Podcasts about Praise

Can gratitude change our perspective on life's seasons?In today's episode, Lauren Alessi opens her heart about personal moments of waiting, longing, and the joyful surprise of answered prayers. As a community, we'll discover what it means to truly be present, content, and grateful in every circumstance. Whether we're celebrating blessings or faithfully sowing seeds for tomorrow. Rooted in Psalm 118:1, we'll explore the enduring love of God, challenge our tendency to always want more, and reflect on how gratitude shapes our relationship with Him.Let's gather together in devotion and prayer, inviting God to fill our hearts with gratitude and contentment. Join us as we encourage one another to recognize His goodness and love that endures forever.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

Law enforcement Explorer programs were created to mentor teens interested in policing. But decades of weak oversight created an environment where officers could manipulate that trust. Some exploited their roles, using their authority to groom, abuse, and silence the very teens they were entrusted to guide.Resources:RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: 24/7 hotline and resources for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visitrainn.orgNational Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Research, education, and tools to support prevention and survivor recovery. Visitnsvrc.orgJoyful Heart Foundation: Works to transform the response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, while supporting healing and survivor advocacy. Visitjoyfulheartfoundation.orgChildhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Confidential support for anyone concerned about child abuse. Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) or visitchildhelphotline.orgVictimConnect Resource Center: Provides free, confidential support and referrals for people affected by crime, including sexual abuse and misconduct by authority figures. Call 1-855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) or visitvictimconnect.orgNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): Expert guidance, therapist locators, and educational tools for families navigating trauma and abuse. Visitnctsn.orgBloom365: Youth-focused organization working to end teen dating abuse, sexual violence, and trauma through prevention, peer advocacy, and healing services. Call or text the Bloom helpline at 1-888-606-HOPE (4673) or visitbloom365.orgCDC – Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Evidence-based strategies and data about child sexual abuse in the U.S. Visit cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childsexualabuseState Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers: Directory to report child abuse to agencies. Visit childwelfare.gov/state-child-abuse-and-neglect-reporting-numbers988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources. Call 988 or visit988lifeline.orgCrisis Text Line: 24/7 mental health support via text. Text "HOME" to 741741 or visitcrisistextline.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline: Support for those experiencing abuse or coercive control. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788, or visitthehotline.orgLove is Respect: Help for teens and young adults in abusive relationships.Call 1-866-331-9474, text "LOVEIS" to 22522, or visitloveisrespect.orgNational Center for Victims of Crime: Provides advocacy, legal information, and trauma-informed resources for survivors of sexual abuse, harassment, and exploitation. Visitvictimsofcrime.orgMale Survivor: Support for male survivors of sexual abuse and assault, including institutional or authority-based abuse. Visitmalesurvivor.orgStaying Safe in Youth Law Enforcement Programs:If you or your child is involved in a Police Explorer program – or any youth mentorship run by law enforcement – there are steps you can take to reduce risk and create safer boundaries.Ask direct questions. Who runs the program? What are the policies around texting, ride-alongs, and one-on-one interactions? Are there rules that limit contact between adult officers and minors outside of scheduled events?Insist on transparency. Reputable programs should have clear, written guidelines about communication, supervision, and conduct. Ask to see them.Monitor ride-alongs. Know who your child is riding with, how long they're gone, and what the reporting procedures are.Watch the tech. Officers or advisors should never be Snapchatting, DMing, or texting minors privately. Monitor app usage and discuss healthy boundaries.Get involved. Show up to meetings. Get to know the adults running the program. Your presence as a parent or guardian helps make the space safer for everyone.Keep communication open. Let your child know they can talk to you about anything -- especially if something makes them uncomfortable. Make it clear that they won't be in trouble for speaking up.Getting Help:If you or someone you know has experienced abuse in a Police Explorer or similar youth program, here's what to do:Believe them. If a child or teen discloses abuse, believe what they say. Stay calm, listen, and affirm that it's not their fault. Praise them for coming forward.Report it. If the child is in danger, call 911. Otherwise, contact your local police, sheriff's department, or state child protection agency. If you're concerned local police might have a conflict of interest, contact your state police, state attorney general, or the FBI.Document/preserve everything. Save messages, screenshots, call logs — anything that could help support the report.Seek emotional support: Abuse by a trusted adult is incredibly disorienting. You and/or your child deserve compassionate care from someone trained in trauma -- like a therapist, school counselor, or crisis line advocate.Connect with survivor resources. Many organizations offer specialized support for young people.Consult legal counsel: Some survivors explore civil legal action against individuals or institutions. An attorney familiar with institutional abuse cases can help assess your options.Red Flags: Signs of Grooming or Abuse in Explorer Programs:Abuse by authority figures often begins with grooming -- a gradual, often-subtle process that builds trust before violating it. Here are common warning signs in youth law enforcement programs:“Special” treatment. One teen is singled out for attention, gifts, mentorship, or exclusive opportunities not given to others.Excessive one-on-one contact. Repeated private ride-alongs, late-night messages, or invitations to hang out off-duty.Private communication. The adult uses personal texting apps, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, or other unmonitored channels to talk to a minor.Overstepping/blurring boundaries. Inappropriate compliments, jokes about relationships, or sharing personal details not appropriate for a mentor-mentee dynamic.Isolation. The adult discourages the teen from talking to others about their relationship or makes the teen feel responsible for their secrecy.Gaslighting or guilt. The adult blames the teen for misunderstandings, manipulates their emotions, or makes them feel they'll “ruin someone's life” if they speak out.Physical contact. Touch that's unnecessary, prolonged, or makes the teen uncomfortable -- even if it's framed as casual or accidental. You can learn more about The Good segment and even submit a story of your own by visiting The Good page on our website! Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/scandal-police-explorer-programs/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! 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AFCON kicked off in Rabat, as Morocco opened with a 2-0 over Comoros in a game that featured an incredible overhead from Ayoub El Kaabi.Musa and Ryan begin there, before chatting about Kylian Mbappé, who equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid record for goals in a calendar year (05:28), as well as how impressive his time at the Bernabéu has been, despite getting off to a tricky start. Next up, it's Leeds' turn to get the props (18:32), after another great result, this time to Crystal Palace, that sees a great run from Daniel Farke's side continue. There's chat about the rest of the Premier League, including Aston Villa's win over Manchester United (24:07), wins for the top two, Liverpool's win at Spurs (33:37) and much more!From now until the end of December, you can get all the extra podcasts, ad-free, by signing up for a FREE membership at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST takes after a win over the New York Giants; Why the Vikings trip over themselves anytime they play on Christmas or Christmas Eve; Vikings WR Justin Jefferson will bounce back in a big way in 2026; Vikings skill position players have dropped the ball this season; Vikings Pie Chart of Praise in the win and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Worship Leader Sunday Bills speaks on the significance of praise, using the story of Jericho to illustrate how praise can be a powerful tool against obstacles, encouraging believers to persist in their worship even amidst challenges.

