Archive
Categories
Full Post List
: Holiness Isn’t a List—It’s a Life You can listen to this week’s message in full here: Whispers of Grace - Holy (1 Peter) This past fall, I took a weekend trip with my oldest friend, …
: Religion Isn’t a Dirty Word You can listen to the full audio version here: Whispers of Grace - Religion (James) “Christianity Isn’t a Religion, It’s a Relationship”… Right? Back …
: Behind Every Belief Is a Feeling I remember the first time I drove a three-wheeler. I had ridden on the back with older cousins driving, but I had never been the one in control. There …
: From Guilt to Grace - The Path to Soul-Level Peace The audio of this week’s message: Whispers of Grace - Peace (Hebrews) As we continue our summer series, Whispers of Grace: New Testament Words of …
: Some days are just built different! Yesterday, we spent the day in Detroit hanging out, exploring, laughing, eating, and being present to one another. …
: The Battle for Liberty - Two Stories, One Word Depending on how you answer that question, someone could likely place you on the political spectrum. That’s because liberty makes up one half of the …
: Them gritty Tigers be grittin’! #RepDetroit
: As I have read and researched more about this budget bill that was passed today, many verses ran through my mind, this one seems most apropos.
: Do you think that there will ever come a time again where we can have public dialogue about ideas without dehumanizing those with whom we differ?
: Diving into this text seems appropriate at this point in calendar… Currently reading: America’s God by Mark A. Noll 📚
: Back to the gym for the first time since Monday. Had a number of relational opportunities that took precedence. It’s good to be back working hard like …
: The Glue of Disgust - Exploring Our Sanctity Instinct I’m a pretty big fan of Mister Rogers. I remember watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood growing up, and his kind and reassuring voice always resonated …
: Hope Rises - The Resurrection as Our Foundation If you’d like to listen to this week’s message you can do so right here: Whispers of Grace - Hope (1 & 2 Thessalonians) One of my favorite fictional …
: The Spectrum of Submission - Where Do You Stand? When you think about your boss, do you have positive or negative emotions? How about when you consider the reality of a hierarchy at your workplace or …
: Absolutely smoked. #Discipline2025
: Whispers of Grace - The Radical Call to Share Life The audio of this week’s message can be found here: Whispers of Grace - Fellowship (Philippians) The concept of “community” is a major buzzword in the …
: Bad round of golf, real strong lift. Frustration finding a good and healthy release. 🤣🤣
: Good morning! Here is to a new week! I encourage you to begin the week in intentional community. We need one another in a shared life more than we …
: #Wordle 1,464 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4. Do we have a dogpile today, #YoungPups!?
: 13 weeks! 3 lifts and two walks this week.
: Saturday lift! Extending the streak!
: #Wordle 1,463 6/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both posted 6s today.
: Amy and I introduced Libby to Frita Batidos in downtown Ann Arbor tonight. Such a fun little place. I tried their seasonal, Conch Po Boy, it didn’t …
: #Wordle 1,462 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today. Victory!
: Fasting today for a colonoscopy means no lift today or tomorrow. So, a walk it is. Some stupid medical procedure won’t break the streak.
: Have a great day today! #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,461 3/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3, it’s going to be to best her today, #YoungPups.
: Grace Without Conditions - The Radical Love That Turns the World Upside Down The audio for this week’s message can be found here: Grace Without Conditions - The Radical Love That Turns the World Upside Down This week, we’re …
: Good morning from the General Assembly of the EPC. May grace abound today. #MorningMug
: Light lift today. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,460 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 6 on this streak buster.
: 6 am - wake up 6:30 am - gym 8:30 am - General Assembly at Ward Church 12:30 pm - Teach Tuesday Theology at Peace Presbyterian Church 3:00 pm - …
: #Wordle 1,459 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also with a 4 today.
: Lift done. Coffee crew. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May your day be marked by grace. #MorningMug (during General Assembly week the mug looks real different)
: #Wordle 1,458 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. She is wily!
: Good morning! May your week be full of joy. #MorningMug
: Good morning! Love well today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,457 4/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3! That grandkid recharge is working magic.
: Today’s lift got me to week 12! Let’s go!!! #Discipline2025
: Good morning. I hope you can rest today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,456 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3. It will be tough for the #YoungPups today. She got a grandchildren recharge last …
: Friday lift! #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,455 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4
: Good morning! May you recognize the many graces and mercies in your life today. #MorningMug
: Another day, another lift. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May you look for reasons for to be grateful today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,454 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 6, she keeps her streak, but it looks to be a dog pile day!
: Good lift. Whew… #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May you be present to those around you today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,453 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Hoping someone gets a 2 for a #YoungPup victory.
: Good morning! May you persist today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,451 2/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal tried hard with a 3, but it wasn’t good enough.
: Good morning! May you begin your week with a sense of hope. #MorningMug
: Whispers of Grace - What Truly Counts? Unpacking Faith, Trust, and the Gospel We often use words like “faith” and “belief” interchangeably, assuming we understand their full meaning. But what if there’s more to faith than we …
: Good morning! May you choose to enter deeply into community today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,450 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4! Victory Sunday! Let’s get a dogpile going #YoungPups!
: Today’s workout was a 5k walk with Libby! The streak extends to 11 weeks of 5 intentional workouts per week. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May your Saturday be one filled with joy. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,449 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I almost hit that two liner for a win, but alas, the #OldGal holds on for a tie with a 3.
: Micro Blog Photo Challenge: Day 6 📸: Contrast
: One more workout to go to keep the streak alive. Today was hard. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,448 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a 4! It’s a victory Friday!
: Good morning! It’s FriYay! #MorningMug
: Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 5 📸: reflection
: Thursday lift ✅ #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May you do something today that refreshes your soul. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,447 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I struggled today. The #OldGal had no such struggle. She posts a 4. Do we have a #YoungPup magical 3? …
: Second lift of the week done. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,446 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4! I do believe it is a dog pile day!
: Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 4 📸: Nostalgia
: Good morning! What are you grateful for today? I’m grateful for a community of friends who care deeply for me. #MorningMug
: Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 3 📷: Shadow
: Good morning! I hope that you find a reason to simply smile today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,445 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got her revenge on me today with a 4. Hopefully, there’s a #YoungPup 3 out there!
: Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 2 📸: Curve
: Can’t have lift 2 for the week without lift 1. #Discipline2025
: Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day One 📸: Tree
: Another gorgeous sunrise! I pray that you hold your love in jars of clay today… #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,444 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today. Victory is ours!
: Whispers of Grace - Embracing the Cruciform Life We’re deep into our “Whispers of Grace” series, and today we’re tackling a powerful, perhaps unsettling, concept: the cross. More specifically, we’re …
: #Wordle 1,443 4/6* ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal bested me today with a 3. Hopefully, the rest of the #YoungPups fare better.
: These sunrises always get me in the summer! Good morning! May you choose to connect with community and relationships today. #MorningMug
: Ten week streak of a minimum of five intentional workouts. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! I hope you have fun today. Just go out and do something that brings you joy! Today, I get to hang out with my guy, Andy doing a binge of …
: #Wordle 1,442 3/6* ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal could only muster a 4 today. Victory! Happy Saturday #YoungPups!
: Celebrating 12 years in Ypsi by bringing Amy to the Wurst Bar for the first time. (Sadly, they don’t have the marshmallow dip for the sweet potato …
: Today’s lift is done! It was tough. But it is done! #Discipline2025
: Good morning! Clear that to-do off your list that is causing you stress so you can enjoy the weekend. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,441 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3! Unreal!
: Leg day, worst day. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,440 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3! We might be in trouble today, #YoungPups.
: Good morning! May you persist today. #MorningMug
: As I sit and ponder “The Cross” today in preparation for my message on Sunday, I was reminded again that 1 Corinthians 13 needs to be a grounding text …
: Workout done. #Discipline2025
: The Battle Lines Within - Understanding Our Tribal Instincts “You’re either with us, or against us.” This sentiment has been expressed by countless world leaders throughout history. What comes to mind when you …
: Good morning! May grace and mercy be yours today. #MorningMug
: Wordle 1,439 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. Hopefully, a 3 is out there for the #YoungPups!
: Amy and I sure had a great time yesterday afternoon with these amazing friends!
: Good morning! May you experience relationship that matters today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,438 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posts a 4! I have already seen a two from the #YoungPups. Is it a dogpile day???
: Monday lift done! #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May we experience deep gratitude today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,437 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The Wordle word hole! The #OldGal also posted a 4. I know there has to be a 3 out there by the #YoungPups.
: Living Life to the Full This week, as we approach Memorial Day, our New Testament “word of life” is simply life. It’s fitting, perhaps, that as we honor those who sacrificed …
: Good morning! May you notice the kind influence of others in your life today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,436 4/6* 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟨🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 too. Maybe there’s a 3 to be had by the #YoungPups?!
: #Wordle 1,435 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got me today as she scores a 3! How did the #YoungPups fair?
: Good morning! May your day be one of meaningful conversations. #MorningMug
: Another day, another lift. #Discipline2025
: I’m always grateful when I get to spend time with this man. Friendships like this are forged in the sorrows of life.
: Good morning! May you have a sense of purpose today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,434 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another day, another victory over the #OldGal as she scores a 4.
: Obsidian, man, it’s powerful little piece of software. I am not a coder or anything of the like. But, it is a pleasant typing experience and it …
: Good morning! Love well today fam… #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,433 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with another 4 today, which means…. VICTORY!
: Fairness: The Unseen Force Driving Our Emotions “That’s not fair!” “You’re cheating!” How often have parents heard these declarations from their children? There’s an innate human drive toward …
: Another workout done! #Discipline2025
: Good morning! Yes, it’s May 21. Yes, we have the fire on. Anyway, may you accomplish a taking your to do list today that is causing you stress. …
: Good morning! May we be thoughtful and kind today. #MorningMug
: The Monday lift is in the books. It was a different type of workout with lots of band work. But it was fun nonetheless. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May your week be one of discovering the joy in the struggle. #MorningMug
: Whispers of Grace - Forgiveness (Luke-Acts) It’s a universally good feeling to be forgiven. We’ve all been there: that pit-in-your-stomach dread after you’ve messed up, the fear that a …
: Good morning! May your day be filled with laughter and joy. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,429 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4. We are over here just getting pars.
: Saturday lift, done. Five workouts per week streak extended. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May your day be filled with joy. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,428 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Perhaps a three is out there #YoungPups?
: Good morning! May your Friday be one of joy. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,427 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Big win today over the #OldGal she posted a 5! Let’s see that dog pile #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May your day be one full of laughter and joy. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,426 3/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Hopefully, a #YoungPup 2 emerges!
: Good morning! Today is the first time since January that we have both kids at home. May you feel that same kind of peace today! #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,425 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 3. It might be tough today, #YoungPups…
: Good morning! May you have a friend like the Todd. One with whom you know will always be there when you need and hooks you up with free pastries! …
: #Wordle 1,424 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 5 today! Let’s have us a victory lap, shall we?
: #Wordle 1,423 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal had a case of the Mondays and scored a 5. I am guessing we might see a dog pile today!
: Good morning! May your week be one rooted joy. #MorningMug
: Whispers of Grace - Gospel We’re journeying through our series, “Whispers of Grace,” exploring 15 pivotal New Testament words. Our guide is a fantastic, accessible little New …
: One of the greatest joys of my life has been watching my favorite baseball player chase his dream. He took off his cleats for the last time yesterday. …
: Good morning! May your adventure today include some loving community! #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,422 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posts a 4 today as well. I suppose it’s OK to give her the tie on Mother’s Day.
: #Wordle 1,421 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. I have a feeling it won’t hold up. But, the word hole today is real.
: Good morning! May you experience rest today. #MorningMug
: The pitching match up tonight in Detroit is insane. Patrick Corbin for the Rangers against the best pitcher on the planet, Tarik Skubal. I hear …
: #Wordle 1,420 4/6* 🟨⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 It’s a dogpile day as the #OldGal simply keeps her streak alive with a 6!
: Good morning! My hope for you today is that you will persevere through whatever circumstance you find yourself in. #MorningMug
: We spent the afternoon watching some SVSU tournament baseball. The game didn’t go as planned. But hanging out with the Michigan Capitol building in …
: I need the Tigers to get back to the Eastern timezone. This west coast stuff is dumb.
: Good morning! May you notice something that is good in this world and share it. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,419 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Big victory for the team today as the #OldGal posts a 5! I feel a dog pile coming on, #YoungPups!
: Our Tender Nerves - The Power of Care and Harm in Moral Judgment Why do we respond to things the way we do? How do we experience the world? Jonathan Haidt, a moral psychologist, argues that we possess six “taste …
: Patio season is here in Michigan!
: Lunch lift done. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! Choose joy today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,418 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored a 4 today. Excited for some #YoungPup 3s!
: Abbreviated workout today, but it’s better than nothing. #Discipline2025
: I see a lot of people on the Fediverse talking about getting off the Apple and Microsoft trains. But, I don’t see alternatives ever suggested. So, …
: Good morning! May we offer empathy, compassion, and kindness today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,417 6/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal took advantage of my bad day and posted a 3. I am sure she is giggling… Do we have …
: A fun workflow: sermon recording to MacWhisper for transcription to Gemini for editing and formatting, export to markdown, paste into Obisidian and …
: Whispers of Grace - Righteousness Matthew 21:28-32 Isaiah 9:1-7 We’re embarking on a new series called “Whispers of Grace,” drawing inspiration from the book 15 New Testament Words of …
: Good morning! May you have no regrets today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,416 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another day, another victory over the #OldGal. She posted a 4 today.
: The first sermon in my series, Whispers of Grace. I am using the structure provided by Nijay Gupta’s, 15 New Testament Words of Life. Whispers of …
: #Wordle 1,415 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today. Victory!
: Good morning! May you choose to be in community today. #MorningMug
: A bittersweet day today at Saginaw Valley State.
: Good morning! May you simply be present to the moment today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,414 2/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3, strong work but not strong enough. Have a great Saturday!
: I am going to miss these days. Hard to believe after 18 years that it’s coming to an end.
: The workouts you don’t want to do are the most important ones. I didn’t want to go to the gym today. I did anyway. Today, I did a movement that I …
: Good morning! Choose to be the person you want your “enemy” to be. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,413 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal took it to me with a 3 today. She just keeps battling! Could there be a 2 out there?
: The Failure of Conversation For a long time, I’ve noticed a disconcerting trend: we seem to be losing the ability to truly talk with one another. While the internet allows us to …
: Things move fast on the interwebs. Over the last few days my friend, @ozzy@fedi.social asked if I would be interested in starting a new project with …
: Good morning! As we begin a new month, I hope you will experience an abounding grace. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,412 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Happy victory May 1! The #OldGal posted a 4. Great way to start the month!
: #Wordle 1,411 4/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟩🟨 🟨🟨⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 It should have been a three liner but I erred. The #OldGal also posted a 4. 😒
: Good morning! May you pursue righteousness even when it comes at a cost. #MorningMug
: This Sunday we will be beginning a new series of summer conversations called, “Whispers of Grace.” Each will be focused on a word from a different …
: Good morning! Do the hard thing today, it will be worth it. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,410 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3. Sigh. She just doesn’t quit!
: Good morning! May you choose contentment today. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,409 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The streak lives and so does a victory over the #OldGal who posted a 6!
: Good morning! May you be fully present today wherever you find yourself. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,408 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a three today. She’s back on a heater!
: Lake Michigan from the wrong side, still overwhelmingly beautiful. Also? We may have been soaked at this point because someone wanted to try to walk …
: Fifth workout of the week complete. Five week streak of five workouts per week. Ten week streak of at least three workouts per week. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! Don’t miss the small joys today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,407 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟨🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3 well. Is there a 2 out there #YoungPups?
: Final baseball road trip to Simmons Field in Kenosha, WI.
: Good morning! May each of us cultivate relationships with those around us in love and compassion. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,406 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Will there be a #YoungPup 3?
: I heard something fascinating in a podcast today that really made me think. The speaker suggested that we can engage with the world through the …
: Workout 4 for the week. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May we realize that our words have power and may we use them to offer life to those around us. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,405 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today. Victory is sweet! Could we have another dogpile from the #YoungPups?
: Workout number three in the books. #Discipline2025
: I am going to be writing through some things from this book, The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt 📚. I think Haidt has much to say to help us …
: #Wordle 1,404 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. I have seen loads of 3s from the #YoungPups today, victory is ours!!!
: Good morning! In that moment today when you have that little catch in your chest and you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed may you stop, take a breath, and …
: Workout number 2 for the week in the books. Sometimes, getting it done requires extra planning. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May you know the joy of someone meeting you right where you are with empathy and grace. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,403 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I think we can officially declare the #OldGal heater over as she posts a 4 today and victory is ours for the …
: Monday workout in the books. I really hate these body weight routines. But I suppose they are good for me. #Discipline2025
: I love that the weather has finally broke and golf days with my Dad have returned.
: Monday mornings are some of my favorite times. There is something beautiful about the quiet reflection on the week that was and dreaming about about …
: #Wordle 1,402 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 It appears that the heater from the #OldGal has come to an end. She also scores a five today.
: A quiet Easter Monday morning. May you know that the resurrected Christ meets you with you compassion, empathy, kindness, and love. #MorningMug
: Christ is risen! So shall we be! #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,401 5/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is on a heater as she posts a 3!
: #Wordle 1,400 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal absolutely demolished me with a 3 and then mockingly declared, “That was tricky!” 😳🙄
: Good morning! May we remember today that no matter how dark the day becomes the light has already won. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,399 2/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal loses today with her 4! Victory is sweet!!!
: These are good days. #FinalSzn
: When Following Jesus Demands More Than We Imagined Have you ever been in a position where you got more than you bargained for? It seems to happen to me every single time I start a home improvement …
: Workout 4 in the books! One more to extend the streak of 5 per week. #Discipline2025
: Oh my the swipe actions on micro.social are so nice! @gregmorris just continues to make this app better and better.
: Good morning! Even in the midst of difficult times, may we choose to serve one another. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,398 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3 and is mocking me.
: Workout 3 in the books. #Discipline2025
: I am looking forward to a slow day. I am beginning to realize that Mondays are not an “off day” for me. But, Wednesdays really can be a day of quiet …
: Good morning! I pray that you see the good in the midst of any difficulty you encounter today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,397 2/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today! Victory is sweet.
: Tuesday lift in the books. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,396 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 and soundly defeated me. However, I’ve already seen a 2 from my guy …
: Good morning! I pray you will find an opportunity for some silence and solitude today. #MorningMug
: Monday workout. Body weight 😒 #Discipline2025
: This podcast episode with Richard Rohr really is excellent and challenging in all the right ways, in my opinion.
: Richard Rohr on The Bible for Normal People podcast today said something that really punched me in the heart. He argues that the OT prophets would not …
: Good morning! I pray that each of you would experience a grand sense of curiosity today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,395 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3. I am guessing there will be multiple 2s today.
: Good morning! I hope you find rest today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,394 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Hoping beyond hope there’s a 2 out there from a #YoungPup!
: A beautiful day to watch Ethan play some ball. We finally have baseball weather! #FinalSzn
: #Wordle 1,393 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. We will need a magical 2 from the #YoungPups.
: Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug
: My guy E Rose with the laser to right… #FinalSzn
: Not a bad way to spend an afternoon, watching E Rose play a little ball. #FinalSzn
: Lift number 5 in the books! Three week streak of five lifts/week. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May you endure. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,392 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a five! Another day, another victory for the #YoungPups
: Ypsilanti Charter Township. 📍 Another body weight routine? Blech. But it’s done. Workout 4 of 5 for the week. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,391 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another day, another #OldGal L!
: Good morning! May you see the grace and mercy all around you today. #MorningMug
: League night with the fellas!
: Eating His Flesh – A Metaphor for Ultimate Commitment One of the little pleasures in life for me is the NFL. Perhaps because the season is only sixteen games, but more likely because of the drama. The …
: I am doing a little test for my guy @ozzy@fedi.social and his Lemmy instance. Check out @uspol@lemmy.news for politics news.
: #Wordle 1,390 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4! Victory is ours and there also appears to be a massive dog pile with multiple 3s!!!
: Good morning! May you be fully present to those in your life today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,389 5/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 5! I am confident that the #YoungPups will come through today.
: Good morning! May you notice the good all around you. #MorningMug
: Monday lift done! Another week’s streak has begun. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,388 5/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal whooped me today with a 4. I have to imagine we will have some #YoungPup 3s…
: Good morning! May you seek unity rooted in love today. #MorningMug
: Tuesday nights I host an open conversation at the historic Tap Room in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. We would love for you to join us! Do you think that …
: If you’re into sermons, here is my latest on John 17:20-26 talking about unity rooted in love… open.spotify.com/episode/5…
: #Wordle 1,387 4/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. She really is a tough old bird!
: Good morning! May you choose connection and community today. #MorningMug
: Good morning! I hope you’re able to catch your breath and reset today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,386 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3! Do we have a two #YoungPups?
: Workout number five. Two week streak! #Discipline2025
: Good morning! May you find a reason to laugh today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,385 4/6* 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 6! Victory is ours!
: Breaking the Finite Lens I am often struck by how small I think about Jesus. What about you? Several weeks ago, I wrote the line, “Jesus is from eternity.” My son mentioned it …
: A century later, Christian teacher Origen challenged the Caesarean Christians of his time not to blur the powers. "For you who are redeemed by …
: Good morning! May you not despise a day of small things. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,384 2/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal made a valiant effort but fell short with a 3!
: Good morning! May you truly see a person who needs you today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,383 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟨⬛🟨🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is bringing it today! She posted a 3!
: Good morning! May you choose to hear the other today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,382 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5. It is disappointing but the streak lives and I am confident that Team …
: Monday workouts are the most important for me. Just had a good workout with @fitbodapp. Here’s an extended guest pass to try Fitbod, free for 14 days: …
: If you’re into sermons, you can listen to my latest here: open.spotify.com/episode/0…
: We gather as a congregation in our home each Sunday night. Last night, the tornado sirens went off and we had to pop down into the basement for our …
: Good morning! May you see the world through love not fear today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,381 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Fives for both the #OldGal and I. I am confident that the #YoungPups took care of business.
: #Wordle 1,380 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 as well, but I am already seeing 3s from the #YoungPups! Victory is sweet!
: Good morning! May you choose to be in community today. #MorningMug
: Tasting the Infinite - Beyond Material Satisfaction Do you ever think about where contentment comes from? Better yet, do you ever think about contentment itself? I’m not much of a thinker when it comes …
: “Failure is the mark of a life well lived. In turn, the only way to live without failure is to be of no use to anyone.” Currently reading: Oathbringer …
: Good morning! I am unsure of what the glowing orb in the sky is… Have a great Saturday! #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,379 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. She is wily!
: Good morning! May you find joy in your day today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,378 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 on her final day with grandchildren.
: I am excited to dive into this little book on power and the Church. Currently reading: Reckoning with Power by David E. Fitch 📚
: Good morning! Happy #OpeningDay! ⚾️
: #Wordle 1,377 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a bogey 5 today.
: My first ever book review was published today by The Englewood Review of Books. How about that? The Tears of Things (Featured Review)
: What Spoils? Rethinking Desire and Eternal Life Over the last year or so, I have been working on my personal fitness. This pursuit has been spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical. I …
: #Wordle 1,376 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟨🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today as well. Hopefully, we see a 3 from a #YoungPup!
: Good morning! May you endure through whatever circumstance you find yourself in today. #MorningMug
: The kid popped another 2 RBI single!
: When it’s snowing at the ball field, it sure is nice to watch the game from the comfort of my living room. A 2RBI single is also nice to see!
: #Wordle 1,375 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5! Victory is ours!
: Good morning! May you practice what you preach today. #MorningMug
: Good morning! May you enjoy whatever moment you find yourself in today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,374 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. She’s getting her powers back now that she is with grandchildren for the …
: My message this morning from John 17:1-5… open.spotify.com/episode/0…
: Good morning! May you choose to be in community today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,373 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 5 today. But she leaves for her grandkid recharge today too. Our time of victory may …
: Good morning! May your integrity be more intact than my NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,372 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5! We win! She heads to Baltimore soon to spend time with a couple of grandchildren, …
: I have presence on most of the major social spaces. Here is what I’ve noticed, it’s purely my experience ymmv: BlueSky feels like a lot of people …
: Good morning! May you choose peace today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,371 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal could only muster a 4! Victory is sweet!
: An epic night seeing one of the movies that shaped my childhood. It was so fun being 10 years old again. Grateful to see it with two good friends too. …
: Good morning! May you choose to be kind today. #MorningMug
: Wordle 1,370 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟨🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored 5s today. I am confident there is a #YoungPup out there with a 4 or …
: Good morning! May you choose contentment in the face of consumerism today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,369 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 this morning. She’s feisty! Is there a miracle 2 #YoungPups?
: The Unexpected Joy of Overcoming Fear Have you ever done something that you were afraid to do and then discovered that you actually enjoyed it? This might sound a little silly, but I was …
: Good morning! May you choose humility in a world that demands arrogance. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,368 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. Hopefully a 3 is out there, #YoungPups!
: #Wordle 1,367 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3 today, as well. She’s tough. Hopefully, a 2 emerges from the #YoungPups!
: My final sermon on Micah: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/…
: My final sermon in my little series on Micah:
: #Wordle 1,366 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Look out! The #OldGal is baaaaaack… she posted a 3 this morning. 🙄
: Good morning! May you love mercy and extend mercy today. #MorningMug
: If you are wrestling with what is happening in the world, I would like to recommend two books to you. First, please consider reading Amusing Ourselves …
: I just finished reading Jesus and the Powers by NT Wright and Michael Bird it was challenging and encouraging in all the right ways. I am going to do …
: Good morning! May you be able to rest today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,365 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posts a 6 today and we win!
: I got to play six holes on our little par three course today. The weather is perfect and it felt good to be back in my happy place.
: Styling? Styling. Aside not beside. I am noting how nice this looks. I am alert to seeing this look good.
: My friend, @solusspider@polymaths.social, shared this with me today and it made me smile. Hopefully, it will make you smile too. youtu.be/wHr02U1OY…
: #Wordle 1,364 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Maybe she is cooling off!
: Good morning! May you experience the audacity of grace today. #MorningMug
: Hey micro.blog community, if you’re able, consider dropping @Mtt a coffee if you use Bayou, Sumo, or Tiny Theme. buymeacoffee.com/mattlangford
: Hey @Mtt, if I wanted to use the “note” or “aside” class in a post, how would I do that?
: Today, I went to an open AA meeting with my brother, David. I don’t know if I’ve ever witnessed something more beautiful in my entire life. In so many …
: When "Enough" Feels Impossible Do you ever feel like you don’t have what it takes? There are days when I wake up, consider the tasks before me, and think, “How can I possibly do …
: 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) …
: #Wordle 1,363 2/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal heater continues, but her 3 was not able to beat my 2!
: Good morning! May the audacity of grace leave you in awe today. #MorningMug
: I love watching him play baseball. It is so hard to believe this is the final season.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,362 5/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posts ANOTHER 3. The heater continues!
: Good morning! May you encourage another today. #MorningMug
: Man! @gregmorris the reblog/sharing action is fantastic!
: Post by @tigers@sportsbots.xyz Dubbbb! #TigersWin This feels like the perfect first “reblog” for me to post on the Micro Social app!
: 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.
: #Wordle 1,361 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3. She’s on a heater right now!
: I missed this yesterday! #3GoodThings (March 10) I made a delicious meal. I read a fantastic book. The sunset was fire!
: Good morning! May you reach out to that person who has been on your mind the last few days. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: 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.
: Monday lifts are a necessity.
: Good morning! May you love well this week. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,360 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. Hopefully, a #YoungPup 2 can save us!
: #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 …
: #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 …
: Good morning! Offer empathy in a world that is short on empathy. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,358 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal showed out with a 4 today too.
: Good morning! May you offer compassion in a world lacking from compassion. #MorningMug
: #3GoodThings Lots of good quantity and quality time with Amy. Having my mind stretched by a really good book. Breakfast with my son.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,357 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal has returned in force with a 3 today!
: Good morning! May you offer mercy in an unmerciful world. #MorningMug
