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Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit JoeyRosenfeld.com

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dallas Moore, the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter widely known as “The Hardest Working Man in Honky Tonk.” With over 25 years on the road, 17 albums, and more than 300 shows a year, Moore has earned his reputation as a true modern-day outlaw carrying the torch for real country music. Dallas has toured with many of the original architects of Outlaw Country and Southern Rock, bridging the gap between the founding fathers of the genre and a new generation of Honky Tonk heroes. His latest album, No God in Juarez, is a powerful, cinematic record over 20 years in the making, built entirely around the songs and life story of outlaw songwriter Billie Gant. We'll dive into:

Exodus 7-12

Some people are either role models for excellence or excellent warnings about what not to do. Know God, know integrity. No God, no integrity. What is inside of us manifests outwardly. Listen and learn. #lifelessons

Exodus 7-12

Welcome everyone, my name is Olin Giles and I am your host for this 10-week study on Nabeel Qureshi's book, "No God but One": A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam & Christianity. Website: https://RadicalTruth.net Donate: https://RadicalTruth.net/Donate ** ALL Donations are Tax-Deductible **

Welcome everyone, my name is Olin Giles and I am your host for this 10-week study on Nabeel Qureshi's book, "No God but One": A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam & Christianity. Website: https://RadicalTruth.net Donate: https://RadicalTruth.net/Donate ** ALL Donations are Tax-Deductible **

Send us Fan Mail“Know God. Know peace.“No God. No peace.”

Happy Eurovision week!!!! Go Delta!This episode we debrief on Eurovision 2026.We reveal more Wormz from Wormgirlz and hear deeper layers in Lucy Dacus' Planting Tomatoes from last episode.This week, introducing two new and different sounds.Chris: Florence Road with Hanging Out To Dry - listen hereCassie: Show Me The Body with No God - listen hereLike what you hear? Leave us a review, it helps us reach more listeners and find some fresh blood.Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dug-by-us/id1490210326Want to crack a chat and see what we're up to on the gram? Follow us: www.instagram.com/dugbyusWatch and subscribe to Dug By Us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfzGsaFFPRW7jOhs-NA_1Uqh-EpNkA9zQDug By Us is an independent podcast, hosted by Chris Holland and Cassie Walker, produced by Cassie Walker. Dug By Us is made on stolen land. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the stadium it is quiet as we wait for a spaceship and prepare to face scrutiny. Glory Hallelujah, there is no God, so what, blame it on God.

For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done. How great are your works, Lord, how profound your thoughts! Senseless people do not know, fools do not understand… (Psalm 92:4-6). These verses make me wonder if we aren't all a little senseless and maybe more than a little foolish. I'm thinking about Christians. Often, when we read such verses, we rarely wonder if we are in this category. After all, who wants to think of themselves as senseless and foolish? But let's take a moment to consider if we ought not to start with ourselves. As mentioned last Friday, this is a Sabbath Psalm. Our reflections on rest must include the creation story with which the Bible begins. In the pause between the two accounts of God creating the cosmos, we find the Creator resting. Was he tired? Was he exhausted from his creating out of nothing? Did he need a little nap? No God followers have seriously considered an affirmative answer to these questions. The consensus is that God took time to delight in his creative work. With the Heidelberg Catechism, we confess that God "out of nothing created heaven and earth and everything in them, and still upholds and rules them by his eternal counsel and providence" (A 26). However, this upholding and ruling does not require the kind of grinding work and attention many of us are accustomed to in today's economy. God could rest and enjoy; creation did not fall apart. Caring for his creation does not overtax him. He has more than enough energy and lots to spare. Therefore, with the Catechism we also believe that this Creator "is my God and Father because of Christ his Son. I trust him that he will provide whatever I need for body and soul… He is able to do this because he is almighty God; he desires to do this because he is a faithful Father." These are some of the deeds that make his people glad. They cause us to sing for joy. When we pay attention, we discover how profound God is. But here is the rub, many of us are too foolish and too senseless to pay attention. We miss Sabbath because our noses are always pressed against the grindstone. We have not paid attention to who our God is. He is not just creator, but also provider. In Christ, he is our father. Moreover, he sends the rain and the sun on all people. God invites us to be like him: to rest, to delight, to step away from the grindstone of work in a sin filled world. Enjoy him. Sing to him. If you cannot do it on Sundays, find other times. Trust him. He loves you and cares for you. Let's leave behind our senseless and foolish ways. As you journey on, receive Jesus' invitation into this rest: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:28-29).

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Heroic Day: Nurse Astrid's Courage at Oslo Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-07-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en travel vårdag på Oslo Hospital.En: It was a busy spring day at Oslo Hospital.No: Solen kastet sitt milde lys gjennom sykehusvinduene, og trærne utenfor begynte å blomstre.En: The sun cast its gentle light through the hospital windows, and the trees outside began to blossom.No: Inne på sykehuset hersket kaos.En: Inside the hospital, chaos reigned.No: En influensabølge hadde truffet personalet hardt.En: A flu wave had hit the staff hard.No: Mange sykepleiere var hjemme med feber og forkjølelse.En: Many nurses were home with fever and colds.No: Astrid, en dedikert og omsorgsfull sykepleier, bestemte seg for å jobbe en ekstra vakt.En: Astrid, a dedicated and caring nurse, decided to work an extra shift.No: Astrid elsket jobben sin.En: Astrid loved her job.No: Hun var alltid opptatt av å gjøre sitt beste for pasientene sine.En: She was always focused on doing her best for her patients.No: I dag var intet unntak.En: Today was no exception.No: Hun gikk raskt gjennom korridorene, som var fulle av mennesker.En: She quickly walked through the corridors, which were full of people.No: Lars, en eldre mann hun hadde passet på i flere uker, smilte svakt da hun gikk forbi rommet hans.En: Lars, an elderly man she had been caring for over several weeks, smiled faintly as she passed his room.No: "God morgen, Astrid," sa han med en hes stemme.En: "Good morning, Astrid," he said with a hoarse voice.No: Hun vinket tilbake.En: She waved back.No: "God morgen, Lars.En: "Good morning, Lars.No: Jeg kommer snart tilbake til deg!En: I'll be back to you soon!"No: "Korridorene var fulle av travle leger og støyende maskiner.En: The corridors were full of busy doctors and noisy machines.No: Astrid følte presset, men var fast bestemt på å bidra så godt hun kunne.En: Astrid felt the pressure, but she was determined to contribute as best she could.No: Hun kjente alle sammen.En: She knew everyone.No: Noen dager føltes det som hun var med i en stor familie.En: Some days it felt like she was part of a big family.No: Ingrid, en erfaren overlege, kom bort til Astrid.En: Ingrid, an experienced senior doctor, came over to Astrid.No: "Astrid, avdelingen er virkelig belastet i dag.En: "Astrid, the department is really overloaded today.No: Jeg vet du har jobbet mye, men vi trenger virkelig din hjelp nå.En: I know you've worked a lot, but we really need your help now."No: " Astrid nikket uten å nøle.En: Astrid nodded without hesitation.No: "Selvfølgelig, Ingrid," svarte hun med et smil.En: "Of course, Ingrid," she answered with a smile.No: Hun satte pasientene først.En: She put the patients first.No: Hun visste at dette var viktig.En: She knew this was important.No: Midtveis i skiftet hennes begynte en alarm å pipe.En: Midway through her shift, an alarm started beeping.No: Det var Lars sin rom.En: It was Lars's room.No: Han hadde plutselig fått pustebesvær.En: He had suddenly developed breathing difficulties.No: Astrid skyndte seg dit, hjertet hamret i brystet.En: Astrid rushed there, her heart pounding in her chest.No: Lars pustet tungt og hadde vanskeligheter med å trekke nok luft.En: Lars was breathing heavily and struggling to get enough air.No: Astrid visste at hun måtte handle raskt.En: Astrid knew she had to act quickly.No: Hun utførte prosedyrer hun hadde gjort mange ganger, men i dag var annerledes.En: She performed procedures she had done many times, but today was different.No: Situasjonen var akutt.En: The situation was acute.No: Hun måtte ta raske beslutninger.En: She had to make quick decisions.No: Astrid brukte all sin kunnskap og erfaring.En: Astrid used all her knowledge and experience.No: Hun var rolig på utsiden, men hennes indre var en storm av følelser.En: She was calm on the outside, but her insides were a storm of emotions.No: Til slutt stabiliserte hun Larse s pust.En: Finally, she stabilized Lars's breathing.No: Ingrid kom inn akkurat i tide for å se hvordan Astrid hadde håndtert situasjonen.En: Ingrid came in just in time to see how Astrid had handled the situation.No: "Du gjorde en god jobb, Astrid," sa Ingrid, og klappet henne på skulderen.En: "You did a good job, Astrid," said Ingrid, patting her on the shoulder.No: Astrid smilte svakt, følte både lettelse og slitenhet.En: Astrid smiled faintly, feeling both relief and exhaustion.No: Hun visste at hun hadde gjort en forskjell i Lars sitt liv den dagen.En: She knew she had made a difference in Lars's life that day.No: Da vakten hennes endelig var over, gikk Astrid ut fra sykehuset og inn i den kjølige vårluften.En: When her shift was finally over, Astrid walked out of the hospital and into the cool spring air.No: Trettheten strammet i hver muskel, men hjertet hennes var lett.En: Fatigue tightened in every muscle, but her heart was light.No: Hun hadde lært å stole på seg selv og skjønte at tiden også var inne for å ta vare på seg selv.En: She had learned to trust herself and realized that it was also time to take care of herself.No: Astrid lukket øynene et øyeblikk, trakk dypt inn den friske lufta og åpnet dem igjen for å se de nye knoppene på trærne.En: Astrid closed her eyes for a moment, took a deep breath of the fresh air, and opened them again to see the new buds on the trees.No: Hun smilte, tenkte på dagen som hadde vært, og visste at hun kunne møte hva som helst.En: She smiled, thought about the day that had been, and knew she could face anything. Vocabulary Words:busy: travelgentle: mildechaos: kaosreigned: hersketflu wave: influensabølgededicated: dedikertcaring: omsorgsfullshift: vaktcorridors: korridoreneelderly: eldrehoarse: hesnoisy: støyendepressure: pressetdetermined: fast bestemtcontribute: bidraoverloaded: belastethesitation: nølealarm: alarmbeeping: pipebreathing difficulties: pustebesværpounding: hamretprocedures: prosedyreracute: akuttstabilized: stabilisertehandled: håndtertrelief: lettelseexhaustion: slitenhetfatigue: tretthetentrust: stolebuds: knoppene

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Spring of Renewal: Heroes Unite in a Field Hospital Crisis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-04-30-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Den store hallen var nå et feltlasarett.En: The large hall was now a field hospital.No: Veggene var dekorert med fargerike blomster fra våren utenfor.En: The walls were decorated with colorful flowers from the spring outside.No: Allergiske kløe hadde ingen sjanse her; det var travle dager for Eirik og Astrid.En: Allergic itching had no chance here; these were busy days for Eirik and Astrid.No: Pasientene var mange, og utstyret strakte seg ikke langt nok.En: The patients were many, and the equipment didn't stretch far enough.No: Klok av erfaring, visste Eirik at situasjonen krevde umiddelbar handling.En: Wise from experience, Eirik knew the situation required immediate action.No: «Vi må handle nå,» sa Eirik bestemt.En: "We must act now," Eirik said firmly.No: «Mange flere vil trenge vår hjelp snart.»En: "Many more will need our help soon."No: Astrid nikket.En: Astrid nodded.No: Hun forsto alvorligheten og betydningen av innsatsen deres, ikke bare for pasientene, men for hele lokalsamfunnet.En: She understood the seriousness and the significance of their efforts, not just for the patients, but for the entire local community.No: De to satte seg i bilen og kjørte til byen.En: The two got in the car and drove to the city.No: Vårsolen strålte ned på veien og gjorde alles humør litt lysere.En: The spring sun beamed down on the road, making everyone's mood a bit brighter.No: Byen var livlig denne tidlige våren, men Apotekene hadde merkbart færre varer på hyllene.En: The city was lively this early spring, but the pharmacies noticeably had fewer goods on the shelves.No: Eirik betraktet hyllene med en bekymret rynke i pannen.En: Eirik observed the shelves with a concerned furrow in his brow.No: «Det er lite her vi kan bruke,» sa han mens han skumleste en kort liste over det mest nødvendige de trengte.En: "There's little here we can use," he said as he skimmed a short list of the essentials they needed.No: «Vi må prioritere riktig.»En: "We must prioritize correctly."No: «Kanskje vi kan bytte med andre sykehus,» foreslo Astrid.En: "Maybe we can trade with other hospitals," suggested Astrid.No: «De kan ha overskudd av det vi trenger og motsatt.»En: "They might have a surplus of what we need and vice versa."No: Hennes pragmatiske syn hadde tidligere løst flere problemer og ga håp i situasjoner som denne.En: Her pragmatic view had previously solved several problems and gave hope in situations like this.No: Eirik nikket ettertenksomt.En: Eirik nodded thoughtfully.No: «God idé, Astrid. Men først må vi sørge for å skaffe det viktigste her.»En: "Good idea, Astrid. But first, we must ensure we get the most important things here."No: De gikk til en leverandør de visste kunne hjelpe.En: They went to a supplier they knew could help.No: Eirik forklarte nøden deres, enkel og rett frem, med Astrids argumenter som bakteppe.En: Eirik explained their plight, simple and straightforward, with Astrid's arguments as a backdrop.No: Leverandøren, en forståelsesfull eldre mann, tilbød dem en rimelig pris.En: The supplier, an understanding elderly man, offered them a reasonable price.No: «Ingen skal lide selv om det er lite ressurser,» sa han med et varmt smil.En: "No one should suffer even if resources are scarce," he said with a warm smile.No: Samtidig tok Astrid telefonen og ringte til et sykehus i nærheten.En: Meanwhile, Astrid took the phone and called a nearby hospital.No: «Vi trenger bandasjer, og vi har splinter og hygieneprodukter å tilby,» sa hun.En: "We need bandages, and we have splints and hygiene products to offer," she said.No: Etter litt diskusjon ble de enige om en gunstig byttehandel.En: After a bit of discussion, they agreed on a favorable exchange.No: Da de returnerte til feltlasarettet, hadde de sekker fulle av esker og poser med forsyninger.En: When they returned to the field hospital, they had bags full of boxes and bags of supplies.No: Omgitt av de blomstrende trærne, der duften suste som løfter om ny vekst, var optimisme deres sanne våpensverd.En: Surrounded by the blooming trees, where the scent buzzed with promises of new growth, their optimism was their true weapon.No: Begge følte seg fornyet og mer målrettede enn noensinne.En: Both felt renewed and more focused than ever.No: Sammen hadde de overvunnet utfordringen.En: Together, they had overcome the challenge.No: Eirik smilte til Astrid.En: Eirik smiled at Astrid.No: «Samarbeid fungerer. Du hadde rett,» sa han og satte pris på hennes evne til å tenke nytt.En: "Cooperation works. You were right," he said, appreciating her ability to think innovatively.No: Astrid følte seg stolt over deres prestasjon; hun visste nå hvilken forskjell hun kunne gjøre.En: Astrid felt proud of their achievement; she now knew the difference she could make.No: Sammen hadde de styrket både fellesskapet og deres egen pliktfølelse, i en vår av fornyelse og håp.En: Together, they had strengthened both the community and their own sense of duty, in a spring of renewal and hope. Vocabulary Words:hall: hallenfield hospital: feltlasarettitching: kløewise: kloksignificance: betydningencommunity: lokalsamfunnetbeamed: strålteconcerned: bekymretfurrow: rynkeskimmed: skumlesteprioritize: prioriteretrade: byttepragmatic: pragmatiskesurplus: overskuddthoughtfully: ettertenksomtplight: nødenbackdrop: bakteppescarce: litesupplies: forsyningerblooming: blomstrendepromises: løfterrenewed: fornyetfocused: målrettedeovercome: overvunnetcooperation: samarbeidachievement: prestasjondifference: forskjellduty: pliktfølelserenewal: fornyelsehope: håp

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Adventure: Sindre's Journey to a Vibrant Life Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-04-02-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: I Oslo, i en moderne kontorbygning med skinnende glass og metall, satt Sindre.En: In Oslo, in a modern office building with shiny glass and metal, sat Sindre.No: Han var en pålitelig mellomleder.En: He was a reliable mid-level manager.No: Han hadde et komfortabelt liv, men dypt inne i ham var en lengsel etter noe mer.En: He had a comfortable life, but deep inside him was a longing for something more.No: Han stirret ut av vinduet mot de travle gatene.En: He stared out the window at the busy streets.No: Våren hadde kommet, men for Sindre føltes det som om alt sto stille.En: Spring had arrived, but for Sindre it felt as if everything was standing still.No: «Vi må til Bergen,» sa kollegaen Astrid en dag.En: "We have to go to Bergen," said his colleague Astrid one day.No: Hun og Sindre planla en forretningsreise med Kjell, deres leder.En: She and Sindre were planning a business trip with Kjell, their boss.No: Men Sindre drømte om mer enn bare møter og presentasjoner.En: But Sindre was dreaming of more than just meetings and presentations.No: Han ønsket eventyr, en smak av liv utenfor det kjente.En: He wanted adventure, a taste of life beyond the familiar.No: Etter en rask flytur ankom de Bergen.En: After a quick flight, they arrived in Bergen.No: Byen var levende med blomstrende påskeliljer og klare farger.En: The city was alive with blooming daffodils and bright colors.No: Bryggens trehus sto skuldre ved skuldre som gamle venner, og ga byen en egen sjarm.En: The wooden houses of Bryggen stood shoulder to shoulder like old friends, giving the city its unique charm.No: Sindre, som vanligvis var fokusert på arbeid, fanget seg selv i å se på de brosteinsbelagte gatene med en ny glød.En: Sindre, who usually focused on work, found himself looking at the cobblestone streets with a new glow.No: Møtene gikk raskt.En: The meetings went by quickly.No: Kjell, alltid effektiv, holdt teamet i gang.En: Kjell, always efficient, kept the team going.No: Men så, midt på dagen, oppsto en pause i planene.En: But then, in the middle of the day, there was a break in the plans.No: Kjell fikk besøk av en gammel venn, og Sindre ble igjen med uventet fritid.En: Kjell was visited by an old friend, leaving Sindre with unexpected free time.No: «Jeg går en tur,» sa Sindre uten å vente på godkjenning.En: "I'm going for a walk," said Sindre without waiting for approval.No: Han gikk ut i gatene, lukket øynene og pustet inn den friske luften.En: He walked out into the streets, closed his eyes, and breathed in the fresh air.No: Vinden førte ham til en liten påskemarked ved en steinbro.En: The wind led him to a small Easter market by a stone bridge.No: Køer av boder tilbød alt fra påskepynt til håndlagde såper.En: Rows of stalls offered everything from Easter decorations to handmade soaps.No: Her, blandt lokalbefolkningen, møtte han en kunsthåndverker.En: Here, among the locals, he met an artisan.No: «God påske!» sa håndverkeren med et vennlig smil og tilbød Sindre en håndmalt påskeegg.En: "Happy Easter!" said the artisan with a friendly smile and offered Sindre a hand-painted Easter egg.No: De snakket om kunsten og tradisjonene.En: They talked about art and traditions.No: «Det handler om å skape noe nytt», sa håndverkeren, «å bringe farger til noens liv».En: "It's about creating something new," said the artisan, "bringing color to someone's life."No: Ordene grep Sindre.En: The words touched Sindre.No: Han innså at han kunne legge mer farge til sitt eget liv.En: He realized that he could add more color to his own life.No: En enkel samtale gav ham inspirasjon.En: A simple conversation gave him inspiration.No: Tilbake på hotellet følte Sindre seg annerledes.En: Back at the hotel, Sindre felt different.No: Natten i Bergen var stille, men hjertet hans var fylt med nye ideer.En: The night in Bergen was quiet, but his heart was filled with new ideas.No: Han visste at han kunne bringe litt av denne friskheten hjem.En: He knew he could bring some of this freshness home.No: Da de returnerte til Oslo, bar Sindre mer enn bare bagasje med seg.En: When they returned to Oslo, Sindre carried more than just luggage with him.No: Han hadde en ny innsikt.En: He had a new insight.No: Han innså at det var mulig å skape eventyr i hverdagene.En: He realized that it was possible to create adventure in everyday life.No: Han var klar til å ta små skritt for å gjøre livet mer levende, både personlig og på jobb.En: He was ready to take small steps to make life more vibrant, both personally and at work.No: Arbeidet hans på kontoret ble mer kreativt.En: His work at the office became more creative.No: Han introduserte nye prosjekter og engasjerte sine kolleger i spennende måter.En: He introduced new projects and engaged his colleagues in exciting ways.No: Sindre smilte oftere, hver morgen fylt med muligheter.En: Sindre smiled more often, each morning filled with possibilities.No: Gjennom en enkel omvei til Bergen fant Sindre mer enn han noen gang hadde forventet.En: Through a simple detour to Bergen, Sindre found more than he ever expected.No: Eventyr var ikke alltid store eller langt vekk; noen ganger lå de rett rundt hjørnet, i en prat på et marked eller under påskens fargerike himmel.En: Adventure wasn't always big or far away; sometimes it lay just around the corner, in a conversation at a market or under the colorful Easter sky. Vocabulary Words:reliable: påliteliglonging: lengselmid-level: mellomlederfamiliar: kjenteadventure: eventyrblooming: blomstrendecobblestone: brosteinsbelagteglow: glødefficient: effektivunexpected: uventetartisan: håndverkerhandmade: håndlagdeinspiration: inspirasjoninsight: innsiktvibrant: levendecreative: kreativtintroduce: introduserteengage: engasjertepossibilities: muligheterdetour: omveimarket: markedtraditions: tradisjonenecharm: sjarmeaster: påskefriendly: vennligconversation: samtaleapproval: godkjenningsometimes: noen gangershiny: skinnendebridge: steinbro

Our next episode drops on April 7th! In our off weeks, we air episodes of The Gaily Show. It's the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the US. John conducts a lot of author interviews on there!In this episode, Skylar Lyralen Kaye (of the hit web series Assigned Female at Birth) joins us to discuss their new memoir: Bachelorx. THEN: For Bobuq Sayed's debut novel No God But Us, Publishers Weekly named Bobuq one of PW's Spring 2026 Writers to Watch. They join us to talk all about No God But Us. Connect with Skylar and order Bachelorx here: https://lyralenkaye.com/writing/downloadable-books/Watch all of Skylar's web series here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnotherCountryTVConnect with Bobuq here: https://bobuqsayed.com/homePre-order No God But Us: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780063419469Watch on YouTubeWe're in video too! You can watch this episode at youtube.com/@thegailyshowCreditsHost/Founder: John Parker (learn more about my name change)Executive Producer: Jim PoundsProduction and Distribution Support: Brett Johnson, AM950Marketing/Advertising Support: Chad Larson, Laura Hedlund, Jennifer Ogren, AM950Accounting and Creative Support: Gordy EricksonSupport the show

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They say the atheist's holiday is April 1. But did you know the atheists also have a psalm? 

Isaiah speaks for the only true and living God when he writes, “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god.” This is strikingly familiar to what Jesus tells us about Himself in Revelation chapter 1. The prophet wants us to know that there is “No God but God.”

Isaiah speaks for the only true and living God when he writes, “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god.” This is strikingly familiar to what Jesus tells us about Himself in Revelation chapter 1. The prophet wants us to know that there is “No God but God.”

Borrowing the title, "There Is No God and He Is Always with You" from Zen teacher Brad Warner, Mikey Noechel gives a talk on the concept of God and how it relates to Buddhist practice, specifically the heart practices: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Gratitude, and Equanimity.This talk was recorded at the Radical Kindness New Years Retreat 12/28/25 - 1/2/26 in Bay St. Louis, MS. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

In this powerful and timely episode, we examine the growing tensions between Islamic worldviews and the foundational values of the West—individual liberty, personal responsibility, and Judeo-Christian moral order. With a record 42 Muslim Americans elected to public office in the 2025 off-year elections—including historic wins like Zohran Mamdani as New York City's first Muslim mayor and Ghazala Hashmi as Virginia's first Muslim lieutenant governor - we're in a new moment for America. Rising mosque numbers (48 opened in Texas alone in the last 24 months) and escalating Christian persecution in Muslim-majority countries like Nigeria (7,000 Christians killed in the first 220 days of 2025) raise urgent questions about integration, influence, authority, and the future of our constitutional republic.We explore Islam's history as a political-military conquest movement (from the 7th-century expansions to modern regimes in Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and beyond), doctrinal clashes (Sharia vs. the Constitution), unholy alliances (progressivism and Islam rejecting Christianity), and why forced collectivism—whether socialist or theocratic—undermines Western freedom.Yet this is not a message of fear or judgement—it's an invitation to hope. Drawing from former Muslims like Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Nabeel Qureshi, we contrast Islam's works-based path with the beauty of the Gospel: grace, self-sacrificial love at the cross, and resurrection power that defeats sin, guilt, and death while upholding human dignity. Jesus offers the most fulfilling answers to life's deepest questions.Join us for a respectful, direct, and biblically grounded conversation that calls Christians to discernment, truth-speaking in love, and unwavering hope in Christ.Apologists/Authors mentioned in the show: Nabeel Qureshi    •    Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity (2014)     •    No God but One: Allah or Jesus? (2016)     •    Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward (2016) Abdu Murray    •    More Than a White Man's Religion: Why the Gospel Has Never Been Merely White, Male-Centered, or Just Another Religion (2022)     •    Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World (2018)     •    Grand Central Question: Answering the Critical Concerns of the Major Worldviews (2014) Ayaan Hirsi AliInfidel: My Life (2006 Dutch / 2007 English edition)Nomad: From Islam to America (2010)Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now (2015)Prey: Immigration, Islam, and the Erosion of Women's Rights (2021)

The psalm assures us that God is present, God is watching, and God remains the final authority. From Babel to Nabal, Scripture consistently shows that lives built without reference to God eventually collapse from within. But lives ordered around God endure, because they are aligned with truth, wisdom, and purpose. The question Psalm 14 leaves us with is not whether God exists, but whether He rules our lives. Are we merely acknowledging God, or are we truly seeking Him? Wisdom begins with reverence, and faith begins with surrender. And a life fully entrusted to God will always stand in contrast to the folly of living as if there is no God.  

Here's what I have come to believe. God has blessings planned for your future that you don't even know about yet. God is actively initiating blessings. His blessings are not an afterthought. They are not the results of leftovers from someone else's blessings. No God has designed plans to bless your life. Main Points:1. Have you ever experienced a blessing from God that you weren't expecting? I'm sure you have. Maybe you thought, “Wow! I didn't see that coming.2. As you navigate these challenges of life, it's here that you see the goodness and mercy of God. In sickness, he provides strength, peace, healing, and recovery. In the family, he provides forgiveness, restoration, peace, and guidance. In financial struggles, he makes a way where we couldn't see a way.3. Psalm 23 calls for faith and a belief in the goodness of God. Will we trust Him? Let's choose to believe that his goodness and mercy are following us every day. Today's Scripture Verses:Psalm 23:6 - “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Stories: A Christmas Connection on the Amalfikysten Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en klar vintermorgen på Amalfikysten, og den lille byen var pyntet til jul.En: It was a clear winter morning on the Amalfikysten, and the little town was adorned for Christmas.No: Små markedsboder prydet de trange gatene, fylt med håndlagde skatter og julens delikate dufter.En: Small market stalls decorated the narrow streets, filled with handmade treasures and the delicate scents of the holiday season.No: Havet glitret i det fjerne, mens solen kastet sitt milde lys over landskapet.En: The sea glistened in the distance as the sun cast its gentle light over the landscape.No: Denne vakre scenen var i sterk kontrast til hvordan Lars følte seg inne i seg selv.En: This beautiful scene was in stark contrast to how Lars felt inside.No: Lars, en norsk journalist, hadde reist hit for å finne inspirasjon.En: Lars, a Norwegian journalist, had traveled here to find inspiration.No: Han hadde drømt om å skrive en historie som kunne fange essensen av menneskelig varme i høytiden.En: He had dreamed of writing a story that could capture the essence of human warmth during the holidays.No: Men hittil hadde han møtt en travel turistmengde, og smilet hans føltes mer og mer anstrengt.En: But so far, he had encountered a busy crowd of tourists, and his smile felt more and more strained.No: På den andre siden av markedet stod Solveig bak en bod fylt med hennes håndlagde varer.En: On the other side of the market stood Solveig behind a stall filled with her handmade goods.No: Hun var lokal kunsthåndverker og håpet å tiltrekke seg kunder til sine vakre håndverk.En: She was a local artisan hoping to attract customers to her beautiful crafts.No: Men mange bare gikk forbi uten å legge merke til hennes arbeid.En: But many just walked by without noticing her work.No: Solveig begynte å kjenne på presset av usolgte varer og de truende økonomiske utfordringene det kunne medføre for hennes familie.En: Solveig began to feel the pressure of unsold goods and the looming economic challenges this could pose for her family.No: Det var da Lars la merke til henne.En: That was when Lars noticed her.No: Han ble dratt mot boden hennes av de intrikate mønstrene og de vakre fargene.En: He was drawn to her stall by the intricate patterns and the beautiful colors.No: Uten å tenke seg om, nærmet han seg Solveig.En: Without thinking, he approached Solveig.No: "God jul," sa han med et smil.En: "Merry Christmas," he said with a smile.No: "Det ser ut som du har laget noe virkelig spesielt her.En: "It looks like you've made something really special here."No: "Solveig så opp, noe overrasket over gesten, men bestemte seg for å gi denne fremmede en sjanse.En: Solveig looked up, somewhat surprised by the gesture, but decided to give this stranger a chance.No: "Takk," svarte hun.En: "Thank you," she replied.No: "Hver gjenstand har en historie.En: "Each item has a story."No: "Lars var fascinert.En: Lars was fascinated.No: "Kan du fortelle meg om dem?En: "Can you tell me about them?"No: " spurte han oppriktig.En: he asked sincerely.No: Solveig trakk pusten dypt og begynte å dele historiene bak verktøyene og tradisjonene som hadde gått i arv gjennom generasjonene i hennes familie.En: Solveig took a deep breath and began to share the stories behind the tools and traditions that had been passed down through generations in her family.No: Hun fortalte om hennes bestefar som lærte henne kunsten, om de lange nettene de brukte sammen i å skape noe vakkert.En: She spoke of her grandfather who taught her the art, about the long nights they spent together creating something beautiful.No: Lars lyttet nøye, og han følte seg rørt av hennes dedikasjon og historie.En: Lars listened intently, feeling moved by her dedication and story.No: De samtalte lenge, og Lars følte at han endelig hadde funnet den historien han lette etter.En: They talked for a long time, and Lars felt he had finally found the story he was searching for.No: Solveig på sin side oppdaget at hennes arbeid kunne berøre mennesker, ikke bare gjennom salg, men gjennom de historier det bar med seg.En: Solveig, on her part, discovered that her work could touch people, not just through sales, but through the stories it carried.No: Da Lars vendte tilbake til hotellet, skrev han en dyptgripende artikkel om Solveigs liv, arbeidet hennes og den rike arven bak det hele.En: When Lars returned to the hotel, he wrote a profound article about Solveig's life, her work, and the rich heritage behind it all.No: Artikkelen gjorde inntrykk på folk, og snart fikk Solveigs bod mer oppmerksomhet.En: The article made an impression on people, and soon Solveig's stall received more attention.No: Flere turister kom for å oppleve håndverket og høre om historiene hennes.En: More tourists came to experience her craft and hear her stories.No: Før de skiltes, byttet Lars og Solveig kontaktinformasjon, begge takknemlige for det nye vennskapet som hadde oppstått under de festlige lysene langs Amalfikysten.En: Before they parted, Lars and Solveig exchanged contact information, both grateful for the new friendship that had blossomed under the festive lights along the Amalfikysten.No: Lars dro tilbake til Norge med inspirasjon og en fornyet tro på koblingene mellom mennesker.En: Lars returned to Norge with inspiration and a renewed belief in the connections between people.No: Og Solveig, hun opplevde en ny bølge av selvtillit, klar over at hennes historier kunne lyse like sterkt som julestjernene over Amalfikysten.En: And Solveig, she experienced a new wave of confidence, aware that her stories could shine as brightly as the Christmas stars over the Amalfikysten. Vocabulary Words:adorned: pyntetstalls: markedsboderdelicate: delikateglistened: glitretcast: kastetgentle: mildestark: sterkessence: essensenstrained: anstrengtartisan: kunsthåndverkerlooming: truendeintricate: intrikategesture: gestenchance: sjansesincerely: oppriktigdedication: dedikasjonprofound: dyptgripendeimpression: inntrykkblossomed: oppståttrenewed: fornyetconfidence: selvtillittreasures: skattercontrast: kontrasttraditions: tradisjoneneheritage: arvexperience: oppleveintently: nøyefascinated: fascinertencountered: møttconnections: koblingene

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❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 14: www.ESV.org/Psalm14 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

J. Warner Wallace examines the creation of artificial life in the laboratory. Would the creation of such life demonstrate that naturalism is true? Do artificial life experiments prove atheism or theism? For more information, refer to J. Warner's book, God's Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding the Perfect Gift: A Heartfelt Christmas Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-05-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kald vinterdag i Oslo.En: It was a cold winter day in Oslo.No: Snøen la seg som et mykt teppe over byen, og julesangene spilte fra butikkene.En: The snow lay like a soft blanket over the city, and Christmas songs played from the stores.No: Oslo Tech Emporium, med sine glitrende julelys, var full av mennesker som lette etter perfekte julegaver.En: Oslo Tech Emporium, with its sparkling Christmas lights, was full of people looking for the perfect Christmas gifts.No: Midt i folkemengden var Sindre og Ingrid.En: In the middle of the crowd were Sindre and Ingrid.No: Sindre så seg rundt, litt frustrert.En: Sindre looked around, a bit frustrated.No: "Det er så mye å velge mellom," sa han og sukket.En: "There is so much to choose from," he said and sighed.No: Ingrid, alltid praktisk, smilte og klappet ham vennlig på skulderen.En: Ingrid, always practical, smiled and patted him kindly on the shoulder.No: "Vi finner noe bra.En: "We'll find something good.No: Hva liker søsteren din egentlig?En: What does your sister actually like?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: Sindre tenkte seg om.En: Sindre thought for a moment.No: "Vel, hun elsker teknologi, men også å lære nye ting.En: "Well, she loves technology, but also learning new things.No: Jeg vil finne noe som virkelig betyr noe for henne.En: I want to find something that truly means something to her."No: "De vandret gjennom gangene fylt med blinkende gadgets, roboter, og smartteknologi.En: They wandered through aisles filled with blinking gadgets, robots, and smart technology.No: Men overalt Sindre så, følte han seg overveldet.En: But everywhere Sindre looked, he felt overwhelmed.No: "Hva hvis jeg velger feil?En: "What if I choose the wrong thing?"No: " mumlet han.En: he mumbled.No: Ingrid lo.En: Ingrid laughed.No: "Det er tanken som teller, Sindre.En: "It's the thought that counts, Sindre.No: Men husk, det beste er alltid å tenke på hva hun liker, ikke hva som er mest populært.En: But remember, the best is always to think about what she likes, not what's most popular."No: "Plutselig stoppet Sindre foran en liten, elegant boks.En: Suddenly, Sindre stopped in front of a small, elegant box.No: "Se her, Ingrid!En: "Look here, Ingrid!No: En bærbar høyttaler som også gir leksjoner i språk.En: A portable speaker that also gives language lessons.No: Hun elsker musikk og har alltid ønsket å lære fransk!En: She loves music and has always wanted to learn French!"No: "Men han så prisen og sukket igjen.En: But then he saw the price and sighed again.No: "Den er litt dyr.En: "It's a bit expensive."No: "Ingrid nikket, men så ham i øynene.En: Ingrid nodded, but looked him in the eyes.No: "Noen ganger er det verdt å investere i lykke.En: "Sometimes it's worth investing in happiness.No: Hvis du vet at det vil bety mye for henne, er det vel verdt det?En: If you know it will mean a lot to her, isn't it worth it?"No: "Sindre nølte, men nikket til slutt.En: Sindre hesitated but finally nodded.No: "Du har rett.En: "You're right.No: Dette er perfekt for henne.En: This is perfect for her."No: "Han gikk til kassen, med en følelse av besluttsomhet han ikke hadde kjent før.En: He went to the checkout with a determination he hadn't felt before.No: Da han betalte, ble han fylt med en ny følelse av selvsikkerhet.En: As he paid, he was filled with a new sense of confidence.No: Han visste at søsteren ville elske gaven, men viktigst av alt, den ville vise henne hvor mye han satset på å gjøre henne glad.En: He knew his sister would love the gift, but most importantly, it would show her how much he cared about making her happy.No: Med gaven i hendene takket han Ingrid.En: With the gift in hand, he thanked Ingrid.No: "Takk for at du hjalp meg med å finne noe spesielt.En: "Thank you for helping me find something special."No: "Ingrid gliste.En: Ingrid grinned.No: "Alt for en god venn.En: "Anything for a good friend.No: God jul, Sindre.En: Merry Christmas, Sindre."No: "Og så forlot de butikken sammen, med snøen som falt stille rundt dem, og Sindre visste at han hadde funnet akkurat det riktige for sin søster.En: And so they left the store together, with the snow falling quietly around them, and Sindre knew he had found just the right thing for his sister.No: Han lærte at den beste gaven er en som kommer fra hjertet, og med den innsikten følte han seg litt mer selvsikker enn før.En: He learned that the best gift is one that comes from the heart, and with that insight, he felt a bit more confident than before. Vocabulary Words:blanket: teppecrowd: folkemengdenfrustrated: frustrertpractical: praktiskgadgets: gadgetsoverwhelmed: overveldetmumbled: mumletspeaker: høyttalerlessons: leksjonerportable: bærbarexpensive: dyrinvesting: investerehappiness: lykkedetermination: besluttsomhetconfidence: selvsikkerhetinsight: innsiktelegant: elegantsister: søsterthought: tankenchoose: velgemean: betyrwandered: vandretcheckout: kassensparkling: glitrendelanguage: språkgift: gaveblinking: blinkendesigh: sukkstore: butikkenfelt: følte

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Snow Globe Christmas: Finding Joy in Small Gestures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-04-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen falt stille utenfor, og vinduene i sykehuset var dekket av frost.En: The snow fell quietly outside, and the windows in the sykehus were covered with frost.No: Det var jul, og overalt hang det julelys og glitter.En: It was Christmas, and everywhere there were Christmas lights and glitter hanging.No: På sykehusets ganger gikk sykepleiere og leger, travle, men vennlige.En: In the hospital corridors, nurses and doctors walked, busy but friendly.No: Besøkende kom og gikk, alle med gaver til sine kjære.En: Visitors came and went, all with gifts for their loved ones.No: Lars gikk inn gjennom dørene, kledd i en varm jakke og skjerf.En: Lars entered through the doors, dressed in a warm jacket and scarf.No: Han tenkte på Ingrid, som lå på avdelingen etter en operasjon.En: He thought about Ingrid, who was lying in the ward after an operation.No: Han ville gi henne noe som kunne få henne til å smile.En: He wanted to give her something that could make her smile.No: Lars hadde hørt om sykehusets gaveshop, og han håpet å finne akkurat den rette gaven der.En: Lars had heard about the hospital's gift shop, and he hoped to find just the right gift there.No: Da han kom inn i butikken, ble han møtt av halvfulle hyller.En: When he entered the store, he was greeted by half-full shelves.No: Hyppige julebesøk hadde tømt butikken for mange av de beste gavene.En: Frequent Christmas visitors had emptied the store of many of the best gifts.No: "Hva skal jeg gjøre?En: "What am I going to do?"No: " tenkte Lars.En: Lars thought.No: Gaveshopens eier, en hyggelig eldre dame ved navn Solveig, sa, "Vi har vært veldig travle de siste dagene.En: The gift shop's owner, a kind elderly lady named Solveig, said, "We have been very busy the last few days.No: Jeg skulle ønske jeg hadde mer å tilby.En: I wish I had more to offer."No: "Lars bestemte seg for å se etter noe spesielt.En: Lars decided to look for something special.No: Han plukket opp en liten bok med morsomme historier, et par varme votter, og en fin sjokoladeeske.En: He picked up a small book with funny stories, a pair of warm mittens, and a nice box of chocolates.No: "Disse tingene kan lage en hyggelig gave," tenkte han.En: "These things can make a pleasant gift," he thought.No: Da han skulle gå til kassen, så han et lite hjørne i butikken han nesten hadde oversett.En: When he was about to go to the checkout, he saw a little corner in the store he had almost overlooked.No: Det var der, nederst på hyllen, sto en vakker snøklode.En: It was there, at the bottom of the shelf, stood a beautiful snow globe.No: Lars gjenkjente den med en gang.En: Lars recognized it immediately.No: Ingrid hadde alltid beundret den typen snøkloder med små hus innvendig og sakte snøfall når man ristet på dem.En: Ingrid had always admired that type of snow globe with small houses inside and slow snowfall when you shook them.No: Han smilte bredt og visste at dette var den perfekte gaven.En: He smiled broadly and knew that this was the perfect gift.No: Da han kom til Ingrid, lyste ansiktet hennes opp.En: When he came to Ingrid, her face lit up.No: "God jul, Ingrid," sa han, mens han rakte henne snøkloden.En: "Merry Christmas, Ingrid," he said, as he handed her the snow globe.No: Ingrid tok den forsiktig og ristet den lett, mens små hvite flak snurret rundt inni kloden.En: Ingrid took it gently and shook it lightly, as small white flakes swirled inside the globe.No: "Åh, Lars, denne er perfekt.En: "Oh, Lars, this is perfect.No: Du vet alltid hva som gjør meg glad," sa hun og smilte.En: You always know what makes me happy," she said, smiling.No: Lars følte en varm glede i hjertet sitt.En: Lars felt a warm joy in his heart.No: Han hadde lært noe viktig denne julen – at kjærlighet ikke alltid er de store tingene, men i de små gestene som viser at man bryr seg.En: He had learned something important this Christmas – that love is not always the big things, but in the small gestures that show you care.No: Med Ingrid smilende ved sin side skjønte han at det mest verdifulle ved julen var å dele omtanke og glede med dem man er glad i.En: With Ingrid smiling by his side, he realized that the most valuable part of Christmas was sharing care and joy with those you love.No: Snøen fortsatte å falle mykt utenfor, mens lydene fra sykehuset ble dempet og fredelige.En: The snow continued to fall softly outside, while the sounds from the sykehus became muted and peaceful. Vocabulary Words:frost: frostglitter: glittercorridors: gangerward: avdelingenoperation: operasjonadmirably: beundretfrequent: hyppigeoverlooked: oversettshelves: hyllerelderly: eldremittens: vottercheckout: kassenglobe: klodeswirled: snurretflaky: flakgently: forsiktiggestures: gestervaluable: verdifullemuted: dempetpeaceful: fredeligquietly: stillevisitors: besøkendeempty: tømtestore: butikkengift: gavelights: julelyssmile: smilejoy: gledecare: bryr segsharing: dele

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Secret Santa to Lifelong Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-30-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Kontorets lys glitret som stjerner i det dunkle vintermørket.En: The office lights glittered like stars in the dim winter darkness.No: Det var desember, og overalt hang det julestjerner og glinsende girlandere.En: It was December, and everywhere there were Christmas stars and shiny garlands hanging.No: En stor juletre stod i hjørnet, pyntet med røde kuler og små lys som blinket.En: A large Christmas tree stood in the corner, decorated with red baubles and small blinking lights.No: Hele kontoret var fylt med en festlig stemning, og folk snakket ivrig om den kommende julesammenkomsten.En: The whole office was filled with a festive atmosphere, and people were eagerly talking about the upcoming Christmas gathering.No: I kontoret satt Lars ved pulten og kikket på den lille notatet han hadde.En: In the office, Lars sat at his desk, looking at the little note he had.No: "Secret Santa" stod det.En: "Secret Santa" it read.No: Han hadde fått navnet til en kollega han beundret, men knapt snakket med.En: He had drawn the name of a colleague he admired but barely spoke to.No: Lars kjente hjertet slå litt raskere.En: Lars felt his heart beat a little faster.No: Han ville gjerne velge den perfekte gaven, men han visste ikke hva kollegaen likte.En: He wanted to choose the perfect gift but didn't know what his colleague liked.No: Han fryktet å gi noe kjedelig eller uegnet.En: He feared giving something boring or unsuitable.No: Rett ved siden av stod Ivar.En: Right next to him stood Ivar.No: Han var den slagferdige kollega som ofte gledet seg over å spre godt humør.En: He was the witty colleague who often enjoyed spreading good humor.No: "Hei, Lars," sa Ivar med et smil.En: "Hey, Lars," said Ivar with a smile.No: "Du ser tankefull ut. Kan jeg hjelpe?"En: "You look thoughtful. Can I help?"No: Lars så opp fra pulten.En: Lars looked up from his desk.No: Han nølte et øyeblikk, men så tenkte han at Ivar kunne være akkurat den han trengte.En: He hesitated for a moment but then thought that Ivar could be just what he needed.No: "Ivar, jeg har fått en kollega til Secret Santa.En: "Ivar, I have a colleague for Secret Santa.No: Jeg vil gi noe riktig fint, men jeg er usikker på hva han liker."En: I want to give something really nice, but I'm not sure what he likes."No: Ivar nikket forståelsesfullt.En: Ivar nodded understandingly.No: "Det er alltid litt tricky med Secret Santa.En: "It's always a bit tricky with Secret Santa.No: Men hva med litt detektivarbeid?"En: But how about a little detective work?"No: Lars smilte litt forsiktig.En: Lars smiled a bit cautiously.No: "Hvordan da?"En: "How so?"No: Ivar lente seg tilbake i stolen.En: Ivar leaned back in his chair.No: "Vel, du kan følge ham litt diskret i kantinen, høre hva han snakker om eller se hva han drikker.En: "Well, you can follow him a bit discreetly in the canteen, listen to what he talks about, or see what he drinks.No: Er det noe spesielt han nevner ofte?"En: Is there something special he often mentions?"No: Lars likte forslaget.En: Lars liked the suggestion.No: Sammen la de en plan.En: Together they made a plan.No: De ville observere kollegaen nøye de neste dagene og finne de gode hintene.En: They would observe the colleague carefully over the next few days and find the good hints.No: Dagene passerte, og Lars begynte å merke små detaljer.En: Days passed, and Lars began to notice small details.No: Kollegaen hans snakket ofte om den lokale kaffebaren, om italienske bøker han leste, og hvor mye han likte å gå på ski.En: His colleague often talked about the local coffee shop, about Italian books he was reading, and how much he enjoyed skiing.No: Med denne nye informasjonen, hadde Lars en idé.En: With this new information, Lars had an idea.No: Da kontorets julefest kom, hadde Lars pakket inn en lekker bok om italiensk kultur sammen med et gavekort til kaffebaren.En: When the office Christmas party came, Lars had wrapped a beautiful book about Italian culture along with a gift card to the coffee shop.No: Han håpet at dette ville være rett.En: He hoped this would be right.No: På festen var stemningen på topp.En: At the party, the atmosphere was at its peak.No: Alle utvekslet gaver, og samtalene flommet rundt i lokalet.En: Everyone exchanged gifts, and conversations flowed around the room.No: Lars kjente hjertet banke hardt idet han nærmet seg kollegaen med sin gave.En: Lars felt his heart pounding hard as he approached his colleague with his gift.No: "God jul," sa Lars med et forsiktig smil, og rakte pakken fram.En: "Merry Christmas," said Lars with a cautious smile and handed over the package.No: Kollegaen smilte bredt da han åpnet gaven.En: His colleague beamed as he opened the gift.No: "Dette er perfekt!En: "This is perfect!No: Jeg har alltid hatt lyst på akkurat denne boken.En: I've always wanted exactly this book.No: Og en kopp fra favorittkaféen vil være flott etter en skitur.En: And a cup from my favorite café will be great after a ski trip.No: Tusen takk, Lars."En: Thank you so much, Lars."No: En varm følelse spredte seg i Lars.En: A warm feeling spread through Lars.No: De begynte å snakke om boken, og samtalen fløt lett.En: They started talking about the book, and the conversation flowed easily.No: For første gang følte Lars at han virkelig knyttet bånd med noen på kontoret.En: For the first time, Lars felt he was truly connecting with someone at the office.No: Fra den dagen av innså Lars hvor viktig det var å tørre å ta sjanser.En: From that day on, Lars realized how important it was to dare to take chances.No: Han følte seg mer selvsikker, og julefesten var bare starten på flere gode samtaler og vennskap.En: He felt more confident, and the Christmas party was just the beginning of many good conversations and friendships.No: Den kalde vintervinden suste forbi utenfor, men innendørs varmet de nyvunne vennskapene hjertene.En: The cold winter wind howled outside, but indoors the newly formed friendships warmed the hearts.No: Julen på kontoret hadde vært mer enn en fest; det hadde vært en mulighet for Lars å vokse, og det var den beste gaven av alle.En: Christmas at the office had been more than a party; it had been an opportunity for Lars to grow, and that was the best gift of all. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glitretdim: dunklegarlands: girlanderebaubles: kulerfestive: festligadmired: beundretunsuitable: uegnetwitty: slagferdigediscreetly: diskretcanteen: kantinenobserve: observerewrapped: pakketbeamed: smilte bredtpounding: bankeopportunity: mulighetdetective: detektivarbeidhesitated: nølteunderstandingly: forståelsesfulltcautiously: forsiktigdetective: detektivhint: hintdetails: detaljerlocal: lokaleapproached: nærmet segconversations: samtalerformed: nyvunnedare: tørreconfident: selvsikkereagerly: ivrigshiny: glinsende

And Thou Knowest No God but Me | Vayetze | 5786, by Rav Eli Weber Hoshea 12:13-14:10. On the difficulties in the Jews' relationship with God

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“But the angel of the Lord told Elijah, who was from Tishbe, “Go and confront the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is there no God in Israel? Why are you going to Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, to ask whether the king will recover?”2 Kings 1:3 NLT

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