Ever wonder how to savor the moment when prayers are answered?On today's episode, Lauren Alessi invites us into her personal journey, sharing heartfelt reflections on the joy of receiving the blessings we've long awaited. As a special treat during this Christmas week, we'll explore together what it means to be present, embrace God's perfect timing, and practice gratitude. Even in seasons of waiting. Drawing from Psalm 46:10, we'll learn how to “be still and know” that He is God, trusting that the best gifts come when we least expect them.Come along as we join in prayer and devotion, encouraging one another to find peace, contentment, and hope in every season.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

The crew recaps Miami's hard-fought win over Texas A&M, highlighting strong performances on both sides of the ball. Praise is given to the Hurricanes' coaching staff, especially defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, for a game plan that delivered when it mattered most. On offense, Mark Fletcher and Malachi Toney earn standout recognition, with Fletcher's leadership shining through as he picked up Toney after an early fumble. Toney responded in the biggest moment, scoring the game-winning touchdown. The segment closes with the Canes' defense standing tall on the final drive, stopping Texas A&M to seal the victory.

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In this message, Tony walks through the events of Acts 12, focusing on the contrast between King Herod's opposition and the resilience of the early church. He explains how Peter was freed from prison by an angel while the believers were gathered in prayer, demonstrating that God's plans are not hindered by political or physical barriers. The sermon highlights the importance of choosing prayer as a first response to hardship and warns against the dangers of personal pride. Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download a copy of the Exodus JournalVisit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.comSubscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

Pastor Lance explains how Scripture uses Mary, who was likely only 12 years old when the angel visited her, as the portrait of praise and as a model of spiritual virtue to us. For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.

Ever wondered why Paul and Silas were singing in prison at midnight?

In the noise and rush of the Christmas season, it’s easy to let the message of Christ fade into the background like familiar music we barely notice. Yet Jesus did not come merely as a gift to be received and set aside—He came as a King to be welcomed, worshiped, and responded to. Scripture proclaims that the Christ child is the radiance of God’s glory, the exact representation of His being (Hebrews 1:3). Born in humble flesh, Jesus is both Savior and Sustainer, worthy of our full devotion. This season invites us to prepare room in our hearts, step away from distractions, and bow in awe before the Newborn King. Main Takeaways You’ll learn why Jesus is more than a gift—He is a living presence who calls for a response. Discover how the incarnation reveals the radiance and glory of God in human form. Reflect on how busyness and consumerism can dull our worship during Christmas. Understand why Christ’s birth calls us to humility, surrender, and praise. Be encouraged to prepare space in your life for Jesus as King, not merely as a seasonal tradition. Bible Verse References Hebrews 1:3 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/hebrews/1-3.html Your Daily Prayer Jesus, I step away from the noise and distractions of this world to worship You. You are the radiance of God’s glory, the humble King who came to dwell among us and sustain us by Your powerful word. I open my heart to You anew and make room for Your presence in my life. You are worthy of all praise, honor, and devotion. Thank You for Your grace, Your nearness, and Your unending love. May my life be lived each day in response to who You are.Amen. Want More? Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily moments of Scripture, reflection, and prayer. Leave a rating or review to help others discover this podcast. Visit LifeAudio.com to explore more Christ-centered podcasts. Read more Christmas devotionals and worship-focused articles at Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com. Relevant Links & Resources Bible study tools and Scripture exploration:BibleStudyTools.com – https://www.biblestudytools.com Christmas devotionals and worship resources:Crosswalk.com – https://www.crosswalk.comChristianity.com – https://www.christianity.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ever wondered why Paul and Silas were singing in prison at midnight?

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251221dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name's sake. And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. Romans 1:1-6 Family Matters For many people, these are days of preparation and travel to be with family for Christmas. Most will describe this as an essential and very enjoyable part of the Christmas celebration. Similarly, the reason Jesus was born in Bethlehem was a family matter. His parents had traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem because “they were of the house and line of David” (Luke 2:4). In the very town that hundreds of years earlier David was anointed the king of Israel, came the one who would fulfill that promise. Jesus had a family. The apostle Paul wrote, “As to his human nature (he) was a descendant of David.” He “became flesh” (John 1:14). He became true man so he could live and experience life like one of us. He also “through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God” (Romans 1:4). Jesus wasn’t just another human member of David's family tree; he is God himself. The result? We also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. We have another family to celebrate with this Christmas—all those who realized their need for a Savior, and in whose hearts God’s Spirit has worked a conviction that Jesus is their Savior and Lord. While we enjoy time with our families this Christmas, may we also rejoice that we can trace our spiritual roots back to the Babe of Bethlehem and celebrate with the family of believers our joy in Jesus, who came into this world to be our Savior. Prayer: Dear Jesus, bless my Christmas worship this year and my time together with family as we come together to celebrate your birth. Fill me with the awe of your miraculous birth and the joy that comes from believing that you are my God and Savior. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

This Christmas, step out of the noise and into a sacred garden, the garden of your own life, where striving ceases and receiving begins. In this special guided Christmas encounter, I lead you through a Holy Spirit–centered visualization designed to help you:Rest in God's presenceRemember who you are, beloved daughter or sonRelease striving and receive His peaceExperience the security of His coveringFeel the overflow of His provisionEnter the New Year from rest, not rushThis episode is a gentle invitation to breathe again, reconnect with your identity in Christ, and receive the gifts God longs to place in your hands: peace, clarity, and the deep assurance of His love. Perfect for your morning quiet time, Christmas Eve reflection, or anytime your soul needs stillness and renewal.Join the 7-Day Praise & Presence Challenge (Free). If this encounter refreshed your spirit, join Donna for seven simple days of praising, pausing, and listening to God before the New Year begins.The challenge happens inside the Vibrant Living Community (Skool) and is completely free.

