"What would Patti Smith do in a scenario like this?" The post ‘Lark’: How Angel Olsen channelled Patti Smith for her masterpiece first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

NEW – Chaos erupts as migrants attempt to enter the United States illegally at the El Paso border.pic.twitter.com/GcG13Vy37U — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) March 21‚ 2024

by Mike Whitney‚ The Unz Review: Why did Chuck Schumer call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an “obstacle to peace” and demand new elections in Israel just weeks before an IDF ground offensive in Rafah? Hasn’t Schumer opposed a ceasefire in Gaza from the beginning? Hasn’t Schumer criticized pro-Palestinian activists and their public protests? Hasn’t […]

How to keep your body and soul in good health Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. – Mark 12:30 Recent studies have shown that people who practice their faith regularly may be getting some health benefits: A study conducted by sociologists at Purdue University found that 4 percent of those who regularly attended religious services reported poor health‚ compared with 9 percent of those who did not attend a house of worship. And 36 percent of weekly worshippers reported they were in excellent health‚ compared with 26 percent of non-attenders. So what makes the difference? Researchers aren't sure‚ but they say the reason could be that people attending weekly services may be more likely to see friends who ask about their health and can recommend a doctor. But while that may be true‚ there's most definitely something to be said for the healing benefits of connecting with God on a regular basis. As a Christian‚ it's very important to care for your physical body. In fact‚ the Bible is clear that your body is God's temple (1 Corinthians 6:19). But one key aspect of that temple that much of modern medicine doesn't take into account is that it's not just physical‚ it's spiritual as well. You're not just flesh and bone; you're also very much soul and spirit. So when it comes to your health‚ focus on the physical‚ but don't neglect your spiritual health as well. When your body and your soul are nourished appropriately‚ you can experience an overall health beyond what medicine can do alone! Prayer Challenge Ask God to help you nourish both your body and your spirit by staying physically and spiritually healthy! Visit the Senior Living Ministries website The post How to Keep Your Body and Soul in Good Health – Senior Living – March 22 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer to Thank God for the Promises of EasterBy Annie Yorty "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me‚ for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released‚ that the blind will see‚ that the oppressed will be set free‚ and that the time of the Lord's favor has come." (Luke 4:18-19‚ NLT) Have you ever felt like a slave to fear? I have. As a child‚ I feared abandonment. Painful family relationships set me on edge‚ and I was never sure of anything. I suppressed my anxiety behind a false front-a smile‚ but the iron-clad grip of my unseen master dictated what I said and thought‚ where I went‚ and even the content of my dreams. Worst of all‚ fear influenced how I related to God. As adults‚ we may continue to be controlled by fear. Even when we're sure monsters don't hide under the bed. Even when we know there's nothing in the darkness. We tremble at the unknown and resist change. The possibility of rejection unnerves us‚ and loss of control produces anxiety. When we consider the finite and fleeting nature of our time on earth‚ we may worry about what happens to us when we die. Jesus left heaven and came to earth to reveal the truth and set people free (John 8:32). His glorious resurrection from the grave after the utter humility of the cross confirmed His mission's success. Then He crossed enemy lines into Satan's territory and released captives who languished in sin‚ darkness‚ and fear. If you've been set free by Jesus‚ Easter is a wonderful time to thank God for His promises that were fulfilled through His Son. In His own words‚ Jesus tells us four life-changing ways His resurrection sets us free. First‚ Jesus' resurrection frees us from the penalty of sin. He said‚ "This is my blood‚ which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many" (Matthew 26:28 NLT). Because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross‚ we are free from the fear of God's wrath and judgment. Jesus bore all our punishment. Second‚ Jesus' resurrection frees us from the fear of rejection or retribution from people. If we believe in and surrender to Jesus as our Lord and Savior‚ our heavenly Father adopts us into His forever family. When the religious leaders questioned Jesus about family relationships in heaven‚ He said those who trust Him "are children of God and children of the resurrection" (Luke 20:36‚ NLT). As adopted children in God's family‚ we don't need to dread or avoid disapproval from others. Because our Father always loves us unconditionally‚ we seek to please Him alone. Third‚ Jesus' resurrection frees us from the fear of death. Because Jesus rose to life after He died on the cross‚ we know He has authority and power over death. The end of life on earth immediately ushers God's children into His presence. We place our confidence in the truth Jesus spoke to a Samaritan woman He met by a well. "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live‚ even after dying" (John 11:25 NLT). Finally‚ Jesus' resurrection frees us to live boldly for God each day. As the time of His death approached‚ Jesus forewarned His disciples He would be leaving them. In His place‚ He promised to send a Helper‚ the Holy Spirit. "And I will ask the Father‚ and he will give you another Advocate‚ who will never leave you" (John 14:16‚ NLT). Friends‚ we are never alone. The Holy Spirit of God dwells within us. He infuses us with God's power and truth so we produce His fruit: love‚ joy‚ peace‚ patience‚ kindness‚ goodness‚ faithfulness‚ gentleness‚ and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Submitted to the Spirit‚ we represent Jesus and His gospel to everyone we meet. What joy we have when we consider the freedom Jesus gives us. Because of our sins‚ we were indebted-enslaved-to Satan as helpless captives. But Jesus fulfilled His promises‚ so we rejoice in the freedom He purchased with His precious blood. Let's thank Him in prayer for these promises of Easter every day. Let's pray: Father God‚ as I consider the fulfilled promises of Easter‚ my heart overflows with praise. You did not withhold Your only Son‚ whom You dearly love. He willingly endured the agony of the cross to purchase my freedom. Jesus‚ thank You for taking the punishment for my sin upon Yourself so I may rest in a secure relationship with You. Your Spirit guides me in Your ways each day of my life‚ and I live in the light and hope of eternity spent face-to-face with You. Humbly and gratefully‚ I offer all I am and all I have to You this Easter and every day. Amen. Photo credit: ©GettyImages/leolintang Annie Yorty writes and speaks to encourage others to perceive God's person‚ presence‚ provision‚ and purpose in the unexpected twists and turns of life. Married to her high school sweetheart and living in Pennsylvania‚ she mothers a teen‚ two adult children (one with intellectual disabilities)‚ and a furry beast labradoodle. She has written From Ignorance to Bliss: God's Heart Revealed through Down Syndrome. Please connect with her at http://annieyorty.com/‚ Facebook‚ and Instagram. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer to Thank God for Promises of Easter – Your Daily Prayer – March 22 appeared first on GodUpdates.

Historical Events 1936 - "The Great Ziegfeld" directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring William Powell and Luise Rainer premieres in Los Angeles (Best Picture 1937 1971 - 6th Academy of Country Music Awards: Merle Haggard and Lynn Anderson win 1986 - HBO launches boxing's heavyweight-title-unification-tournament 1994 - South African government and ANC take power in Ciskei homeland 2021 - Sanctions imposed on Chinese officials over rights abuses against Uighurs in China by EU‚ UK‚ US and Canada 2022 - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party reaches a deal with opposition New Democratic Party to stay in power till 2025 More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1609 - John II Casimir Vasa [Jan Kazimierz]‚ King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1648-68)‚ born in Kraków‚ Poland (d. 1672) 1720 - Nicolas-Henri Jardin‚ French architect who introduced Neoclassical architecture to Denmark‚ born in St. Germain des Noyers (d. 1799) 1925 - Colin Spedding‚ British biologist and animal welfare advocate (d. 2012) 1934 - Orrin Hatch‚ American politician (US Senator from Utah (R)‚ 1977-2019) longest-serving Utah US Senator‚ born in Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania (d. 2022) 1941 - Jeremy Clyde‚ English pop singer and guitarist (Chad and Jeremy - "A Summer Song") and actor (The Iron Lady)‚ born in Dorney‚ Buckinghamshire 1946 - Laraine Ashton‚ fashion models' agent (London) More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1758 - Jonathan Edwards‚ American Christian preacher‚ philosopher‚ and theologian (Original Sin)‚ dies at 54 1771 - Gottlieb Rabener‚ German author (Vom Misbrauch of the Satire)‚ dies at 56 1959 - Olga Knipper. Russian-Soviet stage actress‚ and wife of Anton Chekhov‚ dies at 1996 - Don Murray‚ American drummer (The Turtles)‚ dies from post-operative complications at 50 1996 - Robert Franklin Overmyer‚ astronaut (STS 5‚ STS 51-B)‚ dies at 59 2017 - Francine Hughes Wilson‚ American domestic abuse victim "The Burning Bed" who changed pubic perceptions‚ dies at 69 More Famous Deaths »

The disruptive Arab Muslim male passenger was removed from flight 2506 that was set to fly from Tampa International Airport to Philadelphia on Tuesday.  During the outburst‚ which caused a 30-minute delay‚ the man yelled an anti-Semitic slur at a flight attendant and seemed to threaten another passenger.  Daily Mail (h/r Nita) In a statement‚ […]

Jesus actually used this word three times during the 24 hours before and during his crucifixion.