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Mar 13, 2025: I know that as coffee drinkers we are not supposed to like Starbucks. However, I have to say that I appreciate (1) the Wifi, (2) the convenience, (3) …

Mar 13, 2025: #Wordle 1,363 2/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal heater continues, but her 3 was not able to beat my 2!

Mar 13, 2025: Good morning! May the audacity of grace leave you in awe today. #MorningMug

Mar 12, 2025: I love watching him play baseball. It is so hard to believe this is the final season.

Mar 12, 2025: The Sheer Audacity of Grace - Healing the Undeserving The following conversation that Jesus has with a man who was an “invalid” for 38 years leaves me scratching my head. I think this is partially because …

Mar 12, 2025: #Wordle 1,362 5/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posts ANOTHER 3. The heater continues!

Mar 12, 2025: Good morning! May you encourage another today. #MorningMug

Mar 11, 2025: Man! @gregmorris the reblog/sharing action is fantastic!

Mar 11, 2025: Post by @tigers@sportsbots.xyz Dubbbb! #TigersWin This feels like the perfect first “reblog” for me to post on the Micro Social app!

Mar 11, 2025: I am trying out a new to me feature on my site, photo collections. Here’s one I just popped together for our North Carolina trip.

Mar 11, 2025: #Wordle 1,361 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3. She’s on a heater right now!

Mar 11, 2025: I missed this yesterday! #3GoodThings (March 10) I made a delicious meal. I read a fantastic book. The sunset was fire!

Mar 11, 2025: Good morning! May you reach out to that person who has been on your mind the last few days. #MorningMug

Mar 10, 2025: Do you ever read a book so timely it is almost overwhelming? Something that grabs you by the soul and says, “LOOK!” I am experiencing that right now …

Mar 10, 2025: We had so much fun this past week in North Carolina watching Ethan play ball. It’s hard to believe these are the final days of doing so.

Mar 10, 2025: Monday lifts are a necessity.

Mar 10, 2025: Good morning! May you love well this week. #MorningMug

Mar 10, 2025: #Wordle 1,360 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. Hopefully, a #YoungPup 2 can save us!

Mar 9, 2025: #3GoodThings We had a great evening and morning with my brother and his family. Arriving home safely after a fun road trip to watch baseball. Our …

Mar 9, 2025: #Wordle 1,359 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3! Sorry for the late post, we have been traveling all day. Is there a #YoungPup …

Mar 9, 2025: Good morning! Offer empathy in a world that is short on empathy. #MorningMug

Mar 8, 2025: #Wordle 1,358 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal showed out with a 4 today too.

Mar 8, 2025: Good morning! May you offer compassion in a world lacking from compassion. #MorningMug

Mar 7, 2025: #3GoodThings Lots of good quantity and quality time with Amy. Having my mind stretched by a really good book. Breakfast with my son.

Mar 7, 2025: Currently reading: Jesus and the Powers by N. T. Wright 📚 “Perhaps the single greatest threat is not the rise of secularism or the emptying of …

Mar 7, 2025: I have been using Micro Social since it came out. For those of using Micro.blog it is an amazing little app. If you have not started using it, I …

Mar 7, 2025: #Wordle 1,357 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal has returned in force with a 3 today!

Mar 7, 2025: Good morning! May you offer mercy in an unmerciful world. #MorningMug

Mar 6, 2025: #3GoodThings I had time today to read. I had a really good lift. I was able to watch my son play baseball.

Mar 6, 2025: Currently reading: Jesus and the Powers by N. T. Wright 📚 Diving into some texts on power this week. Starting with this one and going from there.

Mar 6, 2025: My Own Heart's Question - Would I Take Jesus at His Word? Do you trust anyone? It’s a hard question to answer, isn’t it? We live in a culture of radical mistrust. How do we know what is real and what is fake? …

Mar 6, 2025: Good morning! May you choose to see the good around you today. #MorningMug

Mar 6, 2025: #Wordle 1,356 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟨🟨🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a four today too!

Mar 5, 2025: This is so on point and true. You know what I think is weird? That people will condemn you for not keeping up with the news while they think nothing …

Mar 5, 2025: A good reminder for me (and mybe you) on social media: “Never argue with an idiot; they will drag you down to their level and beat you with …

Mar 5, 2025: Today begins Lent, a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter. During Lent we experience the full swing of emotion from the celebration of …

Mar 5, 2025: Good morning! May you show up today. #MorningMug

Mar 5, 2025: #Wordle 1,355 3/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4, victory!

Mar 4, 2025: Good morning! May you see the people around you that need you today. #MorningMug

Mar 4, 2025: #Wordle 1,354 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scores a par today. I am glad to see at least one 3 from the #YoungPups out here already!

Mar 3, 2025: I am really looking forward to getting away for a few days to watch our son play baseball and also have plenty of margin to read.

Mar 3, 2025: Can't Get No Satisfaction? Look Deeper. Jesus in Conversation It often strikes me that the saying “there’s nothing new under the sun” rings true. We might pay lip service to the idea, but …

Mar 3, 2025: My message from Sunday on Micah 3-5. From Ruin to Redemption - God’s Justice and Promise

Mar 3, 2025: From Ruin to Redemption - God’s Justice and Promise Dan reflects on the cultural phenomenon of the "antihero," using the TV show "Breaking Bad" as a prime example. He contrasts this with the clear moral …

Mar 3, 2025: Good morning! May you choose to love well today. #MorningMug

Mar 3, 2025: #Wordle 1,353 3/6* 🟩⬛🟨🟨🟨 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got trapped in a rabbit hole for a 5! Time to dog pile #YoungPups!

Mar 2, 2025: #Wordle 1,352 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Missed opportunity for a birdie today. The #OldGal also scored a 4 for par. Any #YoungPups with a 3?

Mar 2, 2025: Good morning! May you not despise the little things today. #MorningMug

Mar 1, 2025: I’m preaching from Micah 3-5 tomorrow morning. It is timely. It is uncomfortable. I am nervous. I haven’t been nervous to preach a sermon in a long, …

Mar 1, 2025: #Wordle 1,351 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today. She crushed me. I hope we have a 3 from the #YoungPups!

Mar 1, 2025: Good morning! When you get home after 2:30 am the morning doesn’t start until almost 10. May you be joyful today! #MorningMug

Feb 28, 2025: When the lights go out, you dance. #D2 #Baseball ⚾️

Feb 28, 2025: Yes, we are watching baseball. No, we are not watching hockey outdoors. #FinalSzn

Feb 28, 2025: Is anyone using omg.lol with micro.blog? If so, how are you using it?

Feb 28, 2025: I think an undervalued feature of the micro.blog service is the mobile app suite. The primary app for general micro blogging, Epilogue for book …

Feb 28, 2025: I just bumped into this quote: “When the Greeks got the gospel, they turned it into a philosophy; when the Romans got it, they turned it into a …

Feb 28, 2025: Last night over dinner a friend I were discussing what it looks like to engage the issues facing us today. I realized that there were three sources of …

Feb 28, 2025: #Wordle 1,350 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Time for a dog pile, #YoungPups, the #OldGal did not complete the puzzle. She scored the magical “X”!

Feb 28, 2025: Good morning! May you listen before speaking today. #MorningMug

Feb 27, 2025: A lot of us Christians haven’t read what happens after the feeding of the multitudes, and it shows.

Feb 27, 2025: Tough Love vs. Tender Mercy - Which Way Did Jesus Go? There’s an old joke that’s told in a variety of ways. A man goes to heaven and is getting a tour by St. Peter. Peter is pointing out the various …

Feb 27, 2025: I just heard a fantastic quote on a podcast from Jonah Goldberg, “One bad guy with a nuke ruins it for everyone.” This was in the context of ethical …

Feb 27, 2025: Sometimes you go to the gym because it is just good for you. It’s not easy. But it’s the right thing.

Feb 27, 2025: #Wordle 1,349 5/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a strong showing today by scoring a 4. She defeats me. Are there any #YoungPup 3s?

Feb 27, 2025: Good morning! May you choose to respond with loving kindness to the circumstances you find yourself in today. #MorningMug

Feb 26, 2025: Building on the Rock - Practicing Faith for Life's Storms What do you do when life gets tough? Do you retreat to bed, declaring it a “no good, very bad day,” hoping tomorrow will be better? If so, we might …

Feb 26, 2025: In the quest to press against rising authoritarianism (for this is indeed what we are seeing and it is reminiscent of the similar rise that took place …

Feb 26, 2025: #Wordle 1,348 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A five from the #OldGal this morning too. I am hopeful for the #YoungPups to come through!

Feb 26, 2025: Good morning! The picture doesn’t do the sky justice this morning. It is overwhelmingly beautiful. May you glimpse the beauty around you today. …

Feb 25, 2025: It’s pretty humbling to see how AI takes your sermon transcript and edits down from 4300 words to 700.

Feb 25, 2025: Trampolines and Broken Bricks - Reimagining Faith Beyond 'Should Have Known' “You should have known better.” Have you ever heard that before? Man, I feel like I have heard it a ton. Perhaps it is the result of being the oldest …

Feb 25, 2025: #Wordle 1,347 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal has posted a 4, while crushing me, she stood no chance to myriad of 3s from the …

Feb 25, 2025: Good morning! May you be fully present with those around you today. #MorningMug

Feb 24, 2025: This was such a fun read. I am excited to continue exploring this world in Oathbringer. Finished reading: Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson 📚

Feb 24, 2025: #Wordle 1,346 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also birdied today with a 3 of her own. Hopefully, we score a lucky 2 by a #YoungPup.

Feb 24, 2025: Good morning! May you seek to be the good in someone’s day. #MorningMug

Feb 23, 2025: Watching your kid play baseball on your TV in a warm living room is pretty great.

Feb 23, 2025: This morning’s sermon is already uploaded! I began teaching Micah today. Shattered Idols - Micah’s Vision of Reckoning

Feb 23, 2025: Shattered Idols - Micah's Vision of Reckoning We look around at a world rife with hardship, a world that often feels chaotic and unfair. And then, we look at our own lives. Maybe they're …

Feb 23, 2025: If you think George Orwell had something right in his book 1984, wait until you read Aldous Huxley’s A Brave New World.

Feb 23, 2025: The question I have been wrestling with is, “How do I love as reflected by how I live?”

Feb 23, 2025: My wife, Amy, loves the moon. I am becoming more and more enthralled with the sunrise. Looking about my kitchen window this morning I am overwhelmed …

Feb 23, 2025: #Wordle 1,345 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today! I wonder if there is a #YoungPup 2?

Feb 23, 2025: Good morning! May you enter into community today knowing you’re loved and cared for. #MorningMug

Feb 22, 2025: Good morning! May you take joy in some small thing today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 22, 2025: #Wordle 1,344 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups!

Feb 21, 2025: May we not forget that de-humanizing those who de-humanize means we have set aside our own integrity and lost our own moral standing.

Feb 21, 2025: #Wordle 1,343 3/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal showed with a three today as well. Back to the drawing board!

Feb 21, 2025: Good morning! May we care for one another today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 20, 2025: Wow! @manton the new long post previews are FANTASTIC!!! Great addition.

Feb 20, 2025: Jesus in Conversation - The Sales People When was the last time you walked into a space and thought, “This is not at all what I was expecting”? I grew up going to a historic Presbyterian …

Feb 20, 2025: #Wordle 1,342 3/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. She’s one tough cookie.

Feb 20, 2025: Good morning! May you choose to be gracious to “those people.” #MorningMug #discipline2025

Feb 19, 2025: Us vs Them language is the gateway hatred. There really is only, We.

Feb 19, 2025: #Wordle 1,341 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 5 today. I am seeing loads of 4s already from team #YoungPup. She once …

Feb 19, 2025: Good morning! May you experience the joy of extending grace to another. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 18, 2025: I am tired of the deconstruction conversation. I am grateful for deconstruction. I am tired of well meaning people trying to figure out “why” it is …

Feb 18, 2025: Is anyone else having issues with newsletters not sending via micro.blog?

Feb 18, 2025: If you have subscribed to my newsletter at The Pastor Next Door can you let me know if you received it today? Or even last week? Thanks!

Feb 18, 2025: Why does Jesus do the miracle of turning water into wine? Could it be something more than just to keep the party going? Check out the latest post: …

Feb 18, 2025: Jesus in Conversation - His Mom Moms and sons have a special kind of dynamic. I know that my mom and I can communicate with a look. We have inside jokes and so much shared history …

Feb 18, 2025: #Wordle 1,340 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a four today! Any #YoungPups floating around with a 3? Her three streak finally …

Feb 18, 2025: Good morning! The sun shines as a reminder that there is hope. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 17, 2025: #Wordle 1,339 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal continues her streak of 3s today.

Feb 17, 2025: Good morning! May you become more aware of your personal blind spots so as to love well. #MorningMug #discipline2025

Feb 16, 2025: #Wordle 1,338 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with back to back 3s! 😲

Feb 16, 2025: May you connect in community today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 15, 2025: Wordle 1,337 4/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3. She’s baaaaaaack!

Feb 15, 2025: Good morning! May your day be restful. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 14, 2025: #Wordle 1,336 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped her streak again. 🫣

Feb 14, 2025: Valentine’s Day at a ball field. Life doesn’t get much better! 21°, sunny and no wind.

Feb 14, 2025: Good morning! May you know that mercy is made new every day. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 13, 2025: Once again, Bonhoeffer challenges us in a timely way. Entirely too many of my colleagues are not submitting themselves to the way of the cross but to …

Feb 13, 2025: One way to love well is to develop healthy boundaries that free you to bond with others as equals, knowing that inherent in all people is both good …

Feb 13, 2025: The most subversive things we can do in these times is love without condition, correct error with truth in grace, and acknowledge our own blind spots …

Feb 13, 2025: #Wordle 1,335 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today as well. Any 3s out there?

Feb 13, 2025: Good morning! May you choose to be kind today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 12, 2025: Sometimes when you’re working on sermon you get a bit overwhelmed by the text. I am going to teach Micah over the next three weeks and woof. It’s …

Feb 12, 2025: This Sunday at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint at 10:45 am and at The Acts 13 Network in Ypsilanti at 530 pm we will begin a three week exploration …

Feb 12, 2025: I am staring at my to do list and I have no interest in it whatsoever. I am just going to start at the top. Here… We… Go…

Feb 12, 2025: Oh my! This new Micro Social app for Micro.blog is gorgeous.

Feb 12, 2025: Good morning! May your to-do list shrink today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 12, 2025: #Wordle 1,334 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Any #YoungPups with a birdie?

Feb 11, 2025: People of a certain age all have some shared television experiences. First, when we were sick and home from school we would watch The Price is Right. …

Feb 11, 2025: Jesus in Conversation - Philip and Nathanael People of a certain age all have some shared television experiences. First, when we were sick and home from school we would watch The Price is Right. …

Feb 11, 2025: The first season of this podcast was very helpful for me to think through biases. It really challenged me to think through the way I thought about …

Feb 11, 2025: Good morning! May you press into that difficult thing you have been avoiding. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 11, 2025: #Wordle 1,333 X/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3. My streak broke at 528.

Feb 10, 2025: I am resonating deeply with Bonhoeffer these days. Here is another of his theses against the “Aryan Paragraph” from 1933.

Feb 10, 2025: Good morning! May you know people care about you today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 10, 2025: #Wordle 1,332 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Not a great score, a bogey. But, it was good enough to beat the #OldGal who lost her streak today!!!

Feb 9, 2025: Practice in Community We're wrapping up our series on spiritual practices, and today we're diving into the essential practice of community. While many of us here understand …

Feb 9, 2025: #Wordle 1,331 2/6* ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3, but it just wasn’t good enough.

Feb 9, 2025: Good morning! May you enjoy time in community today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 8, 2025: #Wordle 1,330 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scores a 4 and victory is ours!

Feb 8, 2025: Good morning! May you do something today that makes you smile. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 7, 2025: During the 1933 Prussian Synod Dietrich Bonhoeffer offered multiple theses to challenge the “Aryan Paragraph.” The “German Christians” were those …

Feb 7, 2025: #Wordle 1,329 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I have seen some threes from the #YoungPups already. Also? Cool word …

Feb 7, 2025: Good morning! May you choose to respond with joy on whatever circumstance you find yourself in today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 6, 2025: Jesus in Conversation - Simon Peter Over the years I have given out a lot of nicknames. Why? I don’t know. Nicknames for me are a term of endearment. When I give you a nickname it’s …

Feb 6, 2025: Another timely thought from Dietrich Bonhoeffer in response to the 1933 “Aryan Paragraph.” Currently reading: The Bonhoeffer Reader by Michael P. …

Feb 6, 2025: #Wordle 1,328 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3. She’s back on track…

Feb 6, 2025: Good morning! May you notice the small joys all around you today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Feb 5, 2025: Here’s the second of the theses that Bonhoeffer penned to challenge the Aryan Paragraph in 1933. Again, it reads as very timely for our moment in …

Feb 5, 2025: #Wordle 1,327 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 today. Victory is ours. Perhaps diminishing returns on grandson babysitting?

Feb 5, 2025: Good morning! May you notice the mercy that is new every morning. #Discipline2025 #MorningMug

Feb 4, 2025: Dietrich Bonhoeffer composed a number of talking points to refute what was known as the “Aryan Paragraph” in September of 1933. The paragraph excluded …

Feb 4, 2025: How do you know who someone is? I don’t mean who they say they are, but who they really are? How do you determine it? I think we do so by watching …

Feb 4, 2025: Jesus in Conversation - The Two Disciples How do you know who someone is? I don’t mean who they say they are, but who they really are? How do you determine it? I think we do so by watching the …

Feb 4, 2025: Hey @Mtt, werid thing happening on danielmrose.com, if I try to customize Sumo or Bayou, they only show one item in a category. I’m quite confident it …

Feb 4, 2025: Join us for an intentional conversation about, “forgiveness,” at the Tap Room in Ypsilanti, MI. Is forgiveness necessary for us to thrive? Are there …

Feb 4, 2025: #Wordle 1,326 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Perhaps a #YoungPup will post a 3!

Feb 4, 2025: Good morning! May you love well today. #Discipline2025 #MorningMug

Feb 3, 2025: Practice in Serving Life throws storms our way, and we need to be prepared. We've been exploring spiritual practices to build a strong foundation, like Jesus taught in …

Feb 3, 2025: If you pray for God to protect the persecuted Church and rejoice at the federal government shutting down refugee resettlement, then I would encourage …

Feb 3, 2025: #Wordle 1,325 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scores a 3 today and I am just happy to keep my streak. The time spent with her grandson …

Feb 3, 2025: Good morning! May you embrace whatever twist comes at you today. #Discipline2025 #MorningMug

Feb 2, 2025: The Detroit Tigers report on 2/14. The Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals start their baseball season on 2/14. 2/14 is the official beginning …

Feb 2, 2025: This is such a timely read. Bonhoeffer’s writing is so highly applicable to our times. Currently reading: The Bonhoeffer Reader by Michael P. DeJonge …

Feb 2, 2025: Good morning! May you find gratitude in the midst of community today. #Discipline2025

Feb 2, 2025: #Wordle 1,324 3/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. The time with the grandson is beginning to pay dividends.

Feb 1, 2025: Do you need a glimmer of hope? MLB Pitchers and catchers report in 8 days. College baseball returns for the Rose family on February 14. Spring and Joy …

Feb 1, 2025: We now live in a country where Christian churches are being counseled not to publicize their gathering due to the threat of federal agents arresting …

Feb 1, 2025: This is a nice write up about our son, Ethan, and his moot court team. SVSU Moot Court

Feb 1, 2025: I changed my website theme to @Mtt’s Sumo Theme. I think it looks really clean and it is really fast.

Feb 1, 2025: It seems to me that many of us do not understand the difference between peacemaker and peacekeeper. For the follower of Jesus, we are called to the …

Feb 1, 2025: #Wordle 1,323 3/6* 🟩⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another day, another YoungPup victory. The #OldGal scored a 4!

Feb 1, 2025: Good morning! May you find your chill today. #Discipline2025

Jan 31, 2025: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, …

Jan 31, 2025: #Wordle 1,322 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 too. Hopefully, there is a #YoungPup 3 out there.

Jan 31, 2025: Good morning. Remember, it’s ok to be quiet. #Discipline2025

Jan 30, 2025: From my essay today… If Jesus is placed in proximity to humanity by “dwelling among us”, he is placed in an even deeper way with us by taking on flesh …

Jan 30, 2025: Jesus in Conversation - Introduction “Where are you from?” This is a question that we often ask people when we first meet them. It’s a very normal inclination that we have to want to know …

Jan 30, 2025: It’s really fun when you have conversations that matter. Today was a day of those kinds of conversations.

Jan 30, 2025: #Wordle 1,321 2/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal fell short today with a mere 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups!!!

Jan 30, 2025: Good morning! May you remember that you get to choose your hard today. #Discipline2025

Jan 29, 2025: Annual reports used to completely freak me out. Now, they are simply a minor annoyance.

Jan 29, 2025: When was the last time you took a breath and just chose to set down the worries that you are carrying?

Jan 29, 2025: #Wordle 1,320 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another tough go today. The #OldGal scored a 4 and is gloating.

Jan 29, 2025: Some days the lift is really hard. Some days you feel really weak. Today is some day. I have learned that if I show up tomorrow, I will feel stronger …

Jan 29, 2025: Good morning! May you not despise the day of small things. #Discipline2025

Jan 28, 2025: For a while I have been wrestling with what to write about. I have been wondering if I should just focus on keeping up with the brief daily …

Jan 28, 2025: I love this little coffee shop in Flushing, MI. It’s called The Station. It is in a renovated service station. The coffee is good, the people are …

Jan 28, 2025: Jesus in Conversation: A Preface For a while I have been wrestling with what to write about. I have been wondering if I should just focus on keeping up with the brief daily …

Jan 28, 2025: #Wordle 1,319 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A five for me. A five for the #OldGal. I have seen fours already for the #YoungPups. Woot!

Jan 28, 2025: Good morning! May you find joy in the small things today. #Discipline2025

Jan 27, 2025: Not much better than a game at Crisler Arena with good friends!

Jan 27, 2025: For those of you who blog long form pieces on micro.blog where do you compose?

Jan 27, 2025: So glad I get to exercise at a leisurely pace on Mondays. Monday, for me, is a day to reflect. I am finding that doing so at the gym is best way. …

Jan 27, 2025: #Wordle 1,318 6/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Feast or famine, I suppose! The #OldGirl scored a 3. And my streak lives.

Jan 27, 2025: Good morning! May you find freedom in self-discipline today. #Discipline2025

Jan 26, 2025: Two new messages have just been published. One on lectio divina and the other on fasting. open.spotify.com/show/1v4F…

Jan 26, 2025: Practice in Fasting Over the past few weeks, we've explored spiritual practices to prepare ourselves for life's inevitable storms. We've delved into prayer and Scripture, …

Jan 26, 2025: Practice in Scripture We're continuing our series on spiritual practices, exploring how to live out our faith in practical ways. We've emphasized the importance of …

Jan 26, 2025: I figured out what I am going to begin writing about! I am going to write my way through the Gospels. Specifically, I am going to focus on Jesus’ …

Jan 26, 2025: #Wordle 1,317 2/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal tried real hard with a 3, but it just wasn’t enough!

Jan 26, 2025: Good morning! May you connect in community today. #Discipline2024

Jan 25, 2025: Integrity is fleeting.

Jan 25, 2025: #Wordle 1,316 4/6* 🟨⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored a 4 today. I know at least one @sandsoftime5050@c.im scored a 3, victory is …

Jan 25, 2025: Good morning! May you choose to do something that brings your mind, body, or soul rest today. #Doscipline2025

Jan 24, 2025: #Wordle 1,315 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A four for the #OldGal and we tied. Is there a 3 out there?

Jan 24, 2025: Good morning! May you remember that there is good happening all around you if you choose to look for it. #Discipline2025

Jan 23, 2025: I have come to the conclusion that Hallmark Movies are simply adult versions of DIsney Channel Movies.

Jan 23, 2025: #Wordle 1,314 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal ties me today with a 4 of her own. Perhaps a #YoungPup has a 3?

Jan 23, 2025: Good morning! May you check something off your to-do list that will help you relax as you head into the weekend. #Discipline2025

Jan 22, 2025: Even on vacation, the lift happens. #Discipline2025

Jan 22, 2025: #Wordle 1,313 2/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a 4. Victory is ours!

Jan 22, 2025: Good morning! May you find joy in your day today. #discipline2025

Jan 21, 2025: Just a heads up, Cherry-Limeade Sprite Zero is so dang good!

Jan 21, 2025: I am so thankful for Amy’s parents. We get to come visit them in FL when it is miserable in Michigan. It is so life-giving to go for a walk outside …

Jan 21, 2025: #Wordle 1,312 6/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal showed up like Ohio State in the playoffs and scored a 3. My score? More like Ohio …

Jan 21, 2025: Good morning! May you extend loving kindness in a world where that’s starving for it. #discipline2025

Jan 20, 2025: I really want to start writing again. What I am struggling with is what to write about. There’s so many things. The next few days, I am hoping to …

Jan 20, 2025: #Wordle 1,311 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Monday 4s for the #OldGal and I.

Jan 20, 2025: Good morning! May you extend kindness today. #Discipline2025

Jan 19, 2025: #Wordle 1,310 4/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 5 today. So just like her Detroit Lions, she failed to obtain a victory.

Jan 19, 2025: Good morning! May you choose to be kind to yourself today. #Discipline2025

Jan 18, 2025: #Wordle 1,309 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4. We win!

Jan 18, 2025: Saturday is for coffee by the fire. May you find some rest today. #Discipline2025

Jan 17, 2025: #Wordle 1,308 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped another 3! She’s on a roll and I’m keeping pace.

Jan 17, 2025: Good morning! May you find mercy when you need it today. #Discipline2025

Jan 16, 2025: WordLinx January 16, 2025 “MUSIC” 🟥⬜🟧🟨🟦⬜🟪 🟨🟩⬜🟦⬜🟪 🟧🟥🟪🟫🟥🟨 🟫🟩🟨⬜🟦 ❓ 🔥4 ❌6

Jan 16, 2025: #Wordle 1,307 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Threes all around. The #OldGal has been enfuego lately!

Jan 16, 2025: Good morning! Gym ✅ May you be overwhelmed by grace today. #Doscipline2025

Jan 15, 2025: #WordLinx January 15, 2025 “SOCCER” ⬜⬜⬜🟩🟦🟥⬜ 🟩🟪🟪⬜🟪🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦 ⬜🟨⬜🟦 🔥3 🎉

Jan 15, 2025: #Wordle 1,306 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both score 3 today.

Jan 15, 2025: I’ve traded in coffee in my recliner by the fire for coffee in a traveler on the way to the gym. #Discipline2025

Jan 15, 2025: Good morning! Do something hard today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Jan 14, 2025: I want to respond to the world with the wonder of a three world little boy watching a train roll past.

Jan 14, 2025: #WordLinx January 14, 2025 “JACKET” 🟦⬜🟩⬜🟪🟥 🟦🟨⬜🟦🟪🟥 ⬜🟩🟥⬜🟩 ⬜🟨🟩⬜ 🔥2 🎉

Jan 14, 2025: #Wordle 1,305 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today and we claim victory!

Jan 14, 2025: I wish people understood that the best way to de-platform ridiculous takes is by not engaging with the ridiculous takes.

Jan 14, 2025: Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

Jan 13, 2025: Monday gym sessions hit different. Harder. More rewarding though because they are harder. This is the day I least want to go to the gym. …

Jan 13, 2025: #Wordle 1,304 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both with 3s! Hopefully, a #YoungPup 2 pops…

Jan 13, 2025: #WordLinx January 13, 2025 “FLOWER” ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟦🟩⬜ 🟪🟩🟨🟨🟥⬜ 🟪🟥⬜⬜🟨 ⬜🟩🟦🟥 ❓ 🔥1 ❌5 I have been pretty busy and have failed to play regularly. Broke an epic long …

Jan 13, 2025: Good morning! May you receive grace and mercy today. #MorningMug

Jan 12, 2025: This morning at Peace Presbyterian Church and tonight at The Acts 13 Network we began talking in earnest about spiritual practice. There were two …

Jan 12, 2025: Practice in Prayer We continue our series on spiritual practices, building upon the importance of practice as preparation for life’s challenges. This week, we focus on …

Jan 12, 2025: Building on the Rock (Introduction to Spiritual Practice) Life throws punches. Hiding won't help. Jesus, in Matthew 7, compares life to building a house: on rock (His teachings practiced) or sand (hearing …

Jan 12, 2025: #Wordle 1,303 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 today as well.

Jan 12, 2025: A weird week of #Keyword.

Jan 12, 2025: Good morning! May you embrace community and connection today. #MorningMug

Jan 11, 2025: Good morning! Love well today! #MorningMug

Jan 11, 2025: #Wordle 1,302 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today! Could there possibly be a two among the #YoungPups?

Jan 10, 2025: I worked hard in 2024. I am excited to eclipse these numbers in 2025. #Discipline2025 a

Jan 10, 2025: This is such an excellent way of thinking. I appreciate that Micro Blog is taking this tack. Manton Reece - Hachyderm and Threads

Jan 10, 2025: To pastor is to study. Yes. To pastor is to be fully present with people. Yes. I wonder, is to pastor well the ability to figure out how to do both …

Jan 10, 2025: #Wordle 1,301 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a 4 as well. Hopefully, a #YoungPup comes through with a 3!

Jan 10, 2025: Good morning! May you smile today. #MorningMug

Jan 9, 2025: #Wordle 1,300 6/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was victorious over me with a 5 today. My streak lives. I am closing in on 500! How …

Jan 9, 2025: Good morning! May your day be one that brings you a little joy today. #MorningMug

Jan 8, 2025: Bacl to back threes for me and a 4 for the #OldGal. Victory is sweet! How did you #YoungPups do? #Wordle 1,299 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Jan 8, 2025: Good morning! May you pursue what brings you joy today. #MorningMug

Jan 7, 2025: I forgot to post today! #Wordle 1,298 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4! Victory!!!

Jan 7, 2025: Good morning! I hope that today you can see something good and beautiful in the world. #MorningMug

Jan 6, 2025: #Wordle 1,297 3/6* 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored 3s today. Hopefully a #YoungPup posts a 2!

Jan 6, 2025: Good morning! May you take a tangible step toward becoming the person you know yourself to be today. #MorningMug

Jan 5, 2025: #Wordle 1,296 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 and just like that she can talk smack all day.

Jan 5, 2025: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:29 | Bonus 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… This week I had seven perfect scores …

Jan 5, 2025: Good morning! May you connect in community today. Oh, Go Lions! #MorningMug

Jan 4, 2025: #Wordle 1,295 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Both the #OldGal and I score 4s on January 4.

Jan 4, 2025: Good morning! May you have clarity of purpose today. #MorningMug

Jan 3, 2025: #Wordle 1,294 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Threes all around today for the #OldGal and I.

Jan 3, 2025: Good morning! May you have a sense of expectancy today. #MorningMug

Jan 2, 2025: #Wordle 1,293 2/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3. It was not good enough. Victory is ours!

Jan 2, 2025: Good morning! May you start today. Whatever it is, just start. #MorningMug

Jan 1, 2025: #Wordle 1,292 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4. Happy New Year #YoungPups!

Jan 1, 2025: Good morning! May your new year be filled with joy and grace and an awareness of daily small mercies. #MorningMug

Dec 31, 2024: 2025: Discipline Every year we choose a, “word of the year,” in my home. Amy started this a number of years ago. We have embraced the practice. This year, I choose, …

Dec 31, 2024: #Wordle 1,291 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 and a victory over me. Any #YoungPups with a 3?

Dec 31, 2024: Good morning! May your year end with a sense of satisfaction and joy. #MorningMug

Dec 30, 2024: #Wordle 1,290 2/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A five for the #OldGal. Victory!

Dec 30, 2024: Good morning! May you love well today.

Dec 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,289 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5! Victory is ours!

Dec 29, 2024: Good morning! May you connect in community today. #MorningMug

Dec 28, 2024: 80s music on at the gym and it explains why us GenX are the way we are.

Dec 28, 2024: WordLinx December 28, 2024 “CURRENCIES” ⬜🟦🟪⬜🟨⬜ ⬜🟪🟦🟨🟩 ⬜⬜⬜🟨 ⬜🟩⬜🟦 ❓ 🔥184 ❌9

Dec 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,288 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The sand must be messing with my mind. The #OldGal scored a 4 and beat me. Any 3s out there from the …

Dec 28, 2024: Good morning! May mercy be ever present for you today. #MorningMug

Dec 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,287 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 today. We have achieved victory!

Dec 27, 2024: Good morning! May you begin to identify the things that really matter. #MorningMug

Dec 26, 2024: There are two TV shows recently that have handled forgiveness, grace, and redemption so well that have moved me to tears multiple times. They also …

Dec 26, 2024: The first workout in Panama City Beach after a 14 hour car ride hits different.

Dec 26, 2024: We choose a word of the year in our family. My word for 2025: discipline. More thoughts soon. Do you have a word of the year?

Dec 26, 2024: #WordLinx December 26, 2024 “MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS” ⬜🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟩⬜🟥 ⬜🟥⬜⬜🟩🟨🟧⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟥 🟪🟨🟧🟦 🔥181 ❌3

Dec 26, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track.

Dec 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,286 4/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 4s all around today! The #OldGal also scored a 4.

Dec 26, 2024: Good morning! Grace and peace to you. #MorningMug

Dec 25, 2024: WordLinx Holiday “CHRISTMAS 🎅” 🟨🟥🟧🟫⬛🟦⬜⬛🟫 🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪 🟨🟥🟩⬜🟦🟧⬜ 🟪🟩⬜⬛🟫 🔥181 ❌1

Dec 25, 2024: WordLinx December 25, 2024 “INTERNET” 🟦🟩⬜🟪🟨🟥🟧🟧 🟪⬜🟥🟩🟧 🟨🟩🟦🟩 ⬜🟧⬜⬜ 🔥180 ❌4

Dec 25, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:21 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… There’s always tomorrow…

Dec 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,285 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 2! Time with her two oldest grandchildren has refilled her powers.

Dec 25, 2024: Good morning! May you know the unconditional love of Christ today. #MorningMug

Dec 24, 2024: WordLinx December 24, 2024 “EXERCISE EQUIPMENT” ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟦🟨🟪🟨🟦🟦 🟪⬜🟥🟫🟥🟦🟨 🟫⬜⬜🟧⬜🟧🟩 🟥🟧🟪🟦🟨⬜ 🔥179 ❌6

Dec 24, 2024: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh

Dec 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,284 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The steak lives but the #OldGal is victorious with a 5. Any #YoungPups with a 4?

Dec 24, 2024: Good morning! May you see the in-breaking of the kingdom of grace through the lens of love today. #MorningMug

Dec 23, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:41 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Appropriate

Dec 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,283 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got some hang out time with her two oldest grandchildren last night. Her powers have been …

Dec 23, 2024: Good morning! May love be your primary principle today. #MorningMug

Dec 22, 2024: Revelation and Jude Missed expectations? Persevere…

Dec 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,282 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 6 and her streak lives but she lost again! Woot!

Dec 22, 2024: WordLinx December 22, 2024 “GAME NIGHT” 🟩🟦⬜🟦🟧🟩🟫🟨🟩⬛🟥🟪🟧 ⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜🟦🟦 🟩⬜⬛🟧🟩🟦🟫 ⬜🟪🟥 🔥178 ❌2

Dec 22, 2024: Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug

Dec 22, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 | Bonus 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Not a great week. Only 4 perfect scores, including the bonus. Here’s to …

Dec 22, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:15 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑

Dec 21, 2024: WordLinx December 21, 2024 “RED” 🟪🟩🟨⬜🟥⬜⬜ 🟥🟪⬜🟩⬜🟦⬜ 🟪⬜🟦🟩🟩⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟦 🔥176 ❌3

Dec 21, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Dec 21, 2024: #Wordle 1,281 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal fell short this morning with a 4.

Dec 20, 2024: #WordLinx December 20, 2024 “CHEERLEADING” 🟨🟥⬜🟪🟩⬜🟧⬜🟥 🟩⬜⬜🟪🟨⬜⬜🟦 🟩🟧🟨🟩🟧🟨🟦 ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦 ❓ 🔥175 ❌3

Dec 20, 2024: Good morning! May joy be ever present today. #MorningMug

Dec 20, 2024: #Keyword | 11 guesses | 1:20 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… 🫣

Dec 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,280 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today. She beat me! Is there a #YoungPup 2 out there?

Dec 19, 2024: #WordLinx December 19, 2024 “RUGBY” 🟨🟩⬜⬜⬜🟦🟪 ⬜🟩🟪🟫⬛ 🟥🟧🟪🟫⬛ 🟥🟧🟦🟨 🔥174 ❌8 🫣

Dec 19, 2024: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:43 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Blah

Dec 19, 2024: #Wordle 1,279 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Fours all around today. The #OldGal with a nice bounce back performance. I have seen #YoungPups already …

Dec 19, 2024: Good morning! May joy be your companion today. #MorningMug

Dec 18, 2024: I really need to do a bit better at this. A Social Media Rule

Dec 18, 2024: #WordLinx December 18, 2024 “CARD GAMES” 🟦🟪🟨🟩⬜🟥 🟥⬜🟨⬜🟪🟥 🟪⬜⬜🟦🟩🟪 ⬜🟨🟩 🔥173 ❌1 Almost

Dec 18, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:16 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh.

Dec 18, 2024: #Wordle 1,278 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal survived with a 6, but tastes defeat once again.

Dec 18, 2024: Good morning! May joy be the light by which you see the world today. #MorningMug

Dec 17, 2024: 1, 2, & 3 John We explore the central theme of love in John’s letters.

Dec 17, 2024: #WordLinx December 17, 2024 “VACATION” ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟦⬜ 🟪🟥⬜🟩🟥🟧🟨 🟪🟧🟥⬜⬜🟨 ⬜🟨🟦🟪⬜ 🔥172 🎉 It’s a sign.

Dec 17, 2024: #Wordle 1,277 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 5. Victory is sweet.

Dec 17, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Much better today.

Dec 17, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Much better today.

Dec 17, 2024: Good morning! May you find joy in the small things today. #MorningMug

Dec 16, 2024: #WordLinx December 16, 2024 “PATIO” 🟨🟥🟧🟨🟩🟧🟪🟫🟥 ⬜⬛🟩🟥🟫🟧⬛🟩🟨 ⬛⬜⬜🟩🟨🟦🟦🟪 ⬜🟨🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪 🔥171 ❌2 Properly tricky.

Dec 16, 2024: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 1:45 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Woof. Just could not see it. Terrible start to …

Dec 16, 2024: #Wordle 1,276 2/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal could only post a 3 today. Victory is ours!

Dec 16, 2024: Good morning! May your souls be joyful as you recognize that light is breaking through the darkness. #MorningMug

Dec 15, 2024: WordLinx Sunday “PUZZLE” 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟩🟪🟥🟦⬜ 🟨⬜⬜⬜🟧🟥 ⬜🟫⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟥🟫🟪🟪⬜🟧 ❓ 🔥171 ❌13 Puzzle indeed. Well played to Lacie the creator of this Sunday puzzle.

Dec 15, 2024: #WordLinx December 15, 2024 “HOCKEY” ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟨⬜ ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟨🟪 ⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜ 🟦🟪⬜⬜⬜ 🔥170 ❌3 Well, I feel some kind of way on this one. There was only one “hockey” term. …

Dec 15, 2024: #Wordle 1,275 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal trounced me again, she scored a 4!

Dec 15, 2024: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 1:29 | Bonus 3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Woof. Not the way to end the week. Yet: …

Dec 15, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:11 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Whew…

Dec 15, 2024: Good morning! May you experience joy today. #MorningMug

Dec 14, 2024: WordLinx December 14, 2024 “KITCHEN” 🟨🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟨⬛🟫🟩🟦⬜🟪⬜ 🟧⬜🟩🟥⬜🟫🟩 🟥⬛🟦⬜🟧 🔥169 ❌5 Some day I might get another perfect, but today is not that day.

Dec 14, 2024: WordLinx December 13, 2024 “BABY” ⬜⬜🟩🟦🟦⬜⬜ ⬜🟨🟩⬜ ⬜🟨⬜ 🟪⬜🟪 🔥0 ❌8 Forgot to do yesterday.

Dec 14, 2024: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 2:43 3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Nah, this is a hyphenated word. I call BS today.

Dec 14, 2024: #Wordle 1,274 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me like the stale chip I am. She scored a 4 today. But hey, the streak …

Dec 14, 2024: Good morning! May peace lead you to joy today. #MorningMug

Dec 13, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:15 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… On track again

Dec 13, 2024: #Wordle 1,273 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 6 today. Victory is ours!

Dec 13, 2024: Good morning! May your soul be at peace and rest today. #MorningMug

Dec 12, 2024: 1&2 Peter A look at the heart of 1&2 Peter

Dec 12, 2024: James We explore an overview of the Book of James

Dec 12, 2024: #WordLinx December 12, 2024 “DOCTOR” 🟨🟩🟩🟪🟦🟥🟥 🟥⬜⬜⬜🟦⬜🟪 ⬜🟨🟩🟩 🟦⬜⬜⬜ 🔥168 ❌5

Dec 12, 2024: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:26 2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Couldn’t see it today.

Dec 12, 2024: #Wordle 1,272 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 5. The streak lives…

Dec 12, 2024: Tell me you live in Michigan without telling me you live in Michigan: “I have a head cold so I went to Krogers and got Vernors.”

