Living with Eternity in View Fresh Manna by Pastor Tim Burt

Fresh Manna with Pastor Tim Burt    A Note from Pastor Tim Greetings and thank you for reading. I pray that Fresh Manna is a blessing to you and helps you launch your day in the Lord. If you are blessed by what you read, please share it with a friend. There is a link in this box and  at the bottom of each devotional that says:  "Forward this email to a friend." Click on it, and put in their email and it will go to them. Thanks in advance for sharing! God bless you and thanks again for reading! Forward this email to a friend Living with Eternity in View July 24, 2026 by Timothy Burt The older we get, the more we realize just how quickly life passes. The years that once seemed to crawl by in our youth suddenly feel like they are flying. One birthday blends into the next. Children become adults. Grandchildren arrive. Seasons change, and before we know it, we find ourselves wondering, "Where did the time go?" James reminds us of this reality with sobering clarity: "What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14). Those words aren't meant to discourage us. They're meant to awaken us. They remind us that our time on earth is precious, limited, and meant to be lived with purpose. King David came to that same realization during one of his intimate conversations with God. Rather than fearing the brevity of life, he asked the Lord to help him see it clearly. He prayed, "Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away... And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you" (Psalm 39:4-7 NLT). David understood something that many people never discover. When we remember that life is temporary, we begin to see what is truly important. Many of the things that consume our attention today won't matter at all when viewed from eternity. We spend time worrying about possessions, chasing recognition, or allowing distractions to pull us away from God's purposes. Yet one day we'll look back and realize that the greatest investments were never the things we accumulated, but the people we loved, the faith we lived, and the lives we influenced for Christ. Renee and I have often talked about this very thing. We intentionally try to step back from the busyness of life and ask ourselves, "What really matters? What does God want us to accomplish while we're here?" Those conversations have helped us sort priorities from distractions. They strengthen our marriage, deepen our love for one another, and continually refocus our hearts on serving Jesus and fulfilling His purpose for our lives. God's plan has always been much bigger than our own personal ambitions. His desire is that people everywhere would come to know His saving grace, experience His incredible love, and receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. What a privilege that He allows us to participate in that eternal work. Whether through a kind word, an encouraging conversation, an act of generosity, or simply living a faithful life before others, God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary, eternal purposes. That's why the Apostle Paul wrote, "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:15-16 NIV). Every day presents opportunities that will never come again. Once today is gone, it is gone forever. We cannot relive it, but we can choose to invest it wisely. The beautiful truth is that nothing done for Christ is ever wasted. Jesus said, "If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah, I tell you the truth, that person will surely be rewarded" (Mark 9:41 NLT). God notices every act of obedience, every sacrifice made in love, every prayer prayed, every encouraging word spoken, and every person pointed toward Him. Heaven keeps perfect records, and eternity will reveal rewards that this world could never measure. One day, every one of us will realize just how quickly life passed. When that day comes, I hope we won't be filled with regret over the things we pursued that had little eternal value. Instead, may we rejoice knowing that we invested our lives in loving God, loving people, and advancing His kingdom. Life truly is a mist. Eternity is forever. When we keep that perspective before us, we begin to live differently. We treasure people more than possessions. We pursue God's will more than our own comfort. We become intentional about making every day count for Christ. And in doing so, we not only honor Him, but we leave an eternal legacy that will outlive our brief years on earth. Psalm 90:12 (NIV) "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of life and for every day You graciously place before us. Teach us to number our days wisely and to see our lives through the lens of eternity. Help us not to become distracted by things that won't last, but to invest our time, our gifts, and our hearts in what matters most to You. Keep us faithful to Your calling, strengthen our love for You and for others, and use our lives to point people to Jesus. May we finish our race with joy, knowing we lived for Your glory and Your eternal purposes. In Jesus' name, Amen. ‍ ‍ Forward this email to a friend Support This Work © 2026 Tim Burt Ministries. All rights reserved. Change email address You’re receiving this email because you opted in at timburt.org.

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Living Beyond What You Can See Fresh Manna by Pastor Tim Burt

Fresh Manna with Pastor Tim Burt    A Note from Pastor Tim Greetings and thank you for reading. I pray that Fresh Manna is a blessing to you and helps you launch your day in the Lord. If you are blessed by what you read, please share it with a friend. There is a link in this box and  at the bottom of each devotional that says:  "Forward this email to a friend." Click on it, and put in their email and it will go to them. Thanks in advance for sharing! God bless you and thanks again for reading! Forward this email to a friend Living Beyond What You Can See July 22, 2026 by Timothy Burt One of the greatest discoveries you'll ever make as a Christian is that the Bible isn't merely a book to be studied—it's the living voice of God speaking to your heart. Every promise He has given reveals His love, His character, and His desire to lead you into a life of faith. When you begin reading Scripture with that understanding, everything changes. God's Word is no longer just information to fill your mind. It becomes truth that transforms your heart. The writer of Hebrews describes it this way:  "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword..." (Hebrews 4:12 NIV) God's Word has the power to penetrate our hearts, expose wrong thinking, strengthen our faith, and change the way we live. But that transformation doesn't happen simply because we read the Bible. It happens when we believe what God says and choose to act upon it. Faith has always been the key. When a desperate father pleaded with Jesus to heal his demon-possessed son, Jesus responded, "Everything is possible for one who believes." (Mark 9:23 NIV) Jesus wasn't giving us a formula for getting whatever we want. God isn't a genie who grants every wish. He is a loving Father who responds to faith placed in His will, His character, and His promises. As we trust Him and obey His Word, He changes us from the inside out. That's why two people can hear the very same message and experience completely different results. Hebrews 4:2 tells us that God's people heard His promises, "but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed." (NIV) The difference wasn't the message. The difference was faith. Every time you open your Bible, ask the Holy Spirit to show you God's promises. Read with the expectation that He wants to speak personally to you. As you do, your confidence in Him will steadily grow. The Bible reminds us, "Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." (Hebrews 11:6 NIV) Faith is more than believing God can do something. It's trusting Him enough to obey before you see the outcome. That's exactly how the heroes of Scripture lived. Noah spent decades building an ark before a single drop of rain had fallen. Moses stood at the edge of the Red Sea with an army closing in behind him. Joshua marched around Jericho instead of attacking it. Peter obeyed Jesus and found tax money in the mouth of a fish. To the world, those actions looked foolish. To God, they were acts of faith. Eventually Noah saw the rain. Moses saw the sea divide. Joshua watched walls collapse. Peter found the coin exactly where Jesus said it would be. Faith often looks unreasonable before it becomes unforgettable. The same principle applies to our lives today. Every one of us faces different challenges. Some need healing. Others need wisdom, provision, restored relationships, or direction for the future. Whatever your need may be, God knows it before you ask. As you read His Word, the Holy Spirit has a remarkable way of highlighting the very promise your heart needs most. Hold on to that promise. Meditate on it. Pray it. Thank God for it before you see the answer. That doesn't mean every prayer is answered immediately. Sometimes God works quickly. Sometimes He works gradually. Sometimes we only recognize His perfect faithfulness when we look back over the journey. But through it all, one truth never changes: God is always working for your good and accomplishing purposes far greater than you can see in the moment. Don't allow today's circumstances to determine what you believe about tomorrow. Let God's promises shape your expectations instead. A life of faith is an exciting adventure because it continually places us where only God can accomplish what needs to be done. As we trust Him, we discover that His plans are always greater than our own. The apostle Paul expressed it beautifully: "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." (Ephesians 3:20 NIV) Choose to believe God's promises. Read His Word expecting Him to speak. Trust Him when you cannot yet see the outcome. As you do, you'll discover that faith becomes the bridge between God's promises and the wonderful things He longs to accomplish in your life. Hebrews 10:35–36 (NIV) "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised." Prayer: Father, thank You for giving me Your living Word. Help me to read it with faith, believing that every promise You have spoken is trustworthy and true. Teach me to trust You when I cannot yet see the answer and to obey You even when the path seems uncertain. Strengthen my faith so that my life reflects confidence in Your goodness, Your wisdom, and Your perfect timing. Thank You for always accomplishing more than I could ever ask or imagine. In Jesus' name, amen.     ‍ ‍ Forward this email to a friend Support This Work © 2026 Tim Burt Ministries. All rights reserved. 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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more The Feast of Mary Magdalene She who anointed The Anointed One Hazel Archer-Ginsberg Jul 22   READ IN APP   Greetings friends on this Feast Day of Mary Magdalene - The name Miriam or Mary, which originates from the ancient Egyptian language; means “Beloved”. In Hebrew; it can also translate as “Rebellious”- this certainly applied to Miriam, the sister of Moses & Aaron, whose dancing & drumming helped to part the Red Sea. She later divined the waters up from the desert during the 40 years of wandering for the Hebrew people in their exodus from Egypt. The name Mary can also mean “Bitter”- full of sorrow. We can certainly see how this applies to Mother Mary. Bitter can also mean salty, like the ocean – the bitter Sea – The name Mary is often translated as a “drop of the sea” which brings up images of the Egyptian Goddess Isis searching in her boat, for her Beloved, the slain Sun-god Osiris. I see the name Mary as a title, a stage of initiation, like the name John. And Magdalene or Magdala, derived from the Hebrew word Migdalah means “Tower, magnificent, or great,” so it’s like calling her “Mary the Great” To ascend the Tower - this is a symbol of initiation - an imagination of ‘far seeing’ – having vision in all directions. The essence of The Beloved Companion as The Tower, invites us to rise in our heart-thinking - to ascend - step by step into the inner worlds of initiation. When I first heard the word Migdalah, it made me think of the amygdala which is the part of the brain associated with emotions, & motivation – a complex structure of cells nestled in the middle of the brain, shaped like a vulva or an almond, which is where amygdala gets its name. It’s adjacent to the hippocampus, which is associated with memory formation. I love these connections. Migdalah, amygdala, Magdala. The eurythmy gesture for the letter M arises from the constellation of Aquarius, Bearer of Spirit Waters; these waters form the human being from etheric forces combined with the essence of Love – this brings warmth. I invite you make the eurythmy gesture for the letter M M is permeated with the Color Beings of Green: the balance of Nature in Spring. Blue: representing the contemplation of an enlightened mind. & Violet: The royal color of angelic presence. So when you make the gesture for M, you can visualize these colors streaming. To really understand the depth of Wisdom that resides in ‘The Tower’, perhaps you will meet Mary the Magdelene as a High Priestess of Isis – or hear her as the voice of the Divine Feminine power speaking forth from The ‘Pistis Sophia’, or ‘The Thunder Perfect Mind’ - stunning elegies, discovered among the gnostic manuscripts preserved in the desert at Nag Hammadi, in upper Egypt “Thunder Perfect Mind’ is a mythological poem narrated by a Divine Feminine Revealer whose Wisdom calls us to unite all opposites – in all aspects of human life. In the text of ‘the Dialogue of the Saviour’ we hear: “she mirrored the redeemer’s utterances as a woman who understood everything”. And my fav. the fascinating Pistis Sophia, which means the Wisdom of Faith - a Gnostic text that relates the teachings of the Risen Christ after the Resurrection to his disciples, including Mother Mary, Mary Magdalene, the Other Mary-his sister, & Martha. It contains the mythos of: The creation, the fall, & the restoration of The Sophia – we can also see it as an allegory of an initiation of Jesus; & the Human soul’s journey to the ‘Light of the Heights’. And yes, these Divine Feminine streams had to go underground for a time - but dear friends, the tide is turning. You & I are proof of that; we are tuned in because we know the eternal wellspring is rising up, again. The Angel has come to Bethesda fountain – the waters are churning - Healing is bubbling up, waiting to be poured into the Holy Grail. Waiting for us to take up the Quest; to become, like the Magdala before us, The Bearer of the Chalice. All these gifts reside in the Tower of our 7 chakras, which we can purify & transform into spiritual organs, when we ‘cast out the 7 demons’, to reclaim our uprightness, to stand in our higher “I”. & Yes, like many powerful woman, Mary the Magdalene was demonized, shunned & silenced, for a time, framed as a prostitute by a Pope, conflated with the projection of womankind as evil. She has always been controversial & dangerous to the status quo, like most women with a higher destiny. And yet, those in the know, exalt her as The Beloved Companion, call her prophet, call her Priestess. ~hag Share Delve deeper below: The Tower: Mary Magdelene – Priestess of Isis - Sponsored by The Minneapolis Theosophical Society. Mary Magdalene - The Sanctifier - She who Anoints the Anointed One ~Lyrics by Hazel Archer-Ginsberg - Music by Velsum - https://linktr.ee/velsum - Originally performed as part of our Easter Festival on Holy Saturday. This video was made as a surprise birthday gift from Velsum to ~hag The Feast of Mary Magdalene for the Infinity Foundation Mary Magdalene & the Women at the Tomb A Festival of Recognition - hybrid event for the ASA 22 July 2026 - “Speaking with the Stars” To honor & foster the Christian Community of Southeast Wisconsin, we gather for ‘Devotional Services’ in-between Priest Visits. All are welcome to join 26 July 2026 Please arrive by 10:15 am so that we can be ready to begin promptly at 10:30 am– when the Consecration of the Human Being is being celebrated all over the country Potluck social time after At the ‘Spirit Lodge’ in Elkhorn WI. RSVP Hazel@CogRite.com Consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to Cognitive Ritual: Confessions of a Modern Rosicrucian - with every $ going to support Zinniker Farm Upgrade to paid The Cognitive Ritual is a Free Will Offering to All worlds. 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