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In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 13th December 2025, Michael answers on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-28fdad73f40a6ca37f63b4d17c05e09e{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-28fdad73f40a6ca37f63b4d17c05e09e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-28fdad73f40a6ca37f63b4d17c05e09e .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 03 – January 01Revelation 3:1-6 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – January 01 Revelation 3:1-6 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/03-0101db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Revelation 3 Letter to the Church in Sardis 1 To the messenger of the church in Sardis write: The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: I know your works. You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what is left, which is about to die, for I have found that your works are not complete in the sight of my God. 3 Therefore remember what you received and heard. Hold on to it and repent! If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come upon you. 4 Yet you have a few names in Sardis, people who have not defiled their clothes. They will walk with me in white clothing, for they are worthy. 5 The one who is victorious in this way [1] will be clothed in white clothing. I certainly will not erase his name from the Book of Life, and I will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels. 6 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Footnotes Revelation 3:5 Some witnesses to the text read he or this one instead of in this way. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-65b785c0db25aefd639c228c1e5ed58a{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-65b785c0db25aefd639c228c1e5ed58a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-65b785c0db25aefd639c228c1e5ed58a .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 31Revelation 2:18-29 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 31 Revelation 2:18-29 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1231db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Revelation 2 Letter to the Church in Thyatira 18 To the messenger of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God, whose eyes are like fiery flames and whose feet are like polished bronze, says this: 19 I know your works and love and faith and service, as well as your patient endurance, and that you are doing more now than you did at first. 20 But I have this against you: You allow that woman Jezebel, the one who calls herself a prophetess, to deceive my servants and to teach them to commit sexual immorality and eat things offered to idols. 21 I gave her time to repent, but she is not willing to repent of her sexual immorality. 22 Look, I am going to throw her onto a bed and throw those who commit adultery with her into great suffering, if they do not repent of her [1] works. 23 And I will put her children to death. And all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds, and that I will give to each of you according to your works. 24 To the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to this teaching, who do not know Satan's “deep things,” as they call them, I say that I will not lay any other burden on you. 25 Only hold fast to what you have until I come. 26 To the one who is victorious and continues to do my works until the end, I will give him authority over the nations, 27 and he will rule them with an iron staff and shatter them like clay pots, 28 just as I myself have received authority from my Father. I will also give him the morning star. 29 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Footnotes Revelation 2:22 Some witnesses to the text read their. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 7th December 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

Sundance feature programmer Ania Trzebiatowska joins the show to talk about curation as craft, responsibility, and intuition. From her roots in Poland to running Krakow's Off Camera festival, working in acquisitions at Visit Films, and programming U.S. and world documentary features at Sundance, Ania reflects on how taste is formed and why being pleasantly surprised when viewing submissions still matters most.We discuss the realities filmmakers obsess over, including who you know, timing, marketplace “success,” and why Vimeo analytics do not tell the full story. Ania breaks down what actually happens behind the scenes at Sundance, how programmers balance limited slots with thousands of film submissions, and why being the right fit matters more than trends or agendas.She shares why festivals need balance between urgent, heavy films and work that is entertaining, humane, and emotionally alive. Drawing from examples like André Is an Idiot and Gleason, Ania explains how character-driven storytelling can carry even the most difficult subjects. Advice to filmmakers: do your research, be clear about what you are making, and remember that programmers are rooting for you, even when the answer might still be no.What Movies Are You Watching? Listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature The Past Present Feature Film Festival - Nov. 20-22, 2026 in Hollywood, CA - Submit at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-735995925390297f16d8b5e92cfdbbd5{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-735995925390297f16d8b5e92cfdbbd5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-735995925390297f16d8b5e92cfdbbd5 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 30Revelation 2:8-17 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 30 Revelation 2:8-17 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1230db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Revelation 2 Letter to the Church in Smyrna 8 To the messenger of the church in Smyrna write: The First and the Last, who was dead and came to life again, says this: 9 I know [1] your suffering and your poverty—but you are rich. And I know the blasphemy that comes from those who say they are Jews but are not; rather, they are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear anything that [2] you are about to suffer. Look, the Devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you will be tested, and you will suffer for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death. Letter to the Church in Pergamum 12 To the messenger of the church in Pergamum write: The one who has the sharp, two-edged sword says this: 13 I know [3] where you live—where the throne of Satan is. And I know that you hold fast to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me even in the days when Antipas, my faithful witness, [4] was put to death near you, the place where Satan lives. 14 But I have a few things against you: You have some people there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who instructed Balak to put a stumbling block in front of the children of Israel so that they would eat things offered to idols and commit sexual immorality. 15 Likewise, you also have some people who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. 16 Therefore, [5] repent! If not, I will come to you soon, and I will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 17 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious I will give some of the hidden manna. [6] I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, which no one will know except the one who receives it. Footnotes Revelation 2:9 A few witnesses to the text add your works. Revelation 2:10 Some witnesses to the text read Do not fear what. Revelation 2:13 A few witnesses to the text add your works and. Revelation 2:13 Or martyr Revelation 2:16 Some witnesses to the text omit Therefore. Revelation 2:17 A few witnesses to the text add to eat. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-68849d3c772a1752e164ae96ad1cc02b{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-68849d3c772a1752e164ae96ad1cc02b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-68849d3c772a1752e164ae96ad1cc02b .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 29Revelation 2:1-7 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 29 Revelation 2:1-7 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1229db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Revelation 2 Letter to the Church in Ephesus 1 To the messenger of the church in Ephesus write: The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven gold lampstands, says this: 2 I know your works, your [1] labor, and your patient endurance, and that you are not able to tolerate evil people. You have tested those who say they are apostles, but are not, and have found them to be liars. 3 Indeed, you do have patient endurance. You have endured hardships on account of my name and have not become weary. 4 But I have this against you: You have forsaken your first love. [2] 5 Remember, therefore, the state from which you have fallen! Repent and do the works you did at first. Otherwise I will come to you [3] and remove your lampstand from its place, if you do not repent. 6 But you do have this: You hate the actions of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious I will give the privilege to eat from the tree of life, which is in [4] the paradise of God. Footnotes Revelation 2:2 Some witnesses to the text omit your. Revelation 2:4 Or You have lost the love you had at first Revelation 2:5 A few witnesses to the text add quickly. Revelation 2:7 A few witnesses to the text add the middle of. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1C-unZXbeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2

Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1C-unZXbeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2

Preacher: Sam Powers Zephaniah 3:14-17 Zephaniah 3:14-17 | The King in Your Midst from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Special Guest: Sam Powers.

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-bdcfe9de08060bf68e8e81dcafe29f78{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-bdcfe9de08060bf68e8e81dcafe29f78 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-bdcfe9de08060bf68e8e81dcafe29f78 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 28Revelation 1:9-20 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 28 Revelation 1:9-20 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1228db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Revelation 1 God Tells John to Write Down What He Sees 9 I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingship and patient endurance in Jesus, [1] was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony about Jesus. [2] 10 I was in spirit on the Lord's Day, and I heard a loud voice behind me, like a trumpet, 11 saying, “Write what you see on a scroll and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.” Jesus Appears 12 I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me. When I turned, I saw seven gold lampstands, 13 and among the lampstands was one like a son of man. He was clothed with a robe that reached to his feet, and around his chest he wore a gold sash. 14 His head and his hair were white, like white wool or like snow. His eyes were like blazing flames. 15 His feet were like polished bronze being refined in a furnace. His voice was like the roar of many waters. 16 He held seven stars in his right hand. A sharp two-edged sword was coming out of his mouth. His face was shining as the sun shines in all its brightness. 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He placed his right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last— 18 the Living One. I was dead and, see, I am alive forever and ever! I also hold the keys of death and hell. [3] 19 “So write what you have seen, both those things that are and those that will take place after this. 20 “The mystery of the seven stars, which you saw in my right hand, and the seven gold lampstands is this: The seven stars are the messengers of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.” Footnotes Revelation 1:9 Some witnesses to the text read Christ. Revelation 1:9 A few witnesses to the text add Christ. Revelation 1:18 Greek hades #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

The Prophetic Weight of Blessing: From Jacob to Yeshua When Jacob crossed his hands to bless Ephraim and Manasseh, he established more than family tradition. He created a legal pattern of adoption and inheritance that would echo through Israel's entire story. By elevating Joseph's sons to tribal status alongside his own children, Jacob demonstrated how Yahweh chooses the unexpected and adopts the outsider into covenant promises. Moses continued this pattern before his death, blessing each tribe with prophetic declarations that commissioned them for their destiny. These weren't sentimental farewells but authoritative words releasing spiritual inheritance to the next generation. Yeshua fulfills this same pattern when He commissions us before His ascension. His mission specifically targeted the lost sheep of Israel, particularly the scattered northern tribes who had lost their identity among the nations. Through Mashiach, we receive adoption as sons and daughters, gaining full inheritance rights in the commonwealth of Israel. The Great Commission mirrors Jacob's blessing and Moses' charge. Yeshua transfers authority, releases inheritance, and sends us to gather the scattered. We participate in restoring all twelve tribes and bringing the nations into covenant relationship with Yahweh. Like Ephraim before us, we're called to be doubly fruitful, bearing witness until every lost sheep hears the Shepherd's voice.   watch on Youtube here:  https://youtu.be/MCmtj22PWmQ Check it out on Vimeo here:  www.vimeo.com/ruach Have you read the Parsha yet? Check out the portion read by Will Spires  here: https://youtu.be/bDBmroxX8ww?si=Qy2qhnhDm_QMEtg9  If these have been a blessing to you, please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate    If you like this video and would like to know more about Ruach Ministries International you can check us out on many venues: website: www.RuachOnline.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuachMinistries Twitter: @RuachTweets Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/Ruach YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/theruachlife Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruachminintl Podcast Hub, Main site: https://stone2flesh.podbean.com/ iHeart  https://ihr.fm/3VmLpyt Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3PXP8Bp  Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3jnsqX2 Spotify https://spoti.fi/3C71u4i Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/3jrcTp7 & Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Ruach

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-8009b255209f67220591752f8d3e0ae1{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-8009b255209f67220591752f8d3e0ae1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-8009b255209f67220591752f8d3e0ae1 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 27Revelation 1:1-8 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 27 Revelation 1:1-8 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1227db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Revelation 1 Introduction 1 The revelation from Jesus Christ that God gave him to show his servants the things that must soon take place. Christ expressed this revelation by means of symbols sent [1] through his angel to his servant John. 2 John spoke as a witness to the word of God and to the testimony about [2] Jesus Christ, that is, to everything he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy and blessed are those who hear it and hold on to the things written in it, because the time is near. Greeting 4 John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: [3] Grace to you and peace from him who is, who was, and who is coming, and from the seven spirits that are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed [4] us from our sins by his own blood 6 and made us a kingdom and priests to God his Father—to him be the glory and the power forever. Amen. 7 Look, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. And all the nations of the earth will mourn because of him. Yes. Amen. 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” [5] says the Lord God, the one who is, and who was, and who is coming, the Almighty. Footnotes Revelation 1:1 Or Christ communicated these things by sending them Revelation 1:2 Or of Revelation 1:4 Here Asia refers to the Roman province of Asia (located in what is now Turkey), not the continent of Asia. Revelation 1:5 Some witnesses to the text read washed. (“Witnesses to the text” mentioned in footnotes may include Greek manuscripts, lectionaries, translations, and quotations in the church fathers.) Revelation 1:8 Some witnesses to the text add the Beginning and the End. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

The perspective you take will determine your destiny.If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.orgSermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo.Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) EST at www.ForestLake.Church

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-8985654a25fb895f141966c0ae8cc7d2{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-8985654a25fb895f141966c0ae8cc7d2 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-8985654a25fb895f141966c0ae8cc7d2 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 26Psalm 148 – 150 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 26 Psalm 148 – 150 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1226db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Psalm 148 Praise Him, All Creation 1 Praise the Lord. [1] Praise From the Heavens Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him in the heights. 2 Praise him, all his angels. Praise him, all his armies. 3 Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all you bright stars. 4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters which are above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the name of the Lord, because he commanded, and they were created. 6 He caused them to stand forever and ever. He gave a decree, and it will not pass away. Praise From the Earth 7 Praise the Lord from the earth, great sea creatures and all the depths, 8 fire and hail, snow and fog, storm winds that obey his word, 9 mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, 10 wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds, 11 kings of the earth and all peoples, officials and all judges on earth, 12 young men and also young women, old people with young people. 13 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted. His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. 14 He has raised up a horn [2] for his people— the praise of all his favored ones— for the children of Israel, the people close to him. Praise the Lord. Psalm 149 Praise Him, All His People 1 Praise the Lord. [3] The Church Triumphant Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praise in the congregation of his favored ones. 2 Let Israel rejoice in its Maker. Let the people of Zion celebrate for their King. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing. With hand drum and lyre let them make music to him. 4 For the Lord is pleased with his people. He adorns the humble with salvation. 5 Let those he favors rejoice in honor. Let them shout for joy on their beds. The Church Militant 6 May high praise of God be in their throats, and a two-edged sword in their hands, 7 to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples, 8 to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with iron shackles, 9 to carry out the judgment written against them. This is the glory of all his favored people. Praise the Lord. Psalm 150 Praise the Lord! 1 Praise the Lord. [4] Where? Praise God in his sanctuary. Praise him in the expanse that shows his might. Why? 2 Praise him for his acts of power. Praise him according to his abundant greatness. How? 3 Praise him with a blast of the ram's horn. Praise him with the harp and the lyre. 4 Praise him with hand drums and dancing. Praise him with the strings and the flute. 5 Praise him with the sounding cymbals. Praise him with loud cymbals. Who? 6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Footnotes Psalm 148:1 Hebrew hallelu Yah Psalm 148:14 The word horn is a reference to power. Here it refers to the Messiah. Psalm 149:1 Hebrew hallelu Yah Psalm 150:1 Hebrew hallelu Yah #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what's ripe for rediscovery. The third year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of 2016 in 2026, subscribe to our Patreon here for as little as $1 a month. In the latest episode, I catch up with one of my guys, writer/director Night Owls, and the co-host of Light the Fuse—The Official MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE podcast, Charles Hood, to ring the Danny Boyle bell and discuss STEVE JOBS.CHARLES HOOD is a writer/director. He directed and co-wrote the film Night Owls, which is currently streaming on HBO Max and Kanopy. It's also on demand on DirecTV and Spectrum, or you can rent it on other VOD platforms. He also directed the movie A Nasty Piece of Work, which is part of Blumhouse's Into the Dark series and is streaming on Hulu. Check out more of his work on Vimeo.Twitter: @charlesh00dInstagram: @charlesh00dOne Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-1a22894841f28e2b67f92cbfde1152c9{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-1a22894841f28e2b67f92cbfde1152c9 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-1a22894841f28e2b67f92cbfde1152c9 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 25Psalm 147 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 25 Psalm 147 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1225db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Psalm 147 Praise Him for Providing for His People The Creator Restores His People 1 Praise the Lord. [1] How good it is to make music to our God. Yes, praise is pleasant and fitting! 2 The one who builds Jerusalem is the Lord. He assembles the outcasts of Israel. 3 He is the one who heals the brokenhearted and who bandages their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by name. 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power. To his understanding there is no limit. 6 The one who sustains the humble is the Lord. He pushes the wicked down to the ground. The Creator Loves His People 7 Respond to the Lord with thanksgiving. Make music to our God on the lyre. 8 He is the one who covers the sky with clouds. He determines rain for the earth. He makes grass sprout on the mountains. 9 He gives their food to the cattle and to the young ravens when they call. 10 He is not impressed by the strength of the horse. He is not pleased with the legs of a man. 11 The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, those who wait for his mercy. The Creator Reveals His Word 12 Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem. Praise your God, O Zion, 13 because he strengthens the bars on your gates. He blesses your children within you. 14 He brings peace to your borders. He satisfies you with the best wheat. 15 He sends his message to the earth. His word runs swiftly. 16 He gives snow like wool. He scatters frost like ashes. 17 He sends his hail like pieces of bread. Who can stand in the face of his cold winds? 18 He sends his word, and the ice melts. He breathes on the snow. [2] The waters flow. [3] 19 He reveals his words to Jacob, his statutes and his judgments to Israel. 20 He has not done this for any other nation. They do not know his judgments. Praise the Lord. Footnotes Psalm 147:1 Hebrew hallelu Yah Psalm 147:18 Or he sends his wind on them Psalm 147:18 The words ice and snow are added to clarify the antecedents. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

This weekend, we're exploring the faithfulness of Simeon and Anna to learn that waiting on God is an active process of following the Holy Spirit's leading and responding to the arrival of the Messiah with worship and praise.Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1C-unZXbeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2

This weekend, we're exploring the faithfulness of Simeon and Anna to learn that waiting on God is an active process of following the Holy Spirit's leading and responding to the arrival of the Messiah with worship and praise.Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1C-unZXbeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-5d37626f51f1facc63118464eef943e3{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-5d37626f51f1facc63118464eef943e3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-5d37626f51f1facc63118464eef943e3 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 24Psalm 146 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 24 Psalm 146 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1224db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Psalm 146 Praise Him for Protection Praise for Protection 1 Praise the Lord. [1] A Lifetime of Praise Praise the Lord, O my soul. 2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will make music to my God as long as I exist. No Help in Humans 3 Do not trust in human helpers, [2] in a mortal man who cannot save you. 4 His spirit departs. He returns to the ground he came from. On that day, his plans have perished. Help in the Lord 5 Blessed is everyone who has the God of Jacob as his help. His hope is in the Lord his God, 6     the Maker of heaven and earth,     the sea, and everything which is in them. He is the one who stays faithful forever. 7 He obtains justice for the oppressed. He gives food to the hungry. The Lord releases prisoners. 8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down. The Lord loves the righteous. 9 The Lord watches over the aliens. The fatherless and the widow he sustains, but he turns aside the way of the wicked. An Eternity for Praise 10 The Lord reigns forever. Your God, O Zion, rules for all generations. Praise the Lord. Footnotes Psalm 146:1 Hebrew hallelu Yah Psalm 146:3 The Hebrew word refers to rich people who have the willingness and the means to help the needy. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-460fafd016c547c21a8db18d93408ae4{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-460fafd016c547c21a8db18d93408ae4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-460fafd016c547c21a8db18d93408ae4 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 23Psalm 145 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 23 Psalm 145 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1223db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Psalm 145 The Lord Is Worthy of Praise Heading A song of praise. By David. Praise 1 I will exalt you, my God, the King, and I will bless your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever. Proclamation of His Greatness 3 Great is the Lord and worthy of great praise, and there are no limits to the extent of his greatness. Praise 4 One generation will praise your deeds to another, and they will declare your mighty acts. 5 I will contemplate the glorious splendor of your majesty and the accounts of your wonderful works. 6 Then they will speak about the power of your awesome works, and I will tell about your great deeds. 7 They will pour forth the memory of your abundant goodness and sing loudly about your righteousness. Proclamation of His Grace 8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and great in mercy. 9 The Lord is good to all. His compassion extends over all he has made. Praise 10 Everyone you have made will thank you, O Lord, and the ones you favor will bless you. 11 They will tell about the glory of your kingdom, and they will speak about your might, 12 to make known his might to the children of Adam, to make known the glorious splendor of his kingdom. Proclamation of His Kingdom 13 Your kingdom is a kingdom for all ages, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is faithful to all his words and merciful toward all he has made. [1] 14 The Lord lifts up all who fall, and he supports all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look eagerly to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. 16 He opens his hand, and he satisfies the desire of every living thing. [2] 17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and merciful toward all that he has made. 18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. 19 He grants the desire of those who fear him. He hears their cry and saves them. 20 The Lord watches over all who love him, but he will destroy all the wicked. Praise 21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord. Let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever. Footnotes Psalm 145:13 The second half of verse 13 does not appear in the Hebrew text, but it is in the Greek version of the Old Testament and a Dead Sea Scroll. Psalm 145:16 Switching back and forth between second and third person verbs and pronouns is common in psalms. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-9928555eacb0368c88eea9190ddc9840{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-9928555eacb0368c88eea9190ddc9840 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-9928555eacb0368c88eea9190ddc9840 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 22Psalm 144 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 22 Psalm 144 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1222db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Psalm 144 A Prayer for the Nation Heading By David. Praise 1 Blessed be the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war. 2 He shows me mercy. He is my stronghold, my high fortress. He is my deliverer and my shield, so I take refuge in him. He subdues peoples [1] under me. Need 3 Lord, what is man that you notice him, the son of man that you consider him? 4 Man is like a breath. [2] His days are like a passing shadow. Petition 5 Lord, rip open your heavens and come down. Touch the mountains so that they smoke. 6 Send out lightning and scatter them. Shoot your arrows and rout them. 7 Reach down your hand from on high. Rescue me and snatch me from the mighty waters, from the hand of foreigners 8 whose mouths speak lies, who raise their right hands to a false oath. [3] Praise 9 God, I will sing a new song to you. On the ten-stringed harp I will make music to you, 10     to you who gives victory to kings,     to you who delivers David his servant from the evil sword. Petition 11 Rescue me and snatch me from the hand of foreigners     whose mouths speak lies,     who raise their right hands to a false oath. The Results of Victory 12 Then our sons in their youth will be like full-grown plants. Our daughters will be like corner pillars carved to decorate a palace. 13 Our storehouses will be filled with produce of every kind. Our flocks will increase by thousands, by tens of thousands in our countryside. 14 Our oxen will pull heavy loads. There will be no breaking through our walls, no exile into captivity, no cry of distress in our city squares. 15 How blessed are the people for whom this is so. How blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. Footnotes Psalm 144:2 Hebrew variant. The main Hebrew reading is my people. Psalm 144:4 Or vapor Psalm 144:8 Literally their right hand a right hand of falseness #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

This weekend, we're exploring the faithfulness of Simeon and Anna to learn that waiting on God is an active process of following the Holy Spirit's leading and responding to the arrival of the Messiah with worship and praise.Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1C-unZXbeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2

This weekend, we're exploring the faithfulness of Simeon and Anna to learn that waiting on God is an active process of following the Holy Spirit's leading and responding to the arrival of the Messiah with worship and praise.Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1C-unZXbeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Zechariah 9:9-11 Zechariah 9:9-11 | The Coming King Who Saves from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. THE HOPE OF A NEW GENERATION THE VICTORY OF THE KING THE KING ENTERS HIS HOUSE THE DAY OF CONQUEST IS COMING Zechariah 1:4 (ESV) Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets cried out, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, Return from your evil ways and from your evil deeds.' 1 Samuel 8:19–20 (ESV) “No! But there shall be a king over us, that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles.” Mark 10:45 (ESV) For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 11:11 ESV And he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. And when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. Matthew 26:28 (ESV) for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Ian Duguid The blood that would be shed to bring us peace was his blood. The righteous King had to die in place of his unrighteous followers, the Good Shepherd in place of his unfaithful flock, so that God could accomplish his eternal purposes. Revelation 19:11–16 (ESV) Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

Series: Romans ClassService: Sunday Bible StudyType: SermonSpeaker: Jacob DineenTo download this video, go directly to the video page on Vimeo by clicking the in-video title above.Look for the download button below the video there.If you feel this was beneficial to you, please like and share this video.

Series: N/AService: Sunday AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Jacob DineenTo download this video, go directly to the video page on Vimeo by clicking the in-video title above.Look for the download button below the video there.If you feel this was beneficial to you, please like and share this video.

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-cd65e285899102913924905c12ffa03d{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-cd65e285899102913924905c12ffa03d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-cd65e285899102913924905c12ffa03d .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 21Psalm 142 – 143 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 21 Psalm 142 – 143 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1221db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Psalm 142 When My Spirit Grows Faint Heading A maskil [1] by David. When he was in the cave. [2] A prayer. A Prayer for the Weary 1 With my voice I cry out to the Lord. With my voice I call to the Lord for mercy. 2 I pour out my complaint before him. I tell my distress before him. 3 When my spirit grows faint within me, you are the one who knows my course. On the path where I walk they have hidden a snare for me. 4 Look to my right and see. There is no one who recognizes me. There is no escape for me. No one cares about my life. 5 I cry out to you, Lord. I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” 6 Pay attention to my loud cry, because I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me, because they are too strong for me. 7 Set me free from my prison, so I can give thanks to your name. Then the righteous will gather around me, because you have accomplished your purpose for me. Psalm 143 Do Not Bring Your Servant Into Judgment Heading A psalm by David. Prayer for Forgiveness 1 Lord, hear my prayer. Give ear to my cry for mercy. In your faithfulness, answer me in your righteousness. 2 Do not bring charges against your servant, because no one living can be righteous before you. The Problem 3 For the enemy pursues my soul. He crushes my life to the ground. He makes me dwell in dark places like those long dead, 4 so my spirit grows faint inside me. Within me my heart is devastated. The Reason for Hope 5 I remember the days of long ago. I meditate on all your works, and I consider what your hands have done. 6 I spread out my hands to you. Interlude My soul thirsts for you like a weary land. The Prayer 7 Hurry! Answer me, Lord. My spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go down to the pit. 8 Let me hear about your mercy in the morning,     for I trust in you. Teach me the way that I should go,     for I lift up my soul to you. 9 Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord,     for I hide myself in you. 10 Teach me to do your will,     for you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level ground. 11 For the sake of your name, O Lord, preserve my life. In your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. 12 In your mercy, wipe out my enemies, and destroy all who threaten my life, for I am your servant. Footnotes Psalm 142:1 A maskil is a type of hymn. It means a song that makes one wise or a skillful song. Psalm 142:1 The cave at Adullam in 1 Samuel 22 or the cave at En Gedi in 1 Samuel 24 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

A theme that's dominated 2025 for me (and for many) has been price rises across many subscription-based platforms and services. My correspondence with companies has made clear that loyalty stands for very little. In fact, rather than being rewarded, longevity is increasingly exploited and monetised. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I share a year-in-review through the lens of price rises. The tipping point was an email from my podcast hosting company, Libsyn, announcing a 71 percent increase effective from January. It was the straw that broke this camel's back after a year of similar moves elsewhere. In the episode, I share exchanges with three companies that reveal how loyalty is no longer valued in itself, but engineered to extract profit from those of us who've become reliant on these platforms. https://youtu.be/qrmUSdGwcMs A Symptom of Enshittification Cory Doctorow describes the underlying trend as “Enshittification”, a form of platform decay visible in companies like Facebook, Amazon, Google, Apple, and Adobe. It's not a glitch, but a feature. Doctorow traces a familiar arc: platforms start by serving users well in order to grow. Once established, they pivot toward business customers, monetisation, and scale. Eventually, when users and businesses are sufficiently locked in, services are degraded for everyone so maximum value can be pulled out as quickly as possible. Disproportionate price rises are one symptom of this process, particularly in how companies treat long-standing customers. Lock-in is maintained through network effects (it's hard to leave when everyone else is still there), non-transferable data (your work can't easily be exported), and digital restrictions where purchases only function inside a single ecosystem. Music, books, films, and software are “owned” only as long as the platform allows it. In the name of convenience, we give ourselves over to these systems and become dependent on them. As the digital and physical worlds converge, this logic extends beyond apps and websites into cars, home devices, utilities, and infrastructure. At that point, this stops being a simple matter of consumer choice. Extraction is baked into the products themselves. We are quietly acclimatising to this new normal. It has crept in through corporate consolidation, weak enforcement of anti-trust legislation, and business models that no longer need to meaningfully consider customer relationships once a certain scale is reached. Abusing Trust, Need, and Loyalty Charlie Brooker has cited Enshittification as an influence on Common People, the opening episode of Black Mirror series seven. A couple sign up to a subscription-based medical intervention that escalates in cost, complexity, and dependency. Features are removed. Adverts are inserted. The stakes become existential. One particularly chilling moment sees Mike literally mutilating his own body for money via an OnlyFans-style platform, a stark symbolic image of how value is extracted from people once dependency is established. Price Rises for a “Valued Customer” Libsyn informed me they were raising the price of hosting A Quiet Night Inside No 9 by 71 percent. The justification was a familiar list of added features and growth opportunities, none of which were relevant to how we use the service. We don't want adverts or growth tools. We want reliable hosting and delivery. This exchange highlighted how much podcasting has changed since I joined Libsyn in 2009. Hosting platforms have increasingly positioned themselves as intermediaries between advertisers and podcasters. That relationship now takes precedence. Advertising is framed as a benefit to creators, while enabling hosts to raise prices and skim revenue from both usage fees and ad sales. Listeners, meanwhile, absorb longer ad breaks as the new normal. Is this stage two of Enshittification in the podcasting world? Note, I pledge never to put adverts on my audio podcasts. YouTube is the only exception, because Google inserts them regardless. ConvertKit and Paying for Features I Don't Want A similar logic played out with Kit, formerly ConvertKit. I chose it in 2016 because it was simple and reliable and have been a loyal user ever since. A price increase from $49 to $59 a month was justified by new automations and tools I didn't ask for or use. There is no way to opt out and pay less. The only concession offered was annual billing, which I pointed out mirrors poverty-tax logic: those without upfront capital pay more. Symptoms of a Failing Service Vimeo was the clearest example of platform decay from the inside. Storage rules changed midstream. Long-held assumptions were invalidated. Downgrading meant losing access to years of work. Retention efforts amounted to one-off discounts rather than meaningful alternatives. What stood out wasn't hostility, but indifference. Once a service reaches a certain size, individual relationships no longer seem to matter. Their response felt so extreme that I suspected deeper problems, which seemed to be confirmed when Bending Spoons acquired Vimeo in November. I'm glad I left when I did, though it's still inconvenient clearing up broken links and legacy embeds after fifteen years of use. WishList Member and a Different Choice Not all companies operate this way. WishList Member has honoured the price and feature set I signed up for over a decade ago. While new tiers exist, functionality hasn't been removed to force upgrades. This appears to be a deliberate choice, and it communicates something simple: long-term trust and loyalty matters more than short-term extraction. I’ll let you know if this situation changes… Growth Logic and the Limits of Choice It's tempting to frame all this as a moral failure, but it's structural. Growth-at-all-costs logic makes price rises, feature bloat, and lock-in almost inevitable. These companies aren't malfunctioning; they're functioning exactly as the system encourages them to. This also makes it risky to romanticise alternatives. Newer companies may simply be at an earlier stage of the same cycle. Google once promised “don't be evil”. Facebook positioned itself as a less invasive alternative to MySpace. Scale changes incentives. Meaningful change won’t come from individual consumer choices alone. Competition has been hollowed out, and escape routes are increasingly narrow. Doctorow provides a section of existing and potential solutions that can give us reasons for active hope. Have you felt the pinch of price hikes this year? Feel free to get in touch and share your experiences.

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-9a447c1ce938f06d368c64b0e76f6595{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-9a447c1ce938f06d368c64b0e76f6595 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-9a447c1ce938f06d368c64b0e76f6595 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 20Psalm 140 – 141 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 20 Psalm 140 – 141 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1220db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Psalm 140 Rescue Me From Evil Men Heading For the choir director. A psalm by David. Plea for Deliverance 1 Keep me safe, Lord, from the evil man. Protect me from the violent man, 2 who plans evil in his heart. Every day they gather for battle. 3 They sharpen their tongues like a snake. Interlude The poison of vipers is under their lips. 4 Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked. Protect me from the violent man, who plans to trip my feet. 5 The proud have hidden a snare for me, and ropes. [1] They have spread out a net along my route. Interlude They have set traps for me. Confidence 6 I say to the Lord, “You are my God.” Hear, O Lord, the sound of my cry for mercy. 7 O Lord, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, you cover my head on the day for weapons. 8 Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked. Do not let their scheme succeed when they rise up. [2] Interlude Plea for Justice 9 May the trouble caused by their lips     fall on the heads of those who surround me. 10 Let burning coals fall on them. Cause them to fall into the fire, or into pits from which they will never rise. 11 Do not let the slanderer [3] be established in the land. As for the man of violence— may evil hunt him and beat him down. Confidence 12 I know that the Lord will provide justice for the oppressed,     judgment for the poor. 13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will live in your presence. Psalm 141 Guard My Lips and Heart Heading A psalm by David. Accept My Prayer 1 Lord, I call to you. Hurry to me. Turn your ear toward my voice when I call to you. 2 May my prayer linger before you like incense, the lifting up of my hands like an evening offering. Guard My Heart and Mouth 3 Set a guard over my mouth, Lord. Keep watch over the door of my lips. 4 Do not let my heart turn toward anything evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who do evil. Let me not taste their delicacies. Correct Me 5 Let a righteous man strike me—it is mercy. Let him rebuke me—it is lotion [4] on my head. My head will not refuse it. Reject the Wicked But my prayer is still against their evil deeds. 6 Their rulers will be thrown down by the sides of the cliff, and they will hear that my words were pleasant. 7 They will say, [5] “As one splits and breaks up the earth, so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of the grave.” Closing Plea 8 But my eyes look to you, Lord God. [6] In you I take refuge. Do not take away my life. 9 Keep me from the snares they have set for me,     from the traps of the evildoers. 10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by safely. Footnotes Psalm 140:5 This word seems to dangle and is omitted by many translators. Psalm 140:8 Or so that they are not exalted Psalm 140:11 Or boaster Psalm 141:5 Literally oil Psalm 141:7 The words they will say are added to clarify who is speaking. Psalm 141:8 Yahweh Adonai, which the Jews read as if it was God the Lord #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-b34bbf79e3852b0973392a4081862f38{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-b34bbf79e3852b0973392a4081862f38 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-b34bbf79e3852b0973392a4081862f38 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 19Psalm 139 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 19 Psalm 139 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1219db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Psalm 139 God's Attributes—Too Wonderful for Me! Heading For the choir director. By David. A psalm. God Is All-Knowing 1 Lord, you have investigated me, and you know. 2 You know when I sit down and when I get up. You understand my thoughts from far off. 3 You keep track of when I travel and when I stay, [1] and you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before there is a word on my tongue,     you, Lord, already know it completely. 5 You put a fence behind me and in front of me, and you have placed your hand on me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me. It is too high—I cannot grasp it. God Is Present Everywhere 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your Presence? [2] 8 If I go up to heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in hell—there you are! 9 I rise on the wings of dawn. I settle on the far side of the sea. 10 Even there your hand guides me, and your right hand holds on to me. 11 And if I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light will become night around me,” 12 then even the darkness will not be too dark for you. The night will be as light as the day. Darkness and light are the same to you. God Is Powerful and Good 13 For you created my inner organs. [3] You wove me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and my soul knows that very well. 15 My bones were not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my unfinished body. In your book all of them were written. Days were determined, before any of them existed. 17 Your thoughts to me are so precious, O God! How great is the sum of them! 18 If I would count them,     they would outnumber the grains of sand. I awake, and I am still with you. God Is Holy 19 If only you would slay the wicked, O God, so that bloody men would depart from me, 20 men who speak against you maliciously. Your adversaries misuse your name. 21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord, and detest those who rise up against you? 22 I absolutely hate them. To me they are enemies. 23 Investigate me, God, and know my heart. Test me and know my troubled thoughts. 24 See if there is any way in me that causes pain, and lead me in the way everlasting. Footnotes Psalm 139:3 Literally you winnow my path and my crouching down Psalm 139:7 Or presence. Presence can be a name for God or for the second person of the Trinity. Psalm 139:13 Literally kidneys. The kidneys were thought of as a center of emotion. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-ffff8ffa8037d7e95620c3571088ff5d{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-ffff8ffa8037d7e95620c3571088ff5d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-ffff8ffa8037d7e95620c3571088ff5d .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 18Daniel 11:21 – 12:13 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 18 Daniel 11:21 – 12:13 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1218db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Daniel 11 Antiochus IV 21 A despicable person will arise in his place, but they will not confer the royal majesty upon him. He will come when the kingdom is at ease and seize it through smooth, slippery talk. 22 A powerful force will be overpowered by him and broken, together with a leader of the covenant. 23 After an alliance is made with the leader of the covenant, the despicable person will act deceitfully. He will rise up and become powerful with a small nation. 24 He will come to the richest parts of the province when it is at ease, and he will do what his fathers and his fathers' fathers did not do. He will distribute plunder and property to them. He will come up with plans against strongholds, but only for a time. 25 He will awaken his power and his courage against the King of the South with a great army. The King of the South will stir himself up for battle with a very great and powerful army, but he will not succeed because schemes will be plotted against him. 26 Those who eat his special royal food will try to break him, and his army will be swept away. Many will fall, struck down in battle. 27 The two kings, whose hearts are bent to evil, will sit at one table and lie to each other, but this scheming will not succeed, because the end is still set for an appointed time. 28 The King of the North will return to his land with a lot of captured possessions and with his heart set against the holy covenant. He will take action and then return to his own land. 29 At the appointed time he will return and come into the South again, but this later invasion will not turn out like the first invasion. 30 Ships from Kittim will come against him, and he will be humbled. [1] Then he will turn and become furious against the holy covenant and take action. He will return and show favor to those who abandon the holy covenant. 31 His forces will arise, profane the temple fortress, abolish the continual daily sacrifice, and set up the abominable thing that causes desolation. 32 So he will corrupt wicked men of the covenant with smooth talk, but a people who know their God will be strong and take action. 33 Those of the people who have insight will make many understand, but they will fall by the sword, and to flames, captivity, and plunder for some time. 34 However, when they stumble, they will be aided by a little help, and many will join them insincerely. 35 Some of those who have insight will stumble so that they may be refined, purified, and made white until the time of the end, for it is still set for an appointed time. The Antichrist and the Time of the End [2] 36 The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt himself and magnify himself over every god, and he will speak amazing things against the God of Gods. He will prosper until furious anger is completed, because what has been determined shall be done. 37 He will not favor the God of his fathers. He also will not favor the desire of women or any god, because he will exalt himself above all of them. 38 He will honor a god of fortresses in their place. He will honor a god whom his fathers did not know with gold, silver, precious stones, and very valuable things. 39 He will deal with strong fortresses with the help of a foreign god. To all who acknowledge him, he will give great honor and make them rulers over many people. What is more, he will parcel out land for a price. 40 Then, at the time of the end, the King of the South will wage war against him, and the King of the North will storm out against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships. He will enter countries like a flood and overflow them. 41 He will enter the beautiful land, and many will stumble. However, these nations will be delivered from his power: Edom, Moab, and the best of the Ammonites. 42 He will seek to harm countries, and the land of Egypt will not be one that escapes. 43 He will rule over the treasures of gold and silver and over all of the very valuable things of Egypt. Libyans and Cushites will be within his grasp. 44 However, reports from the east and from the north will terrify him. He will go out in great anger to destroy and to completely wipe out many. 45 He will pitch his royal tents between the seas toward the beautiful holy mountain. Yet he will come to his end, and there will be no one to help him. The Resurrection to Eternal Life Daniel 12 1 Then at that time, Michael, the great prince who stands over your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress that has not happened from the first time that there was a nation until that time. At that time your people will be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. 2 Many who are sleeping in the dusty ground will awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame, to everlasting contempt. 3 Those who have insight will shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who bring many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. 4 Now you, Daniel, close up the words and seal the scroll until the time of the end. Many will continue running back and forth, and knowledge will increase. The Messenger Concludes His Revelation 5 I, Daniel, looked, and there were two others standing there, one on the near bank of the river and the other on the far bank of the river. 6 Someone said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the end of these amazing things?” 7 Then I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river. He raised his right hand and his left hand to heaven and swore by him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time, and then, when the rejection of the holy people is finished, all these things will be finished. [3] 8 I myself heard, but I did not understand. So I said, “Lord, what will be the end result of these things?” 9 He said: Go, Daniel, because the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end. 10 Many will be purified, made white, and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand. 11 From the time when the regular daily offering is removed and an abominable thing that causes desolation is set up, there will be one thousand two hundred ninety days. 12 Blessed is the one who waits and reaches one thousand three hundred thirty-five days. 13 But you, go on your way to the end. You will rest and rise to your assigned inheritance at the end of the days. Footnotes Daniel 11:30 Antiochus IV would have successfully conquered Egypt, but he was thwarted by Roman intervention. In his rage he turned against the Jews and instigated a great persecution which led to the Maccabean revolt. Daniel 11:36 When we reach the end of this section, we will be at the Last Day. Without notice, the topic morphs gradually from Antiochus, who is the Old Testament type of the Antichrist, to the Antichrist himself. Daniel 12:7 Or when the power of the holy people has been completely broken, all these things will be completed #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

While the word "trauma" is often thrown around flippantly, it has big meaning when it comes to mental health. Stephanie Iacopelli, LMHC, Manager of Behavioral Health Services for the Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion at Sarasota Memorial, explains what trauma really is and how it can be treated.You can also watch the video recording on our Vimeo channel here.For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial's monthly digital newsletter, Healthe-Matters.

This week on the podcast, we're diving into a grab-bag of big creator news, starting with YouTube, and yes… the “slop” situation. Tracy kicks things off with what looks like YouTube's latest attempt to clean house: platform changes that claim to improve privacy and the viewing experience, but also mess with how videos behave when embedded on third-party sites. If you stream shows inside places like Second Life, that's a real headache, because some embeds and API-based workarounds are suddenly unreliable or broken. But the bigger story? YouTube appears to be cracking down on the explosion of low-effort, mass-generated content. The buzz is that Gemini is being used to evaluate whether videos look human-made, original, and honestly presented - plus there's talk of internal “trust scores” that creators can't actually see, but which may influence how channels are treated behind the scenes. Tracy even tests how an AI describes our channel, and it basically nails the vibe: a legit passion-project podcast with deep experience… while also very clearly not the unrelated, controversy-riddled “Machinima Inc” from back in the day. Phil jumps in to untangle the embed drama: it may not be “AI policy” so much as an ad-delivery and revenue control move because some embedded browsers can bypass ads, and Second Life gets caught in the crossfire. Workarounds exist (including the very ironic “embed it somewhere else first” method), and Vimeo comes up as an alternative… but with price hikes that feel more “premium platform” than creator-friendly. Locked-in subscriptions, anyone? Then it's off to the creative tools corner: Phil's been deep in Blender, and he's found some very machinima developments, like a third-person controller kit that basically turns Blender into a game-like character puppeteering environment. On top of that, there's a newly released Blender cloth-building and simulation tool that could become a budget-friendly alternative to pricey standards like Marvelous Designer - huge potential for indie creators who want great-looking outfits without a studio budget. From there, the conversation swings to Reallusion's latest move: Video Mocap, turning ordinary video footage into motion capture data, integrated straight into iClone's workflow. The group talks practical realities (camera framing, background contrast, space constraints, upper-body capture modes) and why this could be a game-changer for animators who don't have mocap suits lying around. We also touch on Unreal Engine's rapid evolution and its ever-improving animation tools—plus the eternal question: with tech this powerful, why aren't we seeing more great films made with it? Damien drops some rock-solid creator advice: don't try to learn new tools by making your magnum opus. Make a short “training film,” and if you switch platforms… remake it. Same story, new tech, better skills. Simple, smart, and honestly kind of brilliant. Finally, we hit a spicy AI update: major AI music platforms (Suno and Udio) have reportedly reached settlements with record labels, meaning they'll rework how training and licensing works going forward. That could reshape what “responsible” AI music use looks like in 2026 - and what it'll cost creators. And to wrap up on a lighter note, there's a shoutout to NeuralVIZ and a fun character-driven sci-fi project, The Adventures of Remo Green, as a reminder that experimentation can still be entertaining (and weirdly impressive). And that's the episode: YouTube changes, creator workarounds, new animation toys, and the future of AI tools, served with equal parts curiosity and chaos. Timestamps 03:10 – “Slop” crackdown: why YouTube is cleaning house + channels disappearing since mid-November 05:10 – The mystery “trust score”: internal channel metric creators can't see 12:40 – Phil's Blender deep dive: from pass-through tool to real production work 18:45 – Damien's Star Wars uniform struggle: accuracy vs what's actually available 22:55 – Realusion Video Mocap: turning video footage into usable motion capture inside iClone 27:05 – Upper-body-only mode: more practical capture for dialogue scenes 32:10 – Learning strategy: don't take a 30-hour course—learn by solving what blocks you 40:05 – AI music legal shakeup: Suno + Udio settlements with major labels (and what it changes) 44:35 – What about indie creators outside big catalogs? 46:40 – Why smaller AI music tools may get crushed (no cash for lawsuits) 51:55 – Looking ahead: what shifts in 2026 might bring Contact: talk@completelymachinima.com Show notes: Drop comments on socials — we love hearing what you're working on. Credits - Co-hosts: Phil Rice, Tracy Harwood, Damien Valentine Editor/Producer: Phil Rice Music: Phil Rice & SunoAI

Series: N/AService: Wednesday Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Frank CoomesTo download this video, go directly to the video page on Vimeo by clicking the in-video title above.Look for the download button below the video there.If you feel this was beneficial to you, please like and share this video.

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-a443d9b06c7f20b971d6f355b070045a{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-a443d9b06c7f20b971d6f355b070045a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-a443d9b06c7f20b971d6f355b070045a .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 17Daniel 11:2-20 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 17 Daniel 11:2-20 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1217db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Daniel 11 The Messenger Reveals Future Battles [1] Xerxes of Persia [2] 2 Now I will tell you the truth: Look, three more kings will arise for Persia. Then the fourth one will gain great riches, more than anyone else. As he becomes strong through his riches, he will stir everyone up against the kingdom of Greece. Alexander the Great [3] 3 A warrior king will arise. He will rule a great dominion and will do as he pleases. 4 But as he rises, his kingdom will be broken and be divided to the four winds of heaven, but it will not be passed on to his descendants. It will not be ruled with the same ruling power with which he ruled, because his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others besides these. The Ptolemies Versus the Seleucids [4] 5 The King of the South will become strong, but one of his commanders will become stronger than he and rule a dominion greater than his. [5] 6 After some years, they will make an alliance. The daughter of the King of the South will come to the King of the North and make a fair agreement. However, she will not keep the strength of her arm, and he and his arm [6] will not endure. She will be given up—she and those who brought her, the one who fathered her, [7] and the one who strengthened her during these times. [8] 7 But one who is a branch from her root will arise in his place. [9] He will come against the army and come into the fortress of the King of the North. He will make war with them and win. 8 He will also take their gods captive to Egypt with their cast images and with their valuable silver and gold vessels. For some years he will leave the King of the North alone. 9 But the King of the North will come into the kingdom of the King of the South. Then he will return to his own land. 10 His sons [10] will stir themselves up and will gather a huge force of many armies, which will keep coming like an overflowing flood. They will stir themselves up again as far as his fortress. [11] 11 The King of the South will be enraged. He will go out and fight with the King of the North. The King of the North will raise up a great army, but the army will be handed over to the King of the South. 12 When the King of the North's army is swept away, and the King of the South becomes arrogant, though he will cause tens of thousands to fall, he will not win. [12] Antiochus the Great 13 The King of the North will again raise an army, which will be greater than the first army, and after some years he will keep coming with a great army and many supplies. 14 In those times, many will rise up against the King of the South. Violent men from your own people will lift themselves up in fulfillment of this vision, but they will fail. 15 The King of the North will come and build siege works and capture a fortified city. The forces of the south will not stand, not even its best troops, because they will have no strength to stand. 16 The one who comes against him [13] will do as he pleases, and no one will stand in his way. He will stand in the beautiful land, [14] and it will be completely in his power. 17 He will be determined to come with the power of his entire kingdom and to bring a treaty with him, which he will enforce. He will give his daughter to the King of the South in marriage in order to destroy the southern kingdom. But his plan will not succeed or turn out to his advantage. 18 He will focus his attack on the coastlands and capture many. However, a commander will put an end to his insolence. Moreover, he will make him pay for his insolence. 19 Then the King of the North will turn his face toward the fortresses of his land. He will stumble and fall and not be found. [15] 20 Then one will arise in his place who will send an oppressive tax collector for the glory of his kingdom. However, in a few days he will be broken, but not in anger or battle. Footnotes Daniel 11:2 This prophecy, which continues into chapter 12, extends from Daniel's time till the end of the world. Understanding this chapter requires considerable knowledge of history, so the EHV includes more footnotes here than it usually does. For more information, consult commentaries and study Bibles. Daniel 11:2 Esther's husband Xerxes led a huge expedition against Greece that ended in failure in 480 bc. Daniel 11:3 Alexander of Macedon very quickly built up a great empire that stretched from Greece to India, about 330 years before Christ. Daniel 11:5 This is both one of the most amazing prophecies and one of the most difficult. Daniel, who lived in the 6th century bc, foretells in great detail events that happen from about 330 bc to 150 bc. The Ptolemies of Egypt and the Seleucids of Syria were two of the dynasties that succeeded Alexander. The Jews got caught in the middle of the conflict between them, and this led to a great persecution of the Jews. Consult commentaries and study Bibles for more details on this very complicated history. Daniel 11:5 The King of the South is Ptolemy of Egypt and his successors. The King of the North is Seleucus, a subordinate of Ptolemy who gained power in Syria, and his successors. Daniel 11:6 Variant seed, that is, descendant. The words for arm and seed look very much alike in Hebrew. Daniel 11:6 Variant her child Daniel 11:6 The kings are Ptolemy II and Antiochus II. The daughter of Ptolemy is Bernice, who was married to Antiochus. Antiochus eventually divorced Bernice and remarried his former wife Laodice, who then poisoned Antiochus, killed Bernice, and installed her own son as Seleucus II. Daniel 11:7 Bernice's brother, Ptolemy III, warred against Seleucus II. Daniel 11:10 The sons of Seleucus II were Seleucus III and Antiochus III the Great. They fought against the Ptolemies. Daniel 11:10 The line of thought in this verse is difficult to follow. Daniel 11:12 This King of the South is Ptolemy IV. Daniel 11:16 That is, the King of the North, who comes against the King of the South Daniel 11:16 That is, Israel Daniel 11:19 Antiochus the Great had success against both Egypt and Greece, but his plans were frustrated by the intervention of the Romans. It was at this time that Israel, which was between Syria and Egypt, got caught up in the conflict. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

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In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 6th December 2025, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 37.  This episode can be watched as a video on our advertisement-free Vimeo channel or on YouTube. A compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire.  Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)  By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English)  ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English)  Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

In this episode of ‘The Voices of War', Maz sits down with two former Australian special operations officers whose careers unfolded at the sharp end of Australia's longest war in Afghanistan. Vando served 24 years in the Australian Army, including 16 in special operations with the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). Across 10 deployments to Iraq, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, North Africa and three tours of Afghanistan, he held command at troop, squadron and senior staff levels, carrying responsibility across tactical and operational decision-making within the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG). Brett came into special operations through law and intelligence. He first served as the principal intelligence officer (S2) at 1 Commando Regiment and later as the S2 for SASR, before transferring to the Legal Corps. In that role, he advised special operations forces on the laws of armed conflict, rules of engagement, and some of the most complex legal and ethical challenges of the Afghanistan war. His five deployments included Kosovo, three tours of East Timor and an extended tour of Afghanistan. Together, they reflect on their involvement in the award-winning documentary ‘Bravery and Betrayal', unpacking how sustained operational tempo, political decision-making, legal constraints, and leadership silence shaped the war in Afghanistan and what those choices cost individuals, families, veterans, and institutions. This is a conversation about systems, not slogans; about war as it was lived, not how it was sold. Key Moments: - Why special forces became the ‘force of choice' - Endless rotations and the absence of genuine rest - The impact of ‘catch and release' policy on decision-making - How killing became routine over time - The human and institutional fallout of the IGADF inquiry - Moral injury and leadership silence that hurt deepest - Why their story matters now Resources & Links ‘Bravery and Betrayal' documentary WEBSITE https://wanderingwarriors.org/bravery-betrayal-the-documentary/ BRAVERY & BETRAYAL 2025 | Trailer https://youtu.be/-3rS0h-pjqc?si=4_zStLj4KxR7w1xL STREAMING Madman Streaming https://www.madman.com.au/bravery-and-betrayal/ Prime https://www.primevideo.com/region/fe/detail/0I6EPX8QDL0CP8HN9HQTSENWY5?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_Tn74RA_1_1_ Apple TV https://tv.apple.com/au/movie/bravery-and-betrayal/umc.cmc.1vql2nd3lpc381hnq1xjmxjcx Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuzpNCIB_P0 Fetch https://www.fetchtv.com.au/movie/details/3011300/bravery--betrayal Docplay https://www.docplay.com/shows/bravery-betrayal Vimeo https://vimeo.com/ondemand/braverybetrayal/1129397949 DONATE https://wandering-warriors.mygiveeasy.com/bravery-betrayal/donate

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-9b5d74eadae2e0e3802e02ecebe45151{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-9b5d74eadae2e0e3802e02ecebe45151 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-9b5d74eadae2e0e3802e02ecebe45151 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 16Daniel 10:1 – 11:1 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 16 Daniel 10:1 – 11:1 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1216db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Daniel's Vision of a Messenger Daniel 10 1 In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, [1] a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar. Now the message was true. It was about a great war. He understood the message, and understanding came to him through the vision. 2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three whole weeks. 3 I ate no expensive food, and no meat or wine entered my mouth. I did not anoint myself at all until the completion of three whole weeks. 4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I was beside the Great River, that is, the Tigris. 5 I looked up, and there, right in front of me, I saw a man dressed in linen. Around his waist he was wearing a belt made from gold of Uphaz. 6 His body was like topaz, and his face looked like lightning. His eyes were like burning torches, and his arms and feet were like polished bronze. The sound of his words was like the sound of an army. 7 Only I, Daniel, saw the vision. The men who were with me did not see the vision, but they were overwhelmed by fear and trembling, so they ran away to hide. 8 I was left alone, and I saw this great vision. No strength was left in me. My appearance changed for the worse. I became very pale, [2] and I had no strength. 9 I heard the sound of his words, but as I heard the sound of his words, I was in a deep sleep, facedown, with my face to the ground. 10 Then a hand touched me and pulled me up, trembling, to my hands and knees. 11 He said to me, “Daniel, you are a highly valued man. Understand the words that I am speaking to you. Stand up where you are, because now I have been sent to you.” When he spoke this word to me, I stood up, shaking. 12 He said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel, because from the first day that you began to commit your heart to gaining understanding and to humbling yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come in response to your words. 13 However, an officer of the kingdom of Persia was standing against me for twenty-one days. Yet Michael, one of the chief officers, came to help me, for I had been left there against the kings of Persia. 14 I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, because the vision concerns days still to come.” 15 As he spoke these words to me, I pressed my face to the ground and was silent. 16 Then someone whose form was like a son of man was touching my lips. So I opened my mouth and spoke and said to the one standing in front of me, “My lord, pain has come upon me in the vision, and I have no strength left in me. 17 How can this servant of my lord speak with my lord? And I, from now on—no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me.” 18 The one whose appearance was like a man touched me again and strengthened me. 19 He said to me, “Do not be afraid, you highly valued man. Peace to you. Be strong! Be strong!” As he spoke with me I was strengthened, and I said, “Keep speaking, my lord, because you strengthen me.” 20 He said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Now I will return to fight against the official of Persia. But after I leave that battle, the prince of Greece will come. 21 Nevertheless, I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. No one is supporting me against these enemies except Michael, your prince. 11 1 In the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to strengthen and protect him.” [3] Footnotes Daniel 10:1 About 536 bc Daniel 10:8 Literally my splendor was changed upon me to destruction Daniel 11:1 A debated issue is whether the last angel is Christ. This angel both helps Michael, the archangel, and is helped by Michael. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

In the latest episode of the Live United podcast, host Janey Kotthoff talks with Karie M. Jordan, President and CEO of Bridges, along with Bridges team member Shameeka Steele and her son Willie, about inclusive employment, self-advocacy, and the power of finding work where you truly belong. Willie shares how his role at Bridges helped him build confidence and independence, while Shameeka reflects on what it means to step back as a parent and watch your child's voice grow. It's a heartfelt conversation about dignity, opportunity, and the impact of Bridges in our community. Listen wherever you enjoy podcasts. And watch on YouTube and Vimeo. 

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-ba89c00c0bc19fc66c98324846809bbb{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-ba89c00c0bc19fc66c98324846809bbb .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-ba89c00c0bc19fc66c98324846809bbb .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 15Daniel 9:20-27 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 15 Daniel 9:20-27 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1215db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Daniel 9 Gabriel Explains Jerusalem's Future 20 While I was still speaking, praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, I was casting my prayer for grace, concerning the holy mountain of my God, before the Lord my God, 21 while I was still speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the first vision, touched me. I was completely exhausted. [1] It was about the time of the evening sacrifice. 22 He instructed me, “Daniel, now I have come to give you insight with understanding. 23 At the beginning of your plea for grace, a word went out, and I came to declare it to you, because you are very treasured. So pay attention to the word and understand the vision.” The Vision of Seventy Sevens 24 Seventy sevens [2] are determined concerning your people and your holy city:     to end rebellion,     to finish sin,     and to atone for guilt,     to bring everlasting righteousness,     to seal up prophetic vision,     and to anoint a most holy one. [3] 25 You should know and have insight. From the going out of a word to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until an anointed one, [4] a ruler, comes, there will be seven sevens and sixty-two sevens. [5] Jerusalem will be rebuilt with public squares and a moat, but during troubled times. 26 Then after the sixty-two sevens, the anointed one will be cut off and have nothing. Both the city and the holy place will be destroyed by the people of a ruler who is coming, [6] and its end will be with a flood. There will be war until the end, and desolations have been decreed. 27 He [7] will confirm a covenant for the many during one seven. In the middle of the seven, he will cause sacrifice and offering to cease. On the wing of abominations is one who causes desolation, until the decreed end is poured out on the one who causes desolation. Footnotes Daniel 9:21 Or he came to me in swift flight Daniel 9:24 A form of the word seven is used, but it is not the term Daniel uses for an ordinary week of seven days. The “weeks” in this prophecy probably represent periods of seven years. Daniel 9:24 The Hebrew phrase is not the usual expression for the Holy of Holies. Here it may refer to a holy person, the Messiah. Daniel 9:25 The Hebrew word used here is the source of the English term Messiah and the Greek term Christ. Daniel 9:25 The seven sevens extend from Daniel to Nehemiah and the sixty-two sevens from Nehemiah to Christ. Daniel 9:26 Titus, the Roman general who destroyed Jerusalem in 70 ad Daniel 9:27 The Messiah #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

The Phillips family reflects on the Joy this 2025 Advent season. *To watch the Famnily Feud Game, please check the video on Vimeo 

This weekend, we're examining Joseph's radical move of obedience, learning that following God's unexpected call means stepping out of our comfort zones and trusting Him to bring about our vindication in His time.Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BJ-LepOGbeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2

This weekend, we're examining Joseph's radical move of obedience, learning that following God's unexpected call means stepping out of our comfort zones and trusting Him to bring about our vindication in His time.Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BJ-LepOGbeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 | A Living Hope and Faith from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. HABAKKUK'S COMPLAINTS AND THE LORD'S ANSWERS HOW DO THE RIGHTEOUS LIVE? WHAT DOES FAITH LOOK LIKE? STRENGTH AND JOY! FIVE IMPLICATIONS The prophets help us to wait with final judgement in view. Faith rejects self-reliance, self-preservation. The Lord calls us to repent and believe. The Lord is your strength. The Lord is your joy. Faith is the unshakable posture of those waiting for the kingdom, for the security and peace of the King, in the meantime. Achtemeier Habakkuk is a book for all faithful people, of whatever era, who find themselves living “in the meantime”—in the time between the revelation of the promises of God and the fulfillment of those promises—in the time between their redemption, when God made his purposes clear, and the final time when that divine purpose will be realized in all the earth. As such, Habakkuk is a book from faith for faith. Romans 1:18 (ESV) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Romans 3:10 (ESV) None is righteous, no, not one; Romans 4:5 (ESV) And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness,

In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 11th November 2025, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English)  ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

Series: N/AService: Sunday PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Jacob DineenTo download this video, go directly to the video page on Vimeo by clicking the in-video title above.Look for the download button below the video there.If you feel this was beneficial to you, please like and share this video.

#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-a60181940547e72684af5c9b08385205{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-a60181940547e72684af5c9b08385205 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-a60181940547e72684af5c9b08385205 .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 14Daniel 9:1-19 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 14 Daniel 9:1-19 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1214db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Daniel 9 Daniel's Prayer 1 In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes, [1] who was a Mede by descent and who was made king over the kingdom of the Chaldeans— 2 in the first year of his reign, [2] I, Daniel, understood from the scrolls that, according to the word of the Lord given to the prophet Jeremiah, the number of years it would take to complete the devastation of Jerusalem was seventy years. 3 With fasting, sackcloth, and ashes I turned my face to the Lord God to seek him in prayer and to plead for grace. 4 I prayed to the Lord, my God, and I made confession. Please, Lord, you are the great God, who is to be feared, [3] who keeps the covenant, and who shows mercy to those who love him and keep his commands. 5 We have sinned. We have been guilty. We have acted wickedly. We have rebelled and turned aside from your commands and standards. 6 We did not listen to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, officials, and fathers and to all the people of the land. 7 Righteousness is yours, Lord, but we are filled with shame this day—we the people of Judah, the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and all Israel, both near and far, in all the lands where you have banished them because of the treachery with which they betrayed you. 8 Lord, we are filled with shame—our kings, our officials, and our fathers, who sinned against you. 9 Acts of compassion and forgiveness belong to the Lord our God, even though we have rebelled against him. 10 We did not listen to the voice of the Lord our God by walking according to his laws that he set before us through the hand of his servants, the prophets. 11 All Israel violated your law and turned away by not listening to your voice. So you poured out the curse on us and fulfilled the oath that is written in the Law of Moses, the servant of God, because we sinned against him. 12 God has fulfilled the words that he spoke against us and against our judges by bringing such a great disaster upon us. What was done in Jerusalem has never been done under all of heaven. 13 As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster came upon us, but we did not seek the favor of the Lord our God to turn from our guilt and to gain insight into your truth. 14 Therefore, the Lord watched over the disaster and brought it upon us, because the Lord our God is righteous in everything he does, but we did not listen to his voice. 15 And now, Lord our God, you who brought your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand and who made a name for yourself to this very day, we have sinned, we have acted wickedly. 16 Lord, according to all your righteous acts, let your anger and wrath turn away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain, although, because of our sins and the guilt of our fathers, Jerusalem and your people are viewed with contempt by everyone around us. 17 Now listen, our God, to the prayer of your servant and to his plea for grace, and let your face shine upon your desolate sanctuary for your sake, my Lord. 18 My God, turn your ear toward us and listen. Open your eyes and see the desolation that is upon us and the city that is called by your name. No, it is not because of our righteous acts that we are casting our plea for grace before you, but because of your great acts of compassion. 19 Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, pay attention! Act, and do not delay—for your sake, my God, because your city and your people are called by your name. Footnotes Daniel 9:1 Hebrew Ahasuerus. The later Persian king who had this name is called Xerxes in Esther. Xerxes is the Greek form of this name. The Darius referred to here is either Cyrus the Persian or one of his deputies. Daniel 9:2 In 539 bc Daniel 9:4 Or revered #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo

What if the future of humanity's evolution is intertwined with extraterrestrial contact, and it all begins with your vibration? In this episode of The Healing & Human Potential Podcast, I welcome back Darryl Anka, who has been channeling an extraterrestrial being, Bashar, for over 40 years. Together, we discuss Bashar's predictions of the upcoming global exposure of extraterrestrials and how, while they have always been here, they will soon be recognized as a key part of humanity's evolution. They offer us the chance to evolve in ways we've never imagined, but it's up to us to decide whether to embrace this opportunity. We explore how raising your vibration can prepare you for this shift, making you more open to contact with extraterrestrials, spirit guides, and other higher-dimensional beings. Darryl shares valuable insights on following your excitement, staying positive through life's changes, and letting go of limiting beliefs.  This episode offers practical steps to help you align with your highest potential and stay open to the guidance and opportunities unfolding as we move toward a new era of open extraterrestrial contact.   ===   If you need a practice to come home to yourself, try this meditation for 30 days & watch your life shift: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minutes-to-shift-from-overwhelm-to-inner-peace-abundance/id1705626495?i=1000738341998   ===   We are accepting applications for ICM 2026! This is your opportunity to receive early access bonuses. Apply here