Silver Linings offer suggestions in a simple basic way for living a relaxed and balanced life through the power of attitude, thinking, and creating your own stress-less life. Silver Linings presents inspirational stories, shared life experiences or nuggets of motivating, practical and insightful wisdom with focus on action principles, encouraging you to make decisions that positively affect your life. There are messages that speak to the human heart; up-lift the spirit and help fly above the mundane and ordinary, to soar to new and exciting heights. Silver Linings can inspire you towards the achievement of your dreams, to grow, expand, and meet the challenges of your daily life.
Episodes
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Friday Dec 25, 2020
On Christmas Day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But just who was Jesus? Jesus was the perfect man. No mind but an infinite mind could have left behind those things which Jesus gave the world as a heritage.
You are invited to listen to the Christmas Day Silver Linings podcast as Terry Lees elaborates on Jesus and the impact his life had, and still has, on our world.
Silver Linings can inspire you towards the achievement of your dreams, to grow, expand, and meet the challenges of your daily life.
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Saint Nicholas who had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for the mythical Santa Claus we know today. So, even within the real meaning of Christmas, we can still leave room for that mythical Santa Claus, provided we acknowledge the real reason for the season. There’s a poem by Warren D. Jennings, Santa’s Prayer on Christmas Eve, in which Santa does exactly that.
As we rejoice and celebrate this wonderful season of Christmas, let us remember that Jesus is the reason for the season and not forget to thank baby Jesus for coming into our lives.
Silver Linings can inspire you towards the achievement of your dreams, to grow, expand, and meet the challenges of your daily life.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Do you know the story of the real Santa Claus?
Yes, there is a Santa Claus. However, we know him more as St. Nicholas. Stories commonly told today about Santa Claus are based on legends surrounding the life of St. Nicholas, considered a patron of children for his generosity to them during his lifetime.
The image of Santa Claus has been popularised through television, movies and children’s story books. While some dislike the idea of gift-giving at Christmas, believing that the lavish celebrations are not in line with their faith, or that Santa has become a symbol of materialism, others believe that it continues to honour the life and deeds of Nicholas, an individual beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.
Hear the story from Terry Lees on Silver Linings, which can inspire you towards the achievement of your dreams, to grow, expand, and meet the challenges of your daily life.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
A Legend is a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person. One such Christmas legend is that of the Candy Cane. And, you might be quite surprised to discover that this sweet Christmas treat is a special reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
The candy cane is a long-time Christmas tradition, used as decorations on Christmas trees and also one of the most popular of all Christmas treats.
Although no one is quite sure if the legends of the candy cane are true, the beauty of the legends is such a reminder of God’s love for us around Christmas. In these legends, it was ways that the candy maker could share the story of Christmas and still today, we have candy canes as a reminder of the real reason we celebrate Christmas.
Silver Linings can inspire you towards the achievement of your dreams, to grow, expand, and meet the challenges of your daily life.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
At Christmas, Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditional Christmas decoration often can be admired, and festive celebrations can be joined in most countries, even in many of the countries where Christianity is not the religion of the majority of people. Christmas trees are a popular decoration as are tiny sparkling lights in windows and on walls.
God wants something else from us at Christmastime. God wants us to slow down, feel the love, the togetherness, and to rejoice and celebrate the birth of His Son. It is a time to sing Glory to God in the highest ……
Silver Linings can inspire you towards the achievement of your dreams, to grow, expand, and meet the challenges of your daily life.
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
In his book The Song of the Bird, Anthony de Mello relates the story of the tiger and the disabled fox. Some people have the view of spirituality as mostly sitting and waiting on God. The problem is that if God only acted directly, why would I need others?
It’s my experience that most often the way God provides for me is through other people who have shared their love, generosity, and support with me. God has used “the tigers” in my life to bless me time and time again.
If God tells me to follow the example of the tiger, then I need to get on with life, to LIVE life day by day. I need to be alert to the needs of others – to have the eye of the tiger. I need to be willing to open myself up to other people, to be willing to receive from them, which is an act of radical trust in God and the humanity that God chooses to work through.
Silver Linings can inspire you towards the achievement of your dreams, to grow, expand, and meet the challenges of your daily life.
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
What is it in us, as we move into adulthood, that takes away the joy of living in the present moment as we did when we were children? Happily, though, we can learn from children. Young children are masters at living in the present moment. They are also such wonderful teachers.
Even in the Old Testament, through the Book of Proverbs, we are encouraged to live life one day at a time. Yet who better to learn from than Jesus, who lived for the day and wants us to do so too. Live one day at a time.
Silver Linings presents inspirational stories with focus on action principles, encouraging you to make decisions that positively affect your life. There are messages that speak to the human heart.
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
The young Check-out cashier suggested to a much older lady that she should bring her own grocery bags, because plastic bags are not good for the environment. The woman apologised to the young girl and then sighed, "We didn't have this 'green thing' back in my earlier days." The young clerk responded, "That's our problem today. You folk didn't do enough to save our environment for future generations." The older woman proceeded to give the young cashier examples of how the older generations were far more caring of the environment that those of today.
The Environment is by far one of the issues most of us take for granted. What most of us forget that by being Green or environmentally aware ourselves is only the beginning; we often overlook the need to influence and affect people around us to be aware and lead environmentally mindful lifestyles. We can all do better to care for God’s creation.
Silver Linings offer suggestions in a simple basic way for living a relaxed and balanced life through the power of attitude, thinking, and creating your own stress-less life.
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Frolic in the Rain
Rain is a blessing after a drought, a symbol of God's love and teachings to spread over the world. It’s always very special when the wet season comes and the rain pours down upon this parched land of ours, setting the dry rivers running and bringing a new freshness to the environment. The ancient roman philosopher, Seneca, said: Life is the fire that burns and the sun that gives light. Life is the wind and the rain and the thunder in the sky. Life is matter and is earth, what is and what is not, and what beyond is in Eternity. Make time and take the opportunities to make memories every day. Remember, every moment in life is an act of faith.
Episode transcript and more writings, reflection and prayers are available for free at https://ministryoftheshepherd.com.au
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
The Seed in the Mud
Sometimes, struggles are exactly what we need in our life. The seed buried in the mud believed it had no chance to grow. Life isn’t always fair, but, without a struggle, there can be no progress. The wise Apostle Paul reminds, that hardship develops perseverance, and perseverance develops a tested character. People who have overcome obstacles are more secure than those who have never faced them. It is often the struggles that help us grow strong, stand tall and make a difference in life.
Episode transcript and more writings, reflection and prayers are available for free at https://ministryoftheshepherd.com.au