Podcasts about purposes

Is evil really taking over? The Bible says no. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

On this episode of The New Abnormal, co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are convinced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's signature cross necklace is for display purposes only. “She violates the ninth commandment about not bearing false witness,” Levy said. Plus, MSNBC analyst and author Eddie Glaude, Jr., discusses how racism became America's blindspot. Then legal scholar Andy Craig delves into how the Trump administration's refusal to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia challenges the foundations of U.S law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 - ‘Dangerous allies' will sacrifice you for ‘strategic purposes' - the case of Diego Garcia by Australian Citizens Party

This message explores the story of Moses and the burning bush from Exodus 3, highlighting God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises and His pattern of using passionate individuals for His perfect purposes. We see how God called Moses, despite his past and self-doubt, to lead the Israelite's out of Egypt. This narrative reminds us that God's promises endure through generations and that He often works through unlikely individuals to accomplish His will.

Brian Holtz, CEO of Compass, spent his early years without clear intentionality for his finances. But when the recession hit in 2008, Brian found himself in a moment of crisis that forced him to depend fully on God. That season led him to dive into Scripture in search of financial wisdom. What he found not only transformed his family's financial life but set him on a course to help others do the same. Now, as the leader of Compass—an international ministry focused on equipping people to handle money God's way—Brian helps thousands of individuals and families embrace biblical financial principles. Through small group studies, resources, and one-on-one discipleship, Compass empowers givers to live in financial freedom and generosity, rooted in God's truth. Brian brings a wealth of practical insight for listeners at every stage of their giving journey. From inviting God to write your budget to teaching your kids about money, Brian's message is deeply rooted in Scripture and rich with wisdom. Major Topics Include: Brian's journey to financial faithfulness Asking God to write your budget Solutions in Scripture for every aspect of life God's five priorities for money What it really means to give your first fruits Growing in your reliance on God through generosity Financial discipleship Planning for retirement Advice for enjoying God's abundant blessings Helping couples get on the same page financially Sharing biblical financial principles with your kids QUOTES TO REMEMBER “If this is really something I believe, this is not something I can just do on the weekends.” “I wonder how God would write my budget.” “We forced our spending to match our values.” “God never asks for the leftovers.” “Even if generosity can't be the top item on our list today, that should be the long term goal.” “How can I grow in my reliance on God and push my generosity to a point that I have to trust Him?” “To accomplish what God has called me to do, how much do I need to keep?” “What is God's purpose in this financial decision?” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Compass Financial Ministry Crown Ministries Ronald Blue and Co., CPA (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue) No More Excuses by Tony Evans Financial Discipleship for Families by Brian Holtz The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Psalm 24:1 | The Earth Is the Lord's   The earth is the Lord‘s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein,   1 Chronicles 29:28a NIV | David Enjoyed Long Life and Wealth   He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor.   2 Kings 13:14-19 | Joash and Elisha   Psalm 139:23 | Search Me   Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 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 Facebookand LinkedIn.

My earlier comment about Hearts of Oak ahead of our clash yesterday was for promotional purposes, not to disrespect the club. - Annor Walker (Vision FC's Technical Director)

How Suffering Serves God's Purposes in our Lives  A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   A longing  A Leaving A Likeness Romans 8:18-30 NKJV From Suffering to Glory 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

April 5, 2025Strength to Strength welcomed Jennifer Miller to discuss how singleness can be a blessing.Sometimes we get the message that a woman most truly fulfills her purpose as a woman when she is in the role of wife and mother. A more robust understanding of God's purpose for marriage, however, reveals that both singleness and marriage are intended to showcase God's plan for His relationship with His people. Rather than being a second-rate position or a Plan B that I just need to make the best of, singleness allows believers to fill a vital role in the kingdom of God.This talk aims to empower both single and married women to embrace the role they are currently in and to encourage each other to do the same.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/gods-purposes-for-singleness/

