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The present tends to seem more distressing to us than the past, for the simple reason that we are not obliged to live in the past. Nevertheless the distress of our present age is real and therein lies the temptation to despair. We see senseless wars and war crimes; we see Machiavellian politics and political corruption; we see growing inequality and flagrant injustice; in the words of the psalmist, the arrogant prosper and the wicked have no pain. And so we are tempted to despair. But we do not have to despair.

Dr. Guy Waters is the Professor of New Testament at the Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi and a teaching elder in the Mississippi presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America. Today, he joins us to speak about his book, One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church (Lexham Academic), in which he sets out a full-scale Reformed doctrine of the church. The title echoes the four classical “marks” confessed in the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed. This study is an extended exploration of how Scripture, read through a Reformed lens, fills out each of those creedal descriptors and binds them together into a single, coherent doctrine of the church. Dr. Waters organizes the book in three movements: Biblical Revelation (Part I). Seven chapters trace “the people of God” from creation and Eden through Abraham, Moses, the prophets, Christ and the apostles, showing that God has always had one covenant people that reaches its eschatological maturity in the new-covenant church. Doctrinal Construction (Part II). Waters treats the classic loci of ecclesiology: the church's four attributes (one, holy, catholic, apostolic); its marks (pure preaching, right sacraments, biblical discipline); its government (Christ the king, officers and courts); its worship (word, sacraments, prayer, Lord's Day); its life (gifts and discipline); and its mission (“gathering and perfecting the saints” until Christ returns) . Truth for Life and Mission (Part III). A final chapter applies the doctrine to church-state relations, defending a robust spirituality of the church and principled religious liberty. The conclusion distills the argument into seven theses that function as a theological checksum. Throughout, Waters interlaces biblical exegesis, historical theology and confessional sources (especially the Westminster Standards). The result is both an academic survey and a pastoral manifesto aimed at equipping the church for faithful witness today. The conversation explores the essential identity and mission of the church, the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, and what is distinctly new through Christ's redemptive work. Waters outlines the seven theses of his book, offering clarity on ecclesiology for today's church, particularly in light of confusion over polity, worship, and the church's relation to the state. This episode is an invitation to recover a robust, Reformed understanding of the church's nature and calling, rooted in Scripture and developed in the tradition of historic confessions. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 Mid-America Reformed Seminary CME Conference 01:30 Introduction 03:20 The Story Behind the Book 06:54 The Emphasis of this Book 10:43 The Need for Ecclesiology Today 15:33 The Seven Theses of the Book 18:54 The Continuity of God's People in the Old and New Testaments 22:02 What Is New in the NT through Christ 28:02 The Mission of the Church 33:56 The Relation of Scripture to Polity 38:00 Worship 43:32 Ministering in Word and Deed 47:28 The Church and the State 52:26 The Spirituality of the Church 56:27 Conclusion

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 132-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,968 on turnover of $5.5-billion N-T. Japan's defense ministry highlights Chinese military drills around Taiwan Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani highlighted Chinese drills around Taiwan yesterday in the defense white paper. His ministry emphasized China's intensification of the drills surrounding Taiwan since last year, and they accuse Beijing of trying to isolate the DPP government. The document points out that China has been actively increasing its military presence around Taiwan in recent years. The report noted Beijing's large-scale drills after President Lai Ching Te's inauguration in May of last year, as well as those around National Day on October 10th. Beijing aims to criticize the Lai administration and deter the US from deepening security ties with Taiwan, according to the report. The PRC further aims to divide Taiwanese society and isolate the Lai government by using a dual strategy of hardline (強硬的) military action in addition to pushing to strengthen economic ties with Taiwan. The report says that the exercises around Taiwan share three main characteristics, including combat training, propaganda orientation, and normalization. Notably, the report emphasizes that the exercises serve as a political messaging tool for the CCP, who broadcast footage of the drills widely. Nakatani says, Japan will reinforce its defense capabilities and respond calmly. (AH-CNA) EU Seeking Action from Israel on Aid to Gaza The European Union is seeking updates and more action from Israel on implementing a new deal to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The deal aims to provide food and fuel to Gaza's 2.3 million residents after more than 21 months of war. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Tuesday there was a need for effective implementation (執行) and called for a ceasefire. Ministers meeting in Brussels will also discuss Iran's nuclear program, tensions in Georgia and Moldova and new sanctions on Russia. Supreme Court paves way for Department of Education dismantling The US Supreme Court has paved the way for the dismantling of the Department of Education - saying the Trump administration can move ahead with mass layoffs. A lower court had blocked the move over concerns that gutting (摧毀內部) the agency would undermine its mission - which is dictated by Congress. Toni Waterman has more. France PM Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays France's prime minister has proposed cutting two public holidays to save money in next year's budget. He suggested on Tuesday to remove Easter Monday and Victory Day which marks the Allied victory over the Nazis. The prime minister argued that this would boost tax revenues from increased economic activity. The proposal is part of a broader plan to save $51.3 billion US dollars and reduce France's debt and deficit. President Emmanuel Macron tasked the prime minister with balancing these cuts while increasing defense spending. The plan faces opposition from unions and political rivals (競爭對手). The government has no parliamentary majority and must secure support to pass the budget this fall. That leaves its fate uncertain. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7w6de9 -- 打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7wcjba 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 3-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,618 on turnover of 3.5-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed lower Monday as investors remained concerned U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies after he intensified trade tensions by announcing a 30 percent levy on imports from Europe and Mexico over the weekend. Analysts say the bellwether electronics sector led the downturn on the broader market as investors locked in profits built by the sector last week, helping the Taiex rebound. KMT Volunteers Receive Deferred Prosecution for Forged Recall Petitions Nineteen individuals associated with the KMT New Taipei City party headquarters have been granted deferred prosecution, in a case involving forged recall petitions. The New Taipei District Prosecutor's Office is investigating alleged forgery in recall petitions targeting DPP legislators including Su Chiao-hui, Chang Hong-lu and Lee Kun-cheng, indicting over 31 people on charges related to violating personal data protection laws and forgery last month. Now the office says 19 individuals, including KMT volunteers and relatives, admitted to forging (偽造) signatures on recall petitions, and received a one-year deferred prosecution. The individuals must also complete three hours of legal education and eighter pay a fine of up to $30-thousand NT to the public treasury, or perform 40 hours of community service. (NS) Trump threatens 100% tariffs if no Ukraine-Russia ceasfire in 50 days US President Donald Trump has threatened "secondary tariffs" if Russia does not reach a ceasefire (停火) deal with Ukraine in the next 50 days. He has also agreed to send new weapons to Ukraine under an agreement that will see NATO members buy American-made arms. Nick Harper reports from Washington. UN Global Vaccine Coverage Report Warns of Unequal Access U.N. health officials reported that more than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year. In their annual estimate of global vaccine coverage, released today, the World Health Organization and UNICEF said access to vaccines remained “deeply unequal” and that conflict and humanitarian crises quickly unraveled progress. The data showed that nine countries accounted for 52% of all children who missed out on immunizations entirely: Nigeria, India, Sudan, Congo, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Yemen, Afghanistan and Angola. The WHO and UNICEF said that coverage against measles rose slightly, with 76% of children worldwide receiving both vaccine doses. But experts say measles vaccine rates need to reach 95% to prevent outbreaks of the extremely contagious (傳染性的) disease. WHO noted that 60 countries reported big measles outbreaks last year, including the US, which is now having its worst measles outbreak in more than three decades. Germany Tarantula Smuggling Attempt Busted Customs officials have released photos from a seizure of roughly 1-thousand-500 young tarantulas found inside plastic containers that had been hidden in chocolate spongecake boxes shipped to an airport in western Germany. Customs officials said the shipment was found at Cologne Bonn airport in a package that had arrived from Vietnam. The tarantulas were discovered three weeks ago. But the customs office only made the photos public on Monday. The office says many of the eight-legged creatures didn't survive the trip, while survivors were given to the care of an expert handler. Criminal proceedings are underway (正在進行) against the intended recipient. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7vvh9b -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

This message introduces the Paul's shortest NT letter. It is often neglected and yet contains much that is edifying and encouraging! The Senders: From Paul & Timothy (v. 1a) The Recipients: To Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, & the Church (vv. 1b-2) The Grace We All Need: From God our Father & the Lord Jesus Christ (v. 3) Mark found Malcolm MacLean's excellent chapter on this passage especially helpful in outlining and preparing this message. You can watch this message here.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 72-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,679 on turnover of 39-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed higher Friday as rotational buying escalated, helping the broader market recoup its losses earlier in the session at a time of lingering concerns over the United States' arbitrary (隨意的) tariff threats. TSMC's suppliers got a boost from rotational buying, and Largan Precision Co., a supplier of smartphone camera lenses to Apple Inc., reported a large foreign exchange loss for the second quarter, citing a stronger Taiwan dollar. 3 soldiers injured during drills Three soldiers were injured in an accident over the weekend while participating in the Han Kuang drills. The injuries were not life-threatening. The incident occurred when a light reconnaissance tactical vehicle assigned to the 8th Army Corps struck a roadside curb in Kaohsiung. Officials say, the three injured servicemen in the vehicle were taken to a hospital for treatment, where doctors found that they sustained (持續) bone fractures and contusions. Authorities plan to strengthen training on military vehicle driving safety. That's the third military vehicle-related accident since the live-fire phase of the annual Han Kuang exercises began on Wednesday, but no injuries were reported in the other two incidents. (AH-CNA) F4 reunites during concert at Taipei Arena Taiwanese boy band F4 reunited on stage over the weekend during the finale of pop-rock band Mayday's concert at Taipei Arena. The performance was the first time since 2016 that the members of F4 shared a public appearance together. Their reunion as guests at Mayday's final of eight Taipei Arena concerts was revealed last month, and Mayday members say the appearance (公開露面,) took two years of planning. F4 officiallly disbanded in 2009 and its members spread into different areas of the Asian entertainment industry. (AH-CNA) France Announces More Military Spending French President Emmanuel Macron has announced $7.6 billion euros in additional military spending over the next two years. Speaking Sunday, he cited unprecedented threats from Russia, terrorism and online attacks. Macron aims to double annual defense spending to $74.8 billion by 2027, compared to $37 billion in 2017. He has stressed the need for a powerful military to protect freedom and Europe amid growing dangers, including Russia's war in Ukraine and global disinformation (假資訊) campaigns. Macron also calls for a strategic dialogue with European partners on France's nuclear arsenal. His plan faces criticism from left-wing parties over potential cuts to social programs. US Kentucky Church Shooting Leaves Multiple Injured From the US….. Multiple (多個的) people have been hurt in a church shooting in Kentucky. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Trump UK 2nd State Visit U.S. President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented (空前的) second state visit to the U.K. between Sept. 17 and 19th. Buckingham Palace says Trump will be accompanied (陪伴) by his wife, Melania Trump during the three-day visit. He will be hosted by King Charles II and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. No U.S. president has been invited for a second state visit. Trump also conducted a state visit in 2019 during his first term when he was hosted by Charles's late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jesus' invitation to apprenticeship was an invitation to come and do life together as part of the family of God. In this talk, Peter Hatton looks at how we can cultivate relationships that are marked by depth, vulnerability and a commitment to transformation.In this talk, Peter asks 3 questions for us to think about: How committed are we to our life together? Which of the '…one another' sayings in the NT do we find difficult?2.⁠ ⁠Are we meeting regularly with other Christians in small groups 'to watch over one another in love' and learn more about what it means to follow Jesus?3.⁠ ⁠Are there strongholds of evil in our life together and in the life of the world that we are being called to overcome in the power of God's Spirit?

NT government investigating potential to inject water into Katherine aquifer. Entries are now open for the 2025 Caring for Country song competition.

Jesus is the teacher who in the parable of the Good Samaritan calls us to show mercy. Jesus is the Good Samaritan who comes to us and saves us after we're are left for dead. Jesus is the one beaten by robbers who we are to be a neighbor to by showing mercy. Jesus is the innocent one crucified with the robbers, so that he can save them too.

Predigttext: 1. Petrus 5,5–8 | Prediger: Roland Krumm | Datum: 13.7.2025

Mayra Andrade subiu este sábado, 12 de Julho, ao palco do Palácio dos Papas, no festival de Avignon, num concerto marcado por beleza, urgência e consciência social. A cantora cabo-verdiana evocou temas como justiça, identidade e herança cabo-verdiana. ReEncanto celebrou os 50 anos da independência de Cabo Verde e reflectiu sobre o papel da arte como escuta e resistência. Num concerto intimista no pátio de honra do Palácio dos Papas, no festival Avignon, Mayra Andrade levou o coração de Cabo Verde, a voz das entranhas e a consciência do mundo a ecoar entre as pedras. Entre a sua filha na plateia e o grito por justiça em palco, a cantora cabo-verdiana ofereceu um momento de beleza e urgência: “Se não a cantar, não contribuo para o diálogo”, confessou. O pátio de honra do Palácio dos Papas tem o peso das coisas eternas, mas este sábado foi o presente que se fez ouvir. Mayra Andrade subiu ao palco com a simplicidade de quem não tem nada a provar, mas tudo a oferecer: “Antes de subir ao palco, alinho-me com o porquê de eu cantar. Agradeço ao universo pela oportunidade de partilhar quem eu sou, de contar o tempo no qual estamos”. Havia beleza e sombra no ar, como se cada nota tivesse de atravessar a consciência antes de tocar o ouvido. “Teria sido mais bonito se esta canção já não fizesse sentido. Mas se não a canto, não estou a contribuir para o diálogo. Um diálogo que é não fechar os olhos à injustiça, ao genocídio, ao absurdo”, afirma em palco antes de cantar "Konsiénsia", do álbum Stória, Stória de 2009. “A consciência que dorme não muda o mundo”, defende Mayra Andrade, num murmúrio que se espalhou pelo pátio. Cantar é, para ela, uma forma de escuta. “Sim, sem dúvida. Cantar é dar eco à vida. É ser antena. É captar o que acontece à nossa volta, o que vem no ar, o que a gente observa, o que a gente quer denunciar, o que se quer partilhar”, partilha. Na sua voz, há uma memória antiga e um apelo novo: “Canto sempre das minhas entranhas. A minha voz vem do meu útero, das minhas vísceras. É uma ponte entre o céu e a terra. E eu, no meio, sou atravessada por esse espírito criativo que me usa como vetor de mensagens, emoções e histórias”, descreve. “Quero acreditar que quando somos genuínos, conseguimos tocar as pessoas. A minha música é feita numa língua que 99,99% das pessoas no mundo não entendem. O crioulo é falado por poucos, mas traz uma musicalidade, um ritmo, uma herança muito antiga. É um idioma do mundo”, acrescenta a cantora cabo-verdiana. Quando canta em crioulo, não é apenas identidade, é chão. “Cantar em crioulo é cantar com todo o meu ser. Tem uma coisa muito raiz. Depois posso cantar em francês, inglês, espanhol, português, que também é a minha língua, mas o crioulo vem da terra de onde eu venho”, lembra. A sua participação no festival coincide com os 50 anos da independência de Cabo Verde, poucos dias depois de Marlène Monteiro Freitas ter aberto o festival com dança, com NÔT. “Estamos todos a celebrar. Eu faço parte de uma constelação de artistas cabo-verdianos muito orgulhosos de o ser e sedentos de partilhar a nossa cultura com o mundo”, defende. O concerto reEncanto é também autobiográfico. Um gesto artístico e íntimo: "É o fechar de um ciclo, a abertura de um novo. É redescobrir a minha voz. Algumas canções foram compostas há mais de vinte anos, outras são recentes. E é tremendo perceber como ainda fazem sentido. Talvez mais do que nunca”. Essa permanência do sentido revela outra inquietação, “muitas foram escritas em contextos políticos e sociais diferentes, mas hoje continuam a ecoar. A violência, a injustiça, o absurdo, o genocídio, a apatia, a indiferença... Tudo isso me preocupa”, sublinha. No fim do concerto, o agradecimento foi dirigido ao festival de Avignon e ao seu director, Tiago Rodrigues: “Vivi catorze anos em França. Já não vivo aqui há dez. Voltar para cantar neste espaço, neste festival, é algo que nunca vou esquecer". Cabo Verde esteve presente em cada sílaba, como ponto de partida de uma voz que canta o mundo. “Sou uma cabo-verdiana no mundo. E como a Marlène Monteiro Freitas, é difícil pôr-me numa caixinha. Porque nós somos isso: movimento, mistura, herança e futuro”.

One of the greatest debates in Christianity today is regarding which laws apply to Christians. In this podcast, we explore (1) statements from critics against obeying God's law, (2) the moral, civil and ceremonial categories, (3) the notion that only OT laws repeated in the NT are relevant for Christians - and more! We discuss controversial laws of the Old Testament, to get to the bottom of how Jesus walked, and called us to walk. Learn more on a specific topic: Should Christians keep the Sabbath & Feasts? - The 20 HARDEST Questions Answered:     • Should Christians keep the Sabbath & Feast...   Why Jesus Cast the Demons Into Pigs - Addressing all NT verses regarding Unclean Food:     • ╫ Why Jesus Cast the Demons Into Pigs - Un...   The Jerusalem Council Explained (Acts 15):     • ╫ Is the law abolished for gentiles? - Act...   Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

For awhile I thought I wanted to be on SNL. I really thought “maybe I could do that.” Especially after all the 50th anniversary specials and documentaries and stuff, I was like “This is speaking to me.” “I should do this” “I've done stand up exactly five times!” “I should be on SNL. Yes.” So i started to think about it; I got really into it, actually, I'm like “Yeah, i just gotta be really good st stand up, I'll climb the ladder…” So i start watching more SNL, I'm playing along, i'm like “yeah, i'm gonna do this”, And i start studying the history, and the people– I get to know everybody who's ever been on the show… And that's when I realized, “Wait a second. I can't be What's the short version of the joke? Uh. I can't be on SNL. You know why? [Why?” Well, I don't know– it either goes. “Because i'm a Ravenclaw.” or “Because I'm not a Gryffendor” I think it's that. See, almost everyone would immediately get the reference to harry potter if I said “gryffendor” It was “I'm a hufflepuff.” But i'm not a Hufflepuff. Jimmy Fallon is a Hufflepuff. Sshh–that's later. That's why I was breaking down the joke. Ok. So how's it go? So I start getting real familiar with all the players, And that's when I realized, “Wait. I can't be on SNL!” Goddammit–I'm a Ravenclaw. Almost everyone who's ever been on SNL is a Gryffendor! Everyone! Except Seth Meyers: He's definitely a Slythern (--and Jimmy Fallon– He's very obviously a hufflepuff– And they both have their own shows now so this says something. Very obviously, almost everyone else– Gryffendor. [Insert Crowd Work?] –Perhaps… You don't think so? Watch. You'll see. I can't be on SNL. I look, all I see is Gryffendor, a couple of Slytherin, and a very obvious HUfflepuff– But no ravenclaw! Goddammit! Maybe we're too analytical. I don't know. I'm not a Gryffindor. Not a hater. Just not a gryffendor. It's a good house. But i'm a ravenclaw. Why the fuck am I writing jokes? Cause it's Saturday. Yo, but here's this dude–my favorite comedian of all time–and he's almost entirely improvisational. But here I am, when I go on stage, and I just go blank. I can talk for hours to myself but suddenly i'm in front of people on a stage and I'm not myself. For whatever reason, I feel myself becoming whoever they think I am–and I can't know it–but I can feel it. So i stopped performing stand up, because most importantly, new york just simply wasn't funny to me anymore–I just didn't like it, or at least the part of it I was seeing–but maybe, the part of it that I was seeing was the only part I could see, because i was just myself. Almost as if I didn't deserve midtown–but didn't enjoy the rest of it knowing it was there. NT. THE LIBRARY. AT DAWN. Do you want to ride my little pink pony? Ah, come on! Ahem— do you want to ride my little pink pony? -[a moment of begrudging hesitation, before he finally obliges] Ah, yes; yes. I would like to ride your little pink pony. Well, then. The admiral slips the general a pink bank note, which at first glance appeera to be a 5 dollar bill. It slips into his hand as he remains composed. Butultimately, he seems nervous, and somewhat defeated. Later, sucka. The admiral pumps his collar and walks away, straightening his back and giving a clever smirk as he walks away smugly— the general stands and also pops his collar a bit as his back stiffens and he stands for a moment in the center of the grand central ballroom; a luxurious dining hall, which is also still even more importantly, an wxquisite library. He turns to one of the shelves, passing by a waiter with a golden platter, who offers him o'derves; even the waiter seems a big smug, and the general, though keeping his composure, squints with a resentment, opting instead for a cocktail on the table beside him; it is clearly not his cocktail and now he is reflecting this smugness, the waiter shrugs it off and in an instant he is alone again in the shimmering opulence of the room; it's hard to believe this palace of sorts is hidden deep inside the crevices and hidden alleyways of a— —ahem— Sorry. You're right. —tucked away in a secret location. He turns to one of the shelves and runs his fingers along the grand row of books which happen to be at eye level; knowing the exact volume at which he places his index fingerc, tapping it above a blue book with a golden embodiment and a red seal; the book appears of course to be somewhat magical in nature, and he as well taps the cover three times before opening it to nearly the center, placing the l pink currency within its pages, and shutting it intently; as he does, the startling discovery ther an very smal man has been standing behind him for an undetermined amount of time… he jumps, but the smaller man does not merely even flinch. CONSTABLE Meow, goes the cat! GENERAL Agh… And bark goes the dog. CONSTABLE Ahaha— And what of the mouse? GENERAL The mouse calls not at all (In unison) Because the mouse has gone!/. CONSTABLE Aha! 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For awhile I thought I wanted to be on SNL. I really thought “maybe I could do that.” Especially after all the 50th anniversary specials and documentaries and stuff, I was like “This is speaking to me.” “I should do this” “I've done stand up exactly five times!” “I should be on SNL. Yes.” So i started to think about it; I got really into it, actually, I'm like “Yeah, i just gotta be really good st stand up, I'll climb the ladder…” So i start watching more SNL, I'm playing along, i'm like “yeah, i'm gonna do this”, And i start studying the history, and the people– I get to know everybody who's ever been on the show… And that's when I realized, “Wait a second. I can't be What's the short version of the joke? Uh. I can't be on SNL. You know why? [Why?” Well, I don't know– it either goes. “Because i'm a Ravenclaw.” or “Because I'm not a Gryffendor” I think it's that. See, almost everyone would immediately get the reference to harry potter if I said “gryffendor” It was “I'm a hufflepuff.” But i'm not a Hufflepuff. Jimmy Fallon is a Hufflepuff. Sshh–that's later. That's why I was breaking down the joke. Ok. So how's it go? So I start getting real familiar with all the players, And that's when I realized, “Wait. I can't be on SNL!” Goddammit–I'm a Ravenclaw. Almost everyone who's ever been on SNL is a Gryffendor! Everyone! Except Seth Meyers: He's definitely a Slythern (--and Jimmy Fallon– He's very obviously a hufflepuff– And they both have their own shows now so this says something. Very obviously, almost everyone else– Gryffendor. [Insert Crowd Work?] –Perhaps… You don't think so? Watch. You'll see. I can't be on SNL. I look, all I see is Gryffendor, a couple of Slytherin, and a very obvious HUfflepuff– But no ravenclaw! Goddammit! Maybe we're too analytical. I don't know. I'm not a Gryffindor. Not a hater. Just not a gryffendor. It's a good house. But i'm a ravenclaw. Why the fuck am I writing jokes? Cause it's Saturday. Yo, but here's this dude–my favorite comedian of all time–and he's almost entirely improvisational. But here I am, when I go on stage, and I just go blank. I can talk for hours to myself but suddenly i'm in front of people on a stage and I'm not myself. For whatever reason, I feel myself becoming whoever they think I am–and I can't know it–but I can feel it. So i stopped performing stand up, because most importantly, new york just simply wasn't funny to me anymore–I just didn't like it, or at least the part of it I was seeing–but maybe, the part of it that I was seeing was the only part I could see, because i was just myself. Almost as if I didn't deserve midtown–but didn't enjoy the rest of it knowing it was there. NT. THE LIBRARY. AT DAWN. Do you want to ride my little pink pony? Ah, come on! Ahem— do you want to ride my little pink pony? -[a moment of begrudging hesitation, before he finally obliges] Ah, yes; yes. I would like to ride your little pink pony. Well, then. The admiral slips the general a pink bank note, which at first glance appeera to be a 5 dollar bill. It slips into his hand as he remains composed. Butultimately, he seems nervous, and somewhat defeated. Later, sucka. The admiral pumps his collar and walks away, straightening his back and giving a clever smirk as he walks away smugly— the general stands and also pops his collar a bit as his back stiffens and he stands for a moment in the center of the grand central ballroom; a luxurious dining hall, which is also still even more importantly, an wxquisite library. He turns to one of the shelves, passing by a waiter with a golden platter, who offers him o'derves; even the waiter seems a big smug, and the general, though keeping his composure, squints with a resentment, opting instead for a cocktail on the table beside him; it is clearly not his cocktail and now he is reflecting this smugness, the waiter shrugs it off and in an instant he is alone again in the shimmering opulence of the room; it's hard to believe this palace of sorts is hidden deep inside the crevices and hidden alleyways of a— —ahem— Sorry. You're right. —tucked away in a secret location. He turns to one of the shelves and runs his fingers along the grand row of books which happen to be at eye level; knowing the exact volume at which he places his index fingerc, tapping it above a blue book with a golden embodiment and a red seal; the book appears of course to be somewhat magical in nature, and he as well taps the cover three times before opening it to nearly the center, placing the l pink currency within its pages, and shutting it intently; as he does, the startling discovery ther an very smal man has been standing behind him for an undetermined amount of time… he jumps, but the smaller man does not merely even flinch. CONSTABLE Meow, goes the cat! GENERAL Agh… And bark goes the dog. CONSTABLE Ahaha— And what of the mouse? GENERAL The mouse calls not at all (In unison) Because the mouse has gone!/. CONSTABLE Aha! GENERAL Yeah, just. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project™ ] {Enter The Multiverse} L E G E N D S: ICONS Tales of A Superstar DJ The Secret Life of Sunnï Blū Ascension Deathwish -Ū. Copyright © The Festival Project, Inc. ™ | Copyright The Complex Collective © 2019-2025 ™ All Rights Reserved. -Ū.

For awhile I thought I wanted to be on SNL. I really thought “maybe I could do that.” Especially after all the 50th anniversary specials and documentaries and stuff, I was like “This is speaking to me.” “I should do this” “I've done stand up exactly five times!” “I should be on SNL. Yes.” So i started to think about it; I got really into it, actually, I'm like “Yeah, i just gotta be really good st stand up, I'll climb the ladder…” So i start watching more SNL, I'm playing along, i'm like “yeah, i'm gonna do this”, And i start studying the history, and the people– I get to know everybody who's ever been on the show… And that's when I realized, “Wait a second. I can't be What's the short version of the joke? Uh. I can't be on SNL. You know why? [Why?” Well, I don't know– it either goes. “Because i'm a Ravenclaw.” or “Because I'm not a Gryffendor” I think it's that. See, almost everyone would immediately get the reference to harry potter if I said “gryffendor” It was “I'm a hufflepuff.” But i'm not a Hufflepuff. Jimmy Fallon is a Hufflepuff. Sshh–that's later. That's why I was breaking down the joke. Ok. So how's it go? So I start getting real familiar with all the players, And that's when I realized, “Wait. I can't be on SNL!” Goddammit–I'm a Ravenclaw. Almost everyone who's ever been on SNL is a Gryffendor! Everyone! Except Seth Meyers: He's definitely a Slythern (--and Jimmy Fallon– He's very obviously a hufflepuff– And they both have their own shows now so this says something. Very obviously, almost everyone else– Gryffendor. [Insert Crowd Work?] –Perhaps… You don't think so? Watch. You'll see. I can't be on SNL. I look, all I see is Gryffendor, a couple of Slytherin, and a very obvious HUfflepuff– But no ravenclaw! Goddammit! Maybe we're too analytical. I don't know. I'm not a Gryffindor. Not a hater. Just not a gryffendor. It's a good house. But i'm a ravenclaw. Why the fuck am I writing jokes? Cause it's Saturday. Yo, but here's this dude–my favorite comedian of all time–and he's almost entirely improvisational. But here I am, when I go on stage, and I just go blank. I can talk for hours to myself but suddenly i'm in front of people on a stage and I'm not myself. For whatever reason, I feel myself becoming whoever they think I am–and I can't know it–but I can feel it. So i stopped performing stand up, because most importantly, new york just simply wasn't funny to me anymore–I just didn't like it, or at least the part of it I was seeing–but maybe, the part of it that I was seeing was the only part I could see, because i was just myself. Almost as if I didn't deserve midtown–but didn't enjoy the rest of it knowing it was there. NT. THE LIBRARY. AT DAWN. Do you want to ride my little pink pony? Ah, come on! Ahem— do you want to ride my little pink pony? -[a moment of begrudging hesitation, before he finally obliges] Ah, yes; yes. I would like to ride your little pink pony. Well, then. The admiral slips the general a pink bank note, which at first glance appeera to be a 5 dollar bill. It slips into his hand as he remains composed. Butultimately, he seems nervous, and somewhat defeated. Later, sucka. The admiral pumps his collar and walks away, straightening his back and giving a clever smirk as he walks away smugly— the general stands and also pops his collar a bit as his back stiffens and he stands for a moment in the center of the grand central ballroom; a luxurious dining hall, which is also still even more importantly, an wxquisite library. He turns to one of the shelves, passing by a waiter with a golden platter, who offers him o'derves; even the waiter seems a big smug, and the general, though keeping his composure, squints with a resentment, opting instead for a cocktail on the table beside him; it is clearly not his cocktail and now he is reflecting this smugness, the waiter shrugs it off and in an instant he is alone again in the shimmering opulence of the room; it's hard to believe this palace of sorts is hidden deep inside the crevices and hidden alleyways of a— —ahem— Sorry. You're right. —tucked away in a secret location. He turns to one of the shelves and runs his fingers along the grand row of books which happen to be at eye level; knowing the exact volume at which he places his index fingerc, tapping it above a blue book with a golden embodiment and a red seal; the book appears of course to be somewhat magical in nature, and he as well taps the cover three times before opening it to nearly the center, placing the l pink currency within its pages, and shutting it intently; as he does, the startling discovery ther an very smal man has been standing behind him for an undetermined amount of time… he jumps, but the smaller man does not merely even flinch. CONSTABLE Meow, goes the cat! GENERAL Agh… And bark goes the dog. CONSTABLE Ahaha— And what of the mouse? GENERAL The mouse calls not at all (In unison) Because the mouse has gone!/. CONSTABLE Aha! GENERAL Yeah, just. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project™ ] {Enter The Multiverse} L E G E N D S: ICONS Tales of A Superstar DJ The Secret Life of Sunnï Blū Ascension Deathwish -Ū. Copyright © The Festival Project, Inc. ™ | Copyright The Complex Collective © 2019-2025 ™ All Rights Reserved. -Ū.

打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7vltus 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- 阮劇團台語劇場四戲開炸！ 文學X樂團X馬戲7/18-8/24空總劇場 鬼地方－陳思宏同名小說 熱天酣眠－莎翁名劇成為山神與海神媽 小雪－淺堤樂團與「童話故事下集」女醫生余品潔的青春探問 可愛的人們－走進青春的選擇與矛盾 https://sofm.pse.is/7vkhut －－－－以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ No bumps in trade talks with US Educational facility typhoon damage estimated at NT$260 million Red Sea Cargo Ship Sinks After Houthi Attack Trump hosts African leaders at White House Czech Republic Bans DeepSeek Products in State Admins -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Six years on from the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker and a murder trial that found former NT police officer Zachary Rolfe not guilty of murder or manslaughter, a coroner has handed down her findings into the circumstances that led to the Warlpiri teenager's death. UTS Indigenous media professor Lorena Allam and justice and courts reporter Nino Bucci tell Nour Haydar what the coroner's findings mean for truth-telling in the Northern Territory

Pentecost Series: Church and Mission Mobilized by the Holy Spirit.kljq cfTdfn] kl/rfnLt d08nL / dL;g“Pentecost is the epicenter” The Holy Spirit, S. Ferguson  “Easter and Pentecost belong together. Easter commissions Jesus' followers to a task; Pentecost gives the necessary equipment to accomplish it.” NT Wright.  The meaning of the Pentecost must be attached to the Old Testament and the life of Jesus Christ, because that is how God revealed it and how the disciples understood it. And the Pentecost has deep rooted meaning for us in the present. But, the Pentecost is not a floating idea of “power of the Spirit” “free for all” to “grab and go”, “apply as you wish”. Nor is it an interesting history archived in the past. We must understand the Triune God, and the third person in the Trinity. We must see God's project plan aright through the Pentecost. This series will study the Bible sources, and discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to the church today, in terms of church's identity and mission vocation.              Pentecost publicly marks the transition from the old to the new covenant, and signifies the commencement of the ‘now' of the day of salvation (2 Cor 6:2). Pentecost is the epicenter, it ripples throughout the book of Acts, everywhere we see the Holy Spirit is manifested. Ferguson says, “The purpose for which the Spirit is given is nothing less than the reproduction of the image of God, …transformation into the likeness of Christ.” (Ferguson, The Holy Spirit, 92).              People throughout history and across Nepal have interpreted Pentecost to mean many things. Some think the Holy Spirit is a force to be reckoned with; power to receive and work with, be it for good things to do in the world here and now. There's so much confusion about the person, nature, and work of the Holy Spirit, therefore confusion about our vocation today.        In this series we will look at the meaning from the OT and the NT to understand what the Pentecost meant for the people then and means for us now. Our focus will be however, to understand what Pentecost means for us now as a church and our mission- vocation we're called to in this time and space.            Why did God give His Spirit to the church in time and context? Do we really know God the Holy Spirit? What is He here to do? How do we know and discern the Holy Spirit? What is He doing in the Church? What is the mission of the Church filled with the Holy Spirit?

durée : 00:43:20 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Chloë Cambreling - Deux visions de la nuit se jouent au Festival d'Avignon, avec Marlene Monteiro Freitas, artiste complice qui ouvre cette édition avec "NÔT", inspiré des "Mille et une nuits”, et Mette Ingvartsen, qui invite le public dans une danse frénétique. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda, Thomas Beau, Louise André - invités : Marlene Monteiro Freitas Danseuse chorégraphe cap-verdienne; Mette Ingvartsen Danseuse chorégraphe danoise

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 109-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,253 on turnover of 4.8-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday amid lingering investor concerns over U-S tariff policies. Market watchers say investors appear cautious, as they await a possible trade agreement between Taiwan and the U-S, while foreign institutional investors continue to hold a large number of short futures contracts, indicating they also remain wary of the tariff issues. Taiwan to ask allies to raise China flight route issue at ICAO meet The government reportedly plans to ask Taiwan's diplomatic and unofficial allies to raise the issue of China's decision to unilaterally launch a new flight route in the Taiwan Strait at the International Civil Aviation Organization's triennial assembly (三年一次的). It comes comes after China on Sunday announced that it will open the northwest-to-southeast W-121 route connecting Dongshan in Zhejiang province to the north-south M-503 flight route in the Taiwan Strait. The International Civil Aviation Organization's triennial assembly will be taking place in Montreal in September Taiwan last attended the event as a guest in 2013. CDC offers free syphilis tests to under-24s as youth cases rise The Centers for Disease Control has rolled out free, rapid syphilis tests to people under the age of 24. The program began on July 1 and is available through 13 participating hospitals nationwide. The C-D-C's Division of Chronic Infectious Disease says the tests have been introduced to a rise in the number of cases of syphilis among people aged 13 to 24. According to the C-D-C, the number of cases involving people in that age bracket (年齡段) has increased for four consecutive years. The C-D-C says the free syphilis testing program has no set deadline or quota. Texas flooding death toll rises to over 100 people More than 100 people, many of them children, are now confirmed dead after flash floods ravaged a part of central Texas. Search efforts are now in their fifth day. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports Canada Arrests for Land Seizing Plot Canadian police have arrested four individuals, including two active members of Canada's military, for allegedly plotting to seize land in the province of Quebec. Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced on Tuesday that three suspects are charged with facilitating “terrorist activity.” They allegedly planned to form an anti-government militia and conducted military-style training and scouting operations. Police said that the investigation began in March 2023. That led to January 2024 searches that uncovered explosives, ammunition, and firearms. A fourth suspect faces weapons-related charges. Authorities describe the case as ideologically (意識形態上) motivated extremism. The suspects allegedly used Instagram to recruit (招募) members. Greece Closes Acropolis Due to Heat Authorities in Athens closed the Acropolis for several hours due to high temperatures. The closure lasted from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Mandatory work breaks remain in effect in parts of Greece, especially islands and central regions where temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. These measures, which began Monday, include fines of 2,000 euros per worker for noncompliance. Officials warn that the risk of wildfires, already at a "very high" level in the eastern mainland, could worsen (惡化) later this week. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 阮劇團台語劇場四戲開炸！ 文學X樂團X馬戲7/18-8/24空總劇場 鬼地方－陳思宏同名小說 熱天酣眠－莎翁名劇成為山神與海神媽 小雪－淺堤樂團與「童話故事下集」女醫生余品潔的青春探問 可愛的人們－走進青春的選擇與矛盾 https://sofm.pse.is/7vkhuz -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 53-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,375 on turnover of 3.7-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Monday as investors anxiously awaited for news on "reciprocal tariffs" to be imposed by the United States following a 90-day pause which ends on Wednesday. Market watchers say investors were nervous (緊張的) due to a lack of guidance concerning the status of tariff talks between Taiwan and the U-S. Power grid disrupted as Danas swept across Taiwan Tai-Power says electricity has been restored to over 450,000 households affected by power outages as Danas swept across Taiwan yesterday. According to the state-generator, more than 650 electricity poles and three transmission towers collapsed (倒塌) as a result of the storm. That resulted in over 710,000 households being left without power at the peak of the storm. Tai-Power says the hardest-hit areas included Chiayi city and country - which together saw more than 250,000 outages. While 190,000 households lost power in Tainan. Tai-Power says it mobilized 4,000 personnel for emergency repairs. Two women on scooter killed in knife attack in New Taipei Police in New Taipei say a man remains in custody (拘留) following the stabbing of two woman in the city's Tucheng District. According to law enforcement officials, the two women died after they were allegedly stabbed multiple times by one of the women's husbands while on a scooter. Police say the man had been following them in car prior to the stabbing. Both women were rushed by a nearby hospital, but were later pronounced dead. The suspect was arrested by police in Changhua County some three hours later. The suspect is being held in custody as prosecutors investigate whether he should be charged with murder. More than 90 dead in Texas floods as search efforts continue Search efforts are continuing for a fourth day for dozens of people still missing following flash floods in central Texas - even as more storms are forecast (預報). US correspondent Kate Fisher reports UN Resolution Against Taliban Oppression of Women and Girls The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution over U.S. objections calling on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reverse their worsening oppression of women and girls and eliminate all terrorist organizations. The 11-page resolution also emphasizes “the importance of creating opportunities for economic recovery, development and prosperity (繁榮) in Afghanistan,” and urges donors to address the country's dire humanitarian and economic crisis. The resolution adopted Monday is not legally binding but is seen as a reflection of world opinion. The vote was 116 in favor, with two — the United States and close ally Israel — opposed, and 12 abstentions, including Russia, China, India and Iran. UAE Singing Highway A highway in the United Arab Emirates now plays Beethoven's Ninth Symphony as cars drive over special rumble strips. Known as the "Street of Music," this art project spans nearly a kilometer on the E84 highway coming into the city of Fujairah. Drivers in the right-hand lane can hear the iconic "Ode to Joy" as they drive over the rumble strips. The strips look like a larger, rectangular version of the dash lines separating the three-lane highway, and the grooves of the road combine with the speed of the vehicle to make music. The experience is a collaboration (合作) between Fujairah Fine Arts Academy and local authorities which aims to blend art with daily life. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7vncyt 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- 阮劇團台語劇場四戲開炸！ 文學X樂團X馬戲7/18-8/24空總劇場 鬼地方－陳思宏同名小說 熱天酣眠－莎翁名劇成為山神與海神媽 小雪－淺堤樂團與「童話故事下集」女醫生余品潔的青春探問 可愛的人們－走進青春的選擇與矛盾 https://sofm.pse.is/7vkhv3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally higher this morning from Friday's close, at 22,550 on turnover of 2.1 -billion N-T. The market closed down on Friday as uncertainties over U-S tariff policies continued to impact investor sentiment after U-S President Donald Trump said letters will be countries specifying what "reciprocal" tariffs they will face without an extension of a 90-day pause. Danas downgraded as storm moves away from Taiwan The Central Weather Administration has downgraded typhoon Danas to a tropical storm as it continues to move away from Taiwan. The storm is currently located some 70-kilometers north-northwest of Taipei and moving in a north-north-easterly direction at speeds of between 10 and 16-kilometers-an-hour. Danas now has a radius of 100-kilometers and is packing sustained wind speeds of 90-kilometers-an-hour, with gust of up to 119-kilometers-an-hour. Land and seas warnings are still in effect - with the land warnings currently covering Keelung, New Taipei, Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli and Yilan. The weather administration is expected to lift the remaining land warnings by noon at the earliest, while the sea warning is expected to remain in place until this evening. The High Speed Rail Corporation has now resumed full services, while the Taiwan Railway Corporation will resume regular services this afternoon. Tai-Power says some 490,000 households lost power as the storm impacted Taiwan proper - and some 380,00 of households in are still waiting for power supplies to resume. Most of those effected households are in the Tainan area. Israel Houthis Trade Fire Israel's military launched airstrikes early today targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen's Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel. The attacks came after a suspected Houthi attack targeting a ship in the Red Sea that caught fire and took on water, later forcing its crew to abandon the vessel. The Israeli military said it struck Houthi-held ports at Hodeida, Ras Isa and Salif. The Houthis then responded with an apparent missile attack on Israel. The Israeli military said it attempted to intercept (攔截) the missile, but it appeared to make impact, though there were no immediate reports of injuries from the attack. Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks The U.S. is putting the pressure (壓力) on trading partners to make a new deal before a Wednesday deadline. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports. Spain begins BullRunning Festival Tens of thousands of revelers have packed Pamplona's town hall square in northern Spain to celebrate the traditional firework blast that marks the start of the San Fermin bull-running festival. The highlight of the nine-day festival, which started on Sunday, is the early morning bull runs, when thousands of runners sprint to avoid six bulls charging along a winding cobblestoned route to the city's bullring. The festival is not without controversy, with gorings and injuries among runners, as well as bull fights where animals that run int he morning are slain by professional matadors (鬥牛士) each afternoon. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7vkhyj -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We are all familiar with this theological problem: If God is all-loving, all-knowing, all-powerful, why is there is so much evil and suffering in the world? Theodicy is the attempt to reconcile these realities and thus justify God. But is a Christian theodicy possible?

This week, we explored Psalm 119 and how true spiritual life comes not from our own effort, but from God's Word and power. Listeners are invited to join us this summer in reading through the NT as a community.

This morning, we have guest preacher and foreign missionary, Jeremy Tyler, with us, and he preaches from the book of Jonah, and narrows it down to the two commandments that Christ gave us in the NT. Please tune in.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 44-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,757 on turnover of $4.5-billion N-T. MODA to bring Threads under its anti-fraud regulatory framework The Ministry of Digital Affairs says it will officially place Threads under its anti-fraud regulatory framework from September 15. According to the ministry, the text-based social media app is being included under regulatory management as it has a growing number of users in Taiwan and poses the risk of it being used to publish fraudulent advertisements. It's the seventh online advertising platform to have regulated under the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act - which went into effect in July of last year. The Act was introduced as part of efforts to push major online platform operators Meta, Line, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and Google to implement stronger anti-fraud measures. The law requires platforms to verify (核實) advertisers, develop anti-fraud strategies, and promptly remove fraudulent content upon request. They must also publish transparency reports detailing their efforts at combating online fraud. Freediver breaks 2 continental records at Japan world championship Taiwan freediver Zhan Kai-xiang has won three gold medals and broken two Asian records at the 34th AIDA Freediving Pool World Championship in Wakayama. Zhan won gold in the Dynamic With Fins and Dynamic Without Fins events - swimming 300-meters with fins and 240-meters without, both in a single breath. His 300-meter swim also set a new Taiwan national record. He also won silver in the Dynamic With Bifins event, covering 270-meters in one breath, and set another national record in the Static Apnea by holding his breath for 8-minutes and 41-seconds. Zhan was crowned the overall men's champion. It was his third gold medal at the AIDA competition (競賽). SKorea Claims North Korean Man in Custody After Crossing Border South Korea's military says an unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified land border separating the two Koreas and is in custody. The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said today that the military identified and tracked the individual near the military demarcation line and conducted (實施) a guiding operation to take the person into custody. It said authorities plan to investigate the border crossing and did not immediately say whether they view the incident as a defection attempt. The Joint Chiefs said it wasn't immediately detecting any signs of unusual military activity by the North. Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran in phone call says Kremlin US President Donald Trump and Russia's leader Vladimir Putin have had "a detailed discussion" about the war in Ukraine and Iran in an almost hour-long phone call according to (據…所說) the Kremlin. Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky is also planning to speak to Mr Trump as soon as Friday, after Washington announced it would stop sending some weapons to Kyiv. Jagruti Dave reports from Washington. Ethiopia Dam Completed Ethiopia's prime minister says the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile has been completed. Egypt has long opposed (反對) the dam as a potential threat to its water supply. Egypt relies almost entirely on the Nile for agriculture and its population of over 100 million. Ethiopia disputes these concerns and plans to officially inaugurate (發動) the dam soon. On Thursday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia's growth would not come at the expense of Egypt and Sudan. The dam, on the Blue Nile near the Sudan border, already generates power and ultimately (最終) is expected to double Ethiopia's electricity output. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

This week's guest on the HortWeek Podcast is Rebecca Bevan, who leads on sustainability and plant health for National Trust Gardens. Rebecca comes fresh from publishing her new book, the National Trust Book of Nature Friendly Gardening, which "looks at gardening in a way that's good for people and good for the planet" and is full of ideas and tips for amateur gardeners."I was given fair amount of freedom about what to include, but it made sense really to cover creating wildlife habitats and gardens ... making sustainable choices about what you buy in the garden, what materials to use ... a bit about well-being ... growing your own and also what to grow that you're really actually going to eat that's going to keep you out of the supermarket a little bit."The book chimes with a shift at NT by head of gardens and parks, Sheila Das, who introduced the World Food Garden to NT along with an ethos of sustainable planting with a 21st century aesthetic. Rebecca says it's "really encouraging people to think about, to learn about their soils and their situations and choose plants that will last and trying to slightly get away from the impulse buying that many people do and the heavy use of bedding, which is not as sustainable as choosing perennials that are really suited to your garden are going to last a long time.""I've come to realise that actually, with farming as it is, really quite intensive, our gardens are quite an important refuge...they might be only place that is providing habitat." She has applied this to her own garden - with help from her late partner ornithologist Rich Hearn - where she has focused on enhancing it for the local birds.Her diverse career includes a period working with the fruit team at RHS Garden Wisley followed by a stint as a researcher on BBC Gardeners' World in Monty Don's garden."It's fun, it's fun, you learn a lot, you get to meet some great growers." she admits, adding "it's not always easy being the person during filming that has to listen in and question whether things are exactly right and stop filming so things can get looked up."Despite the ecological downsides of bedding plants, NT is still using them and she explains it's policy on this and sourcing plants in general where. The charity has lead on peat-free plants with a relatively early commitment to peat-free growing and selling of plants."Certainly, for us, when places like Kernock [Park Plants] have gone over to providing peat-free plugs, then that's making life much easier for us and for some of our suppliers as well."Part of Rebecca's remit is pests and diseases and she talks how she's made peace with slugs and snails: "I hope that lots of people over time will start to see their gardens as part of the ecosystem and accept that if there's something nibbling their plant, that's because their plant is providing something to the ecosystem. Our gardens shouldn't really be bereft of plant-eating insects and slugs and snails are just a part of that." Looking further afield, she says Xylella is the biggest threat to UK biosecurity and has the potential to exceed ash dieback in terms of impacts on our national landscape."One of the things we try to do within the National Trust is to encourage our gardeners to buy plants that have actually been grown in the UK. Because that obviously really minimises the risk.She adds that we need to be producing more peat-free plants, particularly trees: "Meeting our tree targets is absolutely crucial. I think that we [must] increase our capacity to produce what we need within the UK because it is mad to be meeting our own tree planting targets with imported trees that are at the same time increasing our risk of importing diseases." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few notes from Psalm 145:14-21 and Jesus' fulfillment of Psalm 145 145:20 The LORD keeps all who love Him- There is a wordplay between the first word of the verse שםר and the last word of the verse  שםדOne describing the LORD actions towards the righteous and the other His actions towards the wicked. Is watches over a better translation? How much does it promise? It certainly does not mean the absence of all trouble. “What hints it does offer of the human condition are not all sweetness and light: God's people may be bowed down and thus call and cry to Him for salvation (vv. 14, 18-19)” Broyles, 504. But all the wicked He will destroy- Wicked see 1:6; 104:35; 143:12. “He differentiates between those who love Him and those who are wicked, taking care of the former, but destroying the latter. In this He is a righteous God” Longman, 469. “This verse has the only direct mention of the wicked in the psalm…God's faithfulness be fully seen without reference to His uncompromising judgment” Kidner, 482. “His righteousness is indeed a righteousness of grace- loving, fulfilling desires, saving, watching over, but it is also the righteousness of holiness” Motyer, 581. “The sharp distinction between the wicked and those who love God recalls Psalm 1, and what applies to Psalm 1 applies to Psalm 145 as well” McCann, 1260. Psalm 145 and JesusJesus is King who has established God's kingdom. 145:1 I will extol You, my God- The word extol in LXX is the word for Jesus lifted up on the cross- John 3:14; 8:28; 12:32- and Jesus being exalted to God's right hand in Acts 2:33; 5:31.145:1 Jesus is King- Matt. 2:2; 21:5; 25:34, 40; 27:11, 29, 37,42; John 19:19, 21, 21; Acts 17:7; Rev. 17:14145:1, 2, 21 I will bless your name- The word for Name in the LXX is the word used in Phil. 2:9-10 for Jesus being given a name above every name. Acts 3:6, 16, 16; 4:7, 10, 12, 17, 18, 30; Eph. 1:21. 145:14 The LORD raises up all who are bowed down- The verb raises in the LXX is used three times in the NT- Luke 13:13; Acts 15:16; Heb. 12:12. Luke 13:13 deals with Jesus healing the woman who could not stand up straight in the synagogue.145:15 The word translated look in the NASB and is hope in the LXX. It is applied to Jesus in Matt. 12:21; I Cor. 15:19. It is the word in I Tim. 4:10; 5:5; 6:17 for hoping in God and not material wealth. The terms applied to God in the Psalms are applied to Jesus in the gospels. 145:15 You give them their food- The word give in the LXX is used nearly 500 times in the NT but it is used in Jesus feeding miracles (Matt. 14:19; 15:36; Mark 6:41; 8:6; Luke 9:16). 145:16 Jesus satisfies the desire of every living thing. The word satisfies in the LXX is the people being filled when Jesus multiplied the five loaves and two fish in John 6:12. 145:20 The LORD guards all who love Him. The word is applied to Jesus in John 17:12; II Tim. 1:12.

Pentecost Series: Church and Mission Mobilized by the Holy Spirit.kljq cfTdfn] kl/rfnLt d08nL / dL;g“Pentecost is the epicenter” The Holy Spirit, S. Ferguson  “Easter and Pentecost belong together. Easter commissions Jesus' followers to a task; Pentecost gives the necessary equipment to accomplish it.” NT Wright.  The meaning of the Pentecost must be attached to the Old Testament and the life of Jesus Christ, because that is how God revealed it and how the disciples understood it. And the Pentecost has deep rooted meaning for us in the present. But, the Pentecost is not a floating idea of “power of the Spirit” “free for all” to “grab and go”, “apply as you wish”. Nor is it an interesting history archived in the past. We must understand the Triune God, and the third person in the Trinity. We must see God's project plan aright through the Pentecost. This series will study the Bible sources, and discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to the church today, in terms of church's identity and mission vocation.              Pentecost publicly marks the transition from the old to the new covenant, and signifies the commencement of the ‘now' of the day of salvation (2 Cor 6:2). Pentecost is the epicenter, it ripples throughout the book of Acts, everywhere we see the Holy Spirit is manifested. Ferguson says, “The purpose for which the Spirit is given is nothing less than the reproduction of the image of God, …transformation into the likeness of Christ.” (Ferguson, The Holy Spirit, 92).              People throughout history and across Nepal have interpreted Pentecost to mean many things. Some think the Holy Spirit is a force to be reckoned with; power to receive and work with, be it for good things to do in the world here and now. There's so much confusion about the person, nature, and work of the Holy Spirit, therefore confusion about our vocation today.        In this series we will look at the meaning from the OT and the NT to understand what the Pentecost meant for the people then and means for us now. Our focus will be however, to understand what Pentecost means for us now as a church and our mission- vocation we're called to in this time and space.            Why did God give His Spirit to the church in time and context? Do we really know God the Holy Spirit? What is He here to do? How do we know and discern the Holy Spirit? What is He doing in the Church? What is the mission of the Church filled with the Holy Spirit?

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 129-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,707 on turnover of 8.7-billion N-T. The market closed moderatly higher on Wednesday on the back of last-ditch buying focusing on select electronics and old economy heavyweights. But turnover remained thin - with market watchers saying that's an indication that many investors are uneasy as the end of a 90-day pause on U-S tariffs is fast approaching. VP warns Taiwan and the US face 'bumps' in ongoing tariff talks Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim says she believes Taiwan and the U-S are having some "bumps" due to the potential imposition of sweeping tariffs on Taiwanese goods by Washington … …. but both sides are still talking with the hope of reaching a mutually acceptable solution. Hsiao made the comments at reception hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan to celebrate U-S Independence Day. Meanwhile, A-I-T Director Raymond Greene, said in his address that the U-S and Taiwan's economies are "well-positioned to help each other thrive (蓬勃發展), especially in new and critical technologies" … And Greene also praised Taiwan's expertise in high-tech, large-scale production saying its "the perfect match for innovative U-S drone companies." CDC reports 1st imported case of P. knowlesi malaria in 20 years The Centers for Disease Control is reporting Taiwan's first case of P. knowlesi malaria in 20 years. The strain is primarily found in Southeast Asia and the C-D-C says the case was imported. C-D-C spokesman Philip Luo says the patient began experiencing symptoms before entering Taiwan on June 19 and sought medical attention on June 25. He was diagnosed with malaria two days later and remains hospitalized. The new case has prompted (促使，提示) the C-D-C to lift the travel alert for the Philippines to Level 1 for malaria. US Freezes Some Weapons Shipments to Ukraine The White House has confirmed that the US has frozen the shipment of some air defense and precision guided weapons that were on track to be sent to Ukraine. Officials said the decision followed an assessment (評估) of U.S. stockpiles. Kate Fisher reports from Washington Indonesia Ferry Sinking Leaves Dozens Missing Rescuers are searching for 43 people missing in rough seas overnight after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. The ferry sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java's Ketapang port late Wednesday. The ferry carried 53 passengers, 12 crew members and 22 vehicles. Two bodies have been recovered and 20 were rescued, many of them unconscious after drifting in choppy (波浪滔滔的) waters for hours. Nine boats have been searching for the missing people. Japan Emporer to Honor WWII POWS in Mongolia Japan's Emperor Naruhito has announced plans to honor Japanese World War II prisoners during his visit to Mongolia next week. Speaking Wednesday, he highlighted the hardships faced by thousands of Japanese POWs who were captured (俘虜) after the Soviet Union declared war on Japan in 1945. Around 12-to-14-thousand prisoners were forced into labor under harsh (嚴酷的) conditions, with about 1,700 dying in Mongolia. Naruhito's visit marks the 80th anniversary of the war's end as he continues his efforts to promote peace. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7vm4c2 -- 打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7vm4hh 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 163-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,419 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market tumbled more than 300-points on Monday, as investor concerns over the strength of the New Taiwan dollar against the U-S dollar persisted and on the back of selling by foreign institutional investors. New national, local rules taking effect in Taiwan in July Several amended national regulations are gradually taking effect this month. They include the Central Weather Administration's wind strength forecast for coastal townships during typhoon season. The administration will also hold video conferences with the mayors and magistrates of coastal locations to address the difference in wind strength observed inland and around the coast. The move is part of efforts to provide local leaders with more information when contemplating (考慮) work and school suspensions. Meanwhile, The Ministry of the Interior will be carrying out inspections of air raid shelters beginning this month. That means buildings constructed with air raid shelters will need to be reported to the government and be subjected to safety inspections. The ministry says the safety checks are aimed at ensuring that the buildings will be up to standard for use by members of the general public during emergencies and drills. CWA issues heat alerts The Central Weather Administration has issued heat alerts for parts of the island today. "Orange" alerts are in effect for New Taipei City and Changhua - where the daily maximum temperature is forecast to reaches 36-degrees for three consecutive (連續的) days. While "Yellow" alerts have been issued for Taoyuan, Taichung, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Hualien - where the daily maximum temperature is forecast to reaches 36-degrees today. All of the alerts will remain in effect through late this afternoon. US Idaho New Info on Shootnig of Firefighters From the US…. Police have new information on the shooting deaths of two firefighters in Idaho. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. UK Investigation into Glastonbury Performance British police have launched a criminal investigation into a performance by rap-punk duo Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, when the group led chants of “death to the IDF,” or Israel Defense Forces. The U.S. State Department has revoked their visas, citing the performance as a “hateful tirade.” The BBC said it regretted livestreaming the act and called it antisemitic. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the chants (反复喊叫) as hate speech. Irish-language band Kneecap, which has been in the headlines for its pro-Palestinian stance, is also under investigation. Police said both performances have been recorded as public order incidents. Brazil National Museum Offers Sneak Peak Brazil's National Museum has offered a glimpse at its renovated building and collection. It comes two days before it reopens for visitors and seven years after a devastating fire destroyed it. Journalists and special guests previewed the renovated museum in Rio de Janeiro, where they could also see a large part of its 20-million-artifact collection. Brazil's Education Minister says the museum's complete renovation is slated for (預定的) completion by the end of 2027. He added that the reconstruction budget of almost $95 million is being split between public and private companies. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7thx5f 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7tp4va -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Gary answers a listener question about the parenthetical statement in the Gospels about "letting the reader understand." Other similar instances are also found in other areas of the NT. Were these something that was said originally, or were they added by the author as a clue to how to interpret the context? 

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 71-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,508 on turnover of 5.4-billion N-T. The market closed in positive territory on Friday, as investor concerns about U-S tariffs receded on the back of positive signs from Taiwan-US negotiations and as the Israel-Iran ceasefire remains in place - lessening worries about crude supplies. Taiwan and UK hold trade talks Annual trade talks between Taiwan and the U-K are underway in Taipei. The U-K delegation is being led by Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander. According to the British Office, Alexander is visiting Taiwan for two days, during which time he will meet with President Lai Ching-te and co-chair the trade talks with Taiwan's Deputy Economics Minister Cynthia Jiang. The British Office says Alexander will tour the Taiwan Space Agency in Hsinchu, engage (接合，互動) with representatives from British and Taiwanese businesses and witness the signing of three Enhanced Trade Partnership pillars between the U-K and Taiwan. Bad weather disrupts flights at Kaohsiung and Tainan airports And, Heavy rain on Sunday forced temporary suspensions of operations at Kaohsiung International Airport and Tainan Airport - disrupting multiple flights. According to the Civil Aviation Administration, Kaohsiung International Airport halted ground operations at 3:15PM and resumed service some 45-minutes later, affecting 12 flights. While Tainan Airport suspended ground operations from 4:41PM to 5:37PM, when two flights were impacted. The administration says flight delays could also affect other airports with connections to Tainan and has instructed terminals to notify passengers via bulletin boards, scrolling (捲動) displays and public announcements. US Senate Pushes Ahead with Trump Tax Break From the US….. The Senate is pushing ahead on President Donald Trump's tax break and spending cut plan AP correspondent Donna Warder reports Turkey Detains Dozens During Istanbul Pride Turkish authorities have detained over 50 people during Istanbul Pride on Sunday, continuing a decade-long crackdown on the event. A heavy police presence forced organizers to change gathering locations multiple times. Local media say 54 people were detained, including six lawyers. By Sunday evening, seven had been released, while 47 remained in custody (拘留). Istanbul Pride, once attracting tens of thousands, has been banned since 2015 as the government appeals to conservative supporters. France Cannes Bans Large Cruise Ships from Harbor The French city of Cannes is banning cruise ships carrying over 1,000 passengers from its harbor starting next year. The decision is part of a wider backlash against overtourism. City officials also cited concerns about pollution. Larger ships must use smaller boats to transfer visitors to the port. The new rules limit daily disembarkations (下船) to 6,000 passengers. Cannes is seeking to balance tourism's economic benefits while managing growing crowds. Cruise ship companies say such measures are counterproductive. Nearby Nice and other European cities have also introduced cruise ship restrictions recently. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 「親家JIA」19-27坪，全新落成，坐擁大安核心門牌。 350公尺達忠孝復興站，直通市府、機場、車站，850公尺接建國高架。 四大百貨、綠廊公園環繞，七分鐘生活圈涵蓋大潤發與市場，便利質感兼具。 城市菁英嚮往的私藏寓所，首選「親家JIA」，即刻入主 02-2772-6188。 https://sofm.pse.is/7tlfzu --

When James and John in their hostility suggested a drone strike on a Samaritan village because Elijah did something like that, Jesus rebuked them for their wrong spirit. From this story we learn that you can find things in the Bible that you cannot find in the spirit of Jesus.

