Podcasts about Weeping

These are chapters that are enough to break your heart. I have always loved David, and I thrill to the things he writes about the Lord and his love for the Lord. So. to see the events of his life unfold have truly always been personal to me. I feel a personal loss when we're thinking about David. So let's talk a little bit about his background.

My mom used to sing it to me as a kid: "The sun will come out tomorrow." And time after time, whatever I was so upset about the day before seemed a little brighter in the morning. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer to be Clothes in Gladness by Nicolet Bell That's what Psalm 30:5 is — it's a kingdom promise. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.Today we're closing out our Start Your Summer with Psalms series praying this over our kids: that theywould know joy dependent on the presence of God, not happiness dependent on their circumstances. Reference: Psalm 30 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The phenomena of weeping statues of Mary confounds even the staunchest skeptic. But why is Our Blessed Mother weeping? Why is God bringing forth these miracles all over the world? Joanne Von Zwehl, from the Shrine of Our Lady Rosa Mystica in New York, joins us to talk about these incredible miracles at this very powerful time in history and what we ALL have to do with it. -------------------------------- Join the USGF Community HERE: http://joingraceforce.com/4ABL -------------------------------- Get your ONE NATION UNDER GOD T-Shirt (several different colors) HERE: https://us-grace-force.creator-spring.com/listing/one-nation-under-god-shir-2026 -------------------------------- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKZ9OefEJLEx1qYcBxgAFww/join -------------------------------- PATREON - Help support this podcast by becoming a US Grace Force PATRON here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25398590 -------------------------------- Check out ROMAN CATHOLIC GEAR and get amazing Catholic gear for the battle of your life! Click HERE: https://romancatholicgear.com/USGF -------------------------------- Subscribe to our NEW US Grace Force YouTube channel! US GRACE FORCE 2.0. Don't miss any new, great content!! https://youtube.com/@USGraceForce2.0?si=zq47qEqPITXnIDkg -------------------------------- Join the US Grace Force Team HERE: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001ESuSGaJpYPCG2iUdd4j4bkKwd4gkh2ZUVbam_Ty9rCn6blH6_U3cI2D8UvSLEcSzHnC4eq2UWmK1I0SbEw0SPKqnkZ2j0Z4J4D-_m4dD6CKJU9day-bBa8Qnx4dv7RLDIVlYAjL1JWsjfUTNPH2jQIVY9gbdbz4O4oMIzv5V1dT_upQsD8cX86iq_5Y-x4eLrTVtdOmA24s%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawFRvvdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdo526R1rgNAIW76yyQnVbo957e1TgOoQ4RH3Tr84D8376Y7jng09gtlOw_aem_H7Y7Ej6cF6-nPyfOZ4qMTQ -------------------------------- PRAY THE ROSARY: The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUr5UzrV63I -------------------------------- The Joyful Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMAR9MEN1pE&t=656s --------------------------------- The Sorrowful Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHUkx66oAxE&t=311s --------------------------------- The Glorious Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg_JWsxS6EA&t=207s --------------------------------- The Luminous Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVL5CqBr3CA&t=198s --------------------------------- The Full Rosary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44zL1kFIvP8&t=1765s --------------------------------- Be Ready Emergency Preparedness Course: Be prepared to Care for and Protect your Family in times of Natural Disasters, Emergencies, Civil Unrest, Economic Collapse, and more. Sign up for the course HERE: https://brcoalition.com/ --------------------------------- Go HERE to check out the BR Coalition and get great training Body, Mind & Soul! https://brcoalition.com/ Become part of one of the fastest growing online Catholic Membership sites. --------------------------------- Get your hands on some great US Grace Force T-shirts! https://us-grace-force.creator-spring.com/ --------------------------------- The seven promises given to St Bridget of Sweden for those who devote themselves to her Seven Sorrows. 1. I will grant peace to their families. 2. They will be enlightened about the Divine Mysteries. 3. I will console them in their pains, and I will accompany them in their work. 4. I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my Divine Son or the sanctification of their souls. 5. I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives. 6. I will visibly help them at the moment of their death—they will see the face of their mother. 7. I have obtained this grace from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness, since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son and I will be their eternal consolation and joy.

What does it take to rehumanize our common life in a moment of cultural fragility, institutional collapse, and crisis of trust? Recorded at the Washington National Cathedral for Comment magazine's inaugural Understory Festival, this roundtable asks how culture, beauty, and faith might rehumanize a fractured public life. Mark Labberton is joined by Comment editor-in-chief Anne Snyder, The Sacred host Elizabeth Oldfield, Washington Post columnist Shadi Hamid, and Cardus co-founder Ray Pennings. "It is actually possible to have deep roots and wide open arms." In this episode, the panel reflects on building a gathering rooted in hope and Christian humanism rather than argument alone. They discuss why and how politics is downstream from culture, the role of religion in the public square, the limits of purely cerebral ways of knowing, toxic positivity versus honest hope, pluralism with deep roots, the beauty of "groaning," and learning to die well. Episode Highlights "It is actually possible to have deep roots and wide open arms."—Anne Snyder "Naturally as a Muslim, I don't agree with Christianity's truth claims, but that doesn't mean that I can't appreciate the beauty of Christianity."—Shadi Hamid "The word that's been coming to me this whole festival is and."—Elizabeth Oldfield "Politics is downstream from culture."—Ray Pennings "We're all made to worship, it's just a question of what we worship."—Shadi Hamid About the Guests Anne Snyder is editor-in-chief of Comment, a magazine published by Cardus, and convener of the Understory Festival. She hosts The Whole Person Revolution podcast and wrote The Fabric of Character. Elizabeth Oldfield hosts The Sacred podcast, is a former director of UK think tank Theos, and author of Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times. Shadi Hamid is a Washington Post columnist, senior fellow at Georgetown's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, co-host of Zealots at the Gate, and author of The Case for American Power. Ray Pennings co-founded Cardus in 2000 and serves as its executive vice president and Comment's publisher. Helpful Links and Resources The Understory Festival: https://comment.org/understory/ Comment magazine: https://comment.org Cardus: https://www.cardus.ca The Understory, by Lore Ferguson Wilbert (the book behind the name): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1587435705 Elizabeth Oldfield, Fully Alive: https://www.elizabetholdfield.com The Sacred podcast: https://linktr.ee/sacredpodcast Zealots at the Gate: https://comment.org/podcasts/zealots-at-the-gate/ Shadi Hamid, The Case for American Power: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/shadi-hamid/ Show Notes Understory Festival, National Cathedral Local hope, national despair Naming the festival: the Lore Ferguson Wilbert book Festival, not conference—body, mind, heart, soul Cardus, a faith-based think tank "Politics is downstream from culture."—Ray Pennings Ways of knowing as the "secret sauce" A Muslim observer among his favorite Christians "I don't agree with Christianity's truth claims, but that doesn't mean that I can't appreciate the beauty of Christianity."—Shadi Hamid Culture as the path out of despair Weeping beside someone rolling their eyes Groaning beauty and Romans 8 Dying well—euthanasia, deathbeds, Ben Sasse The secular paradigm at a dead end "We're all made to worship, it's just a question of what we worship."—Shadi Hamid Madeleine Albright's "theophany" on faith in diplomacy Moral ambition and the power of "and" "The word that's been coming to me this whole festival is and."—Elizabeth Oldfield Christian humanism—rights endowed by a Creator Luke Bretherton—start with the neighbor's need Hospitality—a guest, not an enemy "It is actually possible to have deep roots and wide open arms."—Anne Snyder Surface versus depth—showing what's underneath #UnderstoryFestival #Comment #ChristianHumanism #PublicTheology #ShadiHamid #ElizabethOldfield #AnneSnyder #Cardus #Pluralism #Hope Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Have you ever been so disappointed — for so long — that you just stopped hoping anything good could happen next? That's exactly where these women are as they make their way to the tomb in the early morning hours of Mark chapter 16. They aren't coming with expectation. They're coming with burial spices. They have planned for a burial. And what they find instead is so shocking, so completely outside of anything they were prepared for, that they flee trembling and bewildered — which is, honestly, one of the most human responses in all of Scripture. We're in the final eight verses of Mark today, and I want us to really slow down here, because there is so much tucked into this ending. First — did you notice that the angel specifically calls out Peter by name? Go tell the disciples, including Peter. Remember where we last left Peter — weeping bitterly after his complete and utter failure. And yet the angel makes sure he's included by name. Because that was not the end of Peter's story. And it is never the end of ours either. We also talk about the way Mark ends — abruptly, with the women frightened and silent — and what that might mean for us. Whether the manuscript was lost or Mark intended this cliffhanger, I think there's something really beautiful about being left in the tension. Because that's where most of us actually live, isn't it? In the unresolved. In the not-yet-fully-clear. And what the resurrection says into that tension is: hope can begin before you have full clarity. Here's what we know is true from this passage and from the whole arc of the Gospel: death is defeated. Creation is being renewed. God brings life out of dead places — in history, and in your story too. The same God who said to Abraham is anything impossible for God? is the same God who rolled away that stone. Which means there is no relationship, no season, no place in your soul that is too far gone for Him. So as we close out the entire Gospel of Mark together, I want to leave you with this: is there a place in your life where disappointment has made hope feel foolish? Could you just tell God about that today — and then claim hope again anyway? What Does It Mean for Me? Questions to Consider: Is there a place in your life where disappointment has made hope difficult? Can you stay open to hope even when life is unresolved? What would change if I believed even more today that the resurrection was true? How would I live my life if I knew that nothing is impossible for God? Want More? Read along: Mark 16:1–8 Old Testament connection: Isaiah 43:19 — "See, I am doing a new thing" Psalm 30:5 — "Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning" Not What I Signed Up For For unresolved seasons and places in your story where you're still waiting for God to show up. Includes a free video Bible study series. Available wherever books are sold or at NicoleUnice.com

Weeping and Praying Before God By Archie Gilmer

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The Birth of Samuel 1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. 2 He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but […]

Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this Pentecost Sunday message on Metron Live, Bishop Jim Swilley reframes Pentecost as a celebration of inclusion, liberation, diversity, and spiritual alignment rather than religious legalism. He argues that the Holy Spirit dismantles barriers of gender, nationality, race, and exclusion, pointing to Acts 2 as proof that God's spirit is poured out “on all flesh.” Swilley contrasts the expansive, freeing nature of the Holy Spirit with fear-based religion, nationalism, and judgmental Christianity, emphasizing that true spirituality should make people more compassionate, more authentic, and more open-hearted. The core of the teaching centers on “alignment with the divine” through understanding the seasons of life: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Swilley teaches that many people mistake seasonal transitions for spiritual failure, when in reality they are simply moving through different phases of growth, rest, manifestation, or release. He encourages listeners to stop comparing themselves to others, discern their current season, and live authentically without shame or regret. The message closes with a call into spiritual alignment, freedom, and peace, reminding listeners that abundant life comes from being fully present and fully themselves. Main Takeaways Pentecost Is About Inclusion, Not Exclusion Swilley explains that Pentecost was never meant to become a system of legalism or external holiness rules. Instead, it represents the breaking down of barriers between people, cultures, genders, and nations. “The true message of Pentecost is inclusion, diversity, Universalism… deliverance from xenophobia.” — Bishop Jim Swilley The Holy Spirit Cannot Be Controlled The message repeatedly emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is beyond human categories, institutions, and prejudice. “The Holy Spirit is beyond your genitalia. It's beyond your sexual orientation. The Holy Spirit is beyond your racial prejudices.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Alignment Matters More Than Striving Swilley teaches that many people are exhausted because they are forcing manifestation instead of aligning with their current season. “If you're trying too hard, you might need to just focus more on the alignment.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Life Happens in Seasons The sermon outlines four spiritual life cycles: Winter — reflection, healing, rest Spring — new ideas and preparation Summer — growth, action, manifestation Fall — harvest and letting go He stresses that no season is permanent and none are failures. Stop Comparing Your Journey One of the strongest themes is learning to discern your own timing instead of measuring your progress against someone else's life. “Your prayer wasn't answered? It's not the season yet.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Spiritual Maturity Brings Peace Swilley describes spiritual maturity as reaching a place where you stop obsessing over control, appearances, judgment, and external validation. “Abundant life really is just living the life that you want and being happy with it.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Scriptures Referenced Acts 2 — The Day of Pentecost Joel 2:28 — “I will pour out my spirit on all flesh” Matthew 13:38 — “The field is the world” John 16:7 — “It is necessary that I go away” Isaiah 33:6 — “Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times” Psalm 1 — Fruit brought forth “in his season” Ecclesiastes 3 — Seasons and times Galatians 3:28 — “Neither male nor female” 2 Corinthians 3:17 — “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” Philippians 2:12 — “Work out your own salvation” Psalm 30:5 — “Weeping may endure for a night” Psalm 112:7 — “Not afraid of evil tidings” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 — “Two are better than one”

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We continue our exhaustive, self indulgent read through of Infinite Jest. Our discussion today got us one page closer to the end of this book. Go us!

Psalm 126

The sermon centers on the transformative truth that Jesus' resurrection and ascension fundamentally reframe our understanding of death, not as the final defeat but as a conquered enemy. Drawing from John 20, it emphasizes that Mary's weeping over Jesus' absence is natural, yet ultimately misplaced because Jesus is not lost—He is risen and ascended to prepare a place for His followers, fulfilling His role as Prophet, Priest, and King in both humiliation and exaltation. The resurrection is not merely a historical event but a divine confirmation of Christ's messianic identity, validating His predictions and securing salvation through His victory over death. The ascension, far from separation, is the means by which Christ continues to reveal God's will, mediate reconciliation, and empower believers through the Holy Spirit, ensuring that His presence is not confined to physical proximity but is spiritually accessible. The sermon concludes with a call to live in confident hope, proclaiming the resurrection without fear, knowing that death has been defeated and that believers will one day be reunited with Christ and one another in eternal fellowship.

Topics covered include: Deep collaboration, early drafts of Mother Mary, being quick to discard dialogue, finding inspiration in the Faroe Islands, Anne's fear of making the easy choice, the qualities of being a Texas gentleman, the touchstone records that the cast listened to on set from Ke$ha to St. Vincent, Anne's intensive pre-production process, David offering a special live reading from the Mother Mary script, dance as a monologue, feeling truly transformed as a person after completing the film, bleeding hearts, and praise for Nick Cave.

In this episode, we cover:What it means to be a courageous mother in the face of deep lossHow grief and faith can coexist without fear or shameThe power of spiritual friendship in seasons of painTrusting God when understanding is impossibleHow healing unfolds over time through God's presenceKey Moments:Courageous mothers honored through testimony and truthPat and Deborah share the stories of their sons with honesty and graceLessons learned through grief, surrender, and trusting the LordThe role of the church family in healing and restorationScripture, prayer, and anointing as acts of spiritual covering

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“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5 Christian! If thou art in a night of trial, think of the morrow; cheer up thy heart with the thought of the coming of thy Lord. Be patient, for “Lo! He comes with clouds descending.” Be patient! The Husbandman waits […]

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In this episode we'll take a look at Jesus' repeated warnings of “weeping and gnashing of teeth” and explore what these words reveal about eternal separation from God. Drawing from multiple passages in Scripture, we'll discuss the depth of sorrow, regret, and anguish described by Jesus, and also look at why these warnings were emphasized so many times throughout the Gospels. Using biblical commentary and powerful examples from Scripture, we'll share both the emotional and spiritual consequences of rejecting God's truth. Rather than focusing only on fear, we want to challenge listeners to reflect on eternity, personal accountability, and the urgency of repentance while there is still time. Learn more with Bill and Annette in this weeks' episode. For more information about Bill Wiese and Soul Choice Ministries please visit us at: https://soulchoiceministries.org/  You can find more of Bill's teachings at: BillWieseTV-YouTube

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This week, we jumped into part 1 of a new series about the unseen battle where truth is twisted just enough to deceive and entrap. Yet in the confusion, God speaks light and truth. In part 1, we combated the lie that our weeping is wasted by recognizing the truth of God's past faithfulness, his redeeming waters of life in present anxiety & the tears of redemption for future joy.

When hope feels distant or even gone, this passage reminds us that Jesus stepped into both the waiting and the weeping with power and compassion. Whether you're still asking or you've stopped praying altogether, He is not limited by what feels impossible to you. Real hope is found by trusting that God is working even when you can't see it yet.

A weeping cherry tree begins to “bleed,” revealing what lies beneath—from soil stress to planting missteps. Plus, seed-starting tips and a reflection on where we're truly meant to grow. In this episode, I share what gummosis can tell us about tree health and planting practices, and why repeated plant failure in the same spot deserves a closer look. We also revisit how weeping cherry trees are grafted, what reversion means, and how to care for them thoughtfully.Along the way, I share a few clever seed-planting techniques from listeners and a small correction from last week's episode—because the garden is always teaching.Link to the Companion Blog Post: When a Weeping Cherry “Bleeds”: What Lies Beneath

April 26, 2026Today's Reading: John 16:16-22Daily Lectionary: Leviticus 8:1-13, 30-36; Luke 9:1-17“Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.” (John 16:20)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.It's Thursday. The Passover is being celebrated. It's a familiar day—an ancient festival. And yet, there's something different about this day. This night. This Passover. Jesus teaches. Prays. Eats. Drinks. This is all familiar. But then Jesus does something new. He gives a New Covenant—a new testament—in his Body and Blood. Not only that, Jesus' words seem to reflect the darkness of this night. Sorrow. Weeping. Lament. Jesus is going away. What does this mean? They don't know, but Jesus knows. Jesus looks at their scared, bewildered faces and knows the suffering that's coming. He knows their fears, uncertainty, and sadness. He knows he is about to endure: jeers, whips, tearing flesh, blood dripping, anguish, pain, and agony. He knows the sorrow that will overwhelm them as they scatter with fear and denial, as the stone is rolled over Jesus' tomb. “You will weep and lament and the world will rejoice.” Jesus is speaking about his death and resurrection. A little while, they would see him no more. Crucified. Dead. Buried. But in a little while, they would see him again. Risen. Glorified. Appearing in the Upper Room. Good Friday sorrow gives way to Easter joy. Anguish gives way to cries of “He is risen!” But Jesus' words aren't only for his disciples. Jesus speaks to you as well. As we live in the “little while” between Jesus' death, resurrection, ascension, and his coming again on the Last Day, life is often full of sorrows, weeping, and lamentation. For you, the baptized Christian, sorrow is not an illusion – it's real. Sometimes all too real. Sometimes it lasts days, weeks, years. Sometimes suffering doesn't go away with the dawn. Sometimes, time doesn't heal all wounds.In this life, sorrow, tears, and lament are real. But so is this: Christ's Gift of joy that no amount of suffering or sorrow can rob you of. Christ's dying and rising for you, bringing his suffering into the midst of yours, taking your suffering and sorrow upon himself, and giving you his crucified and risen joy.So, until the day when Christ returns, when everything sad will come untrue, we live in Jesus' promise: “You will have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.”In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty God, merciful Father, since You have wakened from death the Shepherd of Your sheep, grant us your Holy Spirit that when we hear the voice of our Shepherd we may know Him who calls us each by name and follow where He leads; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 

This sermon explores the resurrection narrative through the lens of Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ in John 20:11-18. The pastor examines Mary's profound grief at the tomb and how Jesus meets her in her moment of deepest mourning. The message emphasizes that even in our darkest times of grief and loss, Jesus is present, knows us intimately, and gives us purpose. Through Mary's transformation from weeping to worship, believers are encouraged to find comfort in three foundational truths: we are not forgotten, we are not abandoned, and we have purpose. The sermon addresses the reality of grief in the Christian life while pointing to the hope of resurrection and Christ's ongoing ministry of intercession. It balances the need for proper mourning with the call to mission, encouraging those who grieve to eventually share how they have "seen the Lord" in their suffering.

This is a story about loss - In memory of Kira Johnson Charles welcomed fatherhood with joy. He and Kira were so excited to start their family, and their second pregnancy would bring them back-to-back boys. The first pregnancy had been healthy, but ended in an emergency surgical birth as Baby Charles experienced heart decelerations that became concerning. Welcoming their second child during a transition from Atlanta to Los Angeles provided an opportunity for them to seek world-class care. Kira and Baby Langston were healthy throughout the pregnancy. Kira and Charles took intentional steps to select a provider that met their needs. They opted for a scheduled surgical birth with a provider who had excellent reviews and had privileges at Cedar Sinai Hospital. Their doctor assured them that this was the safest approach to delivery due to her history. A Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) was never presented as an option.  Their provider, Dr. Kasanji introduced them to Dr. Naim as a backup provider for the procedure. Spoiler alert - It was a racket. Dr. Kasanji could no longer stand for surgeries continued to accept patients, billed for prenatal care, and  then transferred their care to an incompetent, negligible, and callous butcher. We said what we said.  *The following timeline is not exact, but it's not exaggerated.  2:00 pm - Surgical birth began. 2:02 pm Incision complete on a patient with a previous cesarean scar. Cue internal bleeding. Just before 4:00 pm - Signs of hemorrhaging. Charles rings the alarm. 5:00 pm - CT Scan ordered STAT 6:00 pm - No CT Scan. Charles rings the alarm. 6:15 pm - Declared Surgical Emergency 7:00 pm - No CT scan. Kira is shivering uncontrollably.  8:00 pm - No CT scan. Charles rings the alarm. The CT never happened. Charles rings the alarm! 9:00 pm - Your wife just isn't a priority right now. 10:00 pm - No CT scan.  11:00 pm - No CT scan.  12:00 am - Baby, I'm scared.  12:00 am - “blind surgery” to find the bleed. It's not a big deal. She'll be back in 15 minutes. Incision. Crashed. Condition is critical, continuing to work on her.  Bring my wife back.  In a blink of an eye Kira was gone. There is nothing routine about not surviving a non-emergent surgical birth. The care, compassion, and skill that Kira deserved from her medical team never showed up.  There's a biblical verse that people quote when faced with loss, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” It's intended to provide encouragement for a person to move forward. But what if it was intended to give permission to grieve. “For a night,” gives the illusion of temporality. Night is symbolic of darkness and death. Could it be, “Weeping may endure for darkness or weeping may endure for a death. Grief has cycles, it does not end. But joy comes in the morning. Joy comes in the light. It's the grief cycle of darkness and light - night and morning.  Charles Johnson shared his birth story that ended in the tragic, senseless, and avoidable death of his wife, Kira Dixon Johnson. Kira was a healthy 30-year-old woman in her second pregnancy when she trusted her vetted doctor and the reputation of an accomplished hospital system to ensure safe delivery of her child and her recovery. A rushed surgical birth that nicked her bladder caused internal bleeding; she lost her life after a series of pleas for support when she showed signs of hemorrhaging. Charles describes the formula that accompanies nearly every story of a Black woman losing her life in childbirth as, “We expressed our concerns, our concerns were dismissed or delayed, and by the time they did something, it was too late.”  The attending doctor, Dr. Naim, was later found negligent by the California Medical Board. Charles was inspired to keep fighting for better care and accountability. He founded 4Kira4Moms as a force multiplier in spreading the message of systemic change in medical care. This includes better care provider training, transparency, and accountability. The disproportionate impact of maternal mortality on Black women is at the center of his legislative advocacy, better doula and midwifery support, and increased awareness and education among fathers and non-birthing parents. Charles believes that revolutionary care  is that there has to be a fundamental standard of care in this country for all birthing people and doctors, midwives, whoever is performing these services, and who's getting paid for these services, their compensation needs to be tied to their ability to meet that standard period. Charles brought their baby home without Kira. He has faced fatherhood headfirst, allowing his sons to be his guiding force. They sustain him. They are the tools in his mental health toolbox, along with consistent therapy. He works for Kira's legacy and the future of change. She'd burn it all down. Charles has lit the match. Resources: 4 Kira 4 Moms | nonprofit on a mission to eradicate maternal mortality.

Ecclesiastes 3 presents life as a rhythm of seasons we don't control, where joy and sorrow arrive like tides and never stay forever. Solomon urges preparation instead of resistance, reminding us that each season is temporary and that wise living means building a life ready for both storms and sunshine, often with the help of others. The passage then lifts our eyes to God's timing, where even broken moments can be woven into something beautiful over time. Rather than overanalyzing life, we're invited to enjoy simple gifts, serve others, and find meaning in everyday work. In the end, God is the master craftsman, shaping the mixed ingredients of life into something lasting, pursuing people with redemption and forming a story that stretches beyond the moment.

Jesus Followers Need to Acknowledge the Sufficiency of Jesus, Through Praise, Irrespective of Our Trials and Problems MESSAGE SUMMARY: Some of us and some of our acquaintances have gone through horrendous circumstances. Therefore, we ask, given these circumstances, how can we rejoice in the Lord? Paul tells us, in 2 Corinthians 12:10, that Jesus Followers need to acknowledge the sufficiency of Jesus, through praise and thanksgiving, irrespective of our trials and problems: “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.". To fulfill God's exhortation “to rejoice always”, you can rejoice “always” if you keep your eyes on Jesus. David tells us, in Psalm 30:4, to: “Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”. Paul instructs us for continuous thanksgiving in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit.".   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Evil Ways. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Goodness. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19; Psalms 95:1-11; 2 Corinthians 11:23-30; Psalms 71b:13-24. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “He Is Risen: From Good Friday To Easter” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Joe Clifford's sermon for Sunday, April 05, 2026, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Full sermon manuscripts can be found at myersparkpres.org/manuscripts

Easter Service (4/5/26) // John 20:11-18 (ESV) // Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene // 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic,[a] “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her. Footnotesa. John 20:16 Or Hebrew#⁠Resurrection #Easter⁠⁠ #GoodFriday ⁠#DanielBatarseh⁠ ⁠#Bible⁠ ⁠#BibleStudy⁠ ⁠#livechurch⁠ ⁠#churchlive⁠ ⁠#chicagochurch⁠ ⁠#chicagochurches⁠ ⁠#church⁠ ⁠#sermononline⁠

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-JKL Media Reviews discusses The Expanse Season 2 Episode 9, "The Weeping Somnambulist," highlighting the first on-screen interaction between Chrisjen Avasarala and Bobbie Draper during tense UN–Mars talks after the Ganymede incident. They note Martians struggling with Earth's gravity, sun, and open sky, Avasarala's sharp interrogation style, Bobbie's loyalty despite slipping key details, and growing suspicion that the official story is incomplete. The hosts also cover the Venus investigation aboard the Arbogast, where escalating anomalies and debate over extraterrestrial life (including the Drake equation) suggest larger implications while a Martian ship shadows the mission. Finally, they unpack Holden and Amos' encounter with the Weeping Somnambulist crew, where attempted aid turns tragic, underscoring the unintended costs of their actions. Ratings range from 8.5 to 8.75. 

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Why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking? (John 20:1-18) - Dr. Matthew Barrett 04.08.26 by St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

John 20:11-18

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Dr. Chuck Colson preaches on John 20:1-18 in his sermon “Why are you Weeping?”

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