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Mindset is everything when building wealth—blaming systems and governments keeps you stagnant while seeing opportunities in problems accelerates your growth.• Personal accountability trumps system blame—no system is perfect, even abroad• Young entrepreneurs, especially women, face skepticism about their legitimate success• Complaining signifies a loser mindset while problem-solvers find business opportunities• Five business ideas include mattress importation, palm/rubber farming, and livestock• Forward thinking prepares for reduced energy in later years through strategic investments• Youth shouldn't be wasted—prioritize building wealth over leisure activities• Most businesses can start without significant capital through problem-solving and relationships• Alibaba connection came through identifying and addressing shipping challenges• Confidence and directness help build valuable business relationships• Persistently pursue solutions regardless of your current position or resourcesSupport the showWatch the video episode of this on YouTube - https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds

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Ireland needs to address its persistently low breastfeeding rates. That's the call from La Leche League a voluntary organisation that promotes the benefits of breastfeeding, whose annual conference takes place today. Joining Shane this morning on the show was Lynn Carroll, La Leche League Leader.

Ireland needs to address its persistently low breastfeeding rates. That's the call from La Leche League a voluntary organisation that promotes the benefits of breastfeeding, whose annual conference takes place today. Joining Shane this morning on the show was Lynn Carroll, La Leche League Leader.

Pastor Lee preaches from Luke chapter 11 and we learn the importance of praying persistently.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https://www.heightschurch.org/give

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The Context of White Supremacy welcomes Justice For Wyandotte. Visit their website @ https://www.justiceforwyandotte.org In 2017, Ms. Nikki Richardson and Khadijah Hardaway co-founded the Kansas City, Kansas non-profit with a stated mission to: “Persistently foster sustainable communities in the KCK metro area by advocating for honest, accountable, and transparent governance and empowering people.” Both Ms. Richardson and Ms. Hardaway are classified as black females. Gus learned about Justice For Wyandotte while studying deceased Race Soldier Roger Golubski. The White former Kansas City Kansas enforcement officer spent over three decades brandishing a badge and gun before eventually transitioning to the FBI. After years of allegations and suspicion, Golubski was charged with sex trafficking crimes in 2022. On the day his criminal trial was set to commence, he allegedly took his own life with a stolen firearm. We'll discuss the now-dismissed criminal charges and what the black Victims would like to see happen. #KansasCityChiefs #TheCOWS16Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

In an online meeting with Kartik, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel: https://vimeo.com/ramanahou/albums .

Multifamily investment optimism persists, but expectations have cooled somewhat since late 2024. Persistently-high ten-year treasury yields have changed the prevailing assumptions about interest rates and the multifamily lending market, with higher-for-longer expectations taking hold, moderating the previous optimism about the multifamily investment market, but even if the lending environment remains the same, the near-unanimous consensus of improved rent growth and apartment fundamentals continues to support the strong investment prospects for multifamily, no matter how cold the wind may blow. Sources discussed in this episode: The Wall Street Journal: “U.S. Homes Sales in 2024 Fell to Lowest Level in Nearly 30 Years” - https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/u-s-homes-sales-in-2024-fell-to-lowest-level-in-nearly-30-years-3ce94fd9. RealPage: “Apartment Rent Growth Expectations at the Market Level for 2025” - https://www.realpage.com/analytics/forecast-takeaways-market-level-2025/ Freddie Mac: “Positive Outlook for Housing and the Economy in 2025” - https://www.freddiemac.com/research/forecast/20250124-us-economy-grew-stronger-pace The Conference Board: "Consumers' optimism about both present and future conditions pulled back" - https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence University of Michigan: "Surveys of Consumers" - https://data.sca.isr.umich.edu/ Fannie Mae: “2025 Multifamily Market Outlook: Clearer Skies Ahead” - https://www.fanniemae.com/media/54646/display Marcus & Millichap: “2025 U.S. Multifamily Investment Forecast” - https://www.marcusmillichap.com/research/market-report/multiple-markets/2025/2025-us-multifamily-investment-forecast Learn about Gray Capital's latest multifamily deal for accredited investors: https://www.graycapitalllc.com/walcott/ Download Gray Capital's latest report: ⁠https://www.graycapitalllc.com/report/⁠ Sign up for our free multifamily newsletter here: ⁠https://www.graycapitalllc.com/newsletter⁠ DISCLAIMERS: This video does not constitute professional financial advice and is for educational/entertainment purposes only. This video is not an offer to invest. Any offering would be made through a private placement memorandum and would be limited to accredited investors.

