# st paul (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover st paul. Page: Feed: --- ## [West Bank Settlement Project Condemned by Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and UK](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/west-bank-settlement-project-condemned.html) _2026-08-21 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ This hits home just how far these illegal Israeli settlers have gone. We must never forget that their actions are illegal under Israeli law, as well as international law and that something needs to be done, or else Israel’s reputation will be further diminished and damaged ## [Beside Himself](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/beside-himself) _2026-08-21 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ It is telling that the One Who knew the Father best and was the model Person was thought to be crazy by those who had truly lost their minds. ## [Further Concerns Over Trump’s Attitude to South Korea](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/further-concerns-over-trumps-attitude.html) _2026-08-21 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ What is happening here , would have horrified many Americans in the 1950s and 60s, to the point where Trump would have been forced out of office. It is all too easy to imagine what Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson would have thought of Donald Trump. We need, globally, where natural allies of the US are concerned, to find a way of being less dependent on the US, but depending on each other.… ## [Thought for the Day MMMDCCXXVII](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/thought-for-day-mmmdccxxvii.html) _2026-08-21 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ Ecclesiastes Ch 9 Vs 13-18 sees a description of a poor but wise man, helping save a city from being taken by an invading army, but the wise man being forgotten. People do not always admire the poor who are wise, but anyone who has wisdom and does it for good is invaluable Sometimes much good deeds can be destroyed by evil, greed, and selfishness, as the author states, but good does prevail and it… ## [Thought for the Day MMMDCCXXVII](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/thought-for-day-mmmdccxxvii.html) _2026-08-21 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ Ecclesiastes Ch 9 Vs 13-18 sees a description of a poor but wise man, helping save a city from being taken by an invading army, but the wise man being forgotten. People do not always admire the poor who are wise, but anyone who has wisdom and does it for good is invaluable Sometimes much good deeds can be destroyed by evil, greed, and selfishness, as the author states, but good does prevail and it… ## [London Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven's 9th Symphony (Ode to Joy)](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/london-symphony-orchestra-beethovens.html) _2026-08-20 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ I leave you tonight with a performance of Beethoven's Ode to Joy, his 9th Symphony ## [NASA selects Minnesota as one of 7 aerospace workforce hub nationwide](https://www.fox9.com/news/nasa-minnesota-state-aerospace-work-hub) _2026-08-20 · Maureen.Breslin@fox.com (Maureen Breslin) · Latest News | FOX 9_ NASA has selected Minnesota State University as one of its seven nationwide State Hubs for a new aerospace development program. ## [MN job report: State sees slight decline in July after three months of job growth](https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-job-report-state-decline-july-three-months-job-growth-aug-20-2026) _2026-08-20 · Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald) · Latest News | FOX 9_ Minnesota's latest job report shows a slight decline in jobs over the month of July, while the state added an overall increase of about 44,000 jobs in the past year, outpacing the nation's average job growth. ## [Study reveals average lifetime tax costs by state: How much are you paying?](https://www.fox9.com/news/study-reveals-lifetime-tax-costs-state-how-much-you-paying) _2026-08-20 · Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard) · Latest News | FOX 9_ Americans pay a significant amount in taxes over their lifetimes, with the overall burden varying based on income, location and everyday expenses. ## [College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities](https://www.fox9.com/news/college-students-can-now-pay-tuition-paypal-venmo-some-universities) _2026-08-20 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | FOX 9_ Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CAAaWKO6JTGu) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion](https://www.fox9.com/news/us-national-debt-surpasses-record-40-trillion) _2026-08-20 · Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn) · Latest News | FOX 9_ The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history. ## [The Great Physician](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/the-great-physician) _2026-08-20 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ It is not so much that you are a rule-breaker who needs to keep the rules better. It is that you are soul-sick and need to finally check into the hospital. ## [Thought for the Day MMMDCCVI](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/thought-for-day-mmmdccvi_0938078656.html) _2026-08-20 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ Ecclesiastes Ch 9 Vs 1-12 states that we all face the same destiny. We all live in this World and we all eventually die. What matters is how we are with God Amidst all that there is in this World, how we treat others is vital. Because being considerate is the right thing to do, and because it benefits all of us, and because it honours God ## [Thought for the Day MMMDCCVI](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/thought-for-day-mmmdccvi_0938078656.html) _2026-08-20 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ Ecclesiastes Ch 9 Vs 1-12 states that we all face the same destiny. We all live in this World and we all eventually die. What matters is how we are with God Amidst all that there is in this World, how we treat others is vital. Because being considerate is the right thing to do, and because it benefits all of us, and because it honours God ## [Capital String Quartet: You Really Got Me](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/capital-string-quartet-you-really-got-me.html) _2026-08-19 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ I leave you tonight with the Capital String Quartet performing You Really Got Me ## [112 Eatery VI (Minneapolis, July 2026)](https://myannoyingopinions.com/2026/08/19/112-eatery-vi-minneapolis-july-2026/) _2026-08-19 · My Annoying Opinions · My Annoying Opinions_ If in recent years the missus and I have been ending up at Alma for dinner when in town for our anniversary at the end of June, we’ve also been ending up at 112 Eatery for dinner when in town on the younger boy’s birthday as well in mid-July. So it was in 2024. Last \[…\] ## [Special Announcement](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/special-announcement) _2026-08-19 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ Our Journey mto Fullness video series is coming to YouTube ## [The Truly Free Human](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/the-truly-free-human) _2026-08-19 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ Nothing exposes a prison quite like someone walking in who is actually free. That is exactly what happened in that synagogue, and it is what Christ still does today. ## [Germany and law Protecting Politicians from Insults](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/germany-and-law-protecting-politicians.html) _2026-08-19 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ This is an example of legislation being put through where perhaps not full consideration was given to the outcome. Politicians need some protection in public life, but not in ways that separates them from other people, or appears to make them look privileged ## [Thought for the Day MMMDCCV](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/thought-for-day-mmmdccv_0145489850.html) _2026-08-19 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ Romans Ch 11 Vs 1-2a, 29-32 sees St Paul tell the Christians in Rome that God has not rejected Israel, that God’s gifts and calling is irrevocable. It is easy for people to get disheartened, to not see the larger picture, but there is always hope ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SNq49KP3s3WO) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Thought for the Day MMMDCCV](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/thought-for-day-mmmdccv_0145489850.html) _2026-08-19 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ Romans Ch 11 Vs 1-2a, 29-32 sees St Paul tell the Christians in Rome that God has not rejected Israel, that God’s gifts and calling is irrevocable. It is easy for people to get disheartened, to not see the larger picture, but there is always hope ## [US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal](https://www.fox9.com/news/us-pauses-50-tariffs-canadian-imports-after-last-minute-deal) _2026-08-19 · Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani) · Latest News | FOX 9_ The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year. ## [St. Paul pub broken into more than a dozen times, pub owner calls for harsher penalties](https://www.fox9.com/news/st-paul-pub-broken-more-than-dozen-times-five-years-pub-owner-calls-harsher-penalties-aug-2026) _2026-08-18 · Emily.Pofahl@fox.com (Emily Pofahl) · Latest News | FOX 9_ The owner of a well-known St. Paul pub says he’s reached his breaking point after another costly break-in. ## [Queen: Dear Friends](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/queen-dear-friends.html) _2026-08-18 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ I leaver you tonight with Dear Friends by Queen ## [Queen: Dear Friends](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/queen-dear-friends.html) _2026-08-18 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ I leaver you tonight with Dear Friends by Queen ## [State Farm dividend checks are in the mail: See if you qualify for a payout](https://www.fox9.com/news/state-farm-dividend-checks) _2026-08-18 · Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson) · Latest News | FOX 9_ If you’re a State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company auto insurance customer, you may have some money coming your way as the company begins a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend to qualifying customers. ## [As One Who Had Authority](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/as-one-who-had-authority) _2026-08-18 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ The scribes and the Lord drew from the same Scriptures. The difference the crowd felt was not information. It was love. ## [Russia’s Threat to the UK Over Helping with Ukrainian Drones](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/russias-threat-to-uk-over-helping-with.html) _2026-08-18 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ I don’t think, given the poisoning of the Skripals, the killing of Dawn Sturges, and the murder nearly twenty years ago, of Alexander Litvinenko, all on UK soil, that the Putin Regime is in any moral position to make the statements that they have made here . The Russian government is not a government that inspires respect, and we should be plain speaking in our attitudes to Russia and why those… ## [Senior Russian anti War Politician Jailed for Eleven Years](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/senior-russian-anti-war-politician.html) _2026-08-18 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ The imprisonment and sentence of Lev Schlosberg should come as no surprise. In part because of another anti war politician, Boris Nadezhdin, having to flee the country, and Russia banning a liberal anti war Party from standing in elections. Also in part because of the sort of politician Vladimir Putin is. At some point we shall see an end to the Putin Regime in Russia, but it is a question of… ## [Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Deal](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/trump-threatens-to-bomb-oman-over-iran.html) _2026-08-18 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ Oman is a valuable and key US ally in the Middle East and for Donald Trump to say this makes one ask questions about his mental state, as well as the fact he is morally unfit to hold the office he is in It has become tragically clear in the past couple of years that if the United States elects people like Donald Trump as President, when he has shown previously what he is like in office, then the… ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L1AB9qcXZmiK) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [FIFA Sacks Infantino Critic](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/fifa-sacks-infantino-critic.html) _2026-08-18 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ This is not only appalling, but counter productive. If it is aimed in part to silence people, then it is not going to work. UEFA will still make their demands, and if things continue as they are, then it is only a matter of time before Infantino will be forced to resign ## [Thought for the Day MMMDCCXXIV](https://paulburgin.blogspot.com/2026/08/thought-for-day-mmmdccxxiv.html) _2026-08-18 · Paul Burgin · Mars Hill_ Matthew Ch 15 Vs 10-20 sees Jesus Christ explain to people that it is what is inside that defiles people, bad and evil plans. Not what we eat and drink. Obviously for the sake of our health we need to watch what we eat and drink, but this is about spiritual issues. How we behave is highly important ## [Ferrari's first EV sells for staggering $40M at Monterey auction](https://www.fox9.com/news/ferraris-first-ev-sells-staggering-40m-monterey-auction) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | FOX 9_ The one-of-a-kind Ferrari Luce 'Chassis 0' was configured through the automaker's Tailor Made program. ## [Restaurant Alma XVIII (Minneapolis, June 2026)](https://myannoyingopinions.com/2026/08/17/restaurant-alma-xviii-minneapolis-june-2026/) _2026-08-17 · My Annoying Opinions · My Annoying Opinions_ No booze review this week either—though I will have one next week for sure. Instead, this week’s booze review slot is taken by the Twin Cities restaurant report I failed to post last Wednesday. This is of the missus and my anniversary dinner, eaten at Alma in Minneapolis at the end of June. Between lunch \[…\] ## [The Time Is Fulfilled](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/the-time-is-fulfilled) _2026-08-17 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ The beginning of the Lord's ministry after His baptism was a wilderness experience. Your own struggles are preparing you for the Kingdom as well. ## [A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away](https://www.fox9.com/news/historic-shortage-is-squeezing-american-dinner-staple-relief-could-be-years-away) _2026-08-17 · Latest News | FOX 9_ USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019. ## [(untitled)](https://programnotes.blog/2026/08/16/another-of-the-kings-chief.html) _2026-08-16 · Program Notes_ Another of the king’s chief men, approving of his wise words and exhortations, added thereafter: “The present life of man upon earth, O king, seems to me, in comparison with that time which is unknown to us, like to the swift flight of a sparrow through the house wherein you sit at supper in winter, with your ealdormen and thains, while the fire blazes in the midst, and the hall is warmed, but the… ## [Ikseon Ododok (Seoul, May 2026)](https://myannoyingopinions.com/2026/08/15/ikseon-ododok-seoul-may-2026/) _2026-08-15 · My Annoying Opinions · My Annoying Opinions_ Just when it seemed like I was getting a good grip on my massive backlog of restaurant reports, this week ran away from me a little bit. I posted a report from Bombay on Tuesday but then completely failed to put up a Twin Cities report on Wednesday and a Seoul report on Friday to say \[ \] ## [The Eternal Weight of Glory](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/the-eternal-weight-of-glory) _2026-08-14 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ Despondency thrives on the lie that present suffering is the whole story. St. Paul knew it was not, and tomorrow's feast proves he was right. ## [Treasure In Earthen Vessels](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/treasure-in-earthen-vessels) _2026-08-13 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ The "cracks" in our "earthen vessels" are meant to allow the Light to shine through our broken places to show the grace of God given to us because God loves us! ## [MSR On the Radar: Krowned Kenn is bossing up her business to be more than just a St. Paul braider](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/13/krowned-kenn-st-paul-braider-msr-on-the-radar/) _2026-08-13 · Aaliyah Demrry · On the Radar | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ At just 24, St. Paul braider Krowned Kenn turned front-porch hustling into a thriving beauty brand. Now, she’s setting her sights on real estate, community advocacy, and redefining luxury hair care in the Twin Cities. The post MSR On the Radar: Krowned Kenn is bossing up her business to be more than just a St. Paul braider appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/jimmy-jam-terry-lewis-traceys-keepin-it-real-msr/) _2026-08-12 · Emmanuel Duncan and Tracey Williams-Dillard · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis return to the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder studio to reflect on their Twin Cities roots, the hustle behind the "Minneapolis Sound," and why authentic Black media matters. The post Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [He IS Competent](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/he-is-competent) _2026-08-12 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ Your confidence doesn't have to come from you. That's actually very good news. ## [Highway Gomantak III (Bombay, April 2026)](https://myannoyingopinions.com/2026/08/11/highway-gomantak-iii-bombay-april-2026/) _2026-08-12 · My Annoying Opinions · My Annoying Opinions_ I m still alive. I ve been exhausted and out of it and also more than a little bit under the weather since I got back from Delhi in the middle of last week. I didn t end up having the energy to write up the promised weekend restaurant report from New Jersey; and, thanks to some major \[ \] ## [Written on Your Heart](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/written-on-your-heart) _2026-08-11 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ The Gospel was written on stone tablets once. Now the Spirit is writing something on your heart. The question is whether you are letting Him. ## [Adrian Turner, David Collier, and Aaron Turner on Leading Programs, Representation, and the Black Coach Mentality](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/blacklight-on-sports-black-coaches-minnesota/) _2026-08-10 · Charles Hallman, Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, and Emmanuel Duncan · Blacklight On Sports | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Three Black coaches and administrators from Minnesota suburban high schools join Blacklight on Sports to talk representation, rebuilding programs and what it means to lead systems not always built with them in mind. The post Adrian Turner, David Collier, and Aaron Turner on Leading Programs, Representation, and the Black Coach Mentality appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Smell Like Heaven](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/smell-like-heaven) _2026-08-10 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ The Christian life has a fragrance. St. Paul says it smells like either life or death — there is no neutral. ## [Choi Buja Bossam (Seoul, May 2026)](https://myannoyingopinions.com/2026/08/07/choi-buja-bossam-seoul-may-2026/) _2026-08-07 · My Annoying Opinions · My Annoying Opinions_ Seoul, as you may know, has a number of so-called food alleys streets or other concentrated areas that feature a large number of casual restaurants or counters right next to each other that specialize in the same major genre of food. The thinking presumably is that it is a safer bet to open a restaurant in \[ \] ## [The Language of Heaven Is Silence](https://frbarnabaspowell.substack.com/p/the-language-of-heaven-is-silence) _2026-08-07 · Fr. Barnabas Powell · Faith Encouraged_ The Lord commanded His disciples to tell no one what they had seen until after the Resurrection. Why would He ask for silence about something so wonderful? ## [10,000 Takes: Aug. 5, 2026](https://www.fox9.com/video/fmc-wk0vj2im77s0ewvx) _2026-08-06 · Latest News | FOX 9_ Here's the latest episode of 10,000 Takes with Eric Nelson and Wally Langfellow.