I confess with faith and adore You, O Light indivisible, Holy Trinity and single Godhead, creator of light and dispeller of darkness. Dispel from my soul the darkness of sin and ignorance, and at this hour enlighten my mind, that I may pray to You according to Your will, and receive from You the fulfillment of my supplications. Have mercy upon Your Creatures and upon me, a great sinner. Amen.
Just then the servants of David arrived with Joab from a raid, bringing much spoil with them. But Abner was not with David at Hebron, for David had dismissed him, and he had gone away in peace. When Joab and all the army that was with him came, it was told Joab, "Abner son of Ner came to the king, and he has dismissed him, and he has gone away in peace." Then Joab went to the king and said, "What have you done? Abner came to you; why did you dismiss him, so that he got away? You know that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you, and to learn your comings and goings and to learn all that you are doing." When Joab came out from David's presence, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the cistern of Sirah; but David did not know about it. When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gateway to speak with him privately, and there he stabbed him in the stomach. So he died for shedding the blood of Asahel, Joab's brother. Afterward, when David heard of it, he said, "I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD for the blood of Abner son of Ner. May the guilt fall on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and may the house of Joab never be without one who has a discharge, or who is leprous, or who holds a spindle, or who falls by the sword, or who lacks food!" So Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon. Then David said to Joab and to all the people who were with him, "Tear your clothes, and put on sackcloth, and mourn over Abner." And King David followed the bier. They buried Abner at Hebron. The king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. The king lamented for Abner, saying, "Should Abner die as a fool dies? Your hands were not bound, your feet were not fettered; as one falls before the wicked you have fallen." And all the people wept over him again. Then all the people came to persuade David to eat something while it was still day; but David swore, saying, "So may God do to me, and more, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun goes down!" All the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; just as everything the king did pleased all the people. So all the people and all Israel understood that day that the king had no part in the killing of Abner son of Ner. And the king said to his servants, "Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? Today I am powerless, even though anointed king; these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too violent for me. The LORD pay back the one who does wickedly in accordance with his wickedness!"
One day, as we were going to the place of prayer, we met a slave-girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners a great deal of money by fortune-telling. While she followed Paul and us, she would cry out, "These men are slaves of the Most High God, who proclaim to you a way of salvation." She kept doing this for many days. But Paul, very much annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I order you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And it came out that very hour. But when her owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the authorities. When they had brought them before the magistrates, they said, "These men are disturbing our city; they are Jews and are advocating customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to adopt or observe." The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates had them stripped of their clothing and ordered them to be beaten with rods. After they had given them a severe flogging, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to keep them securely. Following these instructions, he put them in the innermost cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.
When evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. When he saw that they were straining at the oars against an adverse wind, he came towards them early in the morning, walking on the sea. He intended to pass them by. But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." Then he got into the boat with them and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored the boat. When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, and rushed about that whole region and began to bring the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.
8 He shall rule from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
9 His foes shall bow down before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
15 Long may he live! and may there be given to him gold from Arabia; may prayer be made for him always, and may they bless him all the day long.
16 May there be abundance of grain on the earth, growing thick even on the hilltops; may its fruit flourish like Lebanon, and its grain like grass upon the earth.
17 May his Name remain for ever and be established as long as the sun endures; may all the nations bless themselves in him and call him blessed.
18 Blessed be the Lord GOD, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous deeds!
19 And blessed be his glorious Name for ever! and may all the earth be filled with his glory. Amen. Amen.
73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your word.
75 I know, O LORD, that your judgments are right and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 Let your loving-kindness be my comfort, as you have promised to your servant.
77 Let your compassion come to me, that I may live, for your law is my delight.
78 Let the arrogant be put to shame, for they wrong me with lies; but I will meditate on your commandments.
79 Let those who fear you turn to me, and also those who know your decrees.
80 Let my heart be sound in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
81 My soul has longed for your salvation; I have put my hope in your word.
82 My eyes have failed from watching for your promise, and I say, "When will you comfort me?"
83 I have become like a leather flask in the smoke, but I have not forgotten your statutes.
84 How much longer must I wait? when will you give judgment against those who persecute me?
85 The proud have dug pits for me; they do not keep your law.
86 All your commandments are true; help me, for they persecute me with lies.
87 They had almost made an end of me on earth, but I have not forsaken your commandments.
88 In your loving-kindness, revive me, that I may keep the decrees of your mouth.
89 O LORD, your word is everlasting; it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness remains from one generation to another; you established the earth, and it abides.
91 By your decree these continue to this day, for all things are your servants.
92 If my delight had not been in your law, I should have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your commandments, because by them you give me life.
94 I am yours; oh, that you would save me! for I study your commandments.
95 Though the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me, I will apply my mind to your decrees.
96 I see that all things come to an end, but your commandment has no bounds.
Holy God, teach me to treat every person with the pure love of Christ. Do not let me hate any person, but to forgive them when they sin, and to disregard every external attribute that prejudices one person against another. For we are all your children, equally loved, although we be sinners all.
And bless those who hate and those who are hated, especially from prejudices against attributes of birth, or appearance, or ability, or any other worldly feature that divides us from one another. Comfort and bless those who suffer such discrimination and do not let them fall into Satan's trap, but give them always a spirit of sincere and pure forgiveness, as Christ forgave those who tortured and murdered Him.
And reform those who say words or commit acts that hurt others; if it be your will, let them see their sin and grow to hate it. Call them to your Spirit and let them be reborn in love and humility through the power of Christ, in whose name I pray, Amen.
Into your hands, O Lord, Jesus Christ, my God, I commend my spirit. Bless me and all those who pray in faith of You this day; save us and grant unto us everlasting life. Amen.
James 1:22 (NIV) Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
We cannot doubt the importance of worshipping God with others. Whether we stand and shout in a megachurch with a widescreen video, or kneel and hear a liturgy in a traditional setting, or simply get together with a few fellow Christians in a home for prayer and praise, having a fellowship worship experience is an important part of our life in Christ.
If someone does not know how or what to pray, Christ gave us the Lord's Prayer to help us along. But there is an important aspect that many people ignore, or perhaps do not even know about: listening. The Holy Spirit will speak to us. If nothing else, He will let us know He is there; He will give us knowledge of God and His love for us that we really cannot get any other way.
Do not expect to hear an actual voice saying words, for the communication of the Spirit is quieter and stiller than sound; we receive a sense of His presence that is neither words nor emotions, but a unique spiritual experience. How much better off the world would be, if everyone took some time every day to pray in private and listen for God's guidance.
Lord God, I love you above all else, and pray for you to be with me and guide me in all things. Amen.
Hijo mío, si haces tuyas mis palabras [...] entonces comprenderás el temor del Señor y hallarás el conocimiento de Dios.
¿Cómo movemos el corazón de Dios? Es posible que te estés preguntando: «¿De qué manera logro que Dios me dé lo que le pido? ¿Qué sacrificio debo hacer para que Él se conmueva? ¿Debo ayunar por conveniencia?».
Estas son algunas de las maneras más comunes con las que tratamos de mover el corazón de Dios a nuestro favor. Quiero aclarar que no todo el mundo es igual. Hay personas que lo del ayuno lo hacen como Dios manda y es muy poderoso. Sin embargo, es lamentable que se nos olvide que Dios es Dios. Él conoce nuestros intereses e intensiones y no nos va a dar nada por interés. Entonces, ¿por qué tratamos de manipularlo?
Nosotras las mujeres somos muy sensibles y sentimentales, pero les tengo una noticia que quizá ya hayas escuchado: Nuestras lágrimas no mueven el corazón de Dios y tu llanto no va a hacer que las cosas cambien a tu favor.
Dios quiere personas de fe. Quiere personas comprometidas con Él que le busquen en espíritu y en verdad. Lo que en realidad mueve a Dios es nuestra obediencia.
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
After many discussions with believers, he confessed Jesus as Lord of his life and received the Holy Spirit. He packed Bibles along with his food cargo and crossed the river back to North Korea. Though it was a full moon night, there were no guards since everyone was watching North Korea play football (soccer) against Brazil in the World Cup games in South Africa.
The young man replied, "How can you not? Without God how do the sun and moon rotate?" The Holy Spirit gave words to the surprised young man. Soon the beating was forgotten and the uncle was listening intently. The whole family of this young man ultimately received Jesus as Saviour and Lord.
On returning to China for further training, he commented that unless people are filled with the Holy Spirit they should not go back to North Korea because the spiritual warfare is worse than ever.
RESPONSE: Today I will rely on the Holy Spirit to make me bold in my witness.
PRAYER: Lord, my soul, my heart, my flesh, cry out to You for the filling and power of Your Holy Spirit.
Do These Pants Make My Hips Looks Big?
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
I went hunting in a clothing consignment store — people watching more than actually clothes shopping. I gathered a few possibilities and then stood in line to try them on.
A group of friends occupied the three dressing rooms with piles and piles of clothes. It was quite a parade as the girls popped in and out of the cubbies to model their finds. All I needed was a bag of popcorn as I settled in for the show.
At one point, a gal came out in skintight, black shiny pants that were at least two sizes too small, a couple inches too short, and about to burst at the seams.
"Do these pants make my hips look big?" she asked her friend.
We had a good laugh…but I didn't wear the flamingos again.
So which sort of friend do I really want? Honestly? One that always tells me what I want to hear, or one that loves me enough to tell me what I need to hear.
We all need friends, just a few, who will tell us the truth. Friends who will say, "That does not look good on you." And I'm not just talking about pink sweaters with fuzzy pink flamingos or too tight, shiny black pants that make our hips look big.
That anger does not look good on you.
That bitterness does not look good on you.
That resentment does not look good on you.
That jealousy does not look good on you.
That self-pity does not look good on you.
That self-condemnation does not look good on you.
That grumbling and complaining does not look good on you.
We all need friends, just a few, who will tell us the truth because they love us too much not to.
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend (Proverbs 27:17 NLT). Do you have a friend who you trust enough to tell you when something doesn't look good on you…or in you? One that you won't get mad at if she does? If so, you're truly blessed.
Lord, sometimes I don't like it when a friend tells me the truth. Most of the time I want my friends to tell me I'm cuddly and wonderful. But I do thank You for a few friends, my deepest and dearest, who love me enough to tell me the truth even when it hurts. Help me to have the right attitude to receive the hard truth when I need it.
Ouch! This was a tough one. I stepped on my own toes and they're throbbing.
I'm not going to have you look up any extra Scripture today. I want you to simply pray and reflect on who your iron-sharpening-iron friend might be. Then consider sending her this devotion with a big THANK YOU!
Today's devotion was taken from my blog over at SharonJaynes.com. My blogs are written more in real time...what happened today. I'd love for you to click on over and sign up for my blog. When you do, you'll receive an email with 10 of my most popular posts. An added bonus is that at least once a month I give away free goodies from the comments. So click over to www.sharonjaynes.com. I'll see you there! We can also stay connected through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
LHM Daily Devotion - August 2, 2017 "Getting There"
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Many years ago, I watched as our neighbors packed their van for what was to be a two-week vacation. It was absolutely amazing the amount of stuff a husband, wife, and their three beautiful, little girls needed to survive the fortnight. As mom and dad went in to round up the last of the expedition's supplies, I wandered across the street to visit with the girls who were already buckled in.
"Where are you going?" I asked.
"On vacation," came the unisoned reply.
"And just where are you going?" This time there was a pause before the youngest ventured a tentative, "We're going on vacation." The two older girls looked at each other before they admitted they didn't know exactly where it was they were going on vacation. They just knew they were going with mom and dad, and that meant it was going to be all right.
A week ago, authorities investigated an 18-wheeler trailer which was parked behind a San Antonio, Texas, Wal-Mart. Inside that un-air-conditioned trailer they found eight dead bodies. Along with the deceased, there were another 30 individuals who were suffering from exhaustion and heat stroke. Of the 30, 20 were rushed to seven hospitals were they were admitted in critical or very critical condition.
Richard Durbin who is the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas said, "These people were helpless in the hands of their transporters ... They were victims of ruthless human smugglers indifferent to the well-being of their fragile cargo."
So there you have it. Two stories of people who were excited to be going on a trip. They have a lot in common. For example, both were passengers, not drivers; both were not exactly sure where they were going, and both had to rely completely on someone else if they were to get safely to their destination.
Indeed, there is only one real difference between these tales: while the girls put their faith in someone who could be trusted, the people held captive in the trailer had relied on people who simply didn't care whether they lived or died.
There's a lesson here for humanity, and it's not the first time the lesson has been taught.
Turn to the opening chapters of Genesis and you will see our first parents, Adam and Eve. They had been given anything -- everything they could have wanted. Sadly, they turned away from their Maker and put their trust in someone else. It was a tragic and fatal choice: a wrong choice which continues to be repeated, a wrong choice which leads to hell.
So, what shall we learn? First, foremost and always, we should learn, if you're going to put your life into the hands of someone else, make sure it is someone you can trust. When it comes to salvation, there is no one -- that is no one -- who has earned our trust like the Triune God. His faithfulness, His compassion, His redemption are the things that will safely get us to our destination.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, there are many voices that try to steal our trust from You. May we have the wisdom and faith to reject their summons and remain faithful to You. Let us look to the cross and the empty tomb and remember who it is who has saved us. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.
Y los hechos de ustedes son peores que los de sus padres, porque cada uno sigue los dictados de su malvado corazón, y a mí no me obedecen.
Hay algunas distinciones que son dignas de recibir, y otras que no.
Por ejemplo, si se otorgara el premio al sándwich menos saludable, probablemente sería dado a Burger King por su hamburguesa New York Pizza.
Esta es la descripción de tal hamburguesa: es un pan de 10 pulgadas que contiene cuatro hamburguesas de un cuarto de libra cada una, con pepperoni, queso mozarela, pesto y marinara. Burger King defiende esta hamburguesa diciendo que es para ser compartida.
Compitiendo con esa hamburguesa se encuentra la doble porción de pollo acompañado de queso y tocino de KFC, y por supuesto mi favorito: la hamburguesa con queso y tocino servida en una rosca frita de Krispy Kreme.
Se me ocurre pensar que esto de la comida rápida se está poniendo cada vez peor.
Y es probable que Dios piense lo mismo al ver al mundo.
Sabemos que él ya pensaba así antes de enviar el diluvio durante los días de Noé. Y si observa detenidamente el texto para hoy, podrá ver que también pensaba así en la época de Jeremías.
Pero la pregunta es: "¿qué piensa hoy acerca de nosotros?" Sería deprimente si nuestra generación recibiera el premio como la peor, o una de las peores, de la historia.
No estoy seguro a qué generación pertenecemos cada uno de nosotros... pero estoy seguro que los cristianos debemos hacer todo lo que podemos para asegurarnos de no recibir semejante premio.
Al haber sido redimidos por el Salvador somos motivados, por un espíritu agradecido por su sacrificio en la cruz, para glorificar el nombre de nuestro Redentor.
Y, si eso mejora nuestra posición en la historia, ¡mucho mejor!
ORACIÓN: Señor Dios, es muy triste cuando una generación parece querer ser conocida por su falta de fe. No permitas que nuestra generación caiga en tal estado. Para ello, te pedimos que quites la influencia de quienes hacen que otros se extravíen. En el nombre de mi Señor Jesús crucificado y resucitado. Amén.
Horrified by his students' poor writing habits, renowned author and college professor David Foster Wallace considered how he might improve their skills. That's when a startling question confronted him. The professor had to ask himself why a student would listen to someone "as smug, narrow, self-righteous, [and] condescending" as he was. He knew he had a problem with pride.
That professor could and did change, but he could never become one of his students. Yet when Jesus came to Earth, He showed us what humility looks like by becoming one of us. Stepping across all kinds of boundaries, Jesus made Himself at home everywhere by serving, teaching, and doing the will of His Father.
Even as He was being crucified, Jesus prayed for forgiveness for His executioners (Luke 23:34). Straining for every anguished breath, He still granted eternal life to a criminal dying with Him (vv. 42–43).
Why would Jesus do that? Why would He serve people like us to the very end? The apostle John gets to the point. Out of love! He writes, "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us." Then he drives that point home. "And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters" (1 John 3:16).
Jesus showed us that His love eradicates our pride, our smugness, our condescension. And He did it in the most powerful way possible. He gave His life.
Father, we are so prone to look down on each other. Please forgive us. Give us the heart of love Your Son showed to us.
Jesus loved us by serving.
Priscila, que trabalha num restaurante popular, atendeu um de seus clientes fiéis por três anos. Ele sempre lhe dava uma boa gorjeta, às vezes mais da metade do preço da refeição. Um dia ele se superou — deu-lhe R$ 20 mil por uma refeição que custou R$ 50, e disse-lhe: "Quero que você saiba que isso não é brincadeira." Que demonstração esplêndida de generosidade radical!
Paulo admoestou Timóteo para que encorajasse os ricos em sua congregação a demonstrar esse tipo de generosidade radical (1 Timóteo 6:18). Timóteo era pastor na próspera cidade de Éfeso, e naquela igreja havia certos membros ricos. Algumas dessas pessoas não compreendiam a sua responsabilidade em relação ao reino de Deus. Por isso, Paulo desafiou Timóteo a lembrá-las de que ter uma grande riqueza significa ter grande responsabilidade. Isso incluía o fato de serem humildes, buscar segurança em Deus e não em riquezas, e usar o dinheiro para fazer o bem. A maneira como lidavam com o dinheiro revelava a condição de seu coração.
Mesmo não sendo ricos, Deus nos chamou para praticar a generosidade radical. Podemos compartilhar o que temos e ser ricos em boas obras. Se tivermos uma atitude generosa em relação ao dinheiro, provavelmente seremos mais generosos em outras questões que dizem respeito ao povo do Senhor e Sua obra.
Quando nos entregamos ao Senhor, as outras doações se tornam mais fáceis.
Thói quen viết lách cẩu thả của sinh viên khiến David Foster Wallace vô cùng sững sờ. Là một tác giả nổi tiếng và là một giáo sư đại học, ông luôn suy nghĩ làm thế nào để cải thiện kỹ năng viết bài luận của sinh viên. Một lần, ông đối diện với một câu hỏi khiến ông giật mình. Ông tự hỏi tại sao sinh viên phải lắng nghe một người "tự mãn, hẹp hòi, [và] khinh thường" như ông. Ông biết mình đang đối diện với sự kiêu ngạo.
Vị giáo sư đó có thể thay đổi và thực sự đã thay đổi, nhưng ông không bao giờ có thể trở nên giống như sinh viên của mình. Tuy nhiên, khi Chúa Jêsus đến thế gian, Ngài bày tỏ cho chúng ta thấy ý nghĩa của sự hạ mình bằng cách trở nên như chúng ta. Chúa Jêsus vượt qua mọi rào cản, hoà mình vào mọi nơi qua sự phục vụ, dạy dỗ, và thi hành ý chỉ của Cha Ngài.
Ngay cả khi chịu đóng đinh trên thập tự giá, Chúa Jêsus vẫn cầu xin Cha tha thứ cho những kẻ hành hình Ngài (Lu-ca 23:34). Khi phải cố sức theo từng hơi thở đau đớn, Ngài vẫn ban sự sống đời đời cho tên cướp đang hấp hối bên cạnh (c.42-43).
Vì sao Chúa Jêsus lại làm vậy? Vì sao Ngài phục vụ những con người như chúng ta cho đến cuối cùng? Sứ đồ Giăng hiểu được vấn đề nầy. Đó là bởi tình yêu thương! Ông viết: "Bởi điều nầy, chúng ta biết được tình yêu thương: Ấy là Ngài đã hi sinh mạng sống vì chúng ta." Rồi ông đi thẳng vào trọng tâm: "Vậy, chúng ta cũng phải hi sinh mạng sống vì anh em mình" (I Giăng 3:16).
Chúa Jêsus cho chúng ta thấy rằng tình yêu thương của Ngài cất bỏ sự kiêu ngạo, tự mãn và khinh thường của chúng ta. Và Ngài làm điều đó bằng một phương cách hữu hiệu nhất. Ngài đã dâng cả mạng sống mình.
Lạy Cha, chúng con thường có ý xem thường lẫn nhau. Xin Ngài tha tội cho chúng con. Xin ban cho chúng con tấm lòng yêu thương mà Con Ngài đã bày tỏ.
Chúa Jêsus bày tỏ tình yêu thương với chúng ta bằng hành động phục vụ.
En esto hemos conocido el amor, en que [Jesucristo] puso su vida por nosotros… (v. 16).
Horrorizado ante los defectos de redacción de sus alumnos, el escritor y profesor universitario David Foster Wallace pensó en cómo podía ayudarlos. Entonces, se enfrentó a una pregunta alarmante: ¿Por qué un alumno escucharía a alguien «tan presumido, intolerante y altivo» como él?
El profesor podía cambiar y lo hizo, pero nunca pudo transformarse en uno de sus alumnos. Sin embargo, cuando Jesús vino a la Tierra, nos mostró la verdadera humildad al transformarse en uno de nosotros.
Incluso mientras lo crucificaban, Jesús oró pidiendo perdón para sus verdugos (Lucas 23:34). Aunque le costaba respirar, le otorgó vida eterna a un criminal que moría junto a Él (vv. 42-43).
¿Por qué hizo eso? ¿Por qué sirvió a personas como nosotros hasta el último momento? El apóstol Juan va directo al grano. ¡Lo hizo por amor! Escribe: «En esto hemos conocido el amor, en que él puso su vida por nosotros». Después, completa su idea así: «también nosotros debemos poner nuestras vidas por los hermanos» (1 Juan 3:16).
Jesús nos mostró que su amor erradica nuestro orgullo, nuestra autosuficiencia y nuestros aires de superioridad. Y lo hizo de la manera más poderosa posible. Entregó su vida.
Padre, danos el corazón de amor que tu Hijo nos mostró a nosotros.
Jesús nos amó al servirnos.
David Foster Wallace, der amerikanische Autor und Hochschullehrer, war entsetzt über die Arbeiten seiner Studenten. Als er überlegte, wie er ihre Schreibfähigkeit verbessern könnte, fragte er sich, warum die Studenten auf jemanden hören sollten, der "so eingebildet, engstirnig, selbstgerecht und herablassend" war wie er selbst. Er erkannte, dass er selbst ein Problem hatte.
Wallace konnte sich ändern, aber er konnte niemals einer seiner Studenten werden. Als Jesus auf die Erde kam zeigte er uns jedoch, wie Demut aussieht, indem er einer von uns wurde. Er setzte sich über alle möglichen Grenzen hinweg und war überall zu Hause, diente, lehrte und tat den Willen seines Vaters.
Sogar am Kreuz bat er noch um Vergebung für seine Mörder (Luk. 23,34). Während er um jeden Atemzug rang, versprach er einem Verbrecher, der neben ihm starb, das ewige Leben (V.42-43).
Warum? Warum war er bereit, bis zum bitteren Ende Menschen wie uns zu dienen? Der Apostel Johannes weiß es: Aus Liebe! Er schreibt: "Daran haben wir die Liebe erkannt, dass [Christus] sein Leben für uns gelassen hat." Und dann bekräftigt er: "Und wir sollen auch das Leben für die Brüder lassen" (1.Joh. 3,16).
Jesus hat gezeigt, dass seine Liebe unseren Stolz, unsere Einbildung und Herablassung ausradiert. Und das tat er auf die radikalste Weise—indem er sein Leben gab.
Vater, wir neigen so gern dazu, auf andere herabzusehen. Bitte vergib uns. Erfülle unser Herz mit der Liebe, die dein Sohn uns gezeigt hat.
Jesus liebt, indem er dient.
Horrifié par les mauvaises habitudes d'écriture de ses élèves, l'auteur célèbre et professeur de collège David Foster Wallace a réfléchi aux moyens d'améliorer leurs aptitudes. C'est alors qu'une question saisissante l'a interpellé : Pourquoi un étudiant écouterait-il quelqu'un « d'aussi suffisant, étroit, arrogant [et] condescendant » que moi ? Il savait avoir un problème d'orgueil.
Ce professeur pouvait changer et l'a fait, mais sans jamais avoir la possibilité de devenir l'un de ses élèves. Pourtant, quand Jésus est venu sur la terre, il nous a montré à quoi ressemble l'humilité en devenant l'un d'entre nous. Franchissant toutes sortes de barrières, Jésus a pris sa place partout en servant, en enseignant et en faisant la volonté de son Père.
Même au moment de sa crucifixion, Jésus a prié que son Père pardonne à ses bourreaux (LU 23.34). Alors qu'il peinait à respirer, il a donné la vie éternelle à un criminel à l'agonie se trouvant à côté de lui (V. 42,43).
Pourquoi Jésus a-t-il agi ainsi ? Pourquoi est-il resté au service de gens comme nous jusqu'à la fin ? Par amour, comme l'apôtre Jean nous l'indique sans détour : « Nous avons connu l'amour, en ce qu'il a donné sa vie pour nous » ; avant de préciser ce qui doit en résulter : « nous aussi, nous devons donner notre vie pour les frères » (1 JN 3.16).
Son amour des plus puissants, qui a poussé Jésus à mourir pour nous, vainc notre orgueil, notre arrogance et notre condescendance.
Jésus nous a aimés au point de se faire serviteur.
Відомий автор та професор коледжу Давид Уоллас був надзвичайно вражений низьким вмінням студентів чітко висловлювати свою думку. Він почав міркувати, як би підвищити їхні навички. Аж раптом неприємна думка торкнулась його серця: "Чому студенти мають прислухатись до нього, хто такий самозадоволений, педантичний, самовпевнений і зарозумілий?" Він зрозумів, що має проблему з гордістю.
Цей професор міг змінитись – і він зробив це. Але він все одно не зміг би стати одним із студентів. Однак Ісус показав, що таке справжнє смирення, коли прийшов на Землю і став одним із нас.
Навіть тоді, коли Христа розпинали, Він молився про прощення Своїх катів (Лк. 23:34). І хоча кожний подих давався Йому з великими труднощами і болем, Він подарував вічне життя злочинцю, що висів поруч (Лк. 23:42-43).
Чому Ісус зробив це? Чому Він мав служити до самої Своєї смерті таким людям, як ми? Апостол Іван знає відповідь на ці питання: через велику любов! Він пише: "Ми з того пізнали любов, що душу Свою Він поклав був за нас". І потім доводить думку до логічного висновку: "І ми мусимо класти душі за братів!" (1 Ів. 3:16).
Ісус показав нам, що Його любов викорінює гордість, зарозумілість, зверхність. І Він явив Свою любов найбільш вражаючим чином: віддав Своє життя.
Отче, ми дуже схильні зверхньо ставитись один до одного. Будь ласка, пробач нас. Дай нам серце сповнене такою любов'ю, яку явив нам Твій Син.
Ісус явив Свою любов жертовним служінням.
Поражаясь плохим письменным навыкам своих студентов, известный автор и профессор колледжа Дэвид Уоллес задумался, как улучшить их способности. Но тогда перед ним встал другой вопрос. Профессор спросил себя, почему студенты должны слушать такого «самодовольного, узколобого и себялюбивого» человека, каким он был. Он знал, что у него сложный характер.
Этот профессор мог измениться, что и сделал, но он никогда не смог бы стать одним из студентов. А Иисус, придя на землю, показал, что значит смирение, когда стал одним из нас. Преодолев все границы, Иисус стал близок каждому человеку, служа, уча и исполняя волю Небесного Отца.
Даже во время распятия Он молился о прощении для Своих палачей (Лк. 23:34). Борясь за каждый вдох, Он все же дал вечную жизнь разбойнику, умиравшему рядом с Ним (Лк. 23:42-43).
Почему Он так поступал? Почему служил людям до самого конца? Апостол Иоанн отвечает: потому что любил. «Любовь познали мы в том, что Он положил за нас душу Свою». А затем делает вывод: «И мы должны полагать души свои за братьев» (1 Ин. 3:16).
Иисус показал нам, что Его любовь уничтожает гордость, самодовольство и себялюбие. И сделал это самым удивительным образом: Он отдал за нас Свою жизнь.
Отец, мы так склонны смотреть на других. Пожалуйста, прости нас. Даруй нам сердце, полное любви, какую показал Твой Сын.


text:
Capital Markets Research (3201)
Data Reports (431539)
Default & Ratings Analytics (1536)
Economic Research (74)
Issuer Research (376835)
Methodology (642)
Ratings News (317856)
Regulatory (11692)
Research News (608)
Sector Research (44131)
or Browse by...
Corporates (175471)
Financial Institutions (134272)
Infrastructure & Project Finance (28229)
Funds & Asset Management (11523)
Sovereign & Supranational (18554)
Structured Finance (534851)
Sub-Sovereign (37626)
U.S. Public Finance (269253)
North America (773345)
Latin America & Caribbean (72335)
Europe, Middle East & Africa (257467)
Asia Pacific (83639)
Global (2552)
COUNTRY/JURISDICTION
Åland Islands (54)
Alderney (298)
Algeria (244)
Antigua and Barbuda (270)
Argentina (14982)
Armenia (497)
Australia (15307)
Bahamas - Off Shore (277)
Bahrain - Off Shore (467)
Belgium (4870)
Benin (245)
Bermuda (4663)
Bhutan (196)
Bolivia (1688)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (368)
Botswana (385)
Brazil (11031)
British Virgin Islands (2048)
Brunei Darussalam (203)
Bulgaria (1245)
Cameroon (281)
Canada (21737)
Cape Verde (240)
Cayman Islands (9187)
Cayman Islands - Off Shore (778)
Central African Republic (243)
Chad (243)
Chile (2213)
Colombia (1636)
Comoros (240)
Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) (221)
Congo, Republic of (ROC) (270)
Cook Islands (193)
Cyprus (1865)
Czech Republic (2499)
Denmark (3413)
Djibouti (240)
Dominica (17)
Equatorial Guinea (240)
Eritrea (240)
Ethiopia (314)
Faroe Islands (183)
Fiji (298)
Finland (3245)
France (20603)
Gabon (314)
Germany (24967)
Greece (3455)
Greenland (147)
Grenada (271)
Guam (212)
Guernsey (1188)
Guinea (242)
Guinea-Bissau (240)
Hungary (2017)
Iceland (1331)
India (3780)
Indonesia (3402)
Ireland (8083)
Isle of Man (518)
Italy (19162)
Japan (22912)
Kazakhstan (1662)
Kuwait (1013)
Laos (204)
Latvia (1309)
Lesotho (240)
Liberia (286)
Libya (241)
Luxembourg (7283)
Macao (494)
Macedonia (former Yugoslav Republic of) (279)
Malaysia (2344)
Maldives (242)
Mali (248)
Marshall Islands (260)
Mauritania (240)
Mauritius (708)
Melanesia (76)
Mexico (12926)
Micronesia (135)
Mongolia (654)
Morocco (1018)
Myanmar (207)
Namibia (344)
Netherlands (22969)
Netherlands Antilles (699)
New Caledonia (140)
New Zealand (2377)
Norfolk Island (142)
Northern Mariana Islands (28)
Norway (3862)
Oman (903)
Palau (193)
Palestinian Territories (82)
Panama (1354)
Panama - Off Shore (640)
Papua New Guinea (302)
Peru (1828)
Philippines (1706)
Poland (2435)
Polynesia (20)
Puerto Rico (2147)
Republic of Moldova (372)
Romania (1310)
Russia (10519)
Saint Kitts and Nevis (270)
Saint Lucia (288)
Samoa (135)
Sao Tome and Principe (240)
Sark (298)
Saudi Arabia (1083)
Senegal (343)
Sierra Leone (248)
Slovakia (1950)
Slovenia (1279)
Solomon Islands (238)
Somalia (242)
South Africa (5507)
South Korea (6337)
Spain (31026)
Sri Lanka (427)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (328)
Swaziland (262)
Switzerland (5227)
Syria (243)
Taiwan (2369)
Tanzania, United Republic of (310)
Timore-Leste (78)
Trinidad & Tobago (487)
Tunisia (1378)
Turkey (5050)
Turkmenistan (217)
Turks and Caicos Islands (301)
U.S. Virgin Islands (148)
Ukraine (1977)
United States (740652)
Uruguay (1341)
Uzbekistan (457)
Vanuatu (193)
Venezuela (1191)
Yemen (244)
Zambia (357)
Zimbabwe (252)
Alabama (4742)
Alaska (844)
Arkansas (4024)
California (32313)
Colorado (8034)
Connecticut (8885)
Delaware (8660)
District of Columbia (1862)
Florida (13315)
Georgia (10563)
Idaho (1798)
Illinois (20571)
Indiana (5252)
Iowa (5563)
Kansas (4463)
Kentucky (7813)
Louisiana (3867)
Maine (1798)
Maryland (5441)
Massachusetts (13712)
Minnesota (13593)
Mississippi (2331)
Missouri (6266)
Nebraska (2538)
Nevada (3329)
New Hampshire (1901)
New Jersey (15604)
New Mexico (2851)
North Carolina (8350)
North Dakota (1731)
Ohio (18967)
Oklahoma (3314)
Pennsylvania (18914)
Rhode Island (1970)
South Carolina (5103)
South Dakota (1122)
Tennessee (7506)
Texas (39725)
Utah (3302)
Vermont (889)
Virginia (8934)
West Virginia (1163)
Wisconsin (14143)
Wyoming (452)
Yukon Territory (4)
Loan-Backed (216)
Multi-Seller (8916)
Sec. Arbitrage (1817)
Single-Seller (2453)
SIV (689)
2019 Outlooks (162)
Africa: Emergence and transformation (519)
Automotive Sector Transformation (19)
California utilities in the wake of the PG&E bankruptcy (20)
Changing tides: politics, elections and credit risk (176)
China: Increasing credit differentiation between regions and sectors (837)
Covenants (6380)
Credit Implications of Brexit (158)
Credit implications of the 2018 hurricane season (29)
Cyber Risk (41)
Demographics: credit risks and opportunities (18)
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) (523)
European Union - Improved growth outlook, but elevated policy risk (224)
Financial stability risks: implications of rising corporate leverage (228)
Global Insurance Regulation (102)
Global Investment Banks (268)
Green Bonds (213)
Greening the Financial System (70)
Growth: Macroeconomic outlook & insights on fiscal and monetary policies (208)
Healthcare Change and Innovation (137)
Infrastructure Renewal and Investment (106)
Islamic Finance (470)
Libor and Euribor reform: what does the future hold? (15)
Pensions: Today's promises, tomorrow's credit challenges (249)
Regulation of Financial Institutions (1064)
Rising Trade Tensions (132)
SMEs and Mid-caps: A Focus on Funding (164)
Technology and innovation (222)
US Housing: the recovery's over – what's next? (27)
US Tax Cuts (39)
ABS Spotlight (187)
Asia Oil & Gas Quarterly (11)
Asia TMT Quarterly (10)
B3 Negative and Lower (170)
Bank of the Future (18)
Bankruptcy, Troubled Credits & Turnarounds (19)
China Property Focus (24)
China Sub-Sovereign Monitor (2)
CLO Interest (116)
CoCo Monitor (6)
Consumer Trends (5)
Covenant Quality Sector Report (2)
Credit Insight (97)
Credit Outlook (807)
EMEA Insurance Monitor (2)
Emerging Markets Insight (1)
ESG Focus (4)
Global Infrastructure Focus (22)
Global Oil & Gas Roundup (5)
Global Risk Perspectives (56)
Healthcare Quarterly (28)
High Yield Interest (52)
Inside Africa (30)
Inside ASEAN (7)
Inside Central & Eastern Europe (2)
Inside China (20)
Inside India (7)
Inside Japan (4)
Inside Middle East (3)
Leveraged Finance Interest (358)
MuniMonitor (27)
Public Sector Europe Monitor (8)
Reinsurance Monitor (29)
Renminbi Bonds Monitor (8)
ResiLandscape (118)
SGL Monitor (423)
SME & Mid-Cap Focus (6)
Sovereign Monitor (71)
Structured Thinking: Asia Pacific (84)
Sub-Sovereign Monitor (9)
US Late Credit Cycle Risks (9)
US Public Finance Credit Outlook (359)
ORGANIZATION ROLE
Servicer (2080)
SPECIALIZED SITUATION
Captive Finance (721)
Contract Monetization (60)
Cooperative (534)
Diversified (5239)
Finance Conduit (18232)
Government Related Issuers (10645)
Holding Companies (19730)
Leasing Companies (96)
POLITICAL/ECONOMIC GROUP
Emerging Markets (115224)
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (838699)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (10770)
Commonwealth of Independent States (14036)
Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) (391)
European Union (195459)
Eurozone (135173)
Gulf Cooperation Council (5545)
Mercosur (26036)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (1001315)
West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) (403)
MIR® (Market Implied Ratings)
Section Overview
Default & Ratings Analytics
Moody's Default and Ratings Analytics team publishes Moody's default studies, ratings transitions and ratings performance studies for corporates, financial institutions, sovereign and sub-sovereign, public finance and infrastructure sectors. DRA also publishes impairment and loss studies for structured finance sectors. Additionally, DRA publishes analytical research reports on topics that are of interest to broader fixed-income markets community.
Sector Research
Reports on specific industries and sectors that Moody's covers.
Issuer Research
In-depth analysis reports on Moody's rated issuers.
Moody's approaches to assesing credit risk.
Press release coverage on rating actions that Moody's has taken on issuers.
Capital Markets Research
The Capital Markets Research Group provides data and research on credit and equity market signals of default risk and credit direction. Published research focuses on the analysis of market signals on entities and sectors, as well as on signal interpretation and model analysis utilizing Moody's Analytics tools such as Market Implied Ratings and Expected Default Frequencies. At the macro level the group also publishes economic and credit markets data and analysis.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Celebrity 2022-11-01T16:55:44Z
Anna Faris revealed the NSFW insult her and Chris Pratt's son Jack yelled at the TV in front of another kid
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris's son Jack also made news in 2018 for the explicit insult he had for a fish who jumped out of his hands.
Entertainment 2022-08-28T18:13:33Z
Jennette McCurdy says writing her memoir allowed her to 'miss' her mom amid abuse allegations
In "I'm Glad My Mom Died," Jennette McCurdy wrote that her mother was a narcissist who exhibited abusive behavior throughout her childhood.
Busy Philipps says her criticism of Chris Pratt's controversial Instagram post was 'reduced to a headline'
"We're all doing ... our best trying to navigate what is essentially a new way of communication and people are going to make mistakes," she told Insider.
Chris Pratt's mother-in-law Maria Shriver urges him to keep being his 'wonderful self' and 'rise above the noise' amid backlash over his Instagram post
Some felt Pratt praising wife Katherine Schwarzenegger for giving him a "healthy daughter" was insensitive towards his ex, Anna Faris.
Anna Faris trends on Twitter as fans show support for her after Chris Pratt says Katherine Schwarzenegger gave him a 'healthy daughter'
Because the former couple's 9-year-old son has had health challenges, many considered Pratt's post insensitive. Faris and Pratt divorced in 2018.
Anna Faris secretly got married during the pandemic: 'Everything about it just felt right'
The "Mom" star spilled the news on the latest episode of her podcast "Anna Faris is Unqualified." The couple had secretly married during the pandemic.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have been married for 2 years. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
After his split from Anna Faris, actor Chris Pratt and author Katherine Schwarzenegger got together and have since been married for 2 years.
Anna Faris says she'd encourage her son 'to not get married in his 20s' like she did
Anna Faris got married for the first time when she was 27 to Ben Indra, which ended in divorce after three years.
Allison Janney says she has 'theories' for why 'Mom' was canceled but was 'told not to express them'
Allison Janney, who played Bonnie Plunkett on "Mom" for eight seasons, opened up about the show's cancellation, adding that it was "a shock."
Culture 2021-05-04T18:49:52Z
A timeline of Anna Faris and Chris Pratt's relationship and subsequent divorce
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris broke everyone's hearts when they announced their break up. Here's a look back at their love story.
Anna Faris said she felt her 'hand was forced' in divorce from Chris Pratt
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt, who have an 8-year-old son together, married in 2009 and divorced in 2018.
Gwyneth Paltrow says she 'hid' in her parents' house for 3 weeks after winning an Oscar
The 48-year-old Goop founder won best actress for her performance in "Shakespeare in Love" at the 1999 Academy Awards.
Anna Faris says she struggled to eliminate 'competitiveness' with Chris Pratt during their marriage
"Any hint of competitiveness and comparison, I didn't handle that very well," Faris said about her relationships with Pratt and Ben Indra.
Chris Pratt told us the key to maintaining a friendly relationship with his ex Anna Faris
"Kids want to be in a loving household," Pratt said, adding that this comes naturally to both him and Faris.
Anna Faris has offered to officiate her ex-husband Chris Pratt's upcoming wedding to Katherine Schwarzenegger
The ordained minister's offer shows how remarkably positive her relationship with ex-husband Pratt is.
Anna Faris congratulates ex-husband Chris Pratt on his engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt met on the set of the movie "Take Me Home Tonight" and were married for eight years before revealing their split in August 2017.
Anna Faris deleted an Instagram photo 15 minutes after posting it and receiving an onslaught of body-shaming comments
Fans said Anna Faris looked too skinny in a photo she posted on Tuesday — and even called it "a cry for help." Faris deleted the photo just 15 minutes after posting it.
Anna Faris says that finding time to bond with her son is an 'uphill battle'
Anna Faris, who stars on the CBS show "Mom," recently spoke to INSIDER about how she balances her career and co-parenting her son Jack. The actress explained that "it's just difficult to find activities where you can really bond one-on-one with your kid," but it's a top priority for her.
Watch Kristen Bell, Anna Faris, and more celebrities read hilarious texts from their moms on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
In honor of Mother's Day on Sunday, May 13, stars like Kristen Bell, Anna Faris, and Anthony Anderson read outrageous texts from their moms on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The texts ranged from sassy and demanding to confusing and bizarre.
Anna Faris responds to Chris Pratt's comment that 'divorce sucks' in the classiest way
In an interview on Sirius XM, Anna Faris responded to Chris Pratt's statement that "divorce sucks," saying there is still a "lot of love" between them.


text:
Corps' Warfighting Strategy Update to Focus on High-Tech Fights
U.S. Marines from Expeditionary Strike Group One, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit wade ashore in preparation for an amphibious assault landing demonstration in Mubarek Military City, Egypt, on Sept. 13, 2005. (Airman Apprentice Shannon Garcia, U.S. Navy.)
Military.com | By Hope Hodge Seck
The Marine Corps will roll out a brand-new version of its 21st century warfighting strategy in May, the commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command said this week.
The Corps will debut a refreshed edition of Expeditionary Force 21 at the massive Sea Air Space symposium near Washington, D.C., Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh said, allowing troops to get a glimpse of what lies in store for Marine Corps operations. The symposium kicks off May 16.
First published in early 2014, the 47-page EF-21 document drew a roadmap for the Marine Corps into the 2020s, emphasizing smaller units operating independently and a return to sea-based operations. But Walsh told Military.com the document may have focused too much on the non-combat elements of the Corps' global role.
"I think the original writing, in a lot of ways we got a lot of comments back that it made it look like we were doing distributed operations to do theater security cooperation, to touch more countries, train with more people, more in that sense. That's exactly opposite of what we originally intended," Walsh said. " ... Some of it works in a non-hostile environment, to do [humanitarian assistance and disaster relief], that sort of thing. But I also think what we're seeing is, how we're going to operate on a future modern battlefield is to be able to disaggregate."
He likened the Marine Corps' new approach to an amphibious version of the Navy's "distributed lethality" concept, with deployed ships spread out across one or more areas of operations, instead of grouped closely together. The ships can then move back in close in the event of a large-scale fight.
"I think that's the piece that we're really looking at," Walsh said. "We see that, we'll cover more battlespace, we'll bring more capabilities to bear quickly, and we've got to be able to aggregate when we need to."
Like the original EF-21 document, the refresh will focus on company-sized Marine units operating with limited oversight, conducting amphibious landings in contested environments, and maneuvering through complex operating environments.
Walsh said the document will detail plans to develop the Corps' distributed logistics operations, precision fires, command and control, and maneuver capability to support these nimble units.
Incorporation of new and developing technology is also key to the future strategy. Information reviewed by Military.com indicated that the EF-21 refresh will discuss new ways to use autonomous technology and "human-machine combat teaming" with unmanned aerial vehicles to increase the power and ability of the warfighter.
This summer, these concepts will be on display as Marine units participate in the massive Rim of the Pacific joint exercise, Walsh said.
During the exercise, he said, a Marine unit will "deploy" from Camp Pendleton, California, to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center -- Twentynine Palms, to demonstrate a mock battle against an opposing force armed with cutting-edge technology.
"They'll have robotics, both ground and air capability. They'll have drone capabilities that can sense, locate, lase, and also acquire weapons," Walsh said. "How we use that, how we operate against that. The first Marine in the door is probably going to be a robotic [device] doing the breaching operations."
-- Hope Hodge Seck can be reached at hope.seck@monster.com. Follow her on Twitter at @HopeSeck.
Semper Fi Always Faithful
Marine Corps Topics Military Technology
Tamara Campbell Won't Stop Advocating for Survivors of Domestic Violence
HuffPost published a story about Campbell as part of a series of stories about domestic violence in the military.
Trijicon's New Handheld Range-Finder Will Map the Wind for Extreme Accuracy
The Trijicon Ventus is the world's first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and wind detection.
Marine's Moving Truck Gets Stolen with His Father's Ashes Inside
Surveillance footage from the hotel parking lot shows the thieves getting into the truck and driving away.
Marines to Get New Lightweight Polymer Ammo for 'Ma Deuce' Machine Gun
The Marine Corps has inked a $10M contract with MAC LLC for new lightweight polymer machine-gun ammunition.
Military Opinion
Most Popular Military News
Navy's Top Admiral Has No Apologies Over Carrier Lincoln's Extra-Long Deployment
The carrier deployed in April 2019. Last week, the ship arrived in Hawaii before making its final trek to San Diego.
This Lawmaker Is the Only Veteran on the Team Arguing for Trump's Impeachment
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment.
DoD to Announce New Base Security Measures Worldwide in Wake of Pensacola Shooting
Esper will provide Naval Air Station Pensacola leadership with a preview of new security measures being developed.
Army IDs Green Beret Killed During Free Fall Training Exercise
Master Sgt. Nathan Goodman, 36, died "during a routine military free fall" near Eloy, Arizona, according to a release.
Air Force Two-Star Fired Amid Investigation into Misconduct Allegations
Latest Military Videos
This Army Field Artillery Officer is Also an Upscale Fashion Designer
Julian Woodhouse is a field artillery officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. His mission is to destroy, defeat or...
Army Lieutenant Competes for Her Spot on Olympic Shooting Team
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Sarah Beard, a Danville, Indiana native, trains for the Olympic Trials at the U.S. Army...
U.S. Military PsyOp Challenge Meet the Town Preacher and the Sheriff
The Psychological Operations Course, part of The Army School System of the 80th Training Command (TASS) at Fort Hunter...
An Inside Tour of the Air Force's E-4B 'Doomsday' Plane
Various shots of the interior of the E4B (Video by Kevin Schwandt, 55th Wing Public Affairs)
U.S. Military PsyOp Challenge Dora's Death Scenario
Tragedy greets the American psychological operations team as it goes through the village of Pine Branch, on a distant...
Two Immigrants, Pastor, Army Sergeant Guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Fraud
Each defendant was convicted of making at least one false statement to U.S. immigration authorities.
Remains of Fallen US Soldier Returned to Fort Bragg
The family of Staff Sgt. Ian McLaughlin greeted his flag-draped casket at Pope Army Airfield.
Two More Aircraft Carriers to Bring Boost of Almost $2 Billion to San Diego in 2020
San Diego is poised to become the home port of three Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carriers in 2020.
The Navy Once Called Him an 'Unknown Negro Sailor.' Now it's Naming a Carrier After Him
The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.
Members of Congress Visit Navy Shipbuilder Amid Talk of Cuts
The tour came several weeks after a memo was leaked that outlined an initial Navy proposal to cut shipbuilding.
Wrong-Side Drivers Near Air Base Used by US Worry UK Police
Police have not indicated if the cars in the other incidents had any connections to the Air Force base.
US, Japan Defense Officials Discuss How to Address Chemical Contamination Near American Bases
Tokyo officials detected the chemicals, commonly known as PFOS and PFOA, in two wells near Yokota Air Base.
The B-52 Will No Longer Carry Certain Nuclear Weapons. Here's Why
The B-52 Stratofortress will no longer carry the B61-7 and B83-1 nuclear gravity bombs as it prepares to carry the new long-r...
Group Has Raised $56 Million for Coast Guard Museum
Construction of the museum has been pushed back due to two other projects scheduled for New London.
Coast Guard Wrapping Up Study on Why Minority Members Leave the Service
The Coast Guard will wrap up a study examining why minority service members are leaving its ranks.
Coast Guard Helps Rescue Fishermen After Capsized Boat Found off Oregon Coast
Three fishermen were rescued Tuesday night after the U.S. Coast Guard found their boat capsized near Coos Bay, Oregon.


text:
FORUT Norway Campaign Against Pension Fund Alcohol Investments
Posted on September 25, 2016 in
Alcohol Industry, Corporate Consumption Complex, IOGT, Obstacle To Development, Sustainable Development
FORUT Norway Campaign against Investments of the Norwegian Government in the Alcohol Industry…
The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global has invested around $10 billion in multinational alcohol corporations. A campaign by Norwegian development organization FORUT – solidarity action for development has been launched to stop this. The campaign "Oil fund out of alcohol industry" addresses the fact that government investments in alcohol companies are incompatible with the overarching goals of Norwegian development and foreign policies.
FORUT is the development and global solidarity campaign owned and run by IOGT International Member Organizations Juvente Norway, JUBA and IOGT Norway.
Massive government investments in Big Alcohol
The Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) is one of the largest investment funds in the world, now owning 1.3% of the global stock market. The fund with a total value of more the $900 billion US Dollars, invests in around 8.000 companies all over the world. Close to NOK 80 billion is invested in multinational alcohol companies. Half of this, NOK 21 billion are invested in AB InBev – the world's largest beer producers – and NOK 17 billion are invested in SABMiller – the second largest beer brewer, which was purchased by AB InBev in 2016.
The investment portfolio also includes companies like Diageo, Heineken, and Carlsberg. Such investments are now being called into question and challenged by the FORUT campaign that aims to make the Government Pension Fund divest from alcohol production and the industry at large.
The campaign has been launched in Oslo on September 21, 2016, at which reference has been made to the Global Burden of Disease study that ranks alcohol among the top five risk factors for disease and premature deaths globally.
IOGT International's President Kristina Sperkova joined the launch of the campaign and gave a talk about the strategies of the alcohol industry in the global south. Among other aspects, she showed how close the ties are between Big Alcohol and Big Tobacco. She also exposed how ethical guidelines and codes of conduct by the alcohol industry are systematically violated and remain meaningless for health and development goals.
The alcohol industry uses a host of unethical business practices and marketing is probably among the clearest examples for that – portraying women sexualized and objectivfied and targeting and exposing children and youth to alcohol promotions," she said.
Given the evidence of pervasive and massive alcohol harm, it is unethical to build the future welfare of the Norwegian people on profits from a product that causes health, social, and economic harm, in particular when the harm caused impacts so many among the world's poorest.
The continuous public debate around the investment policies and strategies of the GPFG has resulted in guidelines for ethical and responsible investments and a divestment list has been created, for which NGOs now advocate to include alcohol production.
FORUT launching the campaign to make Norwegian Pension Fund #NBIM divest from #alcoholindustry #oljefondetut pic.twitter.com/zLS2q3X8M7
— FORUT-ADD (@ForutADD) September 20, 2016
COWI report: Alcohol investments of the government's pension fund
Source Website: FORUT Norway (Norwegian)
Tags: AB InBev Big Alcohol Campaign Diageo Divestment FORUT Norway Heart-Driven Life Set Free Member Organisation News SABMiller


The Geneva Motor Show is awash with new cars - and Parkers has scoured the hall floors to bring you our picks of the best newcomers unveiled at this spring's hottest catwalk event.
Here we look at the best new family car arrivals, with space for bags and bodies aplenty, and attractive running costs so you won't break the family budget. We're focusing on the new models announced at Geneva. Should one of these be added to your consideration list for your next car?
If funds can stretch to it, the big new Volvo V90 estate looks like a welcome return to classy, capacious Swedes. It takes the aesthetic of the successful XC90 crossover and repackages it into a lower, but still practical estate bodystyle. We've sat in the cabin at the Geneva motor show and can confirm it's very roomy and well equipped for the rigours of family life. Special mention to the 1,526-litre boot (seats folded). That's huge!
Click here to read more about the Volvo V90 on our sister site CAR.
The Scenic sparked a whole new sector when it launched in 1996: it was the first mid-sized MPV and was widely copied by rivals such as the Vauxhall Zafira. However, sales have declined as more and more buyers jump into SUVs and 4x4s. So this Geneva motor show debutant is important - it's Renault showing that it can reimagine people carriers afresh. Hence the new 2016 Scenic has something of a crossover vibe going on, blending the big-wheeled stance of an SUV (20in wheels are standard!) with the cabin space of a shrunken Espace. It goes on sale in winter 2016, and there'll be a seven-seat, long-wheelbase Grand Scenic as well as a diesel hybrid version available.
Click here to read more about the Renault Scenic on our sister site CAR.
For those with young families, you could take a look at the Alfa Giulia. It's the long-awaited replacement for the 159 and plunges the Italians back into the BMW 3 Series/Audi A4/Mercedes C-Class sector. One for those who favour Mediterranean style over Germanic logic perchance, but those looks are head-swivellingly terrific and the company announced some more sensible engines at the Geneva motor show, including a 148bhp 2.2-litre turbodiesel. No prices are confirmed yet, but it goes on UK sale in September 2016.
Click here to read more about the Alfa Romeo Giulia on our sister site CAR.
This new addition is a small family crossover at the bottom of Audi's range. It's some 20cm shorter than a Q3, so space won't be its greatest strength, but we've clambered about inside the Q2 and can confirm it is plenty roomy enough if you're in the market for a Skoda Yeti or Mini Countryman compact SUV. The quality of the dashboard and switchgear on offer is typically classy and we love how you can personalise the cabin to suit your colour and trim tastes. There's also plenty of safety kit to keep your clan protected, with lane-departure warnings, radar-vetted cruise control and pedestrian avoidance tech on board.
Click here to read more about the Audi Q2 on our sister site CAR.
Click here to read more about the Kia Optima Sportswagon on our sister site CAR.
One for wealthy families perchance - but don't underestimate the power of a Maserati badge on the snout of a big, family-friendly SUV. The Levante is big news for the Modenese sports car brand, launching it into a whole new sector hitherto owned by the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 and Mercedes ML-Class. You'll recognise the style shared with the Quattroporte and Ghibli saloons, and the GT sports cars - but there's practicality in spades too. Air suspension should soothe away the worst ruts and bumps and eight-speed automatic transmissions promise to keep CO2 low and miles per gallon high, for Italy's first family friendly premium SUV.
Click here to read more about the Maserati Levante on our sister site CAR.
Another crossover designed to appeal to young families, the Ateca uses the oily bits from the latest VW Tiguan wrapped up in a more distinctive, Spanish couture. It's genuinely roomy inside, the boot is 510 litres huge and there are niceties such as an electrically-operated, waggle-foot-to-open tailgate available as an option. The build quality is high and we're confident it will withstand the knocks and scuffs of family life. Shame there's no seven-seater version available though; you'll need to step up to the bigger SEAT Alhambra for that. The Ateca is definitely worth a look if you're considering a Nissan Qashqai - it goes on UK sale in November 2016, priced from £17,990.
Click here to read more about the SEAT Ateca on our sister site CAR.


text:
The Sage Train
Nicky Hansell's Philosophical Novel
The Companions
The Philosophers
Aristippus the Pleasure Seeker
A J Ayer
Online and in person classes
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844- 1900) and G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936)
Chesterton was a young man when Nietzsche succumbed to illness but the work of the German philosopher was well known to him.
They were poles apart. Nietzsche was a radically modern thinker whereas Chesterton was an English gentleman and devout Catholic. Although Chesterton despised Nietzsche's pessimism, he did have a certain respect for the radical philosopher, referring to his 'inspiration of wild freedom'.
When they meet in The Sage Train, Nietzsche is all on his own as befitting the loneliness the philosopher experienced in real life. A highly strung intellectual, Nietzsche's final descent into madness was brought on when he saw a cab driver whipping his horse. The philosopher flung his arms around the animal's neck before falling onto the pavement in mental collapse. He never recovered and died having not spoken for 11 years.
Nietzsche proposed the abandoning of rules in the light of the assertion that `God is dead` and suggested that a true moral hero would be an Übermensch – a man radically free of society's norms. For a brief moment Nietzsche thinks he has found him in Chesterton when they meet on the fictional path. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Email: nickyhansell@hotmail.co.uk
© 2021 The Sage Train


At Dumpsteroid, we strive to bring you the best service at the best price available. We have a wide selection of dumpster sizes in stock in Manchester, WA, with flexible & timley pickup and delivery. Give us a call today for all your dumpster rental and roll off needs.
Value to rent portable toilets varies drastically by region (and even by zipcode). Charlotte Dumpster Service provides a wide range of NC dumpster dimensions to fit your wants. Application forms might be discovered on the On-line Waste Levy System (OWLS): The shape specifies the knowledge that must be provided, including survey information. A family hazardous waste wheel has been developed which instructs customers on hazards in numerous family products, proper disposal and non-hazardous options. Most corporations in Kalaheo have simple policies that can make it easier to perceive simply how a lot it costs to rent gear. Though renting a dumpster isn't necessarily a complicated course of, the method might be made more efficient and end up costing you less time and money if you realize what questions it's best to ask and what data you will have to provide. It would at all times be advisable to own helpful data concerning the scale of the dumpster earlier than it reaches your step. You wish to remember the fact that you could possibly stick your hand in something (putrid, hazardous) or step on something sharp (glass, nails, needles). In case it seems that your undertaking takes longer than you anticipated, solely cellphone the dumpster firm to describe. One of the largest elements of your analysis will likely be establishing the correct size container you want to rent based mostly on the size of the job. When you want to rent a roll of dumpster for trash or development waste removal, at all times search for regionally owned and operated Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester, WA corporations. In case you're unsure about what varieties of materials could also be disposed of in the midst of your undertaking, communicate to your contractor for more particulars. Charlotte Dumpster Service can stroll you through the whole course of whereas explaining to you all the dos and dont's concerned in Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester, WA. Once you have several worth quotes for Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester, WA, it's possible you'll uncover it's cheaper and simpler to rent a junk removal service as a substitute of renting a dumpster. The needed dumpster size is without doubt one of the most necessary issues influencing a rental worth - the bigger a dumpster you rent, the higher is the value. Self-contained compactors are an excellent option for grocery stores and other commercial retailers who would like to reduce hauling costs. Residents can name 311 to schedule an appointment with the local waste management - trash ought to be placed at the curbside adjoining to your residence inside ten toes of the road and a minimum of five toes from other objects (mailboxes, parked vehicles, etc.). Residents are allowed three bulky waste pickups per calendar yr and have a complete of waste not exceeding fifty cubic yards for collection. REMINDER: The choices in this part are for when residents who have bulk and yard waste they should get rid of in-between the common month-to-month bulk service days. On most small initiatives dumpsters are typically there from 4 days to 2 Weeks, on greater renovations or builds they're on web site for 2 weeks to a month. These include: strongly urging you to keep your house/suite and bedroom locked at all times and having an extensive preventive maintenance program designed to detect and treatment any problem areas throughout the physical facility. Concrete and Laborious Debris Dumpster Rental: These roll offs can be found if you want to throw any sort of concrete or heavy grime hundreds. Timber ought to be placed curbside the third Monday in January to be collected as yard waste and recycled, at any other time it is going to be collected as a bulk trash item. So ultimately you may be saved from having to rent two dumpsters, or get an additional dump and return, simply in case the primary one isn't big enough. One of the biggest issues you most likely have when renting a dumpster in Mattawa is how a lot it's going to price. We've got included some videos that do a superb job of demonstrating how a Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester, WA works in apply. In the subsequent subjects, we'll present some calculation concerning waste volume estimation. Contact one among our customer service agents to find out if you happen to can obtain trash, recycling and dumpster service in your hometown. Rear and front loading dumpsters are a bit totally different than roll-off containers, however they're still readily available for transport in all areas of Tennessee.
Our Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester prices fluctuate with the capacity of the roll off dumpster. If you do not pay your refuse invoice or don't pay your invoice on time, the City will take all needed and acceptable authorized actions to force you to do so. Typically, these authorized actions will start ninety (ninety) days from the day your invoice was due. Nate: It appears clear that a mission may have some collection/cupboard space even if comingled A process of recycling materials that allows consumers to dispose of various materials (comparable to paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal) in a single container that's separate from waste. Countries and not using a authorized definition of MSW in relevant laws don't use the phrases municipal stable waste" or MSW" in their native languages, and the waste categories can usually be translated into English as odd stable waste," city stable waste," or comparable phrases. Nonetheless, in case your property is vacant and you've got a current, legitimate vacant property or boarding up structure allow from the Division of Planning and Growth, you'll automatically receive an exemption from the stable waste service payment during the permitted period. The method works as follows starting with the rental of the bin in Tolleson, then supply of the bin to the site and particular location in Tolleson Arizona AZ where the container is to be positioned, followed by the removing of the container when the bin is full (Tolleson customer notifies the corporate when the container is full until there's a predetermined time or schedule for the removing) after which the disposing of the waste at RAD's landfill. BID2WIN software program can be utilized to estimate all elements of website work comparable to street and highway, paving, bridges, tunnels, elevated highways, water and sewer lines, earthwork, concrete, grading and excavation, demolition, environmental, specialty contractor, mining, railroad, marine, and utility development. It's not unusual for the whole worth to include the bottom charge for the trash container rental itself (which might fluctuate by dimension), the burden of the particles, extra charges for dumping, additional taxes and daily charges if the waste dumpster isn't ready to be picked up by the deadline. The very best part of roll off dumpsters is they are normally closed ended so your drive approach and property will on the protected aspect whereas hauling the trash from your dive approach, There'll no chance for the trash to fly from the dumpster and harm your driveway. Materials that do not get recycled here are plastic baggage, refrigerated and frozen food cartons, candy wrappers, scrap metal, wires, chains, cables, hangers, plastic containers bigger than two gallons, Styrofoam, non-container plastics, gentle bulbs, mirrors and different broken glass, clothing, scorching beverage cups, needles, ceramics, and dangerous waste. I was sexually abused by my uncle and neighbor, heard a women get raped across from have been I lived and I keep in mind everybody hiding and after the assault was performed the man stole her child and everyone went out there and picked what there was left,child socks and a child blanket…. Whether or not it's rules on the subject of what you're allowed to put in your rental container or the dimensions of canister that's needed in your mission, selecting a Oregon Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester business that meets your specific needs may also help ensure your mission goes as well and simply as attainable. Additional charges will apply if you could maintain the dumpster longer than the agreed rental period, if the materials in the dumpster exceed the burden restrict, or if the driving force is unable to pickup or ship as a result of a blockage of the supply website.
One of the methods you can have this assurance is by ensuring you hire a dumpster that has wheels. In a majority of these frauds, the thief methods you into giving your personal identifying data. No one is suggesting that you simply go out and buy a video digital camera to maintain an round-the-clock watch on your Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester, WA. Below no circumstances ought to a dumpster be loaded above the fill line, even with light materials. He says the Home GOP cannot be trusted to research Russia & Trump's Kremlin ties," adding, a special choose committee is required." And that mistrust seemed vindicated Tuesday when Nunes responded to a journalist's query about the Russia investigation with a highly doubtful reply. Allowed materials for roll-off companies include typical and allowable municipal strong waste, construction and demolition materials, and so on. Demolition materials, dust, concrete, rock, gravel, and other heavy materials cannot be loaded to full volume capacity of container due to weight limitations for the hauling vehicles. The semi trailer bottom truck resembles the semi trailer finish truck in fundamental design. Please note: dumpster sizes are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the container manufacturer. If there's too massive a quantity, please name Waste Management at (321) 723-4455 or the Metropolis's ECO Division at (321) 608-5080 to schedule a special pickup. Municipal strong waste (MSW) is usually incinerated at a central disposal facility. When you place an order with Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester, WA firm Connecticut don't forget to check with the company ought to they include any hidden costs in the pricing. These corporations simply take the data you have given them, by entering it on a simple form, and discover the best deal and site of an ideal dumpster for your needs. If the roofing shingles and construction materials could be recycled, it would price less to dump in the long run. Diptera means "two wings." True flies have solely two wings (one pair), instead of 4 wings (two pair) present in most other sorts of winged bugs. Whether or not or not you need a protracted-time period or roll-off dumpster relies upon upon the type of job and service you will have. Some landfills price considerably greater than others for a similar waste disposal. Save Time On All The Steps And Call CRM Roll Off For Sanford Dumpster Rental We Will Guide You Through The Course of And Get Your Dumpster In Place Proper Away! This calculation will estimate the amount of trash and recycling that will probably be generated from this property. Knowing which dumpster sizes are good for which initiatives is essential data, and we will inform you whether or not you'll need a 20 yard Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester, WA, a 30 yard Rent a Construction Dumpster in Manchester, WA, or one thing else totally. To reduce costs it is worthwhile to know about what things will impact your rental payment. Roll-off vans transport a 20- or 30-cubic yard container to the project website, and then makes use of hydraulics to lift its bed so the roll-off container can do just that - roll off - with the help of a cable. There are five helpful steps you can take right now to make sure that the dumpster service you get is an exceptional one. The difference is that these waste bins are on wheels, making them superb for softer floor. Rental costs for entrance-load, rear-load or roll-away dumpsters are variable primarily based on your location and the options you choose out of your chosen dumpster service supplier. Different sized roll off bins will probably be right for different makes use of, you'll need a roll-off canister that's not too small or too huge for the job you have obtained planned. Heavy trash assortment is limited to residential and basic maintenance activities carried out on vacant heaps assembly the requirements of a hundred and fifty' x a hundred and fifty'. You can fill the dumpster to the maximum load level sign or the top rail of the dumpster. To deliver your dumpster, there must be about 70' size on the ground (for the truck and dumpster) and about 35' overhead (for the container to roll off of the truck). A 10-yard dumpster typically features well for medium-sized cleanup initiatives and modest reworking jobs. In case you have any questions about dumpster rentals for your Oakville residence or business, please don't hesitate to name or e mail our pleasant staff.