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This episode centers on the theme “Multiply,” teaching that whatever flows from a person's heart—through words, attitudes, and actions—is a seed that will eventually produce a corresponding harvest in their life and relationships. Drawing from Proverbs, the Gospels, and Paul's letters, the sermon emphasizes heart-level transformation over behavior management, encouraging listeners to seek personal repentance, ongoing dependence on Christ, and patience as new, godly seeds take time to bear fruit. The speaker explains that change is often invisible at first and may not be immediately recognized by others, but perseverance in sowing righteousness will lead to a different harvest in due season. Ultimately, the message calls believers to generously sow good seeds in every area of life, trust God with the outcome, and resist complacency by continually allowing God to do “new things” in the heart.
Join us for the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/ Host Josh Howard interviews Alice Matagora from The Navigators about making disciple making accessible and repeatable. They discuss her journey, research from her book, and practical ways to invite others into everyday spiritual rhythms. Key takeaways: keep disciple making simple, start where you are (fumble forward), identify your personal "why," and invite people into real life so they can learn by watching and repeating. Alice also shares resources and will speak at the National Disciple making Forum in Houston.
Special Guest: Nick Jain (Partner, Eagle Rock CFO) If you're building visibility through podcast guesting, speaking, and content… but your profitability isn't scaling at the same rate, this episode is for you. Welcome back to Podcast Profits Unleashed, where established coaches learn how to build authority infrastructure using podcast guesting as a predictable client acquisition channel—because visibility alone doesn't create stability. Infrastructure does. Today I'm joined by Nick Jain, Partner at Eagle Rock CFO, an AI-enabled consulting firm that helps mid-size businesses become more profitable—fast. Nick holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has worked at firms like McKinsey. In this conversation, we unpack the financial side of scalable authority—so your growth becomes strategic, not stressful.
Don't Bury Your Gift: The Silent Drift That Kills Your Calling Episode Description: What if the greatest danger to your faith isn't open rebellion… but quiet drift? In this episode, Rob challenges us to examine something subtle but dangerous — spiritual passivity. We don't renounce our faith. We don't walk away from God. We just slowly sideline our calling. We get busy. We get successful. We get comfortable. And before we know it, the gift God gave us is sitting unused. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4 and Jesus' parables about buried talents, Rob reminds us of Paul's clear warning: "Do not neglect your gift." This isn't just advice for Timothy. It's a wake-up call for every Christian. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why spiritual drift is more dangerous than obvious failure How busyness and comfort can bury your calling The real meaning behind "Don't neglect your gift" Why faithfulness is about multiplication — not maintenance A powerful story about gifted Christians who slowly disengaged Simple, practical ways to get back on mission today Key Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:12–14 — "Do not neglect your gift." 1 Timothy 2:4 — God wants all people to be saved. Matthew 25 — The Parable of the Talents Luke 19 — The Parable of the Minas The Hard Question: When was the last time you used your gift to help someone grow spiritually? Are you still reaching? Still teaching? Still encouraging? Still on mission? Or has comfort quietly buried what God meant to be multiplied? Practical Next Steps: Stay in the fellowship — don't rush home. Approach the visitor sitting alone. Study the Bible with someone seeking truth. Pray intentionally for one person. Invite someone this week. Dust off your gift — start small. You don't have to be in full-time ministry to be fully engaged in the mission. Your workplace is your field. Your neighborhood is your ministry. Your relationships are your stewardship. Final Challenge: One day the Master will return. And He will ask: What did you do with what I gave you? Let's make sure we haven't buried our talent. Let's keep the main thing the main thing. That's the 10X Christian life. Support the Podcast: Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter at RobSkinner.com Read and review The 10X Christian on Amazon Share this episode with someone who needs a wake-up call Because the goal is simple: Live a no regrets life. Make this life count. Multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.
Be fruitful and multiply - Pst Nicolas - 4 January 2026
This message engages the next generation for service in the kingdom. The next generation is called to carry God's promise forward. Drawing from the story of Isaac and Rebekah, Ps. Leanne challenges the Church to become the kind of bride that helps this generation multiply: authentic, set apart, and uncompromised by the spirit of the age.
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This message engages the next generation for service in the kingdom. The next generation is called to carry God's promise forward. Drawing from the story of Isaac and Rebekah, Ps. Leanne challenges the Church to become the kind of bride that helps this generation multiply: authentic, set apart, and uncompromised by the spirit of the age.
