Podcasts about Refrain

Veteran contractor Tommy Cole shares a wealth of experience from decades in the landscape construction and civil engineering industries. Tommy recounts numerous job site mishaps, ranging from an accidental skid steer intrusion onto a protected prairie meadow to the astonishing coincidence of plastering the wrong pool on the exact same street. Through these humorous and challenging anecdotes, he emphasizes the critical importance of owning one's mistakes and never complaining about clients. The conversation highlights how vital clear communication and accessible data are for growing a successful contracting business. Connect with LeanScaper. Key Takeaways: Take complete ownership of job site mistakes immediately rather than passing blame onto crew members or subcontractors. Minimize handling materials multiple times to eliminate unnecessary labor costs and boost overall operational efficiency. Move critical project details out of your head and into a shared system so your entire team has visibility into schedules and project expectations. Build client trust through transparency by acknowledging that human errors will occur while guaranteeing you will take responsibility to make things right. Refrain from complaining about difficult clients and instead view their feedback as essential insight for refining your business processes.   Connect with Auman Landscape

Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. Psalm 37:8Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. Psalm 37:8Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Clare TD says fuel protesters should wait until the budget is revealed before deciding to take to the roads again. It comes as The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices group are set to meet this weekend to discuss the possibility of further protests. There are calls on the Government to permanently cut the tax on petrol and diesel. It comes as the excise reductions on fuel, introduced in April, are now expected to remain in place until spring. The extension is part of ongoing budget negotiations, while the Tánaiste earlier this week indicated there will be a cut to the carbon tax on home-heating oil. Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty, says the tax on fuel should never go back to where it was: A meeting will take place in Westmeath this weekend, where protestors will discuss plans for any future demonstrations. Tánaiste Simon Harris has claimed that Government won't be held ransom by threats of further action. Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney claims protestors should hold off until budget supports are revealed.

Essential Priorities (ch. 12) Remove the weights Refrain from wickedness Run with wisdom

Expert aquatic specialist Eric Triplet discusses the evolving relationship between residential water features and local wildlife, specifically focusing on the rise of bear encounters in Southern California. He observes that while bears were rarely a concern for much of his thirty-year career, recent environmental shifts and massive wildfires have driven these animals into suburban backyards more frequently. Triplet explains that bears can cause significant structural damage to ponds, such as shredding liners and displacing heavy stones, often simply while trying to navigate or cool off. To mitigate these issues, he advocates for resilient design choices, such as installing staircases for egress and using concrete to secure rocks. Key Takeaways: Eliminate food attractants: Secure garbage, pet food, and livestock feed so bears and other animals are not drawn into residential yards. Never feed wild animals: Refrain from intentionally feeding or attempting to socialize with wildlife to prevent them from becoming habituated to human spaces. Build safe exit paths: Incorporate gradual steps or staircases into backyard ponds so visiting animals can safely climb out without damaging property. Construct with sturdy materials: Use heavy boulders, stable rock placements, and concrete reinforcement when building outdoor features near natural habitats. Practice coexisting with nature: Shift your mindset toward adapting home projects to local wildlife patterns rather than attempting to control or exclude natural elements.  

Isaiah Called Out the Daughters of Zion by Autumn Dickson There is a passage in Isaiah about the daughters of Zion. Not gonna lie…it can be a hard one to read. It calls out the women in Zion for their pride in the form of outward ornamentation, and it prophesies of their downfall. And though it's a difficult topic, I want to talk about this passage and its insights into modesty. Isaiah 3:16-18 16 Moreover the Lord saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: 17 Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will discover their secret parts. 18 In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, There are a couple of things in there that we're going to talk about, but let's start with the beginning. They are haughty, walking with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet. In other words, these girls are working the room. Their stretched forth necks make them taller, more noticeable. Their wanton eyes were flirtatious and inviting. Their “mincing” means that they were taking these tiny steps that were fashionable. In fact, some even had chains around their ankles that would limit their gait so they would have to take tinier steps. Their tinkling feet announced they were coming and invited everyone to pay attention to their status and wealth. So let's talk about immodesty. Traditionally (at least since the 1900's onward), modesty has an association of covering yourself up with clothes, and these verses don't necessarily say anything about whether these women were wearing revealing clothing. It mainly talks about their ornamentation and purposes. The word modesty has been reduced to talking about how much skin you're showing; it used to mean so much more. Modesty is an attitude. It can be reflected in one's dress, but one could be wearing a plethora of different styles and find themselves modest or immodest depending on their heart. If an immodest heart were to speak aloud, it would say, “Look at me. Pay attention to my looks, status, wealth. You don't really have to even consider anything else about me. Just look at me. I want your attention.” A modest heart would say, “How can I do good?” Completely uninhibited by the opinions of others or the need for someone to notice them. Outwardly, you can wear a great many things. You can make yourself look nice and have fun expressing yourself, and this goes for both men and women. Modesty is an attitude, not clothing. There have been plenty of times in my life that I've walked around with an immodest attitude. Especially growing up, I remember trying to draw attention to myself even though my clothes were considered perfectly modest. I craved attention. It made me feel better, but it never lasted. Focusing yourself on drawing attention is a vastly empty endeavor; it doesn't feel good for very long. It also affected how I felt about myself. I reduced the entirety of myself to how much attention I could attract rather than focusing on what I could truly give to the world. When you're only feeling rewarded for being noticed for how you look, you sometimes lose the best parts of yourself. This attitude wasn't constant in my life, but it was present enough to cause problems. And while I think that clothing can affect your attitude, I don't think it's an end-all. I wore perfectly “modest” clothes, and yet, I was plenty immodest in my heart. There are a great many curses that follow after this attitude, but one of the phrases in these verses that really caught my attention in these verses was the idea that the Lord would take away the BRAVERY of their ornamentation. We see that plenty. It is hard to feel beautiful, even with ornamentation, when we're competing with an illusion on the internet. It is hard to be brave and defend yourself when you're merely arming yourself with beauty. Even when you do well, you still get attacked. And so we change. Instead of walking into a room and trying to impress everyone so that we can make friends, we forget about ourselves and really try to think about others. When we're having a conversation, sometimes we talk in a certain way or say certain things because we have this great desire to be loved. Sometimes it's not just about being admired; we are truly seeking love. Ironically, if you really want to be loved, your most effective strategy is a focus on making the other person feel special. I have found deeper relationships, more acceptance, and more fulfillment with this strategy than my previously desperate attempts to be liked. We don't know exactly what the last days will look like, but if we get to the end and find ourselves without the ornamentation, we won't feel bereft and have to go through the process of completely redefining ourselves. We will still have a basis for loving ourselves. One last thought. Reading these verses can cause some inward reflection about whether we're personally seeking attention. This is a good reflection and reminder. It can also cause us to reflect on others we know who are seeking attention. Refrain from making ultimate judgments or removing yourself from them. I would tell you to stop making judgments completely, but I don't think that's necessarily wise either. Humans are given judgment to protect ourselves and help us make better decisions. We just can't take that judgment beyond its proper bounds and write a person off. In this chapter, Isaiah was warning against pride. It would be rather ironic to dress the opposite of the daughters of Zion and find yourself with pride over the idea that you are not like them. Instead, when you notice signs that someone may be seeking attention, recognize they are probably seeking love but don't know how to do it in a way that's healthy. Make a friend and try to help them see themselves as so much more than ornamentation. Consistently draw attention to qualities that matter more than how they look. Love them enough that eventually they don't feel a need to seek love in ways that won't fill them. I testify that an attitude of modesty is a blessing. Focusing on others can inoculate us against emptiness and despair. It can shield us when the world pronounces unfair judgment. There are much happier ways to live, and I'm grateful the Lord seeks to teach us of His ways. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Isaiah 1–12 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In this episode, the guys unpack Proverbs 5-7, where Solomon exhorts his sons to pursue sexual wisdom. Where does sexual folly lead? How do I become sexually wise? Listen and find out.We are continuing our study in the book of Proverbs. In 2026, if there is any area that we need wisdom it is in the area of sexuality. When you look around at the world, there is massive confusion in this area. But Proverbs gives us clarity. It diagnoses sexual folly and tells us where that leads. And then it reveals sexual wisdom.Topics covered:- Ben birdied three of his last four at the Champions Tour in South Dakota- Presidents Cup preview and a brand new PGA Tour event in Asheville, NC- Mailbag: how to play well in tournament rounds, and how to pursue your future wife in a godly way- The forbidden woman represents any sexual activity or temptation to any sexual activity outside of the relationship between a man and a woman in the covenant of marriage- The downward spiral of sexual folly: Draws, Dependence, Distortion, Damage, and Destruction- For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil (Proverbs 5:3)- The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin (Proverbs 5:22-23)- Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned? (Proverbs 6:27-28)- He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself (Proverbs 6:32)- Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death (Proverbs 7:27)- 7 R's for sexual wisdom: Remember Your God, Repent of Your Sin, Resolve to Walk in Purity, Refrain from Temptation, Rehearse the Truth, Rely on Others, Romance Your Wife- For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths (Proverbs 5:21)- If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)- Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house (Proverbs 5:8)- Her lips drip honey. But her feet go down to death. Play out the whole clip.- Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment (Proverbs 18:1)- Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth. Let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love. (Proverbs 5:18-19)- Sex is like fire. In the fireplace it keeps us warm. Outside the fireplace it burns down the house.Follow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen and subscribe: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com

