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Elder Chris Bales begins our teaching through Ruth in chapter 1, where we see how Naomi's suffering is a tool in the hand of the Lord to bring about his good purposes. 

Where Redemption Begins - Ruth 1 - March 2, 2025

Everyone loves the taste of glory. Whether it’s making good grades as a student, earning the promotion at work, or seeing your favorite team win the championship, everyone loves that feeling of glory. We’d like to experience that kind of glory all day, every day. 

When Peter experienced the full glory of Jesus, the true son of God, he wanted to put up tents and camp on the mountain. He wanted to stay and revel in the glory.

But Jesus led his disciples back down the mountain. Both immediately before and after this moment of glory, he explained that he must go to the cross and be betrayed into the hands of sinful men. In addition, Jesus stated that if anyone would come after him, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow him. The follower of Jesus must lose his life in order to save it.

This is the path to glory. Pain. Suffering. Death. Although this may not sound appealing to us, we see that Jesus’ path results in true, eternal glory. Because Jesus took up his cross, suffered, and died for us, we who follow him and take up our cross, will also be united with him in glory. 

A Taste of Glory on the Way to the Cross — The Transfiguration of Our Lord, March 2, 2025: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-the-transfiguration-of-our-lord

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Psalm 99
Deuteronomy 34
Hebrews 3:1–6
Luke 9:28–36


Songs and Hymns:
    - Press On: Ben Shive, Kristyn Getty; © 2022 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Junkbox Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Jesus on the Mountain Peak: Text: Brian Wren, 1936; © 1977 Hope Publishing Co.; Tune: Theodore A. Beck, 1929–2003, alt.; © 1998 Theodore A. Beck.; Used with permission, LSB Hymn License no. 110001220.
    - Your Love O Lord: Brad Avery | David Carr | Mac Powell | Mark D. Lee | Tai Anderson; © 1999 New Spring; Hipgnosis SFH I Limited; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Salvation unto Us Has Come: Text: Paul Speratus, 1484–1551; tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.; Tune: Etlich Cristlich lider, 1524, Wittenberg; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - My Savior's Love: Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa; © 2019 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Messenger Hymns; Used with permission, One License #728607-A.
    - This Is My Father's World: Text: Maltbie D. Babcock; Tune: Franklin L. Sheppard; Text and Tune: Public domain.
    - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow: Text by Thomas Ken; tune by Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551; text and tune are in public domain.

Liturgies:
    - Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

#sermon #gospel #epiphany #theologyofthecross #transfiguration #suffering #glory #Luke9

A Taste of Glory on the Way to the Cross - Mar 2 - The Transfiguration of Our Lord

in todays Podcast I will discuss some indicators you have a good physical therapist as well as information on hamstring injury and how to properly get over a hamstring injury. some of the activities for improving pain and healing are not what you would expect. sit back and enjoy leaning about how to recover from a hamstring injury.

#97 how to tell if you have a good therapist; how to deal with a hamsting injury  - 3:4:25, 8.58 AM

The humiliation of civilians is one of the widespread tactics of the Russian army. It uses starvation and deprivation as a war technique, and shells civilian targets when there are no military facilities around.

We are discussing this issue with Catriona Murdoch, Vice-President of Global Rights Compliance. Catriona is an international criminal and human rights expert with over 13 years of experience. She leads the Starvation Portfolio at Global Rights Compliance, a foundation comprised of international lawyers and development experts with a mission to achieve justice through the innovative application of international law.

Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, the chief editor of UkraineWorld, and the president of PEN Ukraine.

Explaining Ukraine is a podcast by UkraineWorld, a multilingual media outlet about Ukraine.
UkraineWorld is brought to you by Internews Ukraine, one of Ukraine's largest media NGOs.

You can support our work at www.patreon.com/ukraineworld. We really need your support now because our media is increasingly relying on crowdfunding.

You can also support our volunteer trips to the frontline areas, where we help both soldiers and civilians - bringing mostly cars for soldiers and books for civilians. You can support our trips at PayPal: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com.

This episode is made with support from the International Renaissance Foundation

Russians make ordinary people suffer - with Catriona Murdoch

"The Wise Physician's Blues" is a soulful folk blues ballad inspired by a parable from the Lotus Sūtra. It tells the story of a wise physician who offers healing medicine to his poisoned children, only to find that some refuse the cure. Through haunting melodies and raw, heartfelt lyrics, the song explores themes of suffering, delusion, and the transformative power of faith and choice. Whether you're walking a spiritual path or simply searching for meaning in the struggle, this song invites you to reflect on the "medicine" we’re offered in life—and the courage it takes to accept it. Let the music guide you from darkness into light.

Lyrics: 
Verse 1
Well, the children were a-sufferin', poison in their veins,
Lost in the darkness, chained by their pains.
The old man came home, with a cure in his hand,
But some turned away, couldn't understand.

Chorus
Oh, the medicine's sweet, but the mind's gone astray,
Can't see the light, though it's bright as the day.
The wise physician cries, "Take what I give,"
But the poisoned heart don't know how to live.

Verse 2
He said, "This here medicine, it's good and it's true,
It'll heal your soul, make you whole, make you new."
Some took it gladly, their faith was strong,
But others just doubted, said, "Something feels wrong."

Chorus
Oh, the medicine's sweet, but the mind's gone astray,
Can't see the light, though it's bright as the day.
The wise physician cries, "Take what I give,"
But the poisoned heart don't know how to live.

Bridge
Delusion's a river, it runs deep and wide,
Blinds every eye, turns the truth to a lie.
But the father keeps callin', his love never fades,
Even for the lost ones, lost in the shade.

Verse 3
Now the ones who took the cure, they walk in the sun,
Their battles are over, their freedom is won.
But the others still wander, in shadows they stay,
Too proud to reach out, too scared to pray.

Chorus
Oh, the medicine's sweet, but the mind's gone astray,
Can't see the light, though it's bright as the day.
The wise physician cries, "Take what I give,"
But the poisoned heart don't know how to live.

Outro
So if you're feelin' lost, and the world's gone cold,
There's a cure for the poison, a hand to hold.
Don't let your doubt keep you chained to the night,
Step into the healing, step into the light.


The Wise Physician's Blues

A song about how Jesus, the Man of Sorrows, understands all of our depression, heartache, pain, and social rejection because he experienced the same things when he walked on earth. 

Man of Sorrows

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The “Surpassing Greatness” of Knowing Jesus – Philippians 3:1-11
1.	How to Prepare for Suffering
2.	How to Experience Loss
3.	Why Paul was Willing to Lose so Much
Supplemental Scriptures:  Psalm 34:18, Matthew 13:44-46, Luke 14:33, 18:11, John 15:20, Acts 6-7, 9:15-16, 14:21-22, 20:27, 1 Peter 4:12.

The “Surpassing Greatness” of Knowing Jesus – Philippians 3:1-14

We don’t talk about it much, but many men silently grieve how fast life moves—especially regarding aging. One day, you’re young and full of possibilities; the next, you look in the mirror, wondering where the time went. And the truth is, a lot of people get uncomfortable when men open up about this kind of grief. In this episode of The Joe Martino Show, we’re diving into men's hidden struggles as they age, why our culture tends to dismiss it, and how we can healthily handle this season of life. If you’ve ever felt like life is moving too fast and no one understands what you’re going through, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about it. Episode number 301 is live.

301. Men, Grief, and Growth: Navigating Loss with Strength and Support

On August 5, 2005 the first meeting of NewSong took place on Harrison Avenue in Harrison, Ohio. NewSong Church, just plain church!

Священнослужитель, пастор церкви, композитор, поэт, исполнитель.
Профессиональное хобби-медицина

When done well, music can take us deep into another’s soul, help us to express feelings we never revealed, and usher us into the very presence of the Great. Not all, but many of my songs express how I feel, not how I think. And while feelings are real, they don’t always represent the truth. It’s good and helpful to express what we feel, but we won’t grow in life until we are able to accept some things that are true in spite of our feelings. Some of my songs don’t fully arrive at those truths but are an expression of the fears and feelings I have wrestled with at some point in my life. They are intended to be art, not sermons, and you may relate in some way to some of the songs. And if you do and wonder how to handle a certain feeling or fear, reach out to me and we can seek truth together. ❤️🙏🏽🙌🏽

Welcome to the musical world of The William Altig Choir, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary sound.

Inspired by the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and infused with deep spiritual themes, my music blends the rich traditions of blues and folk with modern elements, creating a unique fusion that resonates with both the heart and soul.

I've been captivated by the Lotus Sutra's messages of compassion, wisdom, and transformation since my youth. It's a journey of self-discovery that has found its voice in my music. Each song is a reflection of my own spiritual awakening and a celebration of universal truths.

My style is characterized by emotive storytelling, powerful lyrics, and a commitment to exploring the depths of human experience. Featuring contemplative blues, acoustic slide guitar, saxophone melodies, and the harmonies of a gospel choir, my music reflects a quest for enlightenment and a better understanding of the self.

Join me on this musical journey. Together, we can explore the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, finding solace, hope, and a deeper connection to the world around us.

#SpiritualMusic  #LotusSutraMusic  #ContemplativeBlues  #BuddhistGospel #AcousticSlideGuitar  #GospelChoir  #Self-Discovery  #SpiritualAwakening  #Hope  #The_William_Altig_Choir

A podcast by UkraineWorld.org, a multimedia project about Ukraine run by Internews Ukraine. Explaining Ukraine, its politics, society and its culture. Support us: patreon.com/ukraineworld

A professional counselor and author sharing tips on emotional security, relational health and better mental health.

St. James Lutheran Church was established in 1982. We are a church rooted on Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Scripture Alone. And we are a body of sinners and saints focused on spreading the Good News in the Greater Glen Carbon community.

St. James is located in Glen Carbon, IL at 146 North Main Street. We are located across from Glen Carbon Village Hall and right next to Schon Park.

New tracks tagged #suffering