Celebrating 12 years in Ypsi by bringing Amy to the Wurst Bar for the first time.
(Sadly, they don’t have the marshmallow dip for the sweet potato tots anymore 😞)
Good morning! Clear that to-do off your list that is causing you stress so you can enjoy the weekend. #MorningMug
#Wordle 1,440 4/6*
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The #OldGal scored a 3! We might be in trouble today, #YoungPups.
As I sit and ponder “The Cross” today in preparation for my message on Sunday, I was reminded again that 1 Corinthians 13 needs to be a grounding text for Christians. It is the practical outworking of what it means to live a “cruciform” life.
The Battle Lines Within - Understanding Our Tribal Instincts
“You’re either with us, or against us.” This sentiment has been expressed by countless world leaders throughout history.
What comes to mind when you hear that phrase? For me, it’s Joshua asking the “commander of the Lord’s army,” “Are you for us, or for our enemies?” Others might recall President George W. Bush or then-Senator Hillary Clinton using a similar phrase after 9/11.
Every fall in Michigan, there’s what’s known as “hate week.” This is the one week a year when families are pitted against each other. On one side, you have the Maize and Blue; on the other, the Green and White. The week of the Michigan/Michigan State football game is always marked by heightened tribal loyalty. There’s mostly good-natured teasing and many stories shared about past games. Nearly everyone chooses a side.
Wordle 1,439 4/6*
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The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. Hopefully, a 3 is out there for the #YoungPups!
#Wordle 1,438 3/6*
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The #OldGal posts a 4! I have already seen a two from the #YoungPups. Is it a dogpile day???
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The Wordle word hole! The #OldGal also posted a 4. I know there has to be a 3 out there by the #YoungPups.
Living Life to the Full
This week, as we approach Memorial Day, our New Testament “word of life” is simply life. It’s fitting, perhaps, that as we honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, we also reflect on what it truly means to live. While it might seem strategic to drop the word “life” on the Sunday before Memorial Day, sometimes, the divine calendar just works out!
Memorial Day is a complex day, isn’t it? It’s solemn, as we remember profound sacrifice, yet also a time of quiet rejoicing, knowing that lives were given so we might live freely and fully. This annual observance reminds us that life is costly and demands much from us.
#Wordle 1,436 4/6*
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The #OldGal scored a 4 too. Maybe there’s a 3 to be had by the #YoungPups?!
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The #OldGal got me today as she scores a 3!
How did the #YoungPups fair?
I’m always grateful when I get to spend time with this man. Friendships like this are forged in the sorrows of life.