Father Hudgins' homily: All Things Serve God's Purposes

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Esther 6–7. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Alistair Begg. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In the 19th message of our "Unveiling Yahweh" series, we will be looking at the Purposes of the Lord. When we ask God what His purpose is for our lives, we're often thinking of one thing: ourselves. But God's purposes go far beyond what we can see – they aim at glorifying His name and working good in our lives. In today's sermon, Nate Danser helps unveil just how glorious God's plans and purposes are for all of mankind.   Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to discuss a variety of serious and unserious Buffalo Bills topics, including an outlandish scenario where the NFL forced the Bills to trade Josh Allen to another team for another player.Let's be really clear, the Bills will almost certainly never trade Josh Allen and there's a zero percent chance it would happen anytime soon. That doesn't stop the guys from having a little fun responding a question from the listener, who wants to know if the Bills absolutely had to trade Allen right now, who would be the player they'd make a one for one swap with, featuring an added caveat that the player couldn't be Patrick Mahomes.Sticking with silly, Patrick and Joe both have thoughts about it being revealed the Bills will be the subject of a Christmas movie coming this year on the Hallmark Channel — Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. It follows the same concept with the Kansas City Chiefs last year and Patrick goes over some of the funnier potential plotlines he's seen on social media, asking Joe to give a grade for each along with a few plotlines of their own.On the more serious side, Christian Benford became the latest young Bills start to sign an extension over the weekend and there's plenty of thoughts on it. That plus the NFL owners meetings, some poignant comments that make it seem like James Cook won't be getting an extension anytime soon if at all, and plenty more.♦♦♦♦♦Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast Substack: Patrick Moran's SubstackTwitter: @PatrickMoranTBBlue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.socialInstagram: @PatrickMoranTBFacebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast 

“God's Purposes in Our Trials” - A continuation of our previous lesson, which reminds us that even in our darkest trials, God is with us and gives us the grace to not only endure through the trial, but to grow in our hope and faith as well. Music: Psalm 119 (Nun); lyrics paraphrased by Toby Logsdon. Email me if you'd like a free copy of the MP3!

The church thrives when its members select godly elders and deacons to lead in meeting the body’s spiritual and physical needs out of the overflow of their own love for God, His Word, and their families.

The church thrives when its members select godly elders and deacons to lead in meeting the body’s spiritual and physical needs out of the overflow of their own love for God, His Word, and their families.

A lesson on trusting in God to work out His glory and our good, even amidst the most tumultuous circumstances.

Episode 290 - For Educational Purposes Only by The Tasteless Gentlemen

Chase Wark and I set out on a pretty wild adventure on Sunday March 26, separately but for the same purpose. Purposes, rather. We were both seeking an FKT on the Mega Midsouth and in a much bigger picture, we were seeking to raise funds for the United Way of Payne County.  This podcast is in conjunction with The Stable Cyclist and covers a lot from a very busy weekend in Oklahoma. Please enjoy. I am continuing my fundraising through the end of March by sending money to my @iamtedking Venmo. Get your Viair Recon Mini by visiting this website and using the code TEDKING10 https://viaircorp.com/products/recon-mini-rider-carry-air-compressor And get yourself some AG1! Just visit DrinkAG1.com/tedking to get yourself a free $76 value with your first purchase.

We kick around a few NBA & NFL takes, how is the Joker leading the MVP race, Jonas calls bullsh*t on "INJURIES", we go down memory lane with athlete shoes in the 90s, Welcome To Miami Carson Beck, Dee Dee makes an appearance, Ians Wise Words plus other FNL foolishness......ENJOY!!!!!!

We kick around a few NBA & NFL takes, how is the Joker leading the MVP race, Jonas calls bullsh*t on "INJURIES", we go down memory lane with athlete shoes in the 90s, Welcome To Miami Carson Beck, Dee Dee makes an appearance, Ians Wise Words plus other FNL foolishness......ENJOY!!!!!!

The family has been neglected, twisted, and redefined by social engineers until the word “family” has lost all meaning. But family is not just some sort of social structure that naturally evolved in mankind's development, nor is it an invention of cultures that might differ from place to place. Rather, family is a creation of the invisible God, designed for His divine purposes. And understanding His purposes for the family can help us in fulfilling His divine purpose for us.

Category: Nehemiah -- Series: Building for Eternity Nehemiah 1:1-11 - Servants Who Serve God's Purposes (Paul Brennan) (The Tron Church Glasgow)

Category: Nehemiah -- Series: Building for Eternity Nehemiah 1:1-11 - Servants Who Serve God's Purposes (Paul Brennan) (The Tron Church Glasgow)

