In this series, Benjamin Kolodziej reflects on several figures in American Lutheran sacred music history. This series is based on his new book Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847–1947, which is available now from Concordia Publishing House. Theodore Stelzer, as a professor at Concordia, Seward, always sought to ground his teaching in 1 Corinthians 9:22–23: “To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I mi...| The Lutheran Witness
By John W. Kleinig I am fascinated by the slogans that people wear on their sweatshirts. They tell us a lot about them and their convictions. There are two that caught my eye at an airport some years ago. The first, which has since become quite common, was: “My body, my choice!” The second, which is far too long to become popular, was even more telling. It ran: “Your body may be a temple, but mine’s an amusement park!” These slogans show how many people regard their bodies in our so...| The Lutheran Witness
After years of inquiries, we started a newsletter for A CLOSER LISTEN at the start of 2022. Compiled by me, Joseph, it’s mostly been a digest of what’s been on the blog, as well as an archive for our constantly| a closer listen
Our final installment of 2025’s Fall Music Preview travels around the world and realizes that everyone likes to rock, from placid beaches to war-torn streets. Music is a unifying force that reminds us of what we have in common and| a closer listen
From the intimacy of solo piano to the fullness of orchestra, our modern composition category offers sounds suited for falling leaves, even if at the time of writing they remain green. Autumn slowly descends from north to south, bringing new| a closer listen
The unusual, the odd, the exciting, the weird: outliers converge in our Experimental section, which gathers those with avant leanings under a single banner. From music that is creative yet accessib…| a closer listen
Following up their smash hit, “There Ain’t No List,” Epstein’s Orphans have another hit with their latest song, “Clown...Click to Keep Reading »| The Truth About Cancer
“God So Loved the World” is a cosmic love anthem by Aetheris (Latin for “heavenly air”), inspired by John...Click to Keep Reading »| The Truth About Cancer
Once upon a time, “fact-checkers” were supposed to keep powerful institutions honest. Fast forward to today, and they’ve...Click to Keep Reading »| The Truth About Cancer
Originally published by Dr. Joseph Mercola. Story at a glance: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) interfere with natural...Click to Keep Reading »| The Truth About Cancer
When you encounter an issue and you’re trying to determine whether you can fix it yourself or need to report a bug, follow the steps on this help page.| Vivaldi Browser Help
Is your teen struggling with their mental health? If so, that can be scary for any parent, and you might be wondering if counseling could help. The first question that comes to mind, of course, is, How the heck will I get them to go? You’re expecting an eye roll, slammed doors, a flat-out refusal,... The post Teen Counseling: Getting Your Teen in without a Battle appeared first on Life Counseling Institute.| Life Counseling Institute
Exercise and relaxation help temporarily, but lasting anxiety relief comes from addressing worry—the true cause of anxious thoughts.| Life Counseling Institute
Maitreya (Guilherme Urso) reports – with photos, videos and lyrics of his songs – about the recent well-attended launch event in Brazil for his new EP The post The World Is a bridge first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Nirvikar tells the story of how a life-threatening accident became the beginning of his spiritual path The post Twice-born first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
An interview with Madhuri about her latest creation The post Crowdfunding for: Techniques I Have Loved first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Starting a new series by Srajan, Seekers from the Low Lands: Geert Groote, Thomas a Kempis and various 14th century Christian communities in the Netherlands The post The IJssel River: a cradle of spirituality first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
An essay by S D Anugyan The post The Sky Machine first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
"You will interpret any message, any commandment, any order to you, in the way which appeals to you most." The post The rich man’s will first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
This month’s planet transits discussed by Marga; "A rather varied month full of highlights: many new things will be revealed, while old ones will find an end or perhaps a clarification." The post Human Design: September 2025 Monthly Trends first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Sahaja’s personal reflections on facilitating an art-therapy workshop in Sweden, where nature, creativity and community converge (next retreat at Miasto in Italy: 26-28 September 2025) The post A creative retreat at Oshofors: ‘Painting from the Heart’ first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
And more random thoughts by Punya The post Humour in dire moments first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
