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Hadith 51 - The Obstinate are Ruined by Al-Maqasid

Hadith 56 - The Obstinate are Ruined by Al-Maqasid

Read OnlineThe chief priests assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.' And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” Matthew 28:12–14The Lord of all rose from the grave, conquering sin and death, making it possible for us all to share in His glorious Resurrection! Death had lost. Satan had lost. The corrupt religious leaders had lost. And all those who believed in Jesus now had their eternal hope renewed. Sadly, though, what was the greatest victory ever known for humanity, a victory that opened the doors to eternal glory for all who believe, could not be accepted by the chief priests and elders of the people. They saw to His death, and, now that He had risen, they scrambled to do all they could to hide that truth.Pride is hard to overcome. When a person professes they are right, when in fact they are wrong, and when they are then confronted with their error, the sin of pride will inevitably tempt them to further sin. This is what we see today in this passage from our Gospel. The chief priests and elders were informed by the soldiers that when the women came to the tomb early in the morning, there was a great earthquake, and they saw an angel of the Lord descend from Heaven, roll back the stone, and sit on it. When they saw this, “The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men” (Matthew 28:4). And after they heard the angel tell the women that Jesus had risen, the guards went off to tell the chief priests and elders.After all the miracles and powerful preaching of Jesus, you would think that the chief priests and elders would have believed. But they didn't. And then, after hearing the testimony of these soldiers, you would think they would have fallen on their knees, repented of their hardness of hearts, and come to believe. But they didn't. They doubled down in their sin and added sin upon sin.Some forms of sin can more easily be admitted, especially sins of weakness. When one is weak and falls, it may not be always easy to overcome that sin in the future, but it is easier to acknowledge it as sin when it is caused by human weakness. But a sin of weakness is much different than a sin of obstinate pride. Obstinate pride is not only hard to overcome, it's hard to admit. It's hard to admit our sin when it is based on our obstinacy and pride. As a result, this type of sin often leads to other sins such as ongoing deception, manipulation and anger. This is illustrated by these chief priests and elders. But if you can humble yourself and admit your sin when it comes from your pride, that humility can have a powerful and transformative effect upon your life.Reflect, today, upon these chief priests and elders of the people. Try to ponder their hardness of heart and the sad situation they found themselves in as they attempted to cover up their error and sin. Resolve never to fall into this form of sin yourself. However, if this is a struggle for you, seek humility so that you can be freed of this heavy burden by the grace of the Resurrection of our Lord.My resurrected Lord, You conquered sin and death and brought forth new life for all who believe in You. Give me the grace, dear Jesus, to never allow my sin of pride to keep me from being open to the glorious and transforming action You desire to do in my life. Please give me the gift of humility so that I may always turn from my sin and turn to You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Resurrection by Piero della Francesca., license Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA 2.0)Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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The first Portuguese surfer to ever qualify for the Championship Tour, surfing legend Tiago Pires joins us on The Lineup. Calling in from his post-competitive venture, Twin Fin Agency, Tiago takes us through his transition from World Tour competitor to athlete management, social media strategy, and event organization. He opens up about the mental toll of his final year on tour, how fatherhood shifted his perspective, and what it was like growing up as a surfer in 1990s Lisbon. We dive into Supertubos ahead of the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Presented by Corona Cero, breaking down what makes the wave so unpredictable, the conditions to expect, and who's looking dangerous in the lineup. Tiago also takes us back to his roots—overcoming childhood fear of the ocean, the stoke from catching his first wave, and the relentless drive that pushed him from Portugal's small surf scene to international success. We wrap things up with answering your Instagram questions and a rapid-fire Lightning Round. Learn more about Tiago here and follow him here Play WSL CT Fantasy contest and join The Lineup Podcast Mega League for a chance to win! Terms and Conditions apply. Stay tuned for the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Presented By Corona Cero, Mar 15 - 25. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. **Visit this page if you've been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and would like to volunteer or donate. Our hearts are with  you.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2GG Best Of: Obstinate Daughter Fire on Sullivans by Two Girls and a Guy

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On a vacation trip with his wife in their Cherokee Arrow, FLYING Magazine columnist Les Abend experienced the dreaded zero charge indication on his panel. He was VFR on top and would have to fly into the clouds to get to an airport. Would his battery have enough juice to keep the panel going? What happened? And why did it happen again on the same trip?