Something for the weekend? We don't just have sex to reproduce - new research suggests that using sex to manage social tension could be a trait that existed in the common ancestor of humans and apes six million years ago. Photo credit Bisengo 2, Adolescent male bonobo at Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary, DR Congo, Zanna Clay/ Lola ya Bonobo Humans share this behavioural strategy with our closest living ape relatives - bonobos and chimpanzees. Now researchers, led by Durham University, UK, have undertaken what is thought to be one of the first direct comparisons of sexual behaviour amongst bonobos and chimpanzees during periods of social stress. Their findings, published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, could give us new insights into humans' own behavioural origins. Bonobos and chimps offer clues regarding sex for social purposes The least studied of the apes, the bonobos, are known to regularly use sex to resolve disputes and repair social bonds. By comparison, the role of sex in chimpanzee society has been less well understood. The team observed sexual contact within sanctuary-living bonobos and chimpanzees during two stressful periods; following naturally-occurring social conflicts and prior to feeding. By comparing both apes living in similar environments, the researchers could understand if using sex to ease social tension is a common behavioural trait between the two sister species. The findings showed that both bonobos and chimpanzees used sex in similar ways to ease tension and reaffirm social bonds prior to feeding, when competition and power differences can provoke disagreement. However, bonobos also often had sex more after fights to repair social relations, whilst in these circumstances, chimpanzees were more likely to use other social behaviours, with clearer signals, to provide comfort and restore relations. The researchers say the fact that both bonobos and chimpanzees have sex to ease social tension supports the idea that using sex for social purposes was already present in the last common ancestor they share with humans, dating back over six million years. Human sex is not only for reproduction, and the same seems to be the case for our relatives too, as well as other animals. While age did not influence the use of sex to reconcile after fights amongst either bonobos or chimpanzees, the researchers saw that prior to feeding it was the older apes in both species who were more likely to initiate sex, indicating that this could be a learned behaviour, passed down over time. Lead author Jake Brooker, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Psychology, Durham University, said: "This is a first direct comparison of sexual behaviour in bonobos and chimpanzees, two of our closest cousins. "Whilst bonobos, who are famously hypersexual, were more likely to engage in so-called 'make up sex' after periods of conflict, we found that chimpanzees, who some view as our more aggressive cousin, also use sex to ease tensions in many circumstances. "Chimpanzees are known to have a wider repertoire of reassurance behaviours, including body kissing, but sex still constituted a sizeable portion of how they reconciled with each other and their stress-management behaviour. "The fact that both species use sex in this way provides a fascinating window back in time, further evidencing that for humans, bonobos and chimpanzees, our use of sex for social reasons is something we have inherited from our common ancestor." The study took place at two African great ape sanctuaries: Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust in Zambia. In total over 1,400 hours of observations were taken involving 53 bonobos and 75 chimpanzees, across seven months in 2019. Amongst the observations made by the researchers it was noted that female bonobos and male chimpanzees were more likely to initiate sex prior to feeding, but in both species, sex occurred in both hetero and homosexual combin...

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In this podcast, Cindy shares the audio version of her first publication, Your Fresh Start.

Episode 403 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “for all intents and purposes.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you'd like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

This hour, Scoot talks about the origin of wearing masks during Mardi Gras, being sober during carnival season. Also, Scoot talks to Attorney Stephen Rue about his thoughts on not being able to march as a Zulu Tramp on Fat Tuesday this year due to severe winds. Scoot revisits an interview with Arthel Neville of Fox News sharing some Mardi Gras memories.

Genesis 50:15-21

This year we are studying the Gospel in the Old Testament. We continue this series with Discipleship Pastor Scott Smith speaking from Genesis chapter 50 about how fear, faith and forgiveness play a part in the story of Joseph