In this episode, we introduce the first villanelle in our three-part series on that poetic form. We begin with Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night," a poem that attempts to stave off the inevitability of mortality. To learn more about Dylan Thomas, visit the Poetry Foundation.

Ende 2023 schreibt Soffie zwischen den Jahren einen Song über einen Ort, an dem alle willkommen sind. Wenige Wochen später wird “Für immer Frühling” zum TikTok-Hit und auf Demonstrationen gegen Rechtsextremismus zur Hymne einer ganzen Bewegung. Seitdem ist ziemlich viel passiert, und Soffie muss herausfinden, wie man nach so einem viralen Ausnahmezustand eigentlich weitermacht.Im Gespräch mit Senta Delliponti geht es um “das Leben danach”. Soffie erzählt von Label- und Booking-Anfragen, Touren und Festivals, und davon, wie sich “Für immer Frühling” irgendwann angefühlt hat wie eine Fackel, die ihr aus der Hand genommen wurde. Ein Geschenk und gleichzeitig auch eine Bürde. Denn mit dem Erfolg kommt auch die Frage: Muss das nächste Ding jetzt noch größer werden?Es geht um Druck, Selbstwert und die Erkenntnis, mehr zu sein als das, was man veröffentlicht. Und natürlich um Soffies Debütalbum “Kein Streit, den man nicht lösen kann“, das am 23. Oktober erscheint und ihre vergangenen zwölf Monate ziemlich genau widerspiegelt.Bei “Trash oder These?” wird es politisch: “Politische Popmusik überzeugt niemanden. Sie liefert nur den Soundtrack für Menschen, die ohnehin schon derselben Meinung sind.” Soffie widerspricht. Sie erzählt von Nachrichten von Menschen, die politisch ganz anders denken als sie und durch ihre Musik trotzdem ins Nachdenken gekommen sind. Außerdem sprechen Senta und Soffie darüber, wie man mit Menschen im Gespräch bleibt, deren politische Haltung weit von der eigenen entfernt ist, und warum für Soffie hinter Wut oft auch Angst steckt.Und dann: Tune & Try. Soffie gründet kurzerhand ihre eigene imaginäre Partei und schreibt am Klavier den Refrain für deren Wahlwerbesong. Ausgangspunkt: große Fragen nach Angst, Einsamkeit und Zusammenhalt.Zum Schluss gibt's noch einen Ausblick auf die Tour im November. Soffie spricht darüber, wie besonders es für sie ist, mit ihrem Team auf Tour zu gehen – und warum am Ende für sie vor allem eines bleibt: Community und das Gefühl, irgendwo dazuzugehören.Mehr zu SOFFIE findet ihr hier:

In dieser Episode zeigt dir Joachim Schulze "Jockl" live, warum die Sonntagsmusik nach der Sommerpause genau jetzt wiederkommt und woher der bayrische Titel „Drah mern um und schneid mern auf“ stammt. Ende Mai ging die Reihe in die Pause, weil Juni, Juli und August Urlaubsmonate sind und parallel neue Formate und Montagsveranstaltungen entstanden. Untätig war Jockl trotzdem nicht: Er hat Songs geschrieben, darunter diesen. Die Melodie und der Refrain kommen noch von seinem Vater, mit dem er als Kind an der Yamaha Electone 90 musiziert hat. Drei Strophen hat Jockl diesen Sommer selbst dazu geschrieben und das Ganze mit KI vertont. Vor dem Song stellt er klar: Das ist keine Hymne auf Adipositas. Dieser Song macht sich über niemanden lustig. Weitere Folgen und Angebote: https://schulze-graben.de

A routine tuning job at a quiet Shropshire home leaves one experienced piano tuner confronting something that refuses to behave as it should. What begins as a small irregularity soon becomes harder to dismiss, especially when the history of the instrument starts to offer its own unsettling context. But it's what happens away from the original house that turns an odd professional mystery into something far more difficult to explain.Stay safe,Kevin We're giving a full weeks trial of our Patreon away! Just head over on the link below and away you go!www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalIf it's not for you? Simply cancel before your trial expires, meanwhile enjoy FULL access to our highest tier, and thank you for being the best listeners by miles.By making the choice of joining our Patreon team now, not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all our episodes, including video releases of our new Patreon only show "After Dark", you also get full access to the Patreon only podcast, "Dark Bites".Both shows release each and every week, even on the down time between seasons. There are already well over 240+ hours of unheard true paranormal experiences for you to binge at your leisure. Simply head over to:www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalTo send us YOUR experience, please either click on the below link:The Dark Paranormal - We Need Your True Ghost StoryOr head to our website: www.thedarkparanormal.comYou can also follow us on the below Social Media links:www.twitter.com/darkparanormalxwww.facebook.com/thedarkparanormalwww.youtube.com/thedarkparanormalwww.instagram.com/thedarkparanormalOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns and use my code acorns.com/darkparanormal for a great deal: https://www.acorns.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/darkparanormal for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Magical performances that delight the soul and inspire the mind are, in fact, just as dangerous as a well timed fireball. Why, consider a song that never ends. One which goes on and on, my friends.   In this particular episode, promises are kept as Corvis the Goliath shows the stage that he isn't just muscle and... uh... muscle. A encore results and what just might resolve is a unending career of time to practice. What cryptic interlude is this? Listen in and find out more on this episode of Dungeonetics.   Music was provided by Kellen, Virus of Ideals, Games Brown, and Puniho. Be sure to check out anything Dungeonetics on the internet, even Instagram   Thank you and have a magical adventure

*Paroles ci-dessous* Cette chanson raconte les années pleines d'émerveillement où, encore adolescents, nous avons commencé ensemble le grand voyage de la vie. Très jeunes et profondément amoureux, nous nous sommes enfuis pour nous marier, sans savoir tout ce que les années à venir nous réserveraient. Aujourd'hui, après tant d'années de mariage, nous repensons avec reconnaissance au chemin parcouru ensemble — les joies, les épreuves, la naissance de nos enfants, les rires, les larmes et tous ces souvenirs précieux qui ont marqué notre vie. Mais au-dessus de tout, cette chanson témoigne de la fidélité du Seigneur Jésus-Christ, qui nous a accompagnés à chaque étape. Depuis notre jeunesse jusqu'à aujourd'hui, nous avons cherché à Le suivre, et en repensant à ces années pleines d'émerveillement, nous savons que nous n'aurions jamais pu faire ce chemin sans Lui. **Repenser aux Années Pleines d'Émerveillement** [Couplet 1] Nous étions jeunes, partis sur les chemins Sur cette grande route vers demain Nous n'avions rien, mais nous avions tout Bibles et sacs au dos, chantant jusqu'au bout [Refrain] Écoute mes paroles, ô Seigneur Considère les pensées de mon cœur Entends la voix de mon cri vers Toi Mon Seigneur, mon Dieu, mon Roi [Couplet 2] Le cri de notre bébé quand elle est née Résonnait dans toute la maternité La joie remplissait nos cœurs ce jour-là Et la gloire du Seigneur était là [Refrain] Écoute mes paroles, ô Seigneur Considère les pensées de mon cœur Entends la voix de mon cri vers Toi Mon Seigneur, mon Dieu, mon Roi [Instrumental] [Refrain] Écoute mes paroles, ô Seigneur Considère les pensées de mon cœur Entends la voix de mon cri vers Toi Mon Seigneur, mon Dieu, mon Roi [Couplet 3] Repenser aux années pleines d'émerveillement Aux rires, aux larmes, à tous ces moments Jésus, Tu es resté fidèle et vrai Sans Toi, jamais je n'y serais arrivé [Refrain] Écoute mes paroles, ô Seigneur Considère les pensées de mon cœur Entends la voix de mon cri vers Toi Mon Seigneur, mon Dieu, mon Roi

**Paroles ci-dessous — « Qui peint le ciel ? »** est un chant d'adoration intime qui contemple la beauté de la création et la main de Dieu derrière chaque détail. Porté par une guitare acoustique à cordes d'acier en accordage ouvert, un fingerpicking très présent, une basse chaleureuse, une batterie retenue, des harmonies vocales serrées et un violon expressif aux accents blues, le morceau s'inscrit dans une esthétique folk-rock de la fin des années 1960 et du début des années 1970. Les paroles lèvent les yeux vers les nuages, les étoiles, l'aurore, l'arc-en-ciel et les couleurs du ciel, puis reviennent à une confession simple : il n'y a personne comme Toi. La voix reste proche, naturelle et contenue, laissant toute sa place à la guitare acoustique et au violon dans l'arrangement. **Qui peint le ciel ?** Qui peint le ciel ? Qui a peint le ciel ce soir ? Qui mène les nuages Roulant avec majesté ? Tu les as peints d'amour Tes pensées prennent couleur là-haut **Refrain** Il n'y a personne comme Toi Infini en majesté Ton amour a conquis mon cœur Qui appelle l'aube ? Qui fait lever le soleil d'or ? Qui pend les étoiles Comme des diamants dans la nuit ? Tu les as peints d'amour Ta gloire resplendit d'en haut **Refrain** Il n'y a personne comme Toi Infini en majesté Ton amour a conquis mon cœur **Pont** Auteur de l'arc-en-ciel Tu mets les étoiles en place Tu mets l'amour dans mon cœur **Refrain** Il n'y a personne comme Toi Infini en majesté Ton amour a conquis mon cœur **Refrain final** Il n'y a personne comme Toi Infini en majesté Ton amour a conquis mon cœur Jésus **Outro** Qui peint le ciel ? (Jésus) Qui a peint le ciel ce soir ? (Jésus) Qui mène les nuages (Jésus) Roulant avec majesté ? (Jésus) Tu les as peints d'amour Tes pensées prennent couleur là-haut Jésus Jésus Jésus

Fertig Sommerloch – die Schweiz produziert wieder fleissig neue Musik! Die einen werden dabei philosophisch, andere erholen sich von Herzschmerz, versprühen Sommerfeeling oder feiern mit Schleifpapier-Stimme den Blues. Der Rheintaler Shem Thomas beschäftigt sich auf seinem neuen Album «be.» nicht damit, wie man jemand wird, sondern wie man aufhört, jemand werden zu müssen. Dafür hat er auch mit der Lunik-Frontfrau Jaël Malli zusammengespannt. Der in der Schweiz gestrandete Schotte Argyle singt in seinem neuen Song «Blinded by the Sun» davon, wie man sich von einem gebrochenen Herz erholt und aus dem emotionalen Keller wieder in die Sonne tritt. Da haben sich zwei gefunden: Die Folkpop-Sängerin Linda Elys hat sich mit dem Lausanner Musiker Stress zusammengetan. Herausgekommen ist ein Duett mit ohrwurmigem Refrain und viel Pop-Appeal. Piero Esteriore wandelt nach dem Abschied von seinen Brothers wieder auf Solo-Pfaden und versprüht mit seinem Latin-Pop Sommerfeeling. Wir finden: «Bellissima». Bluesrocker Marc Amacher stürmt mit rauer Schleifpapier-Stimme und neuem Album «Overdrive» die Charts. Stimme schonen? Marc findet: «Nö, lieber Kaffee und Zigarette.»

Musique Chrétienne, [Refrain] J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève toujours plus haut J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève plus haut [Couplet 1] Ta parole est une lampe à mes pieds Et une lumière sur mon sentier Tu me conduis dans la voie de la justice Tu me conduis dans la voie de la vérité [Refrain] J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève toujours plus haut J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève plus haut [Couplet 2] Tu es venu vivre sans péché Et pour nous mourir sur la croix Tu nous as apporté l'amour du cœur du Père Et maintenant, nous pouvons nous détourner du péché [Refrain] J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève toujours plus haut J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève plus haut [Refrain] J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève toujours plus haut J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève plus haut [Couplet 3] Le troisième jour, Tu es ressuscité La mort fut engloutie dans la victoire Tu étais l'Agneau qui fut immolé Avant même le commencement de l'histoire [Refrain final] J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève toujours plus haut J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève plus haut [Outro] J'élève le nom de Jésus Je l'élève toujours plus haut

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My "challenge" is to refrain from thrifting or buying new clothes! As a very light Soft Summer with Angelic/Natural blend, I wonder if it's even possible for people like me to stand out when they need to hold the floor. I truly feel invisible because I've muted and hidden myself.

Jesse ist live am Telefon und spricht über seine neue Mundartsingle «Applaus». Florian Ast erzählt die Geschichte hinter seinem Hit «Sex», und Baschi präsentiert neue Songs - mit aktuellen Interviewtönen zu seinem neuen Album «Bürgin». Jesse meldet sich live am Telefon. Mit seiner neuen Mundartsingle «Applaus» verarbeitet der Thuner Sänger, Songwriter und Produzent die Zeit zwischen dem Jubel auf der Bühne und der Stille danach. Der Song ist gleichzeitig ein Vorgeschmack auf seine kommende Biografie «People Pleaser – Zwischen Applaus und Stille». Florian Ast blickt im Video-Format «gestern, heute, morgen» auf wichtige Stationen seiner Karriere zurück und erzählt die spannende Entstehungsgeschichte seines Mundarthits «Sex» – vom ersten Refrain bis zu den Reaktionen der damaligen Plattenfirma. Dazu gibt es neue Musik von Baschi. Pünktlich zur Veröffentlichung seines Albums «Bürgin» gibts brandneue Songs und aktuelle Interviewtöne des Baselbieters.

Immer wieder erklingt nach großen Triumphen im Sport das Lied „We are the champions“ von Queen. Autor Rolf Müller mag dieses Lied, aber mit einer Zeile im Refrain ist er so nicht einverstanden.

Losing Our Life By the Devil's Helpers David Eells - 7.26.2026 (originally 7/18/19)  (Audio) We Must Lose our Life to Gain Our Life Mar 8:31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 And he spake the saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. 33 But he turning about, and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter, and saith, Get thee behind me, Satan; for thou mindest not the things of God, but the things of men. 34 And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's shall save it. 36 For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? The Hatred of the Wicked Crucify our Life Mat 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you; 18 yea and before governors and kings shall ye be brought for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak. 20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh in you. 21 And brother shall deliver up brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death. 22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved. 23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone through the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. 24 A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord. 25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more them of his household! Joh 15:18 If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I said unto you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin. 23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works which none other did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. 25 But this cometh to pass, that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. Joh 17:14 I have given them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Luk 6:22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. 23 Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets. Luk 6:27 But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, 28 bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you. 29 To him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloak withhold not thy coat also. 30 Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 32 And if ye love them that love you, what thank have ye? for even sinners love those that love them. 33 And if ye do good to them that do good to you, what thank have ye? for even sinners do the same. 34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? even sinners lend to sinners, to receive again as much. 35 But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. 36 Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Joh 7:7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil. Saved From Hateful Enemies Luk 1:67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying, 68 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; For he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people, 69 And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David 70 (As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets that have been from of old), 71 Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 72 To show mercy towards our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant; 73 The oath which he sware unto Abraham our father, 74 To grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies Should serve him without fear, 75 In holiness and righteousness before him all our days. 2Ti 4:18 The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. 2Ti 3:10-11 But thou didst follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience, 11 persecutions, sufferings; what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: and out of them all the Lord delivered me. Psa 34:17-19 The righteous cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles. 18 Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But Jehovah delivereth him out of them all. We are called to Suffer For Jesus, His people, and His Life in us. Mat 17:12 but I say unto you, that Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but did unto him whatsoever they would. Even so shall the Son of man also suffer of them. 13 Then understood the disciples that he spake unto them of John the Baptist. Act 5:34 But there stood up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in honor of all the people, and commanded to put the men forth a little while. 35 And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do. 36 For before these days rose up Theudas, giving himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nought. 37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some of the people after him: he also perished; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad. 38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will be overthrown: 39 but if it is of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them; lest haply ye be found even to be fighting against God. 40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles unto them, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name. 42 And every day, in the temple and at home, they ceased not to teach and to preach Jesus as the Christ. Act 9:13 But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14 and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name. 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake. 17 And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. 18 And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized; Rom 8:16 The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: 17 and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified with him. 2Co 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; 4 who comforteth us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort them that are in any affliction, through the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ. 6 But whether we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or whether we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which worketh in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: 7 and our hope for you is stedfast; knowing that, as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also are ye of the comfort. 8 For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 yea, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead: 10 who delivered us out of so great a death, and will deliver: on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us; 11 ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf. Php 1:27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel; 28 and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God; 29 because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf: 30 having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me. 2Th 1:3 We are bound to give thanks to God always to you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith growth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth; 4 so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure; 5 which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; to the end that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: 6 if so be that it is a righteous thing with God to recompense affliction to them that afflict you, 7 and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire, 8 rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus: 9 who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might, 10 when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day. 11 To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfil every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power; 12 that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2Ti 2:2 And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. 5 And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully. 2Ti 2:9 wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him: 12 if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us: 2Ti 3:12 Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2Ti 4:2 preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts; 4 and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables. 5 But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. 6 For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure is come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith: 8 henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing. 1Pe 2:19 For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully. 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. 21 For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24 who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed. 1Pe 3:10 For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile: 11 And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil. 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good? 14 But even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled; 15 but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear: 16 having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ. 17 For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing. 18 Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; 1Pe 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you: 13 but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy. 14 If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you. 15 For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men's matters: 16 but if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name. 17 For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator. Jas 5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and latter rain. 8 Be ye also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged: behold, the judge standeth before the doors. 10 Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful. Rev 2:9 I know thy tribulation, and thy poverty (but thou art rich), and the blasphemy of them that say they are Jews, and they are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life. 11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. Php 3:7 Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ, 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith: 10 that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death; 11 if by any means I may attain unto the resurrection from the dead. Heb 5:7 Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear, 8 though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 and having been made perfect, he became unto all them that obey him the author of eternal salvation; 1Pe 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ suffered in the flesh, arm ye yourselves also with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3 For the time past may suffice to have wrought the desire of the Gentiles, and to have walked in lasciviousness, lusts, winebibbings, revellings, carousings, and abominable idolatries: 4 wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them into the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: 5 who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For unto this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer: 8 above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins: 9 using hospitality one to another without murmuring: 1Pe 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; 7 casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour, 9 whom withstand stedfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you. 11 To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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Uncover the chilling truth behind a string of murders that blur the lines between reality, visions, and supernatural powers. This episode reveals how paranoia, supernatural glimpses, and deadly secrets intertwine in a gripping psychological horror story—perfect for anyone fascinated by hauntings, psychic abilities, and stories that keep you guessing until the last moment.You'll discover how a woman's obsession with uncovering the truth leads her into a web of deception and murder, as she battles her own sanity and supernatural visions that predict death. We break down the shocking confession scheme, the sinister role of a detective with psychic gifts, and the twisted love that blurs morality—and sanity.Key insights include:The eerie power of visions and how they reveal the future—sometimes with deadly accuracyThe hidden motives behind a series of murders involving a woman's obsession and supernatural influenceThe psychological breakdown that pushes a person to the edge, mixing hallucinations with real dangerThe clever manipulations leading to a confession that almost seems supernatural in its precisionHow love, obsession, and murder collide in a story that challenges our perception of reality and justiceWhy does this matter? Because stories like these show us how the mind can become the ultimate battleground—where fear, guilt, and the supernatural create killers out of the innocent. This episode is essential listening for fans of psychological thrills, paranormal phenomena, and shocking twists—because understanding these dark mysteries might just save your life, or at least, your sanity.Perfect for true crime aficionados, horror buffs, or anyone curious about the thin line separating reality and nightmare. Hit play and see how fear, love, and murder are deeply intertwined in this unforgettable tale.