Preaching: Rev. Claude McRoberts "Be Fruitful and Multiply" Genesis 1:26-28 Matthew 24:14; 28:18-20 Revelation 11:15
Preaching: Rev. Claude McRoberts "Be Fruitful and Multiply" Genesis 1:26-28 Matthew 24:14; 28:18-20 Revelation 11:15
Authentic Life in Christ: Multiply - KSBC - 1st of March 2026 by KSBC
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Kingdom multiplication reverberates far behind the short life we live on earth. True multiplication lasts beyond us. A life that matters and makes a difference is a life that sets things in motion for others. Subscribe to the latest sermons: http://bit.ly/TBCsermons To learn more about The Block Church: http://theblockchurch.org/ Stay Connected Facebook: http://bit.ly/2vOiaLa Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nzZNWB Twitter: http://bit.ly/2KEScPL #theblockchurch #ChurchOnline #Onlinechurch
What if the commandment to multiply and replenish the Earth isn't just about having babies, but about becoming the kind of person who creates, contributes, and grows in ways that feel alive and expansive to you? In this episode, I share a perspective that has completely shifted the way I see ambition, especially for women who have been taught to prioritize everyone else's needs above their own desires. Tune in this week to learn how to think about "multiply and replenish" as a creative invitation to nourish yourself, develop your gifts, and contribute in a way that's uniquely yours. You'll hear how to reconnect with your desires, choose something you're willing to be uncomfortable for, and stop letting fear-based stories decide what God wants for you. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/554 Follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jodymoorecoaching/
What does it mean to expand your creative capacity? How do you transcend the ceiling of your own potential? Embrace the tools available and make them work for you! Rob Cressy discusses the potential boons of utilizing AI in the workplace, encouraging entrepreneurs to take advantage of this emerging tool to develop ideas faster and better than ever before. “In the AI era, the only limit is yourself!” he says. When people fail to use AI properly, it's because they outsourced their creativity to it, Rob reveals. You are the boss, and AI is the employee. Point it in the direction you want it to go and use it as a springboard for content creation, business planning, marketing campaigns, and so much more. The deeper you go with AI, the better it gets! TAKEAWAYS Rob encourages everyone to think into AI - guide it, don't let it guide you AI can be a simple and efficient extension of your own productivity You can design your heart into the fabric of AI as you use it to carry out various tasks Embrace a heart-first, human-first approach to Artificial Intelligence
We are officially out of the pods and back in Ohio — and this is where Love Is Blind goes from “experiment” to full-blown chaos.After a short honeymoon in Mexico, the couples return home, move in together, meet families, and — in classic fashion — production throws them into a cast mixer designed to detonate unresolved drama.And detonate it does.Below is your comprehensive breakdown.
Hi all, I'm Marty and welcome back to Warehouse and Operations as a Career. Today we're talking about one of the more important roles on the shipping side of things, and oddly, it’s hardly ever brought up. I find myself discussing it today only because a listener wrote in that they had applied for the position and was told they would need at least 1 year of equipment experience for the position. We're talking about the Short Chaser. If you've never worked in a high-volume grocery, retail, produce, or foodservice DC, this position may not even be on your radar. But if you have, well, you know why I mentioned it's a very important role. When a trailer is staged, sealed, and about to be dispatched or leave the yard, yet the paperwork says we're missing a case of product, there is only one person standing between our success and customer dissatisfaction. The Short Chaser. Today we're going to break down why the position exists, how the WMS helps drive it, some of the different types of equipment used to accomplish the task, the pressure and safety considerations, and why it's actually one of the best career-building roles in outbound operations. But then, as we've learned, in my humble opinion anyway, is that every position in the light industrial fields are great career building opportunities. So why is the short chaser needed or why is it such an important role? Well, in large distribution centers, outbound selection is built on speed and engineered productivity standards. The Order Selectors are measured by things like cases per hour (CPH), lines per hour, and maybe pallets per hour. And then you'll have their Direct vs. indirect time metrics and travel time efficiency. In these environments, we cannot afford for selectors to stop and wait when a pick slot is empty. So here's what happens. A selector travels down the aisle. They scan the location. The slot is empty. The Replenishment hasn't been dropped yet or the inventory count is off for one reason or another. Instead of waiting, which would destroy productivity metrics and delay the batch, the selector marks the item short in their RF unit and continues moving. The Warehouse Management System (WMS) logs that short against the load. Multiply that by 40 to 60 selectors across a shift. It adds up quick! Now you have a short list or another batch created. Once the replenishment has been made, the WMS recognizes that inventory is now available. It then creates what most operations call a short batch. This batch includes load number, trailer number, stop number, SKU or item number, quantity shorted, slot location, and required completion time or dispatch time. The Short Chaser logs into their RF device and sees a prioritized list, usually sorted by the dispatch time. So, this role is a little bit selection, and a little bit loading, but really 100% recovery. The order selectors are pulling throughout the shift, the short chaser is of course running behind the original batch, gathering any missed or shorted cases. That means the Short Chaser operates closest to dispatch time. And in distribution, the dispatch time is sacred. If a trailer misses its dispatch window drivers lose hours, customer delivery windows are affected, route sequencing breaks down, we're outside the WMS perimeters, think of it as manual mode, and of course overtime increases and service levels can drop. So the Short Chaser works under what I like to call controlled urgency. Not chaos or panic. But controlled urgency! Now Depending on the facility, the Short Chaser may use several types of powered industrial equipment. In the produce or specialty world we may be using the single electric rider pallet jack. Ideal for quickly grabbing partial pallets or a few cases and delivering them directly to dock or staging area for the loaders or even running the product out to the yard and adding them to the trailer. Fast, agile, and highly maneuverable. When multiple shorts are tied to the same trailer or dispatch times, the double rider jack allows movement of two pallets at once, reducing travel time and improving efficiency. We may even use the sit-down forklift, it could be used when handling full pallets, or delivering larger quantities of freight directly to trailers staged in the yard. Of course, the short chaser role requires certification and strong equipment handling skills. There is no room for unsafe operation, especially with urgency involved. I mentioned the yard, maybe I should explain what I meant. In many large operations, once trailers are loaded, they are pulled from dock doors and staged in the yard awaiting dispatch or the driver arriving. The Short Chaser's job can expand beyond the building. They may need to identify the correct trailer in the yard, verify trailer number and route number, confirm the stop sequence, properly load secure the product, ensure the load stability and communicate back to dispatch that the load is complete and ready to go. Sounds simple right? Think about this though. Delivering a short to the wrong trailer is worse than not delivering it at all. Because now you've created two shortages. Again, in our environment, accuracy is critical. Let's paint a real-world scenario. It's 45 minutes before dispatch. Three trailers are staged. The short batch drops with 22 SKUs, across 3 routes, with 3 different dispatch times. What does a great Short Chaser do? They prioritize by dispatch time, our warehouse route complexity or the possible different pick path we'll be taking, the items difficulty, or things like stack ability and weight. We can't stack a 50 case on top of eggs, and then of course the yard location. They communicate early. They don't wait until 5 minutes before dispatch to say, “I can't find this item.” They involve replenishment or inventory control immediately. Here's where, I feel, the role becomes powerful for career growth. A strong Short Chaser begins to recognize patterns. They see certain SKUs consistently being shorted, replenishments that seem to always take longer to be made, slotting inefficiencies, Mis-picks during selection and cycle count issues. They begin to understand the system says one thing, but the slot sometimes says another. This is how future inventory control specialists are born. This is how future supervisors learn to ask things like why are we shorting this item three times a week? I guess I'm saying the short chaser sees things and we should speak up and communicate. It'll only help us in our careers. Ok, I've used the word urgency several times, but it cannot override our discipline. A few of the common risks in this role include speeding through the aisles, cutting through the cross aisles, yard traffic, blind corner visibility issues and fatigue late in shift when people are tired. The expectation must be clear. You cannot rush safety. When Short Chasers perform well, our success shows with improved on-time dispatch, higher fill rates, reduced customer claims, and reduced driver wait time. Operations managers know a strong short chasing process protects revenue, because incomplete deliveries damage our customer relationships. And our modern WMS platforms are becoming more advanced too. We now see real-time replenishment triggers, automated alerts for low slots, dynamic slotting has really helped the order selector, Voice-directed picking systems and even AI forecasting. All these improvements reduce shorts, but they will never eliminate them entirely. Physical inventory and system inventory will never be perfect. There will always be human error, inventory discrepancies, slotting adjustments and late replenishments. Here's why I believe this is one of the strongest development roles in outbound operations. The Short Chaser learns WMS navigation and logic, Dispatch prioritization, Yard operations and why trailers are staged where they are, Cross-department communication, Inventory issues, and how to balance productivity. This naturally transitions into dock Lead or outbound Lead roles. Dispatch Coordinator, Inventory Control assignments and even Supervisor positions. The best ones share some of these common traits. We'll be calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and be a strong communicator, confident and skilled on the equipment, system literate and safety disciplined. So if you're listening today and you're working in sanitation, selection, loading, or general warehouse operations and you want to understand the bigger picture, pay attention to the Short Chaser role. When that trailer door closes and the seal goes on and the route leaves complete and accurate, that's not luck. That's execution. And the Short Chaser is often the last line of defense before that door shuts. Well, there's a bit on another great light industrial position! I hope you all join us again next week, and that each of you sends over a topic you'd like to hear a bit about. We love getting mail each week! Until then, remember to put safety first in all that you do and to never get on or touch a machine or piece of powered industrial equipment you've not been trained on and certified to operate. Yall be safe out there.
Multiply – Abraham's Blessing Part 2 deepens the revelation of covenant increase, showing how obedience, faith walk, and divine alignment activate the Abrahamic blessing in daily life, producing visible growth, provision, and generational impact.
Multiply – Abundance Mentality 3 takes believers deeper into the lifestyle of multiplication—aligning mindset, obedience, and strategy to produce sustained increase, generational impact, and visible kingdom results beyond personal breakthrough.
Multiply – Abundance Mentality 2 builds on the foundation of Part 1, activating practical faith principles for multiplication—teaching believers how to steward resources, maximize opportunities, and walk in consistent growth, overflow, and kingdom impact.
A transformative session focused on shifting from scarcity thinking to kingdom abundance—empowering believers to think, live, and lead with faith, growth, and divine multiplication as their mindset.
Multiply – Abraham's Blessing 1 introduces the covenant foundation of divine increase—unveiling how God's promise to Abraham establishes a legacy of blessing, multiplication, and inheritance for believers today.
Follow Him: A Come, Follow Me Podcast featuring Hank Smith & John Bytheway
Brother Mike Harris asks: Is Genesis more than a love story? A closer reading of the Hebrew text and well scene uncovers a covenant story about Jesus and His covenant people.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/n4GxzU5BGAYALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 1 - Brother Mike Harris00:05 Teaser05:40 Bio07:03 Come, Follow Me Manual08:51 How does God bless family?11:48 President Oaks reflects on losing his wife15:33 Multiply and replenish18:46 Land indicated covenant22:51 Agency is honored24:55 The land is symbol of heaven29:17 Elder Holland giving his life for the Lord31:43 Camels and covenant marriage33:56 God blesses through covenant35:28 The well motif and covenant marriage41:11 Elder Bednar: Covenant connection44:18 Who says, “I will go?”46:24 Terrible movies and the language of symbolism49:59 Damsel and covenant Israel54:33 The covenant is joyous57:04 Lifting up their eyes58:28 Book of Mormon parallels1:03:07 Rebekah and Isaac meet1:08:51 Sarah dies1:12:10 End of Part 1 - Brother Mike HarrisThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Holy Distress: How One Man Shook an Entire City Have you ever walked into a city—or even a room—and felt something stir deep inside you? Not anger. Not annoyance. But a holy distress. In this episode, Rob Skinner takes us to Acts 17 and walks with Paul into Athens—the intellectual capital of the ancient world. One man. One city. One burning conviction. Paul wasn't impressed by Athens' architecture, culture, or ideas. He was distressed. Why? Because the city was full of idols and people didn't know God. This message is a blueprint for spiritual courage in a modern city.
Subscription The Subscription Life Trap | Episode 594 Good morning. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com. It's 23 degrees in Tennessee. The weather jumped from the 60s to the 20s, like it's trying to kill morale. My body isn't thrilled about it. And today we're talking about something just as irritating. The subscription life. How everything is trying to turn into a recurring payment… and how that slowly drags down your freedom. You Don't Own Anything Anymore Almost everything is trying to become subscription-based. Apps. Software. Entertainment. Editing tools. AI tools. Streaming platforms. Even stuff that absolutely should be a one-time purchase. You don't buy things anymore. You rent access. That's the shift. Back in the day, if you rented a movie from Blockbuster, that made sense. You chose to rent it. It was a known expense. If money was tight, you skipped it that week. Now? It's $1.99 a month forever. That's the trap. Subscriptions Are Credit Card Debt With Better Marketing A subscription is basically invisible debt. You're committing to pay indefinitely for something you can never “finish” paying off. At least with a credit card purchase, there's an endpoint. With subscriptions? There isn't one. And companies absolutely count on you forgetting. There's some nerd somewhere who has calculated exactly how long the average person forgets to cancel. That's part of the business model. You sign up. You forget. They collect. And because it's “only” a few dollars a month, your brain doesn't treat it like real money. That's psychological warfare at the micro level. You're At Their Mercy Here's where it gets worse. You don't actually own what you “buy.” If you purchase a movie digitally and the service loses the license, you can lose access to it. You paid. Doesn't matter. You're renting access to a bookmark. Streaming services rotate content constantly. Licensing agreements change. Regions get restricted. Content disappears. You don't control it. They do. And in some cases, you're paying companies that actively push agendas you don't agree with. Why fund people who openly despise your worldview? That's worth thinking about. Real Example: The $1.50 HBO Mistake Black Friday deal. $1.50 per month for HBO Max. Cheap enough to ignore. I signed up “just in case” I couldn't log into my brother's account. Months later? I haven't used it once. That's exactly how this works. Multiply that by 10 subscriptions. Now multiply that by millions of people. That's a massive wealth drain. The Cure: Own Your Stuff The solution is simple. Own things. Buy physical media. Keep your own music. Build your own digital library. Use alternatives like Plex. Download what you legally own. Back it up. Control your access. Spotify is convenient. So is Pandora. But if you already own thousands of songs on a hard drive, why are you paying someone monthly to shuffle music you don't even like? Same with audiobooks. If you bought it, make sure you truly have it. Ownership equals independence. Subscriptions equal dependency. Subscription Creep Is Real The real danger isn't one subscription. It's the pile. $9.99 here. $12.99 there. $1.50 just in case. Another $7 for something you barely use. Now you're bleeding $100+ a month for “convenience.” That's $1,200 a year. That's prep money. Debt payoff money. Investment money. That's freedom money. Final Thoughts Subscriptions feel harmless. They're not. They normalize renting your life instead of owning it. They put you at the mercy of corporations. They count on forgetfulness. They slowly erode independence. Prepping isn't just about food and water. It's about reducing dependency. Own your tools. Own your media. Own your capability. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com. DIY to survive. Amazon Item OF The Day Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD — USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox -1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400) Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! Don't forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment. Itunes Pandora RSS Spotify Like this post? Consider signing up for my email list here > Subscribe Join Our Exciting Facebook Group and get involved Survival Punk Punk's The post The Subscription Life Trap | Episode 594 appeared first on Survivalpunk.
In this episode, Sam continues the Multiply series by emphasizing that true discipleship means not only following Jesus personally but actively participating in the work of ministry everywhere believers live, work, and relate. Drawing from Ephesians 4 and 2 Corinthians 5, the message centers on identity in Christ—highlighting that every believer is called to the ministry of reconciliation and equipped to help build up the body of Christ. The episode explores spiritual maturity as being rooted in Jesus rather than shaped by circumstances, stresses the importance of speaking truth in love, and encourages identity-based transformation over mere behavior change. Practical insights from habit formation reinforce the call to align daily life, community, and small consistent actions with the new identity believers have as new creations in Christ.
Everyone wants influence.Everyone wants impact.Almost no one wants the cost.In this episode, Kellan exposes the dangerous myth that being inclusive, vague, and universally liked leads to success. It doesn't. It leads to irrelevance. If you don't have haters, you haven't said anything. If you're afraid to narrow your audience, you're afraid to multiply your impact.Your story isn't just something that happened to you. It's preparation. And when you let it become a stand — clear, aligned, consistent — you become powerful.Key Takeaways:Why yelling at injustice doesn't fix anythingThe difference between a stand and an opinion“You can let it ruin you or you can let it refine you”Why clarity attracts and vagueness repels impactThe real reason people avoid taking a standHow consistency between belief and behavior builds powerWhy shrinking your audience actually multiplies influenceThe cost of staying liked, vague, and smallHow your developmental story becomes your causeWhy leadership begins with self-leadership
We're doing a cast on background colouring. There are a million was to do colour for your backgrounds, the only important thing is the finished result, it really doesn't matter how you get there, as long as it's not with AI, but learning how others do things can always be helpful. For myself I got where I did by looking at the great work of others and trying to get the same results, plus a LOT of trial and error. I'll outline here a very simplified version of what I do. I have two main comic styles: a flat cartoony cell shaded style for Bottomless Waitress and a more painterly pseudo realistic style for Pinky TA. These tips apply to both but mainly Pinky TA. First up I work digitally and my lineart is top layer in grey or black, set to "Multiply" so all the non-lines parts are transparent and can show through the colour of the bottom layers. I create about 2 to 4 background layers, depending how complex I want to be. The very bottom layer is my simple fill layer. Usually I decide on a simple gradient for each panel. The gradient is usually made up of no more that 3 colours. It's a good way to very quickly add a sense of depth and visual interest to an image. I usually pick a colour to represent the feeling of the emotional vibe of the scene or something that fits realistically with the image. On the layer above that I'll colour objects, buildings, and things in the background. I find It's very important to know that the colours of your backgrounds influence the colours of the things within it, especially your characters (if you're doing a more realistic style), and lighting is a massive part of that because without light there is no colour or vision, so know where your light is coming from and what kind of light it is: sunlight, lamps, windows, candles, spotlights, moonlight, universal light etc. That will also infleunce how hard, distinct and dark to make your shadows. On a layer above those two I'll colour my figures. I take cues from the main background colours on how to colour my characters so that they fit better with the scene, and I also light them the same way. They will still be coloured in their standard colours mostly but the panel colour influences how their shadow colours look. Finally in another layer above the line art I will have an "effects "layer which will go over everything. This could be for bloom effects around bright lights or fire, it could be for smoke or fog, or often I use it for a trick to create "atmospheric perfective": this is where things that are further away become dimmer or faded and it's a very easy way to add depth. To do this I just add a gradient of a single colour- usually white, and set its opacity to fade to zero, with the zero opacity part of the gradient over the foreground and the full white over the background in the distance, then I set the opacity of that layer to be quite low, maybe 15%. So that's one of my methods. I hope you are able to get something helpful from it! In the cast Tantz and Banes also outline some of their very different techniques. How do you work? This week we have another best off from Gunwallace and this time it's - Miss Sisyphus - Slow, faded monochrome ennui, colour bleeds in gradually, like a stain on paper, filing with life, danger, adventure, futuristic exploration, like a dull and dusty bud, blossoming into a gorgeous flower, full of colour and heady scent. Originally from Quackcast 558, 23rd of November, 2021. Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: Nemutions Heart - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2026/feb/17/featured-comic-nemutions-heart/ Featured music: Miss Sisyphus - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Miss_Sisyphus/ - by SinisterDuck, rated M. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Kawaiidaigakusei - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/kawaiidaigakusei Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS
In this final week of Build Different, we confront a hard truth: Preparation without deployment is disobedience. Jesus never called His followers to stay in spiritual storage. He called them to be sent.
