to have a "sanctified imagination". Biblical fiction helps us to approach the Bible with more imagination, and put ourselves in the Biblical figure's shoes. Mesu's battle with chronic pain - finding God in the journey. God welcomes our "why" questions, but He answers with "who" He is instead. When we know "who", the "why" doesn't matter. Scripture tells us we can receive the limits God puts on our life as a gift instead of a punishment. It is in our suffering that we become more accurate reflections of our Savior. Journalling can be a concrete, tangible reminder of our conversations with God that we can look back on as reminders of His faithfulness.   Links from Show Mesu Andrew's Christian Fiction Books ESV Illuminated Bible Journals Joanna's New Book: Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God [Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.] Connect with Mesu Andrews Website | Facebook | Instagram  

Biblical fiction can be a sticky wicket, but one beautiful thing it has going is providing cultural context to familiar stories. It can also offer reasons that people may have acted as they did. Its very strength in making us familiar with things its original audience already understood can also be a means to blurring the lines between fact and fiction. Great authors know how to throw a "what if" scenario into the mix and leave us digging deeper into Scripture to understand what the Lord is teaching us in His Word, and isn't that the main point? Listen in as Mesu Andrews and I tackle my issues with Biblical fiction and see why it is such an important genre in Christian fiction. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Happens When a Woman's Passion for the Word Meets Her Love of Story? I've always been honest about my concerns with Biblical fiction, but as I chatted with Mesu (we didn't have time to discuss it), I realized it really is the same issue as with all Christian fiction--allowing creativity and recognizing the ways different people understand the same passages while holding fast to Biblical truth. In Biblical fiction, it's more overt. If an author tries to say that David was a twelve-year-old girl, we're going to have problems. If another book shows the possibility of Paul having been married as M.D. House talked about in Episode 133, well that's something we don't actually know. How that's done makes all the difference. Mesu Andrews has a deep love and passion for the Word that shines whenever you talk to her, and this interview was no exception. She lets us peek into her writing process that starts pretty generically (Hello, Google!) before digging deep into more academic sources. She made it very clear that every Biblical fact mentioned in the Bible never changes in her stories. However, she does look at cultural and traditional aspects of life at the time and asks those wonderful "what if?" questions. Why write about someone like Potiphar's wife? Because women often prefer reading about women, Mesu looks at familiar stories like that of Joseph and Potiphar's wife from an unfamiliar angle. Of course, you can read all the spoilers by going straight to the Bible, but I have to admit that I'm fascinated to see where this book takes us. Finally, we discussed a few authors and the kinds of Biblical fiction they write. From concepts to deep dives, Old Testament to New, these authors have carved out niches for themselves. I know you'll find something you need to check out. Me, I'm going to be reading Potiphar's Wife soon and seeing what Mesu Andrews has for us. Potiphar's Wife by Mesu Andrews One of the Bible's most notorious women longs for a love she cannot have in this captivating novel from the award-winning author of Isaiah's Legacy. “Mesu Andrews yet again proves her mastery of weaving a rich and powerful biblical story!”—Roseanna M. White, author of A Portrait of Loyalty Before she is Potiphar's wife, Zuleika is the daughter of a king and the wife of a prince. She rules the isle of Crete alongside her mother in the absence of their seafaring husbands. But when tragedy nearly destroys Crete, Zuleika must sacrifice her future to save the Minoan people she loves. Zuleika's father believes his robust trade with Egypt will ensure Pharaoh's obligation to marry his daughter, including a bride price hefty enough to save Crete. But Pharaoh refuses and gives her instead to Potiphar, the captain of his bodyguards: a crusty bachelor twice her age, who would rather have a new horse than a Minoan wife. Abandoned by her father, rejected by Pharaoh, and humiliated by Potiphar's indifference, Zuleika yearns for the homeland she adores. In the political hotbed of Egypt's foreign dynasty, her obsession to return to Crete spirals into deception. When she betrays Joseph—her Hebrew servant with the face and body of the gods—she discovers only one love is worth risking everything. You can find out more about Mesu Andrews on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Potiphar's wife hasn't gotten a great rap throughout Biblical history. But Award-winning authors, Mesu Andrews and Jaime Jo Wright chat about a different perspective and what it's like when life seems to influence into becoming the "anti hero" of our own story. And of course, they'll be chatting about Mesu's most recent release, "Potiphar's Wife" and the story between the cover!

Join the conversation with award-winning, best-selling author Mesu Andrews as she gives us a sneak peek at her much anticipated release Potiphar's Wife, in bookstores on May 24, 2022. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mesu Andrews is an award-winning author, known for her break-out novel, Love Amid the Ashes, winner of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Book of the Year, as well as a dozen other best-sellers, including Love's Sacred Song, Love in a Broken Vessel, Miriam, In the Shadow of Jezebel, and most notably, Isaiah's Daughter, which earned her a coveted Christy Award. Mesu takes people of the Bible, some hidden in the shadows, and some just plain shady, and thrusts them into the spotlight through her beautifully crafted stories, rich with detail of the Scriptures, ancient cultures, and her great big imagination. Today she's pulling back the curtain on her own personal life, and that of the brazen temptress, Pharaoh's Wife. You know we're going to have a few things to say about that! Listen for eye-opening insights that will surprise you and have you thinking about this old Bible story in a whole new way! Don't miss the big reveal on this week's episode of Now I See. Potiphar's Wife is available from booksellers everywhere, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. https://amzn.to/3FSkGU4 —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our pervious guest Quilts of Valor https://www.qovf.org/ Crisis Response Ministry https://crisisresponseministry.org/ GriefShare https://greifshare.org Project Linus  https://www.projectlinus.org/ Blue Star Mothers  https://www.bluestarmothers.org/ Texas Baptist Home for Children https://tbhc.org/ LifeLine for Families, Inc. https://lifelineforfamilies.org/ UMW of Texas (Woman Build) https://wmutx.org/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the New Monthly “Now I See Bible Study” https://nis.media/now-i-see-bible-study/ We will be discussing this in our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/nowisee Also make sure to leave us a review at Apple Podcast https://apple.co/39wvoDJ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Production and audio editing is handled by Headset Radio https://headsetradio.com/