Dec 12, 2024: Good morning! May you choose peace over chaos today. #MorningMug

Dec 11, 2024: #WordLinx December 11, 2024 “SMART” ⬛🟫🟩⬜🟫⬛🟧🟦⬜🟫 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟪🟦🟥⬜🟧 🟥⬜🟧⬜🟧🟫 🟨🟩🟦⬜⬜🟧 🔥166 ❌7 Based on the score, I am none of these things. 😂😂😂

Dec 11, 2024: Simon Sinek explains how trust is built by asking for help. When we don’t ask for help we deny others the honor of showing up for us. Read that again. …

Dec 11, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:53 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Three in a row!

Dec 11, 2024: #Wordle 1,271 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a win against me today with a 3. Hopefully, a #YoungPup comes up with a 2!

Dec 11, 2024: Good morning! May you experience peace that transcends understanding today. #MorningMug

Dec 10, 2024: #Wordle 1,270 3/6* ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4! Victory is ours!!!!

Dec 10, 2024: #WordLinx December 10, 2024 “DIRT” 🟨⬜🟩⬜🟦🟪 🟦🟩⬜⬜ 🟥🟪🟨🟨 🟨⬜🟩🟥 🔥165 🎉 I know my dirt!

Dec 10, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Two in a row!

Dec 10, 2024: Good morning! May you seek to make peace today. #MorningMug

Dec 9, 2024: This podcast is a fantastic introduction to the person and work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The Rise of Bonhoeffer

Dec 9, 2024: #WordLinx December 9, 2024 “STRENGTH” 🟦🟪⬜⬜🟨🟥🟪🟩🟦 ⬜🟨🟥⬜🟦🟨⬜ ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦 ⬜🟨⬜⬜ ❓ 🔥164 ❌10 Properly challenging! So hard and yet not unfair.

Dec 9, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:36 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Tricky!!!

Dec 9, 2024: #Wordle 1,269 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal could only muster a 4 today. Victory is sweet.

Dec 9, 2024: Good morning! May peace be with you today. #MorningMug

Dec 8, 2024: #WordLinx December 8, 2024 “SCHOOL” 🟨⬜🟩🟦⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜🟪 🟥🟧⬜🟪🟫⬛🟧 ⬜🟫⬛🟨⬜🟦 🟧🟫🟥🟧 🔥163 ❌4 Not good. Not great. Properly tricky.

Dec 8, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:45 | Bonus 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… This week: 5 sixes, 3 sevens. Not too …

Dec 8, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:33 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Made a silly mistake. Time for the bonus!

Dec 8, 2024: Good morning! May peace mark your path today. #MorningMug

Dec 8, 2024: #Wordle 1,268 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal broke her 3 streak but I still could not beat her, she too scored a 4 today.

Dec 7, 2024: #WordLinx December 7, 2024 “FLAVOR” 🟨🟩⬜⬜⬜🟪 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪 🟦🟩⬜⬜🟪 ⬜🟥🟩🟥⬜ 🔥162 ❌5 Woof. Should have been a lower score!

Dec 7, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Win streak!

Dec 7, 2024: #Wordle 1,267 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped ANOTHER 3!

Dec 7, 2024: Good morning! May hope not disappoint you today. #MorningMug

Dec 6, 2024: #WordLinx December 6, 2024 “PLAYGROUND” 🟪🟦🟥🟨🟧🟦⬜🟧🟪 🟥⬜🟩⬜🟪🟦⬜🟨🟫 🟨🟩⬜⬜⬜🟦⬜ ⬜🟦🟥🟫 🔥161 🎉 Boom!

Dec 6, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:48 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Bonus level unlocked!

Dec 6, 2024: Good morning! May hope fuel your perseverance. #MorningMug

Dec 6, 2024: Woke up this morning and the Lions still won that game last night with a seventh string defense against one of the best QBs in the NFL. I still can’t …

Dec 6, 2024: #Wordle 1,266 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3 too. She’s been on a hot streak!

Dec 5, 2024: Lions fans in Wisconsin. It’s pretty fun watching a game in the other team’s neighborhood. #OnePride

Dec 5, 2024: WordLinx December 5, 2024 “BAKED GOODS” 🟪🟥⬜🟩🟧🟧🟫⬜⬛ 🟨🟫🟧⬛🟥🟩🟦🟧 ⬜🟩🟧🟪⬜🟩⬛ 🟨🟩🟦 🔥160 ❌3 Not bad. Not great. Decent.

Dec 5, 2024: #Wordle 1,265 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3. We will need another #YoungPup 2 today.

Dec 5, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 2:31 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Two perfect down. One more needed for the …

Dec 5, 2024: Good morning! May Hope give you strength today. #MorningMug

Dec 4, 2024: This is an excellent reminder on so many levels from Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Dec 4, 2024: #WordLinx December 4, 2024 “ATHLETICISM” ⬛🟧🟧🟫⬜🟦🔲🔳🟥🟦🟧🔲 ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟦🟨🟦🟥⬜ 🟪🔳🟨🔳🔲⬛🟩 ⬜🟧⬜🟩🟫 🔥159 ❌4 Not very athletic on this one. 😆😆😆

Dec 4, 2024: #WordLinx December 3, 2024 “DESERT” ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟪⬜🟨 🟨🟥🟦🟩🟫🟦🟧 ⬜🟪🟥🟥🟨🟧 ⬜🟫🟥🟪⬜🟨 🔥0 ❌2 Almost missed yesterday! Thankfully, I could still play it and maintain my …

Dec 4, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:34 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh. I picked the wrong vowel. 😒

Dec 4, 2024: #Wordle 1,264 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored 3s today. Is there a #YoungPup out there with a 2?

Dec 4, 2024: Good morning! May you fight for hope today. #MorningMug

Dec 3, 2024: I don’t know who needs to hear this but, Michigan did indeed beat Ohio State on Saturday. Happy Tuesday!

Dec 3, 2024: It’s apparently, Giving Tuesday. If you would like to give an end of year gift in support of the work we are doing with the church in Ypsilanti, you …

Dec 3, 2024: #Wordle 1,263 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored 5s today. I have already seen 4s from the #YoungPups! Wahoo! She has …

Dec 3, 2024: Good morning. May your hope not fade today. #MorningMug

Dec 2, 2024: During the fight at the fifty yard line there was something else happening. Three young men, Donovan Edwards (Michigan), Gee Scott (Ohio State), and …

Dec 2, 2024: I love Advent music. The songs are typically in a minor key and they speak to my soul in ways that only Easter music can compare. I long for more …

Dec 2, 2024: The gym playlist this morning included this banger… music.apple.com/us/album/…

Dec 2, 2024: Mondays are for the gym.

Dec 2, 2024: #WordLinx December 2, 2024 “FUN” ⬜🟥🟦🟥⬜🟩🟧🟨🟥 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟦 🟪🟦🟥🟥 🟪🟧⬜🟥 🔥157 🎉 Consecutive perfect scores to start December! Wow!

Dec 2, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Beginning the week with a perfect score is …

Dec 2, 2024: #Wordle 1,262 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal comes through with a resounding victory over me with a 3. Hopefully, a #YoungPup can score a 2. …

Dec 2, 2024: Good morning! May you hold on to hope this week. #MorningMug

Dec 1, 2024: Today #Advent has begun. Once again cry out for Emmanuel. We long for the day that darkness will be vanquished forever.

Dec 1, 2024: #WordLinx December 1, 2024 “NUTS” 🟧🟫🟨🟫⬜🟫🟧⬛🟫 ⬜⬛🟦🟪🟫🟨🟩⬛🔲 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟥⬜🟪 🟫🟨🔲⬜🟥 🔥156 🎉 A good start to the month!

Dec 1, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Right down to the wire, but the bonus level …

Dec 1, 2024: #Wordle 1,261 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a massive 3! She must have been inspired by the University of Michigan football team. …

Dec 1, 2024: Good morning! May you connect with a community that cares about you today. #MorningMug

Nov 30, 2024: Tim Brando and Devin Gardner are a really enjoyable listen.

Nov 30, 2024: Michigan and Indiana beating their rivals today, what a fun way to end the regular season of College Football in our house. Football Saturdays have …

Nov 30, 2024: Go Blue. That’s it. That’s the post. #TheGame

Nov 30, 2024: #WordLinx November 2024 Completed 34 Avg ❌3.53 ❓11 👑0 🎉9 Not a great month. But had fun!

Nov 30, 2024: #WordLinx November 30, 2024 “WOOD” ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦 ⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪 ⬜🟥🟩🟨⬜ 🟪🟦🟥⬜ 🔥155 ❌4 Another properly tricky puzzle from the Linx today. This is a really fun game, 10/10 …

Nov 30, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:43 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… One more chance to secure the bonus tomorrow. …

Nov 30, 2024: Wordle 1,260 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal came up just short like Georgia Tech last night. She scored a 5 in today’s tricky puzzle.

Nov 30, 2024: Good morning! May your day be one where you choose presence. #MorningMug

Nov 29, 2024: #WordLinx November 29, 2024 “SYMBOL” 🟥🟦🟦🟩🟪🟨⬜⬜ ⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜ ⬜⬜🟥🟪🟩 🟦🟨🟪🟨 🔥154 ❌6 Such a tricky puzzle! I really liked this one.

Nov 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,259 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 5 today. #YoungPups, where we at?

Nov 29, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:54 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh. One more chance at the bonus tomorrow.

Nov 29, 2024: Good morning! May you remember you probably don’t “need” that thing today. #MorningMug

Nov 28, 2024: #WordLinx November 28, 2024 “HOBBY” 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟦🟥🟩 🟫🟪🟦🟦🟩🟨⬜🟦 ⬜🟧🟪🟥🟧🟨🟩 ⬜🟪⬜🟫🟩 ❓ 🔥153 ❌8 As poorly as I did today on the word games, perhaps I need a new hobby. …

Nov 28, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:29 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… I have a chance at a Bonus this week with the …

Nov 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,258 4/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today too. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving to all who celebrate.

Nov 28, 2024: Good morning! May you count your joys and embrace gratitude today. #MorningMug

Nov 27, 2024: Unreal book deal right now… NT Wright’s New Testament for Everyone complete 18 volume set is on sale for Kindle for $5.99! John Goldingjay’s Old …

Nov 27, 2024: WordLinx November 27, 2024 “ICE CREAM” 🟩🟪🟥⬜🟧🟫🟨🟦🟥🟩 ⬜🟪🟫🟥🟦🟧 ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟥🟪 ⬜🟨🟩🟦 🔥152 ❌1 🤦‍♂️ I can’t spell apparently.

Nov 27, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… My first clean sheet all week.

Nov 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,257 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. I am seeing loads of 3s from #YoungPups!

Nov 27, 2024: Good morning! May experience new joy today. #MorningMug

Nov 26, 2024: Here’s my message from the book of Hebrews this past Sunday… Hebrews

Nov 26, 2024: Hebrews We take a look at the book of Hebrews

Nov 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,256 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 6 today! Victory is sweet.

Nov 26, 2024: #WordLinx November 26, 2024 “MOVIE GENRES” 🟫🟪🔲🟧🟫⬜🔲🟥🟪 🟨🟩🟨⬜🟦🟪🟨🟦 ⬜🟥🟧🟫🟪⬛🟦 🟧🟩🟨🔲⬛🟫⬜ 🔥151 ❌1 Very tricky today!

Nov 26, 2024: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 1:32 3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Just awful. There’s always tomorrow.

Nov 26, 2024: Good morning! May you receive compassion and offer compassion today. #MorningMug

Nov 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,255 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3! Do we have a 2 out there?

Nov 25, 2024: #WordLinx November 25, 2024 “ZOO” 🟥🟩⬜🟦🟧⬛🟪🟥🟩🟫 🟥⬜⬜🟧🟨🟫🟦⬜🟩 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟨⬜⬜ ⬛🟨⬜🟦🟫🟨🟫 ❓ 🔥150 ❌7 Very good puzzle today. An angle I did not see.

Nov 25, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:22 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh. Dumb mistake. On to tomorrow.

Nov 25, 2024: Good morning! As a new week begins endeavor to get it right as opposed to being right. #MorningMug

Nov 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,254 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 today. Celebrate the victory team!

Nov 24, 2024: #WordLinx Sunday “BIRDS” 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥⬜ ⬜🟧🟦🟨🟩🟪 🟦🟥🟥⬜🟪 🟪🟧🟦⬜🟪 🔥150 ❌1 Sunday Funday!

Nov 24, 2024: #WordLinx November 24, 2024 “TRANSPORTATION” ⬜🟧🟨🟧🟩🟫⬜🟫⬛🔲 🟦🟪🟩⬜⬛🟦🟥🔲 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥 ⬜🟧🟦🟨 🔥149 ❌3 Not too bad, not too good.

Nov 24, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 | Bonus 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The weeke ended up with four 6s, two …

Nov 24, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finally, didn’t fail! Bonus level unlocked.

Nov 24, 2024: Good morning! May you experience loving community today. #MorningMug

Nov 23, 2024: #WordLinx November 23, 2024 “YOGA” ⬛🔲🟦🟧🔲⬜🟨⬜🟥⬜ ⬜🟧🟫🟫🟥🟧⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟥⬜ 🟪🟩🔲 🔥148 🎉 Love that perfect score!

Nov 23, 2024: #Keyword | 12 guesses | 4:30 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Two really bad losses in a row. If I don’t get a …

Nov 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,253 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5! Victory!!!

Nov 23, 2024: Good morning! May you know that people deeply care for you today. #MorningMug

Nov 23, 2024: Too funny not to share!

Nov 22, 2024: Exercise is good for my mind, body, and soul. Right?! Right?

Nov 22, 2024: #WordLinx November 22, 2024 “BIRTHDAY” ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜⬜🟪🟩 ⬜🟥🟪⬜🟨🟩🟦 ⬜🟥🟪🟪🟩⬜ 🟥⬜🟩 🔥147 🎉 Boom

Nov 22, 2024: #Keyword | 15 guesses | 1:18 3️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣5️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Epic. Epic fail.

Nov 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,252 5/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 6, victory!

Nov 22, 2024: Good morning! May you encourage another today. #MorningMug

Nov 21, 2024: Good morning! May you extend mercy today. #MorningMug

Nov 21, 2024: #WordLinx November 21, 2024 “SLEEP” 🔲🟫🟧⬛🟥🟫🔲🟪 ⬜🟦🟨⬜🔲🟥🟦 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥 🟧🟫⬛🟩🟦 🔥146 ❌1 Almost!

Nov 21, 2024: #WordLinx November 20, 2024 “DANCE” 🟨⬛🔲🔳🟥🔲⬜🔳🟦⬜⬛🟫 ⬜🟩🟥⬜🟧⬜🟧🟩🟧⬜🟫 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟪🟥🟪 ⬜⬜🟪🟧🟨 ❓ 🔥0 ❌9 Zero chance.

Nov 21, 2024: #Wordle 1,251 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both with 3s today. Who has a 2?

Nov 21, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… After two misses, I am back on track.

Nov 20, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh.

Nov 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,250 2/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scores a 4 today. Good luck #YoungPups!

Nov 20, 2024: Good morning! May you extend grace today. #MorningMug

Nov 19, 2024: #WordLinx November 19, 2024 “GAMING CONSOLES” ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟩🟦⬜⬜ 🟥🟦🟥🟩⬜🟥⬜🟨 🟧🟩🟧⬜🟦 🟪⬜🟨🟪 🔥144 ❌1 You tricky little Linx! That was four letter word was sneaky.

Nov 19, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:11 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The easiest one ever? Likely.

Nov 19, 2024: #Wordle 1,249 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Had I gone with my gut, I would have had a second consecutive 2! Nonetheless, the 3 was enough to beat the …

Nov 19, 2024: Good morning! May you be kind today. #MorningMug

Nov 18, 2024: More Bonhoeffer posts from my reading are coming this week. I promise. I have been so distracted lately that reading and writing have been hard. But, …

Nov 18, 2024: #Wordle 1,248 2/6* 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I bested the #OldGal like the Lions did the Jaguars. She scored a 4!

Nov 18, 2024: #WordLinx November 18, 2024 “BREAD” ⬜🟨🟥⬛⬜🟨🟥🟪🔲 🟦🟩🟪🟥🟧🟫🟫🟧 🟦⬛⬜🟨⬜🔲🟧 ⬜🟨🟩⬜ 🔥143 🎉 Good start to the week!

Nov 18, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:33 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh.

Nov 18, 2024: Good morning! May you love well this week. #MorningMug

Nov 17, 2024: Some weekends are special. This weekend I got to spend with, Vince at Notre Dame. We have been friends since the 1900s. This is the first road trip …

Nov 17, 2024: #WordLinx November 17, 2024 “PASTA” ⬜🟩🟦⬜🟥🟧🟩🟦🟩 🟨🟩🟦🟨🟩🟪🟪⬜ ⬜🟩🟦🟫🟧🟩🟦🟩 🟦🟩⬜🟫🟥🟪🟫 🔥142 ❌7 Ouch!

Nov 17, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:27 | Bonus 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Only four perfect scores this week and …

Nov 17, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finished a hard week off well.

Nov 17, 2024: #Wordle 1,247 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a five! Victory is ours #YoungPups!

Nov 16, 2024: #WordLinx November 16, 2024 “LILY” ⬜⬛🟫🟧⬛🟫🟥⬜🟦 ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟩🟦⬜ ⬜🟨🟪🟪🟦🟥 🟧🟫⬛⬜🟦🟥 🔥141 ❌1 Tough solve today.

Nov 16, 2024: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:46 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Tough one today.

Nov 16, 2024: #Wordle 1,246 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 as well. Any twos out there #YoungPups?

Nov 16, 2024: Good morning! May your day be filled with laughter and fun. #MorningMug

Nov 15, 2024: #Wordle 1,245 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4, which was good. But not good enough!

Nov 15, 2024: Some days, you just see it! #WordLinx November 15, 2024 “LEISURE” 🟫⬛🟥🟦🟩⬛🟩🟧🟪 ⬜⬜🟩🟫🟦🟥🟨🟩 🟥🟧⬜⬜🟧⬜ 🟨🟩🟦🟪 🔥140 🎉

Nov 15, 2024: It has been a really tough week on this puzzle. It is Friday and I finally unlocked the bonus. 🤦‍♂️ #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:36 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! …

Nov 15, 2024: Good morning! May your day be one marked by joy. #MormingMug

Nov 14, 2024: Wahoo! #WordLinx November 14, 2024 “ARCHERY” ⬜⬜🟨🟨🟩🟦⬜🟦 🟪🟦🟨🟦🟥🟩🟦 🟩⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜ ⬜🟪🟥⬜ 🔥139 🎉

Nov 14, 2024: Good morning! The rain outside is a reminder of grace. #MorningMug

Nov 14, 2024: The #OldGal scored a 3. She was on her game this morning. #Wordle 1,244 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 13, 2024: Things to aspire to! #WordLinx Holiday “WORLD KINDNESS DAY 🙌” ⬜🟥🟧🟥⬜🟨🟪🟥🟧🟫🟥 ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟦⬛⬜🟪🟦⬛🔲 ⬜🟨🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟪 🟩🟥🟫🟥🟧🟫🔲 ❓ 🔥139 ❌4

Nov 13, 2024: Epic fail. Woof. #WordLinx November 13, 2024 “MYTHICAL LANDS” 🟨🟩⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟨🟧 ⬜🟦⬛🔲🔲⬛🟥 🟩🟪⬜🟫⬛⬜⬜ 🟥🟫⬜🟥🟦🟧 ❓ 🔥138 ❌14

Nov 13, 2024: This was a good one! #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:22 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 13, 2024: The #OldGal kept her streak alive with a 6, but fell to the #YoungPups! #Wordle 1,243 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 13, 2024: Good morning! The picture doesn’t do it justice, but the sunrise is beautiful this morning. May we remember that beauty being declared in the heavens …

Nov 12, 2024: Tap Room Tuesday time! We are discussing morals and ethics and I’m sipping on a Bell’s Best Brown. #conversation

Nov 12, 2024: I feel very cultured… #WordLinx November 12, 2024 “LANGUAGES” ⬜⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜🟩🟦⬜🟦 ⬜🟪🟥⬜🟪🟨🟧🟥 🟪🟨🟪⬜🟧⬜ ⬜🟩⬜🟩 🔥137 🎉

Nov 12, 2024: The #OldGal also scored 4 today. Hopefully a #YoungPup gets a 3! #Wordle 1,242 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 12, 2024: Back on track… #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 12, 2024: Good morning! May you be fully present with those in your life today. #MorningMug

Nov 11, 2024: This Sunday’s message from 1&2 Timothy and Titus… “Contentment is Gain”

Nov 11, 2024: 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus We explore the truth that contentment is gain.

Nov 11, 2024: Well that was terrible… #WordLinx November 11, 2024 “MYTHICAL CREATURES” 🟪⬜🟥🟧🟨⬜🟦 ⬜🟦🟨⬜⬜🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜ ⬜🟩🟧🟪⬜ ❓ 🔥136 ❌14

Nov 11, 2024: Rough start. There’s always tomorrow! #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:47 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 11, 2024: The #OldGal came out strong with a 3, but like the Houston Texans, it just wasn’t good enough… #Wordle 1,241 2/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 11, 2024: Good morning! May your week be marked by caring for people. #MorningMug

Nov 10, 2024: The #OldGal scored a 4 and falls this morning to the #YoungPups! #Wordle 1,240 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 10, 2024: Sunday funday was fun! #WordLinx Sunday “FRENCH WINE REGIONS” 🟨⬜🟩⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥 🟧⬜🟫⬛🟥🟩🔲⬜ 🟧🔲🟫🟦🔲🟪⬛⬜ 🟩⬜⬜🟩🟨🟥 🔥136 🎉

Nov 10, 2024: Solid showing… #WordLinx November 10, 2024 “ELECTRICITY” 🟧🟥🟪⬜🟨⬜🟩🟥⬜⬜🟥 ⬜⬛🟦🟩⬜🟪🟧🟧 🟫⬛🟥🟫⬜⬛🟧 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥 🔥135 ❌3

Nov 10, 2024: A strong finish to the Keyword week. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:23 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 10, 2024: Good morning! May you connect with people who love you today. #MorningMug

Nov 9, 2024: So grateful to celebrate my Dad’s 75th today with all my siblings.

Nov 9, 2024: As I am watching people lose friendships over the election a couple things strike me. First, that person whom you trust to watch your house when …

Nov 9, 2024: From Bonhoeffer on the command to love our neighbor and enemy. This was from a talk he gave to a student organization at the end of 1932. I am really …

Nov 9, 2024: Poor showing today. #WordLinx November 9, 2024 “SCIENCE” ⬛🟦🟪🟩🟫⬜🟪🟫🟨🟧 🟨⬜🟩⬜🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟪🟫⬛🟨🟫🔲⬜⬜ ⬛🟫🟥🟧🟪🔲🟥🟧 ❓ 🔥135 ❌7

Nov 9, 2024: The #OldGal and I both scored fives today. Wordle 1,239 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 9, 2024: It’s been a strong week. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:40 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 9, 2024: Good morning! May you breathe today. #MorningMug

Nov 8, 2024: I am still processing this quote from my reading last night. This is part of Bonhoeffer’s conclusion on a talk on the prayer, “Thy kingdom come.” Too …

Nov 8, 2024: It’s fun when it all comes together. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 8, 2024: WordLinx November 8, 2024 “WEATHER” 🟪⬜🟥🟦🟧⬜🟨 ⬜⬜🟩🟥🟧⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪 ⬜🟦🟩⬜ 🔥134 🎉 Some days you just “see” it.

Nov 8, 2024: Another 3 from the #OldGal today. Mine just wasn’t good enough. #Wordle 1,238 3/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 8, 2024: Good morning! May you set your mind on the good and beautiful today. #MorningMug

Nov 7, 2024: This is a quotation from Bonhoeffer’s catechism. It strikes me as very timely.

Nov 7, 2024: WordLinx November 7, 2024 “GREEK MYTHOLOGY” ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟥🟪⬜🟩 ⬛🟦🟪⬜🟦⬛🟧🟥🟨🟦 🟫⬛🟧🟪🟥🟩⬜⬜🟦 🟧🟦🟪🟫 ❓ 🔥133 ❌4

Nov 7, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 7, 2024: The #OldGal scored a victory today with a 3! #Wordle 1,237 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 7, 2024: Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug

Nov 6, 2024: I’m sitting here trying to prep for Sunday. I’m doing an overview of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. Let me tell you, these letters are a tough read today.

Nov 6, 2024: Sometimes a cold beer and a quiet pub are what one needs to get necessary work accomplished.

Nov 6, 2024: Pastors, we are about to see another massive amount of faith deconstruction. “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and …

Nov 6, 2024: WordLinx November 6, 2024 “SKIING” 🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟩 🟥🟪⬜⬜🟧🟨 ⬜🟧🟦⬜🟧⬜ 🟨⬜⬜ ❓ 🔥132 ❌3

Nov 6, 2024: Back on track. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:28 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 6, 2024: The #OldGal again fell short today with a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups. #Wordle 1,236 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 6, 2024: If your candidate won, be kind to your neighbors today. Many of them are hurting and experiencing a deep sense of loss. Gloating and holding your …

Nov 6, 2024: Good morning. May you be gracious to yourself and others today. #MorningMug

Nov 5, 2024: Remember, regardless of the outcome of the election your responsibility to love your neighbor has not changed.

Nov 5, 2024: It was tough today! WordLinx November 5, 2024 “PUZZLES” ⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜🟦⬜🟪🟧🟫 ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟨 🟪⬜🟩🟩⬜🟥 🟫🟧⬜🟥 ❓ 🔥131 ❌5

Nov 5, 2024: When you read the word wrong. 😑 #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:37 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 5, 2024: The #OldGal finally dropped a game today! She scored a 3, but it just wasn’t good enough. #Wordle 1,235 2/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 5, 2024: Good morning! May your conscience be clear and may you love well today. #MorningMug

Nov 4, 2024: A good start! I better had gotten this one perfect. 😂 #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:37 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 …

Nov 4, 2024: The #OldGal and I once again tied with a 4. #Wordle 1,234 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 4, 2024: Good morning! May your Monday be one marked by grace. #MorningMug

Nov 3, 2024: If your spouse feels compelled to lie to you about whom they voted for it says nothing good about your character.

Nov 3, 2024: My message from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 from this morning… 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Nov 3, 2024: 1 & 2 Thessalonians We explore Thessalonians together.

Nov 3, 2024: The Scriptures have clear commands to do good for your city (I think we could expand this to other levels like county, state, and country). This is …

Nov 3, 2024: The Sunday Funday puzzle was one that should have been perfect but I “fat thumbed” the letter. Sigh. WordLinx Sunday “GEMSTONES” 🟨🟩🟦🟦🟪⬜🟥🟧 🟩🟫🟧⬛🟪⬜🟨⬛ …

Nov 3, 2024: A solid start to the week on a tricky solve. #WordLinx November 3, 2024 “SKATING” ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟦🟥 ⬛🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪⬜⬜ 🟧🟩🟨🟫🟥 🟧⬛🟨⬜🟫 🔥129 ❌1

Nov 3, 2024: Another good day on Keyword. It’s been a strong week. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 …

Nov 3, 2024: A couple of 4s from the #OldGal and I. Certainly a #YoungPup will score a 3 today… #Wordle 1,233 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 3, 2024: Good morning! May you experience peace today. #MorningMug

Nov 2, 2024: I am nearly a week late posting last week’s message… Philippians

Nov 2, 2024: I think one of the most important things I learned in seminary was to assume a charitable posture toward ideas and concepts that I didn’t agree with. …

Nov 2, 2024: Finally got a perfect on this one! #WordLinx November 2, 2024 “PHOTOGRAPHY” ⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩🟦 🟨⬜🟪🟥🟦🟧🟥🟪 ⬜🟩🟧🟦🟦🟪🟥 ⬜🟥🟨⬜🟪 🔥128 🎉

Nov 2, 2024: Today’s guesswork paid off. Tricky one #Keyword. Very tricky! Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:09 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 …

Nov 2, 2024: The #OldGal got me today with a four. She pounced on the opportunity. Hopefully a #YoungPup has a three. #Wordle 1,232 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ …

Nov 2, 2024: Good morning! May your joy be renewed today. #MorningMug

Nov 1, 2024: If you call your political opponents vermin, you are dehumanizing people who bear the image of God. If you call your political opponents garbage, you …

Nov 1, 2024: Friday lift. #Grit 💪

Nov 1, 2024: WordLinx November 1, 2024 “PARADE” 🟨🟩🟦🟩⬜🟪🟥🟧🟫⬛🔲 ⬜🟪⬛🟨🟩🔳🔳🟫⬛🔲 🟨🟥⬜🟥🟦🟨🟥⬜🟩 ⬜🟦🟥⬜🔲🟧 🔥127 ❌9 Zero chance today. Epic fail this week.

Nov 1, 2024: WordLinx Holiday “HALLOWEEN 🎃” ⬜🟥🟨🟩🟧⬛🟪⬜🟩⬜🟦 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜⬜🟥 🟨🟧🟥🟥⬜🟫 🟦🟨⬛🟧🟫 ❓ 🔥126 ❌6 Maybe I would have fared better if I played this one yesterday?

Nov 1, 2024: WordLinx October 31, 2024 “SAFETY” 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟦🟥 ⬜🟧🟥🟦⬜🟫🟪 🟧🟨⬜🟪🟫⬜ 🟩🟧⬜🟦⬜ 🔥126 ❌13 No shot on yesterday’s puzzle.

Nov 1, 2024: Back on track after yesterday’s debacle. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Nov 1, 2024: Today the #OldGal scored a 4. Another victory for us #YoungPups. #Wordle 1,231 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Nov 1, 2024: Good morning! May you remember those who have helped you become the person you are today on this All Saints Day. #MorningMug

Oct 31, 2024: It looks very Halloween-like outside with the gray overcast skies. 🎃

Oct 31, 2024: "Anger is like an oven; heat without light. Forgiveness is like the moon; light without heat." - James Clear I really like this metaphor.

Oct 31, 2024: That World Series game last night was something else. It had everything imaginable. It was entertaining and captivating. How can you not be romantic …

Oct 31, 2024: Happy Halloween! Tonight is one of my favorite nights of the year. It’s so much fun to see all the neighbors out and about. The joy of neighborhood …

Oct 31, 2024: Good morning! May you only receive treats today. #MorningMug

Oct 31, 2024: Should have known… #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Oct 31, 2024: The #OldGal scored a 4 today. I guess her Halloween magic is depleted… #Wordle 1,230 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Oct 30, 2024: We dispatched the #OldGal today! She scored a 5. #Wordle 1,229 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟩⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Oct 30, 2024: Solid work today! Particularly after so many poor scores recently. #WordLinx October 30, 2024 “GYMNASTICS” 🟨⬜🟩⬜⬜ 🟨⬜🟩🟪🟨 ⬜⬜🟩🟦 🟪🟦🟩⬜ 🔥125 🎉

Oct 30, 2024: Three in a row! #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Oct 30, 2024: Good morning! May you set your mind on whatever is noble today. #MorningMug

Oct 29, 2024: Pastoral Thoughts on Election 2024 We are one week away from an election in the United States. It’s an election that has once again proved to be quite contentious. People are walking …

Oct 29, 2024: WordLinx October 29, 2024 “BOAT” ⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨🟦 ⬜🟩🟪🟪🟩🟦 ⬜🟩🟥🟥⬜ ⬜🟨⬜🟩 🔥124 ❌12 #EpicFail

Oct 29, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Two in a row!

Oct 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,228 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both with 3s today. She just won’t let me win!

Oct 29, 2024: Good morning! May you set your mind on what is true today. #MorningMug

Oct 28, 2024: Monday lift. Starting the week strong. 💪

Oct 28, 2024: #WordLinx October 28, 2024 “TIME” 🟨⬛🟫🔲🟥🔲🟦🔲⬜⬜ ⬛🔲🔳🟫⬜🟦🟩 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟩🟫 🟨⬛🟪🟧🔳🟦🟪 🔥123 ❌1 Not bad with only one mistake. Hopefully, a perfect tomorrow!

Oct 28, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:30 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Can I keep it going all week? That is the …

Oct 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,227 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A five for the #OldGal and there was much rejoicing!

Oct 28, 2024: Good morning! May your week begin by choosing joy. #MorningMug

Oct 27, 2024: Philippians We explore the letter to the Philippians.

Oct 27, 2024: #WordLinx Sunday “MAGIC” 🟧🟥🟦🟫🟥⬛🟫⬛🟧🟨🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟩⬜ 🟦🟨🟥⬜⬜🟩🟪 🟪🟥🟦⬜🟫🟥⬛ 🔥122 🎉 Sunday Funday puzzle was indeed fun!

Oct 27, 2024: #WordLinx October 27, 2024 “DINOSAURS” ⬜🟫🔲🟨🔳🟪🟩🔳🔲🔳⬜⬜ 🟩🟧🟦🟫⬛⬛🟦🟥 ⬜⬜🟧🟫⬛⬛🟦🟥 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟩 ❓ 🔥122 ❌15 That went a direction that I didn’t anticipate and it cost …

Oct 27, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finished the week strong. It took me until …

Oct 27, 2024: Good morning! May you solve your word puzzles in one today. #MorningMug

Oct 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,226 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both score a 3 today. Any #YoungPups with a 2?

Oct 26, 2024: #WordLinx October 26, 2024 “VOLCANOES” ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟨🟩 ⬜🟫🟦🟫⬜🟩 ⬜🟧🟫🟩🟥🟧 🟦⬜🟪🟥🟧 🔥121 ❌8 Blah

Oct 26, 2024: #Keyword | 11 guesses | 1:54 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Epic fail.

Oct 26, 2024: Good morning! May you rest today. #MorningMug

Oct 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,225 6/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got me today with a 5. But, hey, my streak lives. 421 and counting.

Oct 25, 2024: #WordLinx October 25, 2024 “VOLLEYBALL” 🟪🟥⬜🟦⬜ 🟪🟩🟥🟥 ⬜🟨⬜ 🟩🟦🟨 🔥120 ❌1 Sure would have like to spoke this one! But I set it out of bounds.

Oct 25, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:20 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… So frustrating when I don’t follow my strategy. …

Oct 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,224 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yikes. The streak lives. The #OldGal got me today with a 5! Hopefully a #YoungPup comes up …

Oct 25, 2024: Good morning! May you learn something new that inspires you today. #morningmug

Oct 24, 2024: #WordLinx October 24, 2024 “SUSPENSE” ⬜🟪🟨🟥🟫🟦🟧🟩🟨🟩🟥 🟦🟫🟪🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩🟥 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟨🟥⬜🟧 ⬜🟫⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩🟥 🔥119 🎉 There was little suspense for this one. Kind of nice for a …

Oct 24, 2024: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:39 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh. Always tomorrow…

Oct 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,223 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored 4s today. Hopefully, the #YoungPups come up with a 3!

Oct 24, 2024: Good morning! May you be OK with not knowing everything today. #MorningMug

Oct 23, 2024: Tough one today! #WordLinx October 23, 2024 “EXCITEMENT” 🔲⬜🟩🟪🟥🟫🟦🟫🟨🔲 🟧🟪🟧🟫⬜🟪⬛⬜⬜ 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟥 🟫🟦⬜⬛🟦 🔥118 ❌3

Oct 23, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:09 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Started going too fast and made a dumb error. …

Oct 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,222 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored a 5 today. Grateful for the #YoungPups who will no doubt score better …

Oct 23, 2024: Good morning! May you persevere today. #MorningMug

Oct 22, 2024: Perfect day for some college ball!

Oct 22, 2024: #WordLinx October 22, 2024 “BOREDOM” ⬜🟨⬜🔲🟦🟧🟪⬛🟨 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟫🟥⬛🟩🔲🟥⬛ ⬛🟨🟫 ❓ 🔥117 ❌13 The struggle is real lately on these. No shot today.

Oct 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,221 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups!

Oct 22, 2024: Good morning! May you embrace your “why” today. #MorningMug

Oct 22, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:29 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Strong start to the week continues!

Oct 21, 2024: #WordLinx October 21, 2024 “HEAT” ⬜🟪🟥⬜🟪🟧🟫 ⬜🟦⬜🟩🟨🟧⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟦🟪 🟫⬜🟪🟥⬜⬜ 🔥116 ❌11 If you’re going to fail, fail big. 😂😂😂🔥

Oct 21, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:07 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… By slowing down, I got the answer without a …

Oct 21, 2024: #Wordle 1,220 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. Is there a 3 out there #YoungPups?

Oct 21, 2024: Good morning! May you love well this week.

Oct 20, 2024: Today’s message is primarily from Colossians 1:9-14. I briefly hit on Ephesians and Philemon too (though I kept referring to Philemon as Onesimus 😜). …

Oct 20, 2024: Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon The one where we look at the purpose for our rescue. But also, the one where I keep referring to the letter of Onesimus instead of Philemon.

Oct 20, 2024: Grateful to serve these people in Flint, MI.

Oct 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,219 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Starting the week off with a W against the #OldGal and her 4.

Oct 20, 2024: #WordLinx Sunday “MONEY” 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟩🟥 ⬜🟧🟫🟫🟪🟦🟨 ⬜🟧⬜⬜🟨 🟩🟪🟨🟥 🔥115 🎉 The author of this puzzle sure knew what he was doing! 😏

Oct 20, 2024: #WordLinx October 20, 2024 “COLD” ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟦🟪 🟥⬜🟨⬜🟦🟪 ⬜🟨🟧🟧⬜ ⬜🟪🟨🟥🟧 🔥115 ❌2 Two dumb mistakes. I got overconfident. Bleh!

Oct 20, 2024: That’s how you finish a week! #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:16 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… 6 of 8 perfect …

Oct 20, 2024: Good morning! May your soul be refreshed today. #MorningMug

Oct 19, 2024: Amy’s perfect fall day: Hiking at Maybury State Park Parmenter’s Cider Mill for cider and donuts 12 hours of college football beginning with her …

Oct 19, 2024: #Wordle 1,218 6/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The streak lives but the #OldGal scored a 4! She showed me no mercy today.

Oct 19, 2024: #WordLinx October 19, 2024 “GAME” ⬜🟥⬛🔲🟪🟨🔳🟨🔳🟥🟫 🟨🟥🟧🟩🟫🟦⬛🟪🟫🟨 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟨🟪⬜⬜ 🔲🟧⬜⬜⬜🟪 🔥114 🎉 Perfect! Woot!

Oct 19, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 2:52 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Yeehaw!

Oct 19, 2024: Good morning! May you have fun today. #MorningMug

Oct 18, 2024: Watching our favorite ballplayer at SVSU for some fall ball.

Oct 18, 2024: #WordLinx October 18, 2024 “WORDS” 🟨⬜⬜🟩🟨🟦🟦🟪🟥🟧 ⬜🟨🟩🟧🟫⬜🔳⬛🟫🟩 ⬜🟪🟫⬛🟥🔲🔳🟨 🟦⬛🟫🟧🔲 🔥113 🎉 I feel really good about scoring a perfect on this one.

Oct 18, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… At least I did well on the bonus level!

Oct 18, 2024: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 3:11 1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Yikes. My poor week continues.

Oct 18, 2024: #Wordle 1,217 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Sigh. The #OldGal got a 3. I could have had a 2 but chose the wrong closing letter.

Oct 18, 2024: Good morning! May your compassion for the “other” grow today. #MorningMug

Oct 17, 2024: #Wordle 1,216 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with the 5 today!

Oct 17, 2024: #WordLinx October 17, 2024 “SPY” ⬜🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟩🟦 🟫🟨⬜🟫⬜⬛🟦⬜⬛🟩 🟪🟥🟧🟩🟦⬛ ⬜🟨🟥🟥⬜ 🔥112 ❌3 Good one!

Oct 17, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 4:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Could not see it today. Yikes. But, I scored a …

Oct 17, 2024: Good morning! May you grow in wisdom today. #MorningMug

Oct 16, 2024: #Wordle 1,215 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 3 today. She’s crafty! Thankfully, a #YoungPup scored a 2 this morning.

Oct 16, 2024: WordLinx October 16, 2024 “COMMUNICATION” 🟪⬜⬜⬜🟪🟫🟫🟧🟦🟩 🟨🟩🟩🟦⬜🟩⬜🟪 🟥🟪🟫🟫🟨⬜🟪 🟪🟥🟨🟧⬜ 🔥111 🎉 Good bounce back from yesterday’s 14 guess debacle.

Oct 16, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:54 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Whew!

Oct 16, 2024: Good morning! May you challenge your assumptions today. #MorningMug

Oct 15, 2024: Check out this week’s message on the letter to the Galatians… The Gospel

Oct 15, 2024: Galatians This week we explore the letter to the Galatians as we discuss, "The Gospel."

Oct 15, 2024: #WordLinx October 15, 2024 “RUNNING” 🟦🟩⬜⬜🟪🟥🟩🟧🟦 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪⬜🟥⬜ 🟥🟦🟪⬜⬜🟨🟧 🟪🟥🟧🟦 ❓ 🔥110 ❌14 No chance today.

Oct 15, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:53 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Good one Keyword, good one.

Oct 15, 2024: #Wordle 1,214 4/6* 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Dog pile day! The #OldGal dropped a 6, #YoungPups!

Oct 15, 2024: Good morning! May you be kind today. #MorningMug

Oct 14, 2024: #Wordle 1,213 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 That #OldGal also posted a 3. Maybe there’s a 2 out there #YoungPups?

Oct 14, 2024: #WordLinx October 14, 2024 “BASEBALL” ⬜⬜⬜🟪🟩⬜🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟪 ⬜⬜🟨🟨🟪🟩 🟦🟥🟥🟦🟥⬜ 🔥109 🎉 I better have a scored a perfect on this one. 😆

Oct 14, 2024: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:38 2️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Terrible start to the week.

Oct 14, 2024: Good morning! May your week be one marked by joy. #MorningMug

Oct 13, 2024: #WordLinx October 13, 2024 “CAMPING” ⬜⬛🟫⬜⬜🔲🟩⬜ 🟨🟩🟦🟦⬜⬜🟪 🟨🟥🟪🟥🟧🟫 🟧🟩⬜⬛🔲⬜ 🔥108 ❌1 Almost a perfect. But not bad!

Oct 13, 2024: Took a cue from @manton and threw Arc Browser on my iPhone. So far, I like it. Also? Micro.Blog looks really nice in it.

Oct 13, 2024: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 2:36 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Tough way to end the week.

Oct 13, 2024: #Wordle 1,212 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Like Mother like son,the #OldGal also popped a 4 today.

Oct 13, 2024: Good morning! May your day be one of rest. #MorningMug

Oct 12, 2024: #WordLinx October 12, 2024 “TRAVEL” 🟦🟩🟥🟥⬜🟨🟩⬜🟧 🟧🟫🟩🟨🟪🟫⬜🟪 🟥⬜🟦🟦🟩🟦🟪 🟨⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪 🔥107 🎉 Very tricky today! Great words!

Oct 12, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:47 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Tricky but good.

Oct 12, 2024: Good morning! May you find joy in the small things today.

Oct 12, 2024: #Wordle 1,211 2/6* ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I hate wasting a 2 on the same day the #OldGal pops a 2. 😄

Oct 11, 2024: WordLinx October 11, 2024 “BEACH” 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟨🟨🟫🟨 🟥⬜⬜🟫🟪🟩🟧🔲⬜ 🟨🟫🟧🟨⬜⬛🔲🟫 🟨🟦⬛🔲⬜🟫🟥 🔥106 🎉 Perfect scores make me happy. Like at the beach happy.

Oct 11, 2024: Voting from the comfort of my own home is a wonderful thing. I’m grateful for the accessibility to vote in our country.

Oct 11, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:38 | Bonus Level 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The average on the Bonus Level …

Oct 11, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Two days in a row? Let’s go!

Oct 11, 2024: #Wordle 1,210 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A streak killer today. Too many options when a 6 is based on dumb luck. The #OldGal got her …

Oct 11, 2024: Good morning! Choose gratitude today. It’s not easy when things are hard.

Oct 10, 2024: Not ideal. But Saturday we have Skubal on the bump and another Wings game.

Oct 10, 2024: Overwhelmingly beautiful. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1

Oct 10, 2024: What a day for Detroit! #RepDetroit #LGRW

Oct 10, 2024: Game 4, first pitch 6:08. Go Tigers! #RepDetroit

Oct 10, 2024: I really like this cartoon by Mike Lukovich from the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Oct 10, 2024: #Wordle 1,209 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 3. Meh.

Oct 10, 2024: #WordLinx October 10, 2024 “COOKING” 🟪🟩🟨🟪🟥⬜ 🟦🟨🟪🟦🟩 ⬜🟨⬜🟩 🟪🟥⬜⬜ 🔥105 ❌1 Tricky this morning!

Oct 10, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track!

Oct 10, 2024: Good morning! Grace and peace to you today. #MorningMug

Oct 9, 2024: Those gritty Tigers win! One win away from the ALCS! #RepDetroit

Oct 9, 2024: Check out last night’s conversation from Tap Room Tuesday on the Election Process: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: American Reflection Process

Oct 9, 2024: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: American Election Process Tap Room Tuesday, October 8, 2024 The gang got together this week to discuss the American Election process. The opening little discussion was …

Oct 9, 2024: I can’t even begin to describe how excited I am for today’s Tigers game. The weird thing? I am confident that they will win. It’s kind of nice. …

Oct 9, 2024: Playoff lift! #RepDetroit

Oct 9, 2024: #WordLinx October 9, 2024 “HOUSEPLANTS” ⬜🟪🟥🟪⬜⬜🟦🟪 ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟥🟦 🟪🟥⬜🟦 🔥104 🎉 Sometimes, I impress myself.

Oct 9, 2024: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:35 1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… I only have myself to blame. I didn’t use my well …

Oct 9, 2024: #Wordle 1,208 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Dog pile day, #YoungPups! The #OldGal dropped a 6!

Oct 9, 2024: Good morning! May you have a great day! #MorningMug

Oct 8, 2024: Tap Room Tuesday: American Elections out of context: “That’s polishing a turd.” Yup. That’s the post. Man! I know you wish you had been here tonight.

Oct 8, 2024: Hospitals Not Courts I think one of my favorite questions that Jesus is asked in the Gospels is, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners? (Luke 5:30)” …

Oct 8, 2024: WordLinx October 8, 2024 “BOARD GAMES” 🟨🟩🟦⬜🟦🟪 ⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟪⬜🟩🟨 🟨⬜🟪🟪 ❓ 🔥103 ❌5 Very tricky today! Went in a direction I was not anticipating. Well played you …

Oct 8, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:57 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Tried to be too clever by half on this one.

Oct 8, 2024: Wordle 1,207 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A very cool pattern plus a win over the #OldGal who got a 4! How about that?

Oct 8, 2024: Good morning! #LoveWell today my friends.

Oct 7, 2024: I will never understand Social Media Guy who just goes around leaving sarcastic and negative comments on a ton of posts. Would life not be better if …

Oct 7, 2024: LOL 😂 No shot today! So much for the perfect streak… WordLinx October 7, 2024 “CONSTELLATIONS” 🟫🟨🟪⬜🟦🟥🟩🟥🟧 🟨🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟫🟨⬜⬜🟨🟥🟧 🟫⬜⬜🟪🟥🟧 🔥102 ❌7

Oct 7, 2024: Today’s schedule: Coffee and word games Gym Golf with a good friend Tigers at 4:08 Red Wings Opener at 7 A pretty good Monday.

Oct 7, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Strong start to the week!

Oct 7, 2024: #Wordle 1,206 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Winner winner! The #OldGal scored a 5!

Oct 7, 2024: Good morning! May your week begin with a sense of hope.

Oct 6, 2024: WordLinx Sunday “MINECRAFT” 🟨🟩🟦🟦🟪🟦🟩 🟥🟦⬜🟩🟧🟨⬜ 🟥⬜🟧⬜🟦 ⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜ ❓ 🔥101 ❌3 Not bad for having never played.

Oct 6, 2024: WordLinx October 6, 2024 “ASTROLOGY” 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟦 🟥⬜🟪🟥🟩🟧 ⬜🟦🟧🟨🟫 ⬜🟩🟫 🔥101 🎉 This darn near a perfect month so far!

Oct 6, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:55 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Boom!

Oct 6, 2024: #Wordle 1,205 5/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Late playing due to travel today. But, the #OldGal got me with a 4. How did the #YoungPups do?

Oct 6, 2024: Good morning! May you find rest today.

Oct 5, 2024: WordLinx October 5, 2024 “FURNITURE” 🟧🟨🟨⬜⬜⬜🟫⬜⬜ 🟥⬜🟫⬜🟫🟪⬜🟦 🟨🟩🟩🟨⬜🟦🟪 🟥🟦🟧⬜🟪🟫🟩 🔥100 🎉 Fun to have a perfect puzzle when the streak hits 100!

Oct 5, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Such a silly mistake. Ah well, on to tomorrow!

Oct 5, 2024: #Wordle 1,204 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal hung by a thread scoring a 6! Dog pile #YoungPups!!!

Oct 5, 2024: It’s Tigers game day! Go win game one with pitching chaos!!!

Oct 5, 2024: Good morning! May joy abound for you today.

Oct 4, 2024: The girl cousins… They sure have grown up!

Oct 4, 2024: A little rehearsal fun before the big day tomorrow…

Oct 4, 2024: I am so excited to celebrate my nephew’s wedding tomorrow!

Oct 4, 2024: Test. Please ignore.

Oct 4, 2024: #WordLinx October 4, 2024 “GLASSES” 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟦🟧🟩🟨 ⬜⬜⬜🟫🟦🟥🟧🟨 🟦🟫⬜🟪🟥🟦🟪🟨 ⬛🟫⬛⬛🟧🟩🟨 🔥99 🎉 Nailed it!

Oct 4, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:37 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Man! I thought I knew it. Welp, there’s always …

Oct 4, 2024: #Wordle 1,203 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The fours was with us today as the #OldGal also got a 4. How did the #YoungPups do?

Oct 4, 2024: Good morning! I hope you are able to accomplish something on your list today that allows you to rest this weekend.

Oct 3, 2024: #Wordle 1,202 5/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The streak lives but the #OldGal crushed me with a 3!

Oct 3, 2024: WordLinx October 3, 2024 “SPORTS” 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟥🟥🟧 🟩🟪🟦🟫🟧🟪⬜ 🟩⬛🟫🟨🟧⬛🟧 🟪⬜🔲🔲⬜🔲⬜ ❓ 🔥98 👑 Tricky today!

Oct 3, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:33 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Nailed it!

Oct 3, 2024: Good morning! May you give yourself grace today, life is hard.

Oct 2, 2024: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: Qualified Immunity Tap Room Tuesday, October 1, 2024 This past Tuesday evening the crew once again gathered to talk face to face. We had a quality discussion about …

Oct 2, 2024: #WordLinx October 2, 2024 “DESSERT” 🟫⬜🟦🟦🔳🟦🟫⬛🔲🟦 🟫🟥🟪🟫⬛🔲🟦🔳 ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦 🟪🟥🟧🟧🟩🟨⬜ 🔥97 🎉 I am not sure what it says about me that this was the easiest puzzle …

Oct 2, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Woot!

Oct 2, 2024: #Wordle 1,201 4/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 It’s the #OldGal’s birthday today. So, I suppose it’s OK for her to score a tie with a 4 of her own.

Oct 2, 2024: Good morning! May you discover a practice today that helps you rest.

Oct 1, 2024: #Wordle 1,200 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 5 today. How did the #YoungPups do today?

Oct 1, 2024: #WordLinx Holiday “INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY ☕” 🔲🟧⬛⬛⬜🔲🔲🟪🟦🟨 🟥🟫⬛🟩🟥🟫🟫🟨 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟦⬜ ⬜🟥🟧🟦 🔥96 🎉 The holiday puzzle today was more in my wheelhouse. 😂

Oct 1, 2024: #WordLinx October 1, 2024 “FRUIT” ⬛⬜⬜🟥⬛🟥🟧🟧🟫 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟨🟩 🟪⬜🟥🟧🟧🟫 ⬜🟥🟪🟨🟦🟧 ❓ 🔥96 ❌13 Not a great start to October with today’s embarrassing showing. There’s …

Oct 1, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:05 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Honestly, not upset about this one. It was tricky …

Oct 1, 2024: Good morning! I usually post something that begins with, “May you…” but today I have only one thing on my mind… GO TIGERS!

Sep 30, 2024: Stats for September in #WordLinx.. WordLinx September 2024 Completed 38 Avg ❌3.26 ❓12 👑0 🎉10

Sep 30, 2024: #Wordle 1,199 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with the bounce back, 3. Any 2s out there?

Sep 30, 2024: Hit that perfect! WordLinx September 30, 2024 “VEGETABLES” ⬜🟨🟩🟩⬜🟦🟨 ⬜🟧🟪🟥🟫⬜🟦 🟪🟥🟧⬜🟨🟫 ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨🟧 🔥95 🎉

Sep 30, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Got the perfect score, but the time was slow. …

Sep 30, 2024: Good morning! May you have a week marked by peace.

Sep 29, 2024: This morning’s message from Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint. It’s a message about how we are able to maintain the pursuit of reconciliation… …

Sep 29, 2024: 1 & 2 Corinthians We explore briefly 1 and 2 Corinthians.

Sep 29, 2024: The more I reflect on the whole National Daughter and Son day thing, the more gratitude wells up in me. Amy and I set out to raise two quality adults. …

Sep 29, 2024: The Sunday puzzle was challengingly fun! #WordLinx Sunday “WRITE” 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟥🟧🟫 🟨🟫⬛⬜🟫⬛🟩🟫 🟩⬜🟦🟨🟪⬜🟫 🔲🔳🔳🔲🟧🟫 🔥94 ❌2

Sep 29, 2024: #WordLinx September 29, 2024 “SOUNDS” ⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜⬜🟪🟥🟦 🟨🟩🟦🟨🟩🟨 ⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩 🟩⬜⬜🟥 🔥94 ❌5 Feel pretty good about today’s outcome. It was not easy!

Sep 29, 2024: This week’s bonus level is apropos… #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Sep 29, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:22 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finished the week strong! On to the Bonus …

Sep 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,198 2/6* 🟩⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 6 today! Perhaps it’s time for a dog pile #YoungPups!

Sep 29, 2024: Good morning! May you know the joy of reconciliation today.

Sep 28, 2024: WordLinx September 28, 2024 “BASKETBALL” 🟥🟧🟫⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟨🟩🟩🟦🟩🟪 🟫🟥🟦⬜⬜ 🟩🟪🟧🟨⬜ 🔥93 ❌3 This should have been a perfect score but I fat fingered it three times! 🫣

Sep 28, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track today!

Sep 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,197 4/6* 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal finally struggled today with a 5! Let’s see a dog pile #YoungPups!

Sep 28, 2024: Good morning! May you know grace and peace today.

Sep 27, 2024: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: What Makes a Good Citizen? Tap Room Tuesady 9/24/2024 The crew was gathered around some deep fried food and cold beers for a conversation about what makes a good citizen. The …

Sep 27, 2024: He Lives Here When I meet someone new one of the first questionst that I ask them is, “Where are you from?” Where someone is from tells you a lot about them. It …

Sep 27, 2024: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:51 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The national average this morning. Ah well, …

Sep 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,196 3/6* ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored a 3 today. She just keeps killing it!

Sep 27, 2024: Good morning! May you persevere like the Detroit Tigers today.

Sep 26, 2024: We had the absolute best day in #Detroit! I’m grateful to be able to do life with Amy. The Tigers winning was the cherry on top. Dime Store for …

Sep 26, 2024: WordLinx September 26, 2024 “ROCKS” 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟩🟥🟧🟫⬛⬜ 🟪🟩🟧🟫🟪⬜⬛⬜⬜🟦⬜ ⬜⬛🟫🟥🟦🟧🟩 ⬜🟫🟨🟫⬜🟧 ❓ 🔥91 ❌7 Challenging today but quite fun!

Sep 26, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:39 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Yeehaw! Back on track today.

Sep 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,195 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today, again. Yeesh…

Sep 26, 2024: Good morning! May you be kind today.

Sep 25, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:29 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Doh! So close!!!

Sep 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,194 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Any 2s out there in #YoungPup land?

Sep 25, 2024: Good morning! May you feel accomplished today.

Sep 24, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Another good showing!

Sep 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,193 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got me with a 3, but I see the #YoungPups are crushing her with 2s all around! It’s always good …

Sep 24, 2024: Good morning! May you love as one who knows they have been forgiven much.

Sep 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,192 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 as well. Let’s see those threes #YoungPups!

Sep 23, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:32 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Off to a good start to the week!

Sep 23, 2024: Good morning! May you begin the week with the knowledge that there is nothing that can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus. (Romans …

Sep 22, 2024: I think my sermon today on Romans was one of my better ones. Perhaps it will encourage you. Romans 8:31-39

Sep 22, 2024: Romans An overview of the heart of Romans

Sep 22, 2024: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:31 3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… 😂😂 Sometimes you get arrogant and think you see …

Sep 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,191 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a mighty 3 today as well. Is there a #YoungPup with a 2?

Sep 22, 2024: Good morning! May you experience community that encourages your soul today.

Sep 21, 2024: #Wordle 1,190 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another day, another win. The #OldGal dropped a 5 today! #YoungPups, can we sweep?

Sep 21, 2024: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:30 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sure couldn’t see it today.

Sep 21, 2024: Good morning! May you be present to those around you.

Sep 20, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Guessed wrong. Tomorrow we get back to winning.

Sep 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,189 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal came in with a five today! Looks like the #YoungPups will have a good day!!!

Sep 20, 2024: Good morning! May you have fun today.

Sep 19, 2024: Acts We dive into a discussion about the book of Acts.

Sep 19, 2024: You know the leg workout did its job when you fall up the stairs. 😂

Sep 19, 2024: #Wordle 1,188 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal finally struggled! She dropped a 4 and victory is mine (and ours)!

Sep 19, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Bonus level unlocked!

Sep 19, 2024: Good morning! May you know that your friends are here to walk alongside you no matter the circumstance.

Sep 18, 2024: I’m really enjoying this book so far. I think it might make for a good preaching outline. Currently reading: 15 New Testament Words of Life by Nijay …

Sep 18, 2024: The morning moon was epic. 📸

Sep 18, 2024: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: What Qualifies Someone for Public Office Tap Room Tuesday 9/17/24 Once again we gathered together to spend time talking about things that mattered in the Annex of the Tap Room in downtown …

Sep 18, 2024: Party Time! Excellent! I think one of my favorite stories about Jesus is the wedding at Cana in John 2. The whole thing is fantastic. All the little details and the feel …

Sep 18, 2024: #Wordle 1,187 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4. Ugh. She’s tough.

Sep 18, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track today…

Sep 18, 2024: Good morning! May you know the satisfaction of accomplishing something difficult today.

Sep 17, 2024: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 2:34 1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… There’s always tomorrow… 😞

Sep 17, 2024: #Wordle 1,186 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 3 today. I guess weird words are a forte…

Sep 17, 2024: Good morning! May you have your emotions moved today.

Sep 16, 2024: #Wordle 1,185 2/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was crushed today. She scored a 5!

Sep 16, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Starting off on the right foot!

Sep 16, 2024: Good morning! May you be joyful today.

Sep 15, 2024: #Wordle 1,184 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 With her crafty recharge complete, the #OldGal scored a 3! Ouch!!!

Sep 15, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:38 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Overconfidence cost me today.

Sep 15, 2024: Good morning! May you choose community over isolation today.

Sep 14, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 2:23 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… This week’s bonus level was super interesting! …

Sep 14, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:48 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track!

Sep 14, 2024: Good morning! May you see those on the fringes today.

Sep 13, 2024: This morning was stunning.

Sep 13, 2024: #Wordle 1,182 3/6* 🟨🟩⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 3. She’s recharging at her craft retreat.

Sep 13, 2024: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:55 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… My band teacher always said, “If you’re going to …

Sep 13, 2024: Good morning! May you know you are cared for today.

Sep 12, 2024: Make This Place A Home One of my favorite movies is Garden State starring Zach Braff. There is an amazing conversation that takes place between his character, Large and …

Sep 12, 2024: Tap Room Tuesday Out of Context: “Cats are like little crack addicts.” - The ToddFather

Sep 12, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:36 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The streak continues!

Sep 12, 2024: #Wordle 1,181 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is at a retreat this weekend crafting. So she’s super powered! She scored a 3 today as well. …

Sep 12, 2024: Good morning! May you listen today.

Sep 11, 2024: Hey @manton I feel like I remember there being a way to embed a “subscribe” short code for newsletters in Micro.Blog, but perhaps I’m confusing that …

Sep 11, 2024: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: Civility The crew gathered for the first time in over a month in the Tap Room Annex this past Tuesday for the return of Tap Room Tuesday. This little …

Sep 11, 2024: #Wordle 1,180 2/6* ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal couldn’t hang today with my 2! She was only able to conjure a 3. #Boom

Sep 11, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:42 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The streak continues!

Sep 11, 2024: Good morning! Love well today.

Sep 10, 2024: Welcome to the Mess As I look at the landscape of the American church today I see so much that leaves me sad. My social media feeds are flooded with people who are …

Sep 10, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:34 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The perfect week continues!

Sep 10, 2024: #Wordle 1,179 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today as well. Hopefully, there’s a 3 out there for a #YoungPup!

Sep 10, 2024: Good morning! May you choose to be kind today.

Sep 9, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:08 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Off to a good start!

Sep 9, 2024: Good morning! May your Monday not be manic.

Sep 8, 2024: The Gospels Our survey of the Bible continues as we enter the New Testament and look briefly at the four gospels.

Sep 8, 2024: Ezra and Nehemiah We finish our survey of the Old Testament

Sep 8, 2024: #Wordle 1,177 4/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I thought the #OldGal was going to get me today but she dropped a 5, #YoungPups!

Sep 8, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Bounce back for the last of the week!

Sep 8, 2024: Good morning! May you connect in community today.

Sep 7, 2024: It was a great day! The outcome of the game wasn’t what we wanted but the company and laughs and memories made were pretty special. Thanks to Todd …

Sep 7, 2024: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:09 1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finished the week with a thud.

Sep 7, 2024: #Wordle 1,176 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal continues her rise to dominance with a 3 as well. She’s baaaaaack…

Sep 7, 2024: Good morning! May you extend grace as it has been extended to you.

Sep 6, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:55 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The perfect week comes to an end. Oh well! A new …

Sep 6, 2024: #Wordle 1,175 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 today. She is trending now to lower scores. This weekend might be tough. She’s wiley!

Sep 6, 2024: Good morning! May you do what needs done today to rest tomorrow.

Sep 5, 2024: #Wordle 1,174 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal had a busy morning of doctor appointments, so her score just came in. She dropped a 5! Likely due to …

Sep 5, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:31 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The streak continues! I still have a shot at a …

Sep 5, 2024: Good morning! May you choose joy today.

Sep 4, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… I might be butter, cause I’m on a roll!

Sep 4, 2024: #Wordle 1,173 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal just keeps tying me! She scored a 3 today. I can’t seem to best her!

Sep 4, 2024: Good morning! May you be overwhelmed by grace today.

Sep 3, 2024: I’m taking in and enjoying every last bit of these glorious mornings. Soon enough the cold winds will blow and the snow will fall. Until then, the joy …

Sep 3, 2024: #WordLinx September 3, 2024 “DOG” 🟦🟩🟪🟥🟧⬜ 🟦⬜🟩🟪⬜ 🟥⬜⬜🟧 🟨🟩🟨 🔥68 ❌0 Boom!

Sep 3, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… We are off to a good start this week!

Sep 3, 2024: #Wordle 1,172 4/6* 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a four today as well. She is experiencing disappointment with her guessing. I think she’s …

Sep 3, 2024: Good morning! May you choose to pursue the narrow path today.

Sep 2, 2024: Getting it in today. #fitness

Sep 2, 2024: #WordLinx September 2, 2024 “ICE” ⬜🟩🟦🟧🟫🟪🟥 🟫🟧🟫🟧🟩🟪 🟨🟩🟦⬜🟪 🟨🟥⬜⬜⬜ 🔥67 ❌1 Not a bad showing. Those two bottom words were properly tricky.

Sep 2, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Off to a great start this week!!!

Sep 2, 2024: #Wordle 1,171 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The self-proclaimed “puzzle slayer,” the #OldGal, also scored a 3 this morning.

Sep 2, 2024: Good morning. May you feel a deep sense of gratitude today.

Sep 1, 2024: #Wordle 1,170 2/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I beat the #OldGal today like the SEC beats non-conference opponents. She took an L with her 5 today.

Sep 1, 2024: #WordLinx September 1, 2024 “FIRE” 🟪🟥⬜⬜⬜🟨🟦 🟨🟩⬜🟨🟦 🟪🟥🟧🟩🟨 🟪🟥🟧🟦🟨 🔥66 ❌0 WordLinx Holiday “WEDDING 👰🤵💍” ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟥 ⬜🟪🟦🟥🟥 🟨🟩⬜🟦 🟥⬜⬜⬜ 🔥66 ❌2 WordLinx Sunday …

Sep 1, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:37 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Got it!

Sep 1, 2024: Good morning! May your friends make you laugh today.

Aug 31, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:41 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 A bonus round perfect! Yeehaw!!!

Aug 31, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Finally! Geesh

Aug 31, 2024: #Wordle 1,169 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 May the fours be with us! The #OldGal and I tied again.

Aug 30, 2024: We had so much fun celebrating Libby’s 21st in East Lansing today! #GoGreen!

Aug 30, 2024: #Wordle 1,168 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 #OldGal also popped a 3.

Aug 30, 2024: Keyword | 13 guesses | 3:11 1️⃣4️⃣4️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Welp. No shot today. On to tomorrow…

Aug 30, 2024: Good morning! May your day be peaceful today.

Aug 29, 2024: Over the last few months I have had a handful full of people who want me to take sides on political parties. I have made the intentional decision to …

Aug 29, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 2:59 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 😞😞🤷‍♂️ Just couldn’t see it.

Aug 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,167 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a four today. Victory is sweet!

Aug 29, 2024: Good morning! May you cross that one thing off your list that is giving you the most stress.

Aug 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,166 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The wind last night blew away the #OldGal’s cheat codes. She scored a 4. How did the rest of the #YoungPups do?

Aug 28, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:46 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 VERRRRRY slow but perfect.

Aug 28, 2024: Good morning! May you press on today in spite of any circumstances that challenge you.

Aug 27, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Back on the winning track today!

Aug 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,165 4/6* 🟩🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. She’s crafty! What’s that? Yes, she makes a mean quilt!

Aug 27, 2024: Good morning! May you remember that grace abounds.

Aug 26, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:56 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Very tricky today! The national average is 9.2. I am happy with my 7. Tomorrow, we …

Aug 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,164 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal had her streak busted this morning! A resounding victory for the #YoungPups!

Aug 26, 2024: Good morning! May you take joy in the small things today.

Aug 25, 2024: Esther and Daniel We take a look at the writings during the exile.

Aug 25, 2024: Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Joel, and Malachi We explored the post-exilic prophets.

Aug 25, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Had the word guessed wrong. Still, I went 5-2 this week on perfect words. Solid …

Aug 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,163 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 and my streak lives.

Aug 25, 2024: Good morning! May you know the joy of being welcomed into community today.

Aug 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,162 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟨🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5 today!

Aug 24, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Destroyed the Bonus Level this week! Let’s gooo!!!

Aug 24, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:22 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Yeehaw! A strong week continues!

Aug 24, 2024: Good morning! May you find rest today.

Aug 23, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 I feel particularly good about this one with the global average being 8 this …

Aug 23, 2024: Good morning! May you choose to laugh at your circumstances today.

Aug 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,161 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal demolished me today with a 3. Is there a 2 to be had?

Aug 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,160 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today. It’s not looking good for the #YoungPups.

Aug 22, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:33 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Yeehaw! Bonus level unlocked this week.

Aug 22, 2024: Good morning! May you believe the best in those around you today.

Aug 21, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:40 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 I should have trusted my intuition. Next time!

Aug 21, 2024: Good morning! May you hold on to hope today.

Aug 20, 2024: Some days at the coffee shop are quiet, like today. Some days are chaotic. Both have their place. The beauty of showing up and being present is …

Aug 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,158 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today too. She’s crafty!

Aug 20, 2024: Good morning! May today bring you joy.

Aug 20, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Saw it today!

Aug 19, 2024: #Wordle 1,157 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I’ve already seen a 3 from the team so we win again!!!!

Aug 19, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:25 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Finally!!! It’s been so long since I got a perfect score, I wasn’t sure if I …

Aug 19, 2024: Good morning ! May you love well this week.

Aug 18, 2024: #Keyword | 17 guesses | 1:20 2️⃣9️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Zero shot today. Welp. There’s always tomorrow.

Aug 18, 2024: #Wordle 1,156 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 6, keeping her streak alive but once again falling to the #YoungPups!

Aug 18, 2024: Good morning! May you know how much you matter today (this should not be mistaken for how much matter you are 🤪).

Aug 17, 2024: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:29 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Epic fail.

Aug 17, 2024: #Wordle 1,155 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 today. Once again, victory is ours #YoungPups!

Aug 17, 2024: Good morning! May you know peace today.

Aug 16, 2024: I’ve been reflecting a bit today on 15 years of ordained ministry. It’s been harder and better than I could have ever imagined. I think often of the …

Aug 16, 2024: We moved our daughter, Libby, in for her 3rd year at Michigan State yesterday. She’s on a new adventure this year, renting a house with four sorority …

Aug 16, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Ugh!!!! I fat thumbed the fifth letter. 🤬🤬🤬

Aug 16, 2024: #Wordle 1,154 3/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today! Victory is once again ours #YoungPups!

Aug 16, 2024: Good morning! May you extend grace today.

Aug 15, 2024: #Keyword | 11 guesses | 1:50 5️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Zero shot today. ZERO.

Aug 15, 2024: #Wordle 1,153 2/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3. Victory is ours!!!

Aug 15, 2024: Good morning! May you set aside malice and mockery today.

Aug 14, 2024: #Wordle 1,152 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 3 today. Hopefully there’s a a #YoungPup 2 out there!

Aug 14, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finally back on the perfect train.

Aug 14, 2024: Good morning! May you set aside the way of anger today.

Aug 13, 2024: #Wordle 1,151 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also hit a 4 bagger today. I’d say it’s good for par for the two of us. I am glad to see a few …

Aug 13, 2024: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:48 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… A poor showing today. Unforced error on letter …

Aug 13, 2024: Good morning! May you pursue the path of self-control this morning.

Aug 12, 2024: I could not be more proud of these four young men. With men like this on the rise, the future is bright. I am so grateful to be able to play a small …

Aug 12, 2024: #Wordle 1,150 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 5 with the exact same pattern. Must be the DNA.

Aug 12, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:52 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Just couldn’t see it today. Woof.

Aug 12, 2024: Good morning! May you pursue the way of faithfulness today.

Aug 11, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:28 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finished off my best week in this game with 5 …

Aug 11, 2024: #Wordle 1,149 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me today with a 3. But, the streak lives.

Aug 11, 2024: Good morning! May you pursue the way of gentleness today.

Aug 10, 2024: Hanging out a great, new to me, space Sam Hill in Ann Arbor tonight watching a good friend’s band. So much fun!

Aug 10, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:58 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… I am genuinely surprised by this result. I …

Aug 10, 2024: #Wordle 1,148 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I’ve seen at least one 3 from the #YoungPups. Great job!

Aug 10, 2024: Good morning! May you follow the way of goodness today.

Aug 9, 2024: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 0:39 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Woof. Epic fail today. Got locked in a word and …

Aug 9, 2024: Good morning! May you pursue the way of kindness today.

Aug 9, 2024: #Wordle 1,147 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟨⬛🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 3 today. Ugh. Is there a #YoungPup 2?

Aug 8, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Went slow, but got the perfect score. I …

Aug 8, 2024: #Wordle 1,146 4/6* 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today. She is really trying to remind us that she’s the Wordle Queen.

Aug 8, 2024: Good morning ! May you pursue the way of patience today.

Aug 7, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Woot! Back on it.

Aug 7, 2024: Good morning! May you pursue the way of peace today.

Aug 7, 2024: #Wordle 1,145 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Happy Wednesday! The #OldGal popped a 4 and takes the W.

Aug 6, 2024: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:33 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 So close, yet so far away.

Aug 6, 2024: #Wordle 1,144 2/6* 🟩⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A demolishing of the #OldGal and her 4 today!

Aug 6, 2024: God morning! May you pursue the way of joy today.

Aug 5, 2024: #Wordle 1,143 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I tied this morning. Perhaps her grandson boost is already wearing off? He went home on …

Aug 5, 2024: Nahum, Zephaniah, Habbakuk, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah We explore the prophets to pre-Exile Judah.

Aug 5, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Off to a good start this week!

Aug 5, 2024: Good morning! May you pursue the way of love today.

Aug 4, 2024: Struggle bus today… Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:51 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Aug 4, 2024: #Wordle 1,142 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. She’s crafty!

Aug 4, 2024: Good morning! May you experience true communion today.

Aug 3, 2024: Had a blast today at Greenfield Village seeing the 1867 Baseball game. The home team, La Dee Da Baseball Club was originally established in Waterford, …

Aug 3, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Still rolling!

Aug 3, 2024: #Wordle 1,141 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3. This is the last day with her secret weapon. She returns the grandson to Baltimore …

Aug 3, 2024: Good morning! May you do good at all the times you can today.

Aug 2, 2024: Wordle 1,140 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me today with a 4. Ouch.

Aug 2, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Finally! This week has been rough on Keyword.

Aug 2, 2024: Good morning! May you do good in all the places you can today.

Aug 1, 2024: #Wordle 1,139 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal exclaimed, “That was a shot in the dark!” Then sent along her score of a 3!

Aug 1, 2024: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:52 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… There’s always tomorrow…

Aug 1, 2024: Good morning! May you do good in all the places you can today.

Jul 31, 2024: In light of all the conversation surrounding the Opening Ceremony, I would like to open a space to discuss a book, Plowing in Hope by Hegeman. It’s …

Jul 31, 2024: #Wordle 1,138 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 3 today. Sigh.

Jul 31, 2024: Good morning! May you do good by all the means you can today.

Jul 30, 2024: Rugby 7s is fun as heck. I need more of this in my sports rotation.

Jul 30, 2024: Some recommended reading for the Christian seeking to understand how to engage the cultural moment: Christ and Culture by Niehbur Plowing in Hope by …

Jul 30, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:56 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Just couldn’t see it.

Jul 30, 2024: #Wordle 1,137 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5 today!!! Perhaps too much fun with her grandsons has her distracted.

Jul 30, 2024: Good morning! May you seek to do all the good you can today.

Jul 29, 2024: I introduced my sweet wife, Amy, Frita Batidos in downtown Ann Arbor tonight. It’s a cute little Cuban street food restaurant. We got a chorizo Frita, …

Jul 29, 2024: The narrow path is to hold onto conviction and extend overwhelming grace. To withhold conviction or grace is the wide path, no, the wide ditches on …

Jul 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,136 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal couldn’t hang today and only scored a 4! Boom.

Jul 29, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:27 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… I had the wrong intuition on this one. 😂

Jul 29, 2024: Good morning! May you act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God this week.

Jul 28, 2024: This morning’s sermon… open.spotify.com/show/1v4F…

Jul 28, 2024: Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah We explore the core theme of the pre-Assyrian exile prophets.

Jul 28, 2024: There have been many folks who are quite upset about a particular moment in the Olympics Opening Ceremony. Initially, I admit, I was a bit taken back. …

Jul 28, 2024: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:48 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Not a great showing. But not terrible either.

Jul 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,135 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Perhaps a #YoungPup will come through with a 3!

Jul 28, 2024: Good morning! May you choose connection and community today.

Jul 27, 2024: When a person de-humanizes their political opponent they are at great danger of becoming the very thing they despise. In all things, pursue the way of …

Jul 27, 2024: Today was a good redemption day after yesterday’s L. Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:16 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 …

Jul 27, 2024: Good morning! May you put away grudges and offer grace.

Jul 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,134 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal demolished me today with a 3! Yikes! Have a great Saturday!

Jul 26, 2024: My happy place.

Jul 26, 2024: The streak is over. Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:03 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Jul 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,133 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal somehow got a 4, even with that adorable grandson hanging out. Perhaps she was distracted?

Jul 26, 2024: Good morning! May all your clouds have silver linings.

Jul 25, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 The streak continues!

Jul 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,132 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 It’s going to be tough today! The #OldGal popped a 3 too. She is being powered by one of her grandsons…

Jul 25, 2024: Good morning! May you see the divine in your neighbor today.

Jul 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,131 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3! Yikes!

Jul 24, 2024: This week, I qualified for the bonus level! Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 It’s fun when you just “see” it.

Jul 24, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 On a little run now…

Jul 24, 2024: Good morning! May you know that you are pretty dang awesome.

Jul 23, 2024: What are some of your foundational principles? For me, integrity is crucial.

Jul 23, 2024: Over the last few months, I’ve been a bit lax with eating. I needed a season of recovery after a 120lb weight cut. Today, I am starting a new season …

Jul 23, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:12 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Some days you just see it!

Jul 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,130 6/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5 today. She has already been smashed by the team! Thankfully, because …

Jul 23, 2024: Good morning! May you love well today.

Jul 22, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:23 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Boom!

Jul 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,129 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 My solve was good, but not good enough. The #OldGal scores a 3 today as well. Perhaps we have a two out there …

Jul 22, 2024: Good morning! May you hold on to hope today.

Jul 21, 2024: Job, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes The foundation of wisdom

Jul 21, 2024: #Wordle 1,128 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today and reminded me that she will always be older and wiser than I.

Jul 21, 2024: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:38 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Tricky tricky!

Jul 21, 2024: Good morning! May you find joy in community today.

Jul 20, 2024: Keyword | 11 guesses | 0:41 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… When you think you already hit a letter and you …

Jul 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,127 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored 4 today. Hopefully, there’s a 3 out there #YoungPups.

Jul 20, 2024: Good morning! May you choose friendship over isolation today.

Jul 19, 2024: #Wordle 1,126 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a 3. Blah.

Jul 19, 2024: Ugh. I hate when I can’t “see” it. Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:19 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

Jul 19, 2024: Good morning! May today be a day of joy for you.

Jul 18, 2024: #Wordle 1,125 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Victory is once again ours! The #OldGal dropped a five today.

Jul 18, 2024: Good morning! May you seek wisdom not simply information today.

Jul 18, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:33 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Yeehaw!

Jul 17, 2024: #Wordle 1,124 2/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3. It was good. But not good enough.

Jul 17, 2024: Keyword | 9 guesses | 1:09 1️⃣4️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Oops. Not a good showing today. 😞

Jul 17, 2024: Good morning! May you extend kindness to those around you.

Jul 16, 2024: #Wordle 1,123 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4! Victory is ours!

Jul 16, 2024: Kings and Chronicles Actions really do have consequences.

Jul 16, 2024: Psalms and Lamentations The poetry of the people of God

Jul 16, 2024: 1 & 2 Samuel Do you really want a king?

Jul 16, 2024: Judges and Ruth Is the law good?

Jul 16, 2024: Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Numbers We explore the law in Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Numbers.

Jul 16, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:37 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Not bad. Not great.

Jul 16, 2024: Good morning! May you not take yourself too seriously today.

Jul 15, 2024: #Wordle 1,122 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 4 today. How did we do #YoungPups?

Jul 15, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:31 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… So close!

Jul 15, 2024: Good morning! May your favorite band stay together this week. (h/t Dave Rose for this morning’s sentiment)

Jul 14, 2024: We had an amazing day on Friday up at Mackinac Island.

Jul 14, 2024: #Wordle 1,121 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 on a tough word. Is there a possible #YoungPup 3 out there?

Jul 14, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:54 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Slow but perfect. Very satisfying outcome.

Jul 14, 2024: Good morning! May you connect with community today.

Jul 13, 2024: #Wordle 1,120 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟩 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I’ve been away from my phone at Lake Michigan all day. The #OldGal scored a 3!

Jul 13, 2024: Keyword | 10 guesses | 0:40 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣4️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Got me good today. There’s always tomorrow…

Jul 13, 2024: Good morning! May you create rest and relaxation for yourself today.

Jul 12, 2024: #Wordle 1,119 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal annihilated me this morning with a 4! But, my streak lives.

Jul 12, 2024: Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:25 3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… I could not come up with the first letter to make …

Jul 12, 2024: Good morning! May your morning beverage make you smile.

Jul 11, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:28 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Another solid outing today!

Jul 11, 2024: #Wordle 1,118 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today. I’m bewildered by her ability.

Jul 11, 2024: Good morning! May you recognize your value, today.

Jul 10, 2024: #Wordle 1,117 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scores a 4 today. Victory is ours!

Jul 10, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:48 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Boom!

Jul 10, 2024: Good morning! May you not “should” on yourself today.

Jul 9, 2024: #Wordle 1,116 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal whooped me today with a 4, but the #YoungPups had multiple 3s! Teamwork makes the dream …

Jul 9, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Crushed it today!

Jul 9, 2024: Good morning! May you know you matter today.

Jul 8, 2024: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:46 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… A couple of mistakes but not bad.

Jul 8, 2024: #Wordle 1,115 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored… X/6! Happy win day for the #YoungPups!

Jul 8, 2024: Good morning! May you love your neighbor as yourself today.

Jul 7, 2024: #Wordle 1,114 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 4. Hopefully, a #YoungPup was able to 3 this one!

Jul 7, 2024: Good morning! May you know the joy of being known today.

Jul 7, 2024: Keyword | 12 guesses | 1:37 5️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… You win today Keyword! Great word.

Jul 6, 2024: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:34 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… A good tricky word!

Jul 6, 2024: Good morning! May you choose contentment today.

Jul 6, 2024: #Wordle 1,113 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Fives for me and the #OldGal today

Jul 5, 2024: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Tricky little word today.

Jul 5, 2024: #Wordle 1,112 3/6* 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today as well! Hopefully, there’s a 2 out there in #YoungPup land…

Jul 5, 2024: Good morning! May you do something today that removes stress from your life.

Jul 4, 2024: I got to play golf with my nephew, Kyle today. He’s become such a quality man. What a privilege that he wanted to hang out!

Jul 4, 2024: Hey #YoungPups! On July 3, the #OldGal scored a 3! Did anyone beat her?

Jul 4, 2024: #Wordle 1,111 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today! #YoungPups, the day is ours!

Jul 4, 2024: Good morning! May you experience gratitude in the face of whatever circumstances you may encounter today.

Jul 3, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:40 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Seems to be my pattern. Not quite perfect but pretty quick.

Jul 3, 2024: Good morning! May you embrace today with great enthusiasm!

Jul 2, 2024: #Wordle 1,109 4/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 too. How’d the #YoungOups fair today?

Jul 2, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:35 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Nearly perfect.

Jul 2, 2024: Good morning! May you hold on to perspective today.

Jul 1, 2024: #Wordle 1,108 5/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Rejoice #YoungPups! You have vanquished the #OldGal even though I have not, she scored 5 today.

Jul 1, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… I’m on a bit of a roll! Two perfect solves in a …

Jul 1, 2024: Good morning! May you begin your week with a sense of purpose.

Jun 30, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 I did it!!! 😁

Jun 30, 2024: #Wordle 1,107 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 today as well. I am confident that team #YoungPup will come away with a …

Jun 30, 2024: Good morning! May today be one filled with laughter and friends.

Jun 29, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:15 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Great time, nearly perfect.

Jun 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,106 5/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The results are in and the #OldGal dropped a 5! So her and I tied, but the #YoungPups are out here …

Jun 29, 2024: Good morning! May you do something that makes you happy today.

Jun 28, 2024: Keyword | 10 guesses | 0:36 4️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Got me today. Tomorrow will be mine!

Jun 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,105 6/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal brought it with a 5 today. She crushed me, but I see multiple #YoungPups with …

Jun 28, 2024: Good morning! Choose to love well today.

Jun 27, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:39 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Under the average on guesses and a solid time. I will take it!

Jun 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,104 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 today! I have to believe a #YoungPup will find a 3 or better.

Jun 27, 2024: Good morning! May you do the hard thing you’ve been putting off, today.

Jun 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,103 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal must be butter cause she’s on a roll, another 3 for her today! Will a #YoungPup come through with a 2 …

Jun 26, 2024: Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:02 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 It didn’t click today.

Jun 26, 2024: Good morning! May you hold firm to commitments made today.

Jun 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,102 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3! Any #YoungPups with a 2?

Jun 25, 2024: Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:26 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Fast, but loads of guesses. 😆

Jun 25, 2024: Good morning! May you find courage to do that hard thing you’ve been putting off, today.

Jun 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,101 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a… FIVE! Huge victory today for the #YoungPups. Could there be a sweep on the horizon.

Jun 24, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Some days it clicks. Mondays must be easier than other days of the week.

Jun 24, 2024: Good morning! May you know that your worth inherent, not earned.

Jun 23, 2024: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:38 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Strong showing today!

Jun 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,100 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I am confident in the #YoungPups to get a win today!

Jun 23, 2024: Good morning! I hope you experience community and connection today.

Jun 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,099 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped another 3 today as well! Hopefully a #YoungPup can score a 2!

Jun 22, 2024: Good morning! May your day be filled with laughter.

Jun 21, 2024: The value of Micro Blog continues to increase with the addition of auto posting to Threads!

Jun 21, 2024: Good morning! May you experience joy today.

Jun 20, 2024: This Cardinals/Giants game at Rickwood Field is excellent. The stories and history of baseball being shared is worth the watch.

Jun 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,097 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped another 3 today! Thankfully, @jswright61@ruby.social got a 2!

Jun 20, 2024: Good morning! May you accomplish something today that makes you smile.

Jun 19, 2024: #Wordle 1,096 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped another 3 today! She’s on a roll.

Jun 19, 2024: Good morning! May you choose peace today.

Jun 18, 2024: #Wordle 1,095 5/6* 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me today with a resounding 3!

Jun 18, 2024: Good morning! May you choose to live in the moment today.

Jun 17, 2024: Good morning! May you begin your week with a sense of contentment.

Jun 17, 2024: #Wordle 1,094 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was the destroyer of worlds today with a 3!

Jun 16, 2024: #Wordle 1,093 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal tried really hard today. She made an effort. It’s just that her effort wasn’t good enough, she got a …

Jun 16, 2024: Good morning! May you know the joy of community today.

Jun 15, 2024: #Wordle 1,092 3/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Big wins today! The #OldGal dropped a 5 and I’ve seen threes from other #YoungPups! Let’s goooooo!

Jun 15, 2024: Good morning! May you simply enjoy today.

Jun 14, 2024: #Wordle 1,091 2/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was confident today but fell short with a 3. #YoungPups, victory is ours!

Jun 14, 2024: Good morning! May you be bold as necessary and as kind as possible today.

Jun 13, 2024: #Wordle 1,090 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 3! Booooooo

Jun 13, 2024: Good morning! May you experience the joy of friendship today.

Jun 12, 2024: #Wordle 1,089 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was demolished and sent on her way. She got a 5! 😂😂

Jun 12, 2024: Good morning! May you know that your presence matters.

Jun 11, 2024: #Wordle 1,088 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 too. Hopefully a #YoungPup pops a 3!

Jun 11, 2024: Good morning ! May you find meaning and purpose in your work today.

Jun 10, 2024: #Wordle 1,087 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 5! Surely a #YoungPup or two will come through with a 4…

Jun 10, 2024: Good morning! May you practice kindness to yourself and others today.

Jun 9, 2024: #Wordle 1,086 4/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a stair step 5! #YoungPups are on to victory!!! Maybe we will sweep her today.

Jun 9, 2024: Good morning! May you choose community today

Jun 8, 2024: Super fun walk with my wife, Amy, today. We did 12 miles in just over three hours.

Jun 8, 2024: #Wordle 1,085 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3! Can a #YoungPup pop a 2???

Jun 8, 2024: Good morning! May you do something restful today.

Jun 7, 2024: Fridays are quickly becoming one of my favorite days of the week. I think they are the most restful for me.

Jun 7, 2024: #Wordle 1,084 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟨🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4. I believe that a #YoungPup will score a 3!

Jun 7, 2024: Good morning! May you love well today.

Jun 6, 2024: #Wordle 1,083 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 and crushed me today. She is in Maryland visiting grandchildren so her powers …

Jun 6, 2024: Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy.

Jun 5, 2024: If you’re into sermons, check out my latest: Genesis

Jun 5, 2024: Genesis We explore the main theme of Genesis.

Jun 5, 2024: #Wordle 1,082 4/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is with her grandchildren this week. I expect we will continue to see her scores drop, this …

Jun 5, 2024: Good morning! May you know peace today in the midst of whatever stress you might be facing.

Jun 4, 2024: #Wordle 1,081 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 6 today! #YoungPups taste that victory!!!

Jun 4, 2024: Good morning! May you experience care and love today from those that matter most to you.

Jun 3, 2024: #Wordle 1,080 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A typo in word 2 cost me. The #OldGal also got a 4. I am confident the #YoungPups will score a 3 today.

Jun 3, 2024: Good morning! May you start your week with a sense of joy.

Jun 2, 2024: #Wordle 1,079 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5 today! #YoungPups, victory is OURS!

Jun 2, 2024: Good morning! May you rest today.

Jun 1, 2024: #Wordle 1,078 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 as well. Hopefully a three is out there for the #YoungPups!

Jun 1, 2024: Good morning! May you find restoration today.

May 31, 2024: #Wordle 1,077 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3! What?! #YoungPups unite!!!

May 31, 2024: Good morning! May you extend mercy to your enemies today.

May 30, 2024: #Wordle 1,076 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 5. So, the #YoungPups take the day with our numerous 4s!

May 30, 2024: Good morning! May you be fully present wherever you are today.

May 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,075 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal matched me with a 4. I wonder if a #YoungPup can come up with a magical 3?

May 29, 2024: Good morning! May you know that grace abounds today.

May 28, 2024: MLB Umpires should all be mic’ed up and mic on when talking to managers on challenges. It would be fascinating for the fans to hear the discussion.

May 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,074 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4! She must have had too much fun yesterday on Memorial Day quilting.

May 27, 2024: Tell me you live in Michigan without telling me you live in Michigan. It’s Memorial Day and it’s cold and windy. Last week it was all 80°+ all week!

May 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,073 2/6* ⬛🟨🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 2 today! That’s two ties in a row. Thought for sure I would get her today.

May 27, 2024: Good morning! Today is Memorial Day and we remember the ones who sacrificed their lives so we might have the freedoms we enjoy today. May you be …

May 26, 2024: If you like listening to sermons, perhaps you willl like mine from this morning… Why Does the Bible Matter?

May 26, 2024: Why Does the Bible Matter? // 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We continues our “Summer of Scripture” with a conversation about “why” the Bible matters.

May 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,072 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I tied the #OldGal today. She also got a 4. I am sure she is laying a trap…

May 26, 2024: Good morning! May you embrace community and connection today.

May 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,071 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal fell short today with a 4! Have a great Saturday #YoungPups!

May 25, 2024: Good morning! May you create some time to re-create today.

May 24, 2024: Good morning! May you choose joy today.

May 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,070 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today. She’s one tough old bird!

May 23, 2024: The new micro.blog iOS app update is pretty slick. Well done @manton.

May 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,069 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 That #OldGal got a 4! Victory is ours #YoungPups!

May 23, 2024: Good morning! May you be the best version of yourself today.

May 22, 2024: I’m starting to play a lot of golf. I was able to get an annual pass at our local public course seven minutes from my house. I walk the course and …

May 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,068 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 ⬛🟨🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4. She is wiley!

May 22, 2024: I’m getting bettbetterer at this! Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑

May 22, 2024: Good morning! May your day be filled with joy.

May 21, 2024: If you’re into sermon listening, here’s the latest… What is the Bible?

May 21, 2024: What is the Bible? // 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We are beginning a series of messages on the Bible. We begin with, what is the Bible?

May 21, 2024: #Wordle 1,067 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 5 today. She is baiting us #YoungPups!

May 21, 2024: I’m not buying this one. Broke down and had to use a hint. Strands #79 “At the bar” 🔵💡🔵🔵 🔵🔵🟡🔵 🔵

May 21, 2024: I’m improving at this game. Should have been a perfect score but I made an unforced error. 😂 Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:29 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play …

May 21, 2024: Good morning! May you allow yourself to be challenged to grow today.

May 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,066 5/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored 3 today. It’s not surprising using after all the winning she’s allowed the …

May 20, 2024: Good on time, poor on execution. Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:17 3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…

May 20, 2024: Good morning! May you love well this week.

May 19, 2024: Sunday funday! Wow! Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:11 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑

May 19, 2024: Wordle 1,065 6/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 6! I am confident in team #YoungPup to save the day.

May 18, 2024: Wordle 1,064 5/6* 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both with 5s! Streaks live!

May 18, 2024: Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:21 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… This game is my nemesis. I feel pretty good when I …

May 18, 2024: Good morning! May you create an opportunity to have fun and make a memory today.

May 17, 2024: Wordle 1,063 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3! It’s because she got recharged with grandson time yesterday. Not fair!

May 17, 2024: Good morning! May you find some closure today.

May 16, 2024: #Wordle 1,062 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 6! She is spending time with a grandson today so she will be recharged tomorrow.

May 16, 2024: Good morning! May your day be all you want it to be.

May 15, 2024: I was thinking abiut my user experience with micro.blog and I think one of the things that I would really like to see added is the ability to create …

May 15, 2024: #Wordle 1,061 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Unsurprisingly, the #OldGal scored a 3 today as well. We need a #YoungPup to come through with a 2!

May 15, 2024: Good morning! May you know that your life has impact beyond what you see.

May 14, 2024: #Wordle 1,060 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal defeated me today with a 4! Good on her. I am confident there will be multiple #YoungPup …

May 14, 2024: Good morning! May you be aware of the good that is all around you today.

May 13, 2024: If you are into sermon listening, here’s the final installment from my series on the Sermon on the Mount… ordinary jesus: acta non verba // Matthew …

May 13, 2024: ordinary jesus: acta non verba // Matthew 7:21-29 We wrap up our series on the Sermon on the Mount

May 13, 2024: Good morning! May you have a great day even if you spill the coffee.

May 13, 2024: #Wordle 1,059 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also pulled a 3! She’s a spicy one today.

May 12, 2024: #Wordle 1,058 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I knew the #OldGal would get it in 3 today and she did. Perhaps a #YoungPup can find a 2!

May 12, 2024: Good morning! May you connect with an authentic community today.

May 11, 2024: Nostr intrigues me. Does anyone know of an iOS app for it with working notifications?

May 11, 2024: #Wordle 1,057 4/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 4 today! She’s back on the prowl with her wiley ways.

May 11, 2024: Good morning! May you create an opportunity for laughter today.

May 10, 2024: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:56 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Not great. This is more the usual. 😂😂

May 10, 2024: #Wordle 1,056 2/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a solid showing, but she failed today with a 4! Victory is ours #YoungPups!

May 10, 2024: Good morning! May you find some closure today on something that’s been hanging over your head.

May 9, 2024: This game has been a consistent struggle for me. But today, I knocked it out of the park! Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:12 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play …

May 9, 2024: #Wordle 1,055 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Today was a difficult solve. Thankfully, the #OldGal struggled and wa a happy to keep her streak with …

May 9, 2024: Good morning! May you accomplish something on your to-do list that will allow your mind to relax today.

May 8, 2024: #Wordle 1,054 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I thought I would get her today, but that #OldGal wasn’t messing aroundd and pulled a 3!

May 8, 2024: Good morning! May you know the joy of good friends today.

May 7, 2024: #Wordle 1,053 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another day. Another 6. The #OldGal dropped a 5. Such a frustrating day. Hopefully a #YoungPup …

May 7, 2024: Good morning! May you create opportunities for joy today.

May 6, 2024: If you’re into sermon listening, you can check out my message from Sunday… ordinary jesus - no shortcuts // Matthew 7:13-20

May 6, 2024: ordinary jesus - no shortcuts // Matthew 7:13-2” We take a look at what Jesus has to say about shortcuts to spiritual growth.

May 6, 2024: #Wordle 1,052 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal lured me into overconfidence and then crushed me. She dropped a 3 this morning!

May 6, 2024: Good morning! May you love well today.

May 5, 2024: Good morning! May you be present with those you love today.

May 5, 2024: #Wordle 1,051 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟨🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is sandbagging again with a 6! She’s setting us up. Have a great Sunday #YoungPups!

May 4, 2024: Happy Star Wars Day. To all who celebrate, “May the 4th be with you!”

May 4, 2024: Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy.

May 4, 2024: #Wordle 1,050 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟩 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The streak lives! But the #OldGal crushed like the bug I am by dropping a 3!

May 3, 2024: #Wordle 1,049 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4! Her losing streak is growing. This is good!

May 3, 2024: Good morning! May you be willing to zig when the world wants you to zag.

May 2, 2024: Good morning! May you embrace joy and gratitude today.

May 2, 2024: #Wordle 1,048 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5. Her streak lives but her defeats continue!

May 1, 2024: #Wordle 1,047 2/6* 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 today! The pollen count must be the reason.

May 1, 2024: Good morning! May you recognize the small joys today. #MorningMug

Apr 30, 2024: Oh Tigers, you devious devils that give me hope and then make me feel silly for the hope.

Apr 30, 2024: I think one of my favorite parts of the Micro.Blog user experience is that it doesn’t show boosts. It really helps me see who is creating. They have …

Apr 30, 2024: Hey @Mtt and @manton I am still seeing the <- -more- -> tag pop in my newsletters. Any thoughts on how to avoid that?

Apr 30, 2024: Good morning! May you be fully present today. #MorningMug 📷

Apr 30, 2024: #Wordle 1,046 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is toying with me, she got a 4 as well. Kind of a “here feel good about yourself” kind of move… …

Apr 29, 2024: If you have ever wondered if hockey is a sport you might enjoy watching, turn on ESPN and watch this Florida/Tampa Bay game. It’s so good! #NHL #HNOM …

Apr 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,045 6/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scores a 4 today. The only good thing I can say is that the streak lives because it …

Apr 29, 2024: Good morning! As we begin a new week, may gratitude be ever with you. #MorningMug

Apr 28, 2024: I got the the sermon published in record time this week. If you’re into that kind of thing, here it is: ordinary jesus: a simple rule // Matthew …

Apr 28, 2024: ordinary jesus: a simple rule // Matthew 7:7-12 We take a look at being direct with God

Apr 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,044 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. Could a #YoungPup grab a 2? Happy Sunday!

Apr 28, 2024: Good morning! May you know the joy of a loving community today.

Apr 27, 2024: Saginaw Valley State University are the regular season baseball GLIAC Champs!

Apr 27, 2024: There’s just something good about working out, for me. It just makes me feel good.

Apr 27, 2024: Good morning! May today be a joyful adventure! #MorningMug

Apr 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,043 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also got a 4. I am confident that Team #YoungPup can come through with a victory.

Apr 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,042 3/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 and has now lost two days in a row! She’s planning something.

Apr 26, 2024: Anyone else feel like sometimes Connections tries too hard? Connections Puzzle #320 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟪🟪🟪🟦 🟪🟦🟦🟦 🟦🟪🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟦

Apr 26, 2024: Good morning! May you do something that brings you joy today. #MorningMug

Apr 25, 2024: I got to play golf with a good friend today. Life is good!

Apr 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,041 2/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I got to golf with a friend this morning. So, I’m just now getting to the games. The #OldGal dropped a 3, but she has …

Apr 25, 2024: Every morning when I make my coffee I see this little reminder. May you love well today. #MorningMug

Apr 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,040 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3. She is unmerciful.

Apr 24, 2024: Good morning! May you create some peace in your life today. #MorningMug

Apr 23, 2024: I am finding the biggest difference between Micro Blog/Mastodon/Bluesky and Threads is the lack of bot activity on the former and the overwhelming bot …

Apr 23, 2024: What are some questions that you’re wrestling with in regards to faith or religion or spirituality or Christianity? I need some writing inspiration …

Apr 23, 2024: Do you ever get the sense that people just like being upset?

Apr 23, 2024: Good morning! May you find joy in on your work today and see it as a gift. #MorningMug

Apr 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,039 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is on a heater! She dropped a 3 as well. Oh dear #YoungPups, we need a 2 to end this win streak she’s …

Apr 22, 2024: A couple weeks ago I had one of “those” weeks in ministry where real life was more important than the virtual. I broke my streak of writing. It also …

Apr 22, 2024: I just uploaded four messages to the Acts 13 Network podcast feed. If you’re into sermons, I’d be honored if you give them a listen. Also? I think …

Apr 22, 2024: ordinary jesus: pearls before pigs //Matthew 7:1-6 To judge or not to judge…

Apr 22, 2024: ordinary jesus: choosing god worship //Matthew 6:19-34 What happens to our lives when we choose God worship?

Apr 22, 2024: The Great Reconciliation // Colossians 1:15-23 It’s Easter!

Apr 22, 2024: ordinary jesus: ordinary rewards // Matthew 6:5-18 A conversation about getting what we deserve… well sort of…

Apr 22, 2024: Good morning! May your week start well. #MorningMug

Apr 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,038 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟨⬛🟨🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 2! What in the world?! Now I’m a bit annoyed.

Apr 21, 2024: #Wordle 1,037 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal didn’t complete the puzzle today! Wins all around #YoungPups!

Apr 21, 2024: Good morning! May you choose community today. #MorningMug

Apr 20, 2024: Across from our hotel was a lovely park with a fun trail. Plus we got this view from the top of a rather large hill.

Apr 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,036 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also got a 4. Quite the slap in the fact after our 1s yesterday. 😂

Apr 20, 2024: Good morning! May you take a moment to breathe today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 19, 2024: Hitting’ frozen ropes. 🥶

Apr 19, 2024: #Wordle 1,035 1/6* 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yeah! My starting word came in handy today. Sadly, the #OldGal’s did too as she scored an elusive 1 as well. #YoungPups we …

Apr 19, 2024: Good morning! May you accomplish what needs accomplished today so you can rest this weekend. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 18, 2024: This Tigers game is crazy!

Apr 18, 2024: Flash Cold Brew from Vertex Coffee in Ypsilanti, MI. So yum!

Apr 18, 2024: Good morning! May you allow others to enter deeply into your life today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 18, 2024: #Wordle 1,034 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 That #OldGal got a 3 today. She defeated me with ease. Perhaps the #YoungPups will come through with a 2!

Apr 17, 2024: Good morning! May you have a day filled with laughter. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 17, 2024: #Wordle 1,033 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I’m a little embarrassed by the 3 today. The #OldGal dropped a 5. The #YoungPups shall dominate today, methinks.

Apr 16, 2024: There’s just something g wonderful about sitting in the garage on a sunny day enjoying a good book and pipe.

Apr 16, 2024: Good morning! May you find time to reflect on all the good in your life today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 16, 2024: #Wordle 1,032 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal left the door open for a #YoungPup by also getting a 4. I just couldn’t take advantage. Perhaps …

Apr 15, 2024: Lucas. Raymond.

Apr 15, 2024: In 2012 my son won MLB’s Breaking Boundaries essay contest and got to spend a day with Sharon Robinson, Jackie Robinson’s daughter. Today is Jackie …

Apr 15, 2024: It’s always good to get out and swing the sticks with Dad.

Apr 15, 2024: #Wordle 1,031 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal bounced back big today with a 3! Did any #YoungPups score a 2?

Apr 15, 2024: Good morning! May you practice contentment this week. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 14, 2024: Good morning! You know the joy of being in community with others who love you today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 14, 2024: #Wordle 1,030 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Today the #OldGal took pity and only got a 5! Rejoice #YoungPups for we shall have many victories.

Apr 13, 2024: How about them Detroit Red Wings!?

Apr 13, 2024: #Wordle 1,029 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Traveling today! But got it done. The #OldGal scored a 4! I know @OldTallGuy@universeodon.com scored a 2! Young …

Apr 12, 2024: Live music is bomb. Live music when it’s your nephew making his public debut? Electric.

Apr 12, 2024: Good morning! May your Friday be one where you experience contentment. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 12, 2024: #Wordle 1,028 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me like the bug I am. She rolled in this morning with a 4.

Apr 11, 2024: Hillsdale College’s new baseball facility is absolutely stunning. The video board in right field is really cool. It was fun to see how they leveraged …

Apr 11, 2024: #Wordle 1,027 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟨🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is out here tying me at every turn. She got a 4 today. Also? My guesses made a cool picture.

Apr 11, 2024: Good morning! May you remember that even things that we don’t necessarily think are good, like rain, bring about beauty. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 10, 2024: The Twins city connect uniforms are sweet.

Apr 10, 2024: Finished reading: Following Jesus by N. T. Wright 📚 I’m excited to share some quotes and notes from this little book. It is an excellent read!

Apr 10, 2024: There’s something lovely about sitting on my patio in the sun, smoking a nice pipe of Arrowhead tobacco, listening to music, writing, and reading. …

Apr 10, 2024: I think Micro Blog is back to updating properly. so this is a test.

Apr 10, 2024: Good morning! May you create opportunities for joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 10, 2024: #Wordle 1,026 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal keeps on tying me! She got a 4 too. I am sure someone from team #YoungPup will come through …

Apr 9, 2024: I need to write some stuff. But, I am so not feeling it. I suppose that ther are times when you need to persevere regardless of your feelings. Right?

Apr 9, 2024: Good morning! May you #lovewell today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 9, 2024: #Wordle 1,025 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both bounce back with 3s today. Hopefully the #YoungPups can pull a 2.

Apr 8, 2024: #Wordle 1,024 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Tough day for the Rose household with both the #OldGal and I dropping fives.

Apr 8, 2024: Good morning! May you know the love that provides strength and endurance today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 7, 2024: There’s nothing quite like spending a day with your daughter. Her sorority put on a fantastic Dad/Daughter day!

Apr 7, 2024: #Wordle 1,023 3/6* ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 3 today as well! She’s really feeling strong.

Apr 7, 2024: Good morning! May you connect deeply with community today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 6, 2024: Day 6 30 Day Photo Challenge: windy When I think windy, I think about cold days at the ballfield.

Apr 6, 2024: Good morning! May you do something that brings you joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing 📷

Apr 6, 2024: #Wordle 1,022 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 and decimated me. I am happy the streak lives. Hopefully a #YoungPup or two …

Apr 5, 2024: As the old man drove, he smiled. He glanced over at the boy who had long ago become a man. They pulled off the main road and he pulled the Jeep to …

Apr 5, 2024: Wordle 1,021 3/6* 🟨⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal came ack strong today with a 3. We are going to need a 2 from one of the famous #YoungPups!

Apr 5, 2024: April Photoblogging Challenged Day 5: serene

Apr 5, 2024: Good morning! May your Friday bring you closure. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 4, 2024: They were in the old man’s Jeep and pulled up to the squawk box, “Two large fries and two chocolate shakes. And yes, that completes my #order.” (He …

Apr 4, 2024: 📸 Challenge Day 04: foliage

Apr 4, 2024: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:13 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 I finally got one fast!

Apr 4, 2024: Good morning! May you choose to trust and rest today in spite of any circumstances you find yourself in. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 4, 2024: #Wordle 1,020 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 5 and exclaimed, “thought I’d give the internet crew a gift .” She felt bad for us! 😂

Apr 3, 2024: April 3, photoblog challenge. A hand-made card.

Apr 3, 2024: I am still so excited about the way things are now organized with The Pastor Next Door. Setting up a homepage with subdomains to longer pieces each …

Apr 3, 2024: He thumped down the steps to the basement and began frantically searching the boxes. His body started getting hot and the sweat began to bead on his …

Apr 3, 2024: He moved past her like he was in a #trance. His mind was spinning. The words would be all wrong if he tried to talk. If only he could put his hands on …

Apr 3, 2024: 1,019 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟨⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 3 today as well. She’s wiley!!!!

Apr 3, 2024: Good morning! May you accomplish a nagging task today to help you relieve a bit of stress. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 2, 2024: #Wordle 1,018 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal pulled a three today, too. Will we see a 2 from the #YoungPups?

Apr 2, 2024: I am really enjoying this Tigers team. They just find ways to win, so far. The excitement level is through the roof! #baseball #mlb

Apr 2, 2024: Good morning! May you know the love that casts out fear. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Apr 1, 2024: It was though he was looking through her. She knew him almost as well as he knew himself. From the moment they had met their souls had fit together …

Apr 1, 2024: How could something so #simple be so difficult? All that had to be done was to say the words. Those words were stuck in his throat like saltines on a …

Apr 1, 2024: #Wordle 1,017 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The streak lives but the #OldGal whipped me with a 4. #YoungPups unite!

Apr 1, 2024: Good morning! Today, may you have time to reflect on the good and the beautiful things in your life. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 31, 2024: #Wordle 1,016 5/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got an Easter treat with a victory, she pulled a 4. I know some #YoungPups dropped threes …

Mar 31, 2024: As the screen door slammed shut behind him an #eerie calm swept through him. A decision made, though life-changing, brought it’s own kind of relief. …

Mar 31, 2024: Good morning! Christ is risen!

Mar 30, 2024: I woke up to BlueSky comment notifications in my MicroBlog app. That’s pretty darn slick… @manton

Mar 30, 2024: Silent Saturday.

Mar 30, 2024: #Wordle 1,015 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also came in with a 3! Her grandchildren must have rejuvenated her, again.

Mar 29, 2024: There was a #twang of guilt as he opened the door and walked back into the house she had made a home. There was no turning back at this point, the …

Mar 29, 2024: #Wordle 1,014 3/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 4! Her grandchild superpowers are fading. Sweet victory is ours!

Mar 29, 2024: Good morning! This Good Friday let us consider what sacrificial love looks like and how we might love well. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 28, 2024: It’s Opening Day! Go Tigers! Go Cards!

Mar 28, 2024: I’m quite happy with the new clean set up that I’ve implemented. Woo! A simple clean homepage that points to the things: The Pastor Next Door

Mar 28, 2024: He inhaled the fresh evening air, tapped out his pipe, and turned on his heel. At the moment their eyes briefly met and neither were #dry. The tears …

Mar 28, 2024: Today is one of my favorite days of the year! The stage is set. #OpeningDay Detroit Tigers :verified_business: 🤖 …

Mar 28, 2024: The reorganization of “The Pastor Next Door” is up and running: Essays Devotionals The main hub will be The Pastor Next Door

Mar 28, 2024: I made some tweaks and today’s devotional link might be broken… So here it is again: devotionals.danielmrose.com/2024/03/2…

Mar 28, 2024: Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate! youtu.be/gr0wonW9u…

Mar 28, 2024: #Wordle 1,013 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal took me to task and rocked a 3 today! The grandkid bounce is real folks! #YoungPups we need a …

Mar 28, 2024: Good morning! Today is Maundy Thursday, may we consider the importance of community in our times of hardship. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 27, 2024: I think, I am going to pull my long form writing out and post it on a dedicated subdomain. Now, what should I call it? Writing? Essays? I need y’all …

Mar 27, 2024: She looked through her reflection out of the window and watched him pace. The decision to be made was his and his alone. Truth is both #ugly and …

Mar 27, 2024: #Wordle 1,012 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal came in hot today with a 3! I am confident it is a grandchildren bump. She’s in Baltimore this week …

Mar 27, 2024: Good morning! On this Wednesday of Holy Week, may you consider the limitless faithfulness of the Divine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 26, 2024: I am thinking about how to better organize my content. Currently, danielmrose.com is my hub with short and long form posts (essays). I have thekjd.net …

Mar 26, 2024: Now more than ever he wished the old man was still around. If anyone would know how to #caress the words needed it would have been him. These days, …

Mar 26, 2024: #Wordle 1,011 4/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 5! There’s wins to be had today #YoungPups!

Mar 26, 2024: Good morning! On this Tuesday of Holy Week may you consider the faithful love of the Divine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 25, 2024: Happy Oberon Day to all who celebrate!

Mar 25, 2024: "Yes, there was a whiff of triumph on Palm Sunday, but not the kind of triumph that might impress Rome and not the kind that impressed crowds in …

Mar 25, 2024: He took a draw from the pipe and felt the slight burn of the smoke through his nostrils. His stare was fixed on the large oak tree. There was a single …

Mar 25, 2024: #Wordle 1,010 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal kept her streak alive but that’s about all can be said for her 6! #YoungPups let’s sweep!

Mar 25, 2024: Good morning! Today is the beginning of Holy Week. May you consider the overwhelming divine grace this week. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 25, 2024: I was interviewed on a fun podcast about being a Girl Dad. You can check it out here: Dad’s With Daughters

Mar 24, 2024: He stood and walked to the railing of the porch as the sun dipped below the trees. Knowing that the decision was inevitable irritated his soul like a …

Mar 24, 2024: #Wordle 1,009 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟨⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4, likely she is feeling bad about her Golden Grizzlies losing in the tournament …

Mar 24, 2024: Good morning! May you choose to connect with others today in a shared sense of community. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 23, 2024: Jesus himself had mixed feelings during the clamorous parade. Luke reports that as he approached the city he began to weep. He knew how easily a mob …

Mar 23, 2024: Definitely going to have the split screen going this afternoon for Michigan State/UNC and Wings/Predators. What a fun day of sports ahead!

Mar 23, 2024: If you’re on micro.blog, I would encourage you to check out @Mtt’s Tiny Theme. It is really, really good. He continues to improve it as well.

Mar 23, 2024: Even in the moment of peace, as he rocked slowly, the #weight of the decision was ever present. He tried to be fully aware of the moment. The focus of …

Mar 23, 2024: Good morning! May your Saturday be one full of laughter and joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 23, 2024: #Wordle 1,008 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟨🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal whipped me with a 3. She did me like me Oakland did Kentucky. Hopefully the #YoungPups can up …

Mar 22, 2024: This past week I’ve done the “crazy weather/man cold” thing. Yet, I didn’t miss a lift. A couple of years ago, there’s no way that would have been …

Mar 22, 2024: This NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has been really entertaining to this point. It is one of my favorite sports weekends of the year. 🏀

Mar 22, 2024: If you’re into sermon listening, mine from this past Sunday has been published: ordinary jesus - quiet righteousness

Mar 22, 2024: ordinary jesus - quiet righteousness // Matthew 6:1-4 We take a look at Jesus’ call to a quiet righteousness

Mar 22, 2024: His stubbled face and steel blue eyes revealed a deep knowing. His hands were calloused. The #smoke from his pipe drifted gently off against the …

Mar 22, 2024: #Wordle 1,007 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟨⬛🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 An unforced error in row three. 🤬 The upside? The #OldGal put up a bigger number like her Grizzlies did …

Mar 22, 2024: Good morning! May you finish your week with hopeful enthusiasm. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 21, 2024: Welcome @ChiaCheer to Micro.Blog! 🙌✝️

Mar 21, 2024: I think one of the most important things I learned in grad school was to hold a charitable position when I am reading someone’s work. It is easy to …

Mar 21, 2024: Good morning. May your brackets not bust unless they differ from mine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 21, 2024: #Wordle 1,006 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A six and I was lucky. The #OldGal got a 4. I feel like this will be a tough one for the …

Mar 20, 2024: #Wordle 1,005 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal lost her MoJo! She dropped a five today and earned a defeat. The door is wide open #YoungPups!

Mar 20, 2024: Good morning! May you practice patience in the midst of whatever stressful situation you might find yourself in today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing …

Mar 19, 2024: I know of no more poignant contrast between two human destinies than that of Peter and Judas. Both assumed leadership within the group of Jesus’ …

Mar 19, 2024: Good morning! May you create opportunities to be present in the lives of others today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 19, 2024: #Wordle 1,004 3/6* ⬛🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Dude, the #OldGal came in with a 4 and was feeling confident. Well that was just like her opinion, man. 🤣 …

Mar 18, 2024: Good morning! May your week be filled with joyful adventures. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 18, 2024: #Wordle 1,003 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal forgot to take her PEDs today, apparently and dropped a five. I think she felt bad for the …

Mar 17, 2024: On St. Patrick’s Day I like to meditate on this final stanza of his prayer.

Mar 17, 2024: Strands #14 “Outside interests” 🟡🔵🔵🔵 🔵🔵🔵🔵 I love getting the spangram on the first word.

Mar 17, 2024: Good morning! May you know loving kindness today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 17, 2024: #Wordle 1,002 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩🟩⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with another 3! #YoungPups, she’s on some sort of performance enhancing substance.

Mar 16, 2024: Live music is great! It’s even better when your pal is the guitarist!

Mar 16, 2024: Good grief, I just saw an ad for a Detroit “Classic” Rock station. The bands in the commercial? Metallica Guns n Roses Pearl Jam I am not this old. Am …

Mar 16, 2024: As excited as I am for the Tigers game, I am dreading the Red Wings game. But, just maybe, they can start a new heater after being on an epic cooler. …

Mar 16, 2024: I am inordinately excited about this event. To see all these dudes playing ball today is going to be really fun! Spring Breakout: Tigers vs Phillies …

Mar 16, 2024: The #OldGal came in this morning with a strong 3! She set the trap and I walked into it and take my defeat like a man. #Wordle 1,001 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ …

Mar 16, 2024: Good morning! May you create opportunity for rest today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 15, 2024: Dinner tonight was fantastic!

Mar 15, 2024: I either need Gluon to have the responsiveness of the micro.blog app or micro.blog to have the reply all and share functionality of Gluon. 😂😂😂

Mar 15, 2024: Happy FriYAY! May you finish the week with laughter and joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 15, 2024: Day 1,000 of #Wordle! Happy Wordle 1,000 🎉 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal came in hot today with another 3! The #YoungPups are going to have do …

Mar 14, 2024: Are you an 80s kid? If so, I have two podcast recommendations for you. Both of them are from @retroist@mastodon.social. The Retroist Podcast and The …

Mar 14, 2024: The #OldGal dropped a strong 3, despite a morning headache. I however dropped this on her… #Wordle 999 2/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 #YoungPups unite!!!

Mar 14, 2024: Good morning! May you know the joy of having people in your life who love you without strings attached. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 13, 2024: #Wordle 998 4/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me today with a 3! I have a feeling the #YoungPups might be in a world of hurt today.

Mar 13, 2024: Good morning! May today bring you joy in the midst of any struggle you face. #MorningMug

Mar 12, 2024: #Wordle 997 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟨🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal pulls a five today! It looks like the #YoungPups might sweep!

Mar 12, 2024: Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 11, 2024: #Wordle 996 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was off her game today and scored a 5! I have not seen a #YoungPup score worse than a 4. Could we have …

Mar 11, 2024: Good morning! May you start this new week with a bit of hope and optimism. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 10, 2024: Good morning! May you choose to enter into loving community today.

Mar 10, 2024: #Wordle 995 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Not a great showing with an unforced error in line three. The #OldGal pulled a solid 4. Dear …

Mar 9, 2024: These fire places though…

Mar 9, 2024: Good morning! May you choose to practice rest and recreation today.

Mar 9, 2024: The #OldGal came in hot today with a three! I sit here feeling like someone whose partner called up hearts when I have a loaner in spades. #Wordle 994 …

Mar 8, 2024: I’m looking forward to be speaking at the Cornerstone EPC Men’s Retreat this weekend. I will be teaching from Luke 15:11-35 (The story of the two …

Mar 8, 2024: #Wordle 993 3/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 today due to an unforced error. Her tea must have been lackluster. Team #YoungPups unite!

Mar 8, 2024: Good morning! May you press on and finish your week well. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 7, 2024: My guy E Rose went 3-4, BB, 2 R, 2 RBI. The team won 12-4! They are 2-0 so far in Arizona.

Mar 7, 2024: Jesus’ response to suffering people and to “nobodies” provides a glimpse into the heart of God. God is not the unmoved Absolute, but rather the Loving …

Mar 7, 2024: It’s killing me to be in Michigan while he is in Arizona playing ball. But, there’s not much better than seeing your kid do what they love. ⚾️

Mar 7, 2024: Good morning! May you push through whatever obstacles you’re facing today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 7, 2024: #Wordle 992 2/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 3. #YoungPups, I got you. This is not her week. 🤣🤣🤣

Mar 6, 2024: Indeed, the kingdom of God will grow on earth as the church creates an alternative society demonstrating what the world is not, but one day will be: …

Mar 6, 2024: Somehow, the #OldGal dropped a 5! This means that a lackluster 4 gets the job doneb done today for me. But the scores from #YoungPups are also looking …

Mar 6, 2024: Good morning! May you create opportunities to laugh today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 5, 2024: If you’re into sermons, here’s mine from this past Sunday about loving your enemies… ordinary jesus - did it stutter?

Mar 5, 2024: ordinary jesus - did i stutter? We dive into Jesus command to love your enemies...

Mar 5, 2024: #Wordle 990 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal failed on today’s puzzle. So even my guessing game 5 got a W! #YoungPups with the …

Mar 5, 2024: Good morning! May you embrace whatever challenge you face today with faithfulness and resolve. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 4, 2024: This is an excellent primer on the service I’m now posting and blogging on. welcome.micro.blog

Mar 4, 2024: I am 7% done with book and already there are quotes that will be used in a series of talks I am giving this weekend. Whew! Currently reading: The …

Mar 4, 2024: Jesus had but to give a nod of agreement and he could have constructed Christendom, not on four shaky Gospels and a defeated man nailed on a Cross, …

Mar 4, 2024: Mondays, for me, are a time of preparation. I am sure to exercise, read, write, and now that spring has apparently sprung play a little golf. Each …

Mar 4, 2024: Good morning! May you begin your week with a sense of hope and expectation for the good. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 4, 2024: #Wordle 989 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also pulled a 3! It might be a long time for the #YoungPups.

Mar 3, 2024: #Wordle 988 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Today the #OldGal got a 4. My streak lives. I guess a 6 is good when you have multiple consonants …

Mar 3, 2024: Good morning! The adventure is fun but there is great joy in being home. May you experience home today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 2, 2024: #Wordle 987 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 4! Lots of #YoungPups with threes! Dominance.

Mar 2, 2024: Good morning! May you create time to be with those you love today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Mar 1, 2024: #Wordle 986 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal has yet to report on this Friday. I think that she’s going to be a tough out today! Team #YoungPups is …

Mar 1, 2024: Good morning! May you know joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 29, 2024: As I look back on the three temptations, I see that Satan proposed an enticing improvement. He tempted Jesus toward the good parts of being human …

Feb 29, 2024: I am so excited to head to St Louis by way of Indianapolis today. This weekend we get to watch our son play baseball and on our way down we get to …

Feb 29, 2024: Leap Day? Sure. But I’m not leaping over the lift today!

Feb 29, 2024: Good morning! May your extra day be filled with it love, joy, and laughter. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 28, 2024: In Jesus, God found a way of relating to human beings that did not involve fear. From: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey 📚 I think this might be …

Feb 28, 2024: Good morning! May you know your worth is not tied to “productivity” but your worth is inherent. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 27, 2024: My first batch of emails went out via micro.blog today and they look fantastic! This is the product I’ve been looking for. I’m grateful to the dev …

Feb 27, 2024: Does anyone even stand a chance against the Los Angeles Dodgers this season?

Feb 27, 2024: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey 📚 The virgin Mary, though, whose parenthood was unplanned, had a different response. She heard the angel out, …

Feb 27, 2024: Disentangling Faith From Party Politics Over the last number of years in the United States of America Christianity and politics have become so intertwined that in some places they are almost …

Feb 27, 2024: Disentangling Faith From Party Politics Over the last number of years in the United States of America Christianity and politics have become so intertwined that in some places they are …

Feb 27, 2024: Good morning! May you do what you love today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing!

Feb 27, 2024: I’m hoping to get a new installment of Disentangling Faith out today.

Feb 26, 2024: “I am impressed that when the Son of God became a human being he played by the rules, harsh rules: small towns do not treat kindly young boys who grow …

Feb 26, 2024: I just got thekjd.net set up on micro.blog! I’m so pumped. The Knee Jerk Devotional is officially on it’s own site with it’s own email subscription …

Feb 26, 2024: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis 21:1-7; Hebrews 1:8-12 He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations, the covenant …

Feb 26, 2024: Good morning! May you enter this week choosing the way of love, even loving your enemies.

Feb 25, 2024: If you’re someone who likes to listen to sermons, you can check out mine from this morning at Peace Presbyterian Chruch in Flint, MI: ordinary jesus - …

Feb 25, 2024: ordinary jesus - integrity // Matthew 5:27-37 We explore Jesus’ call to “let your yes be yes and your no be no.”

Feb 25, 2024: Good morning! If you’re looking to connect with a faith community I’d love to invite you to our home this evening. We gather tonight at 5:30 pm for …

Feb 25, 2024: Good morning! May you connect deeply with an authentic community today. #MorningBlessing #MorningMug

Feb 24, 2024: When ball games get delayed two hours and you’ve driven three hours away from home, you end up at Barnes and Noble to drink bad coffee, read, and …

Feb 24, 2024: Good morning! May you find some rest today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 23, 2024: Do you ever have moments where gratitude washes over you? I love it when that happens.

Feb 23, 2024: Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:1-6; Romans 4:1-12 Genesis 16:1-6, which is the opening of the story of Hagar and Ishmael. This tells about how Abraham’s …

Feb 23, 2024: Good morning! May you persevere with joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing ☕️

Feb 22, 2024: I watched Iron Claw yesterday. It was intense, slow, heartbreaking, and absolutely fascinating. I think I enjoyed it. 🍿

Feb 22, 2024: There’s not much better than a Red Wings victory over that team from Colorado. #LGRW 🏒

Feb 22, 2024: Hey micro.blog community, if you’re looking for a theme that just “works” and is highly customizable, check out Tiny Theme by @Mtt. He has really …

Feb 22, 2024: I’m pretty proud of myself at the moment! I dont' know anything about html or css but after some googling, I figured out how create a clean little …

Feb 22, 2024: Hanging out on my patio on a February afternoon in Michigan? I will take it!

Feb 22, 2024: Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18; Romans 3:21-31 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, …

Feb 22, 2024: This just makes me even happier that I have made the switch to micro.blog. “This week we launched a new pricing model with up to 5 blogs for …

Feb 22, 2024: Good morning! May your morning beverage bring you joy and may you be content today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 21, 2024: These are some of the best of nights. Good friends. Lots of laughs.

Feb 21, 2024: Another video test to check how it looks on my current theme.

Feb 21, 2024: Another reason why I’m on micro.blog. @manton and his team do things right with users front and center. www.manton.org/2024/02/2…

Feb 21, 2024: I think I am about it ready to begin podcasting again. Here’s my current thought: Begin by transforming my series of posts on disentangling …

Feb 21, 2024: Currently reading: The Brothers Karamazov: A New Translation by Michael R. Katz by Fyodor Dostoevsky 📚 A sunny day and nice pipe and diving into a …

Feb 21, 2024: Psalm 77; Proverbs 30:1-9; Matthew 4:1-11 The tempting of Jesus in the wilderness by the enemy is one of those stories that I find to be quite …

Feb 21, 2024: Good morning! As the sun rises over my neighborhood it reminds me that there is beauty everyday if we just watch for it. May you see the beauty in the …

Feb 20, 2024: I’ve decided that I have to read Brothers Karamazov. I have started it a couple of times and never pressed on, but it keeps coming up over and over in …

Feb 20, 2024: Hey Micro Blog community, which theme handles video the best?

Feb 20, 2024: "Two words one could never think of applying to the Jesus of the Gospels: boring and predictable. How is it, then, that the church has tamed such a …

Feb 20, 2024: Psalm 77; Job 5:8-27; 1 Peter 3:8-18a Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no …

Feb 20, 2024: Good morning! May you practice integrity rooted in love today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 19, 2024: The Bear is so dang good. With every episode it rises in the ranks. 📺

Feb 19, 2024: I am hosting our Elders for a Session meeting. The plan was to offer crock pot roast. It didn’t really cook, though it had been in the crockpot for 5 …

Feb 19, 2024: I have to say that the support here on micro.blog is absolutely top notch.

Feb 19, 2024: “Of the many reasons for Incarnation, surely one was to answer Job’s accusation: Do you have eyes of flesh? For a time, God did.” From : The Jesus I …

Feb 19, 2024: Psalm 77; Job 4:1-21; Ephesians 2:1-10 I yell out to my God, I yell with all my might, I yell at the top of my lungs. He listens. I’m not sure that …

Feb 19, 2024: Good morning! May you start your week well knowing your identity is not tied to your accomplishments. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 18, 2024: You can catch up on my Disentangling Faith series right here: Disentangling Faith #Faith #Christianity #Religion

Feb 18, 2024: “Looking in retrospect on my years at Bible college, I see that, despite all the devotional intimacies, Jesus grew remote from me there. He became an …

Feb 18, 2024: If you’re into sermons, you can check out my sermon from this morning. ordinary jesus - we’re all murderers // Matthew 5:21-26

Feb 18, 2024: ordinary jesus - we’re all murderers We look at Matthew 5:21-26 and Jesus’ call to include and transcend the command to not murder.

Feb 18, 2024: New social plan: Micro Blog for hosting and creating content (I’m likely upgrading to premium to take advantage of the ability to podcast and post …

Feb 18, 2024: Wordle 974 3/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I love getting 3s! It means that the #OldGal likely can’t win. Let’s see how the rest of thef team #YoungPup fairs …

Feb 18, 2024: Good morning! May you connect deeply with people who genuinely care about you today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 17, 2024: I was reminded yesterday that you don’t have to put yourself on a pedestal. If you do the right thing consistently and you are fully present then …

Feb 17, 2024: Monday, I am going to start sharing quotes and my reflections from this book… Currently reading: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey 📚

Feb 17, 2024: This Michigan/Michigan State game is way closer than I anticipated. 🏀

Feb 17, 2024: Today’s was a disappointing result at St James Park. But a point is a point. Regroup and on to the next! #NUFC ⚽️

Feb 17, 2024: Glad to see Newcastle get things turned around the last fifteen minutes of the first half. I feel like they’re going to pull away in the second with a …

Feb 17, 2024: Newcastle is getting it taken to them by Bournemouth at the moment. It’s been a terrible first 30 minutes. ⚽️ #NEWBOU

Feb 17, 2024: Why Them? Psalm 25:1-10; Psalm 32; Matthew 9:2-13 Later when Jesus was eating supper at Matthew’s house with his close followers, a lot of disreputable …

Feb 17, 2024: #Wordle 973 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal has yet to report in. Honeslty, happy with this 4. This is a weird word! I am happy to see at …

Feb 17, 2024: Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 16, 2024: High school hoops! Go Splitters!

Feb 16, 2024: We are heading out to our first high school basketball game of the season tonight. It’s weird that we haven’t been yet. What is also weird is that …

Feb 16, 2024: This majestic crane was just hanging out on the pier. The crane had no cares in the world. 📷

Feb 16, 2024: Today has felt like the omelette and the egg thing.

Feb 16, 2024: If you are in the Mastodon ecosystem please follow me at @dan@danielmrose.com I will not be migrating again. Thanks for your patience!

Feb 16, 2024: Hey hey! For those in the Mastodon ecosystem one last username change for me… Please follow along at @dan@danielmrose.com I promiseise to not Juan …

Feb 16, 2024: One final fediverse username change for those on Mastodon/Sharkey/Friendica/Diaspora/Pixelfed please follow me at @dan@danielmrose.com Thanks!

Feb 16, 2024: Rejoice and Endure Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:15-25a; 2 Timothy 4:1-5 But you—keep your eye on what you’re doing; accept the hard times along with the …

Feb 16, 2024: Good morning! May you know the joy that comes from a job well done today. #MorningBlessings #MorningMug

Feb 16, 2024: #Wordle 972 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 3 today in our return to the frozen tundra. So a solid tie. Perhaps a #YoungPup scored a 2?

Feb 15, 2024: One Who Receives Grace Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:1-14; 1 John 1:3-10 I love that passage from 1 John that almost feels contradictory. On the one hand, if we claim to be in the …

Feb 15, 2024: One Who Receives Grace Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:1-14; 1 John 1:3-10 This passage from 1 John almost feels contradictory. On the one hand, if we claim …

Feb 15, 2024: Good morning! May you extend kindness to someone whom you just don’t think deserves it today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 15, 2024: #Wordle 971 2/6* 🟩⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another 2! The #OldGal got a 3! It truly is better to be lucky than good.

Feb 14, 2024: I’m grateful she still likes me.

Feb 14, 2024: I am now really considering simply moving everything to micro.blog a total consolidation to @dan@social.danielmrose.com, though with the consolidation …

Feb 14, 2024: Push Comes to Shove Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Today is Ash Wednesday the beginning of Lent. For the …

Feb 14, 2024: #Wordle 970 2/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The coffee and the beach and the extra sleep helped me halve the score of the #OldGal! The #YoungPups have another …

Feb 14, 2024: Good morning! May you know in the midst of your humanity that within you resides the image of the divine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Feb 13, 2024: Do you agree with Eckhart Tolle here? I am curious what people think about this. Is there always a lesson? Whenever something negative happens to you, …

Feb 13, 2024: I love this place. Every time we come here, I never want to leave. #grateful 📷

Feb 13, 2024: This made me chuckle a bit too hard.

Feb 13, 2024: I’m so thankful to have been able to share our “happy place” with my mom this week. Dennis and Jeanne, Amy’s folks, are such kind and gracious hosts. …

Feb 13, 2024: To my knowledge Russell never learned that to defeat fear it took perfect love. Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources …

Feb 13, 2024: A year ago today we experienced what too many parents have experienced over the last number of years. The panicked phone call of our daughter …

Feb 13, 2024: The Mystery of Following Psalm 110:1-4; Job 19:23-27; 1 Timothy 3:14-16 I hope to visit you soon, but just in case I’m delayed, I’m writing this letter so you’ll know how …

Feb 13, 2024: Good morning! May you not miss the forest for the trees today. #MorningBlessing #MorningMug

Feb 13, 2024: #Wordle 969 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 5! I think it’s due to us taking her to a movie and rotting her brain last night.

Feb 13, 2024: Whew! This is a quote… The heart has its reasons which reason knows not of. — Blaise Pascal

Feb 12, 2024: I think I’m going to like not knowing about re-shares and likes. It changes the dynamic for me.

Feb 12, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose @ozzy what do you mean? 😂 I’m missing something. 😂 @dan@social.danielmrose.com

Feb 12, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose @ozzy from micro blog. I can cross post from @dan@social.danielmrose.com to sharkey which is nifty

Feb 12, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose The sunsets here in Panama City Beach are just something else!

Feb 12, 2024: The sunsets here in Panama City Beach are just something else!

Feb 12, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose I’m reading: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey, and it is so good. I read it ages ago, but the timeliness of it remarkable. I think I will start …

Feb 12, 2024: I’m reading: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey, and it is so good. I read it ages ago, but the timeliness of it remarkable. I think I will start …

Feb 12, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose @ozzy I am guessing it’s on Sharkey’s end because follows work everywhere else.

Feb 12, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose @ozzy this was cross posted from micro! So, even though micro can’t be followed from here I will finally be active. 😂

Feb 12, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose I feel like the combination of micro.blog and write.as is going to be a match made in fediverse-heaven.

Feb 12, 2024: I feel like the combination of micro.blog and write.as is going to be a match made in fediverse-heaven.

Feb 12, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose We had quite the feast for Super Bowl Sunday yesterday. The best part? Leftover chicken nuggies from Chik-Fil-A for lunch today!

Feb 12, 2024: We had quite the feast for Super Bowl Sunday yesterday. The best part? Leftover chicken nuggies from Chik-Fil-A for lunch today!

Feb 12, 2024: I’ve decided to come back to a micro.blog. Two reasons: I like the idea of having one place where my micro and macro posts exist. The ability to …

Feb 12, 2024: Dead End Drift Psalm 110:1-4; Exodus 19:7-25; Hebrews 2:1-4 It’s crucial that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve heard so that we don’t drift off. In high school …

Feb 12, 2024: Dead End Drift Psalm 110:1-4; Exodus 19:7-25; Hebrews 2:1-4 It’s crucial that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve heard so that we don’t drift off. In high school …

Feb 9, 2024: Disentangling Faith from Tribalism 2016 was a watershed moment for the Evangelical movement in the United States of America. It was a moment that had been building for decades. It did …

Feb 9, 2024: Disentangling Faith from Tribalism 2016 was a watershed moment for the Evangelical movement in the United States of America. It was a moment that had been building for decades. It did …

Feb 9, 2024: Two Ditches Psalm 50:1-6; 1 Kings 14:1-18; 1 Timothy 1:12-20 I’m so grateful to Christ Jesus for making me adequate to do this work. He went out on a limb, you …

Feb 8, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose @Joe woof. That isn’t cool.

Feb 8, 2024: Do You Stink? Psalm 50:1-6; 1 Kings 11:26-40; 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a …

Feb 7, 2024: A Vending Machine or God? Psalm 102:12-28; Job 6:1-13; Mark 3:7-12 Each morning I share a little morning blessing in my social streams. Nothing big, just a little something …

Feb 7, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose @cstross@wandering.shop what in yhe Jurassic Park is going on here? 😂😂😂

Feb 6, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose That Time They Fought Psalm 102:12-28; 2 Kings 8:1-6; Acts 15:36-41 What do you do when conflict arises? This little passage in Acts 15 is always …

Feb 6, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose Gotta say, I’m really enjoying Lincoln Lawyer.

Feb 6, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose Hey FUNsters! Check out the new “bubble” feed in your toolbar. It highlights a few particular public timelines.

Feb 6, 2024: That Time They Fought Psalm 102:12-28; 2 Kings 8:1-6; Acts 15:36-41 What do you do when conflict arises? This little passage in Acts 15 is always fascinating to me because …

Feb 5, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose It’s Monday, the beginning of a new week. What are you looking forward to this week you Sharkigans?

Feb 5, 2024: You Are Not Dismissed Psalm 102:12-28; 2 Kings 4:8-17, 32-37; Acts 14:1-7 One of the things that I like about the Psalms is that they make me feel normal. I don't know …

Feb 4, 2024: ordinary jesus- include transcend // Matthew 5:17-20 We take a look at what Jesus has to say about the Law and Prophets…

Feb 3, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose Happy Saturday hooligans! Hope y’all had a good one!

Feb 2, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose …why do I always forget how pretty Sharkey’s interface is?

Feb 2, 2024: New note by Daniel Rose So PWA notifications work in Sharkey. How about that?

Feb 2, 2024: February 2, 2024 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; Job 36:1-23; 1 Corinthians 9:1-16 Our decision all along has been to put up with anything rather than to get in the way or …

Feb 2, 2024: Disentangling Faith from Corporatism Introduction For a long time I was enthralled with “leadership.” I read everything I could on leadership. It was one of those intellectual itches that …

Feb 2, 2024: Disentangling Faith from Corporatism Introduction For a long time I was enthralled with “leadership.” I read everything I could on leadership. It was one of those intellectual itches that …

Feb 1, 2024: Disentangling Faith from Consumerism Introduction It was the summer of 1998 and I was raising support at the beginning of my time on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ. I was in the car …

Feb 1, 2024: Disentangling Faith from Consumerism Introduction It was the summer of 1998 and I was raising support at the beginning of my time on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ. I was in the car …

Feb 1, 2024: February 1, 2024 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; Proverbs 12:10-21; Galatians 5:2-15 I suspect you would never intend this, but this is what happens. When you attempt to live by …

Jan 31, 2024: January 31, 2024 Psalm 35:1-10; Jeremiah 29:1-14; Mark 5:1-20 One of my favorite movies is Garden State. There is a marvelous scene where the two main characters are …

Jan 30, 2024: January 30, 2024 Psalm 35:1-10; Numbers 22:22-28; 1 Corinthians 7:32-40 One of the things that I really like doing is spending time reading in The Message. The reason …

Jan 29, 2024: January 29, 2024 Psalm 35:1-10 // Numbers 22:1-21 // Acts 21:17-26 But let me run loose and free, celebrating GOD’s great work, Every bone in my body laughing, …

Jan 21, 2024: ordinary jesus - #blessed // Matthew 5:1-12 We kick off our new series, “ordinary jesus,” with a look at the Beatitudes

Jan 18, 2024: Disentangling Faith Introduction Every December when it comes time to put up the Christmas decorations I have one job that is harder than the rest. This job makes me feel …

Jan 18, 2024: Disentangling Faith Introduction Every December when it comes time to put up the Christmas decorations I have one job that is harder than the rest. This job makes me feel …

Jan 16, 2024: January 16, 2024 Psalm 86; 1 Samuel 15:10-31; Acts 5:1-11 Do you think all GOD wants are sacrifices— empty rituals just for show? He wants you to listen to him! Plain …

Jan 13, 2024: Matthew 2:13-23 // Weeping to Joy We explore the prophecy of Jeremiah in Matthew 2:13-23.

Jan 8, 2024: January 8, 2023 Psalm 69:1-5, 30-36; Genesis 17:1-18; Romans 4:1-12 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” …

Jan 5, 2024: January 5, 2024 Psalm 110; Proverbs 22:1-9; Luke 6:27-31 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse …

Jan 4, 2024: January 4, 2023 Psalm 110; Proverbs 3:1-12; James 4:11-17 My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines …

Dec 31, 2023: Matthew 1:18-2:6 // The King of the Jews We explore the prophecy of Micah in Matthew’s birth narrative and ask the question, “Who is this Jesus?”

Dec 18, 2023: Isaiah 61 // Crown of Beauty We explore the passage from Jesus’ first sermon.

Dec 14, 2023: December 14, 2023 Philippians 3:7-11 Advent, Day 12 “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a …

Dec 12, 2023: December 12, 2023 Isaiah 4:2-6 Advent, Day 10 “Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over those who assemble there a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of …

Dec 11, 2023: December 11, 2023 Psalm 27 Advent, Day 9 ”...even then I will be confident.” Psalm 27 was one of the readings today and it has this little line, “even the I will be …

Dec 11, 2023: Isaiah 40:1-11 // The Glory Revealed We take a look at Isaiah 40 in light of Advent

Dec 7, 2023: December 7, 2023 Hosea 6:1-6 Advent, Day 5 “Your love is like the morning mist, like the early dew that disappears.” This is one of those passages that grabs me …

Dec 6, 2023: December 6, 2023 Luke 21:34-38 Advent, Day 4 ““Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will …

Dec 5, 2023: December 5, 2023 Micah 4:6-13 Advent, Day 3 In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will gather the lame; I will assemble the exiles and those I have brought to grief. I …

Dec 4, 2023: December 4, 2023 Micah 4:1-5 Advent, Day 2 They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against …

Dec 3, 2023: Acts 28:11-30 // The Open Door We put the wraps on the Book of Acts!

Dec 1, 2023: December 1, 2023 Psalm 80:1-19 “Restore us, LORD God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.” This repeated line in Psalm 80 rings out to me today. …

Nov 27, 2023: November 27, 2023 2 Timothy 2:19-26 “Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.” Do you know how to get …

Nov 26, 2023: Acts 27:1-28:10 // Shipwreck How does Paul persevere through the storm?

Nov 20, 2023: November 20, 2023 Romans 2:1-11 (The Message) “Those people are on a dark spiral downward. But if you think that leaves you on the high ground where you can point your …

Nov 19, 2023: Acts 25 and 26 // Here I Stand Paul stands before Festus and Agrippa

Nov 16, 2023: When Religion Goes Bad God-washed power pollutes everything it touches but there is hope Over the last year I’ve read three books that have caused me significant pause. The …

Nov 16, 2023: When Religion Goes Bad God-washed power pollutes everything it touches but there is hope Over the last year I've read three books that have caused me significant pause. The …

Nov 16, 2023: November 16, 2023 Judge 2:6-15 “After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the LORD nor what he had …

Nov 15, 2023: November 15. 2023 Jeremiah 31:31-34 “I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Self-centeredness has been on my mind lately due to the readings that have I been …

Nov 14, 2023: November 14, 2023 Nehemiah 8:1-12 “Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with great joy, because they now understood …

Nov 13, 2023: November 13, 2023 Psalm 78 “They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved.” This psalm is one that constantly grabs my attention. It does so on …

Nov 12, 2023: Acts 24 // A Clear Conscience We delve into Acts 24 and Paul before Felix.

Nov 10, 2023: November 10, 2023 Psalm 78:1-8, The Message “We’re not keeping this to ourselves, we’re passing it along to the next generation— GOD’s fame and fortune, the marvelous …

Nov 9, 2023: How Do You Read the Bible? What if meditation was the key to reading the Bible? I was in high school and attending something called a Summer Institute at Eastern Michigan …

Nov 9, 2023: How Do You Read the Bible? What if meditation was the key to reading the Bible? I was in high school and attending something called a Summer Institute at Eastern Michigan …

Nov 9, 2023: November 9, 2023 Psalm 70 “Let those on the hunt for you sing and celebrate.” Throughout my life of faith the hardest thing for me has always been the reality that I …

Nov 8, 2023: November 8, 2023 Matthew 15:1-9 “Why do you use your rules to play fast and loose with God’s commands?” I am sure that someone with religious authority would never, …

Nov 7, 2023: November 7, 2023 Psalm 128 Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him. I don't like the word, “obedience.” It makes me feel like God is some sort …

Nov 6, 2023: November 6, 2023 Joshua 4:1-24 And then he told the People of Israel, “In the days to come, when your children ask their fathers, ‘What are these stones doing here?’ …

Nov 2, 2023: November 2, 2023 Romans 2:17-29 “You can get by with almost anything if you front it with eloquent talk about God and his law.” This passage in Romans is one that I …

Nov 1, 2023: Silence Is Scary Entering into silence can spiritually form us There’s only a few sermons that I’ve heard that I remember. As I write that I want to make sure you …

Nov 1, 2023: Silence Is Scary Entering into silence can spiritually form us There's only a few sermons that I've heard that I remember. As I write that I want to make sure you …

Nov 1, 2023: November 1, 2023 Psalm 34:1-10, The Message “Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him. When I was desperate, I called out, and GOD …

Oct 31, 2023: October 31, 2023 James 2:14-18 “Isn’t it obvious that God-talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense?” I have a friend whose favorite saying is, “acta non verba,” …

Oct 30, 2023: October 30, 2023 Psalm 119:41-48 “Let your love, God, shape my life with salvation, exactly as you promised...” Last night we were talking about Paul's call to go to …

Oct 29, 2023: Acts 21:17-22:30 // Unexpected Justice What happens when Paul shows up in Jerusalem?

Oct 28, 2023: October 28, 2023 John 5:39-47 “You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you’ll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. …

Oct 27, 2023: October 27, 2023 Psalm 90:1-6 “Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.” This beautiful line is from Psalm 90:1. I grabbed my attention and I …

Oct 26, 2023: Prayer Doesn&#39;t Change God Prayer is something so difficult for me to get my mind around. As I think about praying it raises so many, many questions. If God is sovereign why …

Oct 26, 2023: Prayer Doesn't Change God Prayer is something so difficult for me to get my mind around. As I think about praying it raises so many, many questions. If God is sovereign why …

Oct 26, 2023: October 26, 2023 Jeremiah 3 “I'm committed in love to you.” I'm really grateful that my kids and I have never had a falling out. I can't really imagine the pain that …

Oct 25, 2023: October 25, 2023 Jeremiah 2:29-37 “Day after day after day they never give me a thought.” Typically when our family starts out on a road trip we say a prayer. We pray …

Oct 24, 2023: October 24, 2023 Jeremiah 2:20-28 “How do you account for what is written in the desert dust...” I had a dentist appointment yesterday. I despise going to the dentist. …

Oct 23, 2023: October 23, 2023 Jeremiah 2:4-19 “But my people have traded my Glory for empty god-dreams and silly god-schemes.” It was the late nineties and I was working hard at …

Oct 22, 2023: Acts 21:1-16 // It’s in God’s Hands Now We explore what happens when you follow your calling.

Oct 20, 2023: October 20, 2023 Jeremiah 2:1-3 “I remember your youthful loyalty, our love as newlyweds.” We road trip pretty much everywhere. Mostly because we like having our car …

Oct 19, 2023: October 19, 2023 Jeremiah 1:11-19 “And God said, 'Good eyes! I'm sticking with you...'” This passage is not what I would call comforting. God is telling Jeremiah what …

Oct 18, 2023: How Do You Read the Bible? A simple practice to help you grow in your faith. When you open the Bible do you feel intimidated? I know I do. You read that right, the professional …

Oct 18, 2023: How Do You Read the Bible? A simple practice to help you grow in your faith. When you open the Bible do you feel intimidated? I know I do. You read that right, the professional …

Oct 18, 2023: October 18, 2023 Jeremiah 1:1-10 “Your job is to pull up and tear down, take apart and demolish, and then start over, building and planting.” Jeremiah was given a task …

Oct 15, 2023: Acts 20 // The Long Goodbye Typically the Knee Jerk Devotional is going to be short. There will be a post with an accompanying 3-5 minute podcast episode. But, to get things …

Oct 15, 2023: Acts 20 // The Long Goodbye We explore Paul’s long goodbye to the Ephesian Elders.

Oct 12, 2023: The Journey &#8211; Nuts and Bolts As I see friends who haven’t seen me in a while they are effusive in their praise of physical fitness. Over the last year, my body has transformed. …

Oct 12, 2023: The Journey &#8211; Perseverance Over Perfection What if we valued perseverance over being perfect? Sophia was walking through the forest with her friend Avil. As they were walking and talking she …

Oct 12, 2023: The Journey &#8211; The Unseen What do we do when the goal is unseen? It was Thanksgiving and we were heading to my brother Jay’s home outside Baltimore, Maryland. We were excited …

Oct 12, 2023: The Journey &#8211; The Crew We aren’t made to walk the path alone. I began my journey toward physical fitness with a commitment to walk fifteen minutes per day. My thinking was …

Oct 12, 2023: The Journey &#8211; Start With &#8220;Why?&#8221; Answering one question can start the journey. I recently shared a before and after picture one year apart on my social feeds. It sparked …

Oct 12, 2023: The Journey &#8211; Who Am I? A couple of years ago I read a book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. He tells the story of a friend who went on a weight loss journey. To begin …

Oct 12, 2023: The Red Wings start tonight and I am entirely too hopeful, too excited, and too lathered up in the Stevie Y butter.

Oct 12, 2023: #Wordle 845 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I tied the Old Gal today. I really need to get out of the 4 guesses territory to have a shot.

Oct 12, 2023: Good morning! May you press on #today with the hope of rest on your horizon.

Oct 11, 2023: The Journey - Nuts and Bolts As I see friends who haven’t seen me in a while they are effusive in their praise of physical fitness. Over the last year, my body has transformed. …

Oct 11, 2023: The Journey - Nuts and Bolts As I see friends who haven’t seen me in a while they are effusive in their praise of physical fitness. Over the last year, my body has transformed. …

Oct 11, 2023: #Wordle 844 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Welp, a five. The Old Gal won today. She is merciless!

Oct 11, 2023: Good morning! May you have a sense of joy in your work #today.

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Oct 10, 2023: How are you able to identify meaning and purpose in your day to day life? I’ve been noticing that, for me, it comes from the little moments when my …

Oct 10, 2023: #Wordle 843 4/6* 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟨🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I am confident the Old Gal will win today. 😅

Oct 10, 2023: Good morning! May you glimpse your purpose knowing you matter #today.

Oct 9, 2023: I need to jump on the next @challenge from the Micro.Blog fam

Oct 9, 2023: I actually didn’t mess up the recording this Sunday. So, here’s this past Sunday sermon in all its glory. Acts 19:21-41// Golden Calves and Sacred …

Oct 9, 2023: Acts 19:21-41 // Golden Calves and Sacred Cows We explore together the issues that take place when the gospel begins to touch on our golden calves and sacred cows.

Oct 9, 2023: #Wordle 842 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Tied the Old Gal today!

Oct 9, 2023: Good Monday morning! May your week be filled with joyful adventures.

Oct 8, 2023: The Lions just put up a college score. Love to see it!

Oct 8, 2023: #Wordle 841 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The Old Gal beat me again today!

Oct 8, 2023: Good morning! May you create community #today!

Oct 7, 2023: #Wordle 840 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The Old Gal got it in 4. Winner, winner!

Oct 7, 2023: Good morning! May you do something today that simply brings you joy.

Oct 6, 2023: I’m so grateful for good friends.

Oct 6, 2023: A little college baseball on a brillaint Friday afternoon? Yes, please!

Oct 6, 2023: Gym thought…

Oct 6, 2023: #Wordle 839 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Better showing today! Let’s see if the Old Gal can beat this score.

Oct 6, 2023: Good morning! We made it to Friday, persevere, press on, and choose joy #today!

Oct 5, 2023: I just upgraded to Mac OS Sonoma and it sure is pretty!

Oct 5, 2023: I love this! Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship. — Epicurus Hourly …

Oct 5, 2023: I love the connections that I get to make in third spaces. It takes time but it is so worth it.

Oct 5, 2023: #Wordle 838 6/6* 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Oh good grief. This was silly. The Old Gal will definitely beat this number.

Oct 5, 2023: Good morning! May you create joy #today in the midst of whatever it is you are pursuing.

Oct 4, 2023: Hung out on the lake with the boys this afternoon to end the summer. It was perfect!

Oct 4, 2023: It was Thanksgiving and we were heading to my brother Jay’s home outside Baltimore, Maryland. As we drove the weather grew worse and worse. This …

Oct 4, 2023: The Journey - The Unseen What do we do when the goal is unseen? It was Thanksgiving and we were heading to my brother Jay's home outside Baltimore, Maryland. We were excited …

Oct 4, 2023: The Journey - The Unseen What do we do when the goal is unseen? It was Thanksgiving and we were heading to my brother Jay's home outside Baltimore, Maryland. We were excited …

Oct 4, 2023: I love sitting here at the coffee shop and hearing multiple languages spoken. It’s beautiful.

Oct 4, 2023: Good morning! May you be fully present with those around you #today.

Oct 4, 2023: #Wordle 837 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟨🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The Old Gal pulled out a tie today!

Oct 3, 2023: Good morning! May you leave joy in your wake as you pursue your authentic self today.

Oct 2, 2023: Good morning! May you start your week with enthusiasm, joy, and hope.

Oct 1, 2023: Good friends seem to know what you need even when you don’t.

Oct 1, 2023: Good morning! May you connect deeply with others today experiencing the richness of being known.

Sep 30, 2023: This was one heckuva week. High highs. Low lows. I’m so grateful to be with my people at Peace Presbyterian Church and The Acts 13 Network tomorrow. …

Sep 30, 2023: Good morning! May you intentionally pursue joy today.

Sep 29, 2023: I get to spend time with both my kids today. Life is good!

Sep 29, 2023: Good morning! May you finish the week well #today, press on!

Sep 28, 2023: I love watching this kid play ball!

Sep 28, 2023: I can’t seem to escape the question, “What’s so amazing about grace?” I want it to be simple. But it’s not. So what do you think? What makes grace …

Sep 28, 2023: Good morning! May you get that thing off your list #today that is going to impede rest.

Sep 28, 2023: #Wordle 831 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 It will be interinteresting to see if the Old Gal beats me!

Sep 27, 2023: A fresh pot of coffee? I don’t mind if I do. ☕️

Sep 27, 2023: “Friendship is a much underestimated aspect of spirituality. It’s every bit as significant as prayer and fasting. Like the sacramental use of water …

Sep 27, 2023: “Love—God’s love in particular—is fundamental to the world’s existence. Love is the background against which everything else is played…” 📚: Leap Over …

Sep 27, 2023: I began my journey toward physical fitness with a commitment to walk fifteen minutes per day. My thinking was that I could do anything for fifteen …

Sep 27, 2023: The Journey - The Crew We aren't made to walk the path alone. I began my journey toward physical fitness with a commitment to walk fifteen minutes per day. My thinking was …

Sep 27, 2023: The Journey - The Crew We aren't made to walk the path alone. I began my journey toward physical fitness with a commitment to walk fifteen minutes per day. My thinking was …

Sep 27, 2023: What do you think it means to love well?

Sep 27, 2023: Today requires three things: The gym. Writing. Music.

Sep 27, 2023: Good morning! Let’s try this cross post set up one more time!

Sep 27, 2023: As I continue to work on getting this social feed back up and running, I am wondering if cross posting works.

Sep 27, 2023: #Wordle 830 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟨🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Well, pretty sure the Old Gal will get me today!

Sep 27, 2023: Good morning dear #fediverse! May you make progress #today so that you can find some rest.

Sep 26, 2023: The sorrow of life is more real some days than others.

Sep 26, 2023: Trying out the new micro blog set up.

Sep 26, 2023: Testing out the new micro blog set up.

Sep 19, 2023: The Journey - Perseverance Over Perfection What if we valued perseverance over being perfect? Sophia was walking through the forest with her friend Avil. As they were walking and talking she …

Sep 19, 2023: The Journey - Perseverance Over Perfection What if we valued perseverance over being perfect? Sophia was walking through the forest with her friend Avil. As they were walking and talking she …

Sep 6, 2023: The Journey - Who Am I? Our self identity shapes what we do. A couple of years ago I read a book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. He tells the story of a friend who went …

Sep 6, 2023: The Journey - Who Am I? Our self identity shapes what we do. A couple of years ago I read a book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. He tells the story of a friend who went …

Aug 30, 2023: The Journey - Start With &#34;Why?&#34; Answering one question can start the journey. I recently shared a before and after picture one year apart on my social feeds. It sparked …

Aug 30, 2023: The Journey - Start With &#34;Why?&#34; Answering one question can start the journey. I recently shared a before and after picture one year apart on my social feeds. It sparked …

Aug 23, 2023: The Way of Reconnecting Why I find the Jesus Way helpful in loving well. In the single most unsurprising thing ever written, I as a pastor think about religion. I think about …

Aug 23, 2023: The Way of Reconnecting Why I find the Jesus Way helpful in loving well. In the single most unsurprising thing ever written, I as a pastor think about religion. I think about …

Aug 20, 2023: Acts 17:16-34 // Unknown God This week we take a look at Paul's visit to the Areopogus in the city of Athens.

Aug 10, 2023: Finding My Religion Could religion actually be good? When you think of religion what comes into your mind? For many of us it's probably something like, “man's pursuit of …

Aug 10, 2023: Finding My Religion Could religion actually be good? When you think of religion what comes into your mind? For many of us it's probably something like, “man's pursuit of …

Aug 7, 2023: The Thing Called Deconstruction What if deconstruction was something else? Everywhere you look people are deconstructing. For some, this looks like a total rejection of faith. Some …

Aug 7, 2023: The Thing Called Deconstruction What if deconstruction was something else? Everywhere you look people are deconstructing. For some, this looks like a total rejection of faith. Some …

Aug 6, 2023: Acts 17:1-15 // He Welcomed Them This week we talk about hospitality through the story of Jason in Acts 17.

Jul 31, 2023: When Certainty Died My certainty died but then my faith lived I was there when he died. I sat next to him as they turned off all the machines. His wife and daughters had …

Jul 31, 2023: When Certainty Died My certainty died but then my faith lived I was there when he died. I sat next to him as they turned off all the machines. His wife and daughters had …

Jul 31, 2023: Acts 16:6-40 // Person of Peace We explore three scenes in Acts 16 and what do we find? Practice of Prayer, Practice of Presence, and the Practice of Piety (all the alliteration!)

Jul 16, 2023: Acts 15:1-35 // Boundaries We take a look at the first Church council, the Jerusalem Council. What we discover there informs us even to this day about the nature of following …

Jul 12, 2023: Free to Live There is this interesting little line in the letter that Paul of Tarsus wrote to the faith community in Galatia. >“Christ has set us free to live a …

Jul 12, 2023: Free to Live There is this interesting little line in the letter that Paul of Tarsus wrote to the faith community in Galatia. “Christ has set us free to live a …

Jul 9, 2023: Acts 14:21-28 // Many Hard Things Dan does a dive into Acts 14:21-28 and we wrestle with the reality that life is hard.

Jul 5, 2023: Faith Is Works, Right? Is placing your faith in Christ just a different way of saying, “earn your ticket to heaven”? That’s a question that I’ve received often over the …

Jul 2, 2023: Sermons? For the last few years I’ve had the joy of preaching at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, MI. This year, I gave in and started recording the …

Jul 2, 2023: Acts 14:8-20 // Common Grace Paul and Barnabas let us in on a little secret, God gives joy to everyone...

Jun 29, 2023: Amazing Grace? Oh OK... I remember sitting in the living room of my friend, mentor, and pastor, Bob Smart. There were about ten of us sitting in a circle for a Koinonia …

Jun 28, 2023: An Always Present Grace Often, as we read through the Old Testament, it feels like God is some sort of angry deity. We read some of the stories and think, “Woah dude, chill …

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Jun 27, 2023: Connect

Jun 25, 2023: Acts 14:1-7 // When the Door Closes We explore the opening verses of Acts 14 and ask, "how do we respond to conflict?"

Jun 23, 2023: Grace or Karma “Karma is a bitch.” Did that get your attention? 😏 I am sure it did. Pastors are not supposed to use that kind of bad language. This little sentence …

Jun 23, 2023: Grace or Karma? “Karma is a bitch.” Did that get your attention? I am sure it did. Pastors are not supposed to use that kind of bad language. This little sentence is …

Jun 22, 2023: It’s been a really fun few days watching our boy play ball. The joy on his face as he plays the game he loves is like nothing else.

Jun 18, 2023: Acts 13:13-52 // Set Free We explore the beginning of Paul's missionary journey. Recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church, Flint, MI

Jun 12, 2023: Acts 12:25-13:12 // Sent On Could Antioch be the ideal church?

Jun 12, 2023: Good morning! What’s good today?

Jun 11, 2023: I really want to start writing long-form again. I am feeling uninspired. So #fediverse, what would helpful to hear from The Pastor Next Door?

Jun 7, 2023: Learning new things is hard. I’m continuing to learn how to lift weights. I’m falling love with doing hard things.

Jun 5, 2023: Acts 11:19-30 // Christians We take a look at the next step in the development of our family story with the planting of the church in Antioch.

May 29, 2023: When even your tobacco is orthodox… 😂😂🤷‍♂️

May 29, 2023: This might be one of the most challenging books I’ve read. It is impacting my soul in ways I didn’t expect. Currently reading: Run with the Horses by …

May 29, 2023: If you’re into sermons, I’m posting mine here. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

May 26, 2023: Sweet summer nights! #LifeIsGood

May 26, 2023: I love Ypsilanti to my core. There is a resonant joy in this town that fills my soul. I moved outside at the coffee shop and now I get to hear the …

May 26, 2023: A perfect iced coffee at my favorite coffee shop in Ypsilanti, Cafe Liv!

May 26, 2023: I am teaching my way through the book of Acts at the moment. The two things that I am confronted with on almost every page: There’s only “us” and no …

May 25, 2023: I would love for you to join me for Tap Room Tuesday! kommunity.com/thepastor…

May 23, 2023: “Commands assume freedom and encourage response. Addressed by commands we are trained in response-ability.” Currently reading: Run with the Horses by …

May 21, 2023: Acts 11:1-18 // Majoring on Minors This week we explore the fall out from Peter's time with Cornelius. This was originally recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, MI

May 20, 2023: The new micro.blog app update is niiiiice!

May 16, 2023: Reading and enjoying a nice smoke on my patio while overlooking a freshly mown lawn. #lifeisgood

May 16, 2023: “What we do in secret determines the soundness of who we are in public. Prayer is the secret work that develops a life that is thoroughly authentic …

May 16, 2023: “Prayer is the act in which we approach God as living person, a thou to whom we speak, not an it that we talk about.” — Eugene Peterson, Run With …

May 14, 2023: Acts 10:1-48 // Right Between the Eyes We explore the key passage of Acts 10 and Peter's conversion.

May 11, 2023: A ball field on a beautiful night is one of my happy places.

May 11, 2023: Acts 9:32-43 // Show Up! Join us as we continue our study of Acts. This week we take a look at a small passage that in some ways feels insignificant. Perhaps it's more …

May 11, 2023: What a beautiful day to spend on the patio of my favorite Flint Area Coffee Shop, The Station!

May 8, 2023: If you live near Ypsilanti, MI I’d love for you to join me for Tap Room Tuesday… kty.li/fXHHN

May 5, 2023: If you like to listen to sermons, here’s my most recent from the book of Acts. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

May 5, 2023: Acts 9:19-31 // Fear or Fear? Check out this week's message, Fear or Fear?, from Acts 9:19-31. Originally recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, MI

May 4, 2023: I rolled into one of my favortie mite coffee shops today, The Station (in Flushing, MI), and it is hopping! There’s just something life giving about …

Apr 29, 2023: These days there’s so much real life, in person, doing all the things that I have struggled to create a rhythm to write and create. One of my goals …

Apr 27, 2023: Spending time at my favorite Flint area coffee shop today, The Station Coffee Co! If you’re around the area and want to connect, hit me up.

Apr 26, 2023: I really need to be productive today. So, I’m starting with this list: Gym Emails and other communication Lunch Reading/studying Chorin’ Reward: …

Apr 24, 2023: I’ve been preaching at a quaint little Presbyterian Church in Flint the last few years as pulpit supply. I finally started recording and uploading the …

Apr 24, 2023: Acts 9:1-19 // Redeeming Grace We take a look a the overwhelming of Christ in today's message from Acts 9:1-19. Originally recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, MI

Apr 24, 2023: If you’re in the Ypsilanti area, check out Tap Room Tuesday… gettogether.community/events/32…

Apr 19, 2023: Chris Stapleton is built different… That’s it. That’s the post.

Apr 19, 2023: Consistency is the key. Down below 250lbs, that’s over 70lbs. Not perfect. Consistent.

Apr 17, 2023: Acts 8 // Even Them Acts 8 has an important transition function in the story of Acts. We see Philip take the gospel to the people who were on the outside looking in for …

Apr 17, 2023: This is a helpful and insightful thread by @timwilson@mastodon.world for those of us doing pastoral work in a context outside of the mainstream. …

Apr 13, 2023: An Always Present Grace Often, as we read through the Old Testament, it feels like God is some sort of angry deity. We read some of the stories and think, “Woah dude, chill …

Apr 12, 2023: I’m beyond proud of this kid. He’s a college baseball player and he’s also demolishing it in the classroom. Tonight he was honored for making the Moot …

Apr 12, 2023: Golfing with my pops today was good for the soul. I’m so grateful for these days.

Apr 12, 2023: I get to play golf with my Dad today. Can. Not. Wait. This is the best perk of being a pastor, the flexibility to spend time in various ways. Tonight …

Apr 11, 2023: Acts 6:8-7:60 // He Saw the Son of Man We take a look at the martyrdom of Stephen and ask, "What can we walk away with?"

Apr 10, 2023: Beginning a week from today I will be hosting a virtual book club on my Telegram channel. We will be reading and discussing Eugene Peterson’s “Leap …

Apr 10, 2023: The mornings are getting sunnier! I can’t wait to sit on the patio in the morning drinking coffee and reading. Soon!

Apr 9, 2023: Christ is risen!

Apr 8, 2023: This was a challenging and hope-filled Lenten devotional. I’m grateful for the time spent considering the deep and weighty things of Scripture these …

Apr 7, 2023: “Jesus dies “for” us not in the sense of “in place of” but “in solidarity with.”” - Richard Rohr This struck a chord with me. I have been thinking a …

Apr 6, 2023: Amy and I had an absolutely marvelous time tonight! Our neighbors, Noah and Kandice, invited us and a few other neighbors to their home for the …

Apr 6, 2023: Scored some new vinyl today. What a beautiful album not just musically but also in physical presentation.

Apr 5, 2023: “No child is just a child. Each is a creature in whom God intends to do something glorious and great.” Currently reading: Run with the Horses by …

Apr 5, 2023: Sitting in the garage with a pipe of really nice tobacco, a book that is blowing my mind, and watching a storm roll in? This fantastic.

Apr 4, 2023: In August, Amy and I are participating in something called, The Mammoth March. You hike 20 miles in 8 hours. Training starts now.

Apr 4, 2023: My daughter’s sorority, Pi Beta Phi, is raising money for the Spartan Strong Fund. If you’ve wondered how you could help after the shooting at MSU, …

Apr 3, 2023: Karma? Nah... Grace! “Karma’s a bitch.” Did that get your attention? 😏 I am sure it did. Pastors are not supposed to use that kind of bad language. This little sentence is …

Apr 2, 2023: Acts 6:1-7 - They Weren't Perfect We continue our exploration of the book of Acts. We take a look at the surprising calling of Stephen and six others. Originally recorded at Peace …

Apr 1, 2023: A cold day at the ball field, wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Mar 31, 2023: Currently reading: Deep Work by Cal Newport 📚 I’m going back through this book and creating a list of questions to process. As a pastor, I feel like I …

Mar 31, 2023: Fridays are leg days for me at the gym. They are always hard. They always hurt. Amy asked, “Since they always hurt, maybe you’re doing them wrong?” …

Mar 31, 2023: What do you consider to be the ideal length for a solo #podcast with no guests? 🎙️

Mar 30, 2023: Pastors, what rhythm do you have for creating space for deep work and at the same time being connected and available through the digital networking …

Mar 30, 2023: I am really liking using Obsidian to craft blog posts. It’s a nice interface and makes it easy to drop onto micro.blog.

Mar 30, 2023: Fireside Coffee in Flint, MI for the win! This Brazilian “Sweet Yellow,” is dang good! ☕️

Mar 30, 2023: Today marks my favorite weekend of the year. It is #OpeningDay for MLB ⚾️! There is hope and expectation and a dream of warm summer nights at ball …

Mar 28, 2023: Just started a new, to me, book by Eugene Peterson. The opening sentences: “The puzzle is why so many people live so badly. Not so wickedly, but so …

Mar 28, 2023: Trying out a coffee shop in Eastern Market in Detroit, Anthology. My guy The Beard loves it and recommends the Coffee Tonic. He’s right on the money. …

Mar 27, 2023: Pistons game with some of the fellas courtesy of our guy Noah (not pictured). 🏀

Mar 27, 2023: This book was really insightful and helpful. I am excited to begin putting some of Dr Li’s insights into practice. For instance, today I began …

Mar 27, 2023: If you’re in the Ypsilanti area, I’d love for you to come out and join me for some intentional conversation tomorrow night at Tap Room. …

Mar 27, 2023: Amazing Grace? Oh, OK I remember sitting in the living room of my friend, mentor, and pastor, Bob Smart. There were about ten of us sitting in a circle for a Koinonia …

Mar 27, 2023: Absolutely killed my workout today! Good start to my off day.

Mar 26, 2023: Acts 5:12-42 - Respond in Grace We continue our look into the Book of Acts by taking a look at the time that the Apostles got arrested.

Mar 23, 2023: My first day with an Apple Watch that I got just for fitness tracking and I definitely just went for a one mile walk at 9 pm to close all my rings. …

Mar 23, 2023: Tuesday nights I host a conversation called, Tap Room Tuesday. We meet at 8 pm and have an intentional conversation around three questions. Here are …

Mar 23, 2023: I get to spend the day exploring Flint,MI again. I’m in the process of missional mapmaking there and learning the place. If you’re around town and …

Mar 22, 2023: I had fun being a guest on a livestream on Twitch this week. I’m thinking I may give it a go and schedule some live AMAs. So, go give me a follow at …

Mar 22, 2023: The World Baseball Classic was absolutely brilliant. Last night, the game was played at a high level with everything you could ask for. Ohtani vs …

Mar 21, 2023: I’m so grateful for the life I get to live. Just about every single day I arise to find a day that is filled with things in my wheelhouse. What a …

Mar 20, 2023: Currently reading: Wondrous Encounters : Scripture for Lent by Richard Rohr 📚

Mar 20, 2023: I liked this picture for the photoblog challenge with the prompt, analog.

Mar 20, 2023: Happy Oberon Day!

Mar 19, 2023: Acts 4:32-5:11 / Wait? What Now? We continue our look at the Book of Acts with the crazy story of Ananias and Sapphira, folks, it gets a little weird.

Mar 18, 2023: Here are #3goodthings from March 17, 2023: Time with good friends Good food Crazy upsets in college sports

Mar 17, 2023: Hit the gym early. Figured this was as good as any for today’s photoblog challenge. @challenges

Mar 17, 2023: The Breastplate of St Patrick I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness of the …

Mar 16, 2023: Today’s photoblog challnege is, road. My favorite road is often no road at all.

Mar 16, 2023: Here are #3goodthings for March 16, 2023: Experienced two new coffee shops and they were fantastic. A day filled with quality conversations. …

Mar 15, 2023: Here are #3goodthings for March 15, 2023 It was sunny today I had a great lift Bowling was an absolute riot

Mar 15, 2023: Today’s photblog challenge: patience The journey toward health in whatever area demands patience.

Mar 15, 2023: Wednesdays are great days because they end with bowling league and time with fantastic friends.

Mar 14, 2023: March 14, 2023 #3goodthings An unreal conversation that lasted hours with a new friend. A massive incline workout. Ice cold beer. …

Mar 14, 2023: Today’s photoblog challenge, horizon. One of my favorite views in Ypsi.

Mar 14, 2023: Here are #3goodthings from yesterday, March 13, 2023: The dinner I cooked up was dang good My son sent me a picture of the fantastic meal he …

Mar 13, 2023: I did the thing today. 💪

Mar 13, 2023: Day 13 of the Photblogging Challenge: connection I have learned the critical importance of connection to my body. Working out has been crucial to that …

Mar 13, 2023: On Rest As I meditate this morning on rest I am struck by the fact that I don’t do it well. My inclination is distraction. To turn on the television and watch …

Mar 13, 2023: Mondays are my favorite day of the week. This is the day that I catch my breath. #Today, I stop and look around and rest a bit. I enjoy unhurried …

Mar 12, 2023: Come hang out with me Tuesday night! gettogether.community/events/30…

Mar 12, 2023: Does anyone have a FOSS alternative for Facebook events that they like?

Mar 12, 2023: Here are #3goodthings for March 12, 2023 An amazing breakfast conversation with a good friend. I think my sermon didn’t suck. There was no …

Mar 12, 2023: Today’s phot blog prompt is, shiny. This ring is the shiniest thing I own and yet it pales in comparison to the one whom it represents.

Mar 12, 2023: I have finally figured out my approach to this whole fediverse thing. Thankful to finally have found micro.blog and so now the consolidation has …

Mar 12, 2023: I have finally figured out my approach to this whole fediverse thing. Thankful to finally have found micro.blog and so now the consolidation has …

Mar 12, 2023: If the Red Wings can hold on and win this game, it would be such a great win. It points to the reality that they are truly improving. The Yzerplan is …

Mar 12, 2023: I have posted this week’s message, “Acts 4:23-31 - When the Bad Happens” anchor.fm/acts13/ep…

Mar 12, 2023: Acts 4:23-31 - When the Bad Thing Happens How do we respond when the bad thing happens? We explore that in this week’s episode.

Mar 11, 2023: How about #3goodthings for March 11, 2023? We arrived home safely from Florida Naps! Quality time with my Aunt Mo @3goodthings@a.gup.pe

Mar 11, 2023: Photo blogging challenge for March 11, gimcrack.

Mar 11, 2023: Here are #3goodthings for March 10, 2023 A quiet gorgeous morning on the patio. Breakfast with some of my favorite people, but Libby in …

Mar 10, 2023: Jumping in for the Micro Blog photoblog challenge for March. March 10: Ritual The morning coffee…

Mar 10, 2023: Currently reading: The World-Ending Fire by Wendell Berry 📚 As I continue to slowly work my way through this text, I am reminded that I live too fast. …

Mar 10, 2023: One last delightful warm and sunny morning before returning to the misery that is Michigan’s March.

Mar 10, 2023: One last morning in the warmth.

Mar 9, 2023: #3goodthings for March 9, 2023 1. A cool morning 2. Gorgeous weather for baseball 3. A good walk

Mar 9, 2023: Just running a little test post.

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Mar 9, 2023: Sitting outside on a blissfully cool morning in central Florida, reading, meditating, and drinking coffee; I’m not sure that life gets much better. …

Mar 8, 2023: March 8, 2023 #3goodthings Coffee with Amy Conversations with E The dinner conversation with Amy, E, Dennis, and Jeanne @3goodthings@a.gup.pe

Mar 8, 2023: This one kicked my butt. #challenge

Mar 8, 2023: I am beginning to learn that to love well demands a letting go of ego as much as it is an embracing of the other. In so many ways, the former is way …

Mar 8, 2023: On Tuesday evenings I host a time of intentional conversation. I’d love for you to join me on Tuesday, March 14 at 8 pm. danielmrose.com/events/ta…

Mar 8, 2023: It’s hard to believe that this was 16 years ago. But now, here we are. Both of these two little ones are grown and living their best lives. Ethan is …

Mar 7, 2023: March 7, 2023 #3goodthings A quiet morning reading Scripture, Wendell Berry, Richard Rohr, and TS Eliot Watched some good baseball Wings! …

Mar 6, 2023: March 6, 2023 #3goodthings I worked out For whatever reason, my coffee was particularly delicious today I got to spend some great time with a …

Mar 6, 2023: My favorite feature of the house we are staying at in FL may be the patio ceiling fan. This area is always shaded and this fan makes it so comfortable …

Mar 5, 2023: March 5, 2023 #3goodthings I got to cook a delicious dinner for my family Hitting golf balls for the first time since November Spending the …

Mar 5, 2023: March 4,2023 #3goodthings Morning coffee on the patio Staying on schedule with eating even on vacation Perfect weather @3goodthings@a.gup.pe

Mar 4, 2023: Currently reading: The World-Ending Fire by Wendell Berry 📚

Mar 4, 2023: Sitting outdoors and enjoying a cuppa, a good read, fresh air, and sunshine may be my favorite way to start a day. #goodlife #emptynest

Mar 3, 2023: March 3, 2023 #3goodthings The sun was shining and warm The joy of my son on a baseball diamond Spending an afternoon outside watching baseball …

Mar 3, 2023: This is what it’s all about.

Mar 3, 2023: Life is good.

Mar 3, 2023: That morning coffee hits different when you’ve been driving all night! #baseballparents

Mar 3, 2023: March 2, 2023 #3goodthings Ethan and Libby got to their spring break destinations safely. I took a nap. Road tripping with Amy to Florida by …

Mar 2, 2023: I’m intrigued by indieweb rsvp. But, I’m missing how to create an event. Where does one do that?

Mar 2, 2023: I forgot yesterday’s #3goodthings! So, #3goodthings for March 1, 2023: I cleared a pre-travel to do list I enjoyed time at my favorite coffee shop We …

Mar 1, 2023: Life Must Be Lived Forward Do you ever read something or hear something that you just know is true? I bumped into a quote today from the Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, …

Mar 1, 2023: Life Must Be Lived Forward Do you ever read something or hear something that you just know is true? I bumped into a quote today from the Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, …

Mar 1, 2023: Life Must Be Lived Forward Do you ever read something or hear something that you just know is true? I bumped into a quote today from the Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, …

Mar 1, 2023: A well deserved nitro cold brew with some heavy cream at my favorite coffee shop, Cafe Liv in Ypsilanti, MI.

Mar 1, 2023: Self-care includes doing things that make you feel tired and sore and gross.

Mar 1, 2023: My favorite discussion topic from last night’s Tap Room Tuesday conversation was, “Name three things that bring you joy.” I would love to know yours! …

Feb 28, 2023: #3GoodThings - February 28, 2023 I got to drive with Amy to and from work today. It was quality time. I had three fantastic conversations (two …

Feb 27, 2023: Finished reading: Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines That Shape the Church for Mission by David E. Fitch 📚

Feb 27, 2023: Currently reading: The Acts of the Apostles by JG Dunn 📚

Feb 27, 2023: Currently reading: The Wisdom Pattern by Richard Rohr 📚

Feb 27, 2023: Game night!

Feb 27, 2023: The Red Wings are buzzing tonight! They are playing with some urgency in Ottawa. #LGRW

Feb 27, 2023: #3GoodThings February 27, 2023 A quiet day of reading, writing, and processing A good day of eating healthy Rediscovered the music of Parliament …

Feb 27, 2023: I’m following all the #baseball micro.blog users I can. ⚾️

Feb 27, 2023: Popped on this playlist on a whim, and woo! It was exactly the move for a rainy quiet day off. music.apple.com/us/playli… #funkadelic #gfunk

Feb 27, 2023: On Tuesday nights I host a gathering of intentional conversation, Tap Room Tuesdays. Join me! Details are here: danielmrose.com/events/ta…

Feb 27, 2023: What are three specific things you’re doing today to help yourself to flourish? For me: I exercised I meditated on Scripture I am choosing to spend …

Feb 27, 2023: When it’s gross outside and you decide to do a body weight workout at home. But then, you realize your body weighs more than anything you lift at the …

Feb 26, 2023: Acts 3:11-4:22 - In The Name We explore the aftermath of Peter and John healing the man at the gate called Beautiful. Originally recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, …

Feb 26, 2023: Jordan Walker is that guy. #cardinals

Feb 26, 2023: I’m working hard at becoming the best version of me. So, a green smoothie 5-6 days per week is breakfast. It tastes better than it looks (191 cals, …

Feb 25, 2023: I’m pondering my shadow self this morning. As opposed to running from it or hiding it, I want to understand more deeply how to include it and …

Feb 24, 2023: Starting Again Over the last few years I have become more interested in engaging with the seasons of the Church calendar. I know that as a child our church followed …

Feb 23, 2023: Huge Red Wings game tonight. Two points back with four games in hand. I have become a believer! #lgrw #hockey

Feb 23, 2023: What steps have you taken to move beyond dualistic thinking toward a more wholistic perspective that is rooted in grace?

Feb 23, 2023: I’ve never really been all that into posting my sermons online. But, here we are. You can find them at Acts 13 Network.

Feb 23, 2023: Socrates is quoted as saying, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Let’s make life worth living!

Feb 19, 2023: Acts 3:1-10 - From the Fringes This week we continue exploring the story of people in the book of Acts. Dan challenges us to consider restoring dignity and removing shame from those …

Feb 16, 2023: Acts 2:42-47 - Scripture, Fellowship, Prayer, and Food In this episode we explore together Acts 2:42-47. This message was recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, MI.

Feb 16, 2023: Acts 2:1-41 - Ready or Not What happens when God shows up?

Feb 16, 2023: Acts 1:12-26 - The One Next Thing The early church is left in a state of bewilderment and shock. Now what do they do?

Feb 16, 2023: Acts 1:1-11 - The Story of People We begin our study of the Book of Acts.

Feb 15, 2023: The Acts 13 Network (Trailer)

Jan 1, 2023: It’s A New Year! I’ve been thinking about the New Year, a bit. In so many ways we often start the New Year thinking about shortcomings. It’s the “I‘m nots…” So, we …

Jan 1, 2023: It’s A New Year! I’ve been thinking about the New Year, a bit. In so many ways we often start the New Year thinking about shortcomings. It’s the “I‘m nots…” So, we …

Jan 1, 2023: It’s A New Year! I’ve been thinking about the New Year, a bit. In so many ways we often start the New Year thinking about shortcomings. It’s the “I‘m nots…” So, we …

Dec 1, 2022: Patience Patience is hard work. It demands an expectancy and an effort that brings about change and transformation.

Dec 1, 2022: Patience Patience is hard work. It demands an expectancy and an effort that brings about change and transformation.

Dec 1, 2022: Patience Patience is hard work. It demands an expectancy and an effort that brings about change and transformation. The post Patience first appeared on Daniel …

Dec 1, 2022: Communion, It Ain&#8217;t Wafers and Wine The Pub and Coffee Shop Tuesday night I wandered into my pub, Tap Room, for Tap Room Tuesday with my crew of people. Justin, our waiter, smiled and …

Dec 1, 2022: Communion, It Ain&#8217;t Wafers and Wine The Pub and Coffee Shop Tuesday night I wandered into my pub, Tap Room, for Tap Room Tuesday with my crew of people. Justin, our waiter, smiled and …

Dec 1, 2022: Communion, It Ain't Wafers and Wine The Pub and Coffee Shop Tuesday night I wandered into my pub, Tap Room, for Tap Room Tuesday with my crew of people. Justin, our waiter, smiled and …

Nov 22, 2022: Here I Wait A Story The last few years Amy and I have been picking a word to represent our year. The year of 2022 was the word "Wait (weight)" for me. I liked the …

Nov 22, 2022: Here I Wait A Story The last few years Amy and I have been picking a word to represent our year. The year of 2022 was the word “Wait (weight)” for me. I liked the …

Nov 15, 2022: To Forgive A Story The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he got under way, one servant was brought before him …

Nov 15, 2022: To Forgive A Story The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he got under way, one servant was brought before him …

Nov 15, 2022: To Forgive A Story The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he got under way, one servant was brought before him …

Nov 11, 2022: Season of Suck A Story Yesterday, I had the privilege of offering a few devotional thoughts to a few other pastors. For many pastors, election season is brutal. Then …

Nov 11, 2022: Season of Suck A Story Yesterday, I had the privilege of offering a few devotional thoughts to a few other pastors. For many pastors, election season is brutal. Then …

Nov 2, 2022: The Divine Mystery A Story I was sitting in one of my theology classes in seminary and we were discussing some theological argument. I don't remember which one. …

Nov 2, 2022: The Divine Mystery A Story I was sitting in one of my theology classes in seminary and we were discussing some theological argument. I don’t remember which one. …

Oct 25, 2022: The Do Nothing Church A Story... The algorithms on social media are an amazing thing. On Facebook for "occupation" I dropped in there, "pastor." Because, well, that's what …

Oct 25, 2022: The Do Nothing Church A Story… The algorithms on social media are an amazing thing. On Facebook for “occupation” I dropped in there, “pastor.” Because, well, that’s what I …

Oct 18, 2022: Religion, It&#8217;s Not What We Think A Story… I was pretty excited about my faith. I had become completely and utterly given to pursuing Christ. Paul’s statement, “I want to know …

Oct 18, 2022: Religion, It's Not What We Think A Story... I was pretty excited about my faith. I had become completely and utterly given to pursuing Christ. Paul's statement, "I want to know …

Oct 11, 2022: Everyday Jesus A Story... The other I was driving along; and by "driving along" I mean I was sitting in traffic. The "expressway" was stop and go due to …

Oct 11, 2022: Everyday Jesus A Story… The other I was driving along; and by “driving along” I mean I was sitting in traffic. The “expressway” was stop and go due to construction. …

Oct 4, 2022: Deconstruction Much? A Story... I was sitting with friends at our local hang out, Ram's Horn, affectionately referred to as "The Hole (if you've been in a Ram's Horn you …

Sep 27, 2022: A Questioning Faith A Story... I remember sitting in Calculus during my senior year in high school. It was Spring and the windows were open. I could hear the birds …

Sep 20, 2022: An Invitation to Come On Over! It was a beautiful Spring day and I was enjoying some time on the patio. When all of a sudden, Ethan rushed in, a bit flustered and frustrated. "Dad, …

Jul 1, 2022: Use Your Head and Heart John 7:20-24 How do I know what's right? That's a question that plagues many of us. It seems to find us everywhere we go. As we scroll the social …

Jun 29, 2022: Just Making Ourselves Look Good John 7:14-20 Have you ever been around a "one upper"? Or maybe, you are a "one upper"? You know what I'm talking about, don't you? That person who …

Jun 28, 2022: Humility or Fear? John 7:1-13 The great theologian Michael Scott once said, "Would I rather be feared or loved? Um... easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much …

May 5, 2022: R-E-L-A-X John 6:60-71 Many among his disciples heard this and said, "This is tough teaching, too tough to swallow." Jesus sensed that his disciples were having …

May 3, 2022: Yeah But... John 6:27-59 "Don't waste your energy striving for perishable food like that. Work for the food that sticks with you, food that nourishes your lasting …

May 2, 2022: I&#039;m Just Here for the Snacks John 6:16-26 In the evening his disciples went down to the sea, got in the boat, and headed back across the water to Capernaum. It had grown quite …

Apr 8, 2022: Slipping Off... John 6:1-15 After this, Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee (some call it Tiberias). A huge crowd followed him, attracted by the miracles they had …

Apr 6, 2022: The Working Agenda John 5:41-47I'm not interested in crowd approval. And do you know why? Because I know you and your crowds. I know that love, especially God's love, is …

Apr 5, 2022: God, Jesus, and Bobby Knight? John 5:39-40You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you'll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. …

Mar 23, 2022: Seriously! John 5:28-38"Don't act so surprised at all this. The time is coming when everyone dead and buried will hear his voice. Those who have lived the right …

Mar 22, 2022: Greeters not Gatekeepers! John 5:24-27"It's urgent that you listen carefully to this: Anyone here who believes what I am saying right now and aligns himself with the Father, …

Mar 18, 2022: No Shut Outs! John 5:19-23So Jesus explained himself at length. "I'm telling you this straight. The Son can't independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father …

Mar 16, 2022: Even on the Sabbath! John 5:1-18Soon another Feast came around and Jesus was back in Jerusalem. Near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem there was a pool, in Hebrew called …

Mar 15, 2022: A Bridge Too Far? John 4:43–54 After the two days he left for Galilee. Now, Jesus knew well from experience that a prophet is not respected in the place where he grew …

Mar 15, 2022: A Bridge Too Far? John 4:43-54I have exciting news to share: You can now read #LoveWell in the new Substack app for iPhone. Read #LoveWell in the new Substack appNow …

Feb 18, 2022: Firsthand Jive John 4:39-42Many of the Samaritans from that village committed themselves to him because of the woman's witness: "He knew all about the things I did. …

Feb 16, 2022: Standing With Giants John 4:31-38In the meantime, the disciples pressed him, "Rabbi, eat. Aren't you going to eat?" He told them, "I have food to eat you know nothing …

Feb 9, 2022: Go and Do John 4:31-34In the meantime, the disciples pressed him, "Rabbi, eat. Aren't you going to eat?" He told them, "I have food to eat you know nothing …

Feb 8, 2022: That Kind of Woman John 4:25-30The woman said, "I don't know about that. I do know that the Messiah is coming. When he arrives, we'll get the whole story." "I am he," …

Feb 1, 2022: All That Matters... John 4:15-24The woman said, "Sir, give me this water so I won't ever get thirsty, won't ever have to come back to this well again!" He said, "Go call …

Jan 26, 2022: The Generous One John 4:3-14So Jesus left the Judean countryside and went back to Galilee. To get there, he had to pass through Samaria. He came into Sychar, a …

Jan 25, 2022: Just Don&#039;t Play John 4:1-3Jesus realized that the Pharisees were keeping count of the baptisms that he and John performed (although his disciples, not Jesus, did the …

Jan 21, 2022: Extravagance! John 3:22-36After this conversation, Jesus went on with his disciples into the Judean countryside and relaxed with them there. He was also baptizing. …

Jan 19, 2022: The Addiction John 3:9-21Nicodemus asked, "What do you mean by this? How does this happen?" Jesus said, "You're a respected teacher of Israel and you don't know …

Jan 18, 2022: Just That John 3:1-8There was a man of the Pharisee sect, Nicodemus, a prominent leader among the Jews. Late one night he visited Jesus and said, "Rabbi, we all …

Jan 14, 2022: Later... John 2:13-25When the Passover Feast, celebrated each spring by the Jews, was about to take place, Jesus traveled up to Jerusalem. He found the Temple …

Jan 14, 2022: Later… Photo by Aiden Frazier on UnsplashWhen the Passover Feast, celebrated each spring by the Jews, was about to take place, Jesus traveled up to …

Jan 12, 2022: It Was A Real Banger Three days later there was a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. Jesus and his disciples were guests also. When they …

Jan 12, 2022: It Was a Real Banger! John 2:1-12Three days later there was a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there. Jesus and his disciples were guests also. …

Jan 11, 2022: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. When he got there, he ran across Philip and said, “Come, follow me.” (Philip’s hometown was Bethsaida, …

Jan 11, 2022: You Ain&#039;t Seen Nothing Yet! John 1:43-51The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. When he got there, he ran across Philip and said, "Come, follow me." (Philip's hometown was …

Jan 6, 2022: There He Is! The next day John was back at his post with two disciples, who were watching. He looked up, saw Jesus walking nearby, and said, "Here he is, God's …

Jan 6, 2022: There He Is! John 1:35-42The next day John was back at his post with two disciples, who were watching. He looked up, saw Jesus walking nearby, and said, "Here he …

Jan 5, 2022: God-Revealer The very next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and yelled out, "Here he is, God's Passover Lamb! He forgives the sins of the world! This is the …

Jan 5, 2022: God-Revealer John 1:29-34The very next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and yelled out, "Here he is, God's Passover Lamb! He forgives the sins of the world! …

Jan 4, 2022: We Want Answers! When Jews from Jerusalem sent a group of priests and officials to ask John who he was, he was completely honest. He didn't evade the question. He told …

Jan 4, 2022: We Want Answers! John 1:19-28When Jews from Jerusalem sent a group of priests and officials to ask John who he was, he was completely honest. He didn't evade the …

Jan 3, 2022: The Middle John 1:15-18John pointed him out and called, "This is the One! The One I told you was coming after me but in fact was ahead of me. He has always been …

Dec 16, 2021: They Didn&#039;t Notice John 1:9-13The Life-Light was the real thing: Every person entering Life he brings into Light. He was in the world, the world was there through him, …

Dec 15, 2021: True Selves John 1:9-13The Life-Light was the real thing: Every person entering Life he brings into Light. He was in the world, the world was there through him, …

Dec 14, 2021: Jesus Is Lord 1 Corinthians 12:1-3Today is special Knee Jerk Devotional! Instead of a written one devotional I recorded my sermon from this Sunday because many …

Dec 10, 2021: Guides John 1:6-8There once was a man, his name John, sent by God to point out the way to the Life-Light. He came to show everyone where to look, who to …

Dec 8, 2021: Life-Light! John 1:1-5The Word was first,the Word present to God,God present to the Word.The Word was God,in readiness for God from day one.Everything was created …

Dec 7, 2021: Salty? Colossians 4:2-6Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude. Don't forget to pray for us, that God will open doors for telling …

Dec 3, 2021: Not That! Colossians 3:17-4:1Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every …

Dec 2, 2021: One Another Colossians 3:15-17Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. …

Dec 1, 2021: Let Us Lament Psalm 77Lamenting is not something that we like to do. Lamenting is not something that comes naturally to us. But, when we are faced with a pain, a …

Nov 30, 2021: Dress Up Colossians 3:12-14So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet …

Nov 19, 2021: Thief Colossians 3:5-11And that means killing off everything connected with that way of death: sexual promiscuity, impurity, lust, doing whatever you feel …

Nov 18, 2021: Contentment Colossians 3:3-4Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life—even though invisible to spectators—is with Christ in God. He is your …

Nov 17, 2021: Where The Action Is Colossians 3:1-2So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. …

Nov 16, 2021: Why? Colossians 2:20-23So, then, if with Christ you've put all that pretentious and infantile religion behind you, why do you let yourselves be bullied by …

Nov 12, 2021: The Substance is Christ Colossians 2:16-19So don't put up with anyone pressuring you in details of diet, worship services, or holy days. All those things are mere shadows …

Nov 11, 2021: You Can&#039;t Get It Colossians 2:11-15Entering into this fullness is not something you figure out or achieve. It's not a matter of being circumcised or keeping a long …

Nov 10, 2021: The Emptiness of the Argument Colossians 2:8-10Watch out for people who try to dazzle you with big words and intellectual double-talk. They want to drag you off into endless …

Nov 4, 2021: Get Busy Living Colossians 2:6-7My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you've been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; …

Nov 3, 2021: A Tapestry of Love Colossians 2:1-5I want you to realize that I continue to work as hard as I know how for you, and also for the Christians over at Laodicea. Not many of …

Nov 2, 2021: Y&#039;all Basic Colossians 1:24-29 I want you to know how glad I am that it's me sitting here in this jail and not you. There's a lot of suffering to be entered into …

Oct 29, 2021: Put-Back-Togetherness Colossians 1:21-23You yourselves are a case study of what he does. At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of …

Oct 28, 2021: Broken and Dislocated Colossians 1:15-20We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God's original purpose in everything created. …

Oct 27, 2021: Dead-end Alleys, Dark Dungeons, and the Kingdom Colossians 1:13-14God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He's set us up in the kingdom of the Son he loves so much, the Son who got us …

Oct 26, 2021: Live Well Colossians 1:9-12Be assured that from the first day we heard of you, we haven't stopped praying for you, asking God to give you wise minds and spirits …

Oct 21, 2021: Uncontrollable! Colossians 1:5b-8The Message is as true among you today as when you first heard it. It doesn't diminish or weaken over time. It's the same all over …

Oct 20, 2021: Hope Colossians 1:3-5aOur prayers for you are always spilling over into thanksgivings. We can't quit thanking God our Father and Jesus our Messiah for you! …

Oct 19, 2021: Sent Colossians 1:1-2I, Paul, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan. Together with my friend Timothy, I greet the …

Oct 14, 2021: Ordinary Matthew 10:34-42"Don't think I've come to make life cozy. I've come to cut— make a sharp knife-cut between son and father, daughter and mother, bride …

Oct 13, 2021: Intimidated Matthew 10:24-33"A student doesn't get a better desk than her teacher. A laborer doesn't make more money than his boss. Be content—pleased, even—when …

Oct 12, 2021: The Wolf Matthew 10:16-23"Stay alert. This is hazardous work I'm assigning you. You're going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so don't call …

Oct 11, 2021: Show Up Matthew 10:5-15Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge: "Don't begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers. And …

Oct 7, 2021: Life is Together Matthew 9:18-26As he finished saying this, a local official appeared, bowed politely, and said, "My daughter has just now died. If you come and touch …

Oct 6, 2021: The Party Matthew 9:9-17Passing along, Jesus saw a man at his work collecting taxes. His name was Matthew. Jesus said, "Come along with me." Matthew stood up …

Oct 5, 2021: Together Matthew 9:1-8Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw …

Oct 1, 2021: Community Matthew 8:1-17Jesus came down the mountain with the cheers of the crowd still ringing in his ears. Then a leper appeared and went to his knees before …

Sep 30, 2021: Incidentals or Foundations? Matthew 7:22-29I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, 'Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, …

Sep 29, 2021: The Manipulation Matthew 7:13-21"Don't look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced …

Sep 28, 2021: What&#039;s In Your Eye? Matthew 7:1-12“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it …

Sep 24, 2021: Pray Simply, Simply Pray Matthew 6:7-15"The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They're full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling …

Sep 23, 2021: Being Seen Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18"Be especially careful when you are trying to be good so that you don't make a performance out of it. It might be good theater, …

Sep 22, 2021: Grow Up! Matthew 5:38-48"Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.' Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I …

Sep 21, 2021: Integrity Matthew 5:27-37"You know the next commandment pretty well, too: 'Don't go to bed with another's spouse.' But don't think you've preserved your virtue …

Sep 17, 2021: What Will You Be? Matthew 5:11-16"Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What …

Sep 16, 2021: The Agenda Matthew 5:1-10When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with …

Sep 15, 2021: Disappointment Luke 4:18-30“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,because he has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the …

Sep 14, 2021: Kingdom Matthew 4:12-17When Jesus got word that John had been arrested, he returned to Galilee. He moved from his hometown, Nazareth, to the lakeside village …

Sep 10, 2021: Pursuit Philippians 3:1-16And that's about it, friends. Be glad in God! I don't mind repeating what I have written in earlier letters, and I hope you don't …

Sep 9, 2021: Fresh Air Philippians 2:12-30What I'm getting at, friends, is that you should simply keep on doing what you've done from the beginning. When I was living among …

Sep 8, 2021: Selfless Philippians 2:1-11If you've gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community …

Sep 7, 2021: Perspective Philippians 1:12-30I want to report to you, friends, that my imprisonment here has had the opposite of its intended effect. Instead of being …

Sep 2, 2021: Rediscover the Better Story James 3:13-4:12Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here's what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It's the way …

Sep 1, 2021: Words Are Fire! James 3:1-12Don't be in any rush to become a teacher, my friends. Teaching is highly responsible work. Teachers are held to the strictest standards. …

Aug 31, 2021: The Way of Being James 2:14-26Dear friends, do you think you'll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right words but never do anything? Does merely talking about …

Aug 30, 2021: The Royal Rule James 2:1-13My dear friends, don't let public opinion influence how you live out our glorious, Christ-originated faith. If a man enters your church …

Jul 7, 2021: Love is the Root with Nathan Soos In this week's episode I chop it up with Nathan Soos, a teacher and coach from Lincoln Middle School. He's a guy that embodies what it means to love …

Jul 1, 2021: Beauty Out Of Ugly Things Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 23:13-25Passage: Then Pilate called in the high priests, rulers, and the others and said, "You brought this man to me as a …

Jun 30, 2021: Know Yourself Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 23:1-12Passage: Then they all took Jesus to Pilate and began to bring up charges against him. They said, "We found this man …

Jun 29, 2021: Care and Compassion with Jennifer Gorman This week I sat down with my good friend, Jennifer Gorman to talk about what it means to love well. She is an avid volunteer and serves some of the …

Jun 29, 2021: The Shadows Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:63-71Passage: The men in charge of Jesus began poking fun at him, slapping him around. They put a blindfold on him and …

Jun 28, 2021: Faith My Eyes Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:54-62Passage: Arresting Jesus, they marched him off and took him into the house of the Chief Priest. Peter followed, but …

Jun 25, 2021: You Feel Me? Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:39-53Passage: Leaving there, he went, as he so often did, to Mount Olives. The disciples followed him. When they arrived …

Jun 24, 2021: Intentionality and Hospitality with Robert Norris In the season premiere of #LoveWell I interviewed Robert Norris. He's a volunteer extraordinaire and all around great husband, dad, and friend. There …

Jun 24, 2021: The Eternal Now Knee Jerk Devotional: Psalm 105:1-6Passage: Hallelujah! Thank GOD! Pray to him by name!Tell everyone you meet what he has done!Sing him songs, belt …

Jun 23, 2021: The Ugly Beauty of Community Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:14-23Passage: When it was time, he sat down, all the apostles with him, and said, "You've no idea how much I have looked …

Jun 21, 2021: Upside Leadership With Your Boy JC Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:27-38Passage: "Who would you rather be: the one who eats the dinner or the one who serves the dinner? You'd rather eat …

Jun 18, 2021: The One About How Much Jesus Cares Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 21:5-19Passage: One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendor …

Jun 17, 2021: A Priest, A Rich Guy, and a Widow Walk Into Church Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 20:41-21:4Passage: Then he put a question to them: "How is it that they say that the Messiah is David's son? In the Book of …

Jun 16, 2021: Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 20:27-40Passage: Some Sadducees came up. This is the Jewish party that denies any possibility of resurrection. They asked, …

Jun 15, 2021: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 20:20-26 The one where Jesus isn't a sucker...Passsage: Watching for a chance to get him, they sent spies who posed as honest inquirers, hoping to trick him …

Jun 14, 2021: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 20:9-19 The one about being exposed...Passage: Jesus told another story to the people: "A man planted a vineyard. He handed it over to farmhands and went off …

Jun 11, 2021: Knee Jerk Devotoinal: Luke 19:41-48 When you don't notice it...Passage: When the city came into view, he wept over it. "If you had only recognized this day, and everything that was good …

Jun 10, 2021: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 19:28-40 The Return of the KingPassage: After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to Jerusalem. When he got near Bethphage and Bethany at the …

Jun 9, 2021: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 19:11-27 The one where I'm confuzzled...Passage: While he had their attention, and because they were getting close to Jerusalem by this time and expectation …

Jun 8, 2021: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 19:1-10 I'm hiding and you can't see me...Passage: Then Jesus entered and walked through Jericho. There was a man there, his name Zacchaeus, the head tax man …

Jun 7, 2021: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 18:31-43 The one about bringing the outsider in...Passage: Then Jesus took the Twelve off to the side and said, "Listen carefully. We're on our way up to …

Jun 4, 2021: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 18:9-14 The one where I confess...Passage: He told his next story to some who were complacently pleased with themselves over their moral performance and …

Sep 15, 2020: My Fascination with Jesus How I see my story in his story. – I am fascinated by the person of Jesus. There is no other person in the history of the world that I would more like …

Mar 12, 2020: Accepted By His Dad Photo by Wes Hicks on Unsplash I know the headings in the Bible are not Scripture. But, every once in a while the heading brings me up short. I opened …

Mar 10, 2020: My Fascination With Jesus Photo by Fares Hamouche on UnsplashI am fascinated by the person of Jesus. There is no other person in the history of the world that I would more like …

Mar 4, 2020: On Parenting: Raise Adults Not Children Part 11 of 11 on Parenting Principles One of the most important leadership principles that I’ve learned over the years is to begin with the end in …

Mar 4, 2020: On Parenting: Raise Adults Not Children Part 11 of 11 on Parenting PrinciplesOne of the most important leadership principles that I’ve learned over the years is to begin with the end in …

Mar 3, 2020: On Parenting: Model Your Principles Part 10 of 11 on Parenting Principles Do as I say, not as I do. Raise your hand if you’ve heard that one. There is a lot of talk about just about …

Mar 3, 2020: On Parenting: Model Your Principles Part 10 of 11 on Parenting PrinciplesDo as I say, not as I do. Raise your hand if you’ve heard that one. There is a lot of talk about just about …

Mar 2, 2020: On Parenting: Don't Make Excuses Part 9 of 11 on Parenting Principles I think the biggest trap that we fall into as parents is the trap of making excuses for our kids. My mom was a …

Mar 2, 2020: On Parenting: Don’t Make Excuses Part 9 of 11 on Parenting PrinciplesI think the biggest trap that we fall into as parents is the trap of making excuses for our kids. My mom was a …

Feb 28, 2020: On Parenting: Have Expectations Part 8 of 11 on Parenting Principles After my parents divorce I will never forget something that my mom told us over and over: You will not be a …

Feb 28, 2020: On Parenting: Have Expectations Part 8 of 11 on Parenting PrinciplesAfter my parents divorce I will never forget something that my mom told us over and over: You will not be a …

Feb 27, 2020: On Parenting: Experience Over Stuff Part 7 of 11 on Parenting Principles Keeping up with the Jones' is one of the single greatest temptations that we face as parents. Someone always has …

Feb 27, 2020: On Parenting: Experience Over Stuff Part 7 of 11 on Parenting PrinciplesKeeping up with the Jones’ is one of the single greatest temptations that we face as parents. Someone always has …

Feb 26, 2020: Archive

Feb 26, 2020: On Parenting: Speak With Them Part 6 of 11 on Parenting Principles There is this great video that circulates on social media every so often. It is a dad and his son sitting on the …

Feb 26, 2020: On Parenting: Speak With Them Part 6 of 11 on Parenting PrinciplesThere is this great video that circulates on social media every so often. It is a dad and his son sitting on the …

Feb 25, 2020: On Parenting: Be Consistent Part 5 on Parenting Principles Shortly after Ethan was born a couple from the church we were attending invited us over to their home for lunch. The …

Feb 25, 2020: On Parenting: Be Consistent Part 5 on Parenting PrinciplesShortly after Ethan was born a couple from the church we were attending invited us over to their home for lunch. The …

Feb 24, 2020: On Parenting: Extend Grace Part 4 of 11 on Principles of Parenting I don’t remember the details of what happened. Ethan was probably five or six. What I do remember is that he …

Feb 24, 2020: On Parenting: Extend Grace Part 4 of 11 on Principles of ParentingI don’t remember the details of what happened. Ethan was probably five or six. What I do remember is that he …

Feb 21, 2020: On Parenting: Ask For Forgiveness Part 3 of 11 of Parenting PrinciplesMy son, Ethan, had been driving for a while. Like modern parents do, we had put an app on his phone called Life …

Feb 21, 2020: On Parenting: Ask For Forgiveness Part 3 of 11 on Parenting Principles My son, Ethan, had been driving for a while. Like modern parents do, we had put an app on his phone called Life …

Feb 20, 2020: On Parenting: Their Sin is Not Your Sin Part 2 of 11 of Parenting Principles When you have your first kid, everyone, and I mean everyone, gives you advice. You get advice from the lady in …

Feb 20, 2020: On Parenting: Their Sin is Not Your Sin Part 2 of 11 of Parenting PrinciplesWhen you have your first kid, everyone, and I mean everyone, gives you advice. You get advice from the lady in the …

Feb 19, 2020: On Parenting: A Warning and An Encouragement Part 1 of 11 Parenting PrinciplesAny time that I ask people what they want me to write about, almost always the topic of parenting comes up. A few …

Feb 19, 2020: On Parenting: A Warning and An Encouragement Part 1 of 11 on Parenting Principles Any time that I ask people what they want me to write about, almost always the topic of parenting comes up. A …

Feb 5, 2020: Engage... The Spiritual Practices of Engagement Spiritual practice is about preparing us to #LoveWell. These practices include practices of abstinence and …

Feb 5, 2020: Engage… The Spiritual Practices of EngagementSpiritual practice is about preparing us to . These practices include practices of abstinence and practices of …

Jan 31, 2020: Chastity, Secrecy, and Sacrifice... The disciplines and practices of abstinence are designed to help us grow in our ability to know contentment and trust. They press us toward …

Jan 31, 2020: Chastity, Secrecy, and Sacrifice… The disciplines and practices of abstinence are designed to help us grow in our ability to know contentment and trust. They press us toward …

Jan 29, 2020: Wait, wait... Amy and I were raising support to join the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) and living in Mount Pleasant, MI. I had just graduated from …

Jan 29, 2020: Wait, wait… Amy and I were raising support to join the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) and living in Mount Pleasant, MI. I had just graduated from …

Jan 28, 2020: Deny Yourself...Wait, What? When was the last time you denied yourself something? If you’re anything like me that’s a hard question to answer. I am not in the business of …

Jan 28, 2020: Deny Yourself…Wait, What? When was the last time you denied yourself something? If you’re anything like me that’s a hard question to answer. I am not in the business of denying …

Dec 19, 2019: Spiritual Practice Part 4: The Thing About Time I take a few minutes and discuss the importance of time for spiritual growth.

Dec 18, 2019: When the Holidays Aren't Happy The holiday season brings so many expectations. Expectations of joy, happiness, and fun. Every social media post seems to be a record of someone’s …

Dec 18, 2019: A Dealership and Disciplines Why do we engage the disciplines of spiritual practice? I will never forget the experience of going to work for my dad. I was pretty excited because …

Dec 18, 2019: A Dealership and Disciplines Why do we engage the disciplines of spiritual practice?I will never forget the experience of going to work for my dad. I was pretty excited because my …

Dec 11, 2019: Spiritual Practice 3: Truth Of The Matter Dan discusses the role that truth plays in our spiritual practice and growth.

Dec 10, 2019: The Truth of the Matter... The fuel for spiritual growth For the last few years I have had the privilege to help coach a few baseball teams. It has been an amazing experience …

Dec 10, 2019: The Truth of the Matter… The fuel for spiritual growthFor the last few years I have had the privilege to help coach a few baseball teams. It has been an amazing experience of …

Nov 26, 2019: Spiritual Practice Part 2 In this week’s episode I discuss the role of grace in spiritual practice.

Nov 26, 2019: The Thing About Time... The key to spiritual growth I am the oldest of three sons and I check just about every box on the “oldest child” list. Chief among them is that if I …

Nov 26, 2019: The Thing About Time… The key to spiritual growthI am the oldest of three sons and I check just about every box on the “oldest child” list. Chief among them is that if I …

Nov 21, 2019: The Circle A foundational tool for spiritual growth. What if I told you that the most significant thing that I have learned about consistently growing in my …

Nov 21, 2019: The Circle A foundational tool for spiritual growth.What if I told you that the most significant thing that I have learned about consistently growing in my faith …

Nov 15, 2019: Spiritual Practice Part 1 Introduction to Spiritual Practice C.S. Lewis wrote, “Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best evidence for what sort of man …

Nov 13, 2019: Grace, Grace The Foundation of Spiritual Practice When we start talking about spiritual practice, spiritual growth, and the like some folks begin to sweat. They …

Nov 13, 2019: Grace, Grace The Foundation of Spiritual PracticeWhen we start talking about spiritual practice, spiritual growth, and the like some folks begin to sweat. They …

Nov 8, 2019: Practice? We're Talking About Practice? An Introduction to Spiritual Practice >“Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best evidence for what sort of man he is.” - …

Nov 8, 2019: Practice? We’re Talking About Practice? An Introduction to Spiritual Practice“Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best evidence for what sort of man he is.” — C.S. …

Nov 5, 2019: Romans Part 8: Glory Now! Dan wraps up his discussion on Romans in Romans 8:18-30. He talks about the reality that we can experience glory now by becoming more like Jesus. …

Oct 30, 2019: Grace, She Takes The Blame Four Gs: God is Gracious Grace, she takes the blame She covers the shame Removes the stain It could be her name Grace, it’s the name for a girl It’s …

Oct 29, 2019: Romans Part 7: No Condemnation Dan spends some time unpacking Romans 8:1-17 and its connection to a Romans 12:3-8.

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Oct 29, 2019: Yeah...I NEED The Four Gs: God is Good What do you need to be satisfied? What do you need to be content? Seriously. What is it? Do you need a new car? Those …

Oct 23, 2019: I'm Not Scurred The Four Gs: God is Glorious When I was in middle school I was not what you would call, “popular.” I was a home body, I played a non-school sport, …

Oct 22, 2019: I Got This! The Four Gs: God is Great It was cold. The mist hung thick in the air. It was late in a game that was out of hand underneath those Friday night …

Jul 31, 2019: Silence To take seasons of quiet and silence are important. Simply, observe the world around you. Try to set aside your ego and be present. This is hard. …

Jul 19, 2019: Fear Not Fear is powerful. It generates strong emotions for fight or flight. Fear brings about not just emotional responses but physical as well. For the most …

Jul 18, 2019: Dignity of the Person The story of the Scriptures opens by grounding people in their fundamental identity: human, the divine image bearer. Thomas Browne in Religio Medici …

Jul 17, 2019: Beauty In One Another >“Beauty is the soul’s birthright.” - Bernard of Clairvaux There is something that Jesus said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew …

Jul 16, 2019: To Love Well Is To DO Something When was the last time that you changed something about yourself? Perhaps it was a diet or workout regimen. Maybe you limited the amount of screen …

Jul 12, 2019: Welcome! I Wish You’d Leave Have you ever been to a place where you expected hospitality and received none? How did it make you feel? Frustrated? Angry? Annoyed? Disappointed? …

Jul 9, 2019: Rise and Choose Each day we rise and choose. Nobody else chooses for us. It is our choice and our choice alone. We choose joyfulness. We choose hopefulness. We choose …

Jul 8, 2019: Faithful Presence - Reconciliation In this week’s installment of #LoveWell Dan discusses the discipline of reconciliation. He’s riffing off David Fitch’s text, “A Faithful Presence: …

Jul 8, 2019: Pastor, Celebrate! Every so often there is what I call, “The Pastor’s Lament.” This is when pastors take to the social media and explain how hard it is to be a pastor. …

Jul 6, 2019: Family Together Is Better When we started the Antioch Movement, what is now becoming the Acts 13 Network, we made a decision about families. We decided that we wanted families …

Jul 5, 2019: The Promises Are Good Do you ever wonder about God’s promises? You know, the ones that seem to be huge and wide sweeping. The ones that seem to go on forever. Yet, never …

Jul 4, 2019: Shhh...Quiet Your Soul How is your soul? >Is it filled with anxiety? Is it filled with stress? Is it scattered? Is it weary? Is it joyous? Is it happy? Is it content? How is …

Jul 1, 2019: Faithful Presence - The Lord's Supper Dan explores the significance of the Lord’s Supper in being the church on mission as he riffs on ideas from David Fitch’s text, Faithful Presence: …

Jul 1, 2019: A Waiting Hope It was late fall and the leaves were almost completely off the trees but hadn’t been raked. At the end of our street was a 90 degree turn because we …

Jun 29, 2019: The Bullied Theme “Why do bad things happen to good people?” That’s a question that is on the tip of many tongues. Too often too many people feel as though they are …

Jun 28, 2019: Faithful Presence: The Intro We get going proper into our discussion of “Faithful Presence - Seven Disciplines That Shape the Church for Mission” by David Fitch. Dan gives a …

Jun 28, 2019: Happiness Is... There is a great picture floating around on social media. It’s a photo of two kids on a medal platform. The kid in first place has a sour look on his …

Jun 25, 2019: My Kids! Are you a parent? I am and I struggle daily with being a parent. It’s really hard and scary work. Parenting is not for the faint of heart. In America …

Jun 24, 2019: Joy in the Memory A conversation… “I could never be a pastor. I don’t know how you do it." “What do you mean?” I asked. “You have to walk through all the terrible stuff …

Jun 22, 2019: Who Are You? Where do you find your roots? Is your identity rooted somewhere? How do you know who you are? As we walk through this life I think that this might be …

Jun 21, 2019: Be Honest There are times when we feel like nobody cares about us. Sometimes, we feel all alone. That sense of being alone in the world is brutal. It lays us …

Jun 19, 2019: Grateful To Live Here Some Bible passages make us super uncomfortable in the modern era. It’s often because we don’t take time to think about what they’re saying and what …

Jun 18, 2019: A Song for the Journey Have you ever noticed that life isn’t quite as easy as everyone says it’s supposed to be? Our conversations so often look like this: “How are you?" …

Jun 16, 2019: We Gather for Peace Why do we need to gather together in community? Have you ever thought about it? Seriously, why? To gather in community is not something that only …

Jun 14, 2019: A Faithful Presence: Missional Community Today, I launch a new podcast series on #LoveWell called, “A Faithful Presence." I will be walking through David Fitch’s Faithful Presence: Seven …

Jun 14, 2019: Grace To You and Peace There are few passages in the Scriptures that have impacted me more than 2 Corinthians 5. The whole chapter is amazing as it centers on the reality of …

Jun 13, 2019: Help Us! As you might imagine a pastor is connected with a lot of people and accounts online about religion. My feeds are filled with other religious people …

Jun 11, 2019: Uncle Ben, Spiderman, and Puritans One of my favorite lines in any comic book or movie is the one from Uncle Ben, Peter Parker’s uncle in Spiderman. He said to his nephew, “With great …

Jun 10, 2019: When Grace Lays You Bare There’s a line in a prayer that I reflected on this morning that says, >Let us bless thee at all times and forget not how thou hast >forgiven our …

Jun 6, 2019: A Social Media Rule Introduction In the long history of Christianity there have been many “rules.” These treatises of living have had profound impact in the life and …

May 15, 2019: To Superintendent Sean McNatt and the Lincoln Board of Education: Update: On May 17th Coach McGoy was officially reinstated as the head coach of the Varsity baseball program. This was almost completely due to the …

May 14, 2019: Go Into The World and Be Not Offended This week I grew frustrated with the “my faith is ridiculed” crowd. The “persecution complex” of the American Christian has gotten to a point where I …

May 6, 2019: About Your Retirement... Anytime I watch live TV I’m struck by the vast numbers of retirement commercials. They run constantly. It is non-stop. It seems like every other …

Apr 30, 2019: Is It Worth It? I remember when it hit me. That moment in time when I knew I was going to marry Amy. Something had switched from being in love with the idea of love …

Apr 25, 2019: The Avengers, Wheat, and Weeds I love the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As a kid, I watched the cartoons on Saturdays and after school, I bought comic books, I even collected (and …

Apr 9, 2019: It Doesn’t Take Much There’s the famous story about the boy walking the beach covered in starfish. He was stopping and throwing them back into the water. An old man walked …

Apr 4, 2019: What is the Kingdom of God Like? I’m a pastor. I invite people to follow Jesus. It’s my vocation, calling, and passion. Before becoming a pastor, I was a missionary on the college …

Apr 4, 2019: What is the Kingdom of God Like? I’m a pastor. I invite people to follow Jesus. It’s my vocation, calling, and passion. Before becoming a pastor, I was a missionary on the college …

Feb 26, 2019: Community, You Keep Using That Word. I Don't Think It Means What You Think It Means. We live in a time where everyone talks about “community.” “Community” this. “Community” that. “Community” “Community” “Community” I have a secret to …

Feb 22, 2019: We Can Be Church Together Instead of either/or let’s be both/and! I wrote yesterday about problems. Problems with he building centric model of being church and problems with …

Feb 22, 2019: We Can Be Church Together Both/and not either/orI wrote yesterday about problems. Problems with he building centric model of being church and problems with the neighborhood …

Feb 21, 2019: About What if you had a pastor living next door? A pastor who embraced you in your doubts and encouraged your questions? Yeah, I’m trying to be that guy. I …

Feb 21, 2019: When The "Church" Loses "It" Or “Why Missional Neighborhood Congregations Aren’t Perfect” I often write and speak about how beautiful my congregation is. The truth of the matter …

Feb 21, 2019: When The “Church” Loses “It” Or “Why the missional neighborhood church isn’t perfect.”I often write and speak about how beautiful my congregation is. The truth of the matter is …

Feb 21, 2019: When "Church" Becomes Business Or, Why We Won’t Have A Building I met with someone recently who is interested in launching a new congregation. They listened to my stories and my …

Feb 21, 2019: When “Church” Becomes Business I met with someone recently who is interested in launching a new congregation. They listened to my stories and my heart. I felt really heard by them. …

Feb 18, 2019: Communion A thought about what happened in the kitchen last night. Each week I have the joy of gathering with friends to share communion. Communion is the …

Feb 18, 2019: Communion A thought about what happened in the kitchen last night.Each week I have the joy of gathering with friends to share communion. Communion is the …

Feb 14, 2019: Help Us Not Suck Part seven in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission. Why are we, Christians, upset when people want to hold us to a higher …

Feb 14, 2019: Help Us Not Suck Why are we, Christians, upset when people want to hold us to a higher standard than others? When this happens I see the response from other …

Feb 13, 2019: Forgive Them, Yes, Them Who is your “them”? Is it conservatives? Maybe your “them” is liberals. Perhaps your “them” is cishet white males. Your “them” may very well be …

Feb 13, 2019: Forgive Them, Yes, Them Part six in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission. Who is your “them”? Is it conservatives? Maybe your “them” is liberals. …

Feb 11, 2019: Today Part five in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission. I’m slowly working my way through the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to …

Feb 11, 2019: Today I’m slowly working my way through the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to missional living. Do you want to catch up? Here you go: Program vs Presence …

Feb 9, 2019: My Dirty, Not So Secret, Secret I have a dirty secret. Honestly, it’s not that much of a secret. I am white, American, and male. Those three facts alone mean that I experience on a …

Feb 8, 2019: Parents Don't Get A Raw Deal We get exactly what we want. Over the last few days I have bumped into an article by Rhonda Stephens entitled, “Parenting: Are We Getting A Raw Deal?” …

Feb 7, 2019: On Earth... Part four in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission. I’m slowly working my way through the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to …

Feb 7, 2019: On Earth… Part four in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission.I’m slowly working my way through the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to missional …

Feb 5, 2019: Our Father... Part three in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission. I’m slowly working my way through the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to …

Feb 5, 2019: Our Father… I’m slowly working my way through the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to missional living. Do you want to catch up? Here you go: Program vs PresencePresent …

Jan 31, 2019: Present in Prayer Part two in a series on the Lord’s Prayer as road map to mission.Photo by Amaury Gutierrez on UnsplashThe other day I wrote about the difference …

Jan 31, 2019: Present In Prayer Part two in a series on the Lord’s Prayer as road map to missional practice. The other day I wrote about the difference between program and presence. …

Jan 30, 2019: Them, Not Me Have you noticed how we think about “them” and “us” or “them” and “me”? It’s not something that I notice myself doing very much. I see it in a lot of …

Jan 30, 2019: Program or Presence I have been re-reading through Faithful Presence by David Fitch this last week. As I read, I am struck by the significance of presence over and …

Jan 30, 2019: Cold Is Rest If you’re at all like me, you rest very little. You work a bit too much. Your mind never stops running and you are always thinking days, weeks, …

Jan 29, 2019: Norming and Storming When I’m engaging in a new community, one I’m building or newly joining, I am very aware of my lack of knowledge regarding norms. Norms in communities …

Jan 29, 2019: Program or Presence? Part One in a series on how the Lord’s Prayer is a road map to mission.Photo by Markus Spiske on UnsplashI have been re-reading through Faithful …

Jan 29, 2019: Right Here, Right Now In some reading this morning there was a line, “the earth we tread on will dissolve like the morning dawn.” This struck me. I live in the future. I …

Jan 25, 2019: The Thing About Friends Over the last 24 hours I have discovered a new social media platform, Mastodon. I have connected with it in ways that remind of Twitter when it first …

Jan 24, 2019: When You Can’t Write A frustrated mind dump in the midst of a creative block.Photo by Nathan Dumlao on UnsplashIt’s been a bit since I last wrote a blog or recorded a …

Jan 24, 2019: As I sit in front my laptop, there are no ideas in my mind. I am devoid of concepts to write about. As a pastor, I know that I can open my Bible and …

Jan 8, 2019: “He Took Him At His Word” Signs and wonders or trust and believe?Photo by Austin Chan on UnsplashOne of the questions that I bump into on a regular basis is, “Why doesn’t God …

Jan 3, 2019: The Only Resolution I Will Make in 2019 …or why I decided resolutions are dumb and goals are betterPhoto by Jerry Kiesewetter on UnsplashThis year I’m trying something new. I am not going to …

Dec 31, 2018: The Powerless God Are we following after the way of God or the way of the powers?Photo by Lubomirkin on UnsplashI have been reading a great little book by Henri Nouwen …

Dec 24, 2018: The One Who Would Bring Peace The bringer of peace, emptied himself.Photo by Sunyu on UnsplashHave you ever noticed that some things are not the way that you would expect them to …

Dec 23, 2018: Hello Darkness My Old Friend, Part 3 An Advent conversation on the Old Testament.In part three of the conversation, we look at joy. Particularly, I share about the surprising place that I …

Dec 23, 2018: Hello Darkness My Old Friend, Part 2 An Advent Conversation on the Old TestamentDoes anyone like being disciplined? I don’t. Yet, that’s part of what is happening as the people of God …

Dec 23, 2018: Hello Darkness My Old Friend, Part 1 The first episode in an Advent series from the Old Testament.Hope. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot. But, what does it mean? Hope at its core …

Dec 22, 2018: What if Advent Was Real? What if we were in a real time of waiting, just like those who came before us?Photo by rawpixel on UnsplashThis Advent season I challenged the …

Dec 21, 2018: Joy Comes From Holding Firm When we hold firm in the face of adversity we discover joy.Photo by James Peacock on UnsplashApproximately eighteen months ago I was plunged into a …

Dec 20, 2018: Integrity Matters… No Really Photo by Ghost Presenter on UnsplashLast night my wife and I had a conversation with our son about how I, “make people mad.” It was kind of a fun …

Dec 19, 2018: “It Is Good To Be Humbled.” …said nobody ever. Seriously. Who says stuff like this? When you’re in the midst of being “humbled,” do you think, “Boy howdy! This is great!” I sure …

Dec 18, 2018: The Weird Jesus Verse There’s a famous Advent reading that I’ve always found to be really weird. It’s Isaiah 9:6 and I read it again today. Check it out in the NIV: For to …

Dec 16, 2018: Support Your Faith In theological circles there are some technical words that get applied to certain perspectives of theology. I am what is known as a “monergist.” …

Dec 14, 2018: Confession Is Good For The Soul When you hear the word “confession,” how do you feel? It makes me a bit uncomfortable. I am not all that excited about airing all my dirty laundry. …

Dec 13, 2018: The Night Is Darkest It is often said that the night is darkest before the dawn. It is also said that, “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, …

Dec 12, 2018: You Are Loved, Stand Firm Photo by Rod Long on UnsplashThis past summer I was watching a Detroit Tigers game and they were interviewing Nicholas Castellanos, one of the Tigers …

Dec 11, 2018: He Sees… Photo by Srikanta H. U on Unsplash“He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good; so be good for …

Dec 10, 2018: For Those Who Seek Photo by Ian Keefe on UnsplashWe wait. We wait. We wait. WE WAIT. How long must we wait? How long will the exile to darkness last? How long until the …

Dec 9, 2018: Love Well Photo by Nadine Shaabana on UnsplashAdvent is all about the waiting. It’s an entering to the void between the time that the Messiah was promised and …

Dec 7, 2018: In God We Trust Photo by Vladimir Solomyani on UnsplashIt’s interesting to me that this little phrase, “In God we trust,” has become a point of debate within some …

Dec 6, 2018: Even At Night Photo by Clayton Caldwell on UnsplashAmy and I attended different universities while we were dating. Our schools were about six hours apart. As you …

Dec 5, 2018: There’s Nothing to Them! Photo by Yogi Purnama on UnsplashOne of the central issues of the season of Advent is that of hope. Hope is an expectant waiting. It’s not passive but …

Dec 4, 2018: Let Salvation Come! Photo by Jarl Schmidt on UnsplashAs we walk through Advent together, I’m struck ever more by the darkness. Today I read through Psalms 12, 13, and 14. …

Dec 3, 2018: Them, Not Me Photo by Juli Moreira on UnsplashHave you noticed how we think about “them” and “us” or “them” and “me”? It’s not something that I notice myself doing …

Dec 3, 2018: Let Him Settle It As I was meditating on my Scripture reading this morning there was a theme that kept popping up. It seemed like there was a refrain in the Scriptures …

Apr 23, 2018: Let Them Tell Their Story Photo by Maarten van den Heuvel on UnsplashThis week I had the privilege of sitting down with an amazing teacher. She had just taught in a morning …

Apr 16, 2018: Why You Matter He sat there staring at the white board with a blank expression bordering on rage. His eyes were unblinking and slightly moist. He slowly moved the …

Apr 2, 2018: What is Repentance? “Turn around young man! You get yourself back over here! RIGHT NOW!” That phrase has been uttered by the parents of boys from ages past and will be …

Mar 31, 2018: Holy Week— Holy Saturday Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on UnsplashPsalms: 95* & 88 & 27 OT: Job 19:21–27a NT: Heb. 4:1–16** & Rom. 8:1–11*** Today is Holy Saturday. What …

Mar 30, 2018: Holy Week — Good Friday Photo by Adrian Moran on UnsplashPsalms: 95* & 22 & 40:1–14(15–19), 54 OT: Gen. 22:1–14 NT: 1 Peter 1:10–20 Gospel: John 13:36–38** or John …

Mar 29, 2018: Holy Week— Maundy Thursday Photo by Christian Joudrey on UnsplashPsalms: 102 & 142, 143 OT: Jer. 20:7–11 NT: 1 Cor. 10:14–17; 11:27–32 Gospel: John 17:1–11(12–26) Today we …

Mar 28, 2018: Holy Week — Wednesday “Green hello beautiful sign on urban wall with blue sky in background, Charleston” by Ian Schneider on UnsplashPsalms: 55 & 74 OT: Jer. 17:5–10, 14–17 …

Mar 27, 2018: Holy Week — Tuesday Photo by Milan Popovic on UnsplashPsalms: 6, 12 & 94 OT: Jer. 15:10–21 NT: Phil. 3:15–21 Gospel: John 12:20–26 Do you know people who have green …

Mar 26, 2018: Holy Week — Monday Photo by Jordan Butler on UnsplashPsalms: 51:1–18(19–20) & 69:1–23 OT: Jer. 12:1–16 NT: Phil. 3:1–14 Gospel: John 12:9–19 What happens when you …

Mar 20, 2018: Welcome To The Idol Factory! Photo by Abigail Lynn on Unsplash“…this is American Idol!” The music is bumping and the lights are shining. The singers take the stage and belt out an …

Mar 14, 2018: You’re Enough “A black-and-white shot of a woman putting a finger over her lips in a gesture of silence” by Kristina Flour on UnsplashI opened up my Twitter one day …

Mar 12, 2018: It’s Not About Me Photo by Clever Visuals on UnsplashDo you think that revolutionary moments in our thoughts happen like a lightning strike or like the turning of the …

Mar 6, 2018: Just Do It Photo by Carl Cerstrand on UnsplashOne day my pastor invited me to join him on a pastoral visit to a nursing home. I wanted to please him, so I said I …

Feb 26, 2018: The Image of God “A crowded crosswalk in Tokyo on a rainy day” by Alex Block on UnsplashI have written elsewhere about how the opening chapters of the Bible are …

Feb 20, 2018: “In Accordance With The Scriptures…” Photo by Aaron Burden on UnsplashI believe that the Scriptures are something more than a nice book or a collection of myths. I have come to the …

Feb 20, 2018: The Rev Blogcast: Why Carry A Cross? Episode 20https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/17d0568

Feb 12, 2018: Why Forgiveness? Photo by Andreas Selter on UnsplashI am beginning to realize that the opening chapters of Genesis are more important than I ever could have thought. …

Feb 8, 2018: The Rev Blogcast: Why Communion? Episode 19https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/16a2c04

Feb 5, 2018: Why Do We “Carry A Cross”? Photo by ariel sion on UnsplashA missionary who has given his life to serving God and people is diagnosed with cancer. A loving father who is at the …

Jan 30, 2018: Why Communion? Photo by Jametlene Reskp on UnsplashCommunion. The Lord’s Supper. The Eucharist. This meal at the center of Christian worship goes by many different …

Jan 25, 2018: The Rev Blogcast: Why The Cross? Episode 18Why do Christians seem to be fascinated with blood? What is going with the cross? https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/153b2e4

Jan 23, 2018: Why the Cross? Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on UnsplashThere are some really weird things about Chrstianity. First among them is how we rejoice in blood. We sing …

Jan 19, 2018: The Rev Blogcast: Why Church? Episode 17Why do I stay connected to the church? https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/149216c

Jan 16, 2018: The Rev Blogcast: Why Pray? Episode 16https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/14463c0

Jan 16, 2018: The Rev Blogcast: Why The Bible Episode 15https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/130f77c

Jan 16, 2018: Why Church? Photo by Zoltan Tasi on UnsplashSundays are a really hard day for many people. Particularly people who have been hurt by the “church.” It’s a day …

Jan 9, 2018: Why Pray? In high school I participated in something called Summer Institute at Eastern Michigan University. It was a great experience. For two weeks I lived on …

Jan 4, 2018: Why The Bible? The Bible. It’s one of those books that people tend to have a very strong opinion about. People either love the Bible or hate the Bible. There …

Nov 28, 2017: The Necessary Darkness A Thought About AdventPhoto by David Monje on UnsplashHave you ever been through a dark night of the soul? A time when there seems to be no voice from …

Nov 22, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: Two Thoughts, One Episode Episode 14https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/102a160

Nov 21, 2017: Do You Understand Me? Photo by Harli Marten on UnsplashOne of our deepest desires is to be understood. Each of us desperately want other people to hear what we are saying …

Nov 20, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: It’s The Same Episode 13https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/1006134

Nov 18, 2017: Acta Non Verba Do something. Don’t just talk.Photo by Vil Son on UnsplashEvery time there is shooting we hear the following phrase, “thoughts and prayers.” Every …

Nov 16, 2017: It’s The Same …the beauty of rhythm and samenessPhoto by Karl Fredrickson on UnsplashIt’s a Sunday morning and the road is winding and the sun is sparkling. The …

Nov 14, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: Who Do You Represent? Episode 12https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f98eb8

Nov 13, 2017: Who Do You Represent? …the responsibility of the ambassador.Photo by Eran Menashri on UnsplashVery few of us truly live in obscurity. Most likely if you are reading this …

Nov 9, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: I Promise… Episode 11https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f59a38

Nov 7, 2017: I Promise… …the power of covenant.Photo by Alberto Barrera on UnsplashI am leading our missional community through Micah’s prophecy. It is powerful and …

Nov 6, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: Your Kingdom Come Episode 10https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f33040

Nov 6, 2017: Your Kingdom Come… …or the need for a new imagination.Photo by Artem Sapegin on UnsplashChristians pray the Lord’s Prayer pretty often. Some congregations pray it every …

Nov 3, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: Holy Be Your Name Episode 9Photo by Alphacolor 13 on Unsplashhttps://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f15fcc

Nov 3, 2017: Holy Be Your Name …or taking time to acknowledge GodPhoto by Thomas Griesbeck on UnsplashOver the last week I have been doing something new in my spiritual practice, …

Nov 2, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: Jesus Is Not A Sales Pitch Episode 8https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/eff86c

Nov 2, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: Don’t Be Crusty Episode 7https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/ed9c84

Nov 2, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: Where is God? Episode 6https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/eaf40c

Nov 2, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: What Good is Theology? Episode 5https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e988c4

Nov 2, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: How Do You Do It? Episode 4https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e8d320

Nov 2, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: #Me Too Episode 3https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e84cc0

Nov 2, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: This All Sucks Episode 2https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e84a04

Nov 2, 2017: The Rev Blogcast: Flex and Obey Episode 1https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e838d4

Nov 2, 2017: Jesus is Not A Sales Pitch …or all of life is sacred.Photo by rawpixel.com on UnsplashLast night I spoke at an event called, “The Merge: Where faith, culture, and art meets.” …

Oct 30, 2017: Don’t Be Crusty …how to get out of your spiritual rut.Photo by Amador Loureiro on UnsplashPart of being on mission with God is our continued growth as a follower of …

Oct 27, 2017: Where Is God? In the dark we just need a glimmer of light…Photo by Jordan Whitfield on UnsplashI rolled over and opened my eyes. It was dark. The darkness seemed to …

Oct 25, 2017: Screaming At God Some days, that’s all you got.Photo by Vance Osterhout on UnsplashI have spending quite a bit of time in the Psalms. More and more of that time is …

Oct 24, 2017: What Good is Theology? Photo by jesse orrico on UnsplashHonestly, theology is pretty useless. There, I said it. I have wanted to say it since seminary. Now I’ve said it. …

Oct 24, 2017: How Do You Do It? …10 Things We Do As ParentsI’m not an expert. I’m not even close to being an expert. I have a son who is 16 and a daughter who is 14. Both of them are …

Oct 23, 2017: Daniel Rose L to R: Amy, Libby, EthanWhen you write a blog some people typically want to know about your credentials. Credentials are pretty big deal and people …

Oct 23, 2017: Flex and Obey, There Is No Other Way …or when things don’t go as planned.Photo by rawpixel.com on UnsplashYou’ve worked hard all week on an amazing message. The illustrations are poignant …

Oct 23, 2017: Choosing Joy Choosing JoyJoy is a decision. Every day you have to make a choice. What will you choose? Will it be anger? Will it be frustration? Will it be …

Oct 20, 2017: This All Sucks! Photo by Andre Hunter on UnsplashEvery once in a while you come face to face with a brokenness that overwhelms you. It seems that lately this has been …

Oct 19, 2017: Here Is What I Know Two young black men were riding home from football practice in my car. The four of us were laughing, cutting up, and making fun of each other. We came …

Oct 19, 2017: Let’s Teach Them To Be Men When I was on staff with a large college ministry we spent a lot of talking about how to help college guys become men. We did men’s retreats every …

Oct 19, 2017: I’m With You You know that time when you watch a television show and it shakes you up a bit? Sometimes works of fiction do that to me (A Brave New World rocked my …

Oct 19, 2017: Person of Peace If the first step into the mission of God is showing up, then the second is to begin paying attention to the people around you. What are they …

Oct 18, 2017: Will I Learn? Will You? Do you like to learn? I pretend to like to learn. Learning requires me to change. It demands that I do something different from what I used to do. …

Oct 18, 2017: Run Away! Run Away! https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7ZeEZUzRjyvWuuIg/giphy.gifEvery Wednesday I post what passage of Scripture I am thinking and meditating on. This week, …

Oct 17, 2017: The End is NIGH! Photo by Al x on UnsplashEvery week it seems that there is a new preacher, televangelist, or “numerologist” proclaiming that the end is here. If you …

Oct 16, 2017: #MeToo Photo by Pablo Varela on UnsplashI am watching my social media feed fill with a singular hashtag, #MeToo. Friends, dear friends, are sharing it. Women …

Oct 16, 2017: Fear and Hate or Faith and Love? Photo by Bart LaRue on Unsplash“God is sovereign so we don’t need to tell anyone about Jesus.” “I’m not called to be a missionary.” “I’m not gifted in …

Oct 9, 2017: Master the Margins Photo by Estée Janssens on UnsplashWhen it comes to being on mission we often miss it because we are so busy. We have little to no time to simply be …

Oct 9, 2017: Dan’s Eight Steps to Facebook Zen and Happiness Over the last month my Facebook habits have changed dramatically. As a result of my changes I have noticed that I am sleeping better, I am more …

Sep 20, 2017: Not Perfect There’s nothing worse as a pastor when you’re having a lousy day (or few days) and you have a “weak” moment publicly. You know, one of those moments …

Sep 19, 2017: Jesus is Lord Photo by Edwin Andrade on UnsplashNOTE: This is the second in a series on the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s, The Essentials of our Faith. …

Sep 13, 2017: God Who? *NOTE: This is the first in a series on the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s, The Essentials of our Faith. Scriptural proofs can be found elsewhere. …

Feb 7, 2017: Our Kids, Our Responsibility I see so much hand-wringing about the future generations. People are deeply concerned for their kids and grand-kids. They take to social media and …

Feb 6, 2017: What Matters Most? Outside or Inside? Sadly, many Jesus followers struggle with guilt and shame. It’s an epidemic that needs to be addressed and dealt with. For pastors like myself, we …

Feb 6, 2017: To Be Broadly Liked A good friend of mine once said, “To follow Jesus is to be loved or hated, not to be broadly liked.” I think about that often. Particularly in these …

Feb 5, 2017: You Salty? It’s funny how language changes over time. Words and phrases come to mean very different things as cultures change and progress. When I was a kid, …

Feb 4, 2017: On Integrity A few years ago I was thinking about integrity. Integrity is a concept that people talk much about but don’t really live out. I’m often surprised by …

Feb 4, 2017: We Are In This Together Photo by Cristian NewmanIf you’re like me you don’t like cognitive dissonance. You try really hard to deal with it and eliminate it. This means that I …

Feb 3, 2017: Just Say No! …or why we shouldn’t get in bed with the government. During his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast President Trump stated that he was going to …

Feb 3, 2017: It’s Just Too Easy Photo by Jimi FilipovskiSometimes we think we live a new and unique in human history. It turns out that just isn’t the case. People, it turns out, are …

Feb 2, 2017: Freedom, Law, Grace, and Love Photo by Axel Antas-BergkvistThere are few words that I love more in the Scriptures than “freedom.” I think it is one of those words that really sets …

Feb 1, 2017: If Only… Photo by Robert CrawfordI don’t know how many conversations I have had with folks about Jesus. Too many to count, after all, I am a pastor. Many of …

Jan 31, 2017: How Do We Change? Photo by Nicole MasonMy brother shared a video with me a few weeks ago. It has since disappeared off the internet. But, the gist of it was focused on …

Jan 31, 2017: For God Alone My Soul Waits …or how to subvert the empire.Photo by Tim MarshallWe so often find ourselves looking for a savior. We want our own personal Jesus Christ. We want …

Jan 30, 2017: God is For Me Photo by Alessandro ViaroSome mornings as I read the Psalms one hits home and speaks to my soul. This is one of those times. As I meditate on these …

Jan 28, 2017: Is This The Real Life? Or is it just fantasy?Photo by Okamatsu FujikawaI am noticing an unsettling trend within my tribe. There is a lot of “spiritualization” happening at …

Jan 28, 2017: Take Heart! It is I! In the midst of the storm, listen.Photo by Tulen TravelWe live in a world that is broken. There is chaos every where we look. Wars and rumors of wars …

Jan 26, 2017: Don’t Give In That time when you realize Psalm 50 is relevant.Photo by Eduard MilitaruI have been thinking and praying about where we’re at in this crazy world of …

Jan 25, 2017: Justice — It’s More Than Equity Waves of Justice by Pablo RoblesThere’s a picture that I have shared on more than occasion. It is one that I first saw in my children’s school. I …

Jan 25, 2017: How Many Faces Do You Have? …or Are You A Two Faced Poser?Photo by Camila DamasioGrowing up in a nearly all white community in a white family there were a lot of jokes about …

Jan 24, 2017: Tested, Refined, Changed Sometimes pain, affliction, or suffering has purpose.When we are going through the hard times in our lives we often wonder “where is God?” …

Jan 24, 2017: Without Honor Your friends and family won’t get you.I remember sitting at the table at the family cabin after my first mission trip with Cru. My family was asking …

Jan 19, 2017: In Preparation of Inauguration Day Or…get your heart and mind right for tomorrow.Tomorrow is January 20, 2017 and Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated as the President of the United …

Jan 19, 2017: Make The Best Of It Don’t waste a day!Photo by Ales KrivecI remember waking up in a dorm room at Ferris State University after a night of partying. I didn’t feel all that …

Jan 18, 2017: My Heart is Too Small Or…why I don’t want to be a GrinchPhoto by Tim MarshallOne of my favorite Christmas stories is “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” I dig it for so many …

Jan 17, 2017: Mind and Heart The Christian life is not mind or heart but mind and heart.Photo by Sweet Ice Cream PhotographyI am reading After You Believe: Why Christian Character …

Jan 13, 2017: It’s Not Fair Nope, I don’t see any elephant ears…Photo by Filip Mroz“It’s not fair!” he whined, tears welling up in his eyes and his face beginning to flush red. …

Jan 12, 2017: Go Deeper, No DEEPER! What we think we need is not always what we really need.I am learning that there are two kinds of people in the world. There are “Baseball” people and …

Jan 11, 2017: I Have So Little Faith The Night The Winds Kept Me AwakePhoto by Timothy Ah KoyLast night the winds blew. They rattled our home. I could hear the shingles and siding …

Jan 10, 2017: Parents Don’t Get A Raw Deal They get exactly what they want.Photo by Brandon MorganOver the last few days I have bumped into an article by Rhonda Stephens entitled, “Parenting: …

Jan 10, 2017: He is Sovereign. He is Good. Photo by Liane MetzlerToday I’ve been thinking about the depth, majesty, and greatness of God. I’m a pastor, so I suppose that is not all that …

Jan 9, 2017: Blessing Isn’t Cheap Photo byFrank McKennaOn Twitter I follow a few accounts that post quotes from great coaches. They are usually inspirational and remind you that …

Jan 9, 2017: We Prayed Photo by Milada VigerovaI am always surprised by the moments in the life of leading a congregation that end up filling my soul. That conversation with …

Jan 8, 2017: This Is Jesus Photo by Dino ReichmuthThis first Sunday of Epiphany we read Hebrews 1:1–12 and come face to face with King Jesus. He’s magnificent. He’s radiant. …

Jan 7, 2017: Love Is A Verb Photo ByNina StrehlI noticed something “new” today in a passage that I have become very familiar with over the years. This passage is Revelation 2:1–7 …

Jan 6, 2017: How Are Your Feet? Photo by Christopher JollyToday is Epiphany. Epiphany is the season that leads up to Lent where the Church has historically focused on the reality …

Jan 5, 2017: Lay Your Life Down Photo BySilvestri MatteoThis morning I was reading in John 15 where Jesus is bidding his farewell to his disciples. He says something that deeply …

Jan 4, 2017: Revive Us! Photo by Annie SprattIn the United States there is a phenomenon within some Christian traditions to hold “revivals.” These revivals are usually …

Jan 3, 2017: On The Move Photo By Izzy GerosaYesterday I wrote about a little phrase from Genesis 12, “He went.” As I was reading the Scriptures this morning I was reading in …

Jan 2, 2017: So, He Went Photo by Atlas GreenAs the new year starts many people make resolutions. We tend to have this sense that we need to make some changes. We want to read …

Jan 2, 2017: What is your hope? Photo by Dominik ScytheOn January 1, 2017 what are you hoping for? As you consider this coming year what is it that you want to accomplish? When you …

Nov 17, 2016: A Person, Not A Thing Photo By Tegan MierleIt is so much easier to label someone than to enter in with them as person. Life is simpler if we look at someone and say, …

Nov 3, 2016: The Curse Is Gone! The Curse Is GoneLast night an epic World Series ended with one of the greatest game sevens in the history of sports. The Chicago Cubs defeated the …

Oct 18, 2016: From Shame to Honor Photo by: Joshua EarleIn John 4 there’s a story that grabs me. It’s a story of shame being turned to honor. It’s a story that is, in its purest sense, …

Oct 7, 2016: The Truth is Personal Shortly after I got serious about trying to follow Jesus I became consumed with “the truth.” I printed off hundreds of pages of articles from the …

Oct 4, 2016: Do Justice. No Really. Photo by Ivan KarasevOver the last few weeks there is one verse that has been recurring in my thoughts and in my heart and in my soul. It’s been …

Sep 30, 2016: My Dirty and Not So Secret Secret I have a dirty secret. Honestly, it’s not that much of a secret. I am white, American, and male. Those three facts alone mean that I experience on a …

Sep 27, 2016: It’s Not That Hard. It’s Exactly That Hard. Photo By <a href=“[unsplash.com/@riccardo...](https://unsplash.com/@riccardofissore)”>Riccardo Fissore</a>Today, I sat in on a meeting where the main …

Sep 27, 2016: Two of the most important things I’ve ever written. Happy fall Subversive Journeyers! I trust that you are well and that you’re enjoying the beauty of the autumn. This is my favorite time of year. I …

Sep 21, 2016: Here is What I Know… Photo by <a href=“[unsplash.com/@reka](https://unsplash.com/@reka)”>Korney Violin</a>Two young black men were riding home from football practice in my …

Sep 15, 2016: Will You Forgive As You’ve Been Forgiven? Photo by <a href=“[unsplash.com/@jakemeye...](https://unsplash.com/@jakemeyer4)”>Jacob Meyer</a>The way of Jesus is not easy. One of my favorite …

Sep 14, 2016: “Alright, alright, but what IS the gift?” Photo by <a href=“[unsplash.com/@fableand...](https://unsplash.com/@fableandfolk)”>Annie Spratt</a>The sun was slowly setting over the horizon. The …

Sep 14, 2016: The 100! Photo by <a href=“[unsplash.com/@lucistan](https://unsplash.com/@lucistan)”>Luca Upper</a>Good morning! I hope that you’re well and that you are …

Sep 6, 2016: Is the Church called to be “Counter-Cultural”? Photo by Samantha SophiaI read many articles and books about what it means to be “the Church.” As a pastor of a new congregation I think that I need …

Sep 1, 2016: Put on Love! For most of my professional life I have often been told that I’m not approachable. You see, when it comes to things like Meyers-Briggs (ENTJ) or …

Aug 26, 2016: I’m Taking My Bible and Going… We live in a time when there are congregations designed to meet every desire. Do you like contemporary music? Do you like traditional music? Do you …

Aug 25, 2016: Meek? What the? Jesus is famous for saying, “The meek shall inherit the earth.” In Colossians 3, Paul says that the follower of Jesus must put on “meekness.” What is …

Aug 24, 2016: You Boost So Hard Over the last few months I have learned that the second greatest sin in my son’s teenage world is to “boost” (here’s the first great sin). There may …

Aug 13, 2016: You’re Not Like That Nearly every time I have conversation with someone who is not a Christian about the Christian faith they say something like, “You’re not like other …

Aug 11, 2016: Expectancy I have been reading the poetry of Amy Carmichael recently. There’s something about poetry that really grabs you in a different way than prose. It …

Aug 11, 2016: Commitment. from The Subversive Journey https://danielmrose.com/2016/08/11/commitment/ via IFTTT

Aug 4, 2016: Exiles, Presidents, and Voters Much like everyone else in the United States, I have been wrestling with what to do in November. There are many voices and competing claims. It often …

Jul 31, 2016: Dance Like Yo Daddy! How do you simultaneously love your daughter well, embarrass her and yourself? EASY! Dance in the Dad’s Dance at her studio in front of 100s. It was a …

Jul 21, 2016: When Mom Moves Out Nearly eighteen months ago our family did something crazy. CRAZY I TELL YOU! It was crazy if you asked anyone but the four of us living in this home. …

Jun 21, 2016: To Be Kind Have you ever had a friend come up to you and quietly say, “Hey man, you have a booger hanging out…”? When they do that you know you have a true …

Jun 20, 2016: Are You Cut Enough? One of the great joys that I have in my job is flexibility. This means that I get to drive my kids around to their stuff. I also get to take their …

May 27, 2016: Who Are You? When my brothers and I were growing up we were felt like we were held to a different standard. We would complain to our mom or dad and say, “But …

May 16, 2016: Light Dawns in the Darkness There are times when it seems like evil always wins. We read the news and see so much pain and suffering. It feels like bad things are always …

Dec 22, 2015: Peace. “At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, peace to all men and women on earth …

Dec 15, 2015: Joyful Proclamation! Have you ever had that experience where someone made a promise to you and then they came through? What did you feel like? What if that promise came …

Dec 11, 2015: The War on Christmas Did you know that there was a “War on Christmas”? Seriously, there’s a “War on Christmas”. It’s occurring in most churches. It breaks out in many …

Dec 7, 2015: Coming in Humility The second candle we light in Advent is the “Bethlehem Candle.” It is the reminder of how the Bread of Life came to the House of Bread in humility. …

Dec 4, 2015: If your first instinct is to use a tragedy to further your political preferences there’s a good… If your first instinct is to use a tragedy to further your political preferences there’s a good chance you’re part of the problem.

Dec 1, 2015: Kind or Nice? Sunday night at our gathering we were spending time in Ephesians 4. During our conversation it struck me again how important it is for us to …

Nov 30, 2015: The Day Is Coming! Many people love Christmas. There’s a radio station in Detroit that has been playing Christmas tunes 24/7 for a few weeks. Christmas is nostalgic and …

Nov 24, 2015: Tension The Christian life is one of great tensions. Grace and truth. Mercy and justice. We live in the tension of these great ideas and concepts. Many of our …

Nov 23, 2015: Quiet in a LOUD World If you’re like me, silence is uncomfortable. Sometimes it is almost unbearable. When I studied in college I needed noise, so the TV was always on. …

Nov 19, 2015: historical-nonfiction: historical-nonfiction: Most of us are aware that sports, while supposedly an honorable contest of skills, is often anything but. WWE, for example, is …

Nov 15, 2015: Believe Us When We Say We’re Hurting twloha: “The stigma surrounding mental health boils down to one thing: that if pain can’t be measured or seen, it doesn’t exist. People believe that …

Feb 2, 2014: Where’s Your Heart? A good friend asked me this question the other day. It might be the most important question that we can ask ourselves. With the Antioch Movement we …

Feb 1, 2014: In The Beginning In The Beginning… I have been thinking about this post for a few days. How do you begin a 28 day blogging experiment? You begin at the beginning and …

Jan 23, 2014: What is a Human Being? doubtontap: A commenter here at the blog said that, “A human being is a poorly organized mistake that couldn’t be destroyed because matter can’t be …

Nov 4, 2013: It’s Me, Not You I told Amy last night that I was taking a break from Facebook. I will drop links and such onto my account because there are things that are linked to …

Oct 9, 2013: Good Leader? Bad Leader? doubtontap: The country is in the midst of a government shut down. The world is seemingly on the edge of multiple wars at all times. There are really …

Nov 25, 2012: Sunday Thought If you desire what is right, then you can have all you want. Matthew 6:33

Nov 3, 2012: Who Matters? Take this little quiz (don’t cheat)… Name the five wealthiest people in the world.Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.Name the last five winners …

May 17, 2012: Faith My Eyes As we cast this vision we get many questions and many of them I can’t really answer. I have come to the conclusion that is OK. I don’t have to be able …

May 10, 2012: The End Is Now As I enter into this new stage of life I am realizing that I am about to embark on something unique. For the first time in my life I am the one who …

Apr 23, 2012: Movement? Huh!? I was in a great conversation with some friends the other day talking about The Antioch Movement. One of them asked me, “So you’re the lead church …

Apr 16, 2012: The Antioch Movement This Sunday we shared with our community at Grace Chapel that God is calling us to follow Him to Ypsilanti, MI. It’s been a two year process of God …

Apr 4, 2012: A Story About Grace “Hey Dad, why do some kids at school have ashes on their foreheads?” the kids asked. “It’s a Catholic symbol for Ash Wednesday, the day before Lent.” …

Apr 3, 2012: A Lesson The quote below intrigues me. I think that this kind of “serial disruption” is required by churches. We must keep on “re-planting” ourselves. If we …

Mar 31, 2012: Ethan’s Essay — MLB Breaking Barriers National Essay Contest Hi, my name is Ethan and I learned in school that Jackie Robinson lived his life by nine values and used them to break the color barrier in Major …

Mar 30, 2012: Blue Like Jazz… One day in the spring of 2002 I returned home from a long day on campus. I was in the midst of my first year as campus director at Illinois State …

Feb 3, 2012: A servant of the Lord simplyorthodox: A servant of the Lord is he who in body stands before men, but in mind knocks at Heaven with prayer.-St. John of the Ladder

Dec 26, 2011: Christmas Questions… Two questions are left with me from this weekend. First, do I have room in my life for a baby in a cave or a rambunctious three year old? Second, will …

Dec 22, 2011: Once Upon A Time… [youtube [www.youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rga4rp4j5TY?wmode=transparent]) via youtube.com Fairy Tales which are glimpses into …

Dec 21, 2011: The Young, Restless, and Re…uh…formed… At the end of every year people write their evaluation blog posts. Kevin DeYoung has produced his where he critiques the Young, Resltess, and Reformed …

Dec 20, 2011: I Know Him! There aren’t many Christmas movies as good as Elf. It’s hilarious and it is also poignant. Like most other Christmas movies related to Santa Claus the …

Dec 19, 2011: Is the Grass Greener? An Exposition of Revelation 8:6–9:21 Grace111218reduced.mp3 Listen on Posterous Here’s a link to the text: http://bible.us/Rev8.6.ESV Here’s a nifty way to understand the letter of …

Dec 17, 2011: Traditions Passed On See the full gallery on Posterous Christmas is about telling stories and sharing traditions. I love hearing the Bride share stories with the Princess …

Dec 8, 2011: Shootings at Ferndale and VT — What’s wrong with the world? The picture is from the front page of the Detroit News website. Two shootings, one day, two different parts of the country. The question that I see in …

Dec 7, 2011: If you know a girl then you need to see this. I am a Daddy of a Princess. She is the apple of my eye. I love her desperately and want more than anything to protect her and keep her from crying. …

Dec 6, 2011: Suffering 099… In our community at Grace Chapel we are currently studying through the Revelation of John. It’s a fascinating letter that challenges believers to …

Dec 1, 2011: I’m invisible. Can’t you see me? I want you to see ME! A Fringe Reflection. There are few shows that speak to the human condition as regularly and poignantly as Fox Television’s Fringe. The most recent episode, “Wallflower” is …

Nov 30, 2011: The Glory of God in the Face of Christ — Revelation 6 This is a recent sermon I gave on Revelation 6. Grace_111120_reduced.mp3 Listen on Posterous

Nov 30, 2011: Why? It’s crazy when you begin to self reflect. I don’t recommend it. It’s not very much fun. You begin to grab hold of some things that you take for …

Nov 29, 2011: You Wanna Tip? This is an image from an article that just hit my news stream and I am sure that it will begin to pop up in more and more places. It’s one of those …

Nov 28, 2011: He’s Coming! See the full gallery on Posterous Part of the traditional hanging of the ornaments in our home includes Amy telling the story of each ornament. The …

Apr 14, 2011: Leadership As Influence &#124; Catalyst contentLeadership As InfluenceBy Charles LeeLeadership is often defined as influence.In my opinion, everyone possesses the ability to “influence” or …

Mar 30, 2011: An Expedition… Over the last few days I have been interacting with folks about a great many things. Something that has struck me is the cavalier attitude toward …

Mar 29, 2011: What’s Worse? (Part 2) In our previous post we saw how Jesus engaged the world. He entered in and sought to transform the culture within which he lived. He did so with …

Mar 24, 2011: The Power of Being Great Last night I realized why it is going to be very difficult for the Red Wings to win the Stanley Cup. Jimmy Howard is a very good goalie. However, when …

Mar 21, 2011: What’s Worse (Part 1)? As we near the end of this discussion on engaging culture a few concluding points need to be made. Primarily we need to discuss which is worse, sinful …

Mar 18, 2011: Observations on the Conversation There have been a few (and by a few, I mean more than you can shake a stick at) posts by people responding to a book by a Christian famous pastor and …

Mar 15, 2011: Fab Five I just watched the Fab Five. I cannot even begin to express the number of emotions it brought up in me. So weird. I remember where I was when Webber …

Mar 15, 2011: Garden State: Good or Bad? In our second to last post exploring how to engage with culture we will be evaluating the film Garden State . Remember the four key questions that we …

Mar 9, 2011: A UM Fan Not Happy About Jim Tressel I am a pretty big University of Michigan sports fan. I enjoy it when that school down South loses and I hope that they are the first number one seed …

Mar 9, 2011: Do the Lenten Twist This morning as I watched my Facebook and Twitter feeds fill up with what people were giving up for Lent a thought struck me. It was simple and …

Mar 7, 2011: The Lion King: A Wolf In my previous post I suggested a method for evaluating culture. We are going to begin with an evaluation of the beloved Disney film, The Lion King . …

Mar 1, 2011: Calvinist, Baptist, Reformed…huh? If you don’t live under a rock then you know that Rob Bell is coming out with a new book. This book is already causing a great stir among many in the …

Feb 28, 2011: The Questions Are… Movies, music, TV, books, are all meant for our entertainment. Or are they? I would argue that while they may be entertaining, their primary purpose …

Feb 22, 2011: Give Me a New Law! Derek Webb sings, don’t teach me about politics and government just tell me who to vote for don’t teach me about truth and beauty just label my music …

Feb 19, 2011: Are you…Radical? http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=danielmroseco-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=15964493 …

Feb 18, 2011: Why Dad? On our way home from school I decided to break the news to Ethan. He had only one question, “Why Dad?” Listening to all the talk about Miguel Cabrera …

Feb 17, 2011: Dear Miguel Dear Miguel, I don’t know you. I have not ever met you. I have watched you play baseball every summer since your arrival in Detroit a few years ago. …

Feb 15, 2011: Your GPS is Broken http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=danielmroseco-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=04704867 …

Feb 14, 2011: Create. Creation. Creative. Creation: the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering. We are all little creators. We are designed to create. Some of …

Feb 9, 2011: I “Liked” it = I “Did” it, Really? We live in a unique time in the history of the world. If you don’t believe me check out this video: [youtube …

Feb 8, 2011: Culture War — The Introduction The Holy Spirit lives in those of us who have been reconciled by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Those of us who are invited into …

Jan 31, 2011: The New is the Old Where have we been in this quest for understanding the cultural engagement by Christians? Well first we saw that humanity is created in the image of …

Jan 29, 2011: Easter, It’s More Than a Bunny As we continue to think about what it means to be culturally engaged Christians we must take a look at the turning point. Where have we been so far? …

Jan 27, 2011: Book Review: Surviving Your Serengeti: 7 Skills to Conquering any Business Challenge http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=danielmroseco-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=04709478 …

Jan 24, 2011: Overlords, Overseers, and a Glimmer Last week I wrote that we have experienced an epic fail regarding our roles as ambassadors for the Creator to the creation. We rebelled and separated …

Jan 18, 2011: Epic Fail In my previous post we looked at our identity as image bearers of the Creator King. We saw that humanity is called to follow its Creator in creation …

Jan 14, 2011: In the Beginning… God created… Did you catch that? God created. God made. God did. God acted. What did he create? Quite simply, everything. He created it all and he did …

Jan 12, 2011: Welcome to the Jungle I am reading a great book by Dick Staub entitled, The Culturally Savvy Christian. As I have been reading it, I keep hearing amens and alleluias rumble …

Jan 10, 2011: When You’re Here, You’re Family [powerpress]

Jan 10, 2011: Incarnation [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-101226-reduced.mp3[/podcast]

Jan 4, 2011: Can You Feel It Coming… It seems as though there is something huge waiting to break through. I can’t put my finger on it but there is something almost tangible enveloping my …

Dec 25, 2010: A Baby, A Cross, and a Catharsis Don’t we all love the prayer scene from Talladega Nights? [www.youtube.com/watch](httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7pco3TTV5k) OK, maybe not all of …

Dec 23, 2010: I Can See Clearly Now… …the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) …

Dec 22, 2010: Watch Your Language! Sa a se bagay ki pi enpòtan ke ou te ka janm li. Ou ka li li l ’? Si ou pa kapab alò ou pa pral kapab konprann. Ou dwe konprann! Frape, frape! Ki moun …

Dec 21, 2010: Destruction or Construction? I was 18 or 19, the room was jammed with more than 1,000 college students and we were enthralled by the man on the stage. He was thick necked and …

Dec 17, 2010: Can You Understand Me? One of the most powerful feelings I have ever had was the time that I landed in Germany and realized that I had no idea what the signs said. It was …

Dec 16, 2010: R-E-S-P-E-C-T Aretha sang, “Find out what respect means to me”. Respect is a simple word. It is one which causes people to get into fights, feel good, or get loud. …

Dec 14, 2010: Community and Christmas What is the meaning of Christmas? That was the question that NBC’s Community asked last week in an incredibly creative stop motion animation episode …

Nov 30, 2010: What are you thankful for? What are you thankful for? This is the question that was posed by the boys at Professional One a “boutique of awesome” or also known as one of the …

Nov 15, 2010: The Paradox When you find out that most if not all of your preconceptions are misconceptions it leaves you reeling. The first time I woke up in Israel I struggled …

Nov 12, 2010: Preconceptions, Land Mines, and Explosions Any time you visit a new country there are always preconceived ideas that you have coming in. When I left for Israel I had a picture in mind of sand, …

Nov 1, 2010: The Greatest Love Story [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-101031-reduced.mp3[/podcast]

Oct 29, 2010: Figuring It Out… [caption id=“attachment_1246” align=“alignleft” width=“300” caption=“It’s not good if the baby goes with…”] [/caption] For the last few years I have …

Oct 29, 2010: The Rest of the Story [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-101024-reduced-64kbps.mp3[/podcast]

Oct 18, 2010: Psalm 136:1–9 — Creation, Worship, Mission [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-101017-reduced.mp3[/podcast]

Oct 16, 2010: Why Weren’t They There? “You keep saying you’ve got something for me. something you call love, but confess. You’ve been messin’ where you shouldn’t have been a messin’ and …

Oct 5, 2010: A Minute to Win It, or, How YouTube Changed Media A little over a week ago a group of high school students gathered at Grace Chapel, EPC in Farmington Hills, MI. They were there to play “A Minute to …

Oct 4, 2010: To Think or Not to Think What does it mean for a Christian to think? I don’t mean the kind of thinking where one tries to figure out a problem. I am talking about the kind of …

Oct 1, 2010: Activity or Experience? Rick Devos asked a simple question during his presentation at TEDxDetroit: When you plan an event are you thinking about activity or experience? This …

Sep 30, 2010: Detroit, May You Be a Phoenix The Phoenix is a mythical beast which lives and dies by burning itself into a heap of ashes. From the ashes rises the next generation Phoenix. I look …

Sep 28, 2010: Mini Me… One of the greatest characters in film is Mini Me from the Austin Powers series. Now, granted for many of you reading this blog you are already …

Sep 27, 2010: Hey, hey Hockeytown! The Lions are 0–3, the Tigers are out of the playoffs, U of M is undefeated but it looks like they probably won’t win a Big Ten game, that can only …

Sep 18, 2010: Do You Hear What You Want To Hear? Pew Research posted a recent study looking at how people’s religion effects their understanding of various social issues. What I found interesting is …

Sep 16, 2010: Wednesdays are Wright (and sometimes Thursday): Authority As I read this text, I am writing and responding. You are getting my fresh thoughts, ones which are rather raw. So, hopefully, this means that we will …

Sep 15, 2010: Wednesdays are Wright: Narrative, Story, History As I continue to work through The New Testament and the People of God by N.T. Wright, I was struck by this statement: “history…is rather the …

Sep 10, 2010: Lead, lead, lead… Yesterday I committed myself to watching The NINES leadership conference. I set up the laptop with the projector and big screen and kicked back in our …

Sep 8, 2010: Where do we go? My good friend Damon Reiss and I will be spending some time reading and writing together on the issues raised in N.T. Wright’s New Testament and the …

Aug 27, 2010: We love Detroit. An Open Letter to Dan Shaugnessy Dear Dan, In a recent edition of the Boston Globe you had this to say about Detroit: Think about it: For the next five weeks, you could live in …

Aug 26, 2010: I am Proud to Be an American… [caption id=“attachment_1048” align=“alignleft” width=“239” caption=“Hilarious!”] [/caption] …where atleast I know I can buy, whatever I want, when I …

Aug 25, 2010: I believe in the Spirit! Well sort of. In my experience the evangelical church has a bit of an integrity problem. No, I am not talking about the issues that just popped in your head. I am …

Aug 24, 2010: Your image or mine? “If God is not the defining center of our faith, life, and identity, then who or what is? (58)” Now there is a question. The Hirsch’s continue to …

Aug 16, 2010: Is your Jebus ‘Untamed’? Last week I spent some time reading Alan and Debra Hirsch’s newest offering, Untamed. It was so worthwhile that I thought I would take a few days to …

Aug 12, 2010: Unity, Liberty, and Charity I am really enjoying the ideas that are being put forth as part of the Big Tent synchroblog. I think that one of the things I am noticing is that …

Aug 11, 2010: Scattered, Gathered, and Beautiful This my third post for the Big Tent Synchroblog dealing with these questions: What are your hopes and dreams for the Church? More specifically, what …

Aug 10, 2010: Big Tent or Single Issue? As I mentioned in my previous post, I am on a study leave this week and a big part of that is preparing for the year that is to come. I am enjoying …

Aug 10, 2010: Big Tent Christianity 1 So, I am a day late to the Big Tent Christiaity Synchroblog. Here is the theme that we will be discussing this week: What are your hopes and dreams …

Jul 26, 2010: Silence is Golden [caption id=“attachment_983” align=“alignleft” width=“288” caption=“I love that saying!”] [/caption] I have been conspicuously absent in writing …

Jun 16, 2010: Turn. Turn. Turn. No, not that song. In Matthew 18:3 Jesus says, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” The word for …

Jun 11, 2010: Kids are annoying, sniveling, little…or Theology of Youth Pt. 1 “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst …

Jun 10, 2010: Theology of Youth Whitney said, “I believe the children our future…” I think that song begins to run through the minds and hearts of people when they begin to hear …

Jun 9, 2010: Review: Jesus Manifesto by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=danielmroseco-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=08499460 …

Jun 8, 2010: Dude, that ain’t cool. Objections answered. It has been difficult to post recently as life and ministry have been very busy and margin continues to get swallowed up. However, writing is a …

May 24, 2010: You did what to your baby? I remember the day well. It was a Friday night, November 2001, the night before Michigan was to play the evil Ohio State Buckeyes. Ethan, our …

May 22, 2010: Let’s go swimming, I promise. It’s been about two weeks since I last wrote. I have missed the discipline of writing and thinking but I simply have not had the margin to write. …

May 6, 2010: Communion and Faith One day not very long ago my son and I were sitting in the gymnasanctatorium at our church readying for worship to begin. That particular morning was …

Apr 29, 2010: When’s a meal not a meal? I am often times amazed at the fact that when the early followers of Christ came together they always gathered around a table. This table was where …

Apr 28, 2010: Gluten-free: BRILLIANT! The first Sunday of every month is our community’s traditional time to celebrate the Lord’s Table. It probably looks like any other communion …

Apr 23, 2010: Cannibal? Yes, yes, I am. The early church was accused of being cannibalistic. They were thought to be such because they feasted on the body and blood of Jesus the Christ. This …

Apr 22, 2010: For Whom the Bell Tolls or Big Ben’s Travesty I am a sports guy. I love Sportscenter and follow the NFL, MLB, and NHL. I have always admired the way that the Pittsburgh Steelers have handled their …

Apr 21, 2010: Water and Wine… Over the next handful of days I want to tease out some thoughts on the sacraments. In the Protestant tradition we have two sacraments: baptism and the …

Apr 16, 2010: It’s MY RIGHT! “Just because something is technically legal doesn’t mean that it’s spiritually appropriate. If I went around doing whatever I thought I could get by …

Apr 14, 2010: Strong, weak, what!? Our journey through freedom and the law is coming to a close, for now. I think this is the second to last post on the issue before we turn our …

Apr 13, 2010: By no means! I think that some of my favorite moments in the Bible are when the apostle Paul gets worked up. As you read you can almost feel the juices flowing …

Apr 9, 2010: Are you gonna eat that? We had been walking for a week straight. The pace was incredible. We did not even feel like they had homes any more because we were always on the …

Apr 8, 2010: A Deeper Reflection: Glenn Beck Revisited Tonight I heard Dr. Mark Noll say, “I think we should largely ignore talking heads on TV unless they are discussing a college basketball tournament.” …

Apr 6, 2010: That Dirty Rotten…oh, Really!? We spent some time looking at Jesus’ discussion about fulfilling the law. Now, I want to look at another of the stories that bring to the forefront …

Apr 2, 2010: The Dawn Breaks: Freedom Breaking Through We have evaluated the great verse on freedom, Galatians 5:1 and now I want to go back. I want to look a the first in-breaking of freedom in the gospel …

Apr 1, 2010: Coming Apart at the Seams: Hebrews 4:14–5:4 [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-100328-reduced.mp3[/podcast]

Mar 31, 2010: You Can’t DO THAT! YES I CAN! NO YOU CAN’T!!! Yesterday we began exploring Galatians 5:1, “For freedom Christ has set us free, stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” …

Mar 30, 2010: Frrrrreeeedom!!! (Yes, read this with a Scottish brogue) Pt. 1 Whenever I think about freedom, I think about William Wallace. Is it because I have Scottish blood running through my veins? Maybe. Is it because of …

Mar 29, 2010: Where we are going now? Now that we have finished our travels through Brian McLaren’s newest book I have been pondering what’s next. For a while now I have been chewing on …

Mar 27, 2010: A follow up to “A New Kind of Christianity” I saw this today and that it would be great to link these four posts for you. Emergent Village did an interview with Brian McLaren. So, if you are not …

Mar 26, 2010: So what? or The What-Do-We-Do-Now Question This is the tenth and final post interacting with Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity. Please remember that I cannot reproduce the book in …

Mar 25, 2010: Why Don’t You Eat Cows? or The Pluralism Question This is the ninth post interacting with Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity. Please remember that I cannot reproduce the book in these posts. I …

Mar 24, 2010: Where’s that Magic Eight Ball? or The Future Question This is the eighth post interacting with Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity. Please remember that I cannot reproduce the book in these posts. …

Mar 23, 2010: It’s All About Sex Baby! or The Sex Question This is the seventh post interacting with Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity. Please remember that I cannot reproduce the book in these posts. …

Mar 22, 2010: You get up on Sunday and do what!? or the Church Question This is the sixth post interacting with Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity. Please remember that I cannot reproduce the book in these posts. I …

Mar 19, 2010: Extra, Extra, Good News!!! or the Gospel Question This is the fifth post interacting with Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity. Please remember that I cannot reproduce the book in these posts. I …

Mar 17, 2010: Who’s the long haired freak? or The Jesus Question This is the fourth post interacting with Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity. Please remember that I cannot reproduce the book in these posts. …

Mar 15, 2010: Who’s the Big Guy Upstairs? or The God Question This is the third post interacting with Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity. Please remember that I cannot reproduce the book in these posts. I …

Mar 15, 2010: Baseball. Redemption, and a Hospital Room (re-post from May 29,2009) Today I have a little procedure to deal with some scar tissue in my esophagus. It is no big deal. Last summer though our family dealt with a big deal …

Mar 12, 2010: Who’s the Boss? or The Authority Question [caption id=“attachment_771” align=“alignleft” width=“300” caption=“Well that’s not quite how it works…”] [/caption] This is the second post …

Mar 11, 2010: What’s the Story Jack? or The Narrative Question This is the first of ten posts on Brian McLaren’s, “A New Kind of Christianity”. As we begin this little quest of ours I want you to know that I am …

Mar 10, 2010: Leave your church? Yeah, he really said it. OK, so before I get into A New Kind of Christianity, I had to write about this. Yesterday I ran across this story (this is a summary and includes some …

Mar 9, 2010: A New Kind of Christianity I have been reading Brian McLaren’s newest book, A New Kind of Christianity. It has totally engaged me. My mind is wrestling through the challenges …

Mar 5, 2010: YOUR preacher is DEAD. Holograph (left), Tony Morgan (right) Is the title a little extreme? Probably. But, that’s the point. Yesterday Tony Morgan sported some new …

Mar 4, 2010: The Most Demonic Movie EVER! Really? When I opened up my RSS reader yesterday and saw Out of Ur’s article on Pastor Mark Driscoll’s comments on Avatar, I was intrigued. I clicked. I …

Mar 3, 2010: The Law of Stickiness Have you ever felt as though what you say does not matter? I have this experience often. Many nights I come home and flop on the couch and wonder why …

Mar 2, 2010: Law of the Few I have recently finished reading Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point. I was very impressed with the book and it has given me much to think about. …

Mar 1, 2010: Pressure Points There are few things in life that frustrate me more than watching other parents do things that hinder their child’s spiritual growth. This may sound …

Feb 26, 2010: The Millenial Milieu Mops More Meaning [caption id=“attachment_683” align=“alignleft” width=“300” caption=“A Case Study in Missing the Point!”] [/caption] That’s what I call alliteration! …

Feb 25, 2010: Magic 150 I am currently reading Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point. It’s a fascinating read. One of the things that has really stuck out to me is the chapter …

Feb 24, 2010: I gots it…I gots it… http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=danielmroseco-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=05259513 …

Feb 24, 2010: Coming Apart at the Seams: Hebrews 1:5–2:4 A sermon on Hebrews 1:5–2:4 [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-100221-reduced.mp3[/podcast]

Feb 23, 2010: Coming Apart at the Seams — Hebrews 1:1–4 A sermon on Hebrews 1:1–4 [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-100214-reduced.mp3[/podcast]

Feb 23, 2010: Shall I…think? One of the things that I have been struck with over the past few months is that many people are unwilling to think and even more unwilling to listen. …

Feb 19, 2010: The Spirit vs The Letter I have had a few conversations over the last couple of days about rule following. What does it mean to follow the rules? What is the line between the …

Feb 18, 2010: The Quest to Be Unconventional I like to think. I like to think new things and seek to develop original ideas. I also enjoy reading and interacting with those who think in fresh …

Feb 17, 2010: Give it away, Give it away, Give it away now! I love the moment when an idea flashes in my mind and I grab hold of it and it turns into something worthwhile. This happened a number of weeks ago …

Feb 16, 2010: To Age or Not to Age Time/CNN recently published an article about scientists who are trying to figure out the “peter pan” gene. They are trying to understand how to slow …

Feb 16, 2010: I am good enough, smart enough, and…oh, never mind! Do you want to know what I really hate? I really hate coming to the realization that I do not know what to do. I can not stand that feeling of …

Feb 5, 2010: Kicking Butt for Jesus or “I Smacked the Other Cheek” or “I am Going to Beat the Hell (literally) Out Of You” The New York Times published an article recently about the rise of Mixed Martial Arts being used as an outreach by evangelical churches for men. I …

Feb 4, 2010: State of the State Over the last two weeks we have witnessed both the federal State of the Union, Michigan’s State of the State, and ESPN’s State of Sports. It has been …

Feb 4, 2010: Leadership 2.0 — I Need an Upgrade! Michael Hyatt the CEO of Thomas Nelson recently published a blog on what he calls “Leadership 2.0” and it really fits into some of things that I have …

Feb 1, 2010: Why Lost There are few TV shows that capture the imagination. There are many that are entertaining. There are many that make you laugh. Occasionally one might …

Jan 30, 2010: Busy is the New Lazy! What do you think of when you consider laziness? My guess is you almost immediately think about some college kid laying on a couch playing XBox or PS3 …

Jan 29, 2010: The Manipulation Postulate Loneliness, according to Dan Allender in Leading With a Limp, is one of the things that any leader will bump into. He can choose one of two responses: …

Jan 28, 2010: CBS to Air Tim Tebow Super Bowl Ad I really enjoy the Super Bowl. I really enjoy Sports Talk Radio. I really like it when two opposing worldviews collide. However, I do not like it when …

Jan 28, 2010: Equipping People in their Faith Journey My latest sermon: [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-100124-reduced.mp3[/podcast]

Jan 27, 2010: Ethan’s Wish… At the turn of the New Year we all make resolutions. When Ethan, my eight year old son went to school after the turn of the new year he and his …

Jan 26, 2010: I’m a Jerk. Jerk: a contemptibly naive, fatuous, foolish, or inconsequential person. I am one. How do I know? I know because in my life I have struggled with the …

Jan 25, 2010: Book Review: Counterfeit Gods http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=danielmroseco-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=05259513 …

Jan 19, 2010: Complex Rigidity I like to think of myself as a person who has great intellectual flexibility. Often times I am very creative when it comes to problem solving. I even …

Jan 18, 2010: What is Community? Community. It’s a buzz-word. It’s a television sit-com. It’s a longing in our hearts. But what is it? What does community mean? There have been books, …

Jan 16, 2010: Daddy… Dedicated to Jay and Vince, both of whom are now Daddys. When I would look at men who had little girls there was something different about them. They …

Jan 14, 2010: “Pastor” Pat… The scene is Haiti is horrific. The cries for help. The reality of people being buried alive. The dead littering the streets. The pain, chaos, and …

Jan 13, 2010: The Cost of Vision I am learning that you must be careful about what you ask for, you just might get it. That’s right, I think I am getting what I asked for. Heaven help …

Jan 12, 2010: Potential, Passion, Power Youth Specialties just dropped a post over on their blog about Passion 2010. The heart of the post was that college students in any number have …

Jan 11, 2010: Crisis, Cowardice, Courage In Allender’s matrix the first challenge is that of crisis. What do you do when the world comes crashing down around you? Thankfully I have not faced …

Jan 9, 2010: The Kingdom Part 2 My latest sermon: [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/100103-Reduced.mp3[/podcast]

Jan 9, 2010: The Kingdom Part 1 My latest sermon: [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-091227.mp3[/podcast]

Jan 9, 2010: Just DO IT or Holiness The Backyard Missionary posted recently on some thoughts about holiness by Alan Hirsch. It was interesting to see these ideas in front of me, nearly …

Jan 8, 2010: One. Mono. Uno. There is a saying, “One is the loneliest number.” For many years I thought one was not all that lonely but a nice change of pace. I think that’s …

Jan 7, 2010: You Took Me Seriously? It turns out that people are actually taking this stuff I write seriously! It also turns out that when I post something it is no longer for me but for …

Jan 6, 2010: Matrix of Brokenness As I said yesterday I am going to work through and begin to try and identify the weaknesses that I have. Before doing that though I need to show you …

Jan 5, 2010: You’re in the Battle of Your Life Dan Allender says, “So here’s the hard truth: if you’re a leader, you’re in the battle of your life.” Welcome to a challenging text called Leading …

Jan 4, 2010: Religion is Good at Guilt On January 1 Charlie Rose had a montage of his best interviews. Well, we usually put Charlie on in the background and fall asleep to him. I suppose …

Jan 2, 2010: Stop the Snark I have recently noticed that people who are supposed to be academics, people who are supposed to be representing an intellectual position, are …

Dec 10, 2009: Review: Equipped for Adventure Equipped for Adventure: A Practical Guide to Short-Term Mission Trips by Scott Kirby was published in 2006 by New Hope Publishers. It is a handbook …

Dec 9, 2009: Review: Spiritual Leadership in the Global City Spiritual Leadership in the Global City was written by Mac Pier and published in 2008 by New Hope Publishers. This is a book of stories and mission …

Dec 9, 2009: Review: Eyes Wide Open Eyes Wide Open by William D. Romanowski Brazos Press, 2001. Group Discussion Questions Eyes Wide Open was written by William D. Romanowski the …

Sep 23, 2009: Review: Compelled By Love Compelled by Love: The Most Excellent Way to Missional Living was written by Ed Stetzer and Phillip Nation and published by New Hope Publishers. …

Sep 22, 2009: Review: Trolls and Truth So, I have this awesome opportunity to read and review books from New Hope Publishers. It’s a great way to score some free books and have some …

Aug 24, 2009: Discipleship…who knew. So it turns that some of the greatest thinkers in the Christian world are coming to the conclusion that the church has missed something. It has missed …

Aug 11, 2009: Review: Activate Doug Walker passed along a book for me to check out and I thought that is was pretty helpful. So, I thought I would briefly review it here. The book …

Aug 1, 2009: The Younger Unchurched… There are so many thoughts running around in regards to the emerging generations. These generations are building an ever greater legend for themselves …

Jul 31, 2009: Review: Prodigal God On my vacation I am reading! It’s great! I just finished The Prodigal God by Tim Keller and am going to wade into Peterson’s Christ Plays in Ten …

Jul 27, 2009: Whatever… The sermon from July 19 was lost. So, I am putting up a manuscripted version of it for those that want to take a look at what was said but missed it. …

Jul 21, 2009: Love and marriage, love and marriage, USED to go together… If you are wondering about the effects of the much ballyhooed “Sexual Revolution” of the 1960s then I suggest you take a look at this article. If you …

Jun 16, 2009: Urban Exile: Gran Torino I read this article this morning because I am always interested to see what people have to say about Michigan and Detroit. Usually it’s some sort of …

Jun 5, 2009: Connector Churches I read this today and thought that the nine traits listed in Ed’s book are really insightful. What do you think? …

May 29, 2009: Baseball, Redemption, and a Hospital Room A week ago yesterday my bride received a phone call. It was one of those calls that you dread. Her dad, Dennis, was in the hospital due to a stroke. …

May 8, 2009: Scot McKnight on Spiritual Eroticism Scot McKnight: Spiritual Eroticism | Out of Ur | Conversations for Ministry Leaders. Above is a link to an article by Scot McKnight. As I read it I …

Nov 7, 2008: A Response to the Election in the Words of a Teaching Elder Below is a letter that was sent to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church by Pastor Rufus Smith of City of Refuge Church in Houston, TX. It is moving. It …

Oct 20, 2008: The Blue Parakeet — A Review First, Dr. McKnight and Zondervan thank you for the advance copy. – The Blue Parakeet is a text that discusses how we actually read the Bible. Dr. …

Sep 6, 2008: Where Are You From? The Hansen Report: Where Are You From? | Out of Ur | Conversations for Ministry Leaders. This article is quality. I think that the ramifications are …

Sep 5, 2008: In honor of two weeks of political rhetoric… Thanks Derek… A Savior on Capitol Hill | [derekwebb.net] I’m so tired of these mortal men with their hands on their wallets and their hearts full of …

Aug 27, 2008: UnLearning Church This book looks like one I want to get a hold of. The excerpt is pretty good stuff. I wonder, what would it mean to UnLearn church for my local …

Aug 23, 2008: Blue Parakeet… The next grand installment is coming to Church Remix. Zondervan was offering about 100 free copies of Scot McKnight’s new book, Blue Parakeet, to …

Aug 7, 2008: Here’s a competing vision on Communion… [youtube=[www.youtube.com/v/g1S21LF...](http://www.youtube.com/v/g1S21LFw-O8&hl=en&fs=1)] [where: 48188]

Aug 7, 2008: Communion…now this is good… My son and I were worshipping together on Sunday and being the first Sunday of the month we partook in Communion. As the elements came to us, he …

Aug 6, 2008: We built it, but they don’t come, what’s up with that? I read this article tonight and it blew my mind. I think it’s precise, well said, and poignant.

Aug 5, 2008: Baptism 2 — It’s importance now… Today’s culture is adrfit. There is no longer an oppressive meta-narrative keeping everyone in check. Everything changes, and everything changes fast. …

Jul 24, 2008: Baptism 1 I am on vacation in beautiful North Myrtle Beach, SC. Today is the last day. We leave tonight for Louisville and then on to Evansville. I will miss …

Jul 10, 2008: Why are people so mean? So, I was reading some blogs recently, alot of them, about the missional church. I have been surprised by how mean people are, especially those who …

Jul 2, 2008: Communion 2… My friend Tim challenged me to go deeper with this. So, I have been thinking about it for the last few days and meditating some more about why …

Jun 21, 2008: Communion…I think it’s a big deal… As I begin to write this I am feeling a bit like I am walking on sacred ground. In the Protestant tradition we only have two sacraments: communion and …

Jun 18, 2008: Some of what I am reading… As I was catching up with my blog reading today in my quiet home, I thought, “It would be cool to link the blog to the stuff I am reading.” So, here …

Jun 18, 2008: Phase two… So, I have been writing a bit about the big picture of what missional is and exploring some things here and asking questions. Most of these questions …

Jun 13, 2008: Who leads this whole thing? The one questiont that I have been wrestling with in conversation with a friend and as a result of reading The Forgotten Ways is the issue of …

Jun 10, 2008: Stepping out… So, I have begun thinking about “programming” in the church. It’s something that I have been wrestling with for a while and my thoughts are beginning …

Jun 10, 2008: &gt;Living on a Need to Know basis >submitted by Robin Schmidt It is the information age. We can find out pretty much anything through books, television, or the world wide web. We value …

Jun 9, 2008: Applying the paradigm…maybe? Here is something I put together about applying the missional concept to the role of “Youth Pastor”. What do you think? Introduction There has been a …

Jun 5, 2008: The Forgotten Ways, Part 8 It’s hard to imagine a few weeks ago when I sat down with my friend Doug at the Bean and he encouraged me to read Allelon.org’s blogs about the …

Jun 5, 2008: The Forgotten Ways, Part 7 As I sit here at home I have just finished the book! So we are on the home stretch with only a couple of posts on The Forgotten Ways remain. This …

Jun 4, 2008: The Forgotten Ways, Part 6 If the church is going to become this embodiment of Jesus in a communal way then there is a foundational issue that must be dealt with. That is our …

Jun 3, 2008: The Forgotten Ways, Part 5 Part five is upon us! The Missional Incarnational Impulse. What the heck does that mean? This is another chapter where Hirsch makes it pretty clear …

May 29, 2008: The Forgotten Ways, Part 4 The Heart of It All — Jesus is Lord. So, now what? The first main principle that Hirsch lays out is that of disciple making. The development of …

May 21, 2008: The Forgotten Ways, Part 3 Hirsch gets going into the “heart of it all” in chapter 3. This chapter lays out the necessity for Jesus to be Lord. This is the center of mDNA, oh, …

May 17, 2008: The Forgotten Ways, Part 2 As it turns out chapter 2 is all about the role of Christendom and institutional Christianity. Who knew? So, again I will outline the chapter and then …

May 16, 2008: The Forgotten Ways, Part 1a So, I realized that there was one other thing running through my mind from the introduction and first chapter. Hirsch begins to make a distinction …

May 15, 2008: The Forgotten Ways, Part 1 I have a direction for this blog which is exciting. This summer I am interning at my local church. Currently our church is going through a transition …

Feb 14, 2008: Why do this? There is a strange phenomenon that has taken place in the world today. Not very long ago there were little girls with diaries that had locks and keys. …