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Welcome to Day 2110 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Sermon on the Mount 8 – A Christian's Ambition: Not Material Security, But God's Rule – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 07/04/2021 Sermon on the Mount – A Christian's Ambition: Biblical Priorities Result in Freedom From Worry Matthew 6:19-34 Today's Scripture is found on page 1505 of the pew Bible. Teaching about Money, Possessions, and Worry “Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. “Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. But when your eye is unhealthy, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is! “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money. “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn't life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? “So don't worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today. In the first half of Matthew 6 (1–18), Jesus describes the Christian's private life ‘in the secret place' (giving, praying, fasting); in the second half (19–34), he is concerned with our public business in the world (questions of money, possessions, food, drink, clothing and ambition). The same contrast could be expressed regarding our ‘religious' and ‘secular' responsibilities. This distinction is false, because we cannot separate these into water-tight compartments. Indeed, the separation of the sacred from the secular in church history has been disastrous. If we are Christians, citizens of God's kingdom, then everything we do is holy because it is done in...
Friendship is a state of mutual trust and support between allied people. Is there a line that is crossed within friendships that take things to far. Have you seen circumstance where people treat friends as possessions and depend heavily on them. Is this as sign of personal insecurity ? Let me know if you have experienced this or your thoughts on this.Email: traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong
Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz
Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz
“So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.” - Luke 14:33How is one to interpret the meaning of such a claim and what implications does it have within a modern context, where possessions, whether necessary or superfluous, are a normal part of the economic schema enveloping those who live in the developed world? Join the whole group as Tyler presents some ideas from a paper (see the link below) he recently wrote. It's a rich discussion despite being all about not being rich. You can read the paper here: Discipleship and PossessionsAlso, if you haven't already, check out our earlier episode: #056: Happy Are You Poor, where we dive deeper into the Catholic Tradition of voluntary poverty.
Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz
Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz
Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz
Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz
Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz
Money is a necessity and let's admit it, it matters to everyone. But, in the Christian world, there are diverse beliefs about wealth, money, and spending, some of them opposing, that we find ourselves struggling to reconcile our beliefs with the way we create wealth and handle money. What are your thoughts about money and spending? Are you aware of the role money plays in your life? And what does the Bible say about money? Alex Cook of Wealth With Purpose joins us today to help us ponder these questions. He asserts that getting a biblical worldview of wealth and money is as crucial as getting your heart right. The Bible, Alex says, gives us great truths to steer us through the ways we think about our money and our spending. Click now and let's get into money matters in light of God's truth.Key Points From This Episode: Alex's current location and preoccupation.Alex shares the backstory of how he got involved in business ministry.What led Alex to give up his business and start his business ministry?The challenges and rewards of trusting and fulfilling God's calling and growing in the process.Alex's definition of Christian stewardship and some practical ways that stewardship can be implemented in our lives.What are some barriers to growing in generosity and obeying God in stewardship? Alex's advice on retirement and “finishing the race”.Alex's top advice for people wanting to grow in generosity and impact.Alex answers the mentor-minute questions.Tweetables:“If you're going to preach and teach on money, you need to be in good shape with money.”“Does your money-spending reflect a heart that's sold out to God?”“Good stewardship starts with how you spend your money. Are you spending it wisely?”“Christians need to reflect God's character. So, if God is generous, we need to be generous.” “Move more toward having that internal focus and directing our budgets toward things that are going to last rather than temporal things.” “We need to get rid of this scarcity mentality that once it's given, it's gone. God has no lack of resources.”Links Mentioned:Wealth With PurposeMoney, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy AlcornThe Kingdom Investor Podcast on LinkedInAbout Alex CookAlex Cook is the CEO & Founder of Wealth with Purpose, an organization that equips Christians to honor God with their finances, by teaching them sound financial planning skills based on the wisdom of the Bible. Alex is passionate about helping Christians ensure that their financial house is in order so that they can fulfill the purposes for which God has called them.He is regularly quoted in Secular and Christian media, including the Australian Financial Review, Vision FM, Hope 103.2FM and has also appeared as a guest expert on TV programs such as Sky Business – Your Money, Your Call.
We're back into the Becoming Like Jesus Series, picking up Luke's gospel again. We dive into the first part of chapter 9. There is a massive interplay between faith, and being sent on mission - a test for the disciples with a practical lesson for us. Jesus puts the issues squarely in front of us asking what we think will enhance and save our life, and what will diminish and lose it… it's not what our culture has taught us to answer! Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast. This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church in Portland, Oregon. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone. And if you have a question you'd like us to chat about, please let us know!
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Adam Blai cracks open his exorcism case files to share enlightening true stories of demonic oppression and possession. Whether people provided a gateway through Ouija boards, tarot cards, Reiki, Yoga, or martial arts, Blai reports from firsthand observation how they were lured into the occult. Find out more: ReligiousDemonology.com Resources mentioned in his episode: Hauntings, Possessions, and Exorcisms The Exorcism Files: True Stories of Demonic Possession The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.
A new MP3 sermon from Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LD 42 God's Law for His Redeemed People (16) God's Will Concerning Possessions Subtitle: My Only Comfort Speaker: Prof. Ronald Cammenga Broadcaster: Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 1/8/2023 Bible: Exodus 22 Length: 56 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LD 42 God's Law for His Redeemed People (16) God's Will Concerning Possessions Subtitle: My Only Comfort Speaker: Prof. Ronald Cammenga Broadcaster: Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 1/8/2023 Bible: Exodus 22 Length: 56 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LD 42 God's Law for His Redeemed People (16) God's Will Concerning Possessions Subtitle: My Only Comfort Speaker: Prof. Ronald Cammenga Broadcaster: Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 1/8/2023 Bible: Exodus 22 Length: 56 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LD 42 God's Law for His Redeemed People (16) God's Will Concerning Possessions Subtitle: My Only Comfort Speaker: Prof. Ronald Cammenga Broadcaster: Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 1/8/2023 Bible: Exodus 22 Length: 56 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LD 42 God's Law for His Redeemed People (16) God's Will Concerning Possessions Subtitle: My Only Comfort Speaker: Prof. Ronald Cammenga Broadcaster: Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 1/8/2023 Bible: Exodus 22 Length: 56 min.
Who are you? How would you answer this question? In the coming weeks, we'll explore the stories of nine different characters in the Bible, who each tried to build their identities in all the wrong places, and then discovered the kind of wholeness that only God can give. And in considering their lives, we'll discover the identity traps we fall into, and the identity Christ offers us that changes everything. In this sermon, we explore a biblical and theological framework for understanding our identity and mapping our own hearts. Identity is, at its core, a sense of self. It distinguishes us from the people around us. It gives clarity to our place in this world. And it turns out that a sense of self is meaningful when it meets three, deep-seated, underlying needs: Significance Security Satisfaction Now, this is where theology comes in, because the Bible tells us that we were created in the image and likeness of God. We were created to know God as our Father, and to know ourselves as His sons and daughters. In other words, we were made to find our identity as children of God. And as children of God, we were made: To find our significance in His esteem. To find our security in His care. To find our satisfaction in His pleasure. That's the identity we were made for: to live as a child beloved by the Father. But, we are sinners by nature and by choice; our sins have separated us from God. So instead of children… we find ourselves orphans. We wake up in the universe estranged from the God were meant to call “Father.” We wake up as orphans. Our orphan hearts start trying to find identity elsewhere. Consequently, there are three primary strategies we employ to get our identity needs met apart from God. We look to find our identity through: People Power Possessions Our Orphan hearts try to build an identity seeking Significance, Security, and Satisfaction from the creation instead of the Creator! To use the language of Romans 1: we've exchanged the glory of the immortal God for created things. In essence, that's what idolatry is. Whenever we look to anything other than God for our ultimate significance, security, and satisfaction. Whatever that is becomes our functional god, and we serve and sacrifice and offer up whatever it takes to get our deep identity needs met. It's idolatry. The lie of Satan is that we're better off fending for ourselves, getting our deep identity needs for significance, security, and satisfaction met through people, power, or possessions. Anywhere other than our Heavenly Father. And so we go out into the world trying to get our deep identity needs met. We pursue people, not so much to love them, but so that we can get our needs met. We acquire power, not so much to serve others, but so that we can secure ourselves. We amass possessions, not so much to share generously, but so we can enjoy ourselves. The whole of our identity starts caving inward when we live as orphans. We go into the world needy, consuming, taking. It's less about what we can give, and it's more about what we can get. Because as an orphan, I've got to find my own identity; I've got to get my own significance, my own security, and my own satisfaction. Because we are estranged from God through sin, by default we learn to build our identity and cope through life as orphans. And so most of us, one of these three deep identity needs becomes dominant. We all need significance, security, and satisfaction, but one tends to loom large in our hearts. And then we tend to learn toward People, Power, or Possessions as our primary strategy to get that identity need met. But then, in the mercy and grace of God, He sent us Jesus to take all our broken, sinful identities upon himself, to give us his own righteous identity instead, and to fill us with the Holy Spirit. Do you realize what this means? By the mercy of the Father, in the grace of Jesus, and by power of the Spirit, you can begin to live as Children once more! Which means we can live from the deep resources of our Good Father as His beloved children: He gives us the Significance of his honor. He gives us the Security of his love. He gives us the Satisfaction of his joy. And having received His nourishment for our deep identity needs, we move out into the world in strength. We can approach people in love. We can use power to serve. We can hold possessions with generosity. Every day this choice is before us: Who am I? Am I an orphan that has to fend for himself, using people, power, and possessions to meet my deep identity needs? Or am I a child of God? By grace through faith resting in the deep Significance, utter Security, and profound Satisfaction that are mine in Christ… such that I'm filled up to pour myself out for the sake of others! How do we do this? We get close to our Father, so we remember who He is, so we remember who we are, so we can remember to act like ourselves. Romans 8:14-17 Living the Message episode: https://youtu.be/UwUNqFQWrH4 Questions about this sermon can be emailed to: livingthemessage@moodychurch.org
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The things that we own can be central to our identity, part of how we see ourselves and how other people see us. Russell Belk, PhD, of York University, talks about the role our possessions play in our lives; what drives collectors to collect items as disparate as stamps, art and Pez dispensers; how the word “possessions” can encompass physical, digital and even completely intangible items; and how has the rise of the sharing economy is changing the way people think about the importance of ownership. Links Russell Belk, PhD Speaking of Psychology Home Page
We welcome you to today's broadcast. Billy Lambert will be sharing insight from God's word. This broadcast is part of a nationally televised series sponsored by the churches of Christ. Please sign up for our FREE Bible correspondence course and check out our YouTube channel to see all the latest shows. Our goal is to encourage you to get to know your Bible. Have you watched Getting To Know Your Bible? Please check us out on Dish Network or Direct TV. Click here to find out where you can watch in your area. Our goal is to encourage you to get to know your Bible. #TelevisionMinistry #spreadthegospel Getting To Know Your Bible blogs are available on Spaces by WIX, the GTKYB social media pages, and on our website. Follow along with Billy's weekly podcasts and posts to be encouraged. #TelevisionMinistry #spreadthegospel #GTKYB #BillyLambert #Bible #study #summerdale #churchofchrist #Jesus #NewTestament #church #encouragement #podcast
“Travel is one of the few activities we engage in not knowing the outcome and reveling in that uncertainty. Nothing is more forgettable than the trip that goes exactly as planned.” –Eric Weiner In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Eric discuss the tendency of travelers to idealize the very recent bygone past in places, and Rolf's experience of traveling by freighter ship (2:00); Eric's satisfaction in returning to places he's visited before, such as India, and how to remain open to uncertainty and surprise on the road (9:30); how conversations about travel differ from generation to generation, culture to culture, person to person (20:00); what it was like for Eric to have his book The Geography of Bliss adapted into a TV show, and the nuances behind the concept of "happiness" (28:30); how the experience of travel is inevitably intertwined with the experience of home (38:00); how luxury hotels can insulate you from the experience of a place, and how "adventure travel" is modern concept (43:30); and how Eric's relationship to home, and to time, has changed over the years (58:30). Eric Weiner (@Eric_Weiner) is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and speaker. His books include The Socrates Express, and The Geography of Bliss, which is being made into a six-part docu-series, featuring actor Rainn Wilson, and due to air on NBC's Peacock streaming service. For more about Eric, check out https://ericweinerbooks.com/ Notable Links: Philosophy compels us to live better (Deviate episode) Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss (TV series) The Vagabond's Way, by Rolf Potts (book) Boatswain (deck boss on a freighter ship) Seven Pillars of Wisdom (book by T.E. Lawrence) Eric Weiner's Atlas of Ideas (email newsletter) Keitai denwa (Japanese mobile phone culture) Grunge (1990s alternative music culture) K-Pop (Korean popular music) Hangul (Korean alphabet) World Happiness Report Rainn Wilson (TV actor and producer) Quilts for Kids Nepal (nonprofit organization) Ibn Battuta (medieval Moroccan traveler) Beryl Markham (aviator and author) Kamba (ethnic group in Kenya) Thar Desert (arid region in India) The Geography of Genius, by Eric Weiner (book) Yi-Fu Tuan (Chinese-American geographer) "Little Gidding" (poem by T.S. Eliot) Uffizi Gallery (museum in Florence) Teaism (DC-based teahouse) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.