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251220dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8 Be Patient ‘I can’t wait!’ That’s a common cry this time of year. Children have been adding items to their Christmas lists for weeks. Waiting another week to see what they may get seems unbearable. It’s just as hard for students to wait for the Christmas break. It’s equally difficult to wait when you are holding a ticket to visit relatives over the Christmas holiday. It doesn’t matter how long you stare at the calendar; there are no shortcuts. Waiting requires patience. The Bible acknowledges that patience isn’t a natural virtue in any of us. It’s especially true when life isn’t going right. When you are afflicted with sickness or are being mistreated, waiting for relief is just about the hardest thing to do. It would be much more natural to grumble and complain when your health is poor. When you aren’t being treated fairly, it’s much easier to lash out or criticize someone else to make them feel as lousy as you feel. So, the Bible tells you to be patient. That’s how God wants you to handle your frustrations and challenges in life. Sometimes you can’t overcome that sickness or get rid of that mistreatment. Yet you can still place your trust in God during those difficult times and wait for God to do his job. God did his biggest job when he sent Jesus to this earth on that first Christmas. Jesus took on himself all the abuse and mistreatment he never deserved. Jesus suffered for all the world’s spiritual sickness. Jesus took away the punishment for all our complaining, grumbling, and stinging criticisms of others. The results of Jesus’ work mean peace and forgiveness for believing hearts. ‘I can’t wait!’ can be your motto for the return of Jesus. You don’t have to count down the days on the calendar. You can wait with patience because Jesus brings more than presents, a brief visit, or a break from school. You can stand firm and eagerly wait for the blessings Jesus has in store for you when he comes back to take you home to heaven. Prayer: Lord Jesus, fill my life with your love and forgiveness so I can patiently endure earthly struggles while I wait for you to come back and bring me your eternal blessings. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Inspiration: A Winter Solstice Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至节这天，天坛笼罩在一片宁静与庄严之中。En: On the day of the Winter Solstice, the Tiantan was enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility and solemnity.Zh: 阳光微弱，如同薄纱，洒在雕刻精美的建筑和广阔的园林上。En: The sunlight was faint, like a thin veil, cascading over the intricately carved buildings and vast gardens.Zh: 冷风轻轻吹过，树叶沙沙作响，为这一场景增添了一份特有的冬日气息。En: A cold breeze gently passed by, rustling the leaves, adding a unique winter atmosphere to the scene.Zh: 梁和梅走在天坛的石板路上。En: Liang and Mei walked on the stone pavement of the Tiantan.Zh: 四周的热闹似乎和梁的心情形成鲜明的对比。En: The lively surroundings seemed to be in stark contrast to Liang's mood.Zh: 他深深困扰于即将到来的艺术展览。En: He was deeply troubled by the upcoming art exhibition.Zh: 他的灵感仿佛被冬季的寒风冻结了，甭说画出好作品，他连纸上的一笔都不敢下。En: It was as if his inspiration had been frozen by the winter chill, and he dared not even make a single stroke on paper, let alone produce good artwork.Zh: 梅注意到了梁的沉默，轻轻握住他的手。En: Mei noticed Liang's silence and gently held his hand.Zh: “不要太着急，”她微笑着说，“有时候过于用力反而迷失方向。”En: "Don't worry too much," she said with a smile, "sometimes pushing too hard can make you lose your way."Zh: 梁点点头，却依旧眉头紧锁。En: Liang nodded, but his brow remained furrowed.Zh: 他抬头看向祈年殿。En: He looked up at the Qiniandian.Zh: 它在冬日的阳光下熠熠生辉，仿佛在静静等待他们的到来。En: It shone in the winter sunlight, as if quietly waiting for them to arrive.Zh: “我们去看看祭祀仪式吧，”梅建议道，希望通过这些传统能激发梁的灵感。En: "Let's go see the sacrificial ceremony," Mei suggested, hoping that these traditions could ignite Liang's inspiration.Zh: 两人绕过园林，跟随人群来到仪式进行的地方。En: The two of them walked through the gardens, following the crowd to where the ceremony was taking place.Zh: 冬至节的仪式庄严而美丽，色彩斑斓的服饰，悠扬的乐声，烛火的摇曳，与天坛的古老建筑融为一体。En: The Winter Solstice ceremony was solemn and beautiful, with colorful costumes, melodious music, and flickering candle flames blending seamlessly with the ancient architecture of the Tiantan.Zh: 梁感受到内心的震撼。En: Liang felt a deep sense of awe.Zh: 这一切仿佛是一幅流动的画，每一个细节都在他的心里留下了深刻的印象。En: It was as if everything around him formed a moving painting, with each detail leaving a profound impression on his heart.Zh: 忽然间，灵感如一束光闪过梁的心灵。En: Suddenly, inspiration flashed through Liang's mind like a beam of light.Zh: 他看到的不再是一个单一的画面，而是一个充满活力的世界。En: What he saw was no longer a single image, but a vibrant world.Zh: 他的心跳加速，焦虑一扫而空。En: His heart raced, and his anxiety vanished completely.Zh: 仪式结束后，梅见梁眼中重新燃起光芒，便知道他的创作欲望再次被点燃。En: After the ceremony, Mei saw the renewed spark in Liang's eyes and knew that his desire to create had been reignited.Zh: “我想，我找到我要的东西了，”梁激动地说。En: "I think I've found what I needed," Liang said excitedly.Zh: 回到工作室，梁几乎是不眠不休地工作。En: Back in the studio, Liang worked almost tirelessly.Zh: 他所创造的，是一幅名为“冬至礼赞”的画。En: What he created was a painting titled "Praise of the Winter Solstice."Zh: 画中，天坛在冬日光影中宁静而又充满生气，仿佛在那里完成了一场跨越时空的对话。En: In the painting, the Tiantan appeared serene yet full of life in the winter's light and shadow, as if a dialogue transcending time and space had taken place there.Zh: 梁捕捉到了节日的核心，捕捉到了自己的心灵。En: Liang captured the essence of the festival and his own spirit.Zh: 展览的那一天，这幅画成了全场的焦点。En: On the day of the exhibition, this painting became the focal point of the entire event.Zh: 来看展的人们纷纷停在画前驻足，他们能感受到那份从内到外的生命力。En: Visitors stopped in front of the painting, able to feel the vitality emanating from within.Zh: 这次经历让梁明白，灵感不必强求，En: This experience taught Liang that inspiration should not be forced.Zh: 有时放松心情，沉浸于美好的体验中，自然会有意想不到的收获。En: Sometimes, by relaxing the mind and immersing oneself in beautiful experiences, unexpected rewards can come naturally.Zh: 创作的压力消减了，他的心灵也因此更加自由。En: The pressure of creation diminished, and his spirit became freer.Zh: 他默默地握着梅的手，感谢她一直以来的支持。En: He silently held Mei's hand, grateful for her unwavering support.Zh: 天坛依旧宁静，而梁心中的那座天坛却充满了光芒。En: The Tiantan remained tranquil, yet the Tiantan in Liang's heart was filled with light. Vocabulary Words:tranquility: 宁静solemnity: 庄严enveloped: 笼罩intricately: 精美cascading: 洒rustling: 沙沙作响pavement: 石板路stark: 鲜明troubled: 困扰exhibition: 展览faded: 凋谢frozen: 冻结furrowed: 紧锁inspiration: 灵感sacrificial ceremony: 祭祀仪式awe: 震撼melodious: 悠扬flickering: 摇曳seamlessly: 融为一体beam: 一束vibrant: 充满活力anxiety: 焦虑ignited: 点燃tirelessly: 不眠不休serene: 宁静dialogue: 对话essence: 核心focal point: 焦点emanating: 散发rewards: 收获