Stop Being Scared: Why Mistakes Are Your Secret Weapon in Note InvestingLet's be real: the fear of "screwing up" is the number one killer of real estate dreams. We've all heard those "gurus" on stage claiming that if you make one wrong move, you'll be blacklisted forever. It's intimidating, it's stressful, and frankly, it's total nonsense.In the world of note investing, perfection isn't just unnecessary—it's a recipe for disaster. If you spend weeks agonizing over every decimal point before submitting a bid, the market will move right past you. Every successful investor you see today started exactly where you are: trying to figure things out and making plenty of blunders along the way.The Myth of the "Perfect Deal"The quest for the perfect deal is a trap. Scott Carson recalls a student who refused a deal on a pink house in Florida that could have doubled his money simply because it wasn't "perfect". There is no such thing as a perfect deal. Success in this business isn't about hitting a bullseye on your first try; it's about getting on the board and refining your aim as you go.Key Takeaways for Navigating the Note BusinessTo scale your business in 2026, you have to trade perfectionism for action. Here is the blueprint for moving past the fear and starting to close deals:Embrace the Learning Process: Everyone—even the veterans—makes mistakes in bidding, due diligence, and marketing. These aren't failures; they are the "learning process" required to master the craft.Play the Numbers Game: Most investors only have a 10% close ratio. If you only make one "perfect" offer, you have a 90% chance of closing nothing. To succeed, you must make 10, 20, or even 100 offers to ensure you get deals into the due diligence phase.Don't Let "Fuzzy" Data Stop You: Sometimes sellers won't give you full addresses or updated values upfront. Don't spend hours researching; bid based on the information available (like city, zip, and equity). You can always "flush the bid" or cancel during due diligence if the full details don't check out.Simplified Bidding Formulas:For Performing/Occupied Notes: Target a 16% ROI. Multiply the monthly payment by 12 (for performing) or 16 (for non-performing) and divide by your offer to find your yield.The 80% Rule: For notes with at least 20% equity, bidding around 80% of the unpaid balance is a strong starting point in the current market.The "Take Back" Rule: Never buy a note on a property you wouldn't be comfortable owning if you had to foreclose. If the asset or the neighborhood is "crap," simply walk away.Leverage Mentorship: Don't believe anyone who says they did it alone. Whether it's attending a mastermind with a "note draft" or joining a workshop, having a support system helps you avoid the fatal mistakes while you're learning the minor ones.At the end of the day, the biggest mistake you can make is sitting on the sidelines. Even sports legends like Nolan Ryan—who had seven no-hitters and the most strikeouts in history—never pitched a "perfect game" and gave up plenty of home runs. You don't need to be perfect to be a Hall of Famer; you just need to stay in the game.Stop worrying about what the "gurus" think and start taking action. The faster you make those early mistakes, the faster you'll reach the success you're looking for.Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest
Of all the things Chip's ever taught about marriage, the tool he shares in this program is priceless. Actually, he'll tell you he paid good money for it, when he and Theresa had very little! But it's a communication technique that's brought them through the ups and downs of all the years and been what helped them endure even the hardest days.Introduction:Biblical practice #1: Serve your mate -John 13Biblical practice #2: Plan together -John 14Biblical practice #3: Connect with each other -John 15How do we stay connected?Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches. He is the source of life.Fruitfulness – an extraordinary life with extraordinary impact.Love results in heartfelt obedience.The result of abiding is intimacy and it results in supernatural joy.Principles:You can't impart what you do not possess. You must ABIDE in Him to have His love to give to your mate.Connection is built on COMMUNICATION – quality and quantity of time spent with one another.JOY is the fruit or the overflow of connection with Christ and with one another. It will SUSTAIN you.Practical implications:Your personal walk with God is critical to a great marriage.The key to a joyful marriage is communication skill and practice.The connection is of the mind, the body, the emotions, and the spirit.Tools for transformation:“The conference”Pray and ask God to speak to him/her -Proverbs 21:1The CARE list – “I feel most loved when you…”Broadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
What sustains a marriage? What brings energy and health? Life and joy? Maybe those words are in your distant past and your marriage hasn't known them for years. Maybe your marriage is strong and you'd really like to keep it that way. In this program, Chip explains that “connection” is the key. How do you get - or stay - connected in a way that'll last? Don't miss this one.Introduction:Biblical practice #1: Serve your mate -John 13Biblical practice #2: Plan together -John 14Biblical practice #3: Connect with each other -John 15How do we stay connected?Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches. He is the source of life.Fruitfulness – an extraordinary life with extraordinary impact.Love results in heartfelt obedience.The result of abiding is intimacy and it results in supernatural joy.Principles:You can't impart what you do not possess. You must ABIDE in Him to have His love to give to your mate.Connection is built on COMMUNICATION – quality and quantity of time spent with one another.JOY is the fruit or the overflow of connection with Christ and with one another. It will SUSTAIN you.Practical implications:Your personal walk with God is critical to a great marriage.The key to a joyful marriage is communication skill and practice.The connection is of the mind, the body, the emotions, and the spirit.Tools for transformation:“The conference”Pray and ask God to speak to him/her -Proverbs 21:1The CARE list – “I feel most loved when you…”Broadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