SHOW NOTES: Home Improvement: New Year's resolutions are for home improvement as well as self-improvement! Find out the best resolutions that are worth keeping. Renter's Insurance: If disaster strikes, are the contents of your rental home protected? The right renter's insurance offers some peace of mind. Sticking Doors: If your doors need an extra push to open and close, you need these simple sticky door solutions. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Kitchen Cabinets: Soffits over the kitchen cabinets look outdated, but opening the space attracts dust and taller cabinets are inconvenient! Nancy can either paint the soffits to blend with the cabinets or install a convenient pull-down system to make her cabinet storage more accessible. Driveway Repair: When driveway blacktop starts to crumble, should the driveway be patched or resurfaced? Bruce needs a latex patching compound that will adhere properly to fill the holes, then a topcoat to cover it. Countertop Stains: Corian countertops in the bathroom are turning yellow around the faucets and drainers. When sanding and cleansing don't work. Sharon gets tips on making a paste to bleach and lighten the stains. Doorway Cracks: Ralph wants to know what's causing cracks in the corners of the doorways and how to fix them. It's common for cracks to appear when there is movement around openings, but some fiberglass tape and spackle should repair them before he primes and repaints. HVAC Filters: Jeannie is worried that filthy filters and ducts are making her friend sick. An inspector should check for mold and other issues that the landlord may need to address to improve the air quality. Roofing: Should the edges of tar paper be covering the roof ridge vents? Jeff learns that it was overlooked and he needs to cut the tar paper to provide proper ventilation in the attic. Painting: The new layer of paint is starting to bubble and Catherine's contractor just wants to paint over it again. She'll want him to pull off the paint instead and prep the surface the right way before adding a new coat of latex paint. Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you buy a new dress, you would want to buy accompanying accessories, shoes, etc. If you buy a new phone, you would want to buy a new case, matching earpod case, maybe some membership, etc. It's like changing/upgrading one thing leads to the changing/upgrading of other related things. This is the 'Diderot Effect' coined after Denis Diderot, a french philosopher. In this episode, Ashdin shares his story and a few habits to combat this expensive effect. Read more about Diderot here.(https://jamesclear.com/diderot-effect) You can watch the full video episodes of The Habit Coach Podcast with Ashdin Doctor on the YouTube channel. You can also check out Ashdin's Linktree Page here: (https://linktr.ee/awesome180) Check out the Awesome180 website: (http://awesome180.com/) You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Twitter | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Literary Life podcast today, our hosts look back on their reading lives over the past year. Angelina, Cindy and Thomas each share a commonplace quote, then they each share a little about how they approach reading in a way that fits with the demands of their busy lives. Each of our hosts talks about their literary surprises, their most outstanding reads of the year, disappointing books they read, and their personal favorite podcast books from 2022. Angelina also reiterates why reading rightly is so important to us all! Don't forget to join us for the 2023 Reading Challenge! Get your books and Bingo cards ready! Commonplace Quotes: A good story isn't told to make a point. A good story reflects the World God created. The point makes itself. Timothy Rollins “Blessed be Pain and Torment and every torture of the Body … Blessed be Plague and Pestilence and the Illness of Nations…. “Blessed be all Loss and the Failure of Friends and the Sacrifice of Love…. “Blessed be the Destruction of all Possessions, the Ruin of all Property, Fine Cities, and Great Palaces…. “Blessed be the Disappointment of all Ambitions…. “Blessed be all Failure and the ruin of every Earthly Hope…. “Blessed be all Sorrows, Torments, Hardships, Endurances that demand Courage…. “Blessed be these things–for of these things cometh the making of a Man….” Hugh Walpole I will not walk with your progressive apes, erect and sapient. Before them gapes the dark abyss to which their progress tends – if by God's mercy progress ever ends, and does not ceaselessly revolve the same unfruitful course with changing of a name. I will not treat your dusty path and flat, denoting this and that by this and chat, your world immutable wherein no part the little maker has with maker's art. I bow not yet before the Iron Crown, nor cast my own small golden sceptre down. J. R. R. Tolkien, from “Mythopoeia” A Selection from “The Secular Masque” by John Dryden All, all of a piece throughout; Thy chase had a beast in view; Thy wars brought nothing about; Thy lovers were all untrue. 'Tis well an old age is out, And time to begin a new. Book and Link List: Episode 60: Why Read Pagan Myths Episode 124: The Abolition of Man (beginning of series) Fortitude by Hugh Walpole The Killer and the Slain by Hugh Walpole The Old Ladies by Hugh Walpole Cherringham Mystery Series by Matthew Costello and Neil Richards The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards Anthony Berkeley Ronald Knox Rex Stout Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey Light Thickens by Ngaio Marsh Henry the Eighth by Beatrice Saunders The Talisman by Sir Walter Scott Hard Times by Charles Dickens Captive Flames by Ronald Knox The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin The Most Reluctant Convert by David C. Downing The Truth and Beauty by Andrew Klavan The Man Who Knew Too Much by G. K. Chesterton The Rosettis in Wonderland by Dinah Roe Just Passing Through by Winton Porter The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories ed. by Martin Edwards The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories by P. D. James Edmund Crispin Agatha Christie: An Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley Dorothy L. Sayers by Colin Duriez The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris The Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis by Jason Baxter Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh I Live Under a Black Sun by Edith Sitwell The Dwarf by Par Lagerkvist You Are Not Your Own by Alan Noble Dune by Frank Herbert The Twist of the Knife by Anthony Horowitz The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley (not recommended) The Witness of the Stars by E. W. Bullinger (not recommended) The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim Dracula by Bram Stoker The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis Support The Literary Life: Become a patron of The Literary Life podcast as part of the “Friends and Fellows Community” on Patreon, and get some amazing bonus content! Thanks for your support! Connect with Us: You can find Angelina and Thomas at HouseofHumaneLetters.com, on Instagram @angelinastanford, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ANGStanford/ Find Cindy at morningtimeformoms.com, on Instagram @cindyordoamoris and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cindyrollins.net/. Check out Cindy's own Patreon page also! Follow The Literary Life on Instagram, and jump into our private Facebook group, The Literary Life Discussion Group, and let's get the book talk going! http://bit.ly/literarylifeFB
Today's episode on Legacy Listens hosted by Matt Kulp has a conversation with Dr. Lori Verderame, an award-winning TV personality and TV talk show host with a Ph.D. in art history. Matt and Lori talk about appraising, selling, and educating yourself about your antiques or collections. For more information about Dr. Lori Verderame visit https://www.drloriv.com/ ____________________________ Legacy Planning- 3440 Hamilton Blvd Allentown, PA 18103 and 228 W Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380 610-719-8600 www.legacy-online.com Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser.
