Got this in my email today.. really good.
Listening well—all the way to the end of whatever the talker has to say—is rare these days. But it’s powerful.
I’m discovering that when I keep my mouth shut and simply rest in listening to others, that’s when I discover unexpected gold nuggets! (Have you ever noticed that this is how detectives approach people on those TV crime shows?)
Would people say that you are a good listener?
Give yourself a quick test by considering if any of the following five statements would describe your interactions in the past week.
When others are talking to me . . .
I find myself finishing their sentences.
I give my opinions before hearing them out.
I get restless and impatient.
I lose track of what is being said.
I mentally rehearse what I’m going to say next.
Recognizing these patterns in yourself is a step toward becoming a better listener.
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How quantum physics can settle the calvinism debate... or add to it. 🤯 😎 😆
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Gonna try to make it!
Just spoke with Pastor Sasha in Vyshgorod Ukraine (near Kiev) for about an hour. It was so good to hear his voice and know the real situation.
The atrocities are difficult to even hear about, let alone live through.
On top of that, are the lies that Putin is telling, and even pastors in Russia are believing and then supporting.
I've always been "on the edge" when it comes to pork rinds.
Found these today and now I'm all in.
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Have you tried this flavor?
Ukraine prayer update message from Pastor Sasha
Hi Todd !
Things seem to escalate quickly here !
In the last 24 hours 3 things at least happened.
1) russia officially recognized those two stolen regions of Luhansk and Donetsk
2) right away they signed a military treaty with them
3) Russian parliament just a few hours ago allowed Putin officially to use his army abroad
This opens him the door for military invasion (
Let’s keep believing God 🙏
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Plus his father, who is 80 and still preaching, was imprisoned and persecuted during the Communist times. Most of his brothers and sisters are in ministry. A plethora of podcast material. Here is a link to an impromptu, embarrassingly low quality interview I did back in 2006 with Andrei's father..
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I've known him and his wife for many years. He gets even more interesting the more you talk to him. Ask him about quantum physics and the spirit realm and you'll have to ask him to stop because your brain is full. *like me*
But also loves Jesus with his whole heart and really wants to help people know Him.
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Andrei said he had a great time! And he is very excited to be involved.
Thank you!
On Keto like me?
Watch this!
Pray for Ukraine! I received this message from Pastor Sasha, near Kiev...
Hi Todd !
As from today , Ukraine will be going perhaps through the most dangerous 10-14 days with regard to full size war with Russia. Today Russia and Belarus began in Belarus (only 100 miles up north from Kiev) military maneuvers with a huge army (around 130.000 soldiers)
With this we also see absolutely crazy propaganda within Russia to prepare their general public for a full size war.
Also Russia makes every day more and more crazy demands to Ukraine and West, to deescalate this situation (like we / Ukraine now has to send back to the west all weapons that we got last couple of weeks)
Overall it’s a spooky feeling !
BUT - there is no panic here as for today ! We keep standing and believing God for protection!
Please remember Ukraine even more so in your prayers these next 10 days!
Thanks for being there for us !
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I saw it a few months ago. It was great! A must-see.
I have a lot of friends and church relationships in Ukraine. Just got a message from Pastor Sasha...
Hello Todd !
Hope you are alive and well !
Things are getting spooky here a bit , couple of embassies are evacuating their families out of Ukraine. Also a few airlines are not leaving their planes over night. Flying in and a few hours later left. Russian army now because of conquering Belarus last couple of months is less than 100 miles from Kiev/in Belarus But overall there is no panic - praise God !
Please continue to pray as I know you do !
Blessings