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They're all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the challenge of leading people who trust themselves too much, and trust themselves, well, not at all. Gregory helps us understand how to help them grow beyond their current situation. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the obstinate and the fickle are to be admonished.

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A new MP3 sermon from Countryside Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Obstinate Rebellion or Eternal Grace Subtitle: Genesis Speaker: Rev Dave Kinney Broadcaster: Countryside Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/14/2024 Bible: Genesis 10 Length: 41 min.

Readers' Club | OBSTINATE AND PLIABLE | Pilgrim's Progress | July 7 2024 by GospelBells

A new MP3 sermon from Garst Mill Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Chilling Curse of an Obstinate Heart Subtitle: Acts Speaker: James W. Clark Broadcaster: Garst Mill Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/16/2024 Bible: Acts 21:17-40 Length: 50 min.

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The chief priests assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.' And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” Matthew 28:12–14The Lord of all rose from the grave, conquering sin and death, making it possible for us all to share in His glorious Resurrection! Death had lost. Satan had lost. The corrupt religious leaders had lost. And all those who believed in Jesus now had their eternal hope renewed. Sadly, though, what was the greatest victory ever known for humanity, a victory that opened the doors to eternal glory for all who believe, could not be accepted by the chief priests and elders of the people. They saw to His death, and, now that He had risen, they scrambled to do all they could to hide that truth.Pride is hard to overcome. When a person professes they are right, when in fact they are wrong, and when they are then confronted with their error, the sin of pride will inevitably tempt them to further sin. This is what we see today in this passage from our Gospel. The chief priests and elders were informed by the soldiers that when the women came to the tomb early in the morning, there was a great earthquake, and they saw an angel of the Lord descend from Heaven, roll back the stone, and sit on it. When they saw this, “The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men” (Matthew 28:4). And after they heard the angel tell the women that Jesus had risen, the guards went off to tell the chief priests and elders.After all the miracles and powerful preaching of Jesus, you would think that the chief priests and elders would have believed. But they didn't. And then, after hearing the testimony of these soldiers, you would think they would have fallen on their knees, repented of their hardness of hearts, and come to believe. But they didn't. They doubled down in their sin and added sin upon sin.Some forms of sin can more easily be admitted, especially sins of weakness. When one is weak and falls, it may not be always easy to overcome that sin in the future, but it is easier to acknowledge it as sin when it is caused by human weakness. But a sin of weakness is much different than a sin of obstinate pride. Obstinate pride is not only hard to overcome, it's hard to admit. It's hard to admit our sin when it is based on our obstinacy and pride. As a result, this type of sin often leads to other sins such as ongoing deception, manipulation and anger. This is illustrated by these chief priests and elders. But if you can humble yourself and admit your sin when it comes from your pride, that humility can have a powerful and transformative effect upon your life. Reflect, today, upon these chief priests and elders of the people. Try to ponder their hardness of heart and the sad situation they found themselves in as they attempted to cover up their error and sin. Resolve never to fall into this form of sin yourself. However, if this is a struggle for you, seek humility so that you can be freed of this heavy burden by the grace of the Resurrection of our Lord. My resurrected Lord, You conquered sin and death and brought forth new life for all who believe in You. Give me the grace, dear Jesus, to never allow my sin of pride to keep me from being open to the glorious and transforming action You desire to do in my life. Please give me the gift of humility so that I may always turn from my sin and turn to You. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: Resurrection by Piero della Francesca, via flickr