Numbers 10: The Silver Trumpets and Israel's Journey from Sinai Numbers 10 marks a pivotal moment in Israel's journey from Mount Sinai, where they had received the Law, toward the Promised Land. The chapter is divided into two main sections: the instructions for the silver trumpets (verses 1-10) and the first movement of the Israelite camp (verses 11-36). 1. The Silver Trumpets (Numbers 10:1-10) God commands Moses to make two silver trumpets for use in leading the people. These trumpets serve several functions: A. Purposes of the Silver Trumpets Calling the congregation (v. 2) – When both trumpets are blown, the entire community gathers at the entrance of the Tabernacle. Signalling movement (v. 5-6) – Different trumpet blasts direct different groups to begin their journey. Sounding an alarm for war (v. 9) – When Israel goes to battle, the trumpets are sounded as a call for divine intervention. Announcing feasts and offerings (v. 10) – The trumpets are blown during appointed festivals and sacrifices as a reminder before God. B. Spiritual Significance The trumpets symbolize God's guidance and order in leading His people. They emphasize the need for clear communication among God's people. The sound of the trumpets is a reminder that God is with them in battle and worship. 2. The Israelites Depart from Sinai (Numbers 10:11-36) After nearly a year at Mount Sinai, the Israelites finally begin their journey toward the Promised Land. A. The Cloud Moves, and Israel Follows (v. 11-13) The cloud of God's presence lifts from above the Tabernacle and moves, signaling the people to break camp. This marks the first major journey since leaving Egypt. B. The Order of the March (v. 14-28) The tribes move in an orderly formation, as instructed in Numbers 2. The Ark of the Covenant goes ahead to guide them. The Levites carry and set up the Tabernacle before the rest of the people arrive. C. Moses and Hobab (v. 29-32) Moses invites Hobab, his Midianite brother-in-law, to join them, offering him a place among God's people. Hobab hesitates, but Moses encourages him, recognising his knowledge of the wilderness. This highlights the importance of wisdom and partnership in leadership. D. The Journey Begins (v. 33-36) They travel for three days with the Ark leading the way. Moses prays whenever they set out and whenever they stop: “Rise up, O Lord! May Your enemies be scattered!” (v. 35) “Return, O Lord, to the countless thousands of Israel.” (v. 36) This shows that God's presence is central to their journey. Key Themes and Lessons from Numbers 10 1.God's Guidance is Clear and Orderly The use of trumpets and the movement of the cloud show that God provides direction in an organized way. In our lives, we should seek and recognize God's guidance. 2.The Role of Leadership in God's Plan Moses ensures that the Israelites march in order and seeks help from Hobab. Leadership involves wisdom, delegation, and seeking help when needed. 3.Faith and Dependence on God The people rely on the Ark and God's presence to lead them. Moses' prayer acknowledges that only God can protect and guide His people. Application for Today Listening for God's direction – Just as the Israelites responded to the trumpets, we should be attentive to God's voice through His Word and Spirit. Moving forward in faith – When God calls us to move, we should trust in His provision and guidance. Recognizing the power of prayer – Moses' prayers remind us to seek God's protection and presence in our daily lives. Numbers 10 is a turning point, showing Israel's first steps toward their divine destiny. It reminds us that God is faithful to guide His people when they trust and obey Him. Would you like to explore any specific part of this chapter in more depth?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

In Matthew 6:21, Jesus says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” That teaching is true for everyone, and yet men and women have different perspectives on money. So how do wise women manage the resources God entrusts to them? Miriam Neff is here to talk about that today.Miriam Neff is the founder of Widow Connection, the author of 11 books, a counselor, a Bible teacher, and a speaker. She supports widows through sewing and bakery projects and is the co-author of Wise Women Managing Money: Expert Advice on Debt, Wealth, Budgeting, and More with her daughter. Her radio features New Beginnings and Starting Over Financially air nationwide.Managing money wisely is a critical skill, and for many women, the responsibility of financial stewardship comes unexpectedly. Whether due to widowhood, divorce, or simply taking on a more active role in household finances, women today oversee 51% of the wealth in the United States, a figure that continues to grow.However, with the right mindset and practical steps, women can confidently manage those resources. Here are eight key habits that wise women adopt to steward their finances well.1. Acknowledge That All We Have Belongs to GodThe foundation of wise money management begins with recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God. Whether it's a paycheck, a home, or an investment portfolio, God has entrusted our financial resources to us for stewardship.Some may think of their 401(k) or IRA as ‘theirs,' but biblically speaking, all of our resources—income, spending habits, even our possessions—belong to God. This means we must steward everything wisely, from the big decisions to the small ones.2. Take Responsibility for Knowing Your FinancesMany women suddenly find themselves responsible for managing their finances after years of leaving it to a spouse or financial professional. Miriam emphasizes that understanding one's financial situation is crucial, whether through spreadsheets, budgeting apps, or simple pen and paper.We cannot make excuses, such as “My parents never taught me this” or “My teenagers demand too much.” We are accountable to God for how we manage our resources.Taking responsibility also means seeking help. Resources like Widow Connection, Faith & Finance, and local church financial ministries provide guidance and support.3. Create a Spending Plan Based on Income and ValuesThe world encourages spending beyond our means—bigger houses, new cars, and credit card debt. However, wise financial management requires a spending plan that aligns with both our income and values.Cultural messages tell us to spend first and hope our income will catch up. Biblically, we must prioritize contentment and stewardship. A budget is a tool to help us live within our means and honor God.A values-based spending plan includes giving to God first, meeting needs before wants, and saving wisely.4. Recognize That Every Spending Decision Is a Spiritual DecisionLarry Burkett famously said, “Every spending decision is a spiritual decision.” Where we allocate our money reflects our priorities and our hearts.What do you check first thing in the morning—your bank account or social media? If we want to understand our hearts, we should examine our calendars and bank statements. They reveal our true priorities.If our spending habits don't align with our faith, it's time to make changes, even if they start small.5. Eliminate Excuses and Avoid Emotional SpendingExcuses can be a major roadblock to financial wisdom. Many justify poor financial decisions with statements like:“My spouse is a big spender.”“My children need expensive gadgets to fit in.”“I was feeling down, so I indulged in some ‘retail therapy.'”Fear and emotions should not drive our financial decisions. The Bible warns about fear-based financial mistakes, as seen in the parable of the servant who buried his talent instead of investing it (Matthew 25).Owning our financial decisions, rather than blaming circumstances or emotions, is key to stewardship.6. Take Personal Responsibility for Financial ActionsFinancial wisdom requires discipline and self-control. Some common financial missteps include:Overindulging children to compensate for a difficult divorce or personal guilt.Hoarding money to fill an emotional void rather than stewarding it wisely.Making impulsive purchases out of fear rather than planning wisely.When we take a small step toward honoring God with our finances, He steps in and provides in ways we never expected.7. Regularly Review and Adjust Your Financial PlanFinancial plans aren't static—they must evolve with life's changes. With inflation, rising costs, and unexpected expenses, a budget from last year may no longer be effective.A core principle of financial wisdom is having three to six months of emergency savings. We can't predict when financial challenges will come, but we can prepare for them.Adjustments may involve cutting unnecessary expenses, increasing savings, or shifting spending priorities.8. Invest for Kingdom PurposesThe ultimate goal of financial wisdom isn't just security—it's Kingdom impact. Everyone's calling is different, but we should all invest in eternity. Whether it's giving to your church, supporting missionaries, or helping those in need, prioritizing God's Kingdom brings the greatest return on investment.Accountability partners, financial mentors, and small group discussions can also help reinforce wise financial habits.Take the Next Step in Your Financial JourneyThese eight habits provide a roadmap for women navigating financial responsibilities. Whether you're newly managing money or looking to refine your financial approach, the key is to start today.For more insights and practical steps, pick up a copy of Wise Women Managing Money: Expert Advice on Debt, Wealth, Budgeting, and More by Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan. And if you're a widow looking for financial support, check out Widow Connection for resources and encouragement.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:If I want to do a reverse mortgage, does that mean the house no longer belongs to me?I'm 36 years old and want to know whether I should keep $1,000 in my emergency fund or save 3 to 6 months' worth of my emergency fund income.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineWise Women Managing Money: Expert Advice on Debt, Wealth, Budgeting, and More by Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan, J.D.Widow ConnectionYour Money Counts: The Biblical Guide to Earning, Spending, Saving, Investing, Giving, and Getting Out of Debt by Howard DaytonLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Pastor Jimmie Hicks Jr. emphasizes the divine plan involving the Father's vision, the Son's example, and the Holy Spirit's empowering presence, asserting that true growth in Christ requires following this framework. He highlights the importance of presenting oneself as a living sacrifice, which involves letting go of past behaviors and being obedient to God to receive blessings. The pastor also stresses that our sacrifices and actions should reflect our faith, demonstrating service to others and honoring God in all we do. Ultimately, he encourages believers to seek a deeper relationship with God and live out their faith actively, ensuring that their lives testify to His abundant goodness.

Pastor Jimmie Hicks Jr. emphasizes the divine plan involving the Father's vision, the Son's example, and the Holy Spirit's empowering presence, asserting that true growth in Christ requires following this framework. He highlights the importance of presenting oneself as a living sacrifice, which involves letting go of past behaviors and being obedient to God to receive blessings. The pastor also stresses that our sacrifices and actions should reflect our faith, demonstrating service to others and honoring God in all we do. Ultimately, he encourages believers to seek a deeper relationship with God and live out their faith actively, ensuring that their lives testify to His abundant goodness.

For many Christians, the word Armageddon gets the heart racing. They know this event marks the final war in human history, yet they have many questions about it. What is Armageddon? Who will take part in it? And how will it unfold? That's our subject in this episode and the next, here on Foreshadows Report!Learn more about Steve and his books at https://SteveMillerResources.comProduced by Unmutable™

Pastor Jimmie Hicks Jr. emphasized the significance of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice, drawing a parallel with Old Testament sacrifices and highlighting that true commitment to God requires presenting oneself as a living sacrifice. He stressed the importance of obedience over mere verbal declarations of faith, asserting that genuine love for God manifests through actions and adherence to His commandments. Pastor encouraged the congregation to live holy lives, making daily sacrifices that honor God and showcasing the joy and gratitude for His blessings. Ultimately, he reminded everyone of the eternal choices we face, urging them to focus on the goal of reaching heaven through faithful living.

