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God Can Do a Lot With What You've Got // Hearts & Treasures (Part 2) // Ro Remedios by Cuhow
February 18, 2026 In this week's podcast, Pastor Mike and Randy discuss the importance of Jesus' true humanity, and how Christians can live boldly without fear of death.
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unveiling the Hidden Treasures of Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Neix un nou dia a Montserrat.En: A new day is born in Montserrat.Ca: La boira cobreix les muntanyes.En: The fog covers the mountains.Ca: El vent bufa fred, jugant amb les branques dels arbres coberts de neu.En: The wind blows cold, playing with the branches of snow-covered trees.Ca: En aquest paisatge hivernal, Esteve, un arqueòleg decidit i curiós, camina amb un mapa antic a les mans.En: In this winter landscape, Esteve, a determined and curious archaeologist, walks with an ancient map in his hands.Ca: Aquest mapa, trobat per casualitat durant la restauració d'una biblioteca vella, diu que hi ha un tresor amagat en el Temple Ocult de Montserrat.En: This map, found by chance during the restoration of an old library, says there is a hidden treasure in the Hidden Temple of Montserrat.Ca: Alguns ho consideren una llegenda.En: Some consider it a legend.Ca: Esteve, però, vol demostrar que és veritat.En: Esteve, however, wants to prove it's true.Ca: Marta acompanya a Esteve.En: Marta accompanies Esteve.Ca: És amiga de confiança i historiadora.En: She is a trustworthy friend and a historian.Ca: Ella creu en les llegendes catalanes.En: She believes in Catalan legends.Ca: Aquest matí, Joan, un altre arqueòleg, els segueix a distància.En: This morning, Joan, another archaeologist, follows them at a distance.Ca: Joan dubta dels mètodes d'Esteve.En: Joan doubts Esteve's methods.Ca: Creu que perseguir llegendes és una pèrdua de temps.En: He thinks that chasing legends is a waste of time.Ca: Però, sap que si Esteve té raó, serà una gran descoberta.En: But he knows that if Esteve is right, it will be a great discovery.Ca: El camí cap al temple és difícil.En: The path to the temple is difficult.Ca: La neu fa que cada pas sigui pesat.En: The snow makes each step heavy.Ca: Els arbres amaguen camins falsos.En: The trees hide false paths.Ca: Esteve, Marta i Joan caminen amb cura.En: Esteve, Marta, and Joan walk carefully.Ca: De tant en tant, el vent xiuxiueja secrets vells.En: From time to time, the wind whispers old secrets.Ca: Marta mira les ombres amb esperança, mentre Esteve, encara una mica escèptic, guia el grup amb decisió.En: Marta looks at the shadows with hope, while Esteve, still a bit skeptical, guides the group with determination.Ca: Prop del temple, Joan intenta persuadir Esteve de tornar enrere.En: Near the temple, Joan tries to persuade Esteve to turn back.Ca: "Esteve, no hi ha res allà.En: "Esteve, there is nothing there.Ca: Tornem.En: Let's go back.Ca: Són només contes de la vella Catalunya," diu Joan amb to de desafiament.En: They're just tales from old Catalunya," says Joan with a defiant tone.Ca: Però l'Esteve, amb el cor ferm, diu: "Les llegendes també tenen veritat, Joan.En: But Esteve, with a firm heart, says, "Legends also have truth, Joan.Ca: Seguiré endavant.En: I'll keep going."Ca: "Arriben al temple.En: They arrive at the temple.Ca: El portal està cobert de gel.En: The portal is covered in ice.Ca: Sembla una entrada a un altre temps.En: It seems like an entrance to another time.Ca: Esteve, amb ajuda de Marta, neteja la porta.En: Esteve, with help from Marta, clears the door.Ca: Amb molta força, aconsegueixen obrir-la.En: With great effort, they manage to open it.Ca: Dins és fosc però senten una presència màgica a l'aire.En: Inside it is dark but they feel a magical presence in the air.Ca: Avançant amb llanternes, troben una sèrie de gravats que expliquen la història de les ofrenes antigues.En: Advancing with flashlights, they find a series of engravings that recount the story of ancient offerings.Ca: Tots tres s'aturen davant d'una porta de pedra.En: All three stop in front of a stone door.Ca: Està tancada.En: It is closed.Ca: Marta llegeix un dels gravats.En: Marta reads one of the engravings.Ca: Explica una clau amagada al camí.En: It explains a hidden key along the way.Ca: Seguint les pistes, l'Esteve descobreix un mecanisme ocult que obre la porta de pedra.En: Following the clues, Esteve discovers a hidden mechanism that opens the stone door.Ca: Darrere, hi ha una cambra plena d'artefactes.En: Behind it, there is a chamber full of artifacts.Ca: Calzes, llibres antics i estàtues de deesses.En: Chalices, old books, and statues of goddesses.Ca: La llum rebotant dóna vida a aquell lloc secret.En: The rebounding light brings life to that secret place.Ca: Esteve, incrèdul però esperançat, somriu.En: Esteve, incredulous but hopeful, smiles.Ca: Les llegendes eren certes.En: The legends were true.Ca: Joan observa amb silenci, sorpresa i respecte.En: Joan observes in silence, surprised and respectful.Ca: Esteve se n'ha sortit.En: Esteve has succeeded.Ca: El seu instint i fe en les llegendes ho han aconseguit.En: His instinct and faith in the legends have accomplished this.Ca: Marta, esperançada, diu: "Les històries antigues són com fils que connecten el nostre passat i present.En: Marta, hopeful, says, "Old stories are like threads that connect our past and present."Ca: "A partir d'aquell dia, Esteve sap que es poden combinar la ciència amb la màgia de les llegendes.En: From that day on, Esteve knows that science can be combined with the magic of legends.Ca: La seva fe s'ha renovat.En: His faith has been renewed.Ca: A Montserrat, els somnis i la realitat es troben, i una nova història neix, per ser explicada a les generacions futures.En: In Montserrat, dreams and reality meet, and a new story is born, ready to be told to future generations. Vocabulary Words:fog: la boirawind: el ventbranches: les branqueslandscape: el paisatgearchaeologist: l'arqueòlegmap: el maparestoration: la restauraciótreasure: el tresortemple: el templelegend: la llegendahistorian: la historiadoramethod: el mètodediscovery: la descobertapath: el camístep: el passhadows: les ombressecret: el secretentrance: l'entradapresence: la presènciaengraving: el gravatoffering: l'ofrenamechanism: el mecanismechamber: la cambraartifact: l'artefactechalice: el calzestatue: l'estàtuagoddess: la deessalight: la llumhopeful: esperançatinstinct: l'instint
Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Hidden Treasures: A Castle Adventure with Unexpected Lessons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hó finom rétege borította a Budai Várat, a decemberi naplemente fényei pedig hosszú árnyékokat vetettek az ősi falakra.En: A delicate layer of snow covered the Budai Vár, and the lights of the December sunset cast long shadows on the ancient walls.Hu: Az iskola osztálya hófehér bundákba öltözve várt Bence tréfáira és Janos tanár fegyelmességére.En: The school's class, dressed in snow-white coats, awaited Bence's jokes and Janos the teacher's discipline.Hu: De Katalin, a csendes álmodozó, másra vágyott: egy felfedezésre, ami eltér a megszokottól.En: But Katalin, the quiet dreamer, longed for something else: a discovery that was different from the usual.Hu: Amikor Janos tanár úr összesítette a gyerekeket, szigorú hangon figyelmeztette őket az idő fontosságára.En: When Janos the teacher gathered the children, he sternly reminded them of the importance of time.Hu: „A vár hatalmas, és fontos, hogy együtt maradjunk. Katalin, Bence, a ti figyelmetekre különösen szükség van!”En: "The castle is vast, and it's important that we stick together. Katalin, Bence, your attention is particularly needed!"Hu: Bence lelkesen körülnézett, szemében csintalan fény csillogott.En: Bence looked around eagerly, a mischievous light shining in his eyes.Hu: Súgott Katalin fülébe, amikor a csoport éppen a főbejárat felé tartott.En: He whispered into Katalin's ear as the group made their way towards the main entrance.Hu: „Mi lenne, ha eltűnnénk egy kicsit? Van egy hely, amit mutatni akarok neked."En: "What if we sneak away for a bit? There's a place I want to show you."Hu: Katalin hezitált.En: Katalin hesitated.Hu: Tudta, hogy nem lenne szabad, de a kíváncsisága nem hagyta nyugodni.En: She knew she shouldn't, but her curiosity wouldn't let her rest.Hu: „Rendben,” mondta végül bizonytalanul, „de nagyon gyorsnak kell lennünk!”En: "Okay," she finally said uncertainly, "but we have to be really quick!"Hu: Amint a csoport belépett a várba, Bence elkapta Katalin kezét, és kiszivárogtak egy mellékfolyosóra.En: As the group entered the castle, Bence grabbed Katalin's hand, and they slipped down a side corridor.Hu: A fából készült lépcsők halkan nyikordultak lépteik alatt.En: The wooden stairs creaked softly under their steps.Hu: Egy szűk folyosóra értek, ahol egy régi ajtó várt rájuk, porfedte zárjával.En: They arrived at a narrow hallway, where an old door awaited them, with a dust-covered lock.Hu: „Találtam ezt tavaly,” suttogta Bence, mielőtt meglökte az ajtót, amely egyszerűen kinyílt.En: "I found this last year," Bence whispered before he pushed the door, which swung open easily.Hu: Odabent egy rejtett szoba tárult fel előttük, régi, királyi tárgyakkal, elfeledett történetek hírnökeivel.En: Inside, a hidden room revealed itself, filled with old royal artifacts, messengers of forgotten stories.Hu: Katalin ámulattal fordult a falakban rejtett freskók felé.En: Katalin turned in awe toward the frescoes hidden in the walls.Hu: „Ez csodálatos!” sóhajtott elképedve.En: "This is amazing!" she gasped in astonishment.Hu: Percek teltek el, talán órák.En: Minutes passed, perhaps hours.Hu: És amikor rájöttek, hogy a körüljáró óra gyorsabban ketyeg, mint azt gondolták, a pánik egyszerre érte őket.En: And when they realized that the clock was ticking faster than they had thought, panic hit them all at once.Hu: „El fogunk késem a tanár úr elől!” mondta Bence.En: "We're going to be late for the teacher!" said Bence.Hu: Gyorsan visszatértek a főcsoporthoz, szívdobogásuk hangosabb volt, mint a hó alá eltemetett lépéseik.En: They quickly returned to the main group, their hearts pounding louder than their snow-buried steps.Hu: Janos tanár úr szigorú tekintete fogadta őket.En: Janos the teacher greeted them with a stern look.Hu: „Katalin, Bence, hová tűntetek?” kérdezte komolyan.En: "Katalin, Bence, where did you disappear to?" he asked seriously.Hu: Katalin mély lélegzetet vett, és bevallotta: „Találtunk egy régi szobát, tanár úr.En: Katalin took a deep breath and confessed: "We found an old room, sir.Hu: Artifaktokkal és freskókkal..."En: With artifacts and frescoes..."Hu: Janos arca lassan elmosolyodott.En: Janos' face slowly broke into a smile.Hu: „Én is erre jártam diákként.En: "I used to come here as a student too.Hu: A történelem néha a legváratlanabb helyeken rejtőzik."En: History sometimes hides in the most unexpected places."Hu: S egy pillanatra leengedte szigorú álarcát.En: And for a moment, he lowered his strict mask.Hu: Katalin és Bence szája tátva maradt a meglepetéstől.En: Katalin and Bence were left speechless with surprise.Hu: Janos tanár úr elismerése elűzte a félelmeiket.En: Janos the teacher's acknowledgment dispelled their fears.Hu: A nap végén Katalin új leckével tért haza: néha a szabályok megszegése utat nyithat felfedezésekhez, és a kíváncsiság az igazi tanulás forrása.En: At the end of the day, Katalin returned home with a new lesson: sometimes breaking the rules can lead to discoveries, and curiosity is the true source of learning.Hu: Janos tanár pedig újfent rátalált a mesélés örömére.En: And Janos the teacher rediscovered the joy of storytelling.Hu: És amikor az iskolabusz visszatért Pest utcáihoz, mindketten tudták, hogy egy új kaland már úton van feléjük.En: And as the school bus returned to the streets of Pest, they both knew that a new adventure was already headed their way. Vocabulary Words:delicate: finomancient: ősidiscipline: fegelemdreamer: álmodozódiscovery: felfedezéssternly: szigorúmischievous: csintalancuriosity: kíváncsisághesitated: hezitáltcorridor: folyosócreaked: nyikordultakhallway: szűk folyosóraartifacts: tárgyakkalfrescoes: freskókastonishment: elképedvepanic: pánikconfessed: bevallottahidden: elrejtettgasped: sóhajtotttick: ketyegunearthed: felszínre hozottunexpected: váratlanabbacknowledgment: elismerésespeechless: meglepetéstőldispelled: elűzteunveiled: leplezteadventure: kalandwhispered: súgottlonging: vágyottmask: álarcát
Five Treasures to find (Eden Part 3) | Pastor George Georgiou | Morning Sermon | 15 February 2026 by Father's House SA
This is the seventh sermon in a seven part series on Kingdom Growth.
Luke 4:18-19 NIV Joy is restoration Joy is what the devil wants to destroy Joy is the product of gratitude Joy is a gift from God
Watch Pastor Dale this week as he closes our series, Treasures. In this week's message, Dale talks about how storing our treasures in heaven can transform our lives for the better.
Part of the Treasures series. Sermon by Pastor Nathan Alley The post Payroll Disputes // Matthew 20:1-16 first appeared on Applewood Community Church.
Sunday, February 15, 2026, Matthew 13:44-52 by David Cecil
7 key takeaways from this study God measures hearts more than amounts. The half-shekel ransom (Exodus 30) and the widow's two coins show that what matters most is heart posture, not the size of the gift. Rich and poor gave the same ransom; the widow gave “all she had.” Ransomed people are called to purposeful service. Exodus' census (ransomed out of Egypt) and Numbers' census (selected for battle) show a pattern: God rescues first, then deploys. Freedom from bondage leads into a calling, not passive comfort. Stewardship exposes our true priorities. In 2Kings 12, the priests gladly received money but failed for 23 years to repair God's house. Their inaction revealed where their real priorities lay — they were comfortable with the system but not committed to the mission. Accountability protects both people and God's reputation. The methods in 2Kings 12 and Ezra 8 (lockbox, multiple money counters, clear procedures) and Paul sending Titus with the gift (2Corinthians 8–9) show that transparent handling of resources is a spiritual duty, not just a business best practice. Holy things must not be made common. The anointing oil and incense (Exodus 30) were not to be copied or commercialized. When what is holy is treated as common — whether smells, symbols, or God's name. It confuses the nations and distorts who God is. Priests (and all leaders) must align hearing, doing, and walking. The blood on the ear, thumb, and toe (Leviticus 8) pictures shema (hear), asah (do) and halach (walk). Leaders who moralize a lot and don’t do it themselves (Matthew 23) misrepresent God as badly as corrupt priests in Israel's history. Where your treasure goes, your heart follows. Messiah's teaching (“where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” Matthew 6) ties together money, time, talents, and calling. Investing in God's kingdom — with resources, energy, and obedience — shapes and reveals the direction of the heart. In this study, we’ll explore how Adonai ransoms His people, calls them to serve, and then examines how they steward what He places in their hands. Are God's people really “all in” for the Kingdom of Heaven, or just loosely involved (even apathetic) with their surplus? Where Your Treasure Is: The Heart of the Matter “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.“ Matthew 6:19-21 NASB95 This is not merely about financial giving. It is about what a person values most — where their mind, emotions, and will (collectively, the “heart”) are oriented. Treasure may include: Money Time God-given talents and skills Spiritual gifts Any “storehouse of value” entrusted by heaven Money is simply a representation of value — a “certificate of appreciation” or “certificate of completion” that says, “Someone did something I value.” That means the way people hold and use money reveals what they actually honor, trust, and love. Messiah's interaction about the Roman tax illustrates this (Matthew 22:15–22). When asked if taxes should be paid to Caesar, He requests a coin and asks whose image it bears. When they answer, “Caesar's,” He replies: “Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's.” Matthew 22:21 NASB95 Coins bear Caesar's image. Human beings bear God's image. The study suggests the real issue is not “Do we give money?” but “Do we give ourselves?” This ties identity (tzelem Elohim, God's image) to stewardship. The call is not just to manage finances well, but to align the whole self with the kingdom. Exodus 30: The Half-Sheqel Ransom and Atonement The first main text is Exodus 30:11–16, part of the Torah portion Ki Tisa (“when you lift up” or “when you take up”). Adonai commands Moshe to take a census of Israel, but it is done in a surprising way: Each man 20 years and older gives half a shekel It is called “a ransom for himself to the LORD” (Exodus 30:12) The rich may not give more, the poor may not give less (Exodus 30:15) The money funds the service of the Tent of Meeting and becomes “a memorial” (Exodus 30:16) The Hebrew expression מַחֲצִית הַשֶּׁקֶל makhatzit ha-sheqel (half the sheqel) is crucial. It is described as: A כֹּפֶר kofer (ransom) for each life A means of atonement. A safeguard “so that there will be no plague among them when you number them” (Exodus 30:12 NASB95). This census is not about demographic data but about redemption identity. The people of Israel have just been brought out of מִצְרַיִם Mitzrayim (Egypt, “the house of slavery/bondage,” Exodus 13:3, 14; 20:2; Deuteronomy 5:6; 6:12; 7:8; 8:14; 13:5, 10; Judges 6:8; Micah 6:4; Joshua 24:17; Jeremiah 34:13). They did not merely “leave” Egypt; Heaven ransomed them out of it. This frames salvation not as a casual rescue but as a price paid. A ransom implies: Something (or someone) has been taken A cost is demanded for release The redeemer absorbs that cost So each half-sheqel becomes a tangible reminder: You belong to the One who bought you out of slavery (1Corinthians 6:20; 7:23). At the same time, Scripture warns us about reducing people to money. Counting coins instead of persons is meant to protect against treating people as mere financial units. Later history shows what happens when societies start thinking that way — people become commodities, even less valued than money itself. Numbers 1: From Ransomed People to a Fighting Force The next major step is the census in Numbers 1:1–3. Again, Adonai speaks to Moshe in the wilderness of Sinai, but the purpose is different: “Take a census of all the congregation of the sons of Israel, by their families, by their fathers' households, according to the number of names, every male, head by head from twenty years old and upward, whoever is able to go out to war in Israel.” Numbers 1:2–3 NASB95 Here the key verb is פָּקַד paqad (often “to visit,” “to number,” or “to appoint/select”). The teacher emphasizes that this is not just counting; it is selecting and appointing. The pattern is: Exodus census: You are ransomed out of bondage. Numbers census: You are numbered/selected for battle. The move is from freedom received to freedom defended. The study notes that once Israel is free, the question becomes: Is this freedom worth fighting for, under God's mission and leadership? In the wilderness accounts, when the people balk at entering the land because of fear (Numbers 13–14), it exposes their lack of trust. They treat the mission as too costly, despite having been ransomed by great miracles. This parallels the life of a believer in Messiah: redeemed out of spiritual bondage, yet called into costly obedience, spiritual warfare, and faithful endurance — not mere spiritual tourism. Priestly Calling: Hearing, Doing, and Walking Two passages illustrate the ordination of Israel’s priests: Exodus 29:4–9 – Aharon and his sons receive garments, anointing, and a perpetual priesthood. Leviticus 8:23–24 – Blood is placed on: The lobe of the right ear The right thumb The big toe of the right foot Ancient Jewish commentators see in this a pattern: Ear – for hearing Thumb/hand – for doing Toe/foot – for walking These align with three key Hebrew concepts: שָׁמַע shama‘ (“to hear, listen, obey”) עָשָׂה asah (“to do, to perform”) הָלַךְ halakh (“to walk, to go”), from which הֲלָכָה halakhah (“way of walking/practice,” i.e., tradition) comes. Priests are thus marked to: Hear God's word Do what He commands Walk in ways that reflect His character When Messiah later critiques certain leaders (Matthew 23), saying they “say things and do not do them,” He is confronting a breakdown in this priestly pattern. Their halakhah (practical walk) contradicts the Torah and the heart of God, even if their words sound religiously correct. This priestly pattern extends to all who serve in the name of Yeshua. One cannot merely teach Torah, or speak of Messiah, while living a life that contradicts both. Hearing, doing, and walking must remain aligned. Holy Oil, Holy Incense, Holy Lives: Guarding What Belongs to God Alone Back in Exodus 30, here are the key characteristics of the anointing oil and incense used in the מִשְׁכָּן Mishkan (“dwelling place,” the Tabernacle): These mixtures are “most holy” (קֹדֶשׁ קָדָשִׁים qodesh qadashim, “holy of holies,” the same Hebrew term for the Most Holy Place of the Mishkan). They must not be copied for personal or commercial use They must not be applied to common people for their own pleasure. The concern is that what uniquely signifies the presence and authority of God could be trivialized, commodified or associated with corrupt behavior. Later archaeology finds household figurines and inscriptions combining the divine Name with “His Asherah,” suggesting syncretism (mixing of disparate belief systems) and distortion. When Israel took the symbols of the Mishkan and mixed them with pagan patterns, contemporary and later observers (namely, Bible-critical archaeologists) could conclude Israel was no different from the surrounding nations. This is an assemblage of pottery shards from a 8th century B.C. (900s) jar (titled Pithos A) found at the Kuntillet Ajrud site in the northeastern Sinai peninsula. The inscriptions show five figures, including a bull and a calf. A seated musician or weaver is to the right side of this reconstruction. The phrase above the figures includes the phrase “Yahweh of Samaria and his Asherah.” (Choi, Gwanghyun. “The Samarian Syncretic Yahwism and the Religious Center of Kuntillet Ajrud.” 2016) This warns against: Treating divine symbols, language, or worship styles as branding tools. Borrowing holy imagery to sell, entertain, or self-promote. Confusing people about who the God of Israel truly is. Holy things must remain holy, not because God is petty, but because misuse misrepresents Him. 2 Kings 12: The Priests Who Wouldn't Repair God’s House A parallel passage to Exodus 30:11–16 is 2Kings 12:1–16. It’s from a very messy political period in Israel's history: a divided kingdom north and south, coups, moral corruption led by idolatry. One of the few “good” kings, יוֹאָשׁ Yo'ash ( Jehoash/Joash) of Yehudah (Judah, southern kingdom), commands that: All money brought to the house of the LORD Census money Freewill offerings prompted by the heart Be used by the priests to repair the damages of the Temple On paper, this is ideal: those entrusted with God's house use God's people's gifts to maintain that house. But decades pass. By the 23rd year of Joash's reign, “the priests had not repaired the damages of the house” (2Kings 12:6). The king confronts יְהוֹיָדָע Yehoyada‘ (Jehoiada) the priest and the others: Why haven't you repaired it? The text implies: Money flowed in. Repairs did not happen. The priests eventually agree, likely under Yoash’s coercion, to stop receiving repair money and stop pretending they will do the work. This is a sobering mirror: People may have correct theology and even be called by God. Yet their inaction and misplaced priorities betray their hearts. They grow comfortable receiving, but not serving. Note the contrast between the priests and the contractors Yoash later hired to do the repairs. Yoash had secure chest is installed — sealed with a hole is bored at the top — and multiple overseers count and distribute funds transparently. The text explicitly notes there was no suspicion of embezzlement, because the contractors acted faithfully. This lines up with the larger biblical pattern: Stewardship is not only spiritual. It is accountability with practical outcomes. High Places vs. the Holy Place: Compromise and Confusion Looking at the kings of Judah and Israel after Solomon: Many are described as having done evil “in the high places” Even relatively “good” kings of Judah sometimes failed to remove the high places The northern and southern kingdoms start to look strikingly similar, even with similar or the same names for rulers at parallel points in time. KingdomKing/QueenReign (B.C.)Good/BadKey PassagesJudahRehoboam931–913Bad (did evil, high places)1 Kings 12:1-14:31; 2 Chron 10-12JudahAbijah913–911Bad (walked in sins of father)1 Kings 15:1-8; 2 Chron 13JudahAsa911–870Good (did right, removed idols)1 Kings 15:9-24; 2 Chron 14-16JudahJehoshaphat873–848 (coregent 873-870)Good (walked in ways of David)1 Kings 22:41-50; 2 Chron 17-20JudahJehoram853–841 (coregent 853-848)Bad (walked in ways of Ahab)2 Kings 8:16-24; 2 Chron 21JudahAhaziah841Bad (walked in ways of Ahab)2 Kings 8:25-9:29; 2 Chron 22:1-9JudahAthaliah (Queen)841–835Bad (destroyed royal seed)2 Kings 11:1-20; 2 Chron 22:10-23:21JudahJehoash/Joash835–796Good in youth (did right via Jehoiada), evil in old age (killed prophet)2 Kings 11-12; 2 Chron 23-24JudahAmaziah796–767Good in youth, evil later (turned to idols)2 Kings 14:1-20; 2 Chron 25IsraelJeroboam I931–910Bad (golden calves, false worship)1 Kings 11:26-14:20IsraelNadab910–909Bad1 Kings 15:25-31IsraelBaasha909–886Bad1 Kings 15:27-16:7IsraelElah886–885Bad1 Kings 16:8-14IsraelZimri885 (7 days)Bad1 Kings 16:9-20IsraelOmri885–874Bad1 Kings 16:15-28IsraelAhab874–853Bad (worse than all before)1 Kings 16:28-22:40; 2 Chron 18IsraelAhaziah853–852Bad1 Kings 22:51-2 Kings 1:18IsraelJoram/Jehoram852–841Bad (clung to Jeroboam’s sins)2 Kings 3:1-9:26IsraelJehu841–814Mixed (destroyed Baal, but kept calves)2 Kings 9:1-10:36IsraelJehoahaz814–798Bad2 Kings 13:1-9IsraelJoash/Jehoash798–782Bad2 Kings 13:10-14:16This is partial table of kings from the divided kingdoms period comes from conservative scholars like Edwin R. Thiele, whose chronology synchronizes biblical data with Assyrian records. All northern kings “did evil … walked in the ways of Jeroboam” (e.g., 1Kings 15:34). Southern evaluations vary. High places were local worship sites often associated with idolatrous or syncretistic practices. Torah had commanded Israel to bring offerings only to the place where God put His Name—the Mishkan, later the Temple—precisely to avoid mixing worship of Adonai with that of the surrounding nations. The problem is not mere geography. It is mixed allegiance. When Israel keeps the Temple but tolerates the high places, the message becomes blurred: Is the God of Israel just one option among many? Are His instructions just one flavor in a spiritual marketplace? This speaks directly to modern spiritual life. The presence of a “Temple” in one's life — congregational involvement, correct doctrine, our identity in the Messiah — does not cancel out the heart's hidden “high places”: areas of compromise, competing loyalties, or unchallenged cultural idols. Ezra 8 and 2 Corinthians 8–9: Accountability and Cheerful Giving In 2Corinthians 8–9, apostle Shaul (Paul) handles a large gift for the believers in need. Some have seen hints in the text suggesting some feared Paul might mishandle funds.1“Paul handles a possible misinterpretation of the collection. Paul has already been accused of embezzlement (cf. 2Cor 12:16ff.), a charge that he addresses in a preliminary way in 2Cor 2:17. In order to prevent any criticism about his handling of this gift, Paul avoids making the delivery himself. Instead, he has commissioned representatives of the participating churches to deliver the collection. The analogy to Ezra's procedure is obvious (Ezra 8:24–30).” (Scott, James M. 2 Corinthians. Understanding the Bible Commentary Series. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2011. Paragraph 42958.) In response, he: Sends Titus and other trusted brothers with the gift Insists things are done honorably “in the sight of the Lord and in the sight of men” Emphasizes that giving must be willing and cheerful, not pressured Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2Corinthians 9:7 NASB95 He then quotes Psalm 112:9: He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor,His righteousness endures forever. Psalm 112:9 NASB95 The same God who “supplies seed to the sower and bread for food” (2Corinthians 9:10) is able to multiply the seed and increase the harvest of righteousness. The issue is not fundraising technique; it is aligning generosity with God's character. Some see parallels to Ezra 8:24–30,2Scott, paragraph 42958 where Ezra receives significant contributions from the Persian emperor and the people of Israel for rebuilding the Temple and Jerusalem. Ezra: Chose 12 leading priests. Weighed the silver, gold, and utensils into their hands. Held them accountable to deliver everything safely to Jerusalem. Two people verify what is given and what is received. The aim is to avoid even the appearance of financial misconduct (1Thessalonians 5:22). The Widow's Two Coins: Heart Over Surplus The study then turns to the Gospels' scene of the poor widow (Mark 12:41–44; Luke 21:1–4). Yeshua sits opposite the treasury and watches: Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow drops in two small copper coins. Messiah declares: “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on.” Mark 12:43–44 NASB95 From heaven's perspective: Amount is not the primary measure. Cost to the giver and heart motivation are. The widow surrenders her whole life, not just a portion of disposable income. This echoes the intensive devotion the altar of incense symbolizes in Exodus 30 — prayers rising as a representation of the people themselves, deemed “most holy” in God's sight. This challenges both religious pride and fear-based withholding. It calls for whole-hearted trust (i.e., faith) in the God who sees and values the hidden sacrifice. Treasures in Heaven: The Final Measure “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19–21 NASB95 Our journey through Scripture today — Exodus, Numbers, 2 Kings, Leviticus, the Gospels, 2Corinthians, Ezra and Psalms — has a consistent message: God ransoms His people. God selects and appoints them for service. God entrusts them with resources — time, money, ability, knowledge. God watches how they steward it. God measures the heart by where that treasure actually goes. For the priests who failed to repair the Temple, their neglected tasks revealed that their treasure — and thus their hearts — lay elsewhere. For the widow who gave her last coins, her action revealed a heart fully entrusted to God. If someone followed the trail of how a believer uses money, time, energy, and gifting, would it lead to the kingdom of heaven — or somewhere else? To be “all in” for the kingdom is to let Adonai direct every “certificate of value” He has placed in one's hands, whether coins, skills, or hours in the day. The ransom has been paid; the call is to serve with all the heart, all the soul, and all the strength (Deuteronomy 6:4–5), storing up treasure where Messiah reigns and where no thief can touch it. 1 “Paul handles a possible misinterpretation of the collection. Paul has already been accused of embezzlement (cf. 2Cor 12:16ff.), a charge that he addresses in a preliminary way in 2Cor 2:17. In order to prevent any criticism about his handling of this gift, Paul avoids making the delivery himself. Instead, he has commissioned representatives of the participating churches to deliver the collection. The analogy to Ezra's procedure is obvious (Ezra 8:24–30).” (Scott, James M. 2 Corinthians. Understanding the Bible Commentary Series. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2011. Paragraph 42958.)2 Scott, paragraph 42958The post Render to God what is God’s: Identity, ownership and stewardship in Scripture (Exodus 30; 2Kings 12; 2Corinthians 9) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.
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February 11, 2026 In this week's podcast Pastor Mike and Randy discuss how the NT authors applied the OT, how to properly utilize technology, and the importance of interpreting Scriptures in their context.
Jesus taught us to have a continuous habit of laying up treasures in Heaven. Are you doing this?
Paring Down: Realistic minimalism to live more intentionally
The most respected voice in modern minimalism, Joshua Becker, joins me today to talk about how living with less can change our entire life. We talk about: • the opportunity cost of clutter • the dangerous mindset so many people have about money • using experiments to see how much you actually need ...and more! PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Weekly Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express JOSHUA BECKER https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ Uncluttered Faith (book): https://www.becomingminimalist.com/books/ Simplify Magazine: https://simplifymagazine.com/ Instagram: @joshua_becker YouTube: @joshuabecker PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express Free Decluttering Checklist 20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each) 10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free) Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free) Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas Free Gift Request Email Template Free Know Your Why Worksheet Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff SPONSORS: 20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING 50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't Worry, God's Got Your Heart // Hearts & Treasures (Part 1) // Ro Remedios by Cuhow
Don't Worry, God's Got Your Heart // Hearts & Treasures (Part 1) // Ro Remedios by Cuhow
Watch Pastor Dale this week as he continues our series, Treasures. In this week's message, Dale talks about how we can become cheerful about our giving, and what it can look like to be a cheerful giver in your own life.
This is a podcast from our Sunday morning service at Abundant Life Family Church in Dodge City, Kansas. Join us to listen to Dr. Jim Ames, Pastor and founder of Abundant Life Family Church.
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Uncovering Belgrade's Hidden Treasures Amidst a Snowy Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег је тихо падао преко Београда, прекривајући улице и дахом зиме приводећи утишање града.En: The snow was quietly falling over Belgrade, covering the streets and bringing the city to a silent pause with the breath of winter.Sr: Природњачки музеј био је осветљен, а топлина његове унутрашњости привлачила је посетиоце који су тражили уточиште од хладноће.En: The Natural History Museum was lit up, and the warmth of its interior attracted visitors seeking refuge from the cold.Sr: У пространим ходницима музеја, где су чаробне приче из прошлости оживљавале, ускоро се одигравала једна врло савремена драма.En: In the museum's spacious corridors, where magical stories from the past came to life, a very contemporary drama was soon unfolding.Sr: Владимир је, са великом страшћу према историји, волонтирао у музеју.En: Vladimir, with a great passion for history, volunteered at the museum.Sr: Коса му је увек била нешто разбарушена, а очи му сјајиле са ентузијазмом кад год је говорио о артефактима.En: His hair was always a bit tousled, and his eyes shone with enthusiasm whenever he spoke about artifacts.Sr: Међутим, овај пут није причао о древним временима.En: However, this time he wasn't talking about ancient times.Sr: Његова пажња била је усмерена на важан комад српске културе који је нестао у току изложбе.En: His attention was focused on an important piece of Serbian culture that had disappeared during the exhibition.Sr: Јована, оштра и способна кустоскиња, осећала је огроман притисак.En: Jovana, a sharp and capable curator, felt immense pressure.Sr: Одговорност да се брине о оваквим комадима била је на њеним плећима, и ова крађа претила је угледу музеја.En: The responsibility of caring for such items weighed on her shoulders, and this theft threatened the museum's reputation.Sr: Сваки приступачан траг је био неопходан, али традиционалне мере притиснуле су је да остане сувише конзервативна.En: Every accessible clue was essential, but traditional measures pressed her to remain too conservative.Sr: Стефан, пријатељ Владимира и обезбеђење у музеју, делио је Владимирову забринутост, али био је скептичан према његовим детективским способностима.En: Stefan, a friend of Vladimir's and the museum's security, shared Vladimir's concern but was skeptical of his detective abilities.Sr: Владимир га је, ипак, убедио да барем покуша.En: Yet, Vladimir convinced him to at least try.Sr: „Морамо да нађемо артефакт“, рекао је Владимир уверавајуће док је снег јачао споља.En: "We have to find the artifact," Vladimir said convincingly as the snow strengthened outside.Sr: „Јована је под притиском, а ја желим показати шта знам.En: "Jovana is under pressure, and I want to show what I know.Sr: Стефане, треба ми твоја помоћ.En: Stefan, I need your help."Sr: “Стефан је слегао раменима, знајући да нема шта изгубити осим времена.En: Stefan shrugged, knowing he had nothing to lose but time.Sr: Одлучили су да потрага остане тајна.En: They decided to keep their search a secret.Sr: Док је Јована разматрала да ли да препусти Владимировом ентузијазму или да следи традиционалне протоколе, устајао је поветарац који јој је говорио да треба веровати у нешто ново.En: While Jovana considered whether to yield to Vladimir's enthusiasm or follow traditional protocols, a gentle breeze suggested to her that she should believe in something new.Sr: Снег је сада већ густо прекривао све, а затим, током ноћи, снежна олуја изазвала је прекид струје.En: The snow had now densely covered everything, and then, during the night, a snowstorm caused a power outage.Sr: Поход у мрачан подрум музеја унапређен је спонтаном одлуком.En: A spontaneous decision led them to the dark basement of the museum.Sr: Владимир и Стефанси ушли су у полутаму, светлећи батеријским лампама.En: Vladimir and Stefan went in with flashlights.Sr: На скривеном месту, Владимир је открио важан траг.En: In a hidden spot, Vladimir discovered an important clue.Sr: У облику ситних честица прашине и свеже трагова, пронашао је оно што је тражио.En: In the form of tiny dust particles and fresh tracks, he found what he was looking for.Sr: Откриће их је водило до губитка, уместо губитка самог.En: The discovery led them to the loss, instead of the loss itself.Sr: Јована је пратила развој догађаја са изненађењем, видевши како Владимир и Стефан са успехом увиђају истину.En: Jovana followed the events with surprise, seeing how Vladimir and Stefan successfully uncovered the truth.Sr: Артефакт је нађен и сви погледи су сад били усмерени на Владимира.En: The artifact was found, and now all eyes were on Vladimir.Sr: Одједном, Владимир је стао на поносну висораван, снажан у свом науму и ватрен у својој жељи да импресионира.En: Suddenly, Vladimir stood on a proud plateau, strong in his resolve and fiery in his desire to impress.Sr: Стефан је признао његову сналажљивост, а Јована је одлучила да му више верује у будућим пројектима.En: Stefan acknowledged his resourcefulness, and Jovana decided to trust him more in future projects.Sr: Систем тренутка побегао је од дубоких сјена несигурности, уступивши место пријатељству и новом уверењу.En: The system of the moment escaped from the deep shadows of uncertainty, making way for friendship and new belief.Sr: Музеј је наставио свој живот, сведочке да је вера у људе понекад највеће благо које смо икада могли стећи.En: The museum continued its life, a testament to the fact that faith in people is sometimes the greatest treasure we could ever obtain. Vocabulary Words:quietly: тихоcovering: прекривајућиlit up: осветљенrefuge: уточиштеspacious: пространимcorridors: ходницимаunfolding: одигравалаtousled: разбарушенаartifacts: артефактимаexhibition: изложбеcurator: кустоскињаpressure: притисакresponsibility: одговорностconservative: конзервативнаskeptical: скептичанdetective: детективскимenthusiasm: ентузијазамyield: препустиprotocols: протоколеsuggested: говориоbasement: подрумflashlights: батеријским лампамаparticles: честицаtracks: траговаplateau: висораванresourcefulness: сналажљивостshadows: сјенаuncertainty: несигурностиtreasure: благоobtain: стећи
The joy of obedience to the call of God. And a link: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray
Treasures on earth vs. treasure in heaven. One is temporary. The other eternal. That changes our perspective on using our time while living.
A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Reinvest Your Noble Treasures"
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The New Jerusalem: Our Eternal Home and Foundation in ChristSummary: An exploration of Revelation 21 describing the New Jerusalem as the eternal dwelling place for believers, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, where God's presence fills a magnificent city without temples, darkness, or evil.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction to Revelation 2103:30 - The Great City and the Bride07:15 - Built on Apostles and Prophets12:00 - Members of God's Household16:45 - God's Shaping and Refining Work20:30 - Measurements of the New Jerusalem25:00 - No Temple in the City29:15 - Nations and Kings in Glory33:00 - Closing Thoughts and Next Week
February 4, 2026 In this week's podcast, Pastor Mike and Randy discuss the value of humble questions, the perpetual importance of the gospel, and a listener question on degrees of judgment.
There is power & purpose in the quiet and sister, God is calling you into a deeper, hidden life with Him. This week's passage (Matthew 6:1-18) will reveal the treasures that come from a quiet, intimate walk with God. We'll dive into the beauty of private devotion — how giving, fasting, and praying in secret strengthens your faith, protects your heart, and aligns your life with God's purposes.Join us as we embrace the beauty of secret, sincere worship and uncover that true devotion isn't about being seen — it's about connecting with the One who sees everything. NEXT STEPS: Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: Text RESPONDING to 94000Follow Crossroads Women's Ministry on Facebook or Instagram at go2crossroadswomens.If you'd like more information about Crossroads Community Church, find us on any social platform @go2crossroads.
Paring Down: Realistic minimalism to live more intentionally
Welcoming back author Hanna Seymour for the second time on Paring Down, and today we're talking all things habit formation. • What can we do today to start a new habit? • How can we avoid giving up? • What different areas of life can habits be applied to? I know you'll love this conversation and feel motivated to make the things that are important to you automatic. PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Weekly Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express HANNA SEYMOUR hannaseymour.com Everyday Spiritual Habits (book): everydayspiritualhabits.com *buy book directly from Hachette: HANNA20 Instagram: @hannaeseymour MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Shoe bin organizer Ep 8: What the Bible Says About Our Stuff with Hanna Seymour PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express Free Decluttering Checklist 20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each) 10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free) Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free) Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas Free Gift Request Email Template Free Know Your Why Worksheet Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff SPONSORS: 20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING 50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we wrap up Matthew 6 with a message that might just save your life—literally. We look at the deadly effects of stress (which is really just worry) and how Jesus combats it with 7 Warnings. We explore why we often get life backward—keeping the things we should give away (money/stuff) and giving away the things we should keep (integrity/peace). We discuss the impossibility of serving two masters, why worry results in a "net loss" every time, and the ultimate cure found in Matthew 6:33. If you're ready to stop worrying about tomorrow and start trusting God for today, this episode is for you. Key Topics Covered: Stress Kills: The physical toll of worry and why Jesus addresses it so strongly. Treasure: We are "rich" by the world's standards, but are we rich toward God? The Backward Life: Why we guard our stuff but give away our integrity. God vs. Mammon: You cannot serve God and Money; not choosing is still a choice. Birds & Lilies: If God keeps the universe spinning, He can clothe you. The Solution: Seek first the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33). Scripture References: Matthew 6:19-34 (Treasures in Heaven, Do Not Worry) Video Link: The Sermon for the Mounted - Part Seven: 7 Warnings About Worry
Luke 4:18-19 What is joy and how do we achieve it? Joy is restoration Joy is what the devil wants to destroy Joy is the product of gratitude Joy is a gift from God
Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unearthing Family Treasures in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-02-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol feia un esforç titànic per travessar els núvols de l'hivern mentre la Laia, l'Arnau i la Mireia caminaven pels carrers intricats del Barri Gòtic de Barcelona.En: The sun made a titanic effort to pierce through the winter clouds as Laia, Arnau, and Mireia walked through the intricate streets of Barri Gòtic in Barcelona.Ca: Les llambordes eren humides sota les seves passes ràpides.En: The cobblestones were damp beneath their quick steps.Ca: Era el dia de Sant Blai, i, entre el so de les campanes de les esglésies, es decidien a explorar l'antic pis de la seva àvia.En: It was St. Blai's day, and, amidst the sound of church bells, they were determined to explore their grandmother's old apartment.Ca: Un pis vell que aviat seria venut.En: An old flat that would soon be sold.Ca: La Laia, amb la seva mirada decidida, guiant els seus germans, estava plena de records.En: Laia, with her determined gaze, led her siblings, filled with memories.Ca: "Vull trobar aquell tresor que recordo de petita," va dir.En: "I want to find that treasure I remember from when I was little," she said.Ca: Arnau, amb els ulls brillants de curiositat, va somriure per la idea d'una aventura.En: Arnau, with eyes shining with curiosity, smiled at the idea of an adventure.Ca: Mireia, encantada amb la idea de reviure les històries de la seva àvia, anava explicant com ella s'imaginava l'apartament en els seus temps de glòria.En: Mireia, delighted with the idea of reliving her grandmother's stories, was explaining how she imagined the apartment during its glory days.Ca: Un cop al pis, l'aire era espès amb pols i memòries.En: Once inside, the air was thick with dust and memories.Ca: Les habitacions estaven atapeïdes de mobles antics, roba oblidada i fotografies esvaïdes.En: The rooms were crammed with old furniture, forgotten clothes, and faded photographs.Ca: Amb poc temps abans que l'agència immobiliària arribés, es van dividir la feina.En: With little time before the real estate agency arrived, they divided the work.Ca: La Laia va escollir l'antiga biblioteca, Arnau la sala d'estar, i Mireia, emocionada, va anar cap a la cuina.En: Laia chose the old library, Arnau the living room, and Mireia, excited, headed to the kitchen.Ca: Els minuts passaven ràpidament, sense cap descoberta significativa.En: The minutes passed quickly, with no significant discoveries.Ca: L'Arnau, desil·lusionat, es preguntava si només barallaven amb fantasmes.En: Arnau, disappointed, wondered if they were only grappling with ghosts.Ca: Però Mireia, que jugava amb una cadira desballestada, va cridar amb alegria.En: But Mireia, who was playing with a ramshackle chair, shouted with joy.Ca: "He trobat alguna cosa!En: "I found something!"Ca: " Llavors, la Laia i l'Arnau es van apropar ràpidament.En: Then, Laia and Arnau quickly approached.Ca: Darrere d'una prestatgeria que es balancejava estava un compartiment secret.En: Behind a swaying bookshelf was a secret compartment.Ca: A dins, un objecte enlluernador: l'heirloom familiar, un penjoll d'or destenyit.En: Inside, a dazzling object: the family heirloom, a tarnished gold pendant.Ca: Al costat, un sobre antigament blanc, ara groguenc.En: Beside it, an envelope once white, now yellowed.Ca: "És per nosaltres," va dir la Mireia amb ulls amplis.En: "It's for us," said Mireia with wide eyes.Ca: El van obrir amb cura i van trobar una carta de la seva àvia.En: They opened it carefully and found a letter from their grandmother.Ca: Els augurava una herència d'amor i arrels, els recordava que la força de la seva família estava en els llaços invisibles que els unien.En: She wished them an inheritance of love and roots, reminding them that the strength of their family was in the invisible bonds that united them.Ca: Amb el tresor trobat i el cor ple, encara quedava temps per celebrar Sant Blai.En: With the treasure found and their hearts full, there was still time to celebrate St. Blai.Ca: Van deixar el pis amb un sentiment agredolç.En: They left the apartment with a bittersweet feeling.Ca: Més tard, al costat d'una foguera que escalfava l'hivern de Barcelona, els germans es van reunir per menjar el típic tortell de Sant Blai i compartir històries de la seva troballa.En: Later, beside a bonfire warming the winter of Barcelona, the siblings gathered to eat the traditional tortell de Sant Blai and share stories of their discovery.Ca: La Laia va mirar els seus germans.En: Laia looked at her siblings.Ca: "Hem trobat més que un objecte.En: "We found more than an object.Ca: Hem trobat la història de la nostra àvia i la nostra," va dir somrient.En: We found the story of our grandmother and ours," she said, smiling.Ca: El Barri Gòtic continuava amb els seus secrets, però ara ells tenien el seu.En: The Barri Gòtic continued with its secrets, but now they had their own.Ca: Una connexió nova i valuosa.En: A new and valuable connection.Ca: I mentre les ombres de la nit arribaven, els tres germans eren més a prop que mai, units per un lligam irrompible.En: And as the shadows of night fell, the three siblings were closer than ever, united by an unbreakable bond. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe effort: l'esforçthe winter: l'hivernthe cobblestones: les llambordesthe apartment: el pisthe day: el diathe church: l'esglésiathe flat: el pisthe gaze: la miradathe adventure: l'aventurathe story: la històriathe air: l'airethe furniture: els moblesforgotten: oblidadathe discovery: la descobertathe ghosts: els fantasmesramshackle: desballestadathe bookshelf: la prestatgeriathe envelope: el sobretarnished: destenyitthe roots: les arrelsthe bonds: els llaçosthe heart: el corbittersweet: agredolçthe bonfire: la foguerato gather: reunirthe connection: la connexióvaluable: valuósthe shadows: les ombresthe bond: el lligam
Watch Pastor Dale this week as he starts our new series, Treasures. In this week's message, Dale talks about Biblical Generosity and what it means to be a cheerful giver.
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