Casey goes into the powerful role belief systems play in success as a fractional CMO. He explores how limiting beliefs—whether self-imposed or adopted from others—can hold you back. Learn why taking risks is essential, how to align your mindset with your goals, and how to build a thriving fractional CMO practice. If you're ready to tackle bigger problems, deliver greater impact, and unlock your full potential as a marketing leader, this episode is packed with insights to help you get there. Here's what we talked about:    Beliefs shape actions and outcomes. Challenging limiting, imposed beliefs. Taking risks to achieve growth and rewards. Persistently following up with potential clients. Building a supportive and aligned community. Resolving conflicts between competing beliefs. Trusting your current skills while improving. Actively pursuing opportunities and challenging doubts.

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Luke 18:1-8Theme: Good prayer is hard, but persist. Because God is good, He will make right.1) Good prayer is hard2) Good prayer is eschatological3) Good prayer is persistent4) Good prayer addresses a good God5) Will good prayer be found?

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Passage:  Exodus 25:8 & 40:34-35, John 1, Philippians 2

Who Will Pray Persistently? - Luke 18: 1-8

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Welcome  to the Hopewell Baptist Church podcast. In this episode, our pastor Barry Wilkinson talks about how to experience God's love and forgiveness in your life.  We hope you are encouraged to move closer to God and have a more genuine and joyful relationship with Him.   Hopewell Baptist Church is located 7 miles outside of Andalusia, Al at 6592 Brooklyn Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421. If you would like to contact the church, feel free to call 334-222-2757.    

Despite his many alleged improprieties, no group has been more intensely and closely aligned with Donald Trump than white evangelical Christians—some even going so far as to elevate him to the status of "savior." Yet, just as Trump fractured political norms, his presidency has splintered white evangelical families with a reactionary movement of people leaving the church: EXvangelicals. Drawing on her own personal religious journey, NPR reporter Sarah McCammon is a guide to understanding the immense support for Trump among white evangelical Christians, the backlash among former believers, and what this tells us about a divided America and the culture wars. After spending her early adult life striving to make sense of an unraveling worldview, by her 30s, she found herself face-to-face with it once again as she covered the Trump campaign for NPR, where she witnessed first-hand the power and influence that evangelical Christian beliefs held on the political right. Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the ‘80s and ‘90s, McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey him, and not question the faith. Persistently worried that her gay grandfather would go to hell unless she could reach him, or that her Muslim friend would need to be converted, McCammon was a rule-follower and—most of the time—a true believer. But through it all, she was increasingly plagued by fears and deep questions as the belief system she'd been carefully taught clashed with her expanding understanding of the outside world. Part memoir, part investigative journalism, McCammon's The Exvangelicals is the first definitive book to explore the cultural, social and political impact of the post-evangelical movement. This program is part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of the Third Power Life podcast! In today's episode, I dive into a powerful metaphor from my farm upbringing: "Root hog, or die." This phrase, taught to me by my grandfather, perfectly encapsulates the relentless effort required to break free from life's confinements and achieve true freedom. As I recently revamped my bookshelf, I stumbled upon an old book cover I created to manifest a goal – a reminder of the importance of visualizing our dreams and working tirelessly to make them a reality. I share personal stories from my past, including the cleverness of pigs on our farm and how their constant rooting under fences inspired this episode's message. We discuss the importance of persistently working towards financial freedom, emotional well-being, and better relationships. Drawing from my coaching experiences and the principles of Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad Poor Dad," I highlight the journey to escape the 'rat race' and achieve true independence. I encourage you to reflect on the cages you might find yourself in, whether they relate to your career, health, or personal growth. What steps are you taking to break free? Share your thoughts in the comments or direct message me on Instagram or Facebook @ThirdPowerPerformance. Remember, it's either root hog or die – work to change your life or stay stuck forever. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Your support helps spread the message. Keep living your life to the Third Power and keep rooting out of those cages! Keep rooting! Primary Takeaways: - The metaphor "Root hog, or die" emphasizes relentless effort to break free from life's confinements. - Visualizing your dreams can be a powerful motivator. - Persistently work towards financial freedom, emotional well-being, and better relationships. - Reflect on the cages you find yourself in and take steps to break free. - Achieving true independence requires ongoing effort and perseverance. Join the Round Table: https://www.ThirdPowerPerformance.com/round-table --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdpowerlife/support

Pastor Taylor speaks a word of encouragement on staying persistent in the presence of God. Follow us on instagram @reallifechurchwa

You can't teach everything you know in an hour. (At least we hope not!) So, if you are a speaker, consultant or coach are you allowing people to take more of your wisdom home? Anyone can write a book, but do you have the right book? Do you offer it in your proposals? What if you could wave your speaking fee and still earn revenue. Darren sits down with his publisher, Henry Devires to get some insights from experience. Why other experience does Henry offer? "The Agency Owner Book Guy" | Author of Marketing With A Book For Agency Owners | Agency Owner News | Agency owner TV show host | Professional Speaker | CEO of Indie Books | Ghostwriter & Writer for Forbes.com & Inc.com   SNIPPETS: • Henry's background   • Tapping into other budgets   • Why the right book matters   • What is an independent publisher?   • 3 Critical Mistakes author's make   • It easier, faster and more affordable now than in the 1990's   • The two biggest book revolutions publishing in the past 20 years   • Persistently helpful   • Success stories from Henry's authors   • Write the Right Book Workshop

SWAJ Premium IS ON SALE! $50 for the whole year! Subscribe to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Sarah McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey him, and not question the faith. Persistently worried that her gay grandfather would go to hell unless she could reach him, or that her Muslim friend would need to be converted, and that she, too, would go to hell if she did not believe fervently enough, McCammon was a rule-follower and—most of the time—a true believer. But through it all, she was increasingly plagued by fears and deep questions as the belief system she'd been carefully taught clashed with her expanding understanding of the outside world. After spending her early adult life striving to make sense of an unraveling worldview, by her 30s, she found herself face-to-face with it once again as she covered the Trump campaign for NPR, where she witnessed first-hand the power and influence that evangelical Christian beliefs held on the political right. Sarah also came to discover that she was not alone: she is among a rising generation of the children of evangelicalism who are growing up and fleeing the fold, who are thinking for themselves and deconstructing what feel like the “alternative facts” of their childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. John gives all who are born of God a great encouragement in this verse. In the previous verse, he described those who are of the devil. They practice sin. John wasn't saying that a person who is born of God cannot sin. He's already said in chapter two that if someone says he doesn't have sin, he's a liar. John's focus was on those deceivers who say they have seen and know God, yet they continue in, persist in, and excuse sinful practices. John said that they are not born of God because no one who is born of God can continue practicing sin. To continue in sin is clear evidence that someone has never seen or known Jesus. Jesus came to destroy the devil's work, but to continue in sin is to destroy Jesus' work. Persistently practicing sin therefore is incompatible with the experience of having the divine nature of God dwelling within. John's point is that we are children of God, and to us, sin is abnormal and unnatural to us. It feels out of place. We may fall into sin, but we cannot walk in it or if I may say it this way, we cannot live with it. I have found that the seed of God that abides in me produces the fruit of love. The Holy Spirit is the seed or sperm of God that once He is planted in us begins to manifest His presence through love. We will see John confirm this in tomorrow's live to love encouragement. Today, remember that the seed of God abides in you, and your life is vitally joined to His life. The love you need today for those God puts in your path will come from the fruit of that seed—the life of Christ.

This week we excited to welcome Laura Mathews to the IronWomen podcast! Laura has been competing in triathlon since 2017, and identifies as a lifelong athlete. In this episode she tells us all about how she got into the sport following a brief collegiate swimming career, and what her journey has been like. Laura also shares with us her unique passion for helping animals, and how that has led her to the demanding pursuit of completing a PHD program while also training full time as a professional athlete.Laura's Instagram: @lauramathews93Register for the Feisty Summer STRONG Course through April 10, 2024: https://www.womensperformance.com/strong Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support Our Partners: MOTTIV: Get two months of full premium access with the code FEISTY at mymottiv.com PILLAR Performance: Use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase at thefeed.com/PILLAR. If you are outside the US use the same code, FEISTY at pillarperformance.shop. The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code IRONWOMEN at Aminoco.com/IRONWOMEN to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Jon Alwinson is a sales veteran with more than 15 years of experience. In addition to winning numerous awards, both as an individual and team leader, he spends a great deal of time in one-on-one coaching. Jon's new book is called Relentless Sales: The Skills, Mentality, & Faith Needed to Be Great In Sales.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling From The Heart, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy in a powerful episode featuring seasoned sales expert John Owenson. Explore the world of relentless sales, where skills, mentality, and faith converge to create a transformative journey in the sales profession. Learn how to overcome adversity, conquer fear, and develop a relentless mindset that propels you to new heights. Discover the importance of a solid sales process and gain insights into building a morning routine that sets the tone for success.KEY TAKEAWAYSEmbrace a relentless mindset: Persistently pursue excellence, conquer fear, and never give up.Develop a solid sales process: Establish a fundamental framework for successful selling.Overcome adversity: Learn from challenges, appreciate the hard times, and let them shape your resilience.Conquer fear with mantras: Repeat empowering phrases or scriptures to build confidence and overcome fear.Capture wins daily: Journal your daily successes and learning moments to stay motivated and focused.Plan your day and night: Outline priorities the night before to start the day on the offensive and end it with a clear mind.QUOTES"Selling from the heart is living from your true identity – confidence, putting your customer first, and pursuing excellence.""Relentless sales is an unyielding, persistent, never-give-up attitude coupled with caring, adding value, and earning the right to push boundaries.""Next play – a mantra to move on, stay focused, and not let setbacks derail your entire game in sales.""Relentless is not just about not giving up; it's about not giving up on caring, on bringing value, and on being committed to the customer.""Faith in sales is about finding strength in knowing who you are, aligning priorities, and letting that guide your actions in the profession."Learn more about Jon Alwinson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-alwinson-4599ab46/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/Please visit BarnesandNobles to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass

In this talk Rev Lee discusses that “Your greatest Power is to think Conscious and Directed Thoughts and hold them Persistently and Consistently.”   ”If you found this content valuable, please support our mission by donating: https://app.easytithe.com/app/giving/agapespiritualcenter If you want more information like this, please order My New Book "The Power in You" on Kindle, a printed copy, or the audible version on Amazon today. https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Wolak/e/B09PF5BQNR... Follow me: Facebook: Agape Spiritual Center Instagram: leewolak Twitter: Lee_Agape TikTok: RevLeeWolak Podcast: “Agape Spiritual Center” (Weekly) Podcast: “Thoughts That Can Change Your Life” (Daily) YouTube: @RevLeeWolak Email: Info@AgapeSpiritualCenter.com Website: AgapeSpiritualCenter.com

In this milestone episode (we've hit 190 guys!), Liz celebrates overcoming challenges and embracing change and opportunity. 2023 marked her Ten Year Cancerversary with Liz sharing the joys and trials of this significant personal triumph. Reflecting on the evolution from 'My EA Career' to 'The Linchpin Assistant', we also delve into the concept of 'co-opertition' - cooperating while competing, and how this approach helped me stand against imitators while proudly acknowledging my pioneering role in developing Power Skills for assistants. This episode also offers a reflective look at the word of 2023 - RENEW. How has this theme shaped the year's endeavors? We explore the exciting, albeit exhausting, aspects of going global and the achievements it brought along. Pride points of the journey include: - Persistently delivering this insightful podcast. - Establishing a distinct voice as a connector and communicator. - Guiding listeners to proactively engage with AI. - Critically assessing the Chief of Staff role and its implications. - Championing efficiency and effectiveness in professional roles. - Personal strides in efficiency by hiring a Virtual Assistant. Looking forward, 2024 promises more global adventures, enhanced communication strategies (hint: people scan, not read emails), and more AI insights. The episode concludes with exciting opportunities for listeners to engage with our host in 2024, including coaching sessions, bespoke corporate presentations, extensive training programs, engaging webinars, and an upcoming LinkedIn newsletter 'Admin Insider'. Join us for this special episode as we commemorate past achievements and eagerly anticipate the future of The Linchpin Assistant and the Assist With Impact podcast. To discuss working with Liz in 2024, email her at liz@thelinchpinassistant.com.  Connect with your host Liz Van Vliet on Instagram or LinkedIn, and  Learn more about her coching, speaking and training at The Linchpin Assistant

Skip shares about leaning on your strong traits and working on the weak ones. He shares why routines are important in succeeding within your tasks. The example of basketball pops up where he describes how a lost in the playoffs had him working hard to be ready for the next season. You learn skills by grinding every single day. The consistency is always the hard part in any journey honestly. You can do it

God's history with His people shows a pattern of preparation before significant change. An example is King David, who began as a shepherd. David's time in the fields was a period of training, equipping him with principles needed for future leadership. God looks for obedience and a heart aligned with His own. David's anointing by Samuel demonstrates that God chooses leaders in His own timing and often from obscurity. The Lord prepares individuals for specific tasks and roles, shaping them for moments of divine destiny. The key lies in remaining faithful, seeking God, and being ready when He calls. Action Points From This Episode: Engage in prayer and worship to grow closer to God and be prepared for His use. Stay positioned and ready for the new things God is bringing into the earth. Remain faithful and obedient in current roles and responsibilities as a form of preparation for future exploits and callings. Embrace times of obscurity as periods of training and development for greater tasks ahead. Maintain a heart after God's own heart, willing to do all of His will. Anticipate and be open to God's anointing and calling when the time comes. Persistently seek God's presence, voice, spirit, and anointing above all else. Ready yourself for the destined time when God calls you to rise and fulfill His purposes. . . . . . . ➡️ let me know in the comments if I can pray for you!

What are we to do while we are waiting for the full dawning of the kingdom of God—for Jesus' return? We learn the answer to this question straight from the mouth of Jesus in Luke 18:1-17. *** Welcome to Walking in the Word…the biblical teaching arm of the Women World Leaders' podcast. I'm your host, Julie Jenkins, and I am so happy you have joined us. As we enter into December, if you are a regular donor to Women World Leaders, the newest edition of our Voice of Truth magazine should be arriving in your mailbox. If you are new to the ministry, Voice of Truth is our quarterly magazine presented by an amazing team of women from around the globe who are on mission to share the love and message of Jesus Christ. If you've not yet been introduced to the magazine, you can check it out at womenworldleaders.com, where we have this issue as well as all our back issues available for free digitally. We do print a few extra copies of each edition, so if you want a physical copy for yourself or to share with someone, simply make a donation to the ministry on our website, and we will send you one, as long as our supplies last. Of course, Women World Leaders is a 501c3 non-profit, so all donations ARE tax deductible. What better way is there to get a year-end tax deduction than to allow your money to be used to spread the Word of God and empower women to walk in their God-given purpose? You can be part of this spectacular cause that we have embarked on at Women World Leaders, and we hope you will. Let's get into our study, shall we? Today, as we open scripture, asking God what He wants us to know, we will be studying Luke 18:1-17. Before we begin, let's pray… Dear Most Holy God, We come to you in faith, trusting that you will teach us today what we need to know. Sometimes, when we look at your Word, God, we don't know where to start. But we do. We begin in faith, by opening to a study that you have, in fact, ordained for us. We have been walking through your gospels, and it never ceases to amaze me that you teach each of us bit by bit, filling us with what we need to know when we need to know it…and we praise you in advance that today is no exception. Be with us. Guide us. Teach us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. As we studied last week, we learned about the Kingdom of God – that, with Jesus' human birth, it had already arrived, but no one knows the date of its full completion. Yet Jesus assured the disciples, and us, that when it does arrive in full force, no one will miss it. Today as we study, Jesus launches into two parables that teach exactly what we are to do while we are waiting for His return. Allow me to begin reading in Luke 18, verse 1 from the New Living Translation… One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.'  The two characters in this story are as opposite as you can imagine. The judge had all the power in the world. He not only rendered judgment, but he also chose WHOSE case he would hear, which was often based on a bribe presented to his assistant. The widow, on the other hand, had been ill-treated and had NOTHING to offer the judge to hear her case. She had several things going against her. First of all, she was a woman. Secondly, she was widowed, so she had no male presence to represent her. And thirdly, she was poor. All the cards were stacked against her…all she had was her presence and her voice, which she used until she nearly drove the heartless judge crazy. Verse 4 continues… 4 The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don't fear God or care about people, 5 but this woman is driving me crazy. I'm going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!'” 6 Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. 7 Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don't you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! The judge certainly did not offer justice quickly or even willingly, but under duress. We are not to compare the judge to God, but rather see their differences…unlike the uncaring judge, our God loves us each so much, and He will always be there to answer our prayers. And yet…sometimes it CAN feel like God is not there…like we are waiting for forever for an answer to prayer…or, for Him to return again, ushering in the completion of His Kingdom. So what are we to do while we wait? According to Jesus' teachings, we are to tirelessly and persistently go to God in prayer. The woman was outside the tent…she wasn't even allowed in where the proceedings were happening. Waiting for Jesus to return can feel like that…we know God is there, we know He can hear us, but we just can't see Him clearly yet. God wants us to keep close to Him, to keep close to the tent, to keep crying out. Unlike with the judge in the parable, we don't need to “wear God down,” but when we stay close to Him in prayer, we will always win, because we will always be close to Him! Still, many WILL get tired and wander away…that is why Jesus asks in the next sentence… But when the Son of Man[a] returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” Then Jesus shared another parable … again, about two people who were complete opposites…one man revered and praised God, the other man revered and praised himself – as a show to God. This parable was directly pointed at those listening who self-righteously putting themselves above others. Verse 9… 9 Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: 10 “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer[b]: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I'm certainly not like that tax collector! 12 I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.' Notice the I's? This man walked into God's house and proceeded to tell God how great he was, as if God should be privileged to be in this man's presence. Verse 13… 13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.' What a stark difference. The first man, the Pharisee, strutted into the Temple as if it were HIS home. I'm guessing we all know people like that. Those who walk into the church, on holy ground, as if they are the star of the show. The tricky thing about humility is that it is oh so easy to lose. The devil is sneaky. We can begin going to church for all the right reasons, but become so infatuated with what WE are doing that we allow our focus to shift from the humility of honoring God to pride regarding our accomplishments FOR God. And then, in our brazenness, we look down on others who seemingly aren't offering as much as we are. This is a slippery slope that none of us are immune to. Don't you hate it when Jesus' words sting? But when we allow Jesus' words to infiltrate our spirit and make us uncomfortable, it is then that the Holy Spirit is giving us the power to grow. Jesus lays it out in verse 14…  14 I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Jesus has taught us, through these two parables, that we are to be persistent and humble in prayer as we wait for Him to return. And then Luke's placement of this next teaching reminds us that God wants us to make a path for others to come to Him. Verse 13… 15 One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But when the disciples saw this, they scolded the parents for bothering him. Wow…can you imagine ever scolding ANYONE for coming to Jesus? It seems like that is a no-brainer of a question, yet, it would be wise to consider when and where we unknowingly put up stumbling blocks for others, keeping them from seeing Jesus. If you and I carry Jesus within us and we are His representatives, perhaps we should think about when we shoo people away from us. Perhaps when they don't look like us? Or maybe when they don't act like us? How about when they knowingly go against what the Bible says, choosing to live a lifestyle against our beliefs, and so we, consciously or unconsciously, put ourselves above them, not caring to associate with them or listen to their story? What if, as you and I were growing – as we each still are — what if people turned us away from Jesus because of the wrong choices we made? I can tell you, if that were the case, I would be heading down a lonely path in completely the wrong direction. I thank and praise God that all throughout my life there have been so many individuals who have put their own selves aside and encouraged me to step forward towards Jesus. Jesus consistently calls us to Himself. He calls EVERYONE to come to Him. And we should do WHATEVER we can to welcome others to walk beside Jesus, too. Remember, the first shall be last, and the last shall be first. Take the back seat, let others move ahead of you, offer love, not judgment. Verse 16…   16 Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. 17 I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” The kingdom of God is here…in our hearts because we have the Holy Spirit indwelling us. But we are still waiting for Jesus' return and His full glory to be revealed. So what are we to do in the meantime? Persistently pray in humility, staying close to God and making a way for all others to get close to Him, too. Mark also tells the story of Jesus welcoming the children, but he ends it a bit differently, with a verse I love and hold close to my heart on those days when I am tired of being patient and fighting the good fight. Mark 10:16 states…Then Jesus took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them. May God take you in his arms, place his hands on your head, and bless you. Let's pray. Dear Heavenly Father…we are so not perfect…but you already knew that. We tend to go from humility and giving you the praise and honor to wanting to climb up on the pedestal ourselves. I don't know what it is that makes us think that it is okay to look down on others. Please forgive us. And thank you for reminding us that it is an honor to put others first. You are a big God, able to hold us all in your hands. And more than that, you are willing and yearning to hold us all. Thank you! We give you all the praise and honor and glory. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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(This episode is a re-run. Original publishing date was on June 02, 2020)It's time to see the good in the bad. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about how to balance the feeling of optimism and the facts of reality, and how to confront this inner conflict by rewiring your brain to view bad news as an opportunity to grow.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(2:28) - Optimism helps confront harsh realities.(4:01) - Thrive in new challenges, embrace change.(5:02) - Persistently optimistic, confront brutal facts.(7:54) - Innovation and customer communication.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

Summary Negativity can really impact a team's motivation and performance. This week we explore how to manage a persistently negative team member.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 206 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to manage a persistently negative team member. Having a negative person on your team can be really draining. The tendency to always point out the downside and limitations can drag others down and reduce motivation. It can be a difficult situation to address. We don't want to shut down criticism or pretend that everything is perfect, and we don't want to respond in a way that makes them feel like they don't belong. However, we also don't want to become trapped in negativity that can impact others' enthusiasm and commitment. Here are some tips that will help you to manage a persistently negative team member: Don't assume it will get better with time. Negativity doesn't tend to go away. In fact, the more you allow it to take hold, the more it can grow within the team. You need to address unreasonable negativity early. Just hoping it will get better by itself is not going to work. Don't assume it's all about work. Often the person who complains the most at work may also be facing challenges outside of work. An honest conversation can help address this. Provide feedback on impact. Look for examples of negativity from the team member and provide feedback as soon as possible. You want to clearly anchor the feedback in a specific situation, and provide insight into the impact of the person's actions on you and others. For example, “during the meeting earlier today when you described our new project as a waste of time that will never work, I saw several people look discouraged, and I felt like your comments made the project even harder to achieve”. Explore their intent. Oftentimes our intent is not the same as our impact. In my earlier example, the person describing the project as a waste of time may not have intended to discourage others. They may have intended to express some concerns about the feasibility of the project. Once the person is aware of the impact of their approach, helping them to share their intent will provide you with greater context. Help them to reframe. Once the person is clear on their intent, you can help them to achieve their desired impact. You might work through options of how they could express their concerns in a constructive way. For example, “I have some concerns about how feasible this project is. Can we discuss people's views on that, and how we might make our goals achievable?”. This is likely to have a much more positive impact, while still addressing their original intent. In this way their negativity can be transformed into a super power that actually helps the team. Listen for kernels of truth. It could well be that the project isn't feasible. Just because something is expressed in a negative or damaging way doesn't mean there isn't some truth to what they're saying. Asking probing questions to explore their perspective can help draw out a new perspective in a more positive and actionable way. Recognise improvement. Look for examples of the person expressing things in more constructive ways and provide positive encouraging feedback to the individual. It's always important to notice and appreciate efforts to grow and improve. Negativity is contagious and challenging to manage. Engaging with the person sharing negative views can help turn them around, and provide them with more positive ways of making an important contribution to the team. Have a great week.   Leadership Today On-Demand Special Offer We have a great deal for podcast listeners on our Leadership Today On-Demand subscription. Just go to www.learn.leadership.today and checkout using the promo code PODCAST for 25% off an annual subscription. Leadership Today On-Demand is a video subscription service that allows you to work on your leadership in your own time and at your own pace. It is available online and through our Apple iOS and Android apps for phones and tablets. Our mission is to help you to become an even better leader. Your subscription brings together all of our video content in one place including: - Our annual conference including a range of leadership experts - valued at $450 - Five online courses with workbooks - valued at $250 each - Five five day challenges with workbooks - valued at $150 each - Nineteen recorded webinars - valued at $100 each - A searchable library of 140+ "how to" quick videos on a range of leadership challenges - valued at $350 That's over $4,500 of content for less than the price of a single online course. And there are more videos added each week.   Get Connected Find out ways to get connected here: https://leadership.today/connect