It's time to see what Jesus taught about money, possessions, accumulating wealth, and generosity. This week the ACP guys look at the "least of these" - who are they and how are Christians expected to interact with them? And are all Jesus-followers required to give away all of their possessions?
It is remarkable how small random decisions you make can take you to the most unexpected places that define a lifetime vocation. Take, for example, saying yes, albeit reluctantly, to an invitation to a trip to an unfamiliar country in an unexplored continent. Who knew that even an unenthusiastic “yes” could forever change one's life?Today, let's listen to the story of a life changed by saying yes to God. Doug Cobb, managing partner at the Finishing Fund, joins us to talk about the journeys he's taken in his life - from finding great success setting up tech startup companies and selling them at gainful margins to leveraging business success to advance God's work in the world. His most epiphanic journey, however, took him to Africa. Click now and listen to why this trip changed his understanding of himself and the world and defined the trajectory of his life. Key Points From This Episode: Doug's personal and family background.The highlight of Doug's week.A summary of Doug's career.The factors that led to Doug's success in business.Where does Doug find significance in life?The story of how God shaped Doug from a heart and generosity perspective.What is The Finishing Fund and what's the vision that God has put in Doug's heart?Stories of the Finishing Fund's impact on people groups in remote areas of the world.What's the next stage for The Finishing Fund?The biggest challenge to finishing the great commission.Steps needed to take The Finishing Fund 2.0 to fruition.Lessons that Doug learned from failure.Doug answers the mentor-minute questions.Tweetables:“Lives only make sense in retrospect”“I'm really thankful for the times when I said yes to God and stepped out.”“I have seen how God has over and over again, answered my prayers, provided what we've needed, introduced me to people, build relationships, have money show up that I hadn't even asked for.”“It's not enough to just declare, “yes, this will work”. You have to take the leap.”Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Finishing FundFinishing The Task FTTMoney, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy AlcornThe Treasure Principle by Randy AlcornMere Christianity by C.S. LewisDouglas Cobb's 1-2-3 Handbook Release 2.3And Then The End Will Come by Douglas CobbAbout Doug CobbDoug Cobb is the managing partner of the Finishing Fund, whose mission is to “make disciples of every nation”. He has been working with Finishing the Task and the Issachar Initiative for a decade. Doug and his wife, Gena, are members of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky where he teaches the Word by Word Sunday school class and serves as an elder.
A trip from San Diego to Portland is turning into a nightmare for a man looking to start a new life.He was driving a U-Haul truck, with everything he owned when he parked in Oakland to rest up at a friend's house and he woke up to find everything gone. “So, I'm moving from San Diego to Portland, this was my overnight pit stop,” said Tony.That pit stop in Oakland turned into a horrible experience for him.It was supposed to be a new beginning for the high-end bicycle designer. He packed up everything he owned in this U-Haul van and said it's ending up like a bad dream.“Anything from my pants to my trash can, computer to my bed frame. Visualize any room in your house and whatever is in it, is gone,” said Tony.His entire life was inside the U-Haul, which included family heirlooms from Germany. Also stolen, his vintage Volkswagen that was in tow.That was Saturday morning and after reporting the theft to police, he then took to social media for help.“Volkswagon groups, other areas of the internet that are here to help. It was shared, multiplied quickly and slowly I started getting information saying ‘hey you should go look here some of the crime hot spots where stolen things are taken,'” said Tony. Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople
Dan & Stephanie continue chatting with Adam Blai about exorcisms, the devil and the warning signs and preventions. Demonic Possessions From Yoga, Reiki, And The New Age.
Dan & Stephanie continue chatting with Adam Blai about exorcisms, the devil and the warning signs and preventions. Demonic Possessions From Yoga, Reiki, And The New Age.
