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As We Are One: Living the Unity of the Trinity Today's Gospel is from John 17, which emphasizes Jesus' prayer for unity . . . . . . not a worldly unity, but a divine one, mirroring the oneness of the Trinity. The homily contrasts two kinds of unity: being “frozen together” (rigid and superficial) versus being “melted together” (softened and transformed in love). Christian unity must be rooted in two things: unity in truth (faith in Christ's resurrection and teachings, as exemplified by Paul and St. Boniface) and unity in charity (the way we treat each other with love and mercy). Two Kinds of Unity Through stories . . . including a child moved by liturgical joy and a teacher inspired by kindness . . . we see how actions grounded in love can powerfully express Christian unity and evangelize others. Ultimately, the message is that unity in truth must melt into unity in love to reflect Christ to the world. Hear more on how we do this in this Meditation Media. Listen to: As We Are One: Living the Unity of the Trinity ----------------------------------------------------------- God the Father and the Holy Spirit : Italian Artist: Pompeo Batoni: (l. 1708-1787) ----------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: John 17: 20-26 First Reading: Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11
Kate McKean joins Jeff to talk about her new book, Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life. Kate is a literary agent at the Howard Morhaim Literary Agency and writes the extremely interesting and popular Agents + Books newsletter. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this episode: The Two Kinds of Book Auctions The Book Riot Podcast Live at Powell's on July 9th, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Venerable Nibbuto is discussing sutta 19 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Dvedhāvitakka Sutta, "Two Kinds of Thought" and is referencing Bhikkhu Bodhi's translation & Bhante Sujato's translation. Read MN19 on Sutta Central here: "Recounting his own experiences in developing meditation, the Buddha explains how to understand harmful and harmless thoughts, and how to go beyond thought altogether.", Sutta Central. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube
RodThePlanter is back for a second episode! In this engaging BONUS conversation, host Hannah Trueblood and guest Rod the Planter explore themes of personal growth, military experiences, and the journey of self-discovery. They discuss the importance of finding purpose, the role of risk assessment in life, and the significance of community support. Rod shares his transformative motorcycle adventure and insights on personal excellence, ego, and mindfulness. Hannah shares her testimony about what inspires her to seek out hard things and working through the pain of the "1's".The conversation culminates in reflections on how personal development can impact others and the importance of striving for excellence in life.FOLLOW rod the planter on IG and TikTok: @RodThePlanter FOLLOW Hannah on IG @HannahE.T Send us a message with what resonated you in this episode, we love to keep the conversation going and connect with the listeners! **This is an explicit episode, with some adult words used!**I love you
This is season 5. In this episode, Mike Charleston is joined with his wife Sarah and Chuck Tate. This week, they discuss a very important issue about what Christ has done for us. Some people call it the great exchange, and others call it a beautiful exchange, it is imputed righteousness. Jesus becoming sin, so we might be the righteousness of Christ. Awesome!! They have their daughter Elisabeth join them for the segment "trivia". Also, Sarah's song of the week.If you want to ask a question or make a comment: Talk@fellowshipofbelievers.orgOr record a voice message https://anchor.fm/mike-charleston/messagSarah's new book "You Can Run in Flip-Flops, But Is That the Best Way"Check out the website at www.fellowshipofbelievers.orgTo watch Every Step go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh8dX0VUPJw&t=s&ab_channel=RebekahCharlestonSubscribe on YouTubeOr watch it here Find the show on:Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, Google, Pocket Cast, RadioPublic, Audible, and now on YouTube
Dick Griffith shares Monday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. [Scripture: Romans 6]
Two Streams Of Thought And Their Sources There are two distinct streams of thought: one that flows from God, producing the fruit of righteousness, and one that emerges from fallen human desires, producing the fruit of rebellion. Thoughts rooted in self-interest or worldly desires often operate subtly, working through well-crafted mechanisms designed to blind and deceive us. These thoughts are designed to lead us away from God's desired order, pushing us into actions and decisions contrary to His will.The notion that every action is informed by the condition of one's thought system should fundamentally change how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. Everything in the physical realm is an extension of the mind's inner state.This underscores the importance of having a strong spiritual connection with Christ, for it is through this connection that we gain the power to control the environment of our minds—the seat of our thought system. Those who lack sound biblical spiritual value systems cannot understand nor maintain a healthy, well-balanced thought lifestyle, regardless of how intellectually or psychologically informed they may be. However, this does not mean such individuals will not be opinionated. In fact, they are often the most opinionated, the loudest voices in the room, and the most persuasive. If you are not firmly grounded in what you know, they can easily convince you to adopt their beliefs and thought patterns.Such individuals often compensate for the lack of spiritual alignment by using their assertiveness and false self-confidence to push their agenda. This paradigm goes beyond simply being ignorant, it is, however, a deep reflection of a well-seated deceptive, insecure spirit at work within them.
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There is a battle going on at all times for the souls of people. Satan is the enemy that we're at war with. He is trying to lead people into darkness, and they are following Him blindly. Today, Pastor Ken will encourage you to be engaged in the battle. There are people being led astray. You have the truth that can lead them back to the light. Think of yourself like a soldier on a mission from God, because that's what you are. You're on a rescue mission. Get engaged in the battle for people's souls.
Do you have peace? Not just a surface-level absence of hecticness in your life, but do you have peace in the biblical sense? Do you have shalom? In today's message, Pastor Ken will explain how shalom encompasses so much. When you accept Jesus in your life, He has made peace with you. When you were broken and lost in your sin, He made a way to be reconciled to Him. Even when life seems to be unsettled and difficult, you have eternal peace because of the hope you have in Jesus.
We often want to fit God inside a box, don't we? Maybe it's that we think we can understand or even control Him that way, but God doesn't fit in our boxes. We try to keep God in the box of a Sunday morning in our church building. In his message today, Pastor Ken will challenge you to accept that God is so much bigger than Sunday morning. God doesn't just exist when you go to church, and your worship of Him shouldn't exist only on Sunday mornings. Worship God everywhere and every day.
Are you the cool boss that everyone loves, but no one respects? Join Kim and Jason as they address a pressing question from a production supervisor struggling with their team's lack of accountability. Learn the importance of sharing personal stories, soliciting feedback, and giving timely criticism, all while remembering that accountability is an act of kindness. If you're struggling with setting boundaries and holding people accountable, we've got your back. Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast. Episode Links: Transcript Why Being a “Cool Boss” Backfires — And What to Do Instead Stuck In a Ruinous Empathy Rut 5 | 11 Navigating Workplace Tensions: Stuck Between Ruinous Empathy and Obnoxious Aggression Managing Resistance: How to Reset Expectations With Challenging Direct Reports Connect: Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Bluesky Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Kim and Jason introduce a listener's question from a self-described “too nice” boss. (00:01:23) The Difference Between Nice and Kind The distinction between being "nice" and being "kind" in leadership. (00:03:13) Holding People Accountable How accountability is a core leadership skill, not an act of cruelty. (00:06:33) The Cost of Avoiding Accountability Why Leadership requires addressing difficult behaviors early. (00:11:39) Two Kinds of Respect: Earned vs. Given The two definitions of respect and how managers can earn it. (00:14:45) Emotional Labor of Leadership How management is giving more than you get—by design. (00:19:16) Confusing Strictness with Respect Challenging the misconception that punishment creates respect. (00:23:45) Holding Yourself Accountable Using vulnerability to open a dialogue and reset expectations. (00:25:44) Share Your Radical Candor Story Sharing personal stories to introduce a cultural reset. (00:28:27) Create a Shared Culture and Vocabulary Advice on resetting workplace culture and team alignment. (00:32:26) Radical Candor Tips Actionable steps for building a culture of Radical Candor. (00:33:24) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Keel Two Kinds of Death, Two Kinds of Life John 12:24-26, Luke 9:24, Revelation 21:5, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Galatians 2:20, Acts 9:3-4, 15-16, John 21:17-19, Psalm 30:1-2, Colossians 2:11-12 website: jacobswell.church facebook: jacobswellkc twitter: @jacobswell
The world's peace cannot compare with the supernatural peace that Jesus offers.
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The second Sunday of Easter - Pastor James Pierce
Morey Sullivan is a legend in his own time. He brought the band that Hank Thompson later dubbed The Brazos Valley Boys - and they are still playing good music today!Join us down at Good Time Charlee's in Pawhuska, Oklahoma as Morey Sullivan and host, Kelly Hurd, talk about how it all began with Hank Thompson and where it's all headed today!Also, Hank Thompson's Brazos Valley Boys will be playing at the 2025 Pawhuska Western Swing Festival the weekend of November 14-15. Find out more at PawhuskaWesternSwingFestival.com!CallingToTheGood.com
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What if the reason you don't feel “happy” isn't because something is wrong with you… but because you've been chasing the wrong kind of happiness?In this episode, we're exploring the powerful difference between Small h happiness — those quick, feel-good moments — and Big H happiness, the deeper, more meaningful kind that comes from purpose, connection, and fulfillment.Spoiler: Big H happiness doesn't always feel good. In fact, sometimes it feels hard. And that's exactly why so many moms wonder, “Why don't I feel happy, even when I'm doing everything I'm supposed to?”If you've ever felt like:You're doing all the “right” things, but still feel unfulfilled…You keep chasing feel-good moments, only to end up back in the same emotional rut…You want your life to feel more meaningful, but don't know how to get there……this episode is for you.
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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." Today, we delve into the compelling concept of what it means to be a Christian – a question that sparks a fascinating discussion on the dichotomy between list makers and storytellers. Inspired by the insights of Dr. Rodney Reeves, Michael and AJ Denson explore themes from Michael's book, "Sacred Attachment," emphasizing the importance of moving beyond doctrines and commandments to embrace a vibrant, embodied faith. Join us as we unpack the profound invitation to experience God not just through belief but through the intimate storytelling of our journey with Him. Whether you're a steadfast list maker or a passionate storyteller, this episode is a clarion call to lean into the heart of spiritual life, where love and relationship triumph over rigid adherence to theological checklists. ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
500. Thank you, thank you , thank you for walking this long road with us. In this episode of Voxology, Mike and Tim reflect on the journey of their podcast as they celebrate their 500th episode. They express gratitude to their community and discuss the challenges of navigating cultural issues and the complexities of faith in today's world. The conversation then delves into the existence of different interpretations of Christianity and the role of the church in addressing societal issues, emphasizing the need for clarity in understanding the teachings of Jesus amidst a landscape of competing narratives. They discuss the intersection of faith and politics, emphasizing the need for the church to engage in political discourse while remaining true to the teachings of Jesus. Further, Mike and Tim explore the importance of listening to marginalized voices, particularly black women, and the role of the church in advocating for justice and truth in a complex world. The discussion also delves into the concept of cruciformity, contrasting two distinct interpretations of Christianity and the implications for believers today. The dialogue culminates in a reflection on how to navigate the complexities of modern Christianity while remaining true to the teachings of Jesus. Chapters 00:00 - Celebrating 500 Episodes: A Journey of Reflection 06:22 - Navigating Cultural Challenges: The Weight of Current Events 17:54 - The Clash of Christianities: Understanding Different Perspectives 25:24 - Government and Faith: The Role of the Church in Society 28:39 - The Empire Playbook and Political Christianity 30:55 - The Church's Role in Politics and Justice 32:59 - Truth Telling in a Complicated World 34:57 - Listening to Marginalized Voices 39:31 - Cruciformity and the Nature of Jesus 47:26 - The Distinction Between Two Christianities 54:31 - The Cross as a Way of Life 56:18 - Understanding Greatness in the Kingdom 58:17 - The Journey to Jerusalem 01:00:07 - The Nature of True Greatness 01:02:02 - The Son of Man's Mission 01:04:45 - Discernment vs. Judgment in Christianity 01:06:56 - Clarifying the Center of Christianity 01:10:48 - Serving the Marginalized 01:12:36 - Navigating Cultural Distractions 01:16:30 - The Call to a Cruciform Life As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy
As we finish James chapter 3, Rob preaches on the importance of pursuing God and his wisdom. Ultimately, we have two choices: to seek and pray for His wisdom and peace - or to allow the world's wisdom to leave us feeling unfulfilled.
Season 3, Episode 12 w/ Ryan Stephens
By Sanford Beattie - The Bible tells us we must be patient for the coming of Christ, enduring to the end. But that is not the most important patience it expects of us. Of even greater importance is that we be patient with one another, as God has been patient with us.
James anchors the main theme of the whole epistle: that godly virtue will always supplement genuine faith. One cannot exist without the other. Such as a body is lifeless without the spirit, faith is lifeless without works. Therefore, works, specifically works that align with God's will through the life of the believer (or lack thereof), offer a true test of genuine faith.
What is the third seal in Revelation 6 really about? Why did the lifespan of people change after the flood? What is the purpose of the gift of tongues? My wife and I have both been diagnosed with cancer. How can we find peace?
What is the third seal in Revelation 6 really about? Why did the lifespan of people change after the flood? What is the purpose of the gift of tongues? My wife and I have both been diagnosed with cancer. How can we find peace? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Withstanding the Tests" James 1:9-12 1 | The Rich Poor (v. 9) Two Kinds of Irony in Scripture a. Retributive irony (God punishes people by the very means of their own sin b. Redemptive Irony-(The faithful appear to be cursed, but as they persevere in faith, they are really in the midst of being blessed). 2 | The Poor Rich (v. 10-11) 3 | The Eternally Rich (v. 12)
God's Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, and today's edition of The Bible Study Hour will brighten your way. Stay tuned now to hear the classic Bible teaching of Dr. James Montgomery Boice. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
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The free livestreams for AI Engineer Summit are now up! Please hit the bell to help us appease the algo gods. We're also announcing a special Online Track later today.Today's Deep Research episode is our last in our series of AIE Summit preview podcasts - thanks for following along with our OpenAI, Portkey, Pydantic, Bee, and Bret Taylor episodes, and we hope you enjoy the Summit! Catch you on livestream.Everybody's going deep now. Deep Work. Deep Learning. DeepMind. If 2025 is the Year of Agents, then the 2020s are the Decade of Deep.While “LLM-powered Search” is as old as Perplexity and SearchGPT, and open source projects like GPTResearcher and clones like OpenDeepResearch exist, the difference with “Deep Research” products is they are both “agentic” (loosely meaning that an LLM decides the next step in a workflow, usually involving tools) and bundling custom-tuned frontier models (custom tuned o3 and Gemini 1.5 Flash).The reception to OpenAI's Deep Research agent has been nothing short of breathless:"Deep Research is the best public-facing AI product Google has ever released. It's like having a college-educated researcher in your pocket." - Jason Calacanis“I have had [Deep Research] write a number of ten-page papers for me, each of them outstanding. I think of the quality as comparable to having a good PhD-level research assistant, and sending that person away with a task for a week or two, or maybe more. Except Deep Research does the work in five or six minutes.” - Tyler Cowen“Deep Research is one of the best bargains in technology.” - Ben Thompson“my very approximate vibe is that it can do a single-digit percentage of all economically valuable tasks in the world, which is a wild milestone.” - sama“Using Deep Research over the past few weeks has been my own personal AGI moment. It takes 10 mins to generate accurate and thorough competitive and market research (with sources) that previously used to take me at least 3 hours.” - OAI employee“It's like a bazooka for the curious mind” - Dan Shipper“Deep research can be seen as a new interface for the internet, in addition to being an incredible agent… This paradigm will be so powerful that in the future, navigating the internet manually via a browser will be "old-school", like performing arithmetic calculations by hand.” - Jason Wei“One notable characteristic of Deep Research is its extreme patience. I think this is rapidly approaching “superhuman patience”. One realization working on this project was that intelligence and patience go really well together.” - HyungWon“I asked it to write a reference Interaction Calculus evaluator in Haskell. A few exchanges later, it gave me a complete file, including a parser, an evaluator, O(1) interactions and everything. The file compiled, and worked on my test inputs. There are some minor issues, but it is mostly correct. So, in about 30 minutes, o3 performed a job that would take me a day or so.” - Victor Taelin“Can confirm OpenAI Deep Research is quite strong. In a few minutes it did what used to take a dozen hours. The implications to knowledge work is going to be quite profound when you just ask an AI Agent to perform full tasks for you and come back with a finished result.” - Aaron Levie“Deep Research is genuinely useful” - Gary MarcusWith the advent of “Deep Research” agents, we are now routinely asking models to go through 100+ websites and generate in-depth reports on any topic. The Deep Research revolution has hit the AI scene in the last 2 weeks: * Dec 11th: Gemini Deep Research (today's guest!) rolls out with Gemini Advanced* Feb 2nd: OpenAI releases Deep Research* Feb 3rd: a dozen “Open Deep Research” clones launch* Feb 5th: Gemini 2.0 Flash GA* Feb 15th: Perplexity launches Deep Research * Feb 17th: xAI launches Deep SearchIn today's episode, we welcome Aarush Selvan and Mukund Sridhar, the lead PM and tech lead for Gemini Deep Research, the originators of the entire category. We asked detailed questions from inspiration to implementation, why they had to finetune a special model for it instead of using the standard Gemini model, how to run evals for them, and how to think about the distribution of use cases. (We also have an upcoming Gemini 2 episode with our returning first guest Logan Kilpatrick so stay tuned
James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “We need two kinds of faith.” In this episode, Smith talks about the two kinds of faith we need to have as defined by the author C.S. Lewis. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree […] The post Two Kinds of Faith appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
There are two kinds of people in the world, those who are in the game and those are not. A good plan all the way from Texas to solve the problem at 38th and Chicago. UK Failed Academy finds 220 triggers in Shakespeare. Scientific American, the oldest magazine in the country, believes climate change can be fixed by more feminism. Everything you wanted to know about the car on stage at Super Bowl halftime. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Opening statements underway in trial for Feeding our Future executive, co-defendantScott County Attorney's Office: St. Paul officers actions in Belle Plaine shooting were justifiedVance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump's agenda faces legal pushback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There are two kinds of people in the world, those who are in the game and those are not. A good plan all the way from Texas to solve the problem at 38th and Chicago. UK Failed Academy finds 220 triggers in Shakespeare. Scientific American, the oldest magazine in the country, believes climate change can be fixed by more feminism. Everything you wanted to know about the car on stage at Super Bowl halftime. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Opening statements underway in trial for Feeding our Future executive, co-defendant Scott County Attorney's Office: St. Paul officers actions in Belle Plaine shooting were justified Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump's agenda faces legal pushback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We all know that in order for a business to be sustainable, it has to be profitable. We need financial margin in order to deal with the unexpected expenses and events, provide opportunities for others, fund growth as needed, and yes, pay ourselves! But what other kinds of margin are there in the cafe that can be just as important? Today on Shift Break we will be talking about why you need to maintain margin both in you finances and also with your energy and focus. In order to even begin benefiting from a thriving coffee shop, you and your people need to personally thrive. Be sure to listen to the episodes linked below... Related episodes: 436: Stop Burn Out! and Make Work Effortless w/ Greg McKeown | Best Selling Author “Effortless” 258 : Prioritizing your Mental Health in the New Year w/ Dr. Lara Pence 341: How to Think About Success INTERESTED IN CONSULTING AND COACHING? If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now: https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min Thank you to out sponsors! Everything you need for back of the house operations https://rattleware.qualitybystainless.com/ The best and most revered espresso machines on the planet: www.lamarzoccousa.com
Unity Without Compromise with Dr. Steven LaTulippe – If you could summarize the “Two Kinds” list into just one phrase, what descriptors would you choose? Maybe there are only two kinds of people in the world: those who compromise and those who don't. That's how I'd summarize the list. Uncompromisers and compromisers. Which are you? Who do you more closely resemble, Gavin Newsom or Donald Trump?
“‘I don’t know whether he is a sinner,’ the man replied. ‘But I know this: I was blind, and now I can see!’” (John 9:25 NLT) Jesus and His disciples encountered a man who had been blind his entire life. The disciples asked the Lord, “Why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” (verse 2 NLT). That may seem like an odd question about someone who had been blind since birth. But some Jewish people believed that it was possible for unborn babies to sin in the womb. Whatever prompted their question, for the disciples, the man’s blindness was an abstract theological puzzle. They had no real compassion for him. They lacked humility, empathy, and concern. Jesus did not. He explained that the man’s blindness wasn’t the result of his or his parents’ sin. In fact, the man’s blindness gave God an opportunity to work in his life in a way that sighted people would never experience. The apostle Paul makes a similar point in 2 Corinthians 12. Paul had some kind of disability or affliction that hindered his work. He called it a “thorn in my flesh.” Three times he asked God to remove it from him. And three times God said no. “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT). Our flaws and weaknesses can bring us closer to God if we look at them from the right perspective. They remind us that we need Him. They encourage us to depend on Him. Jesus showed the power of God in the man’s life in a hands-on way. The man’s blindness wasn’t an abstract theological concept to Him. He spit on the ground, made mud with His saliva, and rubbed it on the man’s eyes. He told him to wash off the mud in the pool of Siloam. And when the man did, he could see! The Light of the world led the man out of his literal darkness. You can probably guess on which day of the week the healing occurred: the Sabbath. When the Jewish leaders heard about it, they were—again—outraged. How dare Jesus ignore their religious rules to change someone’s life forever by giving him the ability to see for the first time! Some Pharisees argued that Jesus couldn’t possibly have been sent by God because He worked on the Sabbath. (The man may have been healed of his physical blindness, but their spiritual blindness was still a huge obstacle.) Other Pharisees rightly argued that an ordinary sinner couldn’t perform such a miraculous healing. Things got so absurd that the religious leaders sent for the man’s parents and tried to get them to admit that their son hadn’t been blind at all. The parents carefully avoided the matter. They had been told that anyone who even suggested that Jesus was the Messiah would be kicked out of the synagogue. So the leaders again sent for the formerly blind man. They tried to get him to admit that he’d been healed by an ordinary sinner and not the Messiah. “If this man were not from God, he couldn’t have done it,” the man replied in verse 33 (NLT). The outraged religious leaders threw him out of the synagogue. Their unwillingness to see Jesus for who He really was clouded their judgment in practically every other area of their lives. They couldn’t see—or admit—the obvious. Their pride kept them in spiritual darkness. They had no interest in the light. — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let this Christmas be the time when you ponder what it means — what it costs — to worship and follow Jesus, the Messiah.
There are two kinds of climate hysteria, one represented by Bill Gates, the other represented by people with signs in their yards. It's no wonder the world climate beggars went to Baku. Listen to Mpls council Jason Chavez on a proposed new labor board. According to the Failed Academy, this country and everything in it should not exist. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:Couple arrested in Minnesota alleged to be behind $1M Lululemon theft conspiracyKen Martin throws his hat into the ring for DNC chair Russia threatens US with 'nuclear war by Christmas' in chilling WW3 warning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There are two kinds of climate hysteria, one represented by Bill Gates, the other represented by people with signs in their yards. It's no wonder the world climate beggars went to Baku. Listen to Mpls council Jason Chavez on a proposed new labor board. According to the Failed Academy, this country and everything in it should not exist. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Couple arrested in Minnesota alleged to be behind $1M Lululemon theft conspiracy Ken Martin throws his hat into the ring for DNC chair Russia threatens US with 'nuclear war by Christmas' in chilling WW3 warning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices