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Michael Tovornik

Pray Like This Prayer is simply an honest, ongoing conversation with God.   Jesus tells us that God knows what we need (Matthew 6:8), but He still wants us to come and tell Him what’s on our minds. He's a good Father who cares for us (Matthew 7:11). He wants to speak into our circumstances, comfort our hearts, and shape our perspectives.   He loves giving good gifts to His children—gifts they want, long for, and ask for. But sometimes, what we want isn’t actually good for us.  When Jesus says in Matthew 7:8, “Ask, and it will be given to you,” He isn’t saying that we will get everything we ask for... God cannot—and will not—give us anything that contradicts His character. God will only give us what is good, and sometimes a “no” from God is the response we actually need. But He still wants us to bring Him all our desires, and if we ask for anything that aligns with His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14) So how do we discover God’s will? We spend time with Him.  The more we get to know God, the more we will understand His character. And it’s only when we understand His character that we will ask for things that align with His will.  Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 are a promise that when we ask for God, He gives us Himself. When we humbly seek God, He finds us. And when we come to Him as we are, He welcomes us with open arms. When we draw near to God, He will draw near to us. And when He draws near, He transforms the way we think, renews our minds, restores our souls, and leads us down paths that are for our good and His glory.

Rick And Morty

That's wisdom right there. James didn't sugarcoat it—he called the tongue a fire, a restless evil, full of deadly poison. Not to shame us, but to show us how desperately we need help with the things we say without thinking. When the traffic cuts you off. When the day has been long. When exhaustion turns patience into a memory—and something slips out. That's not just a bad habit. That's a window into what's simmering beneath the surface. And James knew: we can't tame it on our own. But the Spirit can. "Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips." (Psalm 141:3) David knew it too. He didn't pray for better circumstances. He prayed for a guard at the gate. Because if the Spirit doesn't stand there, the first thing out of our mouths will be whatever the flesh had ready. So yes. Ask Him. Every morning. Every time you get behind the wheel. Every time you feel the pressure building. Spirit, guard my mouth. Guide my words. Let what slips out be more like You than like me. It's not about perfection. It's about surrender. And that's a prayer He loves to answer. Thank you for this. A gentle reminder that the same Spirit who calms the storm can calm the tongue. 🙏

justme

Medicaid-Medicare alignment, often facilitated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), integrates care for dual-eligible individuals to reduce administrative burden and improve health outcomes. It connects both programs under single, coordinated plans like Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs), PACE, or Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), streamlining services and enhancing care coordination. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | CMS (.gov) Key Aspects of Alignment: Integrated Care: Combines Medicare and Medicaid benefits—including long-term supports, behavioral health, and prescription drugs—under one plan. Financial Alignment Initiative: CMS tests models, such as capitated (blended payment) or managed fee-for-service, to align financial incentives between federal and state governments. Improved Experience: Aims to provide beneficiaries with unified customer service, a single ID card, and easier appeals processes. Exclusive Aligned Enrollment (EAE): Allows states to encourage or mandate that beneficiaries enroll in a D-SNP and a Medicaid plan operated by the same parent company, ensuring comprehensive, coordinated care. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | CMS (.gov) Models of Alignment: Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs): A single plan handling most benefits for dual-eligibles. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly): A specific, comprehensive model focused on community-based care. D-SNPs (Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans): Medicare Advantage plans designed for individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid, often aligned with a Medicaid plan from the same insurer. Benefits of Alignment: For Beneficiaries: Better care coordination, easier access to services, and simplified information. For Providers: Simplified billing and fewer administrative barriers. For States: Reduced cost-shifting between program

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🚀 3 DAYS TO GO. THE MOMENT IS ALMOST HERE. On April 1, NASA will launch Artemis II — the first crewed mission to journey around the Moon in over half a century. At the heart of this mission is the powerful Space Launch System (SLS), the most capable rocket ever built by NASA, designed to send humans deeper into space than ever before. Sitting atop it is the Orion spacecraft — a next-generation vehicle built to carry astronauts safely beyond Earth orbit and back home. 🌕 What will Artemis II do? A crew of four astronauts will travel around the Moon, testing every critical system needed for future lunar landings — without landing itself. It’s the essential step before humanity sets foot on the lunar surface once again. 👨‍🚀 Meet the crew: Reid Wiseman Victor Glover Christina Koch Jeremy Hansen This is more than a mission — it’s a turning point. Humanity hasn’t ventured this far from Earth since the Apollo era over 50 years ago. And now, after decades… we’re ready. 📅 April 1 is almost here so your calendar! Because this time, we’re not just looking at the Moon… We’re going back to it. 🚀🌕

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