'Tis the season of 'stuff' and in this compilation episode we revisit the chosen possessions from Jo Stanley, Todd Sampson, John Eales, Amantha Imber and Carl Honore - as they talk about the story and meaning behind their object. Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram Contact Nigel here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SUBSCRIBE to Kay & Olu Taiwo's Youtube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/c/KayOluTaiwoThere is an identity crisis that is taking over our world. Millennials, Gen Z, and even Gen X have fallen prey to a mass deception that has been further worsened by social media and the whole culture.Identity is who you are, and that which distinguishes you from something or someone else.God made you in His image. Learn the significance of this truth.In this video, I confront and refute the following 7 identity myths:Identity Myth #1: Performance. “I am what I do.”Identity Myth #2: Possessions. “I am what I have.”Identity Myth #3: Feelings. “I am how I feel.”Identity Myth #4: History. “I am my past.”Identity Myth #5: Connections. “I am who I know.”Identity Myth #6: Geography. “I am my geography.”Identity Myth #7: Race. "I am my skin color or ethnicity."-----------------------------------------------------------------Get BOOK by Kay & Olu on VISION: The Vision Guided Life: God's Strategy for Fulfilling Your Destinyhttp://visionguidedlife.com/#order SUPPORT THIS MINISTRY FINANCIALLYhttps://www.vflm.org/join-the-clubDOWNLOAD our Bible Scholar Apphttp://thebiblescholar.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite | https://www.vflm.orgInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/visionguide...Twitter | https://twitter.com/visionforlife1Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/visionguided...Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@kayolutaiwo
Audio from YouTube: https://youtu.be/dcF7nIp-04c In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon reflects on pursuing possessions. Because of death, all is ultimately meaningless. Unless . . . Show Notes Contact the Podcast: RWJPodcast@gmail.com or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home. yearbook.wels.net All rights reserved. Content used at this podcast comes from a variety of locations & sources. Grace Abounds Reading Guides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Tw74cyqt4ZNRcGpwjJ6l1XsT0ldhyxj CW21 Daily Lectionary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PN_RWjgV4wnvFALd8f4Hu3MvWAo8Jgh-/view?usp=sharing Casting Nets Podcast: https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Apple Spotify Contact Casting Nets: castingnetspod@gmail.com Impact Podcast - St. Andrew, Middleton WI https://st-andrew-online.org/impact/ RSS Link: https://feeds.libsyn.com/314675/rss Prince of Peace - Thousand Oaks, CA https://www.princeofpeaceto.com https://www.youtube.com/c/PrinceofPeaceTO/featured Water of Life Lutheran Church - Caledonia & Racine, WI https://www.wateroflifelutheran.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcICs1dldnmZ-rcBqs4QtVQ Life Challenges Podcast https://christianliferesources.com/life-challenges-podcast/ St. Paul Lutheran Church - Ottawa, ON, Canada https://www.stpaulottawa.org/ https://www.youtube.com/c/StPaulOttawa Martin Luther College - New Ulm, MN https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG3EyO6dSM4-5Ujr2HM9ExA His Word 360 (WLS Prof. Rev. Stephen Geiger) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd542RpYW_KSrkEBUSNw-Lg WELS Streams: https://www.youtube.com/c/welsstreams WELS Congregational Services: https://vimeo.com/welscongserve https://vimeo.com/wels Point of Grace Campus Ministry https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsI7Z5KbPwLdHeIVj_l1z_A Pilgrim Lutheran Church - Menomonee Falls WI https://www.youtube.com/user/pilgrimlutheran Through My Bible readings by Rev. Martin Spriggs. Audio accessed at https://wels.net/serving-you/bible/through-my-bible-archive/ Produced 2022 by Pastor Hagen: pastorhagen@icloud.com or (419) 262-8280 Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com #raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo Resurrection - Maumee: Family Bible Hour at 10:15 AM, Worship on Sundays at 9 AM & 11 AM 2250 S. Holland Sylvania Rd - Maumee, OH Contact RWJ: RWJPodcast@gmail.com (419) 262-8280 CCLI Copyright License 11582729 and Streaming License 20003552
Before God asks us to give anything, he gives us everything. In this vintage Grace City sermon on generosity, Pastor Josh unpacks the story of Annanias & Saphira, compares the greedy life to the generous life, and ends with a powerful story of God's redemption in the life of a man who grew up homeless and now runs his own business.
A dating episode in the midst of a global pandemic? If anyone can still have game when the world feels upside down, it's comedian Alysia Brown. From back-to-back dates to picking up audience members on Zoom shows and everything in between, Alysia does it all. She tells us about her dating life before COVID, during quarantine, and what she hopes to find for the future. We implore her to share her tips and go-to moves so that our listeners can learn from her experience. Plus, Melody tries to cheat with her pick for Gayest Thing Of The Week while Carolyn is on her way to becoming a Bernie Sanders meme. Finally, we end with a question from a listener who is questioning her sexuality but afraid of leading on another woman in case it turns out she isn't queer after all. Sponsored by BetterHelp Online Therapy: As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Value time, more than money and possessions. You can get more money, land, possessions and opportunities. But you can't get this moment back. The time that passes belongs to death, every moment spent is being purchased with your life. Spend it well and spend it intentionally so that one day you can reflect on your investment with a smile rather than regret. Welcome to the Winning Thoughts series! Each week, join Dylan as we discuss an idea, story or concept to help you improve in thoughts, words, actions, and life. Tune in every Monday for a new idea to help you get your week off to a great start.
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management MoneyWi$e Episode 5, Season 6 Preparing to transfer your cherished possessions can be a daunting task that evokes a range of emotions and trepidation for many individuals. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff shares tips for easing the task of distributing your non-titled property. For more information, see the following Extension publications: Estate Planning Part 5: Wills and Probate in Kentucky Estate Planning Part 7: Federal and State Estate Taxes For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Page
In this sneak peek into next week's episode, Nigel explains how his relationship with possessions has changed as he's got older. The 'possession' question is his favourite and next week he'll bring you some of his favourite Five of My Life choices just in time for Christmas. Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram Contact Nigel here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to today's episode with Dr. Richard Baxter of Alabama Tongue-Tie Center and find some answers. Having gained an eternal perspective on his business and life mission early in his career, Richard's dental practice was shaped and influenced by his quest to fulfill God's purpose for him. His dental office in Alabama carries all the touches of his mission to build a Christian-based office with the primary goal of serving kids and families troubled by tongue-tied conditions as well as reaching out to unreached and unengaged people groups. Click now and be inspired by his stories.Key Points: How Richard started his dental career and why he focused on tongue-tied children?How his mission with Tongue Tie has had global reach.Richard talks about the unreached people groups and how he got introduced to the call to finish the Great Commission. Richard describes what it is like being under David Platt's tutelage.How did having an eternal perspective early on impact the way Richard planned his life and career? What is Reach the Rest and what impact has it created?What is the M Power approach and how teaching skills to indigenous groups help open doors for evangelizing?How Richard designs, brands, and operates his office with the intention to be Christian-based and inclusive in orientation.Links Mentioned:Alabama Tongue-Tie CenterTongue-Tied AcademyTongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More by Richard BaxterReach the RestRadical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David PlattPray the Word Podcast with David PlattMoney, Possessions and Eternity by Randy AlcornThe Treasure Principle by Randy AlcornMiracle at Tenwek: The Life of Dr. Ernie Steury by Gregg LewisAbout Richard Baxter DMD, MS Dr. Baxter is the founder and owner of the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center. He is an internationally recognized speaker on tongue ties, instructor of the comprehensive course Tongue-Tied Academy, and author of the best-selling book “Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More.”Dr. Baxter enjoys spending time with his wife, Tara, who is a nurse practitioner, and his three girls, Hannah, Noelle, and Molly. And, since he had a tongue tie himself, and all three of his daughters were treated for tongue- and lip-ties at birth, this field is a personal one.
Show Notes Contact the Podcast: RWJPodcast@gmail.com or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home. yearbook.wels.net All rights reserved. Content used at this podcast comes from a variety of locations & sources. Register today for the WELS Lutheran Leadership Conference: http://lutheranleadership.com/ Grace Abounds Reading Guides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Tw74cyqt4ZNRcGpwjJ6l1XsT0ldhyxj CW21 Daily Lectionary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PN_RWjgV4wnvFALd8f4Hu3MvWAo8Jgh-/view?usp=sharing Casting Nets Podcast: https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Apple Spotify Contact Casting Nets: castingnetspod@gmail.com Impact Podcast - St. Andrew, Middleton WI https://st-andrew-online.org/impact/ RSS Link: https://feeds.libsyn.com/314675/rss Prince of Peace - Thousand Oaks, CA https://www.princeofpeaceto.com https://www.youtube.com/c/PrinceofPeaceTO/featured Water of Life Lutheran Church - Caledonia & Racine, WI https://www.wateroflifelutheran.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcICs1dldnmZ-rcBqs4QtVQ Life Challenges Podcast https://christianliferesources.com/life-challenges-podcast/ St. Paul Lutheran Church - Ottawa, ON, Canada https://www.stpaulottawa.org/ https://www.youtube.com/c/StPaulOttawa Martin Luther College - New Ulm, MN https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG3EyO6dSM4-5Ujr2HM9ExA His Word 360 (WLS Prof. Rev. Stephen Geiger) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd542RpYW_KSrkEBUSNw-Lg WELS Streams: https://www.youtube.com/c/welsstreams WELS Congregational Services: https://vimeo.com/welscongserve https://vimeo.com/wels Point of Grace Campus Ministry https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsI7Z5KbPwLdHeIVj_l1z_A Pilgrim Lutheran Church - Menomonee Falls WI https://www.youtube.com/user/pilgrimlutheran Through My Bible readings by Rev. Martin Spriggs. Audio accessed at https://wels.net/serving-you/bible/through-my-bible-archive/ Produced 2022 by Pastor Hagen: pastorhagen@icloud.com or (419) 262-8280 Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com #raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo Resurrection - Maumee: Family Bible Hour at 10:15 AM, Worship on Sundays at 9 AM & 11 AM 2250 S. Holland Sylvania Rd - Maumee, OH Contact RWJ: RWJPodcast@gmail.com (419) 262-8280 CCLI Copyright License 11582729 and Streaming License 20003552
Israel was baptized through the Red Sea. They sang a song of victory and rejoiced in the grace of God. But... most of those celebrating that day did not make it home to the promised land. Why not? Pride. They began to feel entitled, and that caused them to turn attention from God to themselves. Part of our episode today will investigate the mistakes of Israel in I Corinthians 10. How can we be less like them, more dependent on God, and beautifully humble? We will also list 8 things from Kevin Deyoung's book, Crazy Busy. These words, all starting with the letter P (its a Letter P day!) represent more subtle ways that pride sneaks into our lives. Having sought humility in these things, you and I will be better positioned, at the foot of God's throne, to be more useful to Him."A Manifestation of the Many Manifestations of Pride" (pg 35-38)- People Pleasing- Pats on the Back- Performance Evaluation- Proving Myself- Possessions- Prestige- Pity- PostingOoh, I see some of my own pride in that list. But what does our year look like if we know where we need to be humble? If we ask the question: "is this about me? And if it was about God and others, how different would it look?" May the Lord, who has blessed us in His grace and Spirit and Son, use us well and give us a life of gratitude, thankfulness, and service.
Andy Geleris is a neurologist from California and author of Money & Salvation: An Invitation to the Good Way. Though he didn't grow up in a Christian family, there were several strong experiences of generosity that had a lasting impact on him at a young age. After becoming a Christian at age 17, Andy was fortunate to find a strong, faithful church where the gospel was preached. It was in that church community where he heard that growing in discipleship always requires growing in generosity – a message that has shaped his trajectory since that time. Since that time, Andy has continued to grow a deep heart for generosity, not just for the impact that it has on those around us, but for the way it radically shapes our own hearts. Andy has written and spoken extensively about the importance of a generosity-filled life and shares his thoughts on topics like giving anonymously, the mistakes organizations make when fundraising, why a generous lifestyle is just as important for the poor, and eternal rewards as they relate to generosity. Listen now to hear all he had to share! QUOTES TO REMEMBER “I hope that this message of a financial finish line will start being preached in pulpits across this country.” “Luther famously said their are three conversions everybody needs: the first is the head, the second is the heart, and the third is the wallet.” “One of the most important ways I can see if I believe is how I spend my money.” “What Jesus cares about is not how much money we give, but how much lifestyle.” “It's almost like I have a little nuclear reactor of joy in the pit of my stomach.” “I think God cares more about my giving than about how effective that giving is.” “Every time Jesus talked about money, he talked about why giving was important for the soul of the person to whom he was talking.” “We are robbing poor people by not showing them how valuable spiritually it is for them to give even small amounts.” “Poor people have a tremendous advantage in earning eternal rewards.” “It turns out having wealth is not just working hard. It's not just being smart. It's not just taking advantage of god opportunities. It's something as fundamental as having simple, good physical health.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Andy's book, Money & Salvation: An Invitation to the Good Way Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn Operation Mobilization Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Eternal Perspective Ministries (Randy Alcorn) The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Romans 10:9 | How to Be Saved If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Matthew 7:22-23 | I Never Knew You 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' Luke 21:1-4 | The Widow's Offering 1 Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box, 2 and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. 3 And he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. 4 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” Proverbs 30:8 | Poverty and Riches Give me neither poverty nor riches Deuteronomy 8:18 | The Source of Wealth You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Matthew 6:33 | Seek First the Kingdom of God 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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When you give your money to woke razor companies like Harry's and Gillette, you're funding a Leftist agenda that hates your values. Now you can take a stand by switching to Jeremy's Razors. There's never been a better time to make the switch because the Contest for the Car is on. Here's how it works: For every person you refer – whether they buy a Jeremy's Razor kit or a DailyWire+ annual membership — you both get points in the race to win the god-king's McLaren. Go to JeremysRazors.com/Play to join the contest. See terms and conditions for complete details at jeremysrazors.com/referralterms. The Program is open only to legal U.S. residents residing in the U.S./D.C. (excluding residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Puerto Rico, & U.S. Territories & Possessions), 18 and older. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices