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In this episode, Lissa Jones welcomes playright Pearl Cleage back to Black Market Reads as they talk about her play The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First 100 Years, playing at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis April 19-May 29, 2025. SYNOPSIS Grande dames Grace Dunbar and Catherine Green prepare for the Nacirema Society's 1964 centennial cotillion — the event of the season in Montgomery, Alabama. The elegant African American debutantes include Grace's granddaughter Gracie, escorted by Catherine's grandson Bobby, and the two grandmothers hope the young couple will soon be engaged. But Gracie and Bobby have other ideas. As the young ladies prepare for their debuts, a blackmail scheme brews behind the scenes and subterfuges unfold, all under the nose of a skeptical reporter covering the ball. Featuring clever storytelling and scandalous plots, this lighthearted comedy winds its way to an ending as charming as its characters. Our production team for this episode includes co producers Lissa Jones and Edie French, technical director Paul Auguston, the voice Yo Derek, and our artist of inspiration Ta-coumba T. Aiken. We thank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota for supporting this series focusing on the intersection of health, race, and culture. This is Black Market Reads.
ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ ੪ ॥ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵੇ ਜੀਅ ਕੇ ਬੰਧਨਾ ਜੇਤੇ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਹਿ ॥ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵੇ ਠਵਰ ਨ ਪਾਵਹੀ ਮਰਿ ਜੰਮਹਿ ਆਵਹਿ ਜਾਹਿ ॥ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵੇ ਫਿਕਾ ਬੋਲਣਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵੇ ਜਮ ਪੁਰਿ ਬਧੇ ਮਾਰੀਅਹਿ ਮੁਹਿ ਕਾਲੈ ਉਠਿ ਜਾਹਿ ॥੧॥ ਅਰਥ: ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਦੱਸੀ ਹੋਈ ਕਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ ਜਿਤਨੇ ਕੰਮ ਜੀਵ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਉਹ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਬੰਧਨ ਬਣਦੇ ਹਨ (ਭਾਵ, ਉਹ ਕਰਮ ਹੋਰ ਵਧੀਕ ਮਾਇਆ ਦੇ ਮੋਹ ਵਿਚ ਫਸਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ) ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ ਕੋਈ ਹੋਰ ਆਸਰਾ ਜੀਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ (ਤੇ ਇਸ ਕਰ ਕੇ) ਮਰਦੇ ਤੇ ਜੰਮਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਦੱਸੀ ਹੋਈ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਦੀ ਕਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਖੁੰਝ ਕੇ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹੋਰ ਹੋਰ ਫਿੱਕੇ ਬੋਲ ਬੋਲਦਾ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਨਾਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਵੱਸਦਾ; (ਇਸ ਦਾ ਨਤੀਜਾ ਇਹ ਨਿਕਲਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ) ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ! ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ ਜੀਵ (ਮਾਨੋ) ਜਮਪੁਰੀ ਵਿਚ ਬੱਧੇ ਮਾਰੀਦੇ ਹਨ ਤੇ (ਤੁਰਨ ਵੇਲੇ) ਜੱਗ ਤੋਂ ਮੁਕਾਲਖ ਖੱਟ ਕੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ।੧।ਮਃ ੩ ॥ ਇਕਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਚਾਕਰੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੇ ਲਗੈ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਨਮੁ ਸਵਾਰਨਿ ਆਪਣਾ ਕੁਲ ਕਾ ਕਰਨਿ ਉਧਾਰੁ ॥੨॥ਅਰਥ: ਕਈ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਦੱਸੀ ਹੋਈ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਦੀ ਕਾਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਪਿਆਰ ਬਣ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ! ਉਹ ਆਪਣਾ ਮਨੁੱਖਾ ਜਨਮ ਸਵਾਰ ਲੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ ਤੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਕੁਲ ਭੀ ਤਾਰ ਲੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ।੨।ਪਉੜੀ ॥ ਆਪੇ ਚਾਟਸਾਲ ਆਪਿ ਹੈ ਪਾਧਾ ਆਪੇ ਚਾਟੜੇ ਪੜਣ ਕਉ ਆਣੇ ॥ ਆਪੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਮਾਤਾ ਹੈ ਆਪੇ ਆਪੇ ਬਾਲਕ ਕਰੇ ਸਿਆਣੇ ॥ ਇਕ ਥੈ ਪੜਿ ਬੁਝੈ ਸਭੁ ਆਪੇ ਇਕ ਥੈ ਆਪੇ ਕਰੇ ਇਆਣੇ ॥ ਇਕਨਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਮਹਲਿ ਬੁਲਾਏ ਜਾ ਆਪਿ ਤੇਰੈ ਮਨਿ ਸਚੇ ਭਾਣੇ ॥ ਜਿਨਾ ਆਪੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਦੇ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਸੇ ਜਨ ਸਚੀ ਦਰਗਹਿ ਜਾਣੇ ॥੧੧॥ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਪਾਠਸ਼ਾਲਾ ਹੈ, ਆਪ ਹੀ ਉਸਤਾਦ ਹੈ, ਤੇ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਮੁੰਡੇ ਪੜ੍ਹਨ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਆਪ ਹੀ ਮਾਂ ਪਿਉ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਬਾਲਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਆਣੇ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ; ਇਕ ਥਾਂ ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਸਮਝਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤੇ ਇਕ ਥਾਂ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਬਾਲਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਇੰਞਾਣੇ ਕਰ ਦੇਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਹੇ ਸੱਚੇ ਹਰੀ! ਜਦੋਂ ਆਪ ਤੇਰੇ ਮਨ ਵਿਚ ਚੰਗੇ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਹਨ, ਤਾਂ ਤੂੰ ਇਕਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਮਹਿਲ ਵਿਚ ਧੁਰ ਅੰਦਰ ਬੁਲਾ ਲੈਂਦਾ ਹੈਂ। ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪ ਆਦਰ ਦੇਂਦਾ ਹੈਂ, ਉਹ ਸੱਚੀ ਦਰਗਾਹ ਵਿਚ ਪਰਗਟ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ।੧੧।SHALOK, FOURTH MEHL:Without serving the True Guru, the deeds which are done are only chains binding the soul. Without serving the True Guru, they find no place of rest. They die, only to be born again — they continue coming and going. Without serving the True Guru, their speech is insipid. They do not enshrine the Naam, the Name of the Lord, in the mind. O Nanak, without serving the True Guru, they are bound and gagged, and beaten in the City of Death; they depart with blackened faces. || 1 || THIRD MEHL: Some wait upon and serve the True Guru; they embrace love for the Lord's Name. O Nanak, they reform their lives, and save their generations as well. || 2 || PAUREE: He Himself is the school, He Himself is the teacher, and He Himself brings the students to be taught. He Himself is the father, He Himself is the mother, and He Himself makes the children wise. In one place, He teaches them to read and understand everything, while in another place, He Himself makes them ignorant. Some, You summon to the Mansion of Your Presence within, when they become pleasing to Your Mind, O True Lord. That Gurmukh, whom You have blessed with greatness — that humble being is known and respected in Your True Court. || 11 ||
Send us a text“There was no room for them at the inn” (Luke 2:7). “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (Romans 5:5). “Now may the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, that (we) may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). “You will show (us) the path of life; in Your Presence is fullness of joy!” (Psalm 16:11)Written and sent out from the morning prayer time of Tommy Hays each day.God bless you and may you have a great day!—Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministrieshttp://messiah-ministries.org
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As we enter a season of greater darkness and less light (for those of us in the Northern hemisphere), it is imperative to spend more time within, connect to your heart, inner pilot light, and the all loving Divine Mind. This week's episode is with Lars Muhl, spiritual teacher and author of The God Formula and The Sacred Numbers of Initiation, and Naleea Landmann, healer and author of The Love That You Are. It's all about how to experience divine communion and disappear fear and misconceptions about yourself that are untrue. More about my guests: Lars Muhl is an author, musician, therapist and inspirational speaker who since childhood has been connected to spirituality. In his own words: “Very early I had some powerful out-of-body experiences and glimpses into etheric realms which showed me that there is more to life than most people are aware of.” He studied the Aramaic language, esoteric Christianity and the mystery traditions of the Essenes and the Therapeutae for many years, but it wasn't before he started to work with the seer and healer Calle de Montségur, he realized that studying and reading only make up half of what is needed in order to realize our full potential. Only through genuine spiritual practice and experiences will we be able to fully understand that we are already Enlightened Beings. He has worked together with Naleea Landmann since 2017. She started as a translator of his German workshops. Later she edited, translated and contributed to his books The God Formula, The Light within a Human Heart, and The Sacred Numbers of Initiation. They co-write texts about the work and she filmed and produced many of the recent videos. Today they are doing talks, concerts and workshops together under the umbrella of Sacred Seed. Naleea Landmann is a therapist, musician, author, actor and inspirational speaker. Since early childhood, Naleea had a strong yearning to connect with the Divine and understand the realities of this world and the universe. Her out-of-body experiences lead her to question “reality” already as a young child – her personal experiences as well as our path as humanity. Finding a way to express what she perceived and felt, she first started to use acting as a tool to communicate and reach people, as well as an opportunity to understand the ways of our personality structures. Her vision is to live within a world of heart-centered beings, who listen to their own guidance and share themselves and their gifts in joy, true connection and Divine communion. Her first book, The Love That You Are – Psalm 119 Meditations, is a guide and companion to enter into the I AM Presence through prayer. The paraphrased Psalm can be found as well in the book The Sacred Numbers of Initiation by Lars Muhl. The prayer recited in this episode: Psalm 119:89-96 "Heavenly Source of All Being, I am Light, born within the Light. 89 Your word and wisdom are eternal; their echo fills the spheres of all Heavens. 90 I AM the faith passed on by the Mighty Ones; the ancient glory of the Earth rejoices in all her splendor. 91 Now and forever, Your Light fills all existence, and all things radiate Your Presence. 92 I AM the delight in Your wisdom, it comforts and strengthens me at all times. 93 I AM the remembering of Your love; it is the sacred breath of my life. 94 Your Presence is my belonging and my safety; I AM the enfolding of Your guidance. 95 If I face wickedness or destruction, I open Your shield of peace. 96 I raise my senses into Your vibration; I AM the merging with Your boundless Light.” About Your Host, Julie Reisler Join Julie Reisler weekly, podcast host, intuitive coach, author, and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to access your spiritual gifts and inner guidance to be your You-est You® and achieve greater inner peace, spiritual connection, happiness, and abundance. 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Psalm 21 is the celebration of the accomplished victory prayed for in Ps 20. The kind of language used means it's a Messianic Psalm, for only Christ can fully fulfil these words, although it was fulfilled in measure by David. The ancient Rabbis interpreted it as speaking of King Messiah (v1), but the later Rabbis dropped this view, to try & prevent Christians from showing how Jesus perfectly fulfils it. v1: “The KING (Messiah) shall have joy in Your strength (invisible power), O LORD; and in Your salvation (manifested victory) how greatly shall he rejoice!” This describes God's mighty power that raised Christ from the dead, bringing Him into manifested victory & glory. Likewise, we should thank God for the invisible power of His Spirit (the blessing), as well as the manifested blessings brought forth by His grace. This verse is the answer to the prayers in Ps 20:2,5,8. v2: “You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request (desire) of his lips. Selah.” This corresponds to Ps 20:4. His desire is our salvation, through His victory over enemy powers (Heb 12:2). Note the poetic parallelism – He did not just desire our salvation & victory, but prays for us (Jas 4:2, Heb 7:25). You were on His mind when He went to the Cross and ever since! Also notice God works through our desires, but only when our heart is submitted to God (Ps 37:4, Phil 2:12-13). v3: “For You meet (welcome) him with the blessings of goodness (abundant rich blessings); You set a crown of pure gold on his head.” Here the image changes from celebrating a Conquest to a Coronation - both were fulfilled by Christ in His Ascension. Having won His great victory, He ascended to Heaven and was crowned as Lord of all. Also as our representative He received every blessing of the New Covenant on our behalf, so that every blessing is now ours in Christ (Eph 1:3), for we are joints heirs with Him (Rom 8:17). This blessing includes abundant & eternal life, salvation, glory, authority (v4-5). The fact He shares this blessing with us is stated in v6a: “For You have made him most blessed forever (literally, ‘you have made Him blessings forever').” This means He was made to the source of blessing to us forever (blessed to be a blessing). This blessing includes joy, which only comes from God's Presence: “You have made him exceedingly glad (‘joyful with gladness') with Your Presence” (see Ps 16:11). God's Presence is the key to happiness. Thus, holiness comes before happiness (Heb 1:9, Ps 45:7). The basis for Christ (and us) to receive God's blessing is faith in the Lord and His covenant love: “For the KING trusts in the Lord, and through the mercy (covenant love and faithfulness) of the Most High, he shall not be moved (shaken)” (v7). He shall be established forever in God's grace. Whereas Part 1 looks back Christ's decisive victory at His 1st Coming (v1-7), Part 2 looks forward to His future victory at His 2nd Coming, when He'll judge all His enemies and establish His Kingdom on earth (v8-13). Thus, after Christ's initial victory, this predicts His enemies will still be in the field, which is the case. But at His 2nd Coming He will search out and then seize all His enemies with His mighty right hand (v8, Ex 15:6). He'll then throw them into His fiery furnace: “You (the KING) shall make them as a fiery oven in the time of Your anger (lit: ‘face, presence'), the LORD shall swallow them up in His wrath, and the fire shall devour them” (v9). This will happen when they meet Him face to face for judgment. The parallelism shows the close relationship between KING (Messiah) and the LORD. Christ is the Lord's representative & channel of both the Lord's salvation for His people (v6) and His wrath on His enemies (v9). This judgment is in 2 stages: (1) At the 2nd Coming (or death) the souls of the wicked are thrown into the fire of Hades, and then at the end of time, they'll be resurrected and stand before the Great White Throne, and then be thrown body & soul into the Lake of Fire. All they've produced (the fruit of their lives) will be destroyed, as well as their spiritual sons, who partook of their nature and followed in their ways (v10). They'll get their just desserts for they planned evil against God, but were always bound to fail (v11), for God resists the proud (Jas 4:6), and you can't defeat God. This reveals the futility of the godless life (any success is temporary). At a time of His choosing, He'll confront all rebels and cause them to want to flee, but there'll be no escape. God is seen as the Divine Warrior, who has already prepared His arrows of judgment, placed them on His bow, pulled back the strings, and pointed His arrows toward their faces - a picture of imminent judgment (v12). Ps 21 concludes with God's people praising Him for manifesting His power, not only in accomplishing salvation for them, but also for judging His enemies (v13). This judgment is a necessary part of establishing His Kingdom (Rev 11:15-18, 19:1-6).
Psalm 21 is the celebration of the accomplished victory prayed for in Ps 20. The kind of language used means it's a Messianic Psalm, for only Christ can fully fulfil these words, although it was fulfilled in measure by David. The ancient Rabbis interpreted it as speaking of King Messiah (v1), but the later Rabbis dropped this view, to try & prevent Christians from showing how Jesus perfectly fulfils it. v1: “The KING (Messiah) shall have joy in Your strength (invisible power), O LORD; and in Your salvation (manifested victory) how greatly shall he rejoice!” This describes God's mighty power that raised Christ from the dead, bringing Him into manifested victory & glory. Likewise, we should thank God for the invisible power of His Spirit (the blessing), as well as the manifested blessings brought forth by His grace. This verse is the answer to the prayers in Ps 20:2,5,8. v2: “You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request (desire) of his lips. Selah.” This corresponds to Ps 20:4. His desire is our salvation, through His victory over enemy powers (Heb 12:2). Note the poetic parallelism – He did not just desire our salvation & victory, but prays for us (Jas 4:2, Heb 7:25). You were on His mind when He went to the Cross and ever since! Also notice God works through our desires, but only when our heart is submitted to God (Ps 37:4, Phil 2:12-13). v3: “For You meet (welcome) him with the blessings of goodness (abundant rich blessings); You set a crown of pure gold on his head.” Here the image changes from celebrating a Conquest to a Coronation - both were fulfilled by Christ in His Ascension. Having won His great victory, He ascended to Heaven and was crowned as Lord of all. Also as our representative He received every blessing of the New Covenant on our behalf, so that every blessing is now ours in Christ (Eph 1:3), for we are joints heirs with Him (Rom 8:17). This blessing includes abundant & eternal life, salvation, glory, authority (v4-5). The fact He shares this blessing with us is stated in v6a: “For You have made him most blessed forever (literally, ‘you have made Him blessings forever').” This means He was made to the source of blessing to us forever (blessed to be a blessing). This blessing includes joy, which only comes from God's Presence: “You have made him exceedingly glad (‘joyful with gladness') with Your Presence” (see Ps 16:11). God's Presence is the key to happiness. Thus, holiness comes before happiness (Heb 1:9, Ps 45:7). The basis for Christ (and us) to receive God's blessing is faith in the Lord and His covenant love: “For the KING trusts in the Lord, and through the mercy (covenant love and faithfulness) of the Most High, he shall not be moved (shaken)” (v7). He shall be established forever in God's grace. Whereas Part 1 looks back Christ's decisive victory at His 1st Coming (v1-7), Part 2 looks forward to His future victory at His 2nd Coming, when He'll judge all His enemies and establish His Kingdom on earth (v8-13). Thus, after Christ's initial victory, this predicts His enemies will still be in the field, which is the case. But at His 2nd Coming He will search out and then seize all His enemies with His mighty right hand (v8, Ex 15:6). He'll then throw them into His fiery furnace: “You (the KING) shall make them as a fiery oven in the time of Your anger (lit: ‘face, presence'), the LORD shall swallow them up in His wrath, and the fire shall devour them” (v9). This will happen when they meet Him face to face for judgment. The parallelism shows the close relationship between KING (Messiah) and the LORD. Christ is the Lord's representative & channel of both the Lord's salvation for His people (v6) and His wrath on His enemies (v9). This judgment is in 2 stages: (1) At the 2nd Coming (or death) the souls of the wicked are thrown into the fire of Hades, and then at the end of time, they'll be resurrected and stand before the Great White Throne, and then be thrown body & soul into the Lake of Fire. All they've produced (the fruit of their lives) will be destroyed, as well as their spiritual sons, who partook of their nature and followed in their ways (v10). They'll get their just desserts for they planned evil against God, but were always bound to fail (v11), for God resists the proud (Jas 4:6), and you can't defeat God. This reveals the futility of the godless life (any success is temporary). At a time of His choosing, He'll confront all rebels and cause them to want to flee, but there'll be no escape. God is seen as the Divine Warrior, who has already prepared His arrows of judgment, placed them on His bow, pulled back the strings, and pointed His arrows toward their faces - a picture of imminent judgment (v12). Ps 21 concludes with God's people praising Him for manifesting His power, not only in accomplishing salvation for them, but also for judging His enemies (v13). This judgment is a necessary part of establishing His Kingdom (Rev 11:15-18, 19:1-6).
How do you help your children build confidence? How do you teach your kids to be resilient? Today, Jay welcomes Dr. Aliza Pressman. Aliza is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and healthcare providers. She is the host of the Raising Good Humans podcast and an expert in parenting strategies and child development. Dr. Pressman is also the author of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, where she offers practical advice and insights for parents looking to raise emotionally resilient and well-rounded children. Aliza begins by discussing whether everyone should become a parent and emphasizes the importance of being intentional and reflective before making that decision. She suggests that potential parents should think about their own values and how they want to approach parenting. She explains that having a strong, secure bond with a child is crucial for their development and that this bond can evolve over time, even if there have been mistakes along the way. Some children are more sensitive and require a specific environment to thrive, while others are more adaptable. She encourages parents to be mindful of their child's unique needs. The discussion moves on to discipline and encouragement. Dr. Pressman suggests that discipline should focus on teaching rather than punishing, with clear boundaries set for the child's safety and well-being. When it comes to building confidence, she emphasizes that helping children develop skills (competence) is more effective than simply giving praise. In this interview, you'll learn: How to handle parenting guilt and shame How to set boundaries for your child How to build your child's confidence How to discipline effectively How to foster independence in your child How to build a secure attachment with your child By focusing on building secure attachments, setting clear boundaries, and fostering independence, parents can create a nurturing environment where their children can thrive. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:57 Should Everyone Be a Parent? 04:29 How Do We Get to Be Who We Are? 05:50 Secure Attachment Relationship 07:15 Feeling of Guilt and Shame as a Parent 11:07 Tiny Moments to Build Resilience 15:31 The Tendency to Overcorrect 17:03 What is Effective Reflection? 21:44 Learn to Reflect with Your Children 26:31 Failure as a Parent 31:14 Different Forms of Communication with Children 35:10 What is the Right Approach to Discipline? 39:10 Three Parenting Styles 41:36 Tension and Rejection Can Be a Motivation 45:34 Dealing with a Child Who Doesn't Want to Open Up 50:12 Your Presence is Important 51:46 How to Have a Social Media Conversation? 57:12 How to Raise a Confident Human? 01:01:40 Allow Kids to Showcase What They Learned 01:05:53 Adults Can Work on Themselves 01:07:23 Aliza on Final Five Episode Resources: Dr. Aliza Pressman | Website Dr. Aliza Pressman | Instagram Dr. Aliza Pressman | Facebook Raising Good Humans The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Included Music: Redeemed, Once Again, I Give My Life for Thee, Oh the Glory of Your Presence, God of This City, Grace Alone, and Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior Message Title: Unsafe Witness Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Take Home Point: The way you live and treat people declares your faith more eloquently than your words alone.
LESSON 222God Is With Me. I Live And Move In Him.God is with me. He is my Source of life, the life within, the air I breathe, the food by which I am sustained, the water which renews and cleanses me. He is my home, wherein I live and move; the Spirit Which directs my actions, offers me Its Thoughts, and guarantees my safety from all pain. He covers me with kindness and with care, and holds in love the Son He shines upon, who also shines on Him. How still is he who knows the truth of what He speaks today!Father, we have no words except Your Name upon our lips and in our minds, as we come quietly into Your Presence now, and ask to rest with You in peace a while.- Jesus Christ in ACIM
Returning guest, Eric Gilmour, joins Liz for an impactful conversation about living from rest and encountering our Father in stillness. When we lean on His chest and receive His rest, we enter into it for ourselves and are able to fully let go. God wants to transform us by deeper dependency. As we see in Song of Songs 8, lovers lean. When we trust Him, we lean, when we lean, we love. Yielding of fruit comes from yielding to God. Adoration is the key, it is inhaling God. It opens up our spiritual receptivity and ability to enter into His rest.Related Materials:In Delighting in His Presence, founder of Sonship International and passionate follower of Christ Eric Gilmour shares brief yet profound and provoking devotionals that push you beyond the limitations of your present walk with God―and usher you into an intimate, experiential relationship with the living Jesus of the Bible. Eric shows that union with Christ is not reserved for the saints of old―it's an invitation being extended to you, right now, through the Holy Spirit. He reveals the fullness of what's possible―and available―in this sacred relationship. Delighting in Your Presence is Available August 6th!
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਸਕੀਨ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥ ਖਾਟਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਰੋਜਗਾਰੁ ॥ ਸੰਚਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ॥ ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਮ ॥੧॥ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰੰਗਿ ਅਪਾਰ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਏਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਅਤਿ ਮਸਕੀਨੀ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਵਡਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਚੀਨੀ ॥ ਅਨਦੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥ ਸੂਖੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਬਿਨਸੀ ਚਿੰਦ ॥੨॥ ਜਹ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤਨ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ॥ ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਨਾਦ ਕਵਿਤ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਸਭਾ ਮਹਿ ਅਨਦ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥ ਉਨ ਸੰਗੁ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਕਰਾਮ ॥੩॥ ਦੁਇ ਕਰ ਜੋੜਿ ਕਰੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥ ਚਰਨ ਪਖਾਰਿ ਕਹਾਂ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਹਜੂਰਿ ॥ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜੀਵੈ ਸੰਤਾ ਧੂਰਿ ॥੪॥੨॥੨੩॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤ ਜਨ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਮਸਤ ਹੋ ਕੇ, ਬੇਅੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਚ ਜੁੜ ਕੇ, ਇੱਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਂਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।ਰਹਾਉ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆਜਿਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ (ਹੀ) ਆਸਰਾ ਹੈ, ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਖੱਟਣ ਕਮਾਣ ਲਈ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਰੋਜ਼ੀ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ (ਭੀ) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਹੈ। (ਜੇਹੜਾ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹਰਿ-ਨਾਮ-ਧਨ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ) ਇਸ ਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਵਿਚ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੧। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਬਹੁਤ ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ-ਸੁਭਾਉ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਸੋਭਾ (ਦਾ ਮੂਲ) ਹੈ, ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੀ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ (ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ) ਹੈ। ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਆਨੰਦ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। (ਭਗਤੀ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤਿ ਨਾਲ) ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਖ ਬਣਿਆ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ (ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ) ਚਿੰਤਾ ਨਾਸ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।੨। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤ ਜਿੱਥੇ (ਭੀ) ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਉਥੇ ਉਹ ਸਾਜ ਵਰਤ ਕੇ ਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦਾ ਗੀਤ (ਹੀ) ਗਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਵਿਚ ਬੈਠਿਆਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹਾਸਲ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪਰ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਉਹੀ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਦੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਸ਼ (ਦਾ ਲੇਖ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹੋਵੇ) ।੩। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਹੱਥ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਉਚਾਰਦਾ ਰਹਾਂ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਨਾਨਕ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਧੂੜ ਤੋਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੇਹੜੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ (ਸਦਾ ਟਿਕੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ) ।੪।੨।੨੩। DHANASREE, FIFTH MEHL: I am meek and poor; the Name of God is my only Support. The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, is my occupation and earnings. I gather only the Lord's Name. It is useful in both this world and the next. || 1 || Imbued with the Love of the Lord God's Infinite Name, the Holy Saints sing the Glorious Praises of the One Lord, the Formless Lord. || Pause || The Glory of the Holy Saints comes from their total humility. The Saints realize that their greatness rests in the Praises of the Lord. Meditating on the Lord of the Universe, the Saints are in bliss. The Saints find peace, and their anxieties are dispelled. || 2 || Wherever the Holy Saints gather, there they sing the Praises of the Lord, in music and poetry. In the Society of the Saints, there is bliss and peace. They alone obtain this Society, upon whose foreheads such destiny is written. || 3 || With my palms pressed together, I offer my prayer. I wash their feet, and chant the Praises of the Lord, the treasure of virtue. O God, merciful and compassionate, let me remain in Your Presence. Nanak lives, in the dust of the Saints. || 4 || 2 || 23 ||
Join us on Coffee and Crystals as we dive into the themes of "The Power of Your Presence" and "Working for Yourself." In this special episode marking my birthday week and entering the final year of my thirties, I share personal reflections on balancing busy schedules, staying true to one's passions, and finding fulfillment amidst challenges. From a transformative encounter with a chatty hairdresser to the importance of aligning actions with purpose, we explore the significance of practicing presence and tapping into inner wisdom. Discover the value of prioritizing what you love and connecting with your true inner power, even in the midst of demanding routines and external pressures. As we approach a full moon, we reflect on the message of the "Buck Moon" and its reminder to resist stagnation, release old patterns, and embrace an exciting and productive second half of the year. Remember to take a moment for yourself, tune into your presence, and stay grounded in your purpose. Join me in celebrating life, setting intentions, and enjoying the journey ahead. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to prioritize self-care and hydration as you work towards your goals. Link for Healthy Cell Link: https://amzn.to/3K483ID Link for Greens: https://amzn.to/3vbVYgJ
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਸਕੀਨ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥ ਖਾਟਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਰੋਜਗਾਰੁ ॥ ਸੰਚਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ॥ ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਮ ॥੧॥ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰੰਗਿ ਅਪਾਰ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਏਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਅਤਿ ਮਸਕੀਨੀ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਵਡਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਚੀਨੀ ॥ ਅਨਦੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥ ਸੂਖੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਬਿਨਸੀ ਚਿੰਦ ॥੨॥ ਜਹ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤਨ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ॥ ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਨਾਦ ਕਵਿਤ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਸਭਾ ਮਹਿ ਅਨਦ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥ ਉਨ ਸੰਗੁ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਕਰਾਮ ॥੩॥ ਦੁਇ ਕਰ ਜੋੜਿ ਕਰੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥ ਚਰਨ ਪਖਾਰਿ ਕਹਾਂ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਹਜੂਰਿ ॥ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜੀਵੈ ਸੰਤਾ ਧੂਰਿ ॥੪॥੨॥੨੩॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤ ਜਨ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਮਸਤ ਹੋ ਕੇ, ਬੇਅੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਚ ਜੁੜ ਕੇ, ਇੱਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਂਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।ਰਹਾਉ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆਜਿਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ (ਹੀ) ਆਸਰਾ ਹੈ, ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਖੱਟਣ ਕਮਾਣ ਲਈ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਰੋਜ਼ੀ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ (ਭੀ) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਹੈ। (ਜੇਹੜਾ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹਰਿ-ਨਾਮ-ਧਨ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ) ਇਸ ਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਵਿਚ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੧। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਬਹੁਤ ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ-ਸੁਭਾਉ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਸੋਭਾ (ਦਾ ਮੂਲ) ਹੈ, ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੀ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ (ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ) ਹੈ। ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਆਨੰਦ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। (ਭਗਤੀ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤਿ ਨਾਲ) ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਖ ਬਣਿਆ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ (ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ) ਚਿੰਤਾ ਨਾਸ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।੨। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤ ਜਿੱਥੇ (ਭੀ) ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਉਥੇ ਉਹ ਸਾਜ ਵਰਤ ਕੇ ਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦਾ ਗੀਤ (ਹੀ) ਗਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਵਿਚ ਬੈਠਿਆਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹਾਸਲ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪਰ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਉਹੀ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਦੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਸ਼ (ਦਾ ਲੇਖ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹੋਵੇ) ।੩। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਹੱਥ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਉਚਾਰਦਾ ਰਹਾਂ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਨਾਨਕ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਧੂੜ ਤੋਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੇਹੜੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ (ਸਦਾ ਟਿਕੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ) ।੪।੨।੨੩। DHANAASAREE, FIFTH MEHL: I am meek and poor; the Name of God is my only Support. The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, is my occupation and earnings. I gather only the Lord's Name. It is useful in both this world and the next. || 1 || Imbued with the Love of the Lord God's Infinite Name, the Holy Saints sing the Glorious Praises of the One Lord, the Formless Lord. || Pause || The Glory of the Holy Saints comes from their total humility. The Saints realize that their greatness rests in the Praises of the Lord. Meditating on the Lord of the Universe, the Saints are in bliss. The Saints find peace, and their anxieties are dispelled. || 2 || Wherever the Holy Saints gather, there they sing the Praises of the Lord, in music and poetry. In the Society of the Saints, there is bliss and peace. They alone obtain this Society, upon whose foreheads such destiny is written. || 3 || With my palms pressed together, I offer my prayer. I wash their feet, and chant the Praises of the Lord, the treasure of virtue. O God, merciful and compassionate, let me remain in Your Presence. Nanak lives, in the dust of the Saints. || 4 || 2 || 23 ||
In the wake of a “major Summit” on Ukraine which neither the Russians nor the Chinese attended, the war remains as murky and inconclusive as ever. And it's this murkiness and inconclusiveness that the San Francisco based writer Sasha Vasiljuk explores in her new novel, Your Presence is Mandatory. But Vasiljuk's semi-autobiographical, semi-fictional canvas focuses on more than just Putin's invasions of Ukraine. It's a sweeping panorama of the last seventy-five years of Ukrainian history - although there's nothing particularly sweeping or panoramic about the awkward secrets that Vasiljuk digs up in this most most morally murky of geographies.Sasha Vasilyuk is a journalist and author of the debut novel Your Presence is Mandatory (Bloomsbury) about a Ukrainian Jewish WWII soldier and his family who reckon with his lifelong secrecy. The novel will also come out in Italy, France, Germany, Finland and Brazil in Fall 2024. Sasha grew up between Ukraine and Russia before immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 13. She has a MA in Journalism from New York University and her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, CNN, TIME, Los Angeles Times, Harper's Bazaar, BBC Radio, USA Today, KQED, San Francisco Chronicle, The Telegraph, and Narrative. She has won several writing awards, including the Solas Award for Best Travel Writing and the NATJA award. Besides writing, she has founded a leading wedding PR company and the first coworking space in San Francisco. She also spent a year traveling alone around the world. Sasha is a graduate of Lowell High School, UC Berkeley (BA in Comparative Literature and Italian Studies), and New York University (MA in Journalism). She lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
Imagine finding out that someone you loved lived a double life…keeping a secret the entire family knew nothing about until after they died. Secrets, especially those born out of shame, can make us feel small and hidden. They can have dangerous consequences, not just personally, but also socially and culturally. On the other hand, bringing those secrets to light can be profoundly enlightening, powerful, and maybe even spark social change. On today's episode of the Storytelling with Heart podcast, we explore both the impact of secret-keeping and the potential of storytelling, with journalist and debut novelist, Sasha Vasilyuk. Sasha Vasilyuk is a journalist and author of the new novel, Your Presence is Mandatory, which spans between World War II and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sasha has an MA in journalism from New York University and her nonfiction has been published in the New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, CNN, Time magazine and more. Sasha grew up between Ukraine and Russia before immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 13. In 2007, after her grandfather's death, Sasha's grandmother discovered in his papers a confession letter addressed to the KGB, revealing a history previously buried. Loosely inspired by her grandfather's story, the novel explores the multi-generational impact of not only war and trauma, but also secrets and stigma. In this episode of the Storytelling with Heart podcast, we explore Sasha's fascinating family story, as well as broader themes such as: – The value of fiction writing and how it can be used to explore nuanced and difficult subjects. – The personal and social risk of internalized shame – how storytelling, or the lack thereof, can shape cultural narratives as well as causing personal harm. – How to navigate the muddy waters of sharing complicated stories with our children and young people. – The challenge of sharing sensitive or vulnerable stories, and how to decide when it's worth it to share the truth (or not). – Why it's worth exploring family histories, regardless of whether you want to publish them. – Plus, tips for memoir and creative nonfiction writing! When you're done listening, check out Your Presence is Mandatory here: www.sashavasilyuk.com/your-presence-is-mandatory.
Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews journalist and fellow author Sasha Vasilyuk about several difficult themes from her debut novel, Your Presence is Mandatory, which is set between World War II and the current Russia-Ukraine conflict and is loosely based on the life of Sasha's Jewish-Ukranian grandfather, who was a POW and ostarbeiter in Germany during World War II. They discuss the silence, fear and shame that can come from having family secrets, and why we decide to hide things from our family or community. They also discuss how groups manipulate others through fear, propaganda and othering, and how we can still love individuals when we don't agree with what their government has done. Sasha Vasilyuk is a journalist and author of a debut novel, Your Presence is Mandatory that spans between World War II and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Her nonfiction has been published in the New York Times, CNN, Harper's Bazaar, Time, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Telegraph, KQED, and elsewhere. Sasha grew up between Ukraine and Russia before immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 13. https://www.sashavasilyuk.com/ Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She is a board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner at the Ayurvedic Doctor level, serving on the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda and on the Board of Directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. In addition to creating, supporting her clients, and leading an organization, she's often helping out at her son's baseball practices. Visit her online at www.heathergrzych.com Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com Connect with Heather to balance your health for your fertility: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Notes and Links to Sasha Vasilyuk's Work For Episode 234, Pete welcomes Sasha Vasilyuk, and the two discuss, among other topics, her childhood in Ukraine, Russia, and then San Francisco, her experiences with multilingualism, early formative and transformative reading, seeds for Your Presence is Mandatory, including the ways in which Ukrainian Jewish grandfather's experiences informed the book, gender balances in the USSR post-WWII, humanity and the ways it's expressed in the book, connections between contemporary separatist movements and World War II, and salient themes like grief, trauma, and the ways in which secrecy affects generations. Sasha Vasilyuk is a journalist and author of the debut novel Your Presence is Mandatory about a Ukrainian Jewish WWII soldier and his family who reckon with his lifelong secrecy, which is coming out in 2024. Sasha has written a lot about Eastern Europe, art, culture, travel and business. Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, TIME, NBC, Harper's Bazaar, BBC Radio, USA Today, KQED, San Francisco Chronicle, The Telegraph, Los Angeles Times, and Narrative. She has won several writing awards, including the Solas Award for Best Travel Writing and the NATJA award. Besides writing, she has founded a leading wedding PR company, the first coworking space in San Francisco, and the first U.S. magazine for Russian-speaking emigre teens. She also spent a year traveling alone around the world. Sasha is a graduate of Lowell High School, UC Berkeley (BA in Comparative Literature and Italian Studies), and New York University (MA in Journalism). She lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children. Buy Your Presence is Mandatory Sasha's Website Review of Your Presence is Mandatory in Los Angeles Review of Books At about 2:55, Sasha talks about her language background, early life At about 6:00, Sasha talks about early reading through talking about a trip to her San Francisco childhood home At about 9:00, Pete tests Sasha's British English and NorCal slang and Sasha talks about her experiences in ESL in school At about 10:40, Sasha responds to Pete's questions about if and how Russian enhances/affects her English writing At about 13:15, Sasha shares her thoughts on A Woman Warrior and other formative and transformative texts At about 16:20, Sasha highlights contemporary and not so contemporary books that challenge and inspire her, including Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate and Yaa Gaasi's Homegoing At about 19:10, Sasha shares a cool story about the origin of her cover At about 21:35, Sasha gives background on the book's seeds At about 26:20, Sasha shares how Masha and other voices are important in the book At about 27:20, Pete provides some of the book's exposition and how a famous Yevtushenko poem is related At about 28:45, Pete wonders about atheism and its connection to the Soviet Jews and Christians featured in her book At about 32:10, Pete provides information on key characters in the book, especially Yefim and Niña, and Sasha addresses the note from the book that is a catalyst for important events in the book At about 34:00, The two discuss Baltic/Soviet Union history that informs a lot of the book's key events At about 38:45, Sasha discusses the peculiarities of gender balance (due to the massive death from the WWII-era) that inform the relationship between Yefim and Nina and so many in the book and in real-life At about 42:55, The two discuss Stalino/Donetsk, which features in the book prominently At about 44:20, Pete reflects on how a possible extramarital affair is so suggestive of the secrecy of the post WWII Soviet Union At about 45:00, Pete's wondering about Yefim's avoiding admittance of his Jewishness and how it paralleled Sasha's grandfather; her response deals with a key question that propelled At about 50:20, Pete compliments Sasha's fresh take on the events of history/the book At about 51:40, Pete highlights a key and well-drawn scene that takes place within Germany, and Sasha recounts her experiences in traveling in Berlin and Germany as a whole, and how humanity and nuance come into play At about 57:20, Pete brings up The Book Thief in praising the ways in which Sasha portrays humanity and the closeness of history At about 59:15, Sasha discusses her “post-pub weird mental state” and future projects You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode. I am very excited about having one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review-I'm looking forward to the partnership! Look out for my interview with José Vadi sometime around May 17. 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Restore broken hearts How right Job was when he said that those at ease have contempt for misfortune. Lord, we acknowledge our lack of compassion before you for those in need. And we pray to share more of Your heart, a Restorer of broken walls. You desire that our heart should be like well-watered gardens, springs whose waters never fail, but there is stuff that You need to do in our heart, Lord, to make it possible for us to share Yours. We remember how a hand touched Daniel and raised him up, causing him to stand, catching and strengthening him and all that came from that. We remember how You stretched out your hand and touched Jeremiah's mouth. And how you laid your right hand on John at the start of the Revelation. Jesus, friend of sinners and Re-mender of broken hearts, we pray today for those who are lonely and sinned, and who receive but little outside support and stimulus, and few if any visit. Jesus be the Visitor. Visit those whose relationships have broken asunder and whose hearts are raw, and whose prospects are bleak. Release the grief in their hearts, the tension in their muscles, the blockages in their hearts and minds, and draw as many as will let You do so fully under the shadow of your wing. Lay Your hand afresh on us now, Lord. Even as Jehoshaphat brought many people back to the Lord, we're asking you to restore those who've wandered from the truth, because it's Your word that restores the soul. And we pray that we may play our part by praying for You to restore those who are far from your presence. Your goodness and compassion never falter nor fail, so come by whatever guise You choose to adopt and bring the reality of Your goodness close to lonely souls this day. For these weary hearts, Lord, we pray, where the slightest thing requires a great effort. Draw people with cords of kindness. Their hearts are clashing, Lord, and out of alignment. So be a Shelter from the wind, a Refuge from the storm, a Stream of Water in the desert, and the Shade of a great Rock in a thirsty land. Oh Lord, open the eyes of those who are blind. Open the ears of those who aren't used to listening to things that actually matter most for life and eternity. Part the veils of deception. Put to flight the fears and the reluctance that hold You at bay, so that they can be all that You would have them be, and noble plans may be embraced and noble deeds be performed. Restore the confused to their rightful minds and the wasteful to the fear of the Lord. Let them recall moments when Your Presence has passed close by, or those times when they caught the whisper of a voice from heaven speaking truth to their inmost being. May they pay close attention to that light that shone in a dark place, so that in your great mercy they may embrace the new birth You are offering them, and receive the living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. May the morning star rise in their hearts, we pray.
Notes and Links to Jazmina Barrera Velázquez's Work For Episode 233, Pete welcomes Jazmina Barrera Velásquez, and the two discuss, among other topics, her idyllic early childhood reading, her love for British, American, and Latin American authors, the ways in which Mexico City and Yucatán have informed her work, translation as an art, a craft, and a deep methods of editing, as well as salient themes from the story collection like evolving friendships, memory and tangibility, women's agency, and one's connection with her forebears and the sensitivities that come with living in a fragile world. Jazmina Barrera was born in Mexico City in 1988. She was a fellow at the Foundation for Mexican Letters and at Mexico's Fonca's Program for young writers and she's a member of the SNCA (National System of Art Creators in Mexico). She was a beneficiary of the residencies at Casa Estudio Cien años de Soledad. She has published work in various print and digital media, such as The Paris Review, El Malpensante, Words Without Borders, El País andThe New York Times. She has a Master's Degree in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University, which she completed with the support of a Fulbright grant. She is the author of four books in Spanish: Cuerpo extraño, Cuaderno de faros, Linea nigra and the children's book, Los nombres de los animales and Punto de cruz. Her books have been published in nine countries and translated to English, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and French. Her book of essays Cuerpo extraño (Foreign Body) was awarded the Latin American Voices prize by Literal Publishing in 2013. Cuaderno de faros (On Lighthouses) was long listed for the von Rezzori award and chosen for the Indie Next list by Indie Bound. Linea Nigra was a finalist for the National Book Critics Cricle's Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Autobiography Prize, the CANIEM's Book of the year award and the Amazon Primera Novela (First Novel) Award. Punto de cruz (Cross-Stitch) was a finalist in the Calamo Awards and long-listed for the Republic of Consciousness Prize. She is editor and co-founder of Ediciones Antílope. She lives in Mexico City. Jazmina Barrera (Ciudad de México, 1988) fue becaria de la Fundación para las Letras Mexicanas y beneficiaria de las residencias de la Casa Estudio Cien Años de Soledad. Fue becaria del programa de Jóvenes Creadores del Fonca y es miembro del Sistema Nacional de Creadores de Arte. Estudió la maestría en Escritura Creativa en Español en NYU con el apoyo de la beca Fullbright. Sus textos han sido publicados en revistas como The Paris Review, El País, Words Without Borders, Malpensante y The New York Times, entre otras. Es autora de Cuerpo extraño, Cuaderno de faros, Linea nigra, Los nombres de los animales y Punto de Cruz. Su libro de ensayos Cuerpo extraño / Foreign Body ganó el premio Latin American Voices 2013. Linea nigra fue finalista del premio CANIEM al libro del año, del premio Primera Novela, del National Book Critics Circle Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize y del National Book Critics Circle Autobiography Prize. Cuaderno de faros fue parte de la longlist del premio Von Rezzori. Punto de cruz fue finalista del premio Cálamo y parte de la longlist del premio The Republic of Consciousness. Sus libros han sido publicados en nueve países y traducidos al inglés, italiano, holandés, portugués y francés. Es socia fundadora de Ediciones Antílope. Vive en la Ciudad de México. Buy Cross-Stitch Jazmina's Website Review of Cross-Stitch in The New York Times At about 3:00, Jazmina talks about her early reading and writing life, including experiential coolness and professional-style printed books At about 8:45, Jazmina's reciting of her first short story leads to her making an astute observation about the famous Ernest Hemingway quote At about 10:40, Jazmina recounts some of the books and writers that ignited her love of reading At about 12:00, Jazmina describes Harry Potter as a gateway to learning English At about 13:05, Jazmina talks about her studying English literature at UNAM, and discovering many contemporary Latin American writers at NYU At about 15:10, The two talk about the ways in which American literature is often translated abroad, but not the other way around as much At about 17:05, Jazmina shares cool connections in her writing life to Gabriel Garcia Marquez's former writing haunts At about 18:10, The two discuss Garcia Marquez legends about time in Mexico City At about 19:20, Jazmina highlights “so many” Latin American standout contemporaries, including Mariana Enriquez, Dolores Reyes, Marta Jimenez Serrano, and Marina Azahua, Astrid López Méndez, Isabel Zapata, César Tejeda, Irad León, Paula Abramo, Mariana Oliver, Veronica Murguia, and of course, her husband, the brilliant Alejandro Zambra At about 21:40-a cool Chilean word is introduced-”fome” At about 22:35, Jazmina reflects on the gendered language of “padre” and other expressions that seem to speak negatively about women At about 23:40, Jazmina speaks about the unique literary culture of Mexico City (en español), At about 26:25, Jazmina discusses Ediciones Antílope as a place to publish more eccentric, daring books and poetry At about 27:30, The two discuss translation, specifically with regard to Juan Rulfo's work, and the ways in which titles are rendered At about 28:45, Jazmina responds to Pete's questions about how she sees the art of translation, and she responds through talking about “untranslatable” words, diminutive words, and the power of translators as “the closest readers” At about 33:10, Jazmina provides background information on the book's title and her experience with needlework/embroidery At about 36:10, Jazmina talks about seeds for the book At about 37:50, The two lay out the book's exposition At about 39:00, Jazmina responds to Pete wondering about the narrator, Mina's, frustration/anger with her friend after a tragedy At about 42:20, Jazmina describes the main character of Dalia At about 44:35, Historical and mythical ideas of rebirth and needles bringing health and connection are discussed At about 47:30, Jazmina talks about a “genealogy of women” that is connected to embroidery At about 48:50, Jazmina responds to Pete's questions about her family history with embroidery and her family connections to Yucatan and her interest in xmanikben At about 51:20, Jazmina gives background on the indigenous communities of México and their rich history around textiles At about 54:15, Jazmina gives background on the literacy program in Queretaro in the book and her real experience with it At about 57:20, Pete traces some of the final scenes of the book and asks Jazmina about Citali's world view At about 1:01:35, Discussion of “empath” leads to discussion of “emos” and a shoutout to Daniel Hernández's Down and Delirious in México City At about 1:02:40, Pete points out an uncomfortable and well-written scene that highlights traumas in Citlali's life You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode. I am very excited about having one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review-I'm looking forward to the partnership! Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 234 with Sasha Vasilyuk, a journalist and the author of the debut novel Your Presence is Mandatory, which came out to great acclaim on April 23 of this year. Sasha has won several writing awards, including the Solas Award for Best Travel Writing and the NATJA award. The episode will go live on May 7. 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Sasha Vasilyuk is the author of Your Presence is Mandatory. We discuss the generations of her family's experience in Ukraine, researching a novel based in true events, how pregnancy is […]
In this episode, Pastor Chad sits down with Ben Malcolmson to talk about finding purpose in everyday life. Today's conversation reminds us of the importance of being present where God has placed us, listening to His nudges, and trusting His guidance, even when it seems unclear.Subscribe to receive our latest videos!Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleyccTo support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/givingGod loves you no matter who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley.Chapters:00:00:00 - Finding Purpose and Encouragement in God00:03:00 - Your Presence is Your Purpose00:06:02 - Finding Purpose in Everyday Moments00:09:06 - Finding Purpose in Life Moments00:12:11 - The Still Small Voice of God00:15:07 - The Impact of Simple Acts of Kindness00:18:29 - Taking the Next Step00:21:29 - From Walk-On to Working with USC's Football Team00:24:24 - Finding Purpose in Faith
Sasha Vasilyuk's new novel, Your Presence is Mandatory is based on historical events that span from WWII until the advent of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
I often talk to the athletes I coach on their mental game about Presence and Process. In sports, business, and life, our goal and focus tends to zero in on the outcome often neglecting thought and preparation about how we want to “show up”(Presence) and how we want to “show out” (Process). In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode, I share more about how focusing on these 2 important things can help you achieve your goals and maximize your potential in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Presence: How you show up to the moment.Process: How you show out or give your best to the momentKey Question: Do you invest time thinking and preparing for how you want to show up (Your Presence) and give your best to the moment (Your Process) and to the people you have an opportunity each day to lead, influence, and impact?New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਸਕੀਨ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥ ਖਾਟਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਰੋਜਗਾਰੁ ॥ ਸੰਚਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ॥ ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਮ ॥੧॥ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰੰਗਿ ਅਪਾਰ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਏਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਅਤਿ ਮਸਕੀਨੀ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਵਡਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਚੀਨੀ ॥ ਅਨਦੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥ ਸੂਖੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਬਿਨਸੀ ਚਿੰਦ ॥੨॥ ਜਹ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤਨ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ॥ ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਨਾਦ ਕਵਿਤ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਸਭਾ ਮਹਿ ਅਨਦ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥ ਉਨ ਸੰਗੁ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਕਰਾਮ ॥੩॥ ਦੁਇ ਕਰ ਜੋੜਿ ਕਰੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥ ਚਰਨ ਪਖਾਰਿ ਕਹਾਂ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਹਜੂਰਿ ॥ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜੀਵੈ ਸੰਤਾ ਧੂਰਿ ॥੪॥੨॥੨੩॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤ ਜਨ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਮਸਤ ਹੋ ਕੇ, ਬੇਅੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਚ ਜੁੜ ਕੇ, ਇੱਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਂਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।ਰਹਾਉ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆਜਿਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ (ਹੀ) ਆਸਰਾ ਹੈ, ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਖੱਟਣ ਕਮਾਣ ਲਈ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਰੋਜ਼ੀ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ (ਭੀ) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਹੈ। (ਜੇਹੜਾ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹਰਿ-ਨਾਮ-ਧਨ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ) ਇਸ ਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਵਿਚ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੧। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਬਹੁਤ ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ-ਸੁਭਾਉ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਸੋਭਾ (ਦਾ ਮੂਲ) ਹੈ, ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੀ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ (ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ) ਹੈ। ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਆਨੰਦ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। (ਭਗਤੀ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤਿ ਨਾਲ) ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਖ ਬਣਿਆ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ (ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ) ਚਿੰਤਾ ਨਾਸ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।੨। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤ ਜਿੱਥੇ (ਭੀ) ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਉਥੇ ਉਹ ਸਾਜ ਵਰਤ ਕੇ ਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦਾ ਗੀਤ (ਹੀ) ਗਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਵਿਚ ਬੈਠਿਆਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹਾਸਲ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪਰ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਉਹੀ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਦੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਸ਼ (ਦਾ ਲੇਖ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹੋਵੇ) ।੩। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਹੱਥ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਉਚਾਰਦਾ ਰਹਾਂ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਨਾਨਕ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਧੂੜ ਤੋਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੇਹੜੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ (ਸਦਾ ਟਿਕੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ) ।੪।੨।੨੩। DHANAASAREE, FIFTH MEHL: I am meek and poor; the Name of God is my only Support. The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, is my occupation and earnings. I gather only the Lord's Name. It is useful in both this world and the next. || 1 || Imbued with the Love of the Lord God's Infinite Name, the Holy Saints sing the Glorious Praises of the One Lord, the Formless Lord. || Pause || The Glory of the Holy Saints comes from their total humility. The Saints realize that their greatness rests in the Praises of the Lord. Meditating on the Lord of the Universe, the Saints are in bliss. The Saints find peace, and their anxieties are dispelled. || 2 || Wherever the Holy Saints gather, there they sing the Praises of the Lord, in music and poetry. In the Society of the Saints, there is bliss and peace. They alone obtain this Society, upon whose foreheads such destiny is written. || 3 || With my palms pressed together, I offer my prayer. I wash their feet, and chant the Praises of the Lord, the treasure of virtue. O God, merciful and compassionate, let me remain in Your Presence. Nanak lives, in the dust of the Saints. || 4 || 2 || 23 || --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gsjhampur/message
How does fasting relate to God's pattern of rest? It's Day 21. The last day of our fast! If you made it this far, I'm super proud of you. You have done something that few people are willing to do. Today, we look at frequently asked questions about fasting in the final chapters of "A Complete Guide to Biblical Fasting: Master the Habit that Provokes God's Favor" by Ted Shuttlesworth, Jr. DISCLAIMERS: Remember, fasting does not move God. Fasting moves us. It puts us in a position to receive from God. I am not a medical professional, and nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. Please fast responsibly. If you have any underlying health issues or unhealthy relationship with food, do not fast. And if you are going on an extended fast, it's a good idea to check with your doctor first. Father God, As we come to the end of this season of fasting, we thank You for loving providing this discipline for our benefit. Help us to not just understand the physical benefits but to embrace the spiritual renewal it offers. We recognize that our bodies are the temple of Holy Spirit. We are not our own, but have been purchased with an exceedingly precious price. Help us to used the discipline of fasting as a tool to cleanse and rejuvenate ourselves, inside and out. May our furture journeys through fasting draw us ever closer to You, deepening our faith and heightening our awareness of Your presence in our lives. Strengthen our bodies and our spirits, and hep us to persevere, especially when faced with challenges or temptations. When we fast, let it be with pure intentions, seeking not just the physical detoxification but a deeper, spiritual cleansing that aligns us more closely with Your will. Father, I speak a special blessing over those who have been traveling with me on this path of fasting. Continue to give them revelation and clarity. I speak healing over their bodies and strength and renewal over their relationships with others and especially with you. May the insights we've gained over the past weeks not just linger in our minds, but manifest in our lives as we strive to live in a way that honors You. Thank You for the nourishment of Your Word and this special time spent in Your Presence. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. ----- Thank you for joining me on Meditating The Word today. This is Cheree, reminding you that you are in my prayers. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. ---- Resources mentioned in today's Podcast Episode: A Complete Guide to Biblical Fasting: Master the Habit that Provokes God's Favor by Ted Shuttlesworth, Jr. https://amzn.to/3OqpXrB - #CommissionsEarned God's Chosen Fast (FaithEssentials) by Arthur Wallis https://amzn.to/49mWbMk - #CommissionsEarned Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/earth-in-bloom License code: PKB2GOTPFQSZZFD7 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sonder-house/dreaming-elliott-jacques License code: 5HBP1CI7GED7IEQD #meditatingtheword #podcast #fasting #fastingandprayer #TedShuttlesworth #completeguidetobiblicalfasting #GodsChosenFast #ArthurWallis
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਸਕੀਨ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥ ਖਾਟਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਰੋਜਗਾਰੁ ॥ ਸੰਚਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ॥ ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਮ ॥੧॥ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰੰਗਿ ਅਪਾਰ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਏਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਅਤਿ ਮਸਕੀਨੀ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਵਡਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਚੀਨੀ ॥ ਅਨਦੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥ ਸੂਖੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਬਿਨਸੀ ਚਿੰਦ ॥੨॥ ਜਹ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤਨ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ॥ ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਨਾਦ ਕਵਿਤ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਸਭਾ ਮਹਿ ਅਨਦ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥ ਉਨ ਸੰਗੁ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਕਰਾਮ ॥੩॥ ਦੁਇ ਕਰ ਜੋੜਿ ਕਰੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥ ਚਰਨ ਪਖਾਰਿ ਕਹਾਂ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਹਜੂਰਿ ॥ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜੀਵੈ ਸੰਤਾ ਧੂਰਿ ॥੪॥੨॥੨੩॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤ ਜਨ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਮਸਤ ਹੋ ਕੇ, ਬੇਅੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਚ ਜੁੜ ਕੇ, ਇੱਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਂਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।ਰਹਾਉ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆਜਿਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ (ਹੀ) ਆਸਰਾ ਹੈ, ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਖੱਟਣ ਕਮਾਣ ਲਈ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਰੋਜ਼ੀ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ (ਭੀ) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਹੈ। (ਜੇਹੜਾ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹਰਿ-ਨਾਮ-ਧਨ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ) ਇਸ ਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਵਿਚ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੧। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਬਹੁਤ ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ-ਸੁਭਾਉ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਸੋਭਾ (ਦਾ ਮੂਲ) ਹੈ, ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੀ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ (ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ) ਹੈ। ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਆਨੰਦ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। (ਭਗਤੀ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤਿ ਨਾਲ) ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਖ ਬਣਿਆ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ (ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ) ਚਿੰਤਾ ਨਾਸ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।੨। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤ ਜਿੱਥੇ (ਭੀ) ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਉਥੇ ਉਹ ਸਾਜ ਵਰਤ ਕੇ ਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦਾ ਗੀਤ (ਹੀ) ਗਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਵਿਚ ਬੈਠਿਆਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹਾਸਲ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪਰ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਉਹੀ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਦੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਸ਼ (ਦਾ ਲੇਖ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹੋਵੇ) ।੩। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਹੱਥ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਉਚਾਰਦਾ ਰਹਾਂ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਨਾਨਕ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਧੂੜ ਤੋਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੇਹੜੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ (ਸਦਾ ਟਿਕੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ) ।੪।੨।੨੩। DHANAASAREE, FIFTH MEHL: I am meek and poor; the Name of God is my only Support. The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, is my occupation and earnings. I gather only the Lord's Name. It is useful in both this world and the next. || 1 || Imbued with the Love of the Lord God's Infinite Name, the Holy Saints sing the Glorious Praises of the One Lord, the Formless Lord. || Pause || The Glory of the Holy Saints comes from their total humility. The Saints realize that their greatness rests in the Praises of the Lord. Meditating on the Lord of the Universe, the Saints are in bliss. The Saints find peace, and their anxieties are dispelled. || 2 || Wherever the Holy Saints gather, there they sing the Praises of the Lord, in music and poetry. In the Society of the Saints, there is bliss and peace. They alone obtain this Society, upon whose foreheads such destiny is written. || 3 || With my palms pressed together, I offer my prayer. I wash their feet, and chant the Praises of the Lord, the treasure of virtue. O God, merciful and compassionate, let me remain in Your Presence. Nanak lives, in the dust of the Saints. || 4 || 2 || 23 || --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gsjhampur/message
In the shadows of sorrow, can fasting help us through the grieving process? Today we'll explore one of the most common -- although not always conscious -- reasons for fasting. It's Day three of our 21 day fast. Today, we're going to talk about Fasting as Part of the Grieving Process. We'll look at an account of fasting in 1st Samuel 1 and 2nd Samuel 1 and 1st Chronicles 10. If you are struggling to process grief, you may want to consider fasting as part of your transformation. Remember, fasting doesn't move God. Fasting moves us. It puts us in a position to receive from God. And please fast responsibly. If you have any underlying health issues or unhealthy relationship with food, do not fast. If you are going on an extended fast, it's a good idea to check with your doctor first. ----- Father God, I speak Your Word over everyone listening to this podcast. And especially over those dealing with grief. May they feel Your embrace in their season of mourning. You are always present, Father. May they find peace in Your Presence even in their moments of sorrow. We are reminded that we do not grieve as unbelievers do. Because we know that earthly, physical death is not the end. We have the hope of seeing our loved ones again. Give those who are going through this process the courage to face each day, and the hope to see beyond their pain. Father, You heal the broken hearted, and You soothe our troubled spirits. Help those who have lost someone dear to treasure the cherished memories and the love shared. Bless them with the support of friends and family, and guide those around them to offer words of comfort and acts of kindness. Thank You for Your everlasting love. Amen. ----- Thank you for joining me on Meditating The Word today. This is Cheree, reminding you that you are in my prayers. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. ---- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/earth-in-bloom License code: PKB2GOTPFQSZZFD7 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sonder-house/dreaming-elliott-jacques License code: 5HBP1CI7GED7IEQD
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We're more digitally connected than ever. And we're struggling with loneliness more than ever. So bizarre, right? But we've had enough time to prove one thing - likes and comments and followers are STILL not nearly as powerful as YOUR PRESENCE. That's why I wanted to talk about 3 Simple Tips to Improve Any Relationship this week. Because the ironic thing is - with people STARVING for attention, it really only takes a BIT of intentionality to make a difference in a relationship. Think about it - you have the ability to POWERFULLY CONNECT with those nearest and dearest to you, simply by being present and intentional. It's such a gift to share with others. It's such a gift to share with yourself. I hope this episode inspires you to BE the person who leads the way in your relationships!
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News National Correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about the FBI issuing warnings about gift card scams. Amy talks with ABC News' tech guru Mike Dobuski about the top tech stories of 2023. ‘Your Presence is Your Present': An evening at IPIC The show closes celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Elf.
In this episode, we reflect on the words of Jesus in John 6:25 - 70, and build on the foundation of God's own example of humility demonstrated in the Person of Jesus Christ (discussed in the previous episode). St Paul reminds us, "Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus." With that, he roots this encouragement in the example of the Lord's own humility. What does humility have to do with the Eucharist? How do we become one with Christ in the Eucharist? How do we live a Eucharistic life of humility? What should this "Eucharistic life of humility" look like? Listen to find out! Philippians 2:1-11 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 1 Corinthians 13:4 - 7 Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Stay With Me - Prayer of St Padre Pio Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. You know how easily I abandon You. Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak and I need Your strength, that I may not fall so often. Stay with me, Lord, for You are my life, and without You, I am without fervor. Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light, and without You, I am in darkness. Stay with me, Lord, to show me Your will. Stay with me, Lord, so that I hear Your voice and follow You. Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love You very much, and always be in Your company. Stay with me, Lord, if You wish me to be faithful to You. Stay with me, Lord, for as poor as my soul is, I want it to be a place of consolation for You, a nest of love. Stay with me, Jesus, for it is getting late and the day is coming to a close, and life passes; death, judgment, eternity approaches. It is necessary to renew my strength, so that I will not stop along the way and for that, I need You. It is getting late and death approaches, I fear the darkness, the temptations, the dryness, the cross, the sorrows. O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exile! Stay with me tonight, Jesus, in life with all it's dangers. I need You. Let me recognize You as Your disciples did at the breaking of the bread, so that the Eucharistic Communion be the Light which disperses the darkness, the force which sustains me, the unique joy of my heart. Stay with me, Lord, because at the hour of my death, I want to remain united to You, if not by communion, at least by grace and love. Stay with me, Jesus, I do not ask for divine consolation, because I do not merit it, but the gift of Your Presence, oh yes, I ask this of You! Stay with me, Lord, for it is You alone I look for, Your Love, Your Grace, Your Will, Your Heart, Your Spirit, because I love You and ask no other reward but to love You more and more. With a firm love, I will love You with all my heart while on earth and continue to love You perfectly during all eternity. Amen Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Join the Draw Near Community Space on Suscipe.co (https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual) Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara) You can even find us on Twitter. (https://twitter.com/fredandkara) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell My Lord & My God Theme: Original Music © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell; Arranged and Performed by Paul Ching
Have you ever been through fiery trials? Sherry Grubelnik joins the Busses to bring hope that you can overcome! Sherry gives her testimony of walking out her healing from two recent strokes, and how God is using it to increase her faith for healing for her daughter with special needs. She also shares hope for other parents of special needs children to press in for the purpose and calling of God for themselves and their children.EMAIL: feedback@globaloutpouring.orgWEBSITE: https://globaloutpouring.netRELATED LINKS:Previous episode with Sherry Grubelnik and others: You Can Help End Abortion, No Matter Your Age! (93)Prayer of Sister Gwen Shaw:Father in Heaven, I come to You now in the name of Your Son, Jesus.It is through His righteousness and grace alone I dare to stand in Your Presence.I ask You to cleanse me afresh with His precious blood.Make me like You, Jesus.Give me Your same beautiful Spirit and make me Christ-like.Take out of my life everything that grieves You.Help me to be kind and forgiving and totally yielded to Your will in my life.I ask You, Holy Spirit, to control my life every moment, and to convict me when I do anything wrong, and help me to keep my vessel filled with the oil of the Spirit so that I will be ready when the Priest, the Bridegroom, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Glory comes for His Bride.In Jesus Name, Amen. CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAGlobal Outpouring Facebook PageGlobal Outpouring on InstagramGlobal Outpouring YouTube ChannelGlobal Outpouring on Twitter
Chicago director Lili-Anne Brown brings extraordinary levels of funny and heart to the Goodman Theatre production of Pearl Cleage's wonderful comedy of class, The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years. Brown discusses the kind of rehearsal room she creates; how she worked her way up the theatrical ladder; how we don't talk enough about the value of comedy; how the comedy basics of high status versus low status goes too frequently unrecognized; how she gives license to her actors to explore and invent; how the best and funniest idea wins; and how the recipe always begins with great actors and giving them permission to try. (Length 21:08)
Lord, I focus now on You, with all my heart and mind and soul. Teach me how to rest and play and pray and send my spirit soaring far and wide. Let Your angels inspire and direct me And bring the touch of heaven very near. Watch over my emotions, Lord, Let no wayward fears or longings rule my heart. Capture wayward thoughts and wild emotions Restore my heart to silence Expand my heart to love. Focus my heart on You, Lord, lest it seek wrong and foolish things. Still the darting flitting shafts of longing And fill my emptiness with the awareness of Your Presence. Focus my eyes, Lord, Lest they wander and stray Restrain and retrain my tongue, Lord, To speak words that strengthen and build others up. May no reckless decisions or rash and hurtful words Bring trouble to myself or others today. Focus my mind, Lord. To think Your thoughts and to pray Your prayers. I offer You My eyes to see for You My heart to seek and rest in You My whole being to love You. In the name of Him who formed the eye and planted the ear, Amen.
Have you ever been through fiery trials? Sherry Grubelnik joins the Busses to bring hope that you can overcome! Sherry gives her testimony of walking out her healing from two recent strokes, and how God is using it to increase her faith for healing for her daughter with special needs. She also shares hope for other parents of special needs children to press in for the purpose and calling of God for themselves and their children. EMAIL: feedback@globaloutpouring.org WEBSITE: https://globaloutpouring.net RELATED LINKS: Previous episode with Sherry Grubelnik and others: You Can Help End Abortion, No Matter Your Age! (93) Prayer of Sister Gwen Shaw: Father in Heaven, I come to You now in the name of Your Son, Jesus. It is through His righteousness and grace alone I dare to stand in Your Presence. I ask You to cleanse me afresh with His precious blood. Make me like You, Jesus. Give me Your same beautiful Spirit and make me Christ-like. Take out of my life everything that grieves You. Help me to be kind and forgiving and totally yielded to Your will in my life. I ask You, Holy Spirit, to control my life every moment, and to convict me when I do anything wrong, and help me to keep my vessel filled with the oil of the Spirit so that I will be ready when the Priest, the Bridegroom, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Glory comes for His Bride. In Jesus Name, Amen. CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Global Outpouring Facebook Page Global Outpouring on Instagram Global Outpouring YouTube Channel Global Outpouring on Twitter
PRAYERGod, You are so Good! Thank you for your faithfulness to me! Forgive me for the things break your heart. Break my heart for the things that break yours.Holy Spirit, Stir in me a passion for Your Word, Your Presence and Your People.In Jesus' Name,AmenKEY SCRIPTURE2 Timothy 1:6-76 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
God has set us free so we can live free. If we have prioritized God in our life, we will be able to filter everything after that to determine whether or not it serves us to serve Him. If God doesn't have priority in our heart, we will not be the “images of God” He created us to be. Next up, does God have PRIORITY in our speech? Does what comes out of our mouths represent God well? God had set the Israelite FREE…so they could live free, enjoying the peace, prosperity and blessing of living in a covenant relationship with Him. Again, the 10 Commandments don't save us…but they do reveal our deep need for Jesus…who perfectly fulfills his summary of all the laws, to love God and to love people. He did perfectly!TALK ABOUT IT - Questions to GROW through with family, friends, & myself. 1. What does my first name mean? What does my last name mean? What are the values my parents taught me?2. What does it mean to misuse God's name? What ways do I misuse God's name in my life?3. Why is it significant that we bear God's name and how we represent Him reflects on His reputation? 4. What are some ways we can represent God well? What happens if we don't? 5. PRAYER: “Father, help us to revere Your Presence in a world that profanes you!”
Weekly Worship with the Blue Army1st Age: "Stir up Every Heart" "Give It All Away" "In the Light of Your Presence"2nd Age: "Don't Want to Be" "I Lay Me Down"
God is with me. I live and move in Him. God is with me. He is my Source of life, the life within, the air I breathe, the food by which I am sustained, the water which renews and cleanses me. He is my home, wherein I live and move; the Spirit Which directs my actions, offers me Its Thoughts, and guarantees my safety from all pain. He covers me with kindness and with care, and holds in love the Son He shines upon, who also shines on Him. How still is he who knows the truth of what He speaks today! Father, we have no words except Your Name upon our lips and in our minds, as we come quietly into Your Presence now, and ask to rest with You in peace a while.- Jesus Christ in A Course in MIracles, Lesson 222
Opening Song: (https://open.spotify.com/track/5iC83vBtNrDDj7ioeg56Pt?si=0e5dc05911694d2e)I Will Exalt You by Amanda Cook, sung here by Shane & Shane Lyrics: Your Presence is all I need It's all I want it's all I seek Without it without it there's no meaning Your Presence is the air I breathe The song I sing and the love I need And without it without it I'm not living (REPEAT) I will exalt You Lord I will exalt You Lord There is no one like You God I will exalt You Lord I will exalt You Lord No other name be lifted high There will be no one like You And no one beside You You alone are worthy of all praise Your Presence is all I need It's all I want all I seek Without it without it there's no meaning Passage: 10 Enter into the rock and hide in the dust from before the terror of the LORD, and from the splendor of his majesty. 11 The haughty looks of man shall be brought low, and the lofty pride of men shall be humbled, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. 12 For the LORD of hosts has a day against all that is proud and lofty, against all that is lifted up—and it shall be brought low; 13 against all the cedars of Lebanon, lofty and lifted up; and against all the oaks of Bashan; 14 against all the lofty mountains, and against all the uplifted hills; 15 against every high tower, and against every fortified wall; 16 against all the ships of Tarshish, and against all the beautiful craft. 17 And the haughtiness of man shall be humbled, and the lofty pride of men shall be brought low, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. (Isaiah 2:10–17 ESV) Musical Reflection: It Is Well With My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE) by Philip Bliss Reflection Notes: A hymn born in tragedy, “It is Well” was penned by Horatio Spafford after hearing that his daughters had all perished in a shipwreck. Through this devastation, Spafford and his wife clung to the promise of God's goodness. Spafford's immortal words were set to music by his good friend and hymn writer, Philip Bliss; Bliss titled the tune “Ville du Havre” after the ship on which Spafford's children had died. Prayer: Father, what we know not, teach us; what we have not, give us; what we are not, make us; for the sake of your Son our Savior. Amen. -Old Anglican Prayer
How often do you find yourself judging yourself or others? If you're aware of that voice, you can learn to befriend it and use it for your greater good. Guest Joan-Clare Gilbert shares with host Meredith Bell strategies she's used with herself and with clients to reduce the amount of time spent in judging and more in loving.Joan-Claire shares her journey to becoming a coach and what's she learned from her own coaches that she now applies with her clients. You'll appreciate the loving, gentle approach she offers to being kind to yourself when faced with situations that could challenge you.About the Guest: Joan-Claire Gilbert is The Ultimate Relationship Coach. A formerly practicing attorney, she is now a trained mental fitness coach and leadership coach who helps attorneys and entrepreneurs create powerfully loving and mutually supportive relationships, both at home and in the workplace.She works with law firm managing partners and other business leaders who want a competitive edge and also want to create a team of engaged, collaborative leaders who get the job done.Joan-Claire grew up in the fertile Willamette Valley of Oregon, USA in a family wholesale tree nursery business, graduated from Princeton University (A.B., Economics) and Notre Dame Law School, and began her law career in Portland, Oregon at a boutique litigation firm.After struggling for many years with a debilitating autoimmune condition as a mother of young children and feeling like the problem was always "out there," Joan-Claire discovered a better way, and began her personal development journey in earnest. Since becoming a professional coach in 2020, she has seen her clients have profound breakthroughs that have been hugely impactful on their professional work, on their relationships, and on their organizations.You can read more about Joan-Claire's journey from stuck and disempowered to powerful in her chapter "Finding Your True Power in Your Presence to Yourself" in the 2022 co-authored bestseller I Am Powerful, available on Amazon. Website: https://www.joanclairecoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanclairegilbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanclairecoaching/ About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resources
If you appreciate this work, consider supporting it - https://www.patreon.com/seekgodtogether Today we will read 1 Samuel 15:22. This verse says, “Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? Look: to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.” With these words Saul is rejected as king of Israel and David - the man after God's own heart - replaces him. I have to admit at first reading to having a little sympathy for Saul. I mean look at him. Not perfect by any means, but by the time he figures out his folly, seeks forgiveness and is seemingly denied. Harsh. I mean who hasn't disobeyed? David disobeyed in spectacular fashion but was never rejected as king. You could say that David's sin exceeded Saul's. And after all, isn't obedience just a type of sacrifice in itself? But consider that this verse, like all scripture, is insight into the heart of God. This verse sheds light on what moves Him. What doesn't move Him? Sacrifice. Sacrifice is giving a thing. Even giving another life, something of value that would “appease” God. As if God is a moody tyrant who needs a bribe. As if God's favor could be bought with a price. But that's not God. God is ultimately after relationship. And for those willing to hear it, romance. Bribery and appeasement have no place in romance. What does though? Paying attention, honor, love, submission. In short - obedience. When these are violated no amount of sacrifice restores them. This is why even when David committed such atrocities as adultery, intrigue, and murder, he remained and is forever hailed as a man after God's own heart. What troubled Saul the most was losing his position. What broke David's heart was the severed intimacy between him and God. And while David's disobedience resulted in very real consequences (as does ours) for the worshipper, God is always at the ready to forgive and continue the romance. Obedience always makes the felt reality of romance sweeter. “God, I don't want to disobey. I've done enough of that. I want You. I want to be close to You. I want the sweetness of Your Presence. Allow me to feel that now.”
And 'It' can be what you think you want, what you think you're lacking, what you think He''ll give to you if you do the right things, pray the right things,chant the right things.OR you can recognize 'It' for what It is. You can recognize 'It' as Him, and He's saying,'I know exactly what you need,who you need,and when you need it.*I'm not withholding anything from you. I'm showing you that I AM all you need. Do you accept That?Am I enough for you? Just My Presence,and My Presence alone,which is Your Presence,the same I Am that you call 'me' is ME? When you know that,you have Everythingand you'll have everything. I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.comPlease help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings________________________________Today's Quotes:"I know exactly: what you need, who you need, & when you need it."- God via @saviorfeed"Beloved Ehyeh-Asher-Ehyeh, May my second thoughtAfter the first hurtful thought or feelingBe this:I surrender to you."-Franciscan Center"There is no virtue higher than love, there is no treasure higher than love, there is no knowledge higher than love, there is no Dharma higher than love, there is no religion higher than love because Love is Truth. Love is God. This world has come out of Love, this world exists in Love and this world ultimately dissolves in Love. God is an embodiment of Love. In every inch of His creation you can verily understand His love.Live in love. Breathe in love. Sing in love. Eat in love.Drink in love. Talk in love. Pray in love. Meditate in love.Think in love. Move in love. Die in love. Purify your thoughts, speech and action in the fire of love. Bathe and plunge in the sacred ocean of love. Imbibe the honey of love and become an embodiment of love."-Sivananda, Bhakti Yoga "Wake up, shake up, look around and see the experiences of thousands of people around you. Make them all your own, for only then can you move ahead..."-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar "Truth comes in all shapes and sizes, but it remains one simple truth. Our challenge is to learn to see the truth in every form, in each situation."-Paul Ferrini"Even though I can't see it yet, I can sense it.I know it. I trust it. I believe in it."-AbrahamSupport the show
"We don't have to be in church to minister. We should be ministering every single day, every single moment." —Sue Fries Leaders have an important duty to serve as good stewards in the best manner possible. Being a great steward isn't easy – it requires thoughtfulness, keen insight, and empathy. Such leaders make decisions that prioritize long-term sustainability rather than short-term gain and are considerate to the impact that their decisions have on all stakeholders and their environment. In this episode, Termite Lady Sue Fries joins Daniel to talk about what stewardship means in leadership and how to achieve excellence in that field. Listen in as they share battle-tested tips on how we can bloom wherever we're planted, the importance of identifying healthy and unhealthy boundaries, how to be a maximizer, 2 things that leaders need to be, why excellence should always be the goal, and why we should keep going and not give up. Be Inspired! with Daniel: Website (Makings of a Millionaire Mindset) Website (Daniel Gomez Global) Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Episode Highlights: 04:24 Bloom Where You're Planted 11:27 Present in the Present with Your Presence 15:02 Open Up Your Ceilings 18:17 How to Be Good Stewards 24:33 2 Things That Leaders Need to Be 31:09 Excellence, Not Perfection 35:31 "I Am" 38:11 Glory is Tomorrow
Welcome to the Leader Wife Podcast. A collection of short stories, musings and arguments between a very small woman and her very big God. If you have been touched or encouraged by this podcast please consider leaving a review, subscribing and sharing with those you love. Jesus. Yahweh. Daddy-God…I quiet before You, stilled in Your Presence. There I SEE the miracle. There, at the feet of my Father I glimpse real living. Your lavish Love and delight in nearness. Thank You for the extravagant gift of You, Jesus. Hineni.For encouragement or prayer don't hesitate to contact theleaderwife@gmail.comFollow The Leader Wife on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theleaderwife/
* FOR THERE IS PEACE!” Peace not of this world but for this world… * The Angels said to the Shepherds: “Glory to God in the highest realms of heaven! FOR THERE IS PEACE… and a good hope given to the sons of men.” Luke 2:14 TPT * Shalom Y'all! * Advent Peace — Apart from an assurance that God has forgiven us [through the indescribable Gift of His Son] and without our willingness to forgive others, real peace will never be ours. * Pardon for us demands pardon from us. -kww * Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us. * ACROSTIC: P — Pardon E — Extended A — AT C — Christ's E — Expense The Greatest Gift Exchange: * See 2 Cor. 5:21 -- TLB " For God took the sinless Christ and poured into Him our sins. Then, in exchange He poured God's goodness into us." * Peace is never found in a location, a situation, a heath report or a bank account — Peace is only found in a Person — Jesus, The Prince of Peace. King Jesus, Your Presence is our Peace. Amen. Song: Peace — “In You We Will Find Our Peace”
Weekly worship with the Blue Army1st Age: "Look How Far We Have Come" "Awake My Soul" "Far or Near"2nd Age: "Basking in Your Presence" "There's Nobody Like Jesus" "Make Ready"
If you appreciate this work, consider supporting it - https://www.patreon.com/seekgodtogether Today we will read 1 Samuel 15:22. This verse says, “Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? Look: to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.” With these words Saul is rejected as king of Israel and David - the man after God's own heart - replaces him. I have to admit at first reading to having a little sympathy for Saul. I mean look at him. Not perfect by any means, but by the time he figures out his folly, seeks forgiveness and is seemingly denied. Harsh. I mean who hasn't disobeyed? David disobeyed in spectacular fashion but was never rejected as king. You could say that David's sin exceeded Saul's. And after all, isn't obedience just a type of sacrifice in itself? But consider that this verse, like all scripture, is insight into the heart of God. This verse sheds light on what moves Him. What doesn't move Him? Sacrifice. Sacrifice is giving a thing. Even giving another life, something of value that would “appease” God. As if God is a moody tyrant who needs a bribe. As if God's favor could be bought with a price. But that's not God. God is ultimately after relationship. And for those willing to hear it, romance. Bribery and appeasement have no place in romance. What does though? Paying attention, honor, love, submission. In short - obedience. When these are violated no amount of sacrifice restores them. This is why even when David committed such atrocities as adultery, intrigue, and murder, he remained and is forever hailed as a man after God's own heart. What troubled Saul the most was losing his position. What broke David's heart was the severed intimacy between him and God. And while David's disobedience resulted in very real consequences (as does ours) for the worshipper, God is always at the ready to forgive and continue the romance. Obedience always makes the felt reality of romance sweeter. “God, I don't want to disobey. I've done enough of that. I want You. I want to be close to You. I want the sweetness of Your Presence. Allow me to feel that now.”
Join us today for a Christian meditation as Michele Tupen, guest host and Restorative Care Coordinator of Revelation Wellness, leads a new episode of Be Still and Be Loved. This gentle and peaceful scripture meditation is found in Psalm 63:1-5 where we are invited to long for more of God's presence. For other resources mentioned by Michele and to connect with her, check out these links: Psalm 137:5 and 2 Corinthians 4:6 Captivating by Stasi Eldredge Michele's Instagram If you loved this episode and are looking for other ways to press deeper into presence of God, these are some great links to explore: REVING the Word #327: "Your Presence is Requested" Read "When You Practice Silence Before God" by Jenn Mair RevWell TV: Katrina's Choreographed Strength "Say Yes to Jesus" We love our Rev community and think you will too! Be sure to get connected with us at: The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube / Pinterest Your reviews matter to us and spread the good news! Please consider leaving us one, and if we read your name on our show, we'll send you a free gift from the Revelation Wellness Store! Playlist: The Living Word - William Augusto 14:20 I Wonder - Leeland (5:25) Disclaimer: Due to our music licensing, the content of this podcast is not intended to be downloaded, only streamed.
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