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Pentecost Series: Church and Mission Mobilized by the Holy Spirit.kljq cfTdfn] kl/rfnLt d08nL / dL;g“Pentecost is the epicenter” The Holy Spirit, S. Ferguson  “Easter and Pentecost belong together. Easter commissions Jesus' followers to a task; Pentecost gives the necessary equipment to accomplish it.” NT Wright.  The meaning of the Pentecost must be attached to the Old Testament and the life of Jesus Christ, because that is how God revealed it and how the disciples understood it. And the Pentecost has deep rooted meaning for us in the present. But, the Pentecost is not a floating idea of “power of the Spirit” “free for all” to “grab and go”, “apply as you wish”. Nor is it an interesting history archived in the past. We must understand the Triune God, and the third person in the Trinity. We must see God's project plan aright through the Pentecost. This series will study the Bible sources, and discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to the church today, in terms of church's identity and mission vocation.              Pentecost publicly marks the transition from the old to the new covenant, and signifies the commencement of the ‘now' of the day of salvation (2 Cor 6:2). Pentecost is the epicenter, it ripples throughout the book of Acts, everywhere we see the Holy Spirit is manifested. Ferguson says, “The purpose for which the Spirit is given is nothing less than the reproduction of the image of God, …transformation into the likeness of Christ.” (Ferguson, The Holy Spirit, 92).              People throughout history and across Nepal have interpreted Pentecost to mean many things. Some think the Holy Spirit is a force to be reckoned with; power to receive and work with, be it for good things to do in the world here and now. There's so much confusion about the person, nature, and work of the Holy Spirit, therefore confusion about our vocation today.        In this series we will look at the meaning from the OT and the NT to understand what the Pentecost meant for the people then and means for us now. Our focus will be however, to understand what Pentecost means for us now as a church and our mission- vocation we're called to in this time and space.            Why did God give His Spirit to the church in time and context? Do we really know God the Holy Spirit? What is He here to do? How do we know and discern the Holy Spirit? What is He doing in the Church? What is the mission of the Church filled with the Holy Spirit?

Daily Dose of Hope June 24, 2025   Scripture - Matthew 16:13-28   Prayer:  Holy God, Thank you for this day and thank you for the ways you provide and care for us.  We rejoice in your powerful and mighty name.  As we read through the Scripture today and reflect on what it means for us, help us hear a new word from you.  Help us set aside the distractions of the day and really listen for your voice.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we are covering the second portion of Matthew 16.   Jesus has taken his disciples on a retreat of sorts, and they have traveled away from Judea, further north into Gentile territory.  Maybe it's to get away from the crowds, maybe it's so they can speak more freely.  Caesarea Philippi is pretty far north in Israel.  It was a quiet place at the headwaters of the Jordan River but also a place filled with idol worship and signs of Roman occupation everywhere.  And it's here that Jesus decides he is going to settle his identity with these men.  So he asks each of them, “Who do people say I am?”    Over the two years that the disciples had been with Jesus, people had all kinds of thoughts about who Jesus was.  Some thought he was the precursor to the Messiah, others (like King Herod) thought he was John the Baptist reincarnated, others thought he might be one of the prophets returned.  But Jesus presses them, “who do you say I am?”  Now, it doesn't matter what the others say – who is it you say I am?  That's really the question for all of us, isn't it.  It doesn't matter who others say Jesus is.  If I were to do a man on the street interview right now, I'm sure I'd get all kinds of answers to who is Jesus?  A teacher, a healer, a crazy person, Son of God, the Savior.  But it doesn't matter what others say, what matters is what you believe and what YOU say about Jesus.  And that's what Jesus is asking his disciples.  What do you say about me?  What are you willing to confess about me?  This was really a rubber meets the road question for them, as it is for us.  What are you willing to confess about me, to others, publicly?   Jesus asked all of them but it was Peter who spoke up.  And he says, “You are the Messiah, Son of the Living God.”  The word Messiah means anointed one or God's anointed.  And the term “Messiah” was the Hebrew word for God's anointed, the term “Christ” was the Greek word for it.  Messiah and Christ mean the same thing, different languages.  I know this might come as a surprise to some of us but Christ is not Jesus' last name.  It is a title.  And Peter is giving Jesus this title, you are the Messiah, the anointed one.   What's the big deal with being anointed?  In ancient Israel, when someone was given a position of authority, oil was poured on his head to signify his being set apart for God's service. I Samuel 10:1 is an example, Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the Lord anointed you ruler over his inheritance?  Kings, priests, and prophets were anointed in this way. Anointing was a symbolic act to indicate God's choosing.  Although the literal meaning of anointed refers to the application of oil, it can also refer to being chosen or set apart by God, even if oil is not literally used.  So, Peter is saying you are the anointed one, chosen, set apart by God, the Messiah.   But there is more to this.  Throughout the OT, there are many, many verses that point to the Messiah delivering the Hebrew people from captivity, from pagan kings.  The Jews expected the Messiah to deliver them from Roman occupation via military might.  That was the expectation.  The Christ, the Messiah is the one who God sent to deliver his people, to make things right for them – the one they had been waiting for hundreds of years.  So when Peter says this, you are the Messiah, he probably doesn't quite understand how Jesus is going to deliver them.  No one really got it that the Messiah would be the one to deliver people, not from the Roman occupiers, but from their own sin.    Peter says that Jesus is Messiah but then he says that Jesus is the Son of the living God.  Just to clarify something, in the OT, there are a number of men, particularly prophets, who are called a son of God.  That was not an uncommon title for a Godly man.  But that is not what Peter is saying, Peter says that Jesus is THE son of the living God.    Let's clarify something here because I think we can get confused - Jesus is not God's Son in the sense of a human father and a son. God did not get married and have a son. God did not mate with Mary and, together with her, produce a son. Jesus is God's Son in the sense that He is GOD in human form – John 1:1, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  Keep in mind, the term “Word” is referring to Jesus.  Jesus was there in the beginning.  Jesus was there with God in the beginning.  Jesus was there with God and Jesus is God.  Brain cramping yet?  Let's read v. 14, The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.  So, the “Word”, Jesus, became human and lived among us.  Of course, that is the Christmas story, Jesus became a human being, was born to a woman named Mary, who became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.  When the angel comes to Mary in Luke and explains the situation, he tells her that this holy one you will give birth to will be called the Son of God.   This clearly separates Jesus from the prophets. He is not a son of God but the Son of the living God.  Jesus walks with a very distinct, specific authority.  I mean, look at his miracles.  He heals people with a word or touch.  He rebukes a storm and it listens to him.  He could read people's minds.  He raises Lazurus from the dead.  He doesn't argue with demons.  Think about it – when Jesus encounters a demon, they tremble.  Colossians 1, The son is the image of the invisible God…  He walks in a distinct, divine authority.  Because he is the Son of the living God – the second person of the Godhead.    So, Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the Living God, and he is Lord.  I didn't count this myself, but I read that Jesus is referred to as Lord almost 300 times in the New Testament.  Lord was the most common title for Jesus in the early church.  Why is that significant?  When the Hebrew Bible, what we call the OT, was translated from Hebrew to Greek, the term Yahweh (which was the Hebrew word for God) was translated to Lord in the NT.  That means, to say that Jesus is Lord is to say that Jesus is God.  It is saying that Jesus is divine – he is God – and Caesar is NOT, a claim that was quite dangerous at the time.    To say that Jesus is Lord means that Jesus has claim over all things; he is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  He is LORD over all things – over the cosmos, over the whole earth, over all nations and their leaders, he is Lord over Vladimir Putin, he is Lord over Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, he is Lord over all the celebrities in Hollywood, he is Lord over Florida and Brandon, he is Lord over each of us.    Now, here is where I'm going to get kind of personal.  At least I'm giving a warning.  What I've found working in ministry is that people like the idea of Jesus as Savior.  Yes, I've said yes to Jesus as my Savior so I'm going to heaven.  That feels good and it should.  But man, do people struggle with this concept that Jesus is Lord.  Because saying Jesus is Lord is one step further.  It's saying that he is Lord over everything and he is Lord over my family and me.  That means, I defer to him in every area of my life.  I trust him with everything.  That means, before I make a decision, I ask Jesus for his will.  It means I have given my job over to him, my children and grandchildren over to him; it means I have given the words I speak, my actions, my thoughts over to Jesus.  My finances belong to him.  That means that tithing isn't an issue because, well, it all belongs to Jesus anyway.  I have no claim on my life.  I belong to Jesus.    I struggled with this for years.  In a culture that tells us that its all about us, how hard WE work, the fruits of our labor, its OUR money, OUR children, OUR lives.  Maybe it sounds weird, but turning over my money to Lord Jesus wasn't that difficult.  I made a decision.  We are supposed to tithe so we are going to do it and I had been around people who tithed for a long time.  What was hard for me was giving my marriage to Jesus, giving my kids to Jesus.  I might have had a bit of a control issue.  And if you have a control issue – teenagers will humble you.  And it was in the midst of some real struggles that I just turned it all over to him.  They are your kids first, Lord.  They were never mine to begin with.  If I make it sounds easy, it isn't but it's life changing.  It's a shift in perspective that really brings a tremendous amount of peace.  Alright, that was pretty important, but so is the next portion of text.  Jesus is beginning to reveal to the disciples that he will die; he will be leaving them.  They aren't quite getting it.  And when they do get a hint of where he is going, Peter isn't happy.  And the Scripture says that Peter took Jesus aside and rebuked him.  Here is where we miss something significant in English.  In the Greek, this word rebuke is much stronger.  Peter is really laying into Jesus here, saying “This is not the way it's going to be.  You are supposed to be the messiah who saves us from the Romans. This is not what we signed up for.”  And Jesus' response to him is interesting.  Jesus rebukes Peter right back, same word in the Greek, and says, “Get behind me, Satan!”  He tells him that he is setting his mind on human things, not on the things of God.  This is one of those moments in Scripture that highlights the vast distance between us and God. Though Jesus is God with us (he was God in human form), we cannot tame him or make him over into our image. We would like a savior who is a winner, and one who makes us winners, but Jesus insists on identifying with the lowliest of losers. He will allow himself to be judged and condemned as a blasphemer by Jewish religious leaders. He will allow himself to be mocked, tortured, and executed as a criminal by the Romans. And that's not all. Jesus actually expects his disciples to follow him on this path of suffering and death.  After telling them that they don't understand the mind of God, he says this very hard thing, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life[f] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.  We tend to think of taking up our cross as dealing with really annoying circumstances.  In Jesus' day, no one thought of beating one's cross as a persistent annoyance or burden. So bearing our cross does not mean we need to have patience with difficult neighbors or coworkers.  Furthermore, Jesus is not talking about the suffering that is part of living in a broken world, things like serious illnesses, broken relationships, and even natural disasters. That isn't what he is talking about.  Nor is he telling us to seek out suffering or martyrdom. We don't have to become monks and live in the desert.  Jesus did not go seeking suffering, although he ended up having to endure it for his mission.  To a person in the first century, the cross meant one thing and one thing only: death by crucifixion. And the Romans made the people who were about to be killed carry their own cross to the execution location.  It was humiliating and horribly painful and the condemned person had no choice but to submit. Bearing one's cross was and is a show of complete and utter submission. A call to bear one's cross as part of following Jesus, then, is a call to be as submitted to Christ as the condemned criminal was to his death.  When Jesus says this, he's claiming authority. Following Christ means disowning the self and giving allegiance to him instead. And it means giving him allegiance down to the very depths of our being.   Are you willing to surrender all to follow Jesus?  What needs to change in your life and thinking to be more consistent with the ways of Jesus Christ? Blessings, Pastor Vicki      

本集節目由【方格子 Vocus｜美股韭菜王】贊助播出 如果你有在投資美股，那麼我當然推薦 FB 粉專 8 萬追蹤者、擁有十多年美股投資經驗的「美股韭菜王」。這並不是因為業配的關係，而是一個長年讀者的經驗分享。 第一次注意到「美股韭菜王」疫情期間，當時人們無不緊盯著聯準會，並對其隻字片語做各種解讀（或超譯）。當時我就發現在眾多論述中「美股韭菜王」最能讓我掌握脈絡，也因此成為他的粉絲。 之後幾年間，「美股韭菜王」的內容越來越多、也越來越廣，除了必備的總經分析以外，還跨入了籌碼分析（例如 BofA 基金經理人分析）、個股財報，以及產業分析。然而，最難能可貴的，是貫串這一切內容的冷靜，以及基於數字與事實的評析。這在大部分的投資相關內容中都屬難得。 我最佩服 Allen（作者名）的是，他其實本業已經很忙了，卻還能穩定的輸出大量內容，包括：

但隔層螢幕就可以比誰都嗨 今天飽妮來示範I人跟T人的組合會有多變態(是冷靜啦) 以及當影評的好玩與辛苦的地方 本集 NOW 什麼？

Jesus is creating a new humanity by breathing the breath of life upon the Church, just as God in the beginning breathed the breath of life upon a pile of dirt to create the first humanity. This breath of life is the Holy Spirit. Our part in all this is to develop a posture of openness and receptivity to God the Holy Spirit. We want to be the kind of people who welcome the Holy Spirit on a regular basis. As Christians we remain open to receive the Holy Spirit primarily for two things: transformation and empowerment.

1 Corinthians 9Sunday, June 22, 2025New Testament

Vince and Belz react to and recap the 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia basically immediately after the final whistle. Richards comes up big. Tillman keeps building his NT chops. Most everybody else had a forgettable night and the Saudi opponents treated Arfsten like Shaq at the top of the key. Send us a voicemail: www.speakpipe.com/ScuffedPodcast Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Review every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons also get access to some video of clips we discuss on the show, our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedAlso, check out Boots on the Ground, our USWNT-focused spinoff podcast headed up by Tara and Vince. They are cooking over there, you can listen here: https://boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com

On this episode of News Time, we'll meet some globetrotting soccer players from Wollongong and a dinosaur who travelled to South Australia! We'll then hear an amazing story of lives improved thanks to important surgeries in Katherine, NT.Quiz Questions1. What is the name of the Spanish soccer club the kids trained at?2. How big are subalpine woolly rats?3. What is the name of the Saltasaurus dinosaur Mascot?4. What remote community did the Indigenous and Remote Eye Service go to?5. What new skill have some cockatoos in Western Sydney park learnt?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow many eyes received cataract treatment?Answers1. Real Madrid2. The size of a small dog3. Milano4. Katherine, Northern Territory5. How to use a bubbler/water fountainBonus Tricky Answer27 eyes

• Promo for Jeff's Bagel Run and Summer of Sips drinks • Use #TDBagel for monthly giveaways • Show opens from the Just Call Mo Studio • Savannah Boan joins in-studio, plays Deadpool pinball, shares disco aunt story • Talks Chirag, South Carolina roots, and jumping a train to get to work • Addresses fan misconceptions about past absences—just scheduling, no drama • Wildlife influencer and Gatorland rep discusses needing credit in conservation • Dan jokes about craving credit like his dad; influencer culture toxicity discussed • Savannah blocks trolls to avoid bandwagon hate; Dan never blocks • Savannah meets Tom & Dan fans at Gatorland, praises niche wildlife creators • Girl becomes cicada influencer; cicadas vs. toxic lubber grasshoppers clarified • Savannah named official Tom & Dan wildlife correspondent • Fans fabricate drama between her and Chris Gillette; they made joint video to clarify • Savannah gets strange DMs; impersonated online by teen scammer feeding fake gators • Legal action taken; catfishing dangers highlighted • Recognized at LAX; has met celebs through reptile work • Praise for Steve Irwin's no-gimmick fame; Savannah's voice and tattoos make her stand out • Grew up around monster trucks; dad built Carolina Crusher • Ran away at 16 to work as Cinderella; ended up partying with Billy Idol • Shares awkward Nick Swardson encounter and better meeting with TJ Miller • Treats celebs like regular people; most aren't that weird • Presented croc talk to Aussie scientists, forced them to take selfies • Sees herself as bridge between science, zoos, and public • Push to make conservation engaging and accessible • Mentions viral gator dummy video and Gatorland Global travels • Visited Australia, Jamaica, Cuba, Belize, Mexico; missed India trip due to COVID • South Africa trip included rhino dehorning and friend Dingo's death by snakebite • Rhino horns removed via helicopter-assisted vet crew; antiseptic and tags applied • Explains wild dogs' gruesome hunts and lion mating patterns • Lions tranquilized with baited zebra for contraceptives and blood work • Rhino and lion work brought staff to tears; sacrifice explained • Initiation involved drinking elephant dung water with venomous death adder nearby • Close elephant encounter; kicked beer can nearly provoked it • Savannah values rare access to behind-the-scenes wildlife work • Gatorland audience fades if crocs not involved; one panther there hates her • Story of wild gator leaping into a tree for birds • Modern humans are soft compared to wild animals in constant survival mode • Vote for Gatorland as Best Theme Park in Orlando Weekly • JustCallMoe.com promo and upcoming Cimarron Skateway event • Savannah's close inyala encounter at lodge; laid next to her, ate TP, watched TV • Contracted African tick bite fever; symptoms appeared back in U.S. • Got botfly from Cuban tree rat; missed its emergence on camera • Talk on authenticity in wildlife media; Bear Grylls faked past survival content • Dangerous boat encounter with hippos; they walk riverbeds and kill more than crocs • Raised pet hippo story ends in tragedy; maturity turns animals aggressive • Savannah balances kid-friendly content with high-risk animal work • Marine Corps background and past goal of air traffic control • Struggles of influencer life—millions of views but under a million subs • Running a show or channel requires nonstop work behind the scenes • Tom's family trip to Sweden; Savannah recalls chaotic Times Square • Drew Barrymore show visit; connected more with Ross Mathews • Some newsrooms felt hostile; entertainer mode helps smooth tension • Praises Orlando and Florida for supporting weird local talent • Cuba is her favorite place; Northern Australia is a close second • Crocodiles are more dangerous than gators; Australia's wildness fascinates her • Australians question trips to NT unless for crocs; she loves the remoteness • Got lost finding the studio; invited to return anytime ### **Social Media:**   [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)

In a world where fear, division, and isolation often feel like the norm—what if love became our home? What if, at the center of the universe, there isn't just chaos or power… but a holy relationship?On Trinity Sunday, we explore the image of God revealed through Jesus—one God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. A God who invites us out of the house of fear and into the house of love where's a seat at the table for everyone. 

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 44 Gary discusses Bible prophecy and timing. Making predictions about the future is easy if the events are hundreds or thousands of years in the future. There is no way to verify the veracity of the "prophet," which means there's no way to enforce Deuteronomy 13 & 18 and the test of the prophet. The NT is very clear that the events it is speaking about are "soon" to take place.

¿Qué pasaría si pudieras acceder a los principios mentales que convirtieron a un vendedor de libros online en el hombre más rico del mundo?¿Y si esos mismos principios pudieran transformar tu forma de liderar, innovar y construir tu negocio?En este episodio analizamos Vende como Bezos (The Bezos Blueprint, 2022) de Carmine Gallo, un libro que decodifica los métodos de comunicación y liderazgo que Jeff Bezos utilizó para construir Amazon desde cero hasta convertirla en un imperio global.No se trata solo de estrategias empresariales. Se trata de un sistema completo de pensamiento que cualquier emprendedor puede aplicar, sin importar el tamaño de su negocio. A lo largo del episodio descubrirás:Los 4 pilares del sistema Bezos que transforman ideas en imperiosCómo escribir para pensar mejor y por qué los PowerPoints están prohibidos en AmazonEl arte de simplificar lo complejo para que cualquiera entienda tu visiónTécnicas de storytelling que convierten datos aburridos en narrativas irresistiblesCómo construir una cultura de innovación donde el fracaso es parte del éxitoY por supuesto, te comparto ejemplos reales de cómo estos principios se aplican tanto en Amazon como en otros negocios exitosos, además de un plan de acción específico para que empieces a implementarlos desde mañana mismo en tu empresa.Porque al final, el verdadero blueprint de Bezos no es sobre tecnología o logística. Es sobre cómo pensar, comunicar y liderar de forma diferente.