Vandaag in SPIKE X VECHTERSBAZEN mag Dennis Kornman (helaas een keertje zonder Marloes) twee powervrouwen aan tafel ontvangen. Ruby Mesu, a.k.a. ‘Lady Tysson’, brak tijdens een auto-ongeluk in 2016 haar nek, maar dat weerhield haar er niet van gewoon weer de ring in te stappen. Toch had dit wel grote gevolgen voor haar en daar vertelt ze Dennis alles over. Germaine de Randamie heeft maar liefst tien titels op haar naam staan en is inmiddels een grote bekende. In de kooi kennen we haar ook wel als ‘The Iron Lady’ die een tijdje terug naar UFC Fight Island afreisde voor haar iconische gevecht tegen Julianna Peña. En daar heeft ze genoeg over te vertellen... SPIKE X VECHTERSBAZEN is terug en beter dan ooit. Dennis Kornman en Marloes Coenen nemen elke week weer plaats aan tafel om het meest recente nieuws uit de vechtsportwereld door te nemen.

Alison chats with Mesu Andrews, the Christy Award-winning author of Isaiah’s Daughter. They discuss Mesu's latest book, Isaiah's Legacy, and Mesu's love of writing Biblical Fiction, a sub-genre of Historical Fiction.  Order Isaiah's Legacy on Amazon (affiliate link). Find out more about Mesu on her website and Facebook. Also mentioned: Chain Breaker by Zach Williams Mesu's Bible Study based on Isaiah's Legacy on YouVersion. Alison’s Website, Facebook, Instagram. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Nouvelle conversation avec Laure de Sagazan, créatrice de robes de mariée sur mesure et fondatrice de sa marque éponyme. Dans cet épisode, nous avons discuté de l'histoire de Laure, sa première robe de mariée créée pour sa cousine, son premier atelier parisien et son premier business plan. Mais aussi de comment tenir une entreprise d'une quarantaine de salariés sans âme entrepreneure, ou du fait d'être chef d'entreprise, tout en sachant que ce n'est pas son poste rêvé ? Laure répond à ces questions sans filtres, de ses premiers pas dans le monde de l'entrepreneuriat très hésitants, mais une très belle réussite à la clé avec une jolie couverture internationale. Vous pouvez retrouver la marque ici : https://www.lauredesagazan.fr/ https://www.instagram.com/lauredesagazan/     Bonne écoute !

Alright, I confess - we cheated. Mesu Andrews and Jess cover their favorite ancient romances, including the Mark of the Lion series and the Prince of Persia - but they also get seriously distracted with which actor should play 'the Captain America of the California Gold Rush', Redeeming Love's Michael Hosea. Plus, hear the scoop on Mesu's new novel Isaiah's Legacy, and the depth of research that went into her portrayal of a character with autism.

Mesu Andrews joins the StoryNerds to discuss those books we read again and again! Mesu also shares about her recent release "Of Fire and Lions," and how she got started in writing historical Biblical fiction.

Idus Abra ar Artūru Jenotu nesen satika Gati Irbi, kuru pazīstam arī gan kā Gacho, gan kā Mesu. Nolēmām visi mazliet papļāpāt par radošajiem procesiem mūzikā, par leģendāriem koncertiem, Zelta mikrofonu un to, kā viss mainās. 

Last week, I was browsing through Amazon when I landed on a gorgeous book written by Mesu Andrews. Her name had been mentioned to me before by listeners and I started to scan through her book list. Excited to delve into her works, I clicked on her author bio on Amazon and saw these words: "Mesu grew up with a variegated Christian heritage. With grandparents from the Pilgrim Holiness, Nazarene, and Wesleyan Churches, her dad was a Quaker and mom charismatic. As you might imagine, God was a central figure in most family discussions, but theology was a battlefield and Scripture the weapon." Many of us can relate to this idea of denominations clash with the Church. Further, some of us know how Scripture has been used to control, demand, or even humiliate depending on the circumstances so that the Bible becomes this tool of control instead of the Lord's repository of revelatory redemption.  How did a woman who grew up in the war-torn family of believers become an author and speaker understanding profoundly the joy of scripture? Let's find out! You can all in at 646-668-8485 and press 1 to be live on air. Or, download Stitcher on your mobile device. Follow us on iTunes. Or, click on the link here: http://tobtr.com/10670941.

49 – Mesu Andrews Shares How to Deal with Chronic Pain Few things can derail our lives like chronic pain. It invades every aspect of who we are and what we do, especially as writers. If you’ve found yourself wrestling with chronic pain, or any chronic struggle, come join the discussion with biblical novelist Mesu … The post Mesu Andrews Shares How to Deal with Chronic Pain appeared first on Write from the Deep.

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