I had another episode planned for today, but at the last minute I decided to rerun this Christmas episode for you. I think this will become our traditional Christmas episode here at Gnostic Insights. And, if you are new to this podcast, welcome! Next week’s episode will be controversial, so I thought it best to wait until after Christmas for its release. Today, we're going to look at the nature of the Christ—the who, what, why of Christ. Most people are familiar with seeing the baby Jesus in the manger and that's what we celebrate at Christmas time, the birth of the Christ on Earth in the form of a human. But the Christ is an ethereal creature that predates the birth of Jesus. Jesus and the Christ aren't exactly the same, although Jesus was fully Christ. The Christ predates the birth of the human known as Jesus. So, let's learn more about the Christ and why the Christ figure is so essential to us Second Order Powers.  Gnosticism is the forerunner of the modern Christian faith. As such, a better understanding of the figure of the Christ is essential to understanding both Gnosticism and Christianity. The cosmology that I talk about here on the podcast was well known to Jesus and his original followers, but it was cut out of Christianity about 1700 years ago by the Nicene Council, at the urging of the Pope and the Roman Emperor. Because this theology was subtracted from orthodox Christianity, many of the ideas of gnostic cosmology sound odd and unfamiliar to modern churchgoers. Some of the ideas may even sound heretical at first glance due to their unfamiliarity. Yet the theology contained in these early scriptures makes sense of so many puzzling aspects of Christian faith that they must be reexamined. That's why I call the Substack The Gnostic Reformation. I'm confident that once you understand gnostic Christianity, you will better understand your relationship with God. According to gnostic cosmology as laid out in the Nag Hammadi, we humans and all other forms of life on Earth, from bacteria and eukaryotes on up, are the fruit of the Pleroma and Logos. We Second Order Powers find ourselves locked in a never-ending battle for dominion over the Earth with forces that were generated as a result of the Fall. Due to the law of mutual combat, we have forgotten our origin in the Fullness and our mission to bring love and harmony to creation and have instead taken on many of the characteristics of the shadows of the Deficiency. The Second Order Powers are locked in a never-ending war with the Deficiency. Here below, we constantly battle the physical forces of death and entropy, as well as the spiritual forces of vice, sin, delusion and despair. In order to restore memory and reason to the Second Order Powers, the Aeons of the Fullness, every one of them individually and all of them collectively, gave glory in unison to their Father while praying for a helper to bring peace to the Deficiency and forgiveness to Logos. Out of this focused prayer, a unique fruit emerged, one that contained all of the capabilities and powers of the Fullness, along with all of the love and eternal qualities of the Father. The singular fruit of the Fullness and the Father is known by various names: the Christ, the Savior and the Redeemer, the Advocate, the Light, and the Beloved. In Simple Explanation terms, the Christ is a perfect and full fractal of the Father and the Son, all rolled-up into one perfect form. Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth was both perfect man and perfect God incarnate. Christian Gnostics believed the same. Here is a more complete explanation of who Jesus was. It's said that Jesus was conceived without sin because he carried within his body the perfection of man and God. This would mean that Jesus was perfect and true to the original DNA formula for humanity. Hence the importance of the virgin birth that then imparted that perfect DNA to the baby. Jesus was also without negative karma attached to his soul, as his soul was the soul of God. The components of Jesus's body were also without sin, as the cells and flesh that became Jesus were in fact the Aeons of the Fullness incarnate. As Colossians 1:19 says, “For God was pleased to have all his Fullness dwell in him and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on Earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.” This one sentence from Colossians contains the entire Christian Gnostic Gospel. Because Jesus brought along the entire Fullness of the Pleroma when he incarnated, every aspect of the Father and Son came to material instantiation on Earth. In this manner, the eternal God experienced the finite life of us Second Order Powers and all of the struggle between birth and death that plague us all. Here is how the Tripartite Tractate of the Nag Hammadi scriptures describes this process: “As for those of the shadow, Logos separated himself from them in every way, since they fight against him and are not at all humble before him. The stumbling which happened to the Aeons of the Father was brought to them as if it were their own, in a careful and non-malicious and immensely sweet way. It was brought to the Fullnesses so that they might be instructed about the Deficiency by the single One, from whom alone they all received strength to eliminate the defects. They gathered together, asking the Father, with beneficent intent, that there be aid from above from the Father for his glory, since the defective one could not become perfect in any other way unless it was the will of the Pleroma of the Father, which he had drawn to himself, revealed, and given to the defective one. Then, from the harmony, in a joyous willingness which had come into being, they brought forth the fruit which was a begetting from the harmony, a unity, a possession of the Fullnesses, revealing the countenance of the Father of whom the Aeons thought as they gave glory and prayed for help for their brother with a wish in which the Father counted himself with them. Thus it was willingly and gladly that they brought forth the fruit. And he made manifest the agreement of the revelation of his union with them, which was his beloved Son, but the Son in whom the Fullnesses are pleased to put himself on them as a garment through which he gave perfection to the defective one and gave confirmation to those who are perfect, the One who is properly called Savior and the Redeemer and the Well-pleasing One, and the Beloved, the One to whom prayers have been offered, and the Christ and the light of those appointed in accordance with the ones from whom he was brought forth, since he has become the names of the positions which were given to him. Yet what other name may be applied to him except the Son, as we have previously said, since he is the knowledge of the Father whom he wanted them to know? Not only did the Aeons generate the countenance of the Father to whom they gave praise, but also they generated their own, for the Aeons who give glory, generated their countenance and their face. They came forth in a multifaceted form in order that the one to whom help was to be given might see those to whom he had prayed for help. He also sees the One who gave it to him.” (That is from the Tripartite Tractate sections 85 through 87.) So you see, the mission of the Christ, as stated in Colossians, was to redeem all of creation, including the fallen Aeon who had founded our material universe. Because the Christ came to redeem everyone, the body of Jesus came to Earth with every one of the Fullnesses on board. For every fallen spirit, the Christ brought forth their own personal and recognizable Savior. Redemption has already taken place. It is up to the Second Order Powers and the one who fell to recognize and accept that redemption in order to complete the mission of the Christ. In Simple Explanation terms, the Christ brought the correcting formula for all of our spirits and souls, each unique and personally formulated to meet our individual needs. The baptism of the Christ washes away the mental and spiritual confusion brought on by the endless war with shadows of the Fall. Gnostics are apocalyptic, as are Christians. Gnostics believe that some day every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus, the Christ, is Lord. Repentance and redemption comes harder for some than for others. Some souls take more time to recognize and remember. Ultimately, though, there comes a day of reckoning, for the Father will not be denied forever. There will soon come a day when the Deficiency ends. On that day, a new economy will unite Heaven and Earth, and all souls will find their joyful place in Paradise. The only forms banished to the outer darkness will be the shadows and phantoms of the Fall, which did not exist within the Father's consciousness from the beginning. These shadows are not real and they will have no home with us in Paradise. The hierarchy of the Fullness of God dreams of Paradise. Logos crowns the hierarchy and contains fractals of all the other Aeons. Now here's a gnostic perspective of Jesus on the cross. One of the central themes of the Christian faith is the death of Jesus on the cross. Christians the world over focus on the body of Jesus hanging on the cross, and I've often wondered, why this fixation of Jesus on the cross? Why is the crucifix the focal point of every church and altar? Why do people wear the cross as jewelry or hang a crucifix in their bedroom? The obvious answer Christians give is that without the cross, Jesus could not have saved humanity from sin, for he bore our sins into the grave with his death and they were washed away with his resurrection from the dead. Praise be to God, but why the cross? If Jesus had been stoned to death or drowned or beaten or thrown from a high tower, would we still feel such affinity for the stone, a lake, a club or a roof? I don't think so. I think there is something very special about the shape of the cross itself. I ask this question because Jesus never said, I'm soon to pass on from this world, and I want you to focus on my body hanging on the cross as I take on the sins of the world. And yet, that's what people do, as if that were the entire point of the Gospel. As far as I can tell, Jesus did not ask for his death and resurrection to be the focal point of worship. What Jesus actually said was: “I and my Father are one” (John 10:30), and, “Whoever welcomes me welcomes the Father that sent me” (Luke 9:48). In other words, Jesus acknowledged himself in reference to his Father and he deflected glory to his Father. Yet Jesus is worshipped by modern Christians to the extent that the Father almost goes unmentioned. Thank goodness for the Lord's prayer, which is directed to the Father and not to the Son. Jesus taught it to be said to the Father; he did not teach it to be recited to himself. No slight to the Son, of course, we're merely emphasizing the importance of the God Above All Gods. During the last supper, Jesus instructed his followers to think of his broken body as they break and eat bread and to consider his blood as the fulfillment of a contract with humanity as they drink wine. This is what Jesus left the church as instruction regarding his death. He did not instruct them to erect images of crosses and to worship him hanging on a cross, as if he were stuck up there forever. Yes, Protestants have allowed Jesus to come down off the cross and therefore their crosses are unoccupied to remind us that Jesus resurrected, but still the focus is on the cross. Again—why the cross in particular? Here is the symbolism of the cross as I understand it. We who dwell on Earth are engaged in endless warfare with the Imitation that always seeks to lure us away from our Father in Heaven. Oftentimes we don't even realize we're engaged in warfare with the Imitation, because it can appear disguised as goodness. This is what is meant by the Devil being a liar. Things are proposed “for our own good,” but they're not; they're proposed for power and control. We Second Order of Powers are engaged in this endless warfare and, although we come from a good disposition of the Father and the Fullness, we have forgotten our heavenly nature and become deluded because of rage and other passions and addictions. The Christ came to Earth in the form of a Son of Man to bring the Third Order of Powers to Earth as the solution to overcoming the phantoms of the Imitation that have mired the Second Order Powers in error and ignorance. Those who have eyes to see the Christ are able to remember their Father in Heaven. Those who remember their Father in Heaven and repent from the Imitation are redeemed. Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of the promise to redeem the fallen. Jesus as the Son of God and the Son of Man brought salvation to the Deficiency and restored it to the Kingdom of Heaven. The reason the cross looks as it does and occupies such a central role in worship is that the cross represents human beings. The Cross is shaped like a human, a Son of Man. It is no accident that Jesus was crucified on a cross because Jesus is a Son of Man, the Son of Man. The Cross should remind us that humankind has been redeemed by the body and blood of Christ in an even more profound way than acknowledging the indignity and suffering of Christ on the cross. It should remind us that the Son of God—the Christ—bridged with the form of his human body spirit-to-matter, which is top-to-bottom, and neighbor-to-neighbor, which is side-to-side, just as the shape of the cross. In the Gnostic Gospel, redemption comes to all of creation through the incarnation of the Son of God into the body of the Son of Man. The manner of the Savior's birth, death, and resurrection will come to every soul as they realize their Father is in Heaven and to Heaven they will return. For, as it says, “every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” That affirmation comes from the New Testament (Philippians 2:10). It just takes time. We aren't there yet because of the common delusion of presumptuous thought, which causes people to behave selfishly. Ego must first make way for the love of Christ to take over the throne of the Self. Only then may you rise above the egoic imitation, for then you will have a champion and a king. The very public way that Jesus was crucified and the very public way that he resurrected gives us all hope of the same: Jesus demonstrates proof of resurrection and his life, death, and resurrection is about all of us, not only about the Christ. Jesus is the exemplar of our resurrection. And, by the way, in a Gnostic sense, which could be considered heretical by many Christians, the story of Jesus and the Christ and the Father don't even have to be believed as historical fact, which many nay-sayers make the cornerstone of their argument against Christ and God. The very concepts themselves—the very thoughts, the mind—is what carries this. We are consciousness and this Christ story is in our consciousness for our salvation. Think on that… I acknowledge that this is a very different version of Christianity than has been traditionally presented to us. This is gnosis that was originally contained in the sacred scriptures that formed the New Testament prior to the Pope and Emperor of Rome getting their hands on it and stripping it out. It's nice to know. I hope you get it. It doesn't really matter, because all you need to know is that we come from the Father and to the Father we will return. That is the bottom line. We are emanations directly of the Father and the Father has promised to save us all and bring us all home. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father except through me.” This has been taken to mean that one must acknowledge the power of the Christ before the Christ can redeem you. But, you see, this would put all of the power of redemption in your hands rather than Christ's. The Christ will redeem all Second Order Powers by the end of time, with or without your prior acknowledgment. All redemption comes to the Father through the Christ, and that is in Christ's hands. What accepting the Christ now does for you is open the door for the Third Order Powers to enter your egoic soul. This power makes it possible to live a joyous and virtuous life. It allows the love of the Father to flow through you and out into the world. And it eases your transition after the physical death of your body, so you may enter the afterlife without fear, knowing that you rest in the Pleroma of the Christ. The Final Economy is our foretaste of Paradise. No more shadows, no more sorrow. I hope that this information is helpful to you and will help you remember your gnosis. Merry Christmas. God bless us all. And onward and upward. If you are getting any gnosis from this information, please consider supporting Gnostic Insights with a generous donation. It helps keep me motivated. I’m a one-person enterprise with full responsibility for every aspect of this podcast, from writing to recording to editing to artwork to paying for the hosting services that bring this gnosis to you. I could really use some more support! Please do what you can. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Stripe Credit Card *Choose your item *Item A - $10.00Item B - $25.00Item C - $50.00Total$0.00Submit

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This week's Hackaday Podcast sees Elliot Williams joined by Jenny List for an all-European take on the week, and have we got some hacks for you! In the news this week is NASA's Maven Mars Orbiter, which may sadly have been lost. A sad day for study of the red planet, but at the same time a chance to look back at what has been a long and successful mission. In the hacks of the week, we have a lo-fi camera, a very refined Commodore 64 laptop, and a MIDI slapophone to entertain you, as well as taking a detailed look at neutrino detectors. Then CYMK printing with laser cut stencils draws our attention, as well as the arrival of stable GPIB support for Linux. Finally both staffers let loose; Elliot with an epic rant about spreadsheets, and Jenny enthusiastically describing the Haiku operating system. Check out the links over on Hackaday if you want to follow along, and as always, tell us what you think about this episode in the comments!

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251219dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. James 5:10-11 A Lesson in Perseverance Advent is a season of waiting. We wait for Christmas, we wait for family to arrive, we wait in checkout lines, and sometimes we wait for God to do something that makes sense of what we're going through. Waiting can be hard, especially when it's mixed with pain or uncertainty. James points us to people who knew that kind of waiting well: the prophets who spoke for God, and especially Job. Job’s life was shattered in a single season. It’s hard for us to imagine all that he lost. All ten of his children were killed in a windstorm, his wealth was stolen, and his health broken. His friends accused him of bringing it on himself, and even his wife told him to give up. But Job didn’t give up on God, even when God felt silent. He cried out, questioned, and lamented, but he kept talking to God. And in time, God restored Job’s life in ways Job never expected. Not because Job earned it, but because “the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” God teaches us to wait with trust, even when the light seems far away. God is still writing your story even when it feels like the pages have run out. The baby in Bethlehem, Jesus our Savior, is proof that God's compassion comes through waiting. Joy can follow pain, and life can rise from loss. If you find yourself in a season that feels more like Job’s than Christmas morning, remember the Lord is still full of compassion and mercy. He has not forgotten you, and he never will. Prayer: Lord, teach me to wait with faith in you. When my heart grows weary or questions rise, remind me that you are full of compassion and mercy. Help me trust that your story for my life isn't over yet. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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TOPIC: Appreciation Brings Perfection PREACHER: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa SCRIPTURES Ecclesiastes 7:8 Psalm 138:8 Jeremiah 30:19 Psalm 103:1–5 Psalm 34:1 Psalm 116:12 Luke 17:12–19 KEY POINTS 1. The End of a Matter Is Very Important

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How do we handle those unexpected thoughts that try to pull us away from peace and joy?In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña invites us into her journey of healing and resilience, reflecting on Philippians 4:7 and sharing how she learned to "change the channel" on negative thoughts. Together, we'll explore how to safeguard our minds and hearts, shift our focus toward hope and celebration, and move forward after placing our worries at God's feet.Join us for this uplifting devotional as we unite in prayer and encourage one another to embrace God's peace, choosing faith and joy every day.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

If you feel like you're slogging your guts out, and things aren't improving - this episode's for you.

Send us a textA body count shouldn't be a scoreboard, yet culture keeps treating sex like stats. We open with the heat: why 50 partners crowns a man “player” but brands a woman “problem,” and what that says about power, ego, and the stories we tell to protect them. We strip the myth of “mileage,” talk about where skill really comes from, and land on better standards—safety, honesty, and respect—that don't bend with gender.From there, the conversation flips to performance and persona. John Cena's farewell sparks a nerd-out on entrance music and why three seconds of sound can define a whole character. Then it's a tour through hip-hop's economy of petty: 50 Cent vs Ja Rule as a masterclass in turning conflict into content, and why not every feud translates. We break down the NLE Chopper vs NBA YoungBoy moment and ask a simple question: if you're dancing in a diss, are you battling or auditioning for the timeline? Along the way we touch the St. Lunatics reunion talk, the difference between clout and craft, and why some debates never die because they measure what we value mostFOLLOW. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. Contactmixedvibeztv@gmail.com (720) 381-1092Facebook www.facebook.com/mixedvibezYouTube https://youtube.com/@mixedvibezmediaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mixedvibezmedia?_t=8aEYresFfkw&_r=1Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mixedvibezpodcast/

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251218dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God. Isaiah 35:1-2 God Makes the Desert Bloom In northern Chile, along the Pacific coast, lies one of the driest places on earth. Known as the Atacama, it sometimes goes decades without measurable rainfall. It’s so barren that NASA uses it to simulate conditions on Mars. But in rare years, the Atacama Desert receives a few inches of rain, like it did a few months ago. Within days, something astonishing happens. Dormant seeds that have been buried in the dust for years suddenly burst into life. The desert floor becomes carpeted with a palette of pink, purple, yellow, and white. The transformation is so dramatic that satellites can detect the color change from space. That’s the picture Isaiah gives us. Maybe your life feels a little like that dry ground right now. Life feels empty, brittle, and you’re waiting for something to change. Isaiah reminds us that God hasn’t forgotten how to make things bloom. His Word and his Spirit still bring renewal, transformation, and life. God rains down his grace, forgiveness, and peace on dry and weary hearts. God is able to transform the dry and the forsaken into vibrant life. God turns death into life. Jesus Christ went from barren death and three days later to life and immortality. He broke through the grave as the firstfruits from the dead. He endured the scathing punishment for your sin. He bore the withering wrath you deserved. He did all this so that God’s glory might be brought to full flower. He did it so that you, too, can go from death to life. Prayer: Dear God, send your rain on the dry places in my life. Let your grace soak into the cracks of my heart. Remind me that your Son, Jesus, was parched so that I can spend an eternity in paradise with you. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Praise Series #14 I Keep My Eyes Always On The LordPsalm 16:7-8 “I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.  I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”When I read this, my first thought was, I wish my eyes were always on the Lord.  I wonder if sometimes, in the Psalms and actually in any part of the Bible, they are saying what they know they should do instead of what they are actually doing.  The person writing this Psalm, were their eyes always on the Lord, or were they saying this as a reminder to themselves of what works best?  The beginning of this verse says I will praise the Lord, and you guys know that is one of my favorite things to do.  Praising the Lord is something I tend not to forget to do too often.  Luckily, I am in a prayer group that knows how important praise is, so even if I didn't do it regularly on my own, we praise God every Thursday for an hour.  That is one of the great things about surrounding yourself with other people who love God; they help you remember what is truly important.  “I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.”  This is a great verse because it reminds us who is leading us through this crazy thing we call life.  The Lord is there to counsel us.  Are we seeking His guidance?  Are we stopping to ask Him what He thinks of all the plans we are making in our heads?  When is the last time you slowed yourself down long enough to run something by God before you did it?  Has it been a while?  Have you been running into a lot of dead ends lately?  Have you noticed that things aren't bad, but they aren't great either?  Maybe that's because you are going so fast, you haven't had time to listen to God's counsel.  He really does have some pretty great advice if we slow down and listen to it.  Things just go more smoothly with the counsel of the almighty one. You can tell just from His name that He knows what He is talking about.  He has seen your entire life, He knows what turns you will make, and He knows how to help you get to the life you want faster than you could ever do on your own.  So, why don't we listen to His counsel then?  We don't listen because we are too busy.  One luxury that Covid afforded us was the gift of slowing down.  There was so much bad that came from COVID, and I am not disputing that.  However, COVID also allowed us to clear our calendars.  To just stay home and be with our family for a little while.  The amount of time we were all home with family varies by person, but we all had some time when our schedules were completely clear.  No one was going to work or school; grocery stores and other stores weren't open for a bit.  The whole world slowed almost to a stop.  This was not good for many reasons, but the fact that it allowed many people to stop and consciously choose what to add back into their schedules was a benefit.  Some people found out they liked the less busy schedule.  Some people decided they liked spending more time with their kids.  Some families were so busy they went from one activity to the next without any time to even eat a meal together.  However, with the forced time to slow down, they were able to spend that time together.  People were able to spend more time in quiet with God because they no longer had a long commute to work each day.  There was a brief period in time when life slowed down, and we all had the chance to check in with God and ask for His counsel.  I am sure not everyone used this time to check in with God, but they had the chance.  When I read the second half of that first line, “even at night my heart instructs me,” I thought of how it was dark at night.  I am not sure if this verse is talking about at night, meaning, even when I am asleep, my heart instructs me, or even through the dark parts of my life, my heart instructs me.  However, I think, regardless of what the Psalm is saying, both of these are true.  God doesn't guide us sometimes, and then other times leaves us on our own to fend for ourselves.  He is always there, guiding us.  He is always there in that “still small voice” down deep inside of us. However, we can't always hear him because we aren't always listening.  If you are going through a difficult time right now and you feel like you could really use some direction, take some time and sit with the Lord.  Ask Him for direction, then wait and listen until you receive it.  We tend to ask God a lot, but we don't really ask expecting a reply.  God wants to talk with you; He wants to guide you.  If you ask Him a question, sit expectantly, and He will answer you.  The last line in this verse is awesome, if we can remember it.  It says, “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”  There is so much anxiety in the world, and I think there wouldn't be if we could remember this verse.  If we kept our eyes on the Lord instead of on the news, our friends' Facebook pages, celebrity tabloids, politics, and all the other things we keep our attention on, we would not be so anxious.  It says with the Lord at our right hand, we will not be shaken! The Lord is our shield and our refuge.  We do not need to be afraid, and yet we often lose sight of this fact.  We take our eyes off the Lord, and we forget He is there for us; we forget He promises to always be there for us.  This is why when I read this verse, I instantly thought, “I wish I kept my eyes always on the Lord.”  It is so easy to take our eyes off the Lord.  It is so easy to get wrapped up in what we're doing and forget to stop and ask the Lord what He thinks about it.  It is easy to turn to the news, our friends, and other things in the world for answers.  We expect answers from these things, but for some reason, we don't expect answers from God.  Maybe we think He is too busy to talk to us. Perhaps we feel we aren't good enough for God to speak to us.  Whatever the reason is, we take our eyes off the Lord because we don't expect Him to talk to us.  If you notice you are getting anxious or feeling scared by the things around you, it is time to turn your eyes back to the Lord.  It is time to let Him guide your steps.  It is time to ask the Lord what you should do and then wait with an expectant faith that He will give you an answer.  In episode #13 of this praise series, I talked about how to have a conversation with God. I talked about how I started journaling with the Lord and how it changed my life. The problem is not that God is not talking to us; the problem is that we are not listening when He does.  We are too busy to listen.  Think about your week this week.  When could you find time to listen to the Lord? Schedule it into your day or your week.  I am sure if you started doing this, scheduling in time to sit and listen to the Lord, you will be amazed at what you hear Him say.  Give it a try this week and let me know how it goes.  Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, I ask for you to help us listen to you. Please show us where in our schedules we can take the time to sit with you.  Put it upon our hearts, Lord, so that we take this ever-important time with you.  Lord, we want to keep our eyes on you.  We don't want to be shaken by the things we encounter.  We want to know and trust that you have everything under control.  Lord, we trust in you!  You are amazing, and we are so grateful for all you do for us.  We are amazed that you would talk to each of us individually, and we thank you, Lord.  We love you, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I look forward to meeting you back here tomorrow.  Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in July 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Love is the only one true weapon that heals, converts, and ministers. It is all you need with your friends. It is all you need with your enemies. It is what the world desires, even if it can't identify it. My love will fall upon you, and you will love with my love.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss several high-profile immigration and public safety cases, including the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant accused of crimes such as human trafficking and domestic violence who was freed despite DHS efforts to deport him. Benson and McLaughlin also discussed the outrageous case of Edis Renan Diaz, an illegal immigrant convicted of raping a disabled woman who was controversially praised by an Obama federal judge for his "family devotion" and willingness to do work others would not. McLaughlin also addressed the misleading portrayal of Sae Joon Park by a member of Congress, clarified the status of Guan Heng, and more. Listen below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do seasons of waiting or unexpected detours often feel so wrong, even when we know we're following God's plan?In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña invites us into her personal journey of house renovations and life's setbacks, sharing the wisdom she's gaining along the way. Together, we'll explore how God's timing can seem uncertain from our limited perspective, even as He is orchestrating every detail perfectly behind the scenes. Drawing from Proverbs 3:5-6, we'll reflect on what it means to trust in the Lord fully, leaning not on our own understanding. Even when things look messy, delayed, or "wrong" by our standards.Let's join as a community in prayer and devotion, trusting that God's path for us is always right, even in seasons of uncertainty.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

Who is your king, and what do you want from him? What, then, should you do, in your own sphere of influence?

➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! Today on the show, how can we gather, connect and CREATE through music? With voice, with song and with breath, we are ALL musicians and creators. Today's guest Holly Haebig is Milwaukee's musical maven and talks with me about the power of music to bring us together, into belonging, into love, and perhaps most importantly, into ourselves. Over the past 20+ years Holly has played regularly with well known groups such as One Drum, Kirtan with Ragani, Devanation, Painted Caves, De La Buena, Urban Empress and The Urbanites, The Earth Poets and Musicians, Express Yourself Milwaukee and a popular duo with her brother-in-law Jeff Bray.Connect with Holly on Facebook, or email her HERE. Support the showI'd love to hear what you think. Drop me a text (linked above) or an email: meagan@meaganschultz.com Cream City Dreams is now Gather Connect Create! New name, same host

Do you ever feel like you're falling behind, striving for an unreachable standard of perfection? In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña opens up about her personal journey through stress, expectations, and the ups and downs of life. Together, we'll explore what it truly means to let go of perfection and embrace God's grace, leaning into Ephesians 2:22 and discovering that our mission isn't about being perfect—it's about being built up by Him.Join our community as we rest in God's love, share encouragement, and pray to become a dwelling place for His spirit through every imperfect moment.Want to get resources related to this episode? Enter your info at https://www.mymorningdevo.co/newsletter/ and we'll send it to your inbox!Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on handling doubt after failure, staying committed without getting complacent, and learning to accept praise after wins.

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Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent In seasons of waiting, do we complain or praise? While we are waiting, it can feel like nothing is happening. And yet, faith tells us that God is at work even when we can't yet see the fruit. Rather than complaining while we wait, there is another option. Mass Readings from December 14, 2025: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11