Podcasts about These Words

Today many churches across the world will quote THESE WORDS to some degree or extent… they have been declared nearly 2000 years... They bring comfort and They challenge us They draw our focus to look within They challenge our motives They cause us to want in this life what God has in heaven They call…

Happy 2025! We have a slate of new stories coming soon, but we want to start the year by shouting out fellow podcaster (and friend of the show) Nate DiMeo of The Memory Palace. He just put out his first book, The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of the Past. So to celebrate, we're featuring one of our favorite episodes from The Memory Palace, "These Words, Forever." Joe also sat down with Nate to chat about his book, storytelling and the dream of having a device that could allow you to hear anything. Find Nate's book The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of the Past NOW online or at your local bookstore. Check out The Memory Palace wherever you get your podcasts, or on radiotopia.fm. If you liked this episode, follow us on X and Instagram @radiodiaries. Hear more episodes on our feed and at radiodiaries.org. 

August 26, 2024 Today's Reading: Isaiah 29:11-19Daily Lectionary: 1 Kings 8:22-30, 46-63; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18In that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book, and out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind shall see. (Isaiah 29:18)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. If you love books, I can think of no better time to be living than now. Books are everywhere: in print, on-demand, digital books you can read on your phone, and books you can listen to in your car or while you work out. The Christian Bible remains the most widely published and read book in the world today; it is easily accessible through every form of media presently available – you can even listen to the Bible through your wristwatch!The Bible is unlike any other book ever written; it is the very Word from God– words breathed out by God through human authors. It is alive, and it is active! It exposes and it enlightens. It kills, and it makes alive. Yet, someone can read the Scriptures and not see it as if they were blind. One can listen to God's Word and not hear it as if they were deaf. The Spirit of God must open the ears of the spiritually deaf to hear and believe! “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). The Spirit of God must enlighten the spiritually blind so that with their heart they see and believe in the Gospel.  This is the Lord's doing; this is the God's work. By His Word and Spirit, He lays bare our hearts and exposes the darkness within. He reveals our thoughts and intentions of the heart so that nothing is hidden from His sight. He works in us repentance that confesses what God has exposed to be true: I am a sinner; and then, the miracles of miracles, God works faith in us to believe His Gospel Word. “...if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved” (Romans 10:9-10).  “Out of our gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see.” This is the grace of God at work in us, giving us the eyes of faith to see and ears to believe in His outrageous words of promise– words that do and give what they say. God's Word is unlike any other word put down in a book, for God's Word is living and giving – giving faith, forgiveness, eternal life, and salvation! So, take up and read! Hear and believe! These Words of God are for you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.“Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.” (LSB: Prayers -148)-Rev. Darrin Sheek, pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Anaheim, CA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.The new Guiding Word series takes you through all the books of the Bible in six volumes. Starting with the Books of Moses—Genesis through Deuteronomy—you will explore every passage of every chapter of each book with the help of maps, diagrams, links between the testaments, and clarification points.

(0:00) Introduction to Khatam-e-Bukhari Ceremony(5:28) Luckiest First Badge of Madrasa Al-Hussain, Indiana, US (Receiving Sanad from Mufti Sb)Key Hadiths and Their Explanations:(6:41) Bukhari Shareef's Last Hadith: Justice on the Day of Judgment(8:41) Bukhari Shareef's First Hadith: Actions Depend on Intentions (Connecting First and Last Hadith: Knowledge in Action)(10:06) Insightful Explanation of an Interesting HadithDiscussion on Qayamat and Knowledge:(12:25) Why Will Deeds Be Weighed on the Day of Judgment?(13:22) True Knowledge is Passed from Heart to Heart(15:04) How to Treat Disbelievers?Significant Hadith and Lessons:(16:30) Hadith 7558: Two Statements Beloved to the Most Merciful, Light on the Tongue, Heavy on the Scale(17:56) Three Ways to Develop Courage for Difficult Tasks:(19:40) Motivation for Muslims(20:06) Importance of Authentic Hadith(20:43) Principle of Love(20:51) Increase Your Value by Reciting This(22:24) Reward for Difficult Tasks?(24:51) Virtues of These Words(25:35) Virtue of These Two Words in ShariahPraising Allah and His Attributes:(26:32) Two Ways of Praising: Saying ‘SubhanAllah'(27:44) Attributes of Allah in Ayat-ul-Kursi(28:33) The Good Traits of Pakistanis (7 Days Rest)(29:09) Praising by Saying ‘Alhumdulillah'(30:46) Question: Did Allah Love Hazrat Musa (AS) More Than Other Prophets?(31:42) Human Nature: Love for a Beautiful Voice(32:32) Allah's Beautiful Speech(33:10) Allah's Response to Musa (AS)'s Request(33:38) When Allah's Manifestation Descended on Mount Toor(34:15) Allah's Power: Creating Seven Heavens and Earth(35:07) Allah's Response to the Objection of the Jews!(36:20) Tasbeeh and Tehmeed: Beloved to Allah(36:52) DuaIslamic Education and Hadith Science:(37:06) Excellence of Education in Madaris(37:47) Arabic Grammar(38:44) Arabic Literature(39:11) Knowledge of Hadith (Books on Virtues and Issues)(40:09) Tafseer of the Qur'an(40:36) Mufti Sb's Tafseer Lectures(40:51) Comparison: Today's Scholars Citing Hadith from Google vs. Graduates from Madaris(43:52) Principles of Fiqh (Deriving Rulings from Qur'an and Hadith)(44:06) Fiqh (Knowledge of Halal and Haram)(47:09) Mufti Sb's Advice to StudentsMiscellaneous Topics and Conclusion:(53:22) Hadith from Sahih Bukhari(54:02) Greenery in Pakistan vs. USA(54:44) Knowledge vs. Action(57:15) The Greatest Sadaqah-e-Jaria?Reflections on Envy and Jealousy:(59:17) Prophet ﷺ's Saying: (Envy is Permissible Only for Two Types of People)(59:31) Joys of Traveling in India/Pakistan? (Light-Hearted Remarks)(1:01:08) Who Are Beyond Envy?(1:03:30) Difference Between Rashk (Admiration) and Hasad (Jealousy)?(1:03:55) The Dangers of Befriending an Envious Person(1:06:02) Who is Worthy of Admiration Among the Wealthy?(1:07:50) Mtm's Teaching at Jamiatur Rasheed: A Founder's Sadaqah-e-Jaria(1:08:24) Cooperating with MadarisUnity and Sectarianism:(1:08:48) A Scholar Who Doesn't Spread Sectarianism?(1:09:44) Example: Difference in Offering Two Combined Prayers(1:13:36) Mufti Sb's Consistent PresenceCredit for the timestamps goes to @mrs.masroor8476 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"You shall not be afraid of the terror by night," These Words are quoted from Psalm 91:1. Letting us know that underneath the Shadow of the Almighty, we have a secure, hiding place. Jesus pictured Salvation by describing chicks hiding under the wings of the mother hen, v4 "He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge;" If ever you feel as if you are alone and have nowhere to turn, remember that He is Almighty (Shaddai), the all-sufficient God who is adequate for every situation. God protects you! Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | WSB

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These Words of Christ ought to impact our lives as they impacted the lives of His Disciples that night. — John 20:19-23

Tractus emphasizes Arvo Pärt's compositions that blend the timbres of string orchestra and choir. New versions predominate, with focused performances from the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir under Tõnu Kaljuste's direction that invite alert and concentrated listening. From the opening composition Littlemore Tractus, which takes as its starting point consoling reflections from a sermon by John Henry Newman, the idea of change, transfiguration, and renewal resonates, setting a tone for a recording whose character is one of summing up, looking inward, and reconciling with the past.Tracks1 Littlemore Tractus 2 Greater Antiphons - O Wisdom 3 Greater Antiphons - O Adonai 4 Greater Antiphons - O Root of Jesse 5 Greater Antiphons - O Key of David 6 Greater Antiphons - O Morning Star 7 Greater Antiphons - O King of all People 8 Greater Antiphons - O Emmanuel 9 Cantique des degres 10 Sequentia 11 L'abbe Agathon 12 These Words 13 Veni creator 14 Vater unser Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by Uber. @CMDHedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber#AppleClassical Please consider supporting our show, thank you!Donate (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.comThis album is broadcast with the permission of Crossover Media Music Promotion (Zachary Swanson and Amanda Bloom).