The honeymoon's over, the glow is gone, and married life can seem pretty harsh after a while. Is there a way to connect with your mate in a way that rekindles the flame? Is there a way to change the way you communicate that helps you actually look forward to talking and spending time together? Join Chip as he shares a communication technique that helped save his marriage and has kept it strong ever since.Introduction:Biblical practice #1: Serve your mate -John 13Biblical practice #2: Plan together -John 14Biblical practice #3: Connect with each other -John 15How do we stay connected?Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches. He is the source of life.Fruitfulness – an extraordinary life with extraordinary impact.Love results in heartfelt obedience.The result of abiding is intimacy and it results in supernatural joy.Principles:You can't impart what you do not possess. You must ABIDE in Him to have His love to give to your mate.Connection is built on COMMUNICATION – quality and quantity of time spent with one another.JOY is the fruit or the overflow of connection with Christ and with one another. It will SUSTAIN you.Practical implications:Your personal walk with God is critical to a great marriage.The key to a joyful marriage is communication skill and practice.The connection is of the mind, the body, the emotions, and the spirit.Tools for transformation:“The conference”Pray and ask God to speak to him/her -Proverbs 21:1The CARE list – “I feel most loved when you…”Broadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
This episode of the Mountain Podcast centers on the biblical call to “multiply,” drawing from Genesis 1, Matthew 28, and Luke 10 to emphasize that every believer is called not only to follow Jesus but to actively make disciples through love, obedience, and everyday faithfulness. Samuel explains that spiritual fruitfulness is a natural result of a healthy relationship with God and challenges listeners to move beyond passive consumption of church services into intentional participation in the Great Commission—praying for others, sharing faith, practicing obedience, and showing compassion in practical ways. Through teachings on discipleship, humility, and the Good Samaritan, the message reframes multiplication as living out Christlike love in daily life, trusting God to reshape priorities, prune distractions, and mobilize believers to serve their families, workplaces, and communities with grace and courage.
What happens when the guy who killed the giant becomes the guy who kills the husband of the woman he stole? King David's "comeback" after his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah is one of the most significant examples of restoration in the Bible. It wasn't a comeback in the sense that he erased his mistakes; rather, it was a process of confrontation, deep repentance, acceptance of consequences, and eventual restoration. Subscribe to the latest sermons: http://bit.ly/TBCsermons To learn more about The Block Church: http://theblockchurch.org/ Stay Connected Facebook: http://bit.ly/2vOiaLa Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nzZNWB Twitter: http://bit.ly/2KEScPL #theblockchurch #ChurchOnline #Onlinechurch
This kickoff message launches our two-year discipleship journey, Multiply, a vision to invest deeply in people and see lasting spiritual impact for generations to come. As we celebrate God's faithfulness in our church's past, we're challenged to focus forward with a multiplying mindset rooted in the Great Commission. Through three gospel-centered initiatives, transforming lives, equipping believers, and increasing our impact locally and globally, we are called to sow faithfully with our time, talents, and resources so God can multiply the harvest. Following Jesus' example, we are invited to make disciples who make disciples, trusting that what we invest today will shape lives, families, and our community for eternity.
This kickoff message launches our two-year discipleship journey, Multiply, a vision to invest deeply in people and see lasting spiritual impact for generations to come. As we celebrate God's faithfulness in our church's past, we're challenged to focus forward with a multiplying mindset rooted in the Great Commission. Through three gospel-centered initiatives, transforming lives, equipping believers, and increasing our impact locally and globally, we are called to sow faithfully with our time, talents, and resources so God can multiply the harvest. Following Jesus' example, we are invited to make disciples who make disciples, trusting that what we invest today will shape lives, families, and our community for eternity.
What God Calls Pure Christianity (And Why It's So Uncomfortable) What if much of what we call Christianity… God wouldn't call pure? In this powerful episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob explores the simple yet challenging definition of real faith found in James 1:27. When church culture, traditions, and labels are stripped away, Scripture reveals a clear picture of what God considers pure and faultless religion: Loving the vulnerable and living with a clean heart. Rob unpacks how early Christians transformed the world through radical compassion—serving the sick, the poor, and the forgotten—even at great personal cost. But James' message doesn't stop with outward action. True faith also requires guarding our inner life from the quiet spiritual pollution that can dull our devotion. This episode is a call to live with: Radical compassion toward those in need Personal purity in a culture that pulls us away from God Balanced faith that is both outwardly loving and inwardly clean Through personal stories, ministry reflections, and practical challenges, Rob invites you to examine: Who around you needs protection, encouragement, or help What habits or influences may be quietly polluting your heart How to live the kind of faith that God calls pure and faultless If you want a simple definition of a 10X Christian, this might be it: Love radically. Live purely. And that kind of faith doesn't just change you— it changes the world.
To multiply your impact, you must identify and embrace the people God puts in your corner to help you. Ultimately, you cannot multiply your impact until you multiply your team. Subscribe to the latest sermons: http://bit.ly/TBCsermons To learn more about The Block Church: http://theblockchurch.org/ Stay Connected Facebook: http://bit.ly/2vOiaLa Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nzZNWB Twitter: http://bit.ly/2KEScPL #theblockchurch #ChurchOnline #Onlinechurch
The danger isn't always doing the wrong thing; sometimes it's doing nothing at all. Could playing it safe be costing more than we realize?
02/07/2026, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center. Onryu Mary Stares explores how external stimuli can act as a gate to practice if we use intention and curiosity.
“The mission for me is simple — more businesses need to be DEBT-FREE.”With that one sentence, Stormy Banks, the Queen of Grants and founder of the Pink Print Firm, shifts the entire conversation about wealth, access, and entrepreneurship.Stormy has helped small businesses secure "over $21 MILLION in grants" — not loans, not credit, not investors… but "real money you NEVER have to pay back".In this episode of "Inside the Vault with Ash Cash", she breaks down:
Social MediaSay hi on TikTokSay Hi on Instagram----Email List----This isn't just another motivational episode — this is an activation.In this transmission, Henry Lawrence guides you into your identity as a force multiplier of abundance, love, health, and purpose. Whether you feel stuck, unseen, or wildly ambitious, this episode will recalibrate your frequency to receive and expand.You'll learn how to:Speak and think in alignment with your higher selfUse breathwork to program your day with purposeFlip scarcity into sacred momentumStep into your origin story and become the leader you were born to beSay it with power: “I multiply all good things in my life.”This is more than a podcast. It's your mirror.Let's rise.
Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we're unpacking the mindset + strategy shifts shaping the future of fundraising, leadership, and doing good in 2026. Explore the series at weareforgood.com/12shiftsShift 9 / Merge to MultiplyIn today's episode, Jon and Becky explore why collaboration is becoming a defining strategy for nonprofits seeking to protect mission and scale impact — and why the funding side of mergers and partnerships doesn't get nearly enough airtime.They're joined by Ananya Poddar, Senior Associate at SeaChange Capital Partners, to unpack what it really takes to resource nonprofit collaboration — from shared infrastructure and strategic alliances to program transfers and full-scale mergers. Ananya shares insights from the SeaChange–Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration, including why neutral third-party support is often the missing ingredient, how leaders can build trust with funders and partner organizations, and what becomes possible when collaboration is treated as a fundable priority.Episode Highlights: Introduction to Nonprofit Collaboration (01:52)SeaChange-Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration (5:40)Forms of Collaboration (07:00)Building Trust with Partners (10:50)Technical Assistance Funding (15:18)Case Study: She's the First & Girl Rising Merger (16:23)Cost Savings Example: Detroit Human Services Merger (20:10)Case Study: Philly Food Rescue Program Transfer (21:22)Motivations for Partnerships (23:57)One Good Thing / Homework: Make yourself familiar with what opportunities exist. (29:00)Dive Deeper: She's The First Girl RisingEpisode 653: Nonprofit Mergers Aren't a Last Resort—They're a Strategic First Choice, She's The First and Girl Rising: Listen on Apple / SpotifyEpisode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/680Save your free seat at the We Are For Good Summit
What if one focused hour a day could dramatically shorten your sales cycle, increase top-of-mind awareness, and help your entire team generate revenue without burning you out? In this episode, Kelly breaks down the Miracle Hour, a timeless daily sales system she designed to help entrepreneurs acquire customers faster, create consistency, and monetize their teams more effectively. Whether you sell high-ticket offers, run a local business, or lead a multi-department organization, the Miracle Hour can be adapted to fit your goals, your industry, and your growth stage. Kelly walks through real world applications of the Miracle Hour across industries: from car dealerships and dental offices to corporate sales training companies and authors preparing for a book launch, showing why this system works in any economy and on any platform. You'll learn how consistent daily inputs can compress what used to be year-long sales cycles into days, how to organize your Dream 1000 for maximum efficiency, and how to plug your team into a revenue-generating system that gives you back time, freedom, and focus. Plus, Kelly shares an exciting announcement about the upcoming Miracle Hour audiobook, book, and docuseries, and how you can get early access for free. Timestamps: 0:00 – 0:46 Why the Miracle Hour compresses long sales cycles into days 0:46 – 1:28 What the Miracle Hour really is (and why it creates efficiency and freedom) 1:28 – 2:04 Why the Miracle Hour works in any economy, industry, or offer type 2:04 – 4:30 Real-world example: How a car dealership can use the Miracle Hour to drive repeat and referral sales 4:30 – 5:57 Applying the Miracle Hour in corporate and B2B sales environments 5:57 – 7:22 Why the Miracle Hour is platform-agnostic (and how it worked before social media) 7:22 – 8:13 Using the Miracle Hour to land a book deal, PR, and promotional partnerships 8:13 – 9:09 Local business example: Leveraging the Miracle Hour for reviews and referrals 9:09 – 10:18 How frequency and consistency collapse your sales timeline 10:18 – 11:24 Using the Miracle Hour to sell high-ticket offers directly to market 11:24 – 12:29 Announcement: Early access to the Miracle Hour audiobook 12:29 – 13:31 Why the Miracle Hour is the key to monetizing your team 13:31 – 14:29 How CEOs use the Miracle Hour to reclaim time and step into their zone of genius Resources Learn the complete Miracle Hour system For FREE: https://accelerator.virtualbusinessschool.com/mhsocial Get access to our complete daily sales system for generating predictable revenue online inside the Virtual Business School: https://www.virtualbusinessschool.com/ Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/ Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/