Pastor Jimmie Hicks Jr. emphasized the significance of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice, drawing a parallel with Old Testament sacrifices and highlighting that true commitment to God requires presenting oneself as a living sacrifice. He stressed the importance of obedience over mere verbal declarations of faith, asserting that genuine love for God manifests through actions and adherence to His commandments. Pastor encouraged the congregation to live holy lives, making daily sacrifices that honor God and showcasing the joy and gratitude for His blessings. Ultimately, he reminded everyone of the eternal choices we face, urging them to focus on the goal of reaching heaven through faithful living.

Join us as Pastor Cassie Wilson continues in our Defining Moments series as she dives into Choosing God's Purposes.

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In this episode, Jim Garrity talks about a tactic of some examining lawyers that should, but often doesn't, draw objections that their questions are “argumentative.” So, what is an improper, argumentative question or examination? Here, we're not talking about the questioner's tone or demeanor, i.e., arguing in the classic sense of yelling and bickering with the deponent. We're talking about questions where lawyers aren't really asking a question designed to elicit facts but are instead injecting their own commentary or viewpoint, or injecting insults, taunts, wisecracks, or similar language. "Argumentative" objections are objections to the form, and must be timely made or are waived.SHOW NOTESPeople v. Pawar, No. G037097, 2007 WL 477949, at *2 (Cal. Ct. App. Feb. 15, 2007) (“[W]ere they lying” queries are improper if they are merely argumentative. (Chatman, supra, 38 Cal.4th at pp. 381, 384.) In Chatman, the prosecutor asked the defendant how the safe at a store was opened. (Id. at p. 379.) The defendant replied “he could not say; he never touched the safe,” eliciting the prosecutor's query, “ ‘Well, is the safe lying about you?' “ (Ibid.) The Supreme Court held the question of whether an inanimate object was “lying” was argumentative , defining argumentative inquiry as “speech to the jury masquerading as a question” which “does not seek to elicit relevant, competent testimony, or often any testimony at all.” (Id. at p. 384.))Faile v. Zarich, No. HHDX04CV5015994S, 2008 WL 2967045, at *3 (Conn. Super. Ct. July 10, 2008) (Webster's. . . in the closest relevant definition, defines “argumentative” as “consisting of or characterized by argument: containing a process of reasoning: controversial”)Pardee v. State, No. 06-11-00226-CR, 2012 WL 3516485, at *6 (Tex. App. Aug. 16, 2012) (Steven Goode, et al., Texas Practice Series: Courtroom Handbook on Texas Evidence § 611 cmt. 12 (2012); see United States v. Yakobowicz, 427 F.3d 144, 151 (2d Cir.N.Y.2005) (defining argumentative as “summation-like remarks by counsel during the presentation of evidence”); accord Eddlemon v. State, 591 S.W.2d 847, 851 (Tex.Crim.App. [Panel Op.] 1979) (trial court did not abuse discretion in finding the question, “You don't believe your own offense report?” argumentative). In other words, an argumentative objection concerns whether counsel is attempting to “argue” the case, not whether the counsel is “arguing” with the witness”)United States v. Yakobowicz, 427 F.3d 144, 151 (2d Cir. 2005) (“During the presentation of evidence one of the most commonly sustained objections is that a particular question is argumentative, Fed.R.Evid. 611(a) advisory committee's note to Subdivision (a) to 1972 Proposed Rules, and any summation-like remarks by counsel during the presentation of evidence are improper and subject as a routine matter to being stricken, Mauet & Wolfson, supra, at 30”)Pardee v. State, No. 06-11-00226-CR, 2012 WL 3516485, at *6 (Tex. App. Aug. 16, 2012) ("Many common law objections—including the objection of “argumentative”—are incorporated in the Texas Rules of Evidence. The common law argumentative objection is now governed by Tex.R. Evid. 611 which concerns the mode of interrogation and presentation. The argumentative objection is an objection commonly used, but not commonly understood. Pardee argues the objection should have been sustained because the State was “arguing” with the defendant. Argumentative, though, does not concern counsel's demeanor or tone. Professors Wellborn, Goode, and Sharlot explain the argumentative objection as follows: Counsel may not, in the guise of asking a question, make a jury argument or attempt to summarize, draw inferences from, or comment on the evidence. In addition, questions that ask a witness to testify as to his own credibility are improper.")People v. Chatman, 38 Cal. 4th 344, 384, 133 P.3d 534, 563 (2006) The prosecutor's question about whether the safe was “lying” requires a different analysis. The question was argumentative. An argumentative question is a speech to the jury masquerading as a question. The questioner is not seeking to elicit relevant testimony. Often it is apparent that the questioner does not even expect an answer. The question may, indeed, be unanswerable. The prosecutor's question whether “the safe [was] lying” is an example. An inanimate object cannot “lie.” Professor Wigmore has called cross-examination the “greatest legal engine ever invented for the discovery of truth.” (5 Wigmore on Evidence (Chadbourne rev. ed.1974) § 1367, p. 32.) The engine should be allowed to run, but it cannot be allowed to run amok. An argumentative question that essentially talks past the witness, and makes an argument to the jury, is improper because it does not seek to elicit relevant, competent testimony, or often any testimony at all. Defendant had already explained he had no explanation for the safe being open. Asking whether the safe was “lying” could add nothing to this testimony”)People v. Imbach, No. E040190, 2008 WL 510482, at *7–8 (Cal. Ct. App. Feb. 27, 2008) ("The prosecutor asked, “You found that to be inappropriate but not your other son's addiction to child pornography?” When defendant objected that the question was argumentative, the trial court overruled that objection. Defendant asserted the second “argumentative” objection when defendant's mother said she did not know how to answer that question and the prosecutor asked, “Is that because you didn't want to know?” The trial court sustained the defendant's objection to this second question. Both questions are argumentative, because they both are speeches by the prosecutor masquerading as questions. (Chatman, supra, 38 Cal.4th at p. 384.) The trial court should have sustained both objections. However, we cannot say that by asking those two questions the prosecutor engaged in misconduct.")People v. Peoples, 62 Cal. 4th 718, 793–94, 365 P.3d 230, 288 (2016) (“Defendant observes that the prosecutor asked numerous argumentative questions when cross-examining defense witnesses. To list a few examples, the prosecutor asked defense expert Dr. Lisak, “how many hours are you into them for?” He said to defense expert Dr. Buchsbaum, “Let's quit guessing for awhile and look at the facts.” He said to defense expert Dr. Wu, “It's a pain in the butt to get these test scores.” And he asked prosecution expert Dr. Mayberg, “Did you have a heart attack last night when you looked at the raw data?”)People v. Burns, No. D081051, 2024 WL 2144151, at *15–17 (Cal. Ct. App. May 14, 2024), review denied (July 17, 2024) (excessive repetition of a question simply to make a point can cross line into improper argument”; “Burns makes a strong argument that the prosecutor's repetitive questioning regarding the drunk tank incident became argumentative. “An argumentative question is a speech to the jury masquerading as a question. The questioner is not seeking to elicit relevant testimony. Often it is apparent that the questioner does not even expect an answer. The question may, indeed, be unanswerable.” (People v. Chatman (2006) 38 Cal.4th 344, 384.) “An argumentative question that essentially talks past the witness, and makes an argument to the jury, is improper because it does not seek to elicit relevant, competent testimony, or often any testimony at all.” (Ibid.) Instead, it may be aimed at agitating or belittling the witness (People v. Lund (2021) 64 Cal.App.5th 1119, 1148), or designed to engage the witness in an argument (People v. Johnson (2003) 109 Cal.App.4th 1230, 1236)”)People v. Mazen, No. B300193, 2021 WL 164356, at *5 (Cal. Ct. App. Jan. 19, 2021) The court overruled defendant's argumentative objection to the following question: “Would [accidentally placing the car in neutral] been important information to tell [Morales]?” The court did not abuse its discretion when it overruled the objection. The question sought to elicit relevant testimony regarding defendant's theory that Mario was hit by accident (CALCRIM No. 510). (See People v. Chatman (2006) 38 Cal.4th 344, 384 [“[a]n argumentative question is a speech to the jury masquerading as a question” and does not seek to elicit relevant testimony].)”People v. Singh, No. H042511, 2018 WL 1046260, at *28 (Cal. Ct. App. Feb. 26, 2018) (“Each question anticipated an answer and was answerable; none was “a speech to the jury masquerading as a question”)People v. Basler, No. D068047, 2015 WL 9437926, at *23 (Cal. Ct. App. Dec. 23, 2015) ("Fung appears to identify three categories of objectionable questioning during his cross-examination by the prosecutor. The first category involves apparent sarcasm by the prosecutor. For example, after Fung provided additional details about his fight with another inmate while incarcerated, the prosecutor said, “Okay. You left that part out a couple of minutes ago; right?” Referencing the same fight, the prosecutor made light of Fung's claim of self-defense: “Did you have to defend yourself