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Notes and Links to Dennis Sweeney's Work        For Episode 202, Pete welcomes Dennis Sweeney, and the two discuss, among other topics, Dennis' early relationship with books and almost-averse view of nature, some formational and transformational writers and writing, DFW and his outsized footprint, the power of small press poetry and other resonant books for Dennis and his students, as well as salient themes in his poetry collection, like patriarchy, emptiness versus fullness, isolation, change, retreat and escape in the modern world.        Dennis James Sweeney is the author of You're the Woods Too and In the Antarctic Circle, as well as four chapbooks of poetry and prose, including Ghost/Home: A Beginner's Guide to Being Haunted.    His first book, In the Antarctic Circle, won the Autumn House Rising Writer Prize and was a Debut Poetry Book of 2021 in Poets & Writers, as well as a finalist for the National Poetry Series and the Big Other Book Award. His second book, You're the Woods Too, is a Small Press Distribution bestseller and a finalist for the Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Prize.    His fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have appeared in Ecotone, Ninth Letter, The New York Times, The Southern Review, and Witness, among others. Formerly a Small Press Editor at Entropy and Assistant Editor at Denver Quarterly, he has an MFA from Oregon State University and a PhD from the University of Denver.    His writing has been supported by residencies from Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts, I-Park Foundation, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. He is the recipient of a Fulbright grant to Malta.    Originally from Cincinnati, he lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he teaches at Amherst College.     Dennis' Website   Buy You're the Woods Too   “You're the Woods Too by Dennis James Sweeney Review by Xander Gershberg” for Mayday Magazine At about 2:55, Dennis talks about his early reading and writing, exploring “fantastical” worlds, and   At about 4:35, Dennis follows up on some of his early reading experiences, including reading his fellow bandana-wearer David Foster Wallace and he expands on revisionism   At about 6:50, Pete shouts out Wallace's amazing “A Supposedly Fun Thing…” and the two discuss maximalism and minimalism and Wallace's place among white male writers who have often been excused for wrongdoing   At about 8:00, Dennis talks about how some enjoyable reading differed from Wallace's    At about 12:15, Dennis talks about retreat and escape and implications   At about 13:00, Dennis shouts out some favorite contemporary writers that thrill and challenge him, including Emilia Gray and her AM PM, Lynn Xu, Sawako Nakayasu, Toni Morrison, and Billy-Ray Belcourt   At about 15:00, Dennis discusses Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Petina Gappah, and other writers whose resonates with her students   At about 16:25, Dennis responds to Pete's questions about searching for muses   At about 18:20, Pete and Dennis discuss changes in life and writing life with the advent of fatherhood   At about 20:00, Dennis breaks down the title's pronunciation and origins of the collection   At about 22:35, Pete cites Erica Berry's work and asks Dennis about the natural setting of Oregon that inspired his work   At about 23:30, Dennis expands on moss and its importance and symbolism while citing Gathering Moss by Robin Kimmerer    At about 26:00, Is Dennis a believer in birds not being real??   At about 26:20, Dennis responds to Pete's asking about any individual importance of the varied mosses that title the collection's poems    At about 28:40, Pete and Dennis talk about ideas of nature being uncontrollable and the importance of “GREEN” and the use of “we” in the collection   At about 31:20, The two discuss the cabin setting for the second poem and beyond and Dennis responds to Pete's thoughts on the pen and its significance    At about 34:20, Dennis speaks about ideas of emptiness versus fullness and their myriad meanings    At about 38:55, Pete muses on ideas of Paradise and “The Fall” and asks Dennis about ideas of God and spiritual ideas from the collection    At about 42:30, The two discuss ideas of travel and men as the exalted travelers and ideas of “theater” and who's telling the stories   At about 47:15, Pete poses questions to Dennis about any changes from the retreat charted in the collection   At about 50:30, Pete makes yet another “Everlong” reference and compares it to ideas from later poems of Dennis' and finding peace   At about 53:50, Dennis discusses exciting new writing he's been working on    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! You can browse and buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChillsatWillPodcast    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 203 with V.V. Ganeshananthan, the author of the novels Brotherless Night, a New York Times Editors' Choice, and Love Marriage, which was longlisted for the Women's Prize and named one of the best books of the year by The Washington Post. She also co-hosts the Fiction/Non/Fiction podcast on Literary Hub. Brotherless Night is one of the most memorable books Pete has read in years, if not ever.    The episode will air on September 12.

Persistently echo the importance of managing overhead costs, urging others to realize that it's not just about revenue generation, but rather the prudent retention of earnings. Look to Apple's modest garage beginnings as a testament to focusing on essential work initially. Allow organic business demands to dictate expansion, keeping a frugal and efficient approach, especially in the early stages, as it's the burden of excessive overhead that often leads to business downfall. Similarly, stress the futility of trying to cater to all demographics, exemplified by the likes of Coke and Pepsi, emphasizing the need to carve a distinctive identity and accept that capturing an entire market is implausible, making strategic focus imperative. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-inventive-journey/message

Istrouma Baptist Church (ASC) Aug 20, 2023 ========== August 20 l Habits Welcome! We're glad you've joined us today for our Sunday morning worship service! For more information about Istrouma, go to istrouma.org or contact us at info@istrouma.org. We glorify God by making disciples of all nations. ========== Connection Card https://istrouma.org/myinfo "The Habit of Prayer" Luke 18:1-8 ‭‭Luke‬ ‭18‬:‭1‬-‭8‬‬ And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.' For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.'” And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” 1. A destitute widow 2. A dirtbag judge 3. Developing the habit of prayer a. Dependently b. Boldly c. Persistently

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