A guided meditation, music and voice by Nandin Baker The post Counting Your Thoughts first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Osho writes in a letter, "Whoever goes into meditation risks a confrontation with himself." The post Meditation is a mirror first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Short reviews by Madhuri of books about travel and food, by Anthony Edwards, Prue Leith, Gail Duff; and an ode to her Collins English Dictionary The post Summery books to relax first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
"...and, everything is perfect," writes Subhan The post Nothing is perfect first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
The firth poem from S D Anugyan’s poetry book, Here Are The Empire Builders! The post Response first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Applying a new label to an old problem does not transform the problem. Nor does it grant the U.S. president or the U.S. military expanded legal authority to kill civilians. The post Using Labels, Not Law, to Justify Lethal Force: Inside the Venezuelan Boat Strike appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
In the U.S.-China contest for global leadership, Congress can determine whether the DFC remains on the sidelines or becomes a central player. The post Washington Balks While Beijing Builds: Reauthorizing the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on a purported drug smuggling vessel – and its vow that it is the start of a campaign – raise significant legal issues. The post Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
When women are walked to their deaths with the world watching, international law must offer more than words. It must deliver protection with power. The post When Law Fails Women: Jirgas, Gender Violence, and the Collapse of International Accountability appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
The move introduces new tools and incentives developed in partnership with market participants.| Traders Magazine
Your careers page is more than a job board. It’s the front door of your hiring process—the first impression many candidates get of your company. And for too many businesses, that door is cracked, outdated, or flat-out unwelcoming. TL;DR: Most careers pages push great candidates away with clunky design, confusing applications, and vague messaging. In […] The post Your Careers Page Is Killing Your Conversion Rate appeared first on Recruiteze.| Recruiteze
Every recruiter knows the scenario. You spend time sourcing, reviewing, and reaching out. You line up the interview, send the details, and confirm the slot. Then the day arrives… and the candidate never shows. No call, no email, no explanation. Just silence. It’s frustrating. It feels unprofessional. And yes, it wastes time. But here’s the […] The post Why Candidates Ghost (and What You Can Do About It) appeared first on Recruiteze.| Recruiteze
Every few months, someone declares the resume obsolete. LinkedIn profiles, personal websites, skills-first hiring, even TikTok video pitches—supposedly, we’ve outgrown the resume. But walk into any hiring process, and what’s the first thing they ask for? A resume. It’s still the gatekeeper. The currency of job applications. But something’s off. Not because resumes exist—but because […] The post The Resume Isn’t Dead… But It Needs a Reboot appeared first on Recruiteze.| Recruiteze
Picture this: a recruiter opens yet another candidate resume. The content is solid, but the formatting is a mess: misaligned dates, broken bullet points, inconsistent fonts. Without thinking twice, the recruiter starts copying and pasting the text into a cleaner format. It only takes 10–15 minutes. Not a big deal, right? Now multiply that by […] The post The Quiet Cost of Reformatting Resumes appeared first on Recruiteze.| Recruiteze
Hiring teams love to talk about numbers. “We got 300 applications in the first week.” “We’ve already filled a folder with resumes.” On the surface, it feels like momentum. A big stack of resumes looks like progress, like the hard part of attracting talent is already done. But resumes sitting in a pile aren’t progress. […] The post Are You Hiring or Just Collecting Resumes? appeared first on Recruiteze.| Recruiteze
In recruiting, speed isn’t just helpful—it’s everything. Top candidates don’t wait around. They move forward with the recruiter or company that acts first, and the ones who lag behind lose out. The problem is, most hiring teams get stuck in what I call the resume bottleneck. Hours are lost reformatting documents, fixing layouts, and chasing […] The post The Resume Bottleneck: Why Speed Wins in Recruiting appeared first on Recruiteze.| Recruiteze
Hiring at scale can feel like trying to drink from a firehose. One role opens, then ten more follow. Suddenly you’re managing hundreds of applications, juggling email threads, and scrambling to meet deadlines. The pressure is clear: move faster, fill seats, keep the pipeline flowing. But here’s the problem: When the pace picks up, the […] The post High-Volume Hiring Without Losing the Human Touch appeared first on Recruiteze.| Recruiteze
Every recruiter knows the feeling. You’re juggling three open roles, a hundred new applicants, and two hiring managers who both want updates by the end of the day. Your inbox is overflowing. Somewhere in the middle of those unread messages is a candidate you promised to follow up with yesterday. Another email came in from […] The post Inbox Overload: How Scattered Communication Breaks Your Hiring Process appeared first on Recruiteze.| Recruiteze
Resume design choices like fonts and layouts unconsciously sway recruiter perception. Learn how format bias impacts hiring and how iReformat levels the playing field.| Recruiteze
Changing habits can feel totally overwhelming, especially when you don't really see the impact of your daily choices. Most folks struggle to stick with good| Great Work Life
Managing your friends, isn’t easy, but it is possible. It starts with understanding what doesn’t work, and then rebuilding a new kind of relationship.| David Burkus
TT EVP Jono Ferreira sees opportunities to improve market access, reduce friction, and lower barriers to entry.| Traders Magazine
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time that serves as a powerful reminder that suicide is preventable and that there are things all of us can do to look out for loved ones, the people in our community and those who have been impacted by this leading cause of death. What can we ... The post Suicide Prevention Month appeared first on Hally Health.| Hally Health
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Nanka Robinson has been an animal lover her entire life. As a child, Robinson would often bring home stray, broken animals to nurse back to health. In 2011, Robinson and her husband Chris moved to Armenia, and … Continued The post Coffee and cats combine at Purrmont Cat Cafe appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
A large landslide wiped out the village of Tarasin in Sudan's Amo District and claimed at least 1 000 lives on August 31, 2025. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains through the last week of August, according to local authorities. Source| The Watchers
Beekeepers across the United States reported record managed honeybee colony losses between April 2024 and April 2025, with over 60% of hives lost in Texas, according to preliminary survey results and beekeeper accounts. Nationwide, an estimated 55.6% of colonies died—marking the highest loss rate since official monitoring began in 2010. Source| The Watchers
Explore the benefits of reclaimed bricks vs new bricks. Find out which is right for your project with expert tips and sourcing advice from Cawarden Reclaim.| Cawarden Reclaim
Over the last half-decade, militaries around the world have executed a shift towards incorporating mass precision strike, with weapons such as loitering munitions and glide bombs becoming globally ubiquitous. These weapons are relatively low-cost, easy to mass-produce, and are reasonably accurate, able to partly replicate the expensive “precision strike complex” employed by Western militaries. Countries like Azerbaijan, Sudan, Iran, Ukraine, Russia, Myanmar have already employed such weap...| Global Taiwan Institute
In late March 2025, a delegation of Taiwanese trade experts landed in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos. The arrival of high-profile dignitaries was not televised and no press conference was arranged, but it marked the second mission in five months. The visits are a telling sign of Taiwan’s intensifying effort to maintain a vital relationship with Africa’s largest economy. The post Taiwan’s Soft Power Gamble in Nigeria appeared first on Global Taiwan Institute.| Global Taiwan Institute
Due to the fact that tourism is primarily seen through an economic lens, people do not usually give much thought to tourism when discussing foreign policy and international relations. However, tourism plays an essential role in politics—namely in the realm of soft power, defined as a country’s ability to influence others without resorting to coercive pressure. When it comes to tourism, the idea is that through shared positive experiences facilitated by in-person visits, people will develo...| Global Taiwan Institute
At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Taiwanese director Shih-Ching Tsou’s (鄒時擎) solo directorial debut, Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女孩), earned the Gan Foundation Award for Distribution—an accolade commissioned to help new filmmakers distribute their first feature films across France. Taiwan’s increased visibility at renowned international independent film festivals like the Cannes Film Festival is much welcomed. Indeed, independent films’ reputation for prioritizing storytellin...| Global Taiwan Institute
From July 9-18, Taiwan’s military and other supporting government agencies conducted this year’s iteration of the Han Kuang exercise (漢光演習)—a military exercise conducted every year since 1984 to simulate the response to an invasion of Taiwan, and the largest single event on the annual calendar of the Republic of China (ROC) Ministry of National Defense (MND). Iterations of Han Kuang in recent years had followed a roughly similar schedule of events: often opening with ship and ai...| Global Taiwan Institute
Learn why holistic dentist is an excellent choice for your health, plus the most common dental-related tests that holistic...Click to Keep Reading »| The Truth About Cancer
From the first divine breath over the formless void to the triumphant rest of the seventh day, 'It Was Good' is a magnum opus, a sacred soundscape that weaves the Genesis narrative into a living tapestry of melody and wonder, performed by Aetheris (Latin for 'heavenly air'). This composition unfolds like a living scroll of Genesis, weaving the seven days of creation into a tapestry of sound where every lyric breathes. The journey begins in minimalist reverence—a lone harp plucking light int...| The Truth About Cancer
By John Becker How the New Credit Scoring Model Could Affect Your Future Financing If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage, you know your credit score plays| The Family Mortgage Team at LeaderOne
Explore how blue light affects sleep, skin, and eyes and learn simple, naturopathic strategies to reduce exposure and support circadian health.| AANMC
Local potter Susan Kramer has spent more than three decades in the Green Mountain State, selling her colorful, functional pottery...| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
This month's horoscope by Phoebe with quotes by Osho: "This moment is very critical in the history of man, in the history of human consciousness, a great jump. Either man dies or man becomes new – that is the only choice..." The post Horoscope for the Month of Virgo 2025 first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
A recipe from Veet Karen's kitchen: a true winner! The post Sprouted Mung Bean Curry first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
A short and very helpful couples meditation – by Madhuri The post Dancing your truth first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
"Mind wants change and goes on hoping, and goes on hoping against all hope." The post The Mulla is looking for a job as an actor first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Parva, renowned organiser of Osho Festivals in Italy, talks about his connection with Osho and his body The post Meditation is with me first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Charcoal drawings by Deva Purnam (Kurt Niederhaus) The post Drawing people first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Marga discusses the three Projected Channels from Root-to-Solar Plexus, in her Human Design series, Three Channels a Month The post The Projected Channels: The Pressure to Feel first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
American singer-songwriter and workshop facilitator, Maniko, is interviewed via zoom by Sufi Abheeru and Aminah Divya The post Histórias com Osho – Maniko first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
A poem by Mayuri (Brook Bhagat), from her book Only Flying The post The Master first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
An encounter with Osho reveals the depth of his detachment from material offerings – by Ageh Bharti The post ₹16 lakhs for a worthy cause first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
D S Anugyan reviews Madhuri's second coffee-table book, launched today. "I couldn’t leave it alone, kept dipping into it, marvelling at the different pages." The post Book of Leaves first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
A major leap for lovers of Osho’s words: the Osho Archive Catalog now includes over 100 newly-added Poona 1 video discourses The post Samadhan’s passion: Making Osho accessible first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
New album by Bhakta and Jalalo, introduced by Gopal The post Samasati: Mantras, Blessings & Lullabies first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Ma Prem Apurva remembers an event from 1976 The post How my mother met Bhagwan first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Q: How is it possible that by simply becoming aware at a particular point in the breathing process one can attain enlightenment? The post The ultimate is here first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Cassia Hall reviewed the prose poetry collection by Mayuri (Brook Bhagat) The post Only Flying first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
"Seeing is direct, touching is direct, thinking is indirect. That’s why thinking misses."| Osho News
'Grow in Me' is a transcendent musical meditation by Aetheris (Latin for 'heavenly air'), inspired by Galatians 5 and the Fruits of the Spirit. This ethereal composition weaves angelic vocals with luminous synths and tender orchestral swells, inviting listeners into a celestial sanctuary. Like a whispered prayer set to melody, the song embodies the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control), so close your eyes and let the harmonies l...| The Truth About Cancer
Heavy monsoon rains triggered devastating floods and landslides across Pakistan on August 15, 2025, killing more than 160 people and destroying critical infrastructure.| The Watchers
A wildfire that began near Molezuelas de la Carballeda (Zamora) at about 14:25 local time (12:25 UTC) on August 10, 2025, has burned between 36 500 and 39 700 hectares (90 200 to 98 100 acres) and…| The Watchers
A massive cloudburst struck Chosoti village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district at around 12:00 local time (LT) on August 14, 2025, killing at least 60 people, injuring more than 300…| The Watchers
For many, US trade policy under the Trump Administration has become a challenge to navigate. On July 31, the Trump Administration announced that imports from Taiwan will be subject to a 20 percent tariff starting as early as August. This will apply to goods that were, until recently, eligible for de minimis (imports valued under USD 800) treatment, but excludes certain sectoral goods like automobiles and metals that have higher tariff rates. Meanwhile, there are exemptions for semiconductors ...| Global Taiwan Institute
With tensions rising in East Asia, the likelihood of a dual contingency—both in the Taiwan Strait and on the Korean Peninsula—is far from a hypothetical scenario. A simultaneous contingency—where war breaks out concurrently in the Taiwan Strait and on the Korean Peninsula—would generate deeply complex strategic challenges for the United States and its allies in the region. Under such grave conditions, South Korea would undoubtedly face strategic, operational, and legal constraints in ...| Global Taiwan Institute
Situated between the Gulf of Tonkin to the northwest, the Taiwan Strait to the northeast, and the Sulu Sea to the southeast, the South China Sea (SCS) borders several East and Southeast Asian countries. As the world’s most immense sea at 3.5-million square kilometers (about twice the size of Alaska), the South China Sea is a vital maritime trade route and sea line of communication (SLOC) on which many Asian nations and extra-regional powers are heavily dependent. Great resources are at stak...| Global Taiwan Institute
There is safety in numbers—such are the rules of the game in Taiwan’s unconventional coalition parliament. Not only is Taiwan navigating a divided government for just the second time in its history, but the most recent election cycle also marks the first occasion since 2004 that the Legislative Yuan (LY, 立法院) lacks a majority party. Coalition building has therefore emerged as a vital electoral strategy in Taiwan’s current political landscape, from adapting to the polarized outcome...| Global Taiwan Institute
Florida has six species of venomous snakes. Here is what they look like, and how to identify them when you are outdoors and encounter them in the woods.| Florida Hikes
When Donald Trump entered the White House for his second term as president, he had an excellent opportunity to extricate the United States from the quagmire war between Russia and Ukraine. His instincts–that continued involvement in that conflict was not in America’s best interests—were sound. Indeed, he signaled throughout the…| The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Early summer is filled with anticipation, while late summer is graced by a sense of melancholy. We’re in mid-summer now, caught between the two extremes. These dog days are characterized by…| a closer listen
Just like interest rates, housing prices have begun to stabilize. There are two reasons why this has happened: Inventory levels have gone up rather| The Family Mortgage Team at LeaderOne
In this SAFMC Feature Article, we break down a few frequently asked questions about how best to take care of a fish after the fight.| South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Explore the charm of reclaimed beams that bring history and character to any space with their unique textures and stories.| Cawarden Reclaim
On July 26, 24 Kuomintang (KMT, 國民黨) legislators and one Taiwan People’s Party (TPP, 民眾黨) mayor faced recall votes. This high number of recalls was without precedent in Taiwan’s recent political history. Although the number of legislators being recalled was abnormal, the right to recall elected officials in Taiwan is prominently featured in Taiwan’s election law Public Officials Election and Recall Act (POERA, 公職人員選舉罷免法). This article examines the backgroun...| Global Taiwan Institute
Anugyan discusses the television shows Doom Patrol, Legion, Hawkeye and Swamp Thing, and their origins as comic books The post Rebirth of the Ninth Art first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
by Madhuri The post Summer Haikus first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
This month's horoscope by Phoebe with quotes by Osho: “Become discontinuous with the mind. That is mutation, that is revolution...”| Osho News
Your body's immune system and its role in cancer prevention really doesn't get the attention it deserves in the prevailing paradigm of allopathic medicine. You'd be hard-pressed to find a conventional doctor or medical expert who's willing or knowledgeable enough to talk about natural immunity in the context of keeping your body free of cancer. At least not to the full extent of its true capacity. And yet this information is vitally important. In fact, it just might be the most overlooked fac...| The Truth About Cancer
Meet Christine, who grew her career from a patient care technician to a behavioral health registered nurse at Northwell Health’s Lenox Hill Hospital.| Northwell Careers
Meet Sarinna, Registered Nurse, at Lenox Hill Hospital. Read our latest blog to learn more about Sarinna’s career journey at Northwell.| Northwell Careers
Leading Multicultural Teams requires building cultural intelligence across the whole team.| David Burkus
My Finviz testing uncovered an impressive free stock screener, speedy market heatmaps, and automated chart pattern recognition!| Great Work Life