against him, too?” As another example, when Fung was discussing the extent of his injuries following the fight, the prosecutor said, “So, that's about how badly you were hurt? It looked like something you get by falling off a skateboard?” The court sustained objections to each of these questions, and a number of others, as argumentative." Also from Basler: "As we have noted, Fung contends the first two categories of questions were impermissibly argumentative. “An argumentative question is a speech to the jury masquerading as a question. The questioner is not seeking to elicit relevant testimony. Often it is apparent that the questioner does not even want an answer. The question may, indeed, be unanswerable.... An argumentative question that essentially talks past the witness, and makes an argument to the jury, is improper because it does not seek to elicit relevant, competent testimony, or often any testimony at all.” (People v. Chatman (2006)”)People v. Nanez, No. F064574, 2014 WL 1928307, at *14–15 (Cal. Ct. App. May 15, 2014) (citing examples of argumentative examination by prosecutor including (a) the prosecutor's remark “Convenient” when a witness said they did not remember a particular fact, and (b) when prosecutor commented on witnesses testimony by saying “So that's the lie you're going with?”, and (c) when prosecutor asked witness “You wouldn't tell us if you're lying, of course, right?” and when witness said he would, prosecutor replied “There's another lie,” causing court to strike prosecutor's comment from the record)People v. Strebe, No. D057947, 2011 WL 2555653, at *7 (Cal. Ct. App. June 28, 2011) (trial courses sustained objection to question as argumentative where prosecutor asked witness “Do you remember anything about that evening that might be detrimental to your case?” In essence arguing to jury that witness was lying and only selectively remembered favorable facts)People v. Higgins, 119 Cal. Rptr. 3d 856, 873–74 (Ct. App. 2011), as modified (Jan. 21, 2011), as modified on denial of reh'g (Feb. 4, 2011) (guilty verdict reversed in part due to argumentative questions; among other jabs; in case where defendant explained his conduct as motived by depression due to death of his daughter's friend, prosecutor asked, “You'd agree with me that it's pretty pathetic if you're using the memory of a dead 17–year–old kid as an excuse in this trial, wouldn't you? Would you agree with me? Is that the legacy that you want [the dead teen] to have?”; other examples of prosecutor's argumentative questions included “Oh, the door was unlocked,” and “Isn't that convenient that all of a sudden, right after you've committed the crimes, that that's when you come to?”; further held, “The rule is well established that the prosecuting attorney may not interrogate witnesses solely ‘for the purpose of getting before the jury the facts inferred therein, together with the insinuations and suggestions they inevitably contained, rather than for the answers”)People v. Dixon, No. D047342, 2007 WL 2745207, at *10 (Cal. Ct. App. Sept. 21, 2007)  Dixon asked Hernandez who had taken the photographs near the time of the injury. Hernandez testified that the audio-visual person at his school had taken photographs of his injury. Dixon then asked, “Is it computer enhancement? Those could be computer enhanced-.” The prosecutor interrupted, “That's argumentative.” The court sustained the prosecutor's objection")United States v. Browne, No. SACR 16-00139-CJC, 2017 WL 1496912, at *6 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 24, 2017) (For each witness, the Court did not end Defense counsel's cross-examination until it became excessively cumulative and argumentative, at which time the Court was well within its authority to restrain the questioning pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 611(a).”)Beving v. Union Pac. R.R. Co., No. 3:18-CV-00040, 2020 WL 6051598, at *12 (S.D. Iowa Sept. 8, 2020) (Defendant may object to prejudicial or argumentative references to counsel at trial as permitted by the Federal Rules of Evidence. See Fed. Rs. Evid. 403, 611(a)(3).)FRE 403: Argumentative questions may be viewed as unfairly prejudicial, misleading, or wasting time.FRE 611(a)(3), Witnesses and Presenting Evidence ((a) Control by the Court; Purposes. The court should exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of examining witnesses and presenting evidence so as to: (1) make those procedures effective for determining the truth; (2) avoid wasting time; and (3) protect witnesses from harassment or undue embarrassment.FRCP 30, Depositions, (d) Duration; Sanction; Motion to Terminate or Limit. (3) Motion to Terminate or Limit, (A) Grounds. At any time during a deposition, the deponent or a party may move to terminate or limit it on the ground that it is being conducted in bad faith or in a manner that unreasonably annoys, embarrasses, or oppresses the deponent or party.