The Jehovah's Witnesses are possibly the superior filmmakers of all the Christian denominations. Although much of their process is shrouded in secrecy since they never provide production information, there is clearly a sophisticated filmmaking operation in place at the Watch Tower Society, with professional-grade actors, writers, and technicians putting their talents together to reinforce the message of Jehovah. We've previously covered JW features such as REMEMBER THE WIFE OF LOT, THE PRODIGAL RETURNS and THESE WORDS . . . MUST BE ON YOUR HEART. All of these films are modern-day retellings of Bible stories, all are competently directed with passionate performances from anonymous actors, and all emphasize relatively extreme, austere, and literal interpretations of the Bible compared to other sects. This week's film HOPE FOR WHAT WE DO NOT SEE is based on the story of Job. Similar to Job, protagonist Ethan Bannister's life sucks. Despite being a model Jehovah's Witness, Ethan seems punished in life. He loses his reliable job at the factory, he's diagnosed with cancer, and then (in the ultimate Christian movie event) he loses both his father AND his youngest son in a car accident. Why would Jehovah test His faithful servant like this? In HOPE FOR WHAT WE DO NOT SEE, we learn that Jehovah isn't the cause of our suffering, but instead our refuge in times of difficulty. We also appreciate the subtle nods in the script to some of our favorite Jehovah's Witness quirks — no blood transfusions, no dating until adulthood, and absolutely NO working overtime at your job. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Subscribe to our Twitch: http://twitch.tv/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy

Hey Boos, join us today for our last Tombstone ep where we cover the Bordello B&B and the Boothill Cemetery! Before we get into that, we discuss some underrated horror villains. Then we discuss the history and ghosts of the Bordello B&B, as well as the Boothill Cemetery. For our Boo Crew Moment of the Week, Bobby hosts a game of "Guess the Horror Movie Based on These Words". We would love to interact with you, shoot us an email or DM us on Instagram or Facebook. Follow us on Instagram - boo.busters.podcast Follow us on Facebook - Boo Busters Podcast Follow us on TikTok - Boo Busters Email us - boo.busters.podcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boo-busters/support

Are you using "can't" more often than you'd like? I believe that many of us are and it's time to become prepared with a practical action plan and big WHY to do it! This work matters and your words hold power, so let's make sure your words are serving you and your family. I believe the greatest gift we can give our kids is tied for first with 1. our time and 2. our intentional words. If you're ready to go from "you can't have ice cream." "you can't watch a movie." "you can't hit your brother." all the way over to "you can have ice cream on Friday. Let's go find a good snack for right now." "It's time to play with toys. You can go get your favorite cars or take our kinetic sand!" "You can walk away when you feel angry because hitting hurts your brother. You can make good choices now." These WORDS are available to you and are absolutely free and require everything that you already have to effectively use them. Let's train your mind to serve you. Take a great big step and invest in your mental health through my Alignment Journal method. This course will teach you how to prepare your mind to actually implement the changes you want to see in your life. find the course here If you'd love more mindset examples and inspiration, then join me over on Instagram.

Jesus had some sobering words of rebuke to the religious leaders of the day. These Words of Woe are a warning for us as well. Sermon by Pastor Jim Stultz on May 28, 2023

And [God] said: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.  You shall have no other gods before me.” (Deuteronomy 6-7)   Today we start in on the Ten Commandments.  What are the Ten Commandments?  Well, for starters, they are not exactly commandments.  In the Hebrew language, they are quite literally called the “Ten Words.”  And these Ten Words are also not exactly “the law,” even though that tends to be the way that we refer to them.  No: they are firstly and primarily the Ten Words of God's Covenant with his people.  That is to say: these words God speaks are the terms of a relationship.  These Words are not firstly ethics, laws, commandments, or a list of “don'ts.”  They are firstly the definition of a new relationship—a covenant.  It is easy to reduce these Words into a criminal code to be policed with the coercive force of discipline in its worst forms.  But that is not how the Bible, nor our own church tradition in the CRC through the Catechism understands them.  These are life-giving words of relationship: a guide for gratefully living with God in the new relationship that he has graciously established. The two members of this covenantal relationship are named in this first Word.  God is the Lord who saves, and we are the people who are saved.  This is the basis and foundation of the relationship.  Why and how does Israel have anything to do with this God?  Because he is the God who has chosen of his own volition to have something to do with them, namely by saving them.  It had nothing to do with Israel or anything good or special about them, just as it had nothing to do with Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob before them.  The patriarchs were cowardly, devious, and strong-willed.  They were not particularly righteous.  The people of Israel weren't any better.  There was nothing that made them better or different than anyone else.  The only basis of their relationship with God therefore, was God himself through God's own, voluntary choosing.  Given this new relationship of God's choosing though, from now on, God and Israel are to be a monogamous couple.  No other gods can enter the picture.  But to hear only this negative prohibition about no other gods is to miss fully half of what this command is about.  It is not merely a negative prohibition.  The equally important Shema of chapter 6 enters on the heals of these Ten Words to balance them out in a positive form.  The Shema ties directly into this first Word of the Covenant and declares that Israel is also to “love the Lord their God.”  To love God firstly, only, and completely.  Just as God has loved them. If this one, first, most important Word Command is kept, all the others tend to find their place.  That is to say, if our relationship with God remains strong, primary, and exclusive: all of our other relationships and activities have a foundation for flourishing too. I talked to someone just the other day who experienced this.  Any number of questions had hung over this person for years about relationships and the future.  Any number of paths to a solution had been sought, but to no avail.  Finally, after spending years skirting real time and attention for God, they took a retreat to do nothing but spend time with him.  Oddly enough, simply taking that time to reorient firstly on God, this person discovered—not a resolution—but a peace about some of the other questions too.  Enough to step forward into commitment on the other side.  God has established a relationship with us.  It is the first, most important relationship of our lives.  So: take time to check in with God today.  How is your relationship doing?   

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In this interview, Taylor (@taylorkulik) and I talk about what's normal in regards to infant sleep in the first year and what's not normal. We cover the Safe Sleep 7 and what is and is not recommended in terms of safe sleep environments. If you're dealing with sleep red flags, we talk about what to consider next including things like oral ties, airway issues, breastfeeding problems, and food sensitivities as well as where to look for next steps. Most importantly, we talk about how to function and care for yourself during a season of very little sleep. Taylor's website with info on consults and courses can be found HERE. Her podcast episode that goes in-depth on sleep red flags is HERE. Taylor did a sleep module within the postpartum segment of my breastfeeding course, Nourished Beginnings. You can find that course HERE⁠⁠. (code PODCAST15 will get you 15% off!) Use THIS LINK + code "newtoearthley" for 10% the Goodnight (magnesium) Lotion we talk about at one point. Dr. Jame's McKenna's books, research, and website are a wealth of sleep information for moms of young children. You can find his safe co-sleeping guidelines HERE. This BBC article from 2022 summarizes a lot of what we do know about infant sleep (which isn't as much as we like to think). I found this article to be extremely interesting since it analyzed global trends and reported sleep norms. You can read it for yourself HERE. THIS podcast interview with Abigail Dodds on the Journeywomen podcast was so encouraging to me in one of my seasons of sleep deprivation. Finally, THESE WORDS from Charles Spurgeon hit me when my first was just 2 months old and, like I mention in the episode, I was just so discouraged that he wasn't sleeping the way I'd expected him to. **This podcast is for educational purposes only! The opinions of myself or my guests are never meant to replace individual medical advice. Please practice informed consent with your mom intuition and your care team.** -- If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts to help other people find us! You can also find me on Instagram ⁠@happy.mama.healthy.baby⁠ for more content. Sign up for my monthly newsletter and get a free freezer meal download: ⁠https://happymamahealthybaby.ck.page⁠ Learn more about my work and schedule an in-person or virtual lactation consult ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠happymamahealthybaby.co⁠ Our online breastfeeding and postpartum course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/nourishedbeginningscourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (15% off with code PODCAST15) Postpartum recipes and resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/nourishedmotherbundle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My allergy e-cookbook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/nourishedwithnuance⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milkandmotherhood/support

These Words of Mine

These Words of Mine

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Good Reason for These Words Subtitle: Heidelberg Catechism 2021-2023 Speaker: Nick Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday Afternoon Date: 9/18/2022 Bible: Matthew 26:17-29 Length: 36 min.

This weekend Pastor Jon concludes our message series Storytime - Parables from Matthew with a message called "These Words of Mine" based on Matthew 7:24-27.

This week, Kate talks to Patricia Russo, poet, yogi, healer, and teacher. Patricia's belief that “the one thing stronger than magic is sisterhood” inspires her work to champion, connect and align women with their gifts, talents, passion and potential. Patricia's innovative programs reflect the pulse of the now and she teaches and shares from her heart — both generously and unconditionally. Throughout the conversation, Patricia reads from her poetry collection, “These Words,” sharing the transformative and healing power of words.www.thehellyeslife.com@thehellyeslifeFind Us OnlineWebsite: https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/parisundressedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisundergroundradio/CreditsHost: Kathryrn Kemp-Griffin. https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/kathrynkempgriffin; Instagram @kathrynkepgriffin, Website: www.kathrynkempgriffin.com; @parisundressed, Website: www.parisundressed.com; Instagram @pinkbrabazaar, Website: www.pinkbrabazaar.orgProducer: Jennifer Geraghty. https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/jenniferfoxgeraghty; Twitter, Instagram, Facebook @jennyphoria; Website: http://jennyphoria.comAbout UsLife, love, and lingerie. Paris Undressed goes behind the seams of the lingerie capital to explore femininity and sensuality. We'll talk to the influential designers and brands shaping our breasts and bodies. From bra stories to pajama parties our lingerie drawers reveal a lot about how we see — and feel — the world around us. You'll be surprised how the whisper of your most intimate voice can now be heard. Make yourself a cup of tea and join the conversation!

This week's episode of Rodes Live Podcast we sit down with "Lansing's Finest" Deebo Mac and discuss his new project "These Words of Mines". The album "These Words of Mines" is 14 tracks of razor blade lyricism and hardbody beats. The albums production was kept in a semi-circle of pure greatness. The production was handled by Deebo Mac, Jason Starks and Spoken Truth. The album is available on all streaming platforms here https://t.co/0klQFhy06x We discuss Covid, shows, as well as music and work life balance and safety. We talk about being genuine, the obstacles that come with being independent. We discuss the importance of putting out a good body of work as well as writing your own rhymes. We touch on structuring rhymes and politics. The experience of touring and performing in different markets. The consumption of a projects enjoying them from start to finish. We discuss mental health and adapting to the new ways of everyday life. I enjoyed this interview because we just kicked it like we normally do offline. Please treat yourself by downloading and purchasing the new Deebo Mac album "These Words of Mines" available on all streaming platforms. Special shout out to the homie Mad Dawg McGraw!!!! #blackpodcast #podcast #blackpodcasters #dopeblackpods #podcastlife #spotify #blackpodcasts #podcasts #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podsincolor #podcaster #blackpodcastnetwork #applepodcast #podcastingwhileblack #blackgirlmagic #applepodcasts #podcasters #soundcloud #blackpodcaster #youtube #blackexcellence #newpodcast #podcastshow #spotifypodcast #blacklove #itunes #podcastmovement #love #bhfyp Cop These Words of Mines available here https://t.co/0klQFhy06x Listen to the podcast on www.rodesonline.net Linktr.ee/Rodes Cop Merchandise here www.rodesonline.net/store Don't forget to donate to the show. Thanks for listening!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rodes-hunt/support

In this episode, Law Speaks have a listening party for rapper Deebo Mac's new project These Words of Mine and we talk to Deebo Mac about his new project and more

In this episode, Law Speaks have a listening party for rapper Deebo Mac's new project These Words of Mine and we talk to Deebo Mac about his new project and more

A fifteen-year old Aaron lamented that these words would not be heard. Dave and Aaron may lament the opposite... My Bad Poetry Episode 18: Poem of 12/19/05 (These Words...) End Poem from a Real Poet: "Life of a Writer" by Jalynn Harris Video Essay referenced in the Audio Footnote: "Who's afraid of Lil Nas X?" by Khadija Mbowe Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 Website: https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-poetry/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mybadpoetry-thepodcast/message

But if an individual has ever listened to my words and decided not to keep them, I am not judging that person. Because I did not come to judge the world. No, I came to save the world. The person setting me aside and not welcoming my words, however, has a reality that is judging that individual: the Word that I have spoken will judge that person on the last day. You see, I have not spoken on my own accord. No, the Father Who Sent Me has given me a command as to what I should say and as to how I should say it. And I know very well that his command means deep, lasting Life. Therefore, please know this [in the end]: The things I am saying, I am saying exactly as the Father told me to say them.' (John 12:47-50, Frederick Dale Bruner's translation from The Gospel of John: A Commentary).   These words come at the close of Jesus' public ministry in John's Gospel.  The very next verse begins into Jesus' final evening with his disciples in the Upper Room before his arrest and crucifixion.  These words form a book end then, with the very first words of John's gospel, which will be familiar to many.  John starts like this: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life…” (selections from John 1:1-4).  Jesus, the very Word of God was already there before the world began.  All the richness of life that we have come to know in this world: the sunflowers and the corn stalks, the oriels and the deer, the best of human relationship, sprang forth from him as God spoke the world into being, through his Word.  Then came God's word written and given to Moses at Mt. Saini.  That's the word Moses was speaking out to the people again on the plains of Moab in Deuteronomy.  Pastor Michael talked about it yesterday.  There too, the Word was not to be a dead word, or a word of judgement leading to death.  But rather, a Word of life, a word that created the conditions in which a humane, faithful, loving human life could be lived in community with God and one another.  And then, God's Word came in the flesh.  We came to know him as Jesus.  And at the very end of his public ministry he utters these words that we heard at the beginning of this devotion.  It Is in keeping and living out the Word that Jesus has spoken and embodied that we find life.  These Words of Command, Words of Promise, the Word itself made flesh: all of these iterations of God's Word are one and the same, and they are Words of life: deep, lasting life. So today if you search, or hunger, or are restless for meaning, purpose, identity, action, or belonging.  In short, if you are looking for life: look no further.  Jesus is that Word that speaks deep, lasting life into your life.  For he did not come to judge the world, but to save it.  And even as Creation was spoken into life and being out of nothing, so Jesus' words continue to speak life into our lives today.  Listen to them, keep them, and live.  

Love is the only thing that's true. Love is the only thing that transmutes the energies from within. Love is the only thing that allow the sacred secretion to rise above the solar plexus. Love is the only thing that allows one to gain access to the Heavens. In order to help you step into Love further, here's a reminder that everything you're experiencing is apart of a Higher Initiation that gives you access to the HH upon your readiness. Please witness yourself. This path is not about what others are doing, it's about you. Yet in observing others, you can learn all about who you truly are from within. Whomever has caused you harm, made you feel inadequate, wrong, and doubtful of your Path, I provide you with Words of healing. If you have been the one to cause harm to others, I provide you with Words of healing. If you have felt forgotten, unloved, unworthy, unvalued, unsafe, I provide you with Words of healing. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. And I Love you. These Words have True Power when expressed from the Heart. Receive them and give them openly. You are needed, necessary, loved, safe, protected, and guided at all times. In order to stay True to the Path, I ask that you stay within the Heart. Allow Faith. Trust. Forgiveness. Surrender. Patience. Love. To BE your guide. Thank you for your Presence. Much Love, health and healing, Christy, The Intimate Warrior. Contact me for one on one Light sessions that'll answer questions about your ascension and your Higher Self. Free spiritual message with sign-up included. Donations accepted and appreciated through PayPal at

EXTENDED - Steve Kipner writer of chart-topping songs such as Olivia Newton-John's "Physical", Natasha Bedingfield's "These Words", and Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a Bottle" calls for a chat.

My sisters and brothers, happy Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi.  Jesus tells us: Quote: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” Unquote. John 6:51. Today our podcast song is ‘Little White Host'. This song and the story behind it and how it was created, has previously been in our podcast. The first time was in the beginning part of our podcast journey when The Little White Host was broadcast in July of 2020. The second time it was broadcast was this past May at the start of Easter week 5 Little White Host, our podcast then was focused on Faith. Today this song will help us in focusing on the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Jesus. Today our podcast will focus only on the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.  My sisters and brothers, Jesus is speaking to you, Jesus is speaking to me. His Words are not only to be read during Sunday or Saturday Mass Service, then after, continue on our way doing what ever it is we do. No! These Words of Jesus are Life! This Host, is the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Jesus, this Jesus that we receive within our bodies, is Life! Jesus is giving us life! Amen!

Susie Mac talks to Rich from 95 Allstars a local band from Weybridge about how they formed, their musical influences and introduce their new song, These Words.

In this special 100th episode, I reached out to the first 100 guests to share their experience on the How'd It Happen Podcast. I got a great response and just want to share some of those responses with you. I was humbled and inspired. I'm grateful to these successful people, for helping us get to…Continue reading ➞ Episode 100, Humbled and Inspired by These Words of My Podcast GuestsThe post Episode 100, Humbled and Inspired by These Words of My Podcast Guests first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

In this special 100th episode, I reached out to the first 100 guests to share their experience on the How’d It Happen Podcast. I got a great response and just want to share some of those responses with you. I was humbled and inspired. I’m grateful to these successful people, for helping us get to…Continue reading ➞ Episode 100, Humbled and Inspired by These Words of My Podcast Guests

This week, Michelle Chambers shares insights from her decades of public service and why she has chosen to run for City Council At Large.    In our interview, Michelle tells how she moved to Los Angeles as a child, but always knew she’d eventually move back to Fort Wayne. After working for many years with at risk populations in some of the roughest parts of LA, she wanted to bring her knowledge and experience back to her hometown.   She didn’t know it when she started out, but she isn’t the first in her family to fight for equal rights here in Summit City. She talks a bit about her family history, and how she’s following in her grandfather’s footsteps. She is hopeful that, by running for city council, she will be able to represent parts of the community that are currently under-represented by our City Council.   Her biggest advice to people about this upcoming election is to make sure you’re registered to vote by visiting indianavoters.in.gov, and to have the Indiana Voters app downloaded on your phone so you can help friends get registered. She also recommends voting early so that you have time on election day to help somebody get to the polls that might otherwise stay home.   To follow her campaign and learn more about the issues she stands for, visit michellechambers.info. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.   Our musician this week is Chelsea Erickson, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist currently working on her second album. The song is called "These Words." Chelsea wrote it after thinking about how words can be hurtful. She plays an acoustic variety of country, pop, classic rock, and originals at gigs. You can find her music on iTunes, CdBaby, and Spotify, or you can check her out on Facebook. She also has a show on Saturday, August 3 at Teds Market from 8-11pm.    VERY special thanks to our sponsors, Steve Tyler and Radiance of Silverbirch Studios for giving us a space to record and helping us sound amazing. Thank you also to Rosalind & the Way for our gorgeous intro music, to Traci Henning-Kolberg for editing out our mistakes and making us sound fantastic. And to YOU for listening and supporting our project!   See you next week!

This episode is dedicated to Eugene Wolfe, a longtime resident of Pelham, NY, who passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2018. This is the first interview with EP Wolfe from EP & the Gates of Dawn. Laugh and think as EP and I discuss his parents and musical roots, guitars, creating a song, building a band, personal struggles, faith, the new album and more. Featuring the songs Freedom, It Takes (My Faith), Look at Me Now, These Words, and Everything. #podcasts #RichMasotti #GuyMonica #ThursdayThe12th #ThursdayThe12thPodcast #VO #1s2t's #WeAreOne #WeR1 #WeAre12 #TheThursdayThe12thPodcast #R2M #Pinecast #ApplePodcasts #iTunes #Spotify #GooglePodcasts #Jason #Thursday #EPwolfe #EPandtheGatesOfDawn Some music courtesy of the great Jason Bieler. Website = https://www.RichMasotti.com/ThursdayThe12th Facebook.com/groups/ThursdayThe12thPodcast E-mail: ThursdayThe12thPodcast@gmail.com Instagram @TheThursdayThe12thPodcast Twitter @ThursdayThe12 This podcast contains language that might not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Find out more at https://thursday-the-12th.pinecast.co Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-17d907 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Thursday the 12th: Entertainment.

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Sometimes, life brings in people when you least expect them and they become the exact person that you need most. That is Leah V for me. We met at a diner in Detroit. Rose's Fine Food. I grabbed us a table. It was in the early stages of my Recovery from my Eating Disorder and so I sat nervously glancing through the decadence that was the menu. Pancakes. Bacon. Eggs. All of it looked good. None of it I could have. Yogurt, I thought. I'll just do yogurt. Leah came shortly thereafter. "Thanks for checking on the bathroom situation. I have IBS, you know. I've always got to make sure an establishment has a bathroom in the case I need it." Interesting, I thought. She doesn't know me and yet here we are talking about what I would consider a very intimate subject. "You're welcome." Leah grabs the menu. She takes a gander. The waitress approaches, "what'll it be?" "Yogurt for me! Leah?" "I'll have the pancakes, eggs (not too runny, not too dry), bacon." She looks at me, "I'm hungry." My stomach dropped. I probably am too. The waitress leaves us. "I wish I could do that. That is my dream meal." "You'll get there." And we switch topics into what turns into a two-hour conversation. You'll get there. That subtle, yet strong phrase has stuck with me since. I, like Leah, can overcome anything as long as I put my mind to it.  Flash forward 7 months later, Leah and I find ourselves in the Podcast Room of the Detroit Foundation Hotel, looking into each other's eyes, as we dissect her Story. “I never felt like I belong. I remember being very young and feeling like, do I belong here? What is my place on this earth? Why am I here?” Me too.  “Being dependent on other people is a no-go. And don’t trust people. People are out to get you. I had that mentality growing up really hard because I didn’t know any other way. That’s what I was taught. That’s what I saw my mom doing. She didn’t ask for help. She’d rather struggle than ask for help.  But within that struggle that we put ourselves through we’re destroying ourselves. I didn’t know that so I took on the same thing - like, you needed help? you don’t say anything - You just suffer silently.” Me too. “Right now my Truth would be to dive into The Unknown even though you’re, like, super knees buckling, like, I wanna throw up type of fear. Do it anyway. I tell my platform that a lot and I tell my close friends, do it anyway even though you’re scared. Because the things in my life that I have been totally fearful of have been the best decisions I’ve made in my life.” Me too. That's the Truth of Leah. All labels tossed onto her - MUSLIM, FEMINIST, BLACK, WOMAN, FAT - she lets fall by the wayside. These WORDS do not define her anymore. Now, she challenges these labels, proving that every human being is allowed to be exactly who they are. This didn't come over night. After a bad divorce, Leah hit her lowest of lows.  “I was not eating. I couldn’t sleep. I had, not thoughts of suicide, but thoughts of like, why am I here? What’s the point? No one’s connecting. I don’t connect with them. I have no value. So why am I taking up space on this planet? And I’m going to admit myself to the psychiatric ward. It’s the worst feeling you could ever have to be at the lowest of low. Where you’ve lost everything. Where you don’t see anything good for yourself for the future. You don’t even see the future. It doesn’t exist.” Reaching out for help, Leah called the Muslim Family Services, where a Somali woman picked up the phone and pulled her out of herself. She saw Life once more. Hope. That is the Power of acknowledging others' stories, truths, flaws, pains, and traumas. Now, she uses her story, her voice, to shine light on issues that are not nearly talked about as much as they should be. She provides a voice for the unheard. She lends an ear to those who need it most. She bares her soul because within there is the Power of Healing. That is the significance of Leah stating those very simple words to me, "you'll get there." She, unlike me, believe in me. She, unlike most, believes in you. I am humbled and honored to call this gem of a human my friend. Thanks for sharing your Story with me and my listeners.

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The Lemon Twigs have recently toured the US, Europe, and Japan after the release of their first album, Do Hollywood.  An article by Michael Hann in the UK Guardian said this about a song on the album:  "These Words is the missing track from side one of Rundgren’s Something/Anything, with a harmony chorus that expands like a hot air balloon".  https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/oct/13/the-lemon-twigs-do-hollywood-album-review-4ad The Twigs recently brought out Todd Rundgren at Coachella to perform "Couldn't I Just Tell You" as an encore. The Lemon Twigs are an American pop/rock band from Long Island, New York, United States, fronted by brothers Brian D’Addario and Michael D’Addario. Both brothers are vocalists, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, and are joined for most live performances by Megan Zeankowski on bass and Danny Ayala on keyboards and backing vocals. The band was signed to British alternative music label 4AD in 2015. Their debut album, Do Hollywood, was released in October 2016 to widespread critical acclaim.  A number of pop music figures have publicly expressed admiration for the Twigs: Elton John, The Zombies, Boy George, Laura Marling, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Gary Brooker of Procol Harum.

Ronnie D'Addario began singing and playing, including bass guitar, professionally in his early twenties. He grew up listening to 1960's pop music.  Ronnie played guitar with Tommy Makem of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem fame for two decades in concerts, recordings, and TV shows.   His credits include an appearance on the Rosie O'Donnell Show, TV commercial jingles, and six PBS shows with Tommy Makem (where he performed with Judy Collins).  He also produced the album, Live At the Irish Pavilion, a favorite among Makem fans, and has produced several other artists including Morning Star, Mary O'Dowd, Danny Quinn, and The Irish Mist.  His song, "Falling for Love," was recorded by The Carpenters in 1981.  His song,”Take In a Show” was featured on the TV Sitcom, “New Girl” in 2017. Ronnie is the father of Brian and Michael of the Lemon Twigs who have recently toured the US, Europe, and Japan after the release of their first album, Do Hollywood.  An article in the UK Guardian said the song "These Words" from that album could be a missing track from Todd Rundgren's Something/Anything? album.  They recently brought out Rundgren at Coachella to perform "Couldn't I Just Tell You" as an encore. The Lemon Twigs regularly perform their dad's song, "Love Stepped Out," from his first album, Take In a Show.  Ronnie's last album is called A Very Short Dream.   Ronnie has just finished a brand new album entitled, The Many Moods of Papa Twig.  His music is available on www.youarethecosmos.com.  

NY indie rock band The Lemon Twigs at its core is brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario. The band's debut record Do Hollywood came out last year and each brother wrote five songs on the record. When you see them play live, the brothers switch instruments, so they can sing the songs each wrote. Although young–the youngest D'Addario is still a teenager–the brothers have been immersed in music since they were born. Their father is a professional musician and their mother is a lifelong music fan. Do Hollywood got started after the brothers sent Jonathan Rado, frontman of California indie rock band Foxygen, some demos over Twitter. Before they knew it, the band was signed to legendary label 4AD (home of SOHN, Deerhunter, Future Islands, The National, among others) and working with Rado on what would become Do Hollywood. I got to hang out with the brothers the last time they were in town. Do the brothers really fight a lot? What was it like working with Jonathan Rado from Foxygen? What are the details behind the secret debut record that the D'Addario brothers have disavowed? Which legendary musician's career would each brother like to have? You'll have to listen to find out. (Also check out the extended version of my chat with the D'Addario brothers below for more fun with The Lemon Twigs!) Tracks played on the show... 1) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "These Words" 2) Foxygen, ...And Star Power (2014) "Brooklyn Police Station" (background) 3) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "Baby, Baby" (partial) 4) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "I Wanna Prove To You" 5) The Lemon Twigs, What We Know (2014) "The Corners I Was Locked Behind (When I Was There)" 6) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "Haroomata" NO songs CANCON

NY indie rock band The Lemon Twigs at its core is brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario. The band's debut record Do Hollywood came out last year and each brother wrote five songs on the record. When you see them play live, the brothers switch instruments, so they can sing the songs each wrote. Although young–the youngest D'Addario is still a teenager–the brothers have been immersed in music since they were born. Their father is a professional musician and their mother is a lifelong music fan. Do Hollywood got started after the brothers sent Jonathan Rado, frontman of California indie rock band Foxygen, some demos over Twitter. Before they knew it, the band was signed to legendary label 4AD (home of SOHN, Deerhunter, Future Islands, The National, among others) and working with Rado on what would become Do Hollywood. I got to hang out with the brothers the last time they were in town. Do the brothers really fight a lot? What was it like working with Jonathan Rado from Foxygen? What are the details behind the secret debut record that the D'Addario brothers have disavowed? Which legendary musician's career would each brother like to have? You'll have to listen to find out. My hang sesh with The Lemon Twigs turned out to be so fun, there was a lot of talk I couldn't fit into the radio version of the show. In the extended version of the show, I talk with the brothers about growing up in a musical family, two more songs from the Do Hollywood record (“Hi+Lo” and “As Long As We're Together”) and the other secrets the brothers are hiding. Tracks played on the extended version of the show... 1) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "These Words" 2) Foxygen, ...And Star Power (2014) "Brooklyn Police Station" (background) 3) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "Baby, Baby" (partial) 4) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "I Wanna Prove To You" 5) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "As Long As We're Together" 6) The Lemon Twigs, What We Know (2014) "The Corners I Was Locked Behind (When I Was There)" 7) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "Hi+Lo" 8) The Lemon Twigs, Do Hollywood (2016) "Haroomata" NO songs CANCON

Elisabeth and Merianna talk about the use of said in a manuscript and how it can’t be overused. They talk about other bad writing advice that writers take to heart and winter weather and good books. Show Notes: Are You Overusing Said? Debunking Writing Myths  These Words Stop Using Said Bookisms Tom Swifties fail better Why I Am Giving Up ebooks in 2016 What are Elisabeth and Merianna reading? The post Thinking Out Loud 97: Say What You Need to Say appeared first on Thinking.FM.

(This is one of a part of a series of WORDS TO LIVE BY. This series grew out of a workbook I first made for my young daughters and discussed at the dinner table. These Words include values, good ideas, and Words to aspire to….and learn from….enjoy!) As the holiday season approaches, I think we all need to be reminded of a few things..... Enjoy the holiday. So many of us get caught up in the shopping, preparation, decorating, work and clean up, that we forget what the holiday is about, what friends and family get together for..... en·joy [ in jóy ] find something pleasing: to take pleasure in something have use of something: to have the full and satisfying use or benefit of something benefit from circumstances: to benefit from a desirable condition or situation How many of you - or maybe it's your spouse, your mother, grandmother, etc. spend so much time in the kitchen, or doing something else that takes so much work - and sometimes you don't enjoy it. Is that what this is all about? Take time to Enjoy the holiday, your friends, your family, the season! Live in the moment. The best gift is the present. Think about all the great memories that you have. Those were created when you were "in the moment." If you were worried about the future or concerned about the past, you would have missed that great memory. So as this holiday comes, live in the moment, listen to others, ask, take action, enjoy the moments that come your way. You may be creating the best memories yet! Forgive - so many families and friends have some kind of ill feeling or hold grudges. Some actually forget why but still they hold the grudge. Forgive! We all need to remember that Forgiveness is more for ourselves than the other person. You will benefit if you forgive another. Forgive yourself! Reach out/Step out/Give/Share/Donate - I challenge you and myself to doing just a little more this year that last year. Give time to a church or organization-volunteer. Give money or donations. Can you contribute some food? Clothing? Or maybe reach out to a family member or friend. Do you know someone that could use encouragement? A listening ear? Some help? Maybe a simple letter, email , or phone call? What would you like to receive from someone - then go and give. Give without expecting you'll receive it back. Take time to do something a little more that you usually do.

(This is one of a part of a series of WORDS TO LIVE BY. This series grew out of a workbook I first made for my young daughters and discussed at the dinner table. These Words include values, good ideas, and Words to aspire to….and learn from….enjoy!) Today’s Word To Live By: Encouragement – Definition: help, support - Antonyms: denunciation, derision, deterrent, discouragement Years ago I was unemployed for the first time in my life and I struggled to find a new job. Frankly, I applied everywhere and I would have taken just about anything. The Lehman Bros. “thing” happened and I just was in a funk anyway, so it was tough. I finally did find a good job at a solid company. I had a boss that was very encouraging, very supportive. Many people on the team were also encouraging, helpful, etc. I had a tough time getting out of my own ‘funk’ and getting back the confidence and esteem that I once had. Part of the job required me to go away for training with others from around the country. I really enjoyed the whole experience and think about those people and times fondly. I recall that first day at training. We were all pushed outside of our comfort zone, which was good but hard. I knew no one. I was struggling to do well…. we all had to do a few different tasks, presentations, calls, proposals, etc. etc. “The finest gift you can give anyone is encouragement. Yet, almost no one gets the encouragement they need to grow to their full potential. If everyone received the encouragement they need to grow, the genius in most everyone would blossom and the world would produce abundance beyond the wildest dreams. We would have more than one Einstein, Edison, Schweitzer, Mother Theresa, Dr. Salk and other great minds in a century.”—Sidney Madwed Then, one of the other ‘students’ just like me, made a comment. I wish I could remember exactly what he said. I think that I was just plain shocked, I wasn’t expecting it. Anyways, he encouraged me that I did some things well, others things were good but could improve, and gave me lots of encouragement. He stated how he had struggled with the same thing and was right there with me. He didn’t gain anything by helping or encouraging me – at least none that I could see. He was just being a good guy. Others in our group seemed to continue to encourage each other. I found myself doing it more than usual. We became a cohesive group and stayed in touch for quite a long time after, which was unusual, I’m told. I think back in grade school, in high school, college, and in life. Sometimes, like the example above, I don’t remember what someone said specifically, but I definitely recall times when people offered encouragement. It may have been something small like spelling a word, hitting a ball, doing a chore. It sometimes was bigger things like a relationship, a job, a big financial challenge. I can see and feel those words of encouragement. They still warm my heart today. I think about times when I encouraged others. First, it feels good to me when I think about supporting others. Second, I frankly am a little sad that I didn’t do it more often. I know that I want to do it more in the present and future. It isn’t that hard, is it? Encouragement, support, help isn’t that hard to offer is it? Real friends are loving in an unconditional manner. They accept you for your faults, the quirky things that you do or so, and regardless of what you “do for them.” Friends offer support. Friends are a good influence. Friends offer encouragement. We need to choose our friends carefully. It doesn’t matter their income, status, style, or dress. I try to be a good friend too, but again I sometimes feel that I am lacking here. Tony Dungy, NFL coach, player, and author, said once, “Peer pressure works in both directions.” Do we encourage? Do we support? Do we set a good example? Do we provide a positive influence to others? Are we complainers? Do we point out others weaknesses or kick them while we are down? Or do we help them up and give them a gentle push when they need it? Encouraging others is about helping them focus on what they’re doing right, what’s going right in their life, and what good things they have to offer. We can encourage others by helping them see the donut and not the hole. We can be positive. Encouragement can be specific words like “you can do it.” Sometimes it might be a silent action of setting an example. Sometimes it is simply a sign of solidarity. I believe that we’re each created for a reason, that we have a purpose. It may be something big and cool like writing a bestseller, saving a life, or something spectacular. Or it may be simply giving that one person, maybe even a stranger, that little bit of encouragement one day in our life. Maybe its about that one little comment that we gave our friend, which seemed almost inconsiquential to us, that literally saved their life as they were going through their challenges. I recall a tough time when many people around me seemed to question me, put me down, and I questioned myself, I made some bad choices and I was feeling low. Then I happened to think about two little statements – one statement my father said to me once about his own struggles and basically amounted to being “if I can do it Jim, then you certainly can do it….”. Another one was from a teacher of mine….I’m sure he made the comment almost in passing and probably forgot about it soon after, but his words of encouragement have helped me keep moving on for years and I even thought about it again this morning when I had something come up. Life can be tough, it can offer challenges, right? We can lift each other up, we can tear down, or we can do neither, just passing through life without input or gusto. We all need encouragement. We need support. Humans need this sort of thing from our friends and from strangers. There are studies that show that when we encourage, support or help others, it not only helps that person’s spirit, mind and body, we the encourager benefit. Endorphins and other good things flow in our bodies and theirs – we both feel good. But wait, it’s not over yet – studies also show that observers, people who watch you and I encourage another person – also benefit – they have many of the same ‘feel good’ benefits. All three parties win. We all receive the benefit of encouragement. There is an article titled “19 Healthy Reasons to Help Others” that states “If you see someone who is drowning and throw him a rope, he gets a benefit, no question about it. But you might, too. Your body might flood with feel-good chemicals that have a deep evolutionary heritage. You might get a little extra buffer from life’s stresses. Your heart might beat a little healthier. Your immune system might perk up. Your mood might lift.” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/28/health-benefits-of-volunteering-helping-others_n_909713.html#s316118&title=Helpers_Live_Longer There is a great book for children – but we all can benefit from reading it – about helping others such as I just mentioned. It is written by Carol McCloud – Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids….except it should just say “for people”. As I mentioned above, sometimes I just don’t think about encouraging others as much as I should, or as I’d like to ….. but I certainly want to ….. I’d love to provide a positive influence on others each and everyday. When was the last time you made a call, wrote a letter, said something along the lines of encouragement? Can you mentor someone? Is there even something little or anonymous that you can do? Encouraging others leaves a wonderful trail of great memories in our lives and the lives of others. Like the memories I spoke of above from loved ones and from strangers, these memories will hang around for years and for decades. Let’s create some encouraging memories, let’s create some goodwill and do unto others what we’d like done to us. “When the need for encourament words or inspirational words come, it does not matter who is saying them or why but what becomes vital is to feel encouraged, motivated and inspired to take what ever life throws as you.” No matter where you are in life or what your consequences are, you can give….and I bet when you give, you’ll receive something back too. What can you do to encourage yourself? Ask great questions – empowering questions. Think about past successes, reflect on good things in life, talk nicely to yourself. What can you do otherwise? Do you know of an encouraging book? Watch a good movie (like Rocky)? What are some encouraging songs and music that can kick start your day? What are some ways that you can encourage yourself in the morning? In the car? What people in your life encourage you? Did you thank them? Can you return the favor? Can you emulate them to help others? How can you build habits around encouragement? Can you challenge someone? Can you mentor? can you just lend support? I challenge you to make your life a masterpiece. I challenge you to join the ranks of those people who live what they teach, who walk their talk. - Tony Robbins BELOW ARE TWO “HOW TO” ARTICLES ABOUT ENCOURAGEMENT. ENJOY! The Below is An Article from Livestrong.com How to Encourage Someone Jan 23, 2010 | By Jae IrelandJae Ireland specializes in keyword research and internet marketing. Getting her start with a small internet marketing firm in 2005, she has since designed and written for well over twenty commercial and informational websites. Her areas of interest and expertise include fashion, parenting, home improvement and health and fitness. Whether it’s a friend, family member or coworker, encouraging someone can help spur them to be better versions of themselves. It may be for a better life, a promotion or to help them through a debilitating illness, but you have the power to keep the future bright and keep your friend working toward her goal. While you may think encouragement is only about kind words, true encouragement requires tough questions, honesty and support for someone who is trying to accomplish a goal. Step 1 Be honest about the process, says InsiderReport.com’s Michael Angier. Encouragement doesn’t have to be about false positive notions. If the progress isn’t happening as fast as your friend would like, be honest and let him know that he’s right, but he has better control of the situation when taking it slow and steady. Telling the truth can help give another opinion on how to accomplish the task at hand. Why Men Pull Away 10 Ugly Mistakes Women Make That Ruins Any Chances Of A Relationship CatchHimAndKeepHim.com Sponsored Links Step 2 Find the positive in every experience. Your friend may feel discouraged because of a recent failure, but point out what she’s learned from the failure and how she can use it to her advantage. Encourage her to learn from her mistakes and become better for them. Step 3 Ask intelligent questions about the progress of the goal. You may have a friend who is depressed about an illness, so you can ask questions about the prognosis so that you know how to encourage, whether it’s for a cure or for living a full life while he can. Asking questions about a project for work or school can help your friend see places where he needs to improve for a better project overall. Step 4 Look for positive progress along the way, even if it isn’t exactly the progress your friend was originally looking for. Any small success should be celebrated to encourage your friend to keep moving forward. Be your friend’s biggest supporter when it comes to accomplishment, cheering her on until she accomplishes her goal. Step 5 Send notes of encouragement to stay in touch and keep your friend motivated. ThinkOfProsperty.com recommends that you send a card or a letter to offer your encouragement, send an email or drop by with words of encouragement and a hug to keep the progress moving and to show your lasting support. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/75762-encourage-someone/#ixzz26xV44TB3 —– THE BELOW IS FROM http://powertochange.com 19 Ways to Encourage Others Written by Stacy Wiebe Learn how to develop an encouraging heart 1.Encouragement goes straight to the heart.In fact, the word itself comes from a combination of the prefix “en” which means “to put into” and the Latin word “cor” which means heart. ◦Knowing what a big difference encouragement makes in your own life, what can you do to help others “to take heart” when the going gets tough and way feels long? 2.Become aware of what encourages you, and do those same things for others. 3.Learn individuals’ “love language”-the special way in which they feel most valued. In his book, The Five Languages of Love, Gary Chapman explains that not everyone’s emotional needs are met in the same way, and that it’s important to learn to speak others’ love language. The five love languages are: words of affirmation, spending quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. 4.If an encouraging thought comes to mind, share it! It may not have the same effect if you wait. Don’t let shyness hold you back. Instead, form a new habit: “Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today…” (Hebrews 3:13). 5.When you introduce someone, add a few words of praise for the person’s abilities, accomplishments, about how they’ve helped you or about the nature of your relationship. It’s encouraging to be praised in front of others.* 6.When someone is discouraged or hurting, offer specific, practical help. If you ask, “How can I help?” the person might be at a loss to answer. It’s better to ask, “Would it help if I…(specific action) or say, “I would like to…(specific action)?* 7.Remind fellow Christians of the specific promises of God and characteristics of God. We may know something with our mind, but need to be reminded in our heart. The Apostle Peter wrote, “I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have” (2 Peter 1:12). 8.Write someone a note to tell them that you’re praying for them. Tell them what you’re praying. You can pray specific Scriptures for individuals such as Romans 15:13, “[I pray that] the God of hope [will] fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” 9.Make celebration a more regular part of your relationships. Celebrate others’ victories, large and small-with a note, with coffee together, with a special meal, a congratulatory phone call or just a high-five! 10.Be specific when you offer words of praise; it makes your encouragement more credible and concrete “You did a great job at…” “I really appreciate that you…” “I was really impressed that you…” 11.Encourage other believers with a reminder of Christ’s coming. It redirects our thinking to an eternal perspective and ultimate deliverance from the sin and death. “We who are still alive and are left will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words” (1 Thessalonians 5:17b-18). 12.Realize the power of presence. Just being there is encouraging! When you’re with others, you’re telling them that they’re important. The Apostle Paul closed his letter to the church at Colosse promising to send his friend Tychius “that he may encourage your hearts” (Colossians 4:8b). 13.If you’re part of a church, Bible study or fellowship, be committed to showing up. Your simple presence encourages others that they are part of a community of faith and that they are not alone. That’s why the writer of Hebrews says, “Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as we see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25). 14.If someone you know is working on a large project, send her a single flower to encourage her at the beginning of the project, and a full bouquet when it’s done.* 15.Use encouragement as an outreach. If anyone should be known for being an encourager, it should be the Christian. Write a letter of appreciation to people at work, your apartment manager, your child’s teacher or your doctor. Often when we interact with these people, we are asking for their services. Take time just to say thank you!* 16.If you really want to encourage someone who gives you excellent service, write a letter of commendation to the person’s boss.* 17.We could learn something from the way team athletes freely pat, touch and high-five each other in competition. Touch is a powerful encouragement. Be sure to be sensitive in this area, though. Ask someone if you can hug her first. And be careful to be above reproach with persons of the opposite sex. 18.When you see someone making positive changes in their lives, affirm them. “You seem to have a really great attitude about…” “It may be that I’m just starting to take notice, but I see that you’re…” “Do you think that you are becoming more…?” 19.Tell people how they’ve encouraged you! 20.more at http://powertochange.com/experience/life/encourage/

(This is one of a part of a series of WORDS TO LIVE BY. This series grew out of a workbook I first made for my young daughters and discussed at the dinner table. These Words include values, good ideas, and Words to aspire to….and learn from….enjoy!) From wikipedia: Laughing is a reaction to certain stimuli. It may ensue from hearing a joke, being tickled, or other stimuli. Most commonly, it is considered a visual expression of a number of positive emotional states, such as joy, mirth, happiness, relief, etc. I picked Laughter as a Word to Live By because, well, we gotta laugh about "it." Think about the best days in your life so far. Was laughter involved? Probably. I think about times with my parents - I often think about laughing at the dinner table - joking and ribbing each other. My mother and I are both Tauruses and she often said we were both stubborn and we'd 'disagree in a fun way'. I'd kid with her and my dad would laugh knowing that only I could get away with it. "Laughter is America's most important export. " Walt Disney I think about joking with my sisters and the typical brother/sister teasing and jokes. I recall laughing with them when I was young - we'd wrestle and I'd try to play tricks on them or tease them as their little brother. I love to watch the outtakes from movies - you know when they show how the actors mess up, bloopers , and the whole crew breaks into spontaneous laughter? I haven't watched the movie for over 20 years but I can still laugh when I think about the outtakes from Smokey and the Bandit for Dom Deluise and Burt Reynolds. (I think that they may be much better than the actual movie!) I love to watch bloopers and those 'funniest home video' type of shows where we can all laugh at the happenings of others. I think about good times in school, high school and college. I really enjoyed a practical joke, although harmless ones, on friends. I remember "setting a locker" of a friend so that when he opened it, a bunch of pop cans fell out, making a large noise and having the whole hallway of high school kids erupt in laughter. I'd sometimes "set lockers" of high school girls with a silly stuffed animal so that they'd scream loudly when they opened it, only to find a cute little stuffed toy. I still laugh now about that stuff and have difficulty stopping. In college, armed with a big roll of shrink wrap, I would wrap someone's dorm room in the clear plastic; TV, pillows, mattress, etc. I'd laugh the whole time and for days after. One guy came in and saw what I'd done and didn't remove it from his mattress for a few days, sleeping in the plastic. When I was and still am with my close friends, it is about laughter. When I started dating my wife, and for years since, we laughed a lot. (I know that I really have her going when I can't hear her - she is a silent laugher.) I recall times when we'd laugh so much our faces and stomachs hurt. We laughed at dumb things we've done, laugh about movies, laugh about life. "Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. All emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship bonds, but sharing laughter and play also adds joy, vitality, and resilience. And humor is a powerful and effective way to heal resentments, disagreements, and hurts. Laughter unites people during difficult times." from the article Laughter is the Best Medicine http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm Some of the most enjoyable laughter is from my daughters. When they were young, they laughed at my dad's jokes and tricks. They'd laugh when we'd wrestle. They'd laugh a silly things and things we adults don't think about enough. There is nothing like the unabridged version of a child laughing hard at something - full out. I recall their laughter as I tickled them. We still laugh together as a family often, now my girls are better able to 'dish it out' as much as they can take a joke. We have a quote in my girls' bathroom, something to the effect that a smile is all the makeup that anyone needs. There is nothing better than the laughter that comes deep from your gut, that comes rolling out of your mouth, that laughter that makes you bend over in joy, that makes you laugh until you cry. Like anyone, we've encountered tough financial times, personal losses, and other challenges in life. Laughter makes it so much easier. Laughter releases that pressure and tension. "Laughter is an instant vacation." - Milton Berle I can think of moments that were some of the best, yet worst moments of my life. Perhaps I was sad or depressed or somehow down about something, the tension was tight, and then suddenly, one of us said or did something and we broke into laughter about something and the problem seemed at least a little easier to deal with.....I think we all NEED to laugh often in life. Hearing laughter brings laughter- it is contagious. Here is a site, one of many, with free audio sound bites of laughter. Laugh it up - http://soundbible.com/tags-laughter.html I found a few great resources about laughter. One offers a list of the many benefits of laughter: Physical Health Benefits: Boosts immunity Lowers stress hormones Decreases pain Relaxes your muscles Prevents heart disease Mental Health Benefits: Adds joy and zest to life Eases anxiety and fear Relieves stress Improves mood Enhances resilience Social Benefits: Strengthens relationships Attracts others to us Enhances teamwork Helps defuse conflict Promotes group bonding Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss. Source: http://www.helpguide.org Let's face it, laughing helps us in many ways....it washes away 'bad' emotions, gives us a fresh perspective on a situation, helps us loosen up in a hurry, and it helps us recover from something. "It is impossible for you to be angry and laugh at the same time. Anger and laughter are mutually exclusive and you have the power to choose either. " Wayne Dyer Want to laugh more? Get a pet… Most of us have experienced the laughter of having a pet, playing with it, watching it grow as a puppy, and pets are a rewarding way to bring more laughter into your home. Simply having a pet is good for your mental and physical health. There are many 'pet therapy' related studies show that pets can protect you depression, stress, and even heart disease. Ideas for laughing more: Make a list of things for which you are grateful for, and what's funny. You need to actually make a physical list, take the time and write it. List good things, funny things. Smile more - it takes less muscles to smile than frown. Studies show that even fake smiles make you feel better over time. Smiling grows to others. Smiling leads to laughing. Spend time with people who laugh - avoid negative people and negative discussions. Do the people you spend time with make you feel upbeat or negative? Ask better questions - ask "what is funny about this situation?" "How can I make someone laugh about this?" "What am I happy about?" or "What makes me laugh?" Look for humor in more situations. Laugh at yourself. Keep things in perspective. Act like a child - at least observe how they can be uninhibited, how they enjoy the moment, how they laugh without pretense. go to your favorite search engine and type in 'bloopers' We need to laugh more and seek stress reducing humor in our everyday lives. Laughter is the human gift for coping and for survival. Laughter ringing, laughter pealing, laughter roaring, laughter bubbling. Chuckling. Giggling. Snickering. Snorting. These are the sounds of soul saving laughter which springs from our emotional core and helps us feel better, see things more clearly, and creatively weigh and use our options. Laughter helps us roll with the punches that inevitably come our way. The power of laughter is unleashed every time we laugh. In today's stressful world, we need to laugh much more. Laughter Therapist, Enda Junkins, We are a serious nation with serious people who have serious health problems, many of which are related to stress. Laughter relieves stress. Through laughter we cope with our fear and anger, the two emotions which result in stress. It allows us to be creative and to work harder but more comfortably. It decreases isolation. Laughter allows us to bond with other people and ease our loneliness. It's contagious. Laughter creates laughter. Allowing laughter to swell into a movement across the land would reduce our growing anger and violence. It's universal. Everybody can laugh. Human beings are born with the gift of laughter. A sense of humor is not necessary to laugh. It reduces aggression and conflict. People laughing are unable to hold each other at sword point. Some how there is no longer a point, only acceptable differences. (the above list is from http://laughtertherapy.com) There is so much information on the benefits of laughter. We all need to loosen up a bit and have a little more fun. We can all laugh a little more at ourselves. We can gain from laughing in the moment with a friend. Laughter enriches our lives. ..plus it's pretty darn funny. Here's a list of the "Top 10 Films with the highest 'laugh a minute' scores: http://www.skynews.com.au/showbiz/article.aspx?id=793160 Here's a parting wish to you to have joy and laughter throughout your days, to find laughter in the moments of your life, and to laugh and love with those you care about.... A day without laughter is a day wasted. Charlie Chaplin

On this episode of the podcast it's a Christmas story with a canine twist, a woman seekinf redemption and some Harry Potter magic.  First up I kick off the holiday season with the dvd review of A Christmas Wedding Tail (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) where 2 dogs try to save a wedding starring Jennie Garth (90210), Brad Rowe (General Hospital) and Tom Arnold.  Then it's a story of a young woman trying to find herself in Sundance 2011 Award Winner Another Earth (courtesy of Fox Home Video) starring Brit Marling and William Mapother (LOST).  It's a look into the life of a best selling author with the dvd review of Magic Beyond Words : The J.K. Rowling Story (courtesy fo Alliance Films) in this authorized biography of the woman who created Harry Potter. I wrap things up with another trip back into the world of magical bricks with the video game review of LEGO : Harry Potter Years 5 - 7 (courtesy of www.gameaccess.ca).  Music for this episode features the songs Car Crash by Frictionless Man, Magic 8 Ball by Blue Valentine and These Words by Alycia Lang, they can all be found at www.famemusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged.