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NASB 11 Soon afterward Jesus went to a city called Nain; and His disciples were going along with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. 12 Now as He approached the gate of the city, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a sizeable crowd from the city was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, He felt compassion for her and said to her, “Do not go on weeping.” 14 And He came up and touched the coffin; and the bearers came to a halt. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise!” 15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak. And Jesus gave him back to his mother.
Iona Roberts, neu Iona Pen Ffridd i bawb sy'n ei hadnabod yw gwestai Beti a'i Phobol.Mae Iona yn ffarmwraig ac yn gadwraethwr, mae'n hyfforddwr yoga, yn gyn warden gyda'r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol, ac yn fam i 3 o blant (Nel, Nedw a Joe) a gwraig i John. Mae hi hefyd yn rhedeg rasys Iorn Man. Ganwyd ar fferm Pen Ffridd, Penmachno (pentref ger Betws y Coed, yn Sir Conwy). Cafodd ei magu gyda'i Nain a'i Thaid a 3 ewythr oedd yn adnabyddus yn yr ardal sef Ifor, Elw a Hyw."Tyfais fyny yma ym Mhen Ffridd, gyda digon o ryddid ac awyr iach, erbyn hyn dwi'n deall pa mor unigryw oedd fy magwraeth erbyn hyn!" Bu'n gweithio yn Llundain am gyfnod gyda chwmni Saatchi and Saatchi ac yn Wimbledon ble daeth ar draws Pat Cash. Ond dychwelyd i ffermio gwnaeth hi i Pen Ffridd, ac mae'n angerddol am amaethu mewn dull cynaliadwy.Cawn hanesion difyr ei bywyd ac mae'n dewis caneuon sydd yn ffefrynnau gan gynnwys Meic Stevens – Gwenllïan. Dyma'r gân oedd yn chwarae pan gerddodd Iona mewn i'r gwasanaeth priodas.
durée : 00:02:01 - Tous au jardin, ici Orléans - Notre expert en jardinage conseille à Pierre de planter le bambou nain Pleiobastus auricoma, parfait pour couvrir un talus. Ce bambou traçant est esthétique, facile à entretenir et très rustique. Il recommande toutefois d'utiliser une barrière anti-rhizome pour contrôler sa propagation.
The Everyday Bible Study | May 13 | In a Town Called Nain
746 He Had Compassion on Her, A Guided Christian Meditation on Luke 7:11-15 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in and connect wi h the true source of peace, Jesus Christ. Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving jor anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes. Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation: Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate. Scripture for Meditation Luke 7 NKJV 11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. 12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” 15 So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. NASB 11 Soon afterward Jesus went to a city called Nain; and His disciples were going along with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. 12 Now as He approached the gate of the city, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a sizeable crowd from the city was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, He felt compassion for her and said to her, “Do not go on weeping.” 14 And He came up and touched the coffin; and the bearers came to a halt. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise!” 15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak. And Jesus gave him back to his mother. Meditation on Scripture: When I first read this scripture in the past I was impressed by the power Jesus demonstrated over death. It is clear that Luke was intending to highlight Jesus' power over death and how that impacted the people. They responded with fear and then turned to glorify God. This is the natural response to God's power. It wasn't until I was reflecting on why this story was written. It is a very short account of what happened. No details except that of a desperate mother. Jesus could have demonstrated His power by moving the mount of Olives or some other visible feat. He chose to save a Mother. At this time of the year we celebrate mother's day. We can be tempted to think of glorious successes. Perhaps this sets a challenging unrealistic standard for family relationships. This account from Luke demonstrates a family in agony. It demonstrates a family breaking, being separated by death, and in this time the prospect of a childless mother with nobody to care for her and protect her. Many times in our lives it seems like this can be just an appropriate reflection of Mother's day also. A mother in desperation before the Lord when her family seemed to be deteriorating. Aside from the miracle the only response Jesus showed was that He felt compassion. As you struggle in life and things inevitably do not go your way, remember the widow of Nain. When you feel broken or that your hope is fading remember that Jesus demonstrated compassion on this nameless mother. He calmed her weeping, then solved her problems with His touch. I hope and pray that each of us can trust Jesus enough to look to the way in which he chooses to heal us and our relationships. Many times it is not in the method we hope for or suspect, but he does it with compassion. Look to Jesus for healing and know that as your reach out to God wrapped in the blanket of His grace, that he can heal all. In Him you are enough and will be forever more. Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind? FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod
1. Seth continues his review of Luke 7, further examining the widow of Nain.2. Seth responds to a question in the inbox about the wailing wall.3. Seth discusses Chapter 3 of Jesus Loves the Church and So Should You
1. Seth continues his review of Luke 7, examining the widow of Nain.2. Seth responds to a question in the inbox about church discipline.3. Seth discusses Russell Moore and the rope article at Christianity Today.
Experience the land, culture, and customs surrounding the Bible’s most compelling stories with geographer Dr. Jack Beck in all-new episodes of The Holy Land. Jack Beck (PhD) is the host of the fourth and final season of the 10-episode docu-series The Holy Land: Connecting the Land with Its Stories. Jack helps us understand the land and culture of the bible, so that our reading of the stories are transformed, and our faith is deepened! Jack shares how the green pastures of Psalm 23 weren’t green at all. The sheep were absolutely dependent on the shepherd to lead them to the hiding tufts of grass. Showing us just how dependent we are on the Good Shepherd! Jack shows why Jesus was compelled to go through Samaria to talk with the Samaritan woman at the well. He did it in that exact moment in time to fulfill a 2000 year old promise. What promise was that?? We see that Jesus went to Nain to raise a child from the dead to accomplish an identical miracle that happened in the same place over 1000 years before that. So that the people could begin to understand Jesus’ true identity. Finally Jack shows us that Jesus followed the same path as David when David’s life was threatened. For David he fled past Gethsemane into the safe Judean wilderness. Jesus could have taken that same path to safety. But he chose not to. Why? Also in this episode, Perry shares, “In my early journey with Jesus when I’d fail, I thought, ‘I’ll never change.’ But I don’t believe that anymore. Because I understand something powerful now that I didn’t then.” As Shawna read the story of Jesus’ resurrection it stood out to her that Mary was with Jesus in the garden, and she didn’t know it. And the disciples on the road to Emmaus walked with Jesus and they didn’t know it was him. It made her wonder, “Lord, are there times that you have been right here, and I didn’t know it?”Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wgnbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She thought her son's story was over as she lead the funeral procession but Jesus was preparing to write another chapter. We are talking today about the Widow of Nain's story and the reminders there are for us today.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
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Luke 7:11-16 ESV 11 Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. 12 As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” 15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 16 Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!”
The message is a heartfelt and inspiring sermon focused on the compassion, power, and presence of Jesus, reflecting on the transformative story in Luke 7, where Jesus raises a widow's son from the dead, emphasizing how Jesus sees us in our pain, is moved with deep compassion, and has authority over death itself. Through personal stories and biblical insights, the message highlights how Jesus doesn't just offer miracles but also sustains us through our suffering. It calls listeners to respond in three ways: to "rise up" and make Jesus Lord, to "sit up" and live differently as temples of the Holy Spirit, and to "speak up" by sharing the good news boldly. Ultimately, the sermon centers on the unchanging love and compassion of Jesus, urging everyone to receive new life through Him.
In Luke 7:11-17 we see Jesus having compassion on a widow by raising her son from the dead. This was the woman's only son and she was emotionally and financially destitute without him to support her. Jesus demonstrates the kind of love and compassion we should have for those who are not able to take care of themselves. We cannot raise the dead as Jesus did, but we can pray for, support, and help those who have no one and nothing or not enough to financially take care of them. It is interesting that nearly all of the instances of raising the dead in the Bible are for women. We are to take care of the helpless, the hopeless, and hurting people by showing them the love of Christ. Who is it that needs us to help them in some way today? Luke 7:11-17 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. 12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." 14 Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." 15 So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. 16 Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has risen up among us"; and, "God has visited His people." 17 And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region. Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” -John 8:32 Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten. hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.net https://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions
Today on the show you will hear about this year's sea ice season in the north and work being done to help keep folks safe. Today's show also includes numerous voices from interviews conducted in Nain back in January. Guests: Carolann Harding, CEO, SmartICE; Rex Holwell, manager of Nunatsiavut operations, SmartICE
Luke 7:11-16 ESV 11 Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. 12 As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” 15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 16 Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!”
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Der Jüngling von Nain (Romano Braun) - 06.04.25
1) Challenging Traditional Interpretations: The video directly addresses the common theological arguments that Jesus's ability to forgive sins and raise the dead proves his divinity. It presents counterarguments, suggesting that these actions do not necessarily equate to Godhood, as similar actions are attributed to other figures in both the Old and New Testaments. 2) Forgiveness of Sins: The presenter analyzes biblical passages where Jesus forgives sins, and then compares those passages to Old testament passages where priests atone for sins. It explores the concept of authority granted by God, arguing that Jesus's ability to forgive sins was given to him, and then that Jesus gave that authority to the apostles. The video then dives into the concept of Divine Sophia, and how Sophia is described as saving people from sin in the book of wisdom. 3) Resurrection and Divine Power: The video examines instances where Jesus raises people from the dead, such as the raising of the young man in Nain and Lazarus. It draws parallels with Old Testament figures like Elijah and Elisha, who also performed resurrections. The video also discusses the apostles Peter and Paul, who also raised people from the dead. The presenter argues that if raising the dead is proof of Godhood, then these other biblical figures would also have to be considered divine. 4) Divine Sophia and Jesus's Attributes: The video connects Jesus's attributes, such as being "the way, the truth, and the life" and "the light of the world," to the concept of Divine Sophia. It cites passages from wisdom literature that describe Sophia as the source of life, light, and immortality. The presenter makes the argument that the listeners of Jesus's time, would have related his descriptions of himself, to the previously established descriptions of Sophia. 5) Spiritual Interpretation of Biblical Events: The video offers a spiritual interpretation of events like the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea, viewing them as symbolic rather than purely literal. The presenter discusses the passage in 1 Corinthians where it states that the rock that followed the Israelites was Christ. 6) The Role of Intercessors: The video discusses the role of intercessors, such as priests and apostles, in mediating between God and humanity. It argues that these figures act with authority granted by God, rather than possessing inherent divinity.Sections: 1:14 Forgiving Sins - Salvation12:28 “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life”18:03 Jesus and the Holy Spirit21:28 Resurrecting Others and God-Evidence32:05 General Concepts41:33 The Feast and the Peculiar Food56:37 Eternal and Yet Created1:01:44 SummaryDownload MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3 Links: Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/ No videos on this channel are monetized nor are for commercial purposes.Support the show
In this episode, we sit down with Nainsingh Mahar, the Former president of Nepal Student Union, to discuss the role of student unions in Nepal and their impact on the education system, employment, and political landscape. With the Nepal Student Union elections recently in focus, we explore whether these student unions are necessary, how they influence budget allocations, and if they truly represent students' interests or are just a political power tool. Nainsingh Mahar shares insights into the history of student unions in Nepal, their political affiliations, and the challenges in Nepal's education system. He also addresses much-needed education reforms in Nepal, discussing how political influence affects higher education and employment opportunities. We dive deep into Nepali Congress leadership, the reforms needed within the party, and how student activism has shaped Nepal's political scenario. Additionally, we tackle hot topics like the Royalist Movement in Nepal, the idea of a directly elected prime minister, and the future of Nepal's political system. If you're interested in Nepal's political future, student activism, and education policies, this conversation is a must-watch! GET CONNECTED WITH Nain Singh Mahar: Linkedin: https://np.linkedin.com/in/nain-singh-mahar-a8672315b Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1671UsrUe8/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Jesus interrupted the death of the widow of Nain's son. He does the same thing for you. Will it be a jarring interruption, like a YouTube ad? In a sense. But He promised it's coming so we can anticipate the interruption be ready for it. This is Rev. Bramwell's sermon on Luke 7:11-17 for the Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent, 2025.
Have you ever felt overlooked, broken, or beyond restoration? In this powerful sermon, we dive into Luke 7:11-23, where Jesus interrupts a funeral procession in the city of Nain and raises a widow's only son from the dead. This miraculous moment reveals the heart of Christ—His compassion, His divine authority, and His power to restore what seems lost.
Flashback Episode: Year in Luke – Episode 13: When Luke describes a visit to the small town of Nain, we discover Jesus likely went there at that exact moment in order to help someone who was hurting. Discover how this miracle reflects God’s love and what God would ultimately face as Jesus died on the cross! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...
Key Bible Verse: "And (Jesus) came up and touched the coffin; and the bearers came to a halt. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise!” The dead man sat up and began to speak" Luke 7:14-15a
This Sunday, join us as we consider how our faith is one that breaks barriers. Barriers can often define our lives, but faith has the power to break through. From the bustling streets of Mong Kok to the serene hills of Lantau, we're called to be prophets of hope and agents of change. Let us, together, have our faith inspire action and bring light to dark places. Just as Jesus broke barriers in his time, we too can break down walls of division in our city. Let's be the change we want to see, spreading love and compassion to all corners of Hong Kong. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Luke 7:11-17 // Jesus Raises a Widow's Son Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don't cry.” Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.” This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.
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Key Bible Verse: "When the Lord saw her, He felt compassion for her, and said to her, “Do not weep." Luke 7:13
Speaker: Aaron Kajumba Scripture: Luke 7:11 - 17 Original Date: 3/13/25 ----- About Calvary YA: Our desire is that young adults would know God and the power of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. We want to be people who live and love like Jesus, people who love God more and more, and people who see His grace and truth fill us to the point of overflowing into the world around us.
We continue in our new message series called; The Coming Kingdom this morning will be the Son of the Widow of Nain.
Pastor Sam Brown Sermon Date: 2025-03-09
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As the 2025 Kickstarter draws to a close (there's still time to back!) we're looking ahead at one of the major projects we have coming this year - Dawn of The Dogman. But not that, because it's not out yet! Instead Mark, Heather and Seth are talking about the some of the other Monsters of Michigan. Back the 2025 Kickstarter Campaign email Monsteropolis@smalltownmonsters.com BONUS: - Aaron's Unedited Producer Notes: Monsteropolis Monsters of Michigan WELCOME BACK KICKSTARTER is still running. Last episode before the campaign ends. To keep the excitement going we're talking about one of our upcoming projects - DAWN OF THE DOGMAN, but not THAT, because that's what the movie is, and you can't see it yet. Instead we're looking at the OTHER Monsters of Michigan. At least a few of them. There might be more. Wendigo – cannibalistic humanoid monster. Strong association with winter and extreme cold. Comes from native legends. Has gained a lot of popularity in the modern era, frequently placed alongside other cryptids, but very much its own Native legend. Comes from the Algonquin language/dialect spoken by tribes like Ojibwe, Kree and Saulteaux. You can kill a Wendigo by putting hot tallow down its throat, which melts its icy heart and kills it. Otherwise they're pretty much invincible. At least in some legends. Like a lot of native lore/older legends, as the Wendigo has become more popular it's been adapted as a storytelling motif. A lot of horror/narrative podcasts use it as the “monster of the week,” the video game Until Dawn features the Wendigo as it's primary antagonist (the special edition or secret ending bonus or whatever for that game has Chad Lewis in it talking about the Wendigo) Loup Garou - You'll have to wait for Dawn of The Dogman. Dogman and Loup Garou aren't exactly the same thing (Rougarou also) and if we wanted to we could get in the weeds and pinpoint differences between what we consider the modern “Dogman” phenomenon and the Loup Garoux vis a vis the term's roots in France but nah, we savin' that. Sasquatch - The BFRO lists 225 sightings for Michigan, and those are just the ones that made the cut. I don't really know what else to say about this. Michigan is big and cold and there's woods, so like, Bigfoot can hide there. Hey, here's a cool Class A report from the BFRO! Spring of 1999, near Copemish/Thompsonville “I was walking in the woods down a two track by Thompsonville in the early spring morning. On these early morning walks I often scare up deer and occationally a bear so when I heard the noises of something running in the woods I expected to see some such animal. Instead I saw what looked to me like a large man dressed in white running at an incredible speed. He was about 50 yards away and I tracked him for some distance. I was amazed at how he ran so fast through the dense undergrowth. He had to have long legs to be able to traverse the fallen trees and swampy areas. The next day I was walking in that same area and discovered tracks that confirmed to me it was not a man I had seen. They were quite large - about 18 inches or so. I could only see three toe prints thought there may have been more that didnt inprint and what may have been claws or long toenails that left a mark. The distance between them was about three of my strides long.” Pressie - five bucks you already know what this is. That's right baby, a WATER MONSTER, ERRBODY got a water monster these days. ERRBODY also be stealing Nessie's alliteration. What happened to originality. Just kidding, no really though I don't like this trend, kind of glad it's died off, anyway PRESSIE is, Supposed to be whale tailed and horse headed and have whiskers. Sort of sounds like a big manatee. It hangs out in Lake Superior. Lots of water there, plenty of places to hide. Very good monster place. Is Pressie a manatee? Must investigate. Probably not. It's supposed to be 75 feet long. First spotted in 1894! Wow. From there it jumps to 1977 with a few sightings in between, and conjecture over rumors of sightings in “the 1990s” Named for Presque Isle River where it has frequently been seen. Nain Rouge - bon nuit, The Red Dwarf AKA Red Man AKA Little Red Man. I did a House of Monsters on this guy. He's a favorite. Said to be a harbinger of bad luck and ill fortune Shows up before something bad happens Ya'll know Detroit be real french? City was founded by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac in the 1700s. ONE DAY this guy is on a stroll with his wife, when suddenly a TINY RED MAN jumps out of the bushes. Antoine yelled at the tiny man and hit him with his cane, after which he was CURSED. He eventually lost his fortune and died in poverty. The Nain has been blamed for a number of tragedies over the years, though whether he's supposed to be causing them or is just showing up to give people a warning seems to be a matter of interpretation. 1763 - The Battle of Bloody Run - 60 british soldiers are massacred by Native inhabitants (OH BUT OF COURSE this had nothing to do with the European settlers encroaching upon land and devastating their populations, sure, totally unprovoked, blame the nain, sorry feeling fighty today, been binging Cobra Kai) The great fire of 1805 - Massive city wide fire, destroyed nearly the entire thing. Massive loss of life and property. In the wake of the fire the city's flag was changed to include the phrase “Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus,” which means “We hope for better things; it will arise from the ashes.” Man I get chills every time, that's inspiring. 1967 - The 12th Street Riot - one of the deadliest examples of civil unrest in the United States at that time. Precipitated by a number of onerous conditions, such as racial segregation and over-policing, the riot would result in 43 deaths, nearly 1200 injuries and over 700 arrests. It went on for five days. 1976 - a huge blizzard knocked out and crippled much of the city's infrastructure And other tragic events throughout the years. The city would eventually embrace the Nain as a local symbol, holding an annual parade where they chase the Nain out of the city to usher out the bad luck. Fun fact, there's an OLDER story about Napoleon taking advice from a Little Red Man who advised him on battle tactics. He only lost when he didn't listen. He's supposed to have met the guy in an ancient egyptian tomb before declaring himself Emperor of France. PRODUCER'S NOTE - I'm very much of the opinion that the Nain Rouge is a direct folkloric descendent of Napoleon's little red man, not literally but like, there's clearly a lineage there. Giant Green Squirrel of Amble: “It is literally just a very large, green squirrel.” - Reddit Okay so. I guess this is a squirrel the size of a cow or a small car. It makes a lot of loud chirping and squeaking noises, and it's also green There, uh... There doesn't seem to be a lot more to this. Or anything else. I like it though, let's make a movie about it. https://99wfmk.com/monster-squirrel-amble/ Okay also though, there are apparently giant squirrel legends present in some native cultures in Nova Scotia (The Micmac Tribe) - some researchers believe these were derived from stories about giant ground sloths, which were (are?) a thing. So there is some background to this one. No idea if theres a direct link to the Michigan one. There are OTHER weird Michigan monsters, but because the movie doesn't come out for a bit we're gonna save ‘em. Thank you for listening, and be sure to go back the Kickstarter RIGHT NAAAOOO - Link in the show notes. There are only four days left (counting today at time of air), and then a brief window for late backing with much higher rates due to kickstarter specific policies beyond our control. If you'd like to add on a copy of Mark Matzke's Ten Years: A Decade of Monsters, send an email to Courteney! contactus@smalltownmonsters.com Tune in next time, until we meet again! (Skeletor running away meme)
Yr arlunydd o Flaenau Ffestiniog, Gareth Parry, yw gwestai Beti George. Magwyd yn y tŷ lle ganwyd ei Fam a'i Nain yn Manod, Blaenau Ffestiniog. Cawn hanesion difyr ei fagwraeth yn ogystal â'i hanes yn denig o Blaenau ar drên gyda'i ffrind ysgol am "fywyd gwell" yn Llundain a hynny yn ei arddegau. Wedi gadael ysgol, fe aeth i'r coleg celf ym Manceinion, cyfnod y mods a'r rocers a'r gerddoriaeth soul. O fewn dim amser, mi roedd y teimlad o gaethiwed yn ôl, rhyw deimlad fod o yn y carchar eto (fel roedd yn teimlo adre efo Dad) . Daeth y rebel allan ynddo ac wedyn daeth y dylanwadau o'r tu allan i'r coleg. Gadawodd y coleg a dod 'nôl i weithio yn y chwarel yn Blaenau. Dylanwadodd y naturiaethwr Ted Breeze arno, a bu'n gwerthu lluniau i'r cylchgrawn Country Life. Mae bellach yn gwerthu ei waith mewn orielau celf yn Llundain ac yng Nghymru.
Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! We are moving through the season of Epiphany, and this sermon is based on Luke chapter 7:1–17, which describes two stories of healings: one, a Centurion's servant, and another the dead son of a widow in the town of Nain. We hope this sermon will be meaningful to you this week.To find out more about our church, you can head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on Instagram or Facebook.We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in!
Mae Lowri yn gweithio gyda GwyrddNi, mudiad gweithredu ar newid hinsawdd yn Dyffryn Peris, sy'n rhoi'r gymuned wrth galon y cynllun. "Dwi'n actifydd, yn amgylcheddwr, yn drwsiwr ac yn ail-bwrpaswr. Mae prynwriaeth a siopau tsiaen yn fy ngwylltio a fydda'i ddim yn hedfan, o ran egwyddor."Yn Fardd, yn Wrach Fodern ac yn aelod o Urdd Derwyddon Môn, yn fam i 3 o fechgyn ac yn Nain i un.Mae hi'n wyres i'r enwog fardd o Fôn, Machraeth ac fe dreuliodd Lowri flynyddoedd yn ei gwmni " roedd Taid yn siarad mewn cynghanedd" meddai ac yn ddylanwad mawr. " Mae sain y gerdd dafod yn rhan ohona'i". Mae hi yn byw bywyd prysur a diddorol, ac yn credu yn yr ysbrydol " da ni'n fwy na chorff a gwaed". Mae hi'n dewis 4 can, yn cynnwys can Lleuwen – Bendigeidfran ddaeth allan ar ôl canlyniad Brexit. “Mae angen pontydd rhyfeddol”. Mae Lowri yn teimlo reit gryf am hyn. Mae hi'n teimlo ei bod yn reit aml yn pontio rhwng gwahanol garfannau o gymdeithas. Mae hefyd yn dewis artist o'r Iwerddon sy'n canu caneuon gwleidyddol, Lisa O'Neill –gan ddewis y gan If I Was a Painter.
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Today, I have basically one point that I would like to emphasize. From this passage before us in Luke 9, and from my other experiences in life, I am convinced that one of the greatest dangers we will face in following Christ as His disciples is pride. After following and being with the Lord Jesus for now over three years the disciples are arguing and disputing with one another over “which of them would be the greatest”. Can you imagine how this must have grieved the Lord Jesus as He “perceived the thought of their heart”. For the past three years the disciples have been with Jesus as He as preformed many miracles. He fed the five thousand men and their families with only five loaves of bread and two small fish. He cast demons out of people, setting them free from their bondage. He heals the lepers, He raised the dead boy at Nain, and He gave sight to the blind. Over and over Jesus showed great love and compassion for the individual. He took time for the woman who touched the hem of His garment while the crowd was thronging Him. He crossed a stormy sea to go the other side and set one maniac Gentile man free from the possession of a “legion” of demons. Every day the disciples experienced up close His miraculous power to heal poor people and cast out demons. Every day they saw His love and compassion for everyone! But most of all, they must have seen and noticed the humility of Jesus. They had proclaimed that they believed that He was the Promised Messiah of the Old Testament. That He was the Christ, the Son of God! They heard Jesus' messages on love and forgiveness! They watched Him respond to rejection at His hometown, and from the scorn of the religious leaders in every place they went. In every situation Jesus portrayed His humility as a servant to everyone He ministered too. But now, instead of being humble like Jesus, they individually are seeking to be in a position of greatness or authority over all the other disciples. They are not only “disputing” verbally with each other about this subject, but their inward attitudes that caused this conflict was one of pride. “Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart.” Their hearts were full of pride! But before we get too critical of them, can you imagine what it must have been like to be a poor, nobody, fisherman, or despised tax collector, and you have been chosen specially by Jesus to be with Him every day as He ministered and performed His miracles? I think it would have been very difficult not to experience a spirit of pride that I was so honored by Jesus Himself to have this privilege and position as His disciple. Goodness, three of them had just seen Moses and Elijah and the glorious transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain! Shortly after they got back home to Capernaum, the Lord decided to deal with their disputes. According to Mark's account, they were in a house when Jesus took a child and set the child alongside Him. The Lord set these big burley men in contrast with the young child, prattling about little concerns. Then He said, "Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all will be great." (9:48). We are to love, help, and protect children, who are the very symbol of all who are weak, helpless, and dependent. In doing so, we serve Him and, by extension, His Father as well. So much for their boasts as to which of them would wear the brightest crown! Remember “the pride of our heart will always deceive us” into thinking we are better than we really are. (Obadiah 1:3). No doubt, our greatest danger in experiencing the wonderful and miraculous blessings of the Lord Jesus will be pride! We should all be very careful! God bless!
In Luke 7:11–17, we witness 4 components of a narrativethat displays Jesus' compassion for people and power overdeath.I. The narrative has a setting: two large crowdsconverge at Nain's city gate.A. Crowd 1: Jesus, his disciples, and a largecrowd head toward the gate (v. 11).B. Crowd 2: A widow, her deceased only son, anda sizeable funeral crowd exit the gate (v. 12).II. The narrative has a rise in tension.A. The compassionate and powerful Lord asksthe humanly impossible (v. 13).B. The compassionate and powerful Lord doesthe humanly impossible (v. 14).III. The narrative has a climax: the dead man sits up andspeaks (v. 15).IV. The narrative has a resolution.A. Fear gripped everyone (v. 16a).B. Their report glorifying God spread throughoutthe land (v. 16):1. "A great prophet has arisen among us!"(v. 16c)2. "God has visited His people!" (v. 16d).
Inuit youth have gathered with researchers in the northern-most Labrador community of Nain for a week-long science camp. Their goal is to understand how climate change is affecting their culture and land, and the find solutions for the future. A documentary by Heidi Atter.
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the use of specific identifiable people or places, like Pontius Pilate or the city of Nain, help prove the historical accuracy of the Gospels.
You're probably familiar with the four seasons—Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring—but did you know that First Nations people have long recognised many more? Depending on the location, some Indigenous groups observe up to six distinct seasons each year. - Australia ah nikhua caan hi phun li in then a si cu zapi nih kan theih cio mi a si. Nain, ramngeitu miphun cheukhat nih an chim ve ningah cun phun linak tam a um an ti ve. Aboriginal miphun nih nikhua caan kong hngalhnak an ngeihmi kan rak ngai hna lai.
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What does it take to liberate people from exceptionalism? To liberate a teaching? Such a pernicious snare, that saying of yours, “family first.” It was your fear of losing the tribe that led you to elect a king and build a city against the will of God. So he sent his Shepherd to rescue his sheep from Cain's cities, to liberate his people and the Torah from the stone idols fashioned by Cain's sons.For those who have stayed with me on the podcast all these years, let me say it plainly:The idea that all people are created equal—an American principle—is beautiful and correct, but like the Torah, it is held hostage by identity politics. Like the preaching of the Cross under a Roman standard, it has been corrupted by a military-industrial nationalist agenda that feeds on the broken backs of impoverished women and children.Nothing changes under the sun.The Gospel of Luke is the Gospel to the Poor. It is a radical Gospel of Liberation. It this scroll of the Torah, the Lion of Judah, breaking free from the gilded prison of Herod's Temple—shattering the gates of brass—raging against you for your sake on behalf of the poor.He who has ears to hear to hear, let him hear!Still, the scroll of Luke is not a “liberation theology.” It is a warning that we must forsake what we have built, not build back again, but abandon what Cain built to roam freely with the Lion in his land. As Paul said:“For if I build again the things I have destroyed, I prove myself to be a sinner.” (Galatians 2:18)To borrow a term from psychology (one that I've used before), prophetic preaching keeps the disciple in a perpetual state of cognitive dissonance, unable to fall back on the natural human instinct to reconcile our innate hypocrisies.The teaching of Scripture is not “God is love.” The teaching of Scripture is “you are a hypocrite.”Until you submit to this repetitive literary frame, you can't hear what Moses said, let alone Jesus. You can't be set free. That is why the Qur'an went to such great lengths to stress St. Paul's teaching of submission.Because the “children of the book” are no such thing. They still belong to Pharaoh.This week, I discuss Luke 7:11-16.Show Notesש-ע-ר (shin-‘ayn-resh) / ش-ع-ر (shīn-‘ayn-rāʾ)The Hebrew word שַֽׁעַר (sha'ar) means “gate” or “entrance.” It corresponds to πύλη (pylē) in Luke 7:12, functional with Ruth 4:"Now Boaz went up to the gate (שַּׁעַר֮, sha‘ar) and sat down there, and behold, the close relative of whom Boaz spoke was passing by, so he said, “Turn aside, friend, sit down here.” And he turned aside and sat down." (Ruth 4:1)This root relates to awareness, feeling, and literary expression in Arabic:شِعْر (shi‘r)—“poetry”: This is one of the most common words from this root, referring to poetry or verse, which is central to Arabic literary tradition.شَاعِر (shā‘ir) - “poet”: This word describes a person who composes poetry, playing a significant role in Arabic and Islamic culture.شَعَرَ (sha‘ara) - “to feel” or “to perceive”: This verb means to feel or become aware, capturing the idea of sensitivity or perception.مَشَاعِر (mashā‘ir) - “feelings” or “emotions”: This word, in the plural form, denotes feelings, emotions, or sentiments, often used to express emotional sensitivity.شعار (shi‘ār) “logo, emblem, or slogan”: identification or awareness through a symbol, slogan, or distinguishing mark, a “sign.”مَشْعَر (mash‘ar) - “place of awareness” or “sacred monument”: Used in Islamic contexts, mashʿar refers to a sacred or symbolic place, often in pilgrimage sites like Mashʿar al-Ḥarām near Mecca.נ-ע-ם (nun-‘ayn-mem) / ن-ع-ي-م (nūn-ʿayn-yāʾ-mīm)The word Ναΐν (Nain) is derived from the Hebrew word נָעִים (na'im), meaning “pleasant” or “lovely.” Behold, how good and pleasant (na'im) it is when brothers dwell in unity! (psalm 133:1)It, too, corresponds (prescriptively) to the books of Ruth נָעֳמִי (Naomi) but also to the Qur'an. For reference: “Blessing,” “favor,” “bounty” (ni‘mah): نِعْمَة “And if you count the blessings of God, you will not be able to enumerate them.” (Surah Ibrahim, 14:34)“Bliss,” “luxury,” “delight” (na‘īm): نَعِيم “In gardens of delight.” (Surah Al-Waqi'ah, 56:12)“To live in ease or comfort” (na‘ama): نَعَمَ “And for you in them are many comforts.” (Surah Al-Mu'minun, 23:21)“Bestower of blessings,” “benevolent one” (mun‘im): مُنْعِم “And indeed, your Lord is the Forgiving, Possessor of great bounty.” (Surah An-Najm, 53:32)“Soft,” “gentle,” “smooth” (nā‘im): نَاعِم “[Some] faces, that Day, will be radiant.” (Surah Al-Ghashiyah, 88:8)“The blessings” (al-ni‘am): النِّعَم “They recognize the favor of God; then they deny it.” (Surah An-Nahl, 16:83)“Softness,” “ease,” “comfort” (na‘mah): نَعْمَة “Lest His punishment should befall you if you deny his blessing.” (Surah Ibrahim, 14:7) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Lk 7:11-17 - Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and His disciples and a large crowd accompanied Him. AsHe drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, he was moved with pity for her and said to her, "Do not weep." He stepped forward and touched the coffin; at this the bearers halted, and He said, "Young man, I tell you, arise!" The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming, "A great prophet has arisen in our midst," and "God has visited his people." This report about Him spread through the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region. Memorial of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Memorial of Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Saints Hildegard and Robert, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) Democrat enablers who use inciting and violent language against Trump which has led to a 2nd assassination attempt - Here are the receipts https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/09/there-are-receipts-team-trump-drops-list-every/ 3) Jesse's analysis of this second attempted assassination of Donald Trump this year 4) CCC 2473-2513 The Eighth Commandment: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor, continued
Read OnlineJesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her. Luke 7:11–12Try to imagine this mother. She had been married, she and her husband had a child, they raised their child, she and her son watched her husband die, and then she watched her son die and was participating in his funeral. Since he was her only son, she was now alone.When we think about this woman, it is easy to feel compassion for her. Her heart would have been filled with a sorrow that is tangible to anyone with empathy. Her heart might also have been filled with fear. At that time, a widow would have had a very difficult time taking care of herself in a rural village. With her husband gone, she would have had to rely upon her son to provide for her as she aged. But now that he was gone, her heart would have not only felt the pain of his loss, but also fear for her future. What would become of her? Who would provide food for her year after year? Would she be reduced to begging and poverty?It is in the context of this very real sorrow and fear that Jesus enters her life. We do not know if she knew anything about Jesus. It appears she was not one of His followers and might not have even heard about Jesus since He had not been ministering publicly for very long. Jesus' encounter with her and her dead son appears to be unplanned and unexpected. What is it that moves Jesus to raise this man from the dead? It does not appear to be a response to anyone's faith within the village. It is not even done at anyone's request. Instead, it appears to be done purely out of Jesus' compassion for this mother. At least that's how it seems at first read. And though Jesus clearly acted out of compassion for her, if we consider the entire context, there might also be a secondary motive.Jesus, his disciples and a large crowd were all walking together through this village. Since Jesus' miracles were normally performed in response to people's faith, it is most likely that faith was a contributing factor to this miracle. The faith that called forth this miracle, however, could only have come from the crowds of people who were walking with Jesus from Capernaum. The day prior, these same crowds witnessed Jesus heal the servant of a centurion. They clearly believed in Jesus. As they walked with Him and encountered this funeral procession, it was not only Jesus' heart that was moved with compassion, it was also the hearts of His followers. Therefore, as Jesus' followers witnessed this mother's sorrow and then witnessed Jesus' own human sorrow and compassion for her, they would have had hope that He would do something. Their hope would have been supernatural in origin, which means that it was also united with faith. By faith, they knew Jesus would act. Thus, in a very real way, the compassion, hope and faith of the people traveling with Jesus would have called forth His almighty power to heal, and Jesus responded.There are many ways to act as mediators of God's grace. One way to do so is by growing in compassion for others and hope in God. When we witness the sufferings of others, allow ourselves to feel compassion for them, manifest hope in the power of God to heal, and then stand there, in faith, waiting for God to act, God will be compelled to act. Our holy compassion, hope and faith act as a prayer to which God always responds. The crowds accompanying Jesus through the Village of Nain appear to have acted in this manner and, inspired by their witness, we, too, must act as intercessors for others in the same way. Reflect, today, upon anyone in your life who resembles this widow of Nain. Who is it that God wants you to notice and to feel compassion for? As your empathetic heart notices those who need your compassion, open yourself, also, to the supernatural gift of hope. Have divine hope that God will heal them. As you do, allow that hope to manifest faith in God and offer that compassion, hope and faith to God as your prayer for those who are in need. Most compassionate Lord, You are always attentive to our needs and our sorrows. Your Heart is filled with compassion for all. Please give me a truly empathetic heart so that I will see those in need. As I do, fill me with hope and faith that You will pour forth Your mercy upon them so that I will become an intercessor for all. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: Detail of the fourth stained glass window in the south aisle (counting from west to east, not counting the mortuary chapel), depicting the raising of the son of the widow of Nain, By Andreas F. Borchert, via Wikimedia Commons