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Dinner for Shoes is a podcast hosted by Sarah Wasilak, a fashion and food enthusiast with her mouth full. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode.  In episode 16, Obstinate Daughter + Opposite Sisters, Sarah introduces viewers to her younger sister Rachel, who resides in Charleston with her fiancée Megan (our Dinner for Shoes producer!) and their three cats, The Three Potter Paws. Together, Sarah and Rachel discuss the ways in which their styles have grown completely different through the years. They look at old photos and comment hilariously on each other's outfits, Rachel judges Sarah's high school fashion in a round of rapid fire, and they enjoy their favorite dish — Farro Piccolo from The Obstinate Daughter on Sullivan's Island in South Carolina. At the end of the episode, viewers get to meet Bellatrix Lestrange (the cat version), and Rachel shares a personal story about how she stayed true to expressing herself through her clothing while growing up. Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you've been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don't hesitate to send a DM or an email. Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions. Follow Dinner for Shoes: @dinnerforshoes on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube  Follow host Sarah Wasilak: @slwasz on Instagram  Follow producer Megan Kai: @megankaii on Instagram  Get in touch: dinnerforshoes@gmail.com To make this video more accessible, check out YouDescribe, a web-based platform that offers a free audio description tool for viewers who are blind or visually impaired.  THIS DINNER Farro Piccolo from The Obstinate Daughter in Sullivan's Island, SC THESE SHOES Nike Court Legacy Next Nature RACHEL'S OUTFIT Vintage PacSun shirt American Eagle Khaki Midi Short (3332-6155) Lameybrt Seashell Conch Surfer Choker Necklace SARAH'S OUTFIT Khy Cropped Raw Hem Rib Tank Zara sequin skirt (sold out) Vans Sk8-Hi Shoe in Black (1133) Gnoce Simple Gold Name Necklace (BRNS19) THESE CHAPTERS 0:00 - WHO IS RACHEL WASILAK? 2:20 - SISTERS WITH DIFFERENT STYLE 6:10 - WHEN WE WERE YOUNG 14:52 - FARRO PICCOLO: THE BEST DISH IN EXISTENCE 19:39 - RAPID FIRE: RACH JUDGES SARAH'S OUTFITS 27:36 - FIANCÉE FASHION 30:20 - OUR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS 33:07 - USING CLOTHES TO EXPRESS OURSELVES 37:30 - MEET BELLATRIX LESTRANGE, THE CAT  THIS PRODUCTION is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak. is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai. is tech supervised by Nick Zanetis. includes photos in chronological order by Sarah Wasilak, disneytouristblog.com via Google Images, wdwmagic.twit.pics via Google Images, Megan Kai, and Alexander Shi @shilexphotography on Instagram. references Tusker House Restaurant in Disney World, The Crystal Palace in Disney World, Christmas Pom Margarita recipe via Dayna Ferraro @styledbydaises on Instagram, Jess Sims's Saturday 60 Peloton Workout, Woxer underwear, and Solid & Striped swimwear. is made with love. *Please note, Zara products were ordered previous to backlash surrounding the brand's “The Jacket” campaign, which has been removed. Dinner for Shoes does not condone any references, intentional or not, to violence. Our hearts are with those affected by the war between Israel and Hamas and the genocide in Gaza. Furthermore, we are sending love to innocent people everywhere and praying for peace. 

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Isaiah is a challenging book to study and even more challenging to understand. Many people avoid it because of its length, its prophetic language or its difficulty to understand without historical knowledge. These are certainly challenges, but Isaiah is too important a book NOT to read. Yes, it can be challenging, long and difficult to grasp in context, but this study will take you through that and help guide you on your way to becoming familiar with some of the most important prophecies in the Bible. This study will cover the first half of Isaiah. Because there is no cohesive narrative within Isaiah; it is a collection of prophetic words to various nations at different times; we are breaking it up in half to make it easier to digest. In this study, we will look at Isaiah chapters 1-33. From this study, you will gain the necessary historical background, insights into what has been fulfilled and what has not and all that you need to keep reading and know God's Word through the Prophet Isaiah. -----------LINKS----------Support 10WB on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/10weekbibleThe 10 Week Bible - http://www.10WeekBible.comTwitter: @DarrenHibbs - https://twitter.com/DarrenHibbsSign up for my newsletter - http://www.darrenhibbs.comGet a copy of the 10 Week Bible Study today - https://www.amazon.com/Darren-Hibbs/e/B00B4I47CE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=darrenhcom0a-20&linkId=401f3d79974c70929517936977e32df9My other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUU0XHSHuhSyN8qk-7efYgSupport the show

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss another busy week in Second Amendment news: Larry Vickers pleading guilty to serious weapons charges, including violations of weapons sanctions; Judge Benitez again ruling in favor of the 2nd Amendment, this time about  California's assault weapons ban; the head of a New York Gun Violence Prevention group arrested on gun and drug charges; Canada's "assault weapon amnesty" is being extended until after the 2025 election; Alec Baldwin will be charged for homicide, again; and a fatal shooting in Brussels shows the futility of gun prohibition. Finally, David discusses defense, both in Israel and at home. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic: Speer Gold Dot G2 Review Former police chiefs in North Carolina and North Dakota are among five people indicted by DOJ for conspiracy to illegally buy machine guns and other regulated firearms US v. Vickers: Larry Vickers Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Illegally Acquire Machine Guns Rob Romano on Twitter: Larry Vickers pleads guilty to federal charges for violating US sanctions on Russia and conspiring with two police chiefs to fraudulently obtain machine guns SAF VICTORY: FED. JUDGE DECLARES CAL.SEMI-AUTO BAN UNCONSTITUTIONAL Head of NYC anti-violence program pleads guilty to drug, gun charges Liberals delay 'buyback' to expropriate 'assault-style' firearms until after next election Alec Baldwin to be recharged with involuntary manslaughter in Rust shooting ISIS rampage in Brussels illustrates futility of gun control Brussels shootings: Gunman who killed two Swedes shot dead by police Gun Lovers and Other Strangers: FBI Hate Crime Data Inbar Lieberman Israel Music Festival Attack Jewish People and Trust Munich Clip Brena Bock Author Page David Bock Author Page Team And More  

Sign up for Data Mesh Understanding's free roundtable and introduction programs here: https://landing.datameshunderstanding.com/Please Rate and Review us on your podcast app of choice!If you want to be a guest or give feedback (suggestions for topics, comments, etc.), please see hereEpisode list and links to all available episode transcripts here.Provided as a free resource by Data Mesh Understanding / Scott Hirleman. Get in touch with Scott on LinkedIn if you want to chat data mesh.Transcript for this episode (link) provided by Starburst. See their Data Mesh Summit recordings here and their great data mesh resource center hereScott Hawkins' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hawkins-8934393/In this episode, Scott interviewed Scott Hawkins, Principal Data Architect at ITV. Scott views data mesh as a mechanism for change. Your company culture and your understanding of it are crucial to establishing data mesh well, driving that buy-in. Ask yourself: what challenges does data mesh actually address and hopefully solve, how will it impact the business not the tech, and what does it change. Your organization might not be ready for data mesh. Or a specific domain might not be ready. And that's okay! As ITV moved forward, they found a "good enough" solution via a global ID. It's not perfect, there might be some overlap - such as one person might have a different global ID for their online subscription versus their broadcast subscription - but it is far better than what they were doing. And it allows for interoperability/joins across the data. This is a big improvement - don't let perfect be the enemy of good or done.One thing working for ITV is deploying a "team-in-a-box" to help domains move forward - similar to an internal consulting team. Each situation is different so each box they are given is different. The team-in-a-box concept also means it is somewhat easier to build common best practices internally. Coming to the table with defaults has really helped ITV. Per Scott, there are 3 good ways to drive buy-in for the domain teams: At the senior level - so it trickles down as the management for the team is bought in.Via a strong carrot - solve a problem for them as a kind of quid quo pro / mutually beneficial solution. Trying to solve an unrelated problem will drive lower buy-in.Work on realigning the team KPIs/OKRs with the senior leaders to actually realign incentives. Continuing on the driving buy-in, Scott recommends working with the domain managers to generate a viable/valuable carrot for the entire team. Explain to those leaders why it matters, work with the leaders to revamp the KPIs if the KPIs are getting in the way of delivering a good data product. This is why exec-level buy-in is so crucial - it is pretty hard to start modifying team KPIs/OKRs...

In this Sermon about forgiveness we look again at Luke 15, the story of the prodigal son. This story is full of wisdom, and one of the things God is trying to tell us is, that forgiveness is not a soft option. It is an obligation of grace that God has shown us. We see ourselves a certain way but the Father sees us differently. We pray you'll, not only be encouraged by this sermon about forgiveness, but that you'll resolve to forgive those who have wronged you. If you enjoy our content please like this video and consider subscribing to our channel. To support the work and worship of Redeemer, please consider supporting us by giving a tax deductible gift at the link below. https://pushpay.com/g/redeemerchurchrockwall

Listen as Will Faires preaches a sermon called God's Great Mercy for Obstinate Sinners from Romans 11.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 2, 2023 is: obstinate • AHB-stuh-nut • adjective Obstinate at its most basic means "stubborn." It describes people who refuse to change their behavior or ideas in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion, and it describes things that are not easily fixed, removed, or dealt with. // The project that had been the group's main focus for weeks was temporarily stymied by one obstinate member's refusal to compromise. // The planning committee discussed ways to mitigate the obstinate problem of gentrification. See the entry > Examples: "... [Louise Bates] Ames has an uncanny way of capturing the essence of children at different developmental stages, and when you understand that it is your child's work to behave this way, that the behavior is serving growth and maturity, you are less likely to try to squash it. For instance, when you've nicely asked your 2-year-old to stop jumping on the couch and they look you in the eyes and keep jumping? It's helpful to know that this obstinate behavior is normal and is not a reason to double-down or punish your child. Instead, speak less, redirect and provide other things for your child to jump on." — Meghan Leahy, The Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 Did you know? English has no shortage of words to describe stubbornness, and obstinate is one you might want to latch onto. It suggests an unreasonable persistence and is often used negatively to describe someone who is unwilling to change course or to give up a belief or plan. Animals can be obstinate, too—for instance, say, a beloved pet cat that refuses to get out of your easy chair when you want to sit down. Such an example makes a lot of sense with regard to obstinate's history, too: the word traces back to a combination of the Latin prefix ob-, meaning “in the way,” and a word related to stare, meaning "to stand." But if you're adamant about describing Whiskers' stubborn behavior in more faunal terms, allow us to suggest bullheaded, dogged, or mulish.

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Obstinate and mindlessBlock of Stone,Lying hereOn this green moss,Oblivious of rain and dew,Immune to frost and snow.How many times has this gardenFlourished and Decayed!How often have these flowers and treesBloomed and Faded!Just ask old Mr. Stone -He remembers it all!-Zheng BanqiaoSupport the show

Lady Catherine makes a visit to Longbourn in Chapter 56 of Pride and Prejudice. Vanessa and Lauren discuss how Lizzy wins the argument and whether Lady Catherine is the true villain of the book.Dr. Susan Fraiman joins us at the end of the episode to discuss Lizzy's obstinacy in this chapter. Our next episode is May 19th, covering chapters 57 + 58. ---Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $2/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the primary ways we stop the Mercy of God from entering into our lives is through obstinacy. Specifically, when we obstinately hold onto our own opinion, as a result of our pride, and therefore fail to be open to the truth, we shut the door to grace. This is a particularly dangerous sin because obstinacy, by its very definition, implies there is an unwillingness to repent and change. The obstinate person remains, day after day, year after year, closed to the grace of God. The only cure for an obstinate heart is humility before the Truth of God. Coming to God, with a sincerely open heart, ready and willing to change our convictions the moment He speaks, is the first step to being rid of this sin. Humble yourself by listening, setting aside your own firm opinion, being open and willing to change. This may be difficult at first, but you will be truly grateful you did (See Diary #560).What are you obstinate about? Is there a long-standing thought you hold against another? Is there something that you are convinced you are right on? Make sure that God feels the same way. Seek, today, to be open to change. The first step is to ask the Lord to open your eyes to see. The second step is to let yourself see this tendency within your heart.Lord, I know I am obstinate. I see it within my soul. I hold on to my will and refuse to listen to others out of pride. Give me the grace of an open mind that I may shed my stubbornness. Help me to humble myself before You and others and help me to be ready and willing to listen to Your Truth. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: www.divinemercy.lifeCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

The chief priests assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.' And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” Matthew 28:12–14The Lord of all rose from the grave, conquering sin and death, making it possible for us all to share in His glorious Resurrection! Death had lost. Satan had lost. The corrupt religious leaders had lost. And all those who believed in Jesus now had their eternal hope renewed. Sadly, though, what was the greatest victory ever known for humanity, a victory that opened the doors to eternal glory for all who believe, could not be accepted by the chief priests and elders of the people. They saw to His death, and, now that He had risen, they scrambled to do all they could to hide that truth. Pride is hard to overcome. When a person professes they are right, when in fact they are wrong, and when they are then confronted with their error, the sin of pride will inevitably tempt them to further sin. This is what we see today in this passage from our Gospel. The chief priests and elders were informed by the soldiers that when the women came to the tomb early in the morning, there was a great earthquake, and they saw an angel of the Lord descend from Heaven, roll back the stone, and sit on it. When they saw this, “The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men” (Matthew 28:4). And after they heard the angel tell the women that Jesus had risen, the guards went off to tell the chief priests and elders.After all the miracles and powerful preaching of Jesus, you would think that the chief priests and elders would have believed. But they didn't. And then, after hearing the testimony of these soldiers, you would think they would have fallen on their knees, repented of their hardness of hearts, and come to believe. But they didn't. They doubled down in their sin and added sin upon sin.Some forms of sin can more easily be admitted, especially sins of weakness. When one is weak and falls, it may not be always easy to overcome that sin in the future, but it is easier to acknowledge it as sin when it is caused by human weakness. But a sin of weakness is much different than a sin of obstinate pride. Obstinate pride is not only hard to overcome, it's hard to admit. It's hard to admit our sin when it is based on our obstinacy and pride. As a result, this type of sin often leads to other sins such as ongoing deception, manipulation and anger. This is illustrated by these chief priests and elders. But if you can humble yourself and admit your sin when it comes from your pride, that humility can have a powerful and transformative effect upon your life. Reflect, today, upon these chief priests and elders of the people. Try to ponder their hardness of heart and the sad situation they found themselves in as they attempted to cover up their error and sin. Resolve never to fall into this form of sin yourself. However, if this is a struggle for you, seek humility so that you can be freed of this heavy burden by the grace of the Resurrection of our Lord. My resurrected Lord, You conquered sin and death and brought forth new life for all who believe in You. Give me the grace, dear Jesus, to never allow my sin of pride to keep me from being open to the glorious and transforming action You desire to do in my life. Please give me the gift of humility so that I may always turn from my sin and turn to You. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Rich Relationships Refuge is a YouTube channel and podcast that aims to help couples build healthy and fulfilling relationships. The episode focuses on the impact of Fear on relationships and how it can hinder growth and joy.  When I first heard that scripture, I instantly thought about myself and how Fear affected my life. I felt like I was constantly fearful not of an accident or a tragedy but of the uncertainties of what the future may hold for me. I once heard Fear being described as an acronym for false evidence appearing real. I could instantly relate to that acronym. The essence of Fear is insecurities layered with self-doubt. It is rooted in my desire to control my life.Control of knowing that I must rely on God for my daily necessities of life. Fear handicaps growth in your marriage. One thing that attracted me to my wife was her constant state of being Joyful. This was something that I lacked in my own life because Fear had me bond by thinking of my past, that now affected my future and the future of my spouse. That lack I was experiencing originated as a young child of a broken marriage and an absentee father. When you don't have a father who is your first provider in the physical realm, it sets the stage for Fear and doubts in your heavenly father to be there when you need him. Before  this, I never truly understood how my trust should not be in a person but in the one and true Living God to provide for every area of my life. The first thing that dissolves is joy; the lack of pleasure comes from the constant attention that you give to not having the things that are required for life, as the Bible speaks about in Matthew 6 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothes? (v25).  As an individual or a married couple, you must be willing to take the longest journey inward and be truly honest with yourself. I realized I was Closed, Obstinate, Lazy, and Dishonest. (C.O.L.D). Not from the temperature outside but neglect of my emotional health. I had allowed myself to be controlled by my old human nature versus my new life and Holy Spirit. Many years later, I realized I had allowed Fear to keep me from my spouse. PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-relationships-refuge-with-gil-ren%C3%A9e/id1464865181?i=1000605992553BLOG:https://www.richrelationshipsrefuge.com/post/do-you-struggle-with-pride RICH RELATIONSHIPS REFUGE Meet: Gil & Renée Rich Relationships Refuge podcast with Gilbert J and Renée M. Beavers is fantastic because it's the best place to explore the reality of relationships — the good, the bad, and the painful and confusing. This podcast helps to illuminate what it means to be intimate with others and what it teaches people about them. It will make you want to strive for a kinder, more fun relationship with others. https://www.richrelationshipsrefuge.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/richrelationshipsrefuge/

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On the Shelf for January 2023 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 248 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: A summary of what the podcast and blog have covered this year Upcoming BBC series with a sapphic take on Marie Antoinette Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogMoore, Lisa. 1997. Dangerous Intimacies: Toward a Sapphic History of the British Novel. Duke University Press, Durham, 1997. ISBN 0-8223-2049-5 New and forthcoming fictionA Rose Blooms at Golden Fork by Rachel Anderson Just Wide Enough for Two by Kacey M. Martin Rachel Kelly And The Vigilantes (Rachel Kelly in Oregon County # 1) by Pamela Cabot Unchain My Heart: A Fantasy Lesbian Romance in Classical Greece (Bonds of Fate #1) by R.J. Martin Sixpenny Octavo by Annick Trent Vanilla Kisses (Diary of an Obstinate, Headstrong Female #1) by C.C. Burns Appetence (Diary of an Obstinate, Headstrong Female #2) by C.C. Burns Midwinter (Diary of an Obstinate, Headstrong Female #3) by C.C. Burns Hen Fever by author White Star: A lesbian Gilded Age romance set on the Titanic by Laura Jelenkovich The Demon Gospel (Hidden Gods #2) by Ariel Dalziel Her Enticing Muse (Ladylike Inclinations #3) by Violet Cowper Forever's Promise by Missouri Vaun The Ashes of the Brothel: Betrayal in the Wickedest Little Town in the West by Katryna Lalock After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz In the Shadow of Truth (Shadow Series 3) by J.E. Leak What I've been consumingThe World We Make by N.K. Jemisin The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones Reader, I Murdered Him by Betsy Cornwell Call for submissions for the 2023 LHMP audio short story series. See here for details. This month we interview Jennifer Nestojko and talk about:The inspirations for “From the Bird's Nest” The joys of epistolary stories Writing disabilities in a historic context Being a writer and a teacher Ideas for an Anglo-Saxon setting and playing around with Beowulf Books and authors mentioned:Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster Emily Dickinson Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Work by Louisa May Alcott Sarah Orne Jewett “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Re: Beowulf-related novels:

Obstinate characters, poor motivation, and plot setup . . . In this duo episode, we're talking about characters. In particular, how do we handle unruly, obstinate, problematic characters who don't follow your author rules!Sometimes it all comes down to understanding their motivations and personality. Other times, it's all about staying flexible in the moment and being a good character parent: not too strict, not too lenient. Our favorite tool we use to help create our characters is the Enneagram Personality type. Check it out at EnneagramInstitute.com.Question of the week: What's your favorite method for developing three-dimensional characters? Let's chat on the Facebook page @AuthorWheel.Free Resource: The Top 5 Roadblocks Aspiring Authors Must Overcome, available for free when you join our newsletter at www.AuthorWheel.com/stuff.Follow Us! The Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthor*** Support the showFREE Mini Email CourseHave you ever struggled to explain to others exactly what you write? Or wondered which of the many fiction ideas running through your brain you should tackle? If so, The Author Wheel's new mini-course might be your solution. 7 Days to Clarity: Uncover Your Author Purpose will help you uncover your core writing motivations, avoid shiny-thing syndrome, and create clear marketing language. Each daily email will lead you step by step in defining your author brand, crafting a mission statement, and distilling that statement into a pithy tagline. And, best of all, it's free. Click here to learn more!

Mark called in to ask the doctor what he could possibly do to curtail his 73 year old mother from constantly disagreeing with him.

In Isaiah 46:1-13, Isaiah concludes his description of Israel's obstinacy in regard to God's plan to use Cyrus. But first we continue our consideration of how Isaiah 45 influenced Paul's letter to the Romans in regard to the three themes of questioning God's plan, the righteousness of God, and the salvation of all Israel.

In Isaiah 45:9-25, Israel pushes back against God's plan to raise up Cyrus, a Gentile Messiah. God responds with a rebuke and an affirmation that Israel will still play a central role in the formation of a world wide people. We will see significant connection between Isaiah 45 and Paul's letter to the Romans.

From the series "Peculiar". Romans 12:14–21, Romans 5:6-11, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 As we continue in our "Peculiar" series recapturing the distinctives of the early Church, Pastor Ryan Smith examines what Romans called "obstinate foolishness." Though Christians were often excluded, criticized, persecuted, and even killed, they taught forgiveness, withheld retaliation, and loved their enemies. In this teaching we investigate this enemy-love, where it came from, and how we can carry it out today. Sermon Notes Here

One of the primary ways we stop the Mercy of God from entering into our lives is through obstinacy.  Specifically, when we obstinately hold onto our own opinion, as a result of our pride, and therefore fail to be open to the truth, we shut the door to grace.  This is a particularly dangerous sin because obstinacy, by its very definition, implies there is an unwillingness to repent and change.  The obstinate person remains, day after day, year after year, closed to the grace of God.  The only cure for an obstinate heart is humility before the Truth of God.  Coming to God, with a sincerely open heart, ready and willing to change our convictions the moment He speaks, is the first step to being rid of this sin.  Humble yourself by listening, setting aside your own firm opinion, being open and willing to change.  This may be difficult at first, but you will be truly grateful you did (See Diary #560).What are you obstinate about?  Is there a long-standing thought you hold against another?  Is there something that you are convinced you are right on?  Make sure that God feels the same way.  Seek, today, to be open to change.  The first step is to ask the Lord to open your eyes to see. The second step is to let yourself see this tendency within your heart.Lord, I know I am obstinate.  I see it within my soul.  I hold on to my will and refuse to listen to others out of pride.  Give me the grace of an open mind that I may shed my stubbornness.  Help me to humble myself before You and others and help me to be ready and willing to listen to Your Truth.  Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: www.divinemercy.lifeCopyright © 2022 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

The only way to guarantee success in any endeavor is to develop obstinate persistence. In this Expert Insight Interview, we welcome Dr. Cheryl Wood, international motivational speaker, best-selling author, and development coach for women.