One rushed morning. One moment of frustration. One word you wish you could take back. If you've ever lost your temper with your teenager and spent the rest of the day drowning in guilt, this episode is for you. When one mum admits she called her 15-year-old daughter "the B word" during a stressful race to catch the school bus, Justin and Kylie unpack what was really happening beneath the conflict and share practical ways to stay calm when emotions run high. From stepping away from arguments to letting natural consequences do the teaching, this conversation offers hope for parents who are trying hard but sometimes get it wrong. Because good parents lose their cool sometimes too. What matters most is what happens next. KEY POINTS Why teenage behaviour can trigger our biggest emotional reactions. The hidden cost of rescuing teenagers from natural consequences. How asking "How can I help?" changes the entire conversation. Why parents don't have to attend every argument. The importance of preparation, sleep and self-care in emotional regulation. How perspective and grace can lower the temperature in difficult moments. A simple framework for repairing after conflict: Refrain, Reframe and Reconnect. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE "You don't have to attend every argument." RESOURCES MENTIONED The "Refrain, Reframe, Reconnect" framework. Happy Families podcast question submission page. Happy Families membership and parenting resources. ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Replace instructions and criticism with one simple question: "How can I help?" Allow natural consequences to do some of the teaching. If emotions are escalating, stop talking and take a short break. Prepare the night before to reduce stressful mornings. Repair quickly after conflict with an apology and reconnection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a seasoned grandfather pulling up a chair beside his restless, frustrated grandchildren — children upset about the apparent success of dishonest people and the seemingly unchecked wrongdoing in the world — and offering them hard-won, life-tested wisdom: don't fret. That is precisely the spirit Lia Girard finds in Psalm 37, written near the end of King David's turbulent life by a man who had seen plenty of evil, committed some of his own, and repeatedly returned to the God who proved faithful through it all. This is not the advice of someone who has lived a sheltered life. It is wisdom forged in the fire of real experience. Psalm 37 was written as an alphabetic acrostic — each stanza beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet — designed to be teachable, memorable, and passed down through generations. And its message is as urgent today as it ever was: do not fret when wicked people seem to prosper. Refrain from anger. Wait patiently for God. Because divine justice is coming, in His perfect timing, by His sovereign hand. We are not called to be passive in the face of wrongdoing. We can still love, still serve, still reach out to those in need. But we are called to keep the faith, guard our own spiritual integrity, and trust that the God who sees every atrocity is not indifferent, and that wrath is not ours to wield. Bible Verse "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger, and turn from wrath; do not fret — it leads only to evil." — Psalm 37:7-8, NIV Ponder Today Fretting is not just unpleasant, it is dangerous. Psalm 37 warns that fretting leads only to evil. Unchecked anger over injustice, left to simmer, can pull us away from faith, integrity, and the peace God desires for us. God sees every atrocity and every wicked scheme. Waiting patiently for Him is not the same as believing He is uninvolved. He sees it all, and Psalm 37 promises that the swords the wicked wield against the poor will ultimately pierce their own hearts. David wrote this psalm as a man of deeply imperfect but genuine faith. His wisdom is credible precisely because he earned it through failure, repentance, and watching God come through in the mess. His counsel is not naive. It is seasoned. Stillness and action are not opposites. Being still before the Lord does not mean doing nothing. We can still love, serve, and reach out to those in need, but we do so from a place of trust rather than outrage, faith rather than fear. A Prayer for You Today God, I know You see our world in turmoil. It's hard to tamp down anger when I see wrongdoing seemingly rewarded with power and success. Help me stop the fretting in my heart. Remind me that You have this. Equip and guide me to do good in my own circle of influence, and to refrain from worry and wrath. Give me an overflowing measure of the inner peace only You can provide — and help me stay hopeful, joyful, and merciful in these confusing times. In Your mighty name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer helped quiet the noise of a confusing world and anchor your heart in God's justice, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to keep your peace steady and your faith strong every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Sin: Taking a GODLY DESIRE and fulfilling it in an UNGODLY WAY.Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is STRENGTH under CONTROL.Matthew 11:29–30 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.HARSHNESS can drive short-term results, but it will lead to long-term DESTRUCTION.2. TRUST puts your power under control because you know WHO'S IN CONTROL.When you TRUST God completely, GENTLENESS comes easily.Psalm 37:1–11 “Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.”Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.3. The reward of meekness: PROGRESS.Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Galatians 5:22–23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.Matthew 11:29–30 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Norman gives a dharma talk on “Dogen’s Refrain  From Unwholesome Action” to the Mountain Rain Sesshin May 2026.     https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dogens-_Refrain-From-Unwholsome-Action_-Mountain-Rain-Sesshin-May-2026.mp3

Raja-Elie Abdulnour is the Chief Clinical Innovation Officer at NEJM Group and an associate physician in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Division at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. A. Sikora, L.A. Celi, and R.-E.E. Abdulnour. Can AI Say “I Don't Know”? N Engl J Med 2026;394:1873-1875.

"Stadium Arcadium" von den Red Hot Chili Peppers erschien am 5. Mai 2006 und hat alles, was ihren typischen Sound ausmacht. Es brachte fünf Erfolgsongs hervor, darunter "Dani California". Eigentlich solle "Stadium Arcadium" sogar noch epischer werden. Geplant war eine Album-Trilogie, deren Einzelteile im Abstand von sechs Monaten erscheinen sollten. Am Ende blieb es bei diesem reichhaltigen Doppelalbum mit 28 Titeln. Trotz vier Grammys und über sieben Millionen verkaufter Exemplare, kam das Werk aber nicht an den Riesenerfolg von "Californication" ran. Das Besondere an "Stadium Arcadium" ist, dass die Chili Peppers quasi ihre komplette Karriere auf dem Album vereint haben, ohne sich zu wiederholen. Ihr kreativer Antrieb ist in jedem Song spürbar und verbindet den vertrauten Klang früherer Werke mit neuen Ideen. Der Opener "Dani California" zählt zu den größten Erfolgen der Red Hot Chili Peppers und ist ihr dritter und bis dahin letzter Top-10-Hit. Im Mittelpunkt steht eine Frau namens Dani, die vom lyrischen Ich verehrt wird und deren Geschichte auch schon in früheren Songs wie "Californication" und "By The Way" erzählt wird. Dani lebt in Armut und kennt kaum ein anderes Leben. In "Dani California" erreicht sie nach einer langen und harten Reise Kalifornien, wo sie schließlich zerbricht und stirbt. Ihre Geschichte wirkt wie ein Sinnbild für den gescheiterten amerikanischen Traum. Das Besondere an den Red Hot Chili Peppers, das hört man auch auf "Stadium Arcadium" deutlich, ist ihr außergewöhnliches Zusammenspiel als Band. Die Songs werden gemeinsam geschrieben und entwickelt, wobei jedes Mitglied seinen Raum zum Glänzen bekommt. Unterstützt wurden sie von Produzent Rick Rubin, der bereits mehrere ihrer Alben betreut hatte. Sein Ansatz ist bewusst zurückhaltend. Die Band arbeitet beim Songwriting organisch, oft ausgehend von einer Idee wie einem Riff, einer Strophe oder einem Refrain. Daraus entwickeln sich nach und nach vollständige Songs. Rubin greift erst am Ende ein und konzentriert sich darauf, Überflüssiges zu streichen. __________ Über diese Songs vom Album "Stadium Arcadium" sprechen wir im Podcast (12:39) – "Dani California"(39:32) – "Snow (Hey Oh)"(46:30) – "Stadium Arcadium"(51:22) – "Hump De Bump"(58:50) – "Wet Sand"(01:05:10) – "Tell Me Baby" __________ Alle Shownotes und weiterführenden Links zur Folge "Stadium Arcadium" findet ihr hier: https://1.ard.de/red-hot-chili-peppers-stadium-arcadium __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Meldet euch gerne per WhatsApp-Sprachnachricht an die (06131) 92 93 94 95 oder schreibt uns an meilensteine@swr.de

There are times in our lives where we ask ourselves, “Am I doing this right?” Or, “Should I be doing that too?” It's normal to compare ourselves to friends around us. But in order to grow and have fun, we must remember to focus on our own journey instead.

Why Do My Words Keep Getting Me Into Trouble?"In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise." — Proverbs 10:19Social media has multiplied our words beyond anything Solomon could have imagined. In his day, your words reached the people in your immediate circle. Today, your words can reach millions. And every word is permanent. Screenshotted. Shared. Weaponized.Solomon says in the multitude of words there is no lack of sin. That means the more you talk, the more likely you are to sin with your words. And social media has created a multitude of words like never before. Tweets. Posts. Comments. Stories. DMs. Replies. We're producing more words in a day than our grandparents produced in a week.And all those words are getting us into trouble. Because we're posting in anger. Commenting without thinking. Tweeting reactions instead of responses. Sharing opinions that should stay private. And every careless word is creating problems.Here's what social media has done. It's removed the natural consequences that used to restrain speech. In face-to-face conversation, you see the person's reaction. You feel the tension when you say something hurtful. You experience immediate feedback. But on social media, you don't see the damage your words cause. You just hit post and move on.And because there's no immediate consequence, we say things online we'd never say in person. We're harsher. Crueler. More judgmental. Less gracious. Because we're not looking into someone's eyes when we wound them with our words.Solomon's solution is simple. Refrain your lips. Talk less. Post less. Comment less. Not everything needs to be said. Not every opinion needs to be shared. Not every thought needs to be tweeted. Wisdom restrains words.But our culture celebrates the opposite. It rewards people who post constantly. Who have hot takes on everything. Who never miss an opportunity to weigh in. And the result is exactly what Solomon predicted. In the multitude of words, sin abounds.Here's my challenge. Before you post, ask yourself: Is this necessary? Is this true? Is this kind? Will this help or hurt? If you can't answer yes to those questions, don't post. Refrain your lips. Or in this case, refrain your thumbs.The wise person on social media isn't the one with the most followers or the wittiest replies. It's the person who restrains their words. Who thinks before posting. Who values silence over constantly adding to the noise.In the multitude of words there lacks not sin. Social media has given us unlimited capacity for words. But it hasn't given us wisdom to handle that capacity. And until we learn to restrain our lips, our words will keep getting us into trouble.Let's pray: Father, we post too much and think too little. Teach us to restrain our lips. Help us to speak less and listen more. Give us wisdom about social media. Protect us from the sin that comes with too many words. In Jesus' name, Amen.#Faith #Priorities #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #KnowingChrist #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #NightlightBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Norman gives his third talk on Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” as found in fascicle 11 in Kaz Tanahashi’s translation of the Shobogenzo, “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dogens-_Refrain-from-Unwholesome-Action_-Talk-3.mp3

(1) (kiba) jaya jaya gorācāńder āratiko śobhā jāhnavī-taṭa-vane jaga-mana-lobhā jaga-jana-mana-lobhā (Refrain 1) (gaurāńger ārotik śobhā jaga-janer-mana-lobhā) (2) dakhiṇe nitāicāńd, bāme gadādhara nikaṭe advaita, śrīnivāsa chatra-dhara (3) bosiyāche gorācāńd ratna-siḿhāsane ārati koren brahmā-ādi deva-gaṇe (4) narahari-ādi kori' cāmara dhulāya sañjaya-mukunda-bāsu-ghoṣ-ādi gāya (5) śańkha bāje ghaṇṭā bāje bāje karatāla madhura mṛdańga bāje parama rasāla (Refrain 2) (śankha bāje ghaṇṭā bāje madhur madhur madhur bāje) (6) bahu-koṭi candra jini' vadana ujjvala gala-deśe bana-mālā kore jhalamala (7) śiva-śuka-nārada preme gada-gada bhakativinoda dekhe gorāra sampada TRANSLATION 1) All glories, all glories to the beautiful arati ceremony of Lord Caitanya. This Gaura-arati is taking place in a grove on the banks of the Jahnavi (Ganges) and is attracting the minds of all living entities in the universe. (Refrain 1): The splendor of Lord Gauranga's (Caitanya) arati attracts the minds of all living entities of the universe! 2) On Lord Caitanya's right side is Lord Nityananda and on His left is Sri Gadadhara. Nearby stands Sri Advaita, and Srivasa Thakura is holding an umbrella over Lord Caitanya's head. 3) Lord Caitanya has sat down on a jeweled throne, and the demigods, headed by Lord Brahma, perform the arati ceremony 4) Narahari Sarakara and other associates of Lord Caitanya fan Him with camaras, and devotees headed by Sanjaya Pandita, Mukunda Datta, and Vasu Ghosa sing sweet kirtana. 5) Conchshells, bells, and karatalas resound, and the mrdangas play very sweetly. This kirtana music is supremely sweet and relish able to hear. (Refrain 2): Conchsells resound! bell resound! Sweetness, sweetness, and sweetness resounds! 6) The brilliance of Lord Caitanya's face conquers millions upon millions of moons, and the garland of forest flowers around His neck shines. 7) Lord Siva, Sukadeva Gosvami, and Narada Muni are all there, and their voices are choked with the ecstasy of transcendental love. Thus Thakura Bhaktivinoda envisions the glory of Lord Sri Caitanya. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #gauraarti #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

In this episode of Words That Burn, I sit down with poet Shannon Kuta Kelly to explore the beautifully haunting landscapes of her debut poetry collection, The Tree is Missing (coming this April from Faber and Faber).Shannon's work has been featured in the New England Review, Poetry Ireland Review, and The Irish Times. As a PhD graduate from the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's University Belfast and a 2025 Ciaran Carson Fellow, she brings a profound depth of knowledge and intuition to her craft. We discuss the tension between the past and present, the eerie realities of urbanisation, and how transient living shapes our identities.This episode explores:The Meaning of "The Tree is Missing": Unpacking the symbolic, ecological, and geographical resonances behind the collection's title.Liminality and Urban Sprawl: How manmade borders, transient city living, and the meeting point between nature and concrete influence her writing.History's Phantom Limbs: Grounding the tragic, echoing histories of places like Tarnów, Poland, through human-centric storytelling and everyday images.Folklore and Dream Logic: Why poetry and myth are a "match made in heaven," and how Shannon taps into our shared subconscious and collective symbols.An Exclusive Reading: Shannon treats us to a reading of her poignant poem, Gost, and discusses the linguistic overlap between "ghosts" and "guests."Whether you are a writer looking for advice on peeling back the layers of your own poetry or a reader fascinated by the intersection of myth and reality, Shannon's insights are not to be missed.Follow the Podcast:Read the Script on SubstackFollow the Podcast On InstagramFollow the Podcast on X/TwitterFollow the Podcast on TiktokFollow the podcast on BlueskyTime Stamps:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:05 Why The Tree Is Missing02:25 Borders Urban Sprawl Erasure03:33 Liminal Life and POV Shifts04:49 Observing Strangers and Details06:00 From Reality to Spare Images08:43 Tarnov and Haunted History12:44 Storytelling Women and Three Sisters15:20 Poetic Truth and Let It Be August16:58 Endings Claustrophobia and Book Shape19:58 Editing Influences and Breathing Space22:28 Decay in Pastoral Scenes24:56 Folklore and Poetic Logic26:48 Two Brothers Divided29:31 Nostalgia and Lost Homes32:11 Dream Time Symbols34:45 How Poems Are Collected36:07 Gost Guests and Ghosts39:50 Refrain and Repetition42:05 Advice for other poets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Norman gives his second talk on Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” as found in fascicle 11 in Kaz Tanahashi’s translation of the Shobogenzo, “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dogens-_Refrain-From-Unwholesome-Action_-Talk-2.mp3

Norman gives his first talk on Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” as found in fascicle 11 in Kaz Tanahashi’s translation of the Shobogenzo, “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dogens-_Refrain-from-Unwholesome-Action_-Talk-1.mp3  

At our Pa Ba Ceremony of Offering Forest Cloth on Magha Puja Full Moon, Ajahn Dhammasiha gives a Dhamma Talk about the Ovādapātimokkha:Abstain from any evil deed accomplish what is good and true, And fully purify your mind - That is what all the Buddhas teach. Enduring patience is the best of all ascetic practices; The best of everything at all is called Nibbāna by the sage. If you cause harm to anyone you can't be called a genuine monk! Refrain from harming and abuse, and strictly keep the Buddha's rules; Be moderate when taking food, and dwell alone in solitude devoted to the Higher Mind - That is what all the Buddhas teach. The Buddha recited this concise summary of the whole practice leading to Nibbāna on the full moon of Magha, at the 'Sāvaka-sannipāta', the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Arahant Bhikkhus, all of them ordained by the Buddha himself. Ajahn Dhammasiha also explains that the Veluvana (Bamboo Grove Monastery), the location of Magha Puja, was the first monastery ever offered to the Buddha. King Bimbisāra of the Kingdom of Magadha offered a park to the sangha, located outside the gates of his capital Rajagah. The Buddha accepted it and declared that the monks are now allowed to accept property the to be owned by the sangha communally (but not by individual monks). However, the monks continued to live in the open and under trees even in the newly offered monastery. The billionaire banker of Rajagaha saw the monks still living in the open, and asked the Buddha for permission to erect buildings for them. The Buddha granted permission, and from then on numerous structures were erected and offered to the sangha.Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our email Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Latest Photos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Youtube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724#buddhism #buddha #buddhistmonastery #rajagaha #rajgir #maghapuja #ovadapatimokkha

Abstain from any evil deed accomplish what is good and true, And fully purify your mind - That is what all the Buddhas teach. Enduring patience is the best of all ascetic practices; The best of everything at all is called Nibbāna by the sage. If you cause harm to anyone you can't be called a genuine monk! Refrain from harming and abuse, and strictly keep the Buddha's rules; Be moderate when taking food, and dwell alone in solitude devoted to the Higher Mind - That is what all the Buddhas teach. The Buddha recited this concise summary of the whole practice leading to Nibbāna on the full moon of Magha, at the 'Sāvaka-sannipāta', the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Arahant Bhikkhus, all of them ordained by the Buddha himself. Ajahn Dhammasiha introduces us to the location of the event, the Bamboo Grove Monastery ('Veḷuvana') at Rājagaha, and goes through the Ovādapātimokkha line by line (By the way, it's actually 14 lines of verse in the Pāli. When Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about 16 lines, he was thinking about the English translation, which has two lines more. It can be difficult to express meaning in English as succinct as in Pali, often one requires more words in modern languages to get the meaning accross)Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our email Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Latest Photos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Youtube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724#buddhism #buddha #arahants #magha #maghapuja #ovadapatimokkha

'Endure & Refrain: The Path of Renouncing All Defilement & Wrongdoing' - Friday Dhamma videos | 27 Feb 2026. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you may register at https://watmarpjan.org/en/live/ for a unique link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

This week on The Gaming Duo, we dive deep into Traveler's Refrain, the music-driven action RPG from Red Essence Games that blends combat, melody, and melancholy into a surprisingly powerful indie experience. Wielding a magical bouzouki, Traveler's Refrain asks a bold question: what if music wasn't just atmosphere but the heart of gameplay, storytelling, and self-discovery?We break down how song-casting works in combat and exploration, whether the music mechanics feel meaningful or gimmicky, and how the game balances rhythm-adjacent action without becoming a full rhythm game. From its atmospheric world design and light puzzle-solving to its emotional themes of memory, loss, and longing, we discuss who this game is really for and why its smaller scope may actually be its greatest strength.We also dig into the game's minimalist storytelling approach, pacing, and overall length, along with its biggest strengths and shortcomings. Plus, we wrap things up with our recommendation and final score.If you love emotionally driven indie games like Transistor, Hyper Light Drifter, or Death's Door, this is one journey you won't want to miss.Discord link: https://discord.gg/B7YYMvZtZ2

This week on The Gaming Duo, we're joined by Nik Hagialas, Co-Owner and Lead Artist at Red Essence Games, to talk all about their debut hand-painted action RPG, Traveler's Refrain.With over a decade of experience working on projects for Disney, Dungeons & Dragons, and Fantasy Flight Games, Nik breaks down how Traveler's Refrain came to life — from its earliest inspirations to years of development between longtime friends. We dive into the game's standout song-casting mechanic, where music drives both combat and world interaction, and how that idea evolved throughout development.To wrap things up, Nik answers our signature Gaming Duo questions, shares what he's playing right now, and offers advice for aspiring indie developers.

This guided Scripture meditation is in Psalm 37 using Lectio Divina. Waiting on God is hard. This Psalm reminds us that God will act on our behalf – in his timing and in his ways. It also reminds us to not get caught up in comparison. It will only agitate us, and nothing good comes from this. So, take a deep breath and allow the Lord to guide you into this meditation in Psalm 37. I believe he has something just for you. Here’s some links I discussed in the podcast: The guided retreat to help you move into this new year with intention is here. You can find Jodie at http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Instagram @jodieniznik Facebook @JodieGNiznik Learn more about Lectio Divina and download your free Lectio Divina Journal here. And if you’re ready to make Scripture Meditation a part of your new year, I encourage you to join my Monday email newsletter here. I’ll send out link to the newest meditation every Monday morning. Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies here. Listen to another meditation on Psalm 37 from the Summer Series 2023 here The passages we meditated on is as follows: Psalm 37:5-9, CSB 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act, 6 making your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday. 7 Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him; do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way, by the person who carries out evil plans. 8 Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated—it can only bring harm. 9 For evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in the Lord will inherit the land. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Eric introduces the concept of the Eisenhower Matrix as a tool for improving time management and business efficiency. This matrix is explained through its four quadrants—urgent/important, not urgent/important, urgent/not important, and not urgent/not important—and Eric emphasizes that Quadrant Two (not urgent, but important) is the "magical spot" for strategic planning and growth, encouraging listeners to delegate or eliminate tasks in the other quadrants to avoid living in a state of chaos. The discussion then broadens into how different personality types may perceive urgency and importance, with participants sharing personal anecdotes and challenges related to over-helping, procrastination, and managing staff expectations using these principles. Ultimately, Triplett advocates for a deeper understanding of one's own behavioral patterns and the matrix to improve leadership and business outcomes, citing related concepts from other business authors. Key Takeaways: Prioritize activities that are important but not urgent, which is the most effective zone for vision and future planning. Turn off phone notifications because they create false urgency for things that are not truly important. Delegate urgent and important tasks whenever possible to avoid being constantly stuck in a reactive state of "firefighting." Protect your time by learning to say "no" to other people's emergencies that are not important to your core goals. Refrain from giving customer discounts to ensure you can afford to hire teams and take care of your staff at a higher level.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 2:10-11"The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all  people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.'”REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Clean - Not your room—your mind and spirit. Refrain from using any social media or phone apps (other than The God Minute, of course!) and give that attention to Jesus in the quiet. Just for today.O ANTIPHON- Latin: O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviter disponensque omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae.- English: O Holy Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and  reaching from end to end, you order all things with gentle strength: come and teach us the way of prudence.Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey ScholaVideo: https://youtu.be/oRPNRHQL17E?si=0Hlr_SfAUMikxk4MPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

The antiphonal nature of Psalm 136 is seen in the repeated second half of every verse: “His steadfast love endures forever.” This psalm helps us to give thanks to the LORD for His steadfast love shown forth in His work of creation, redemption, and His ongoing care for His people. For these reasons and more, we give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!  Rev. David Vandercook, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR and Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle, AR, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 136.  "Psalms of Thanksgiving” is a series on Sharper Iron that looks to several psalms to help us give thanks to God. The LORD gives blessings to His whole creation, even all evil people. As we pray the psalms, He teaches us to receive all His gifts with thanksgiving, knowing that He is good and His steadfast love endures forever.  This episode originally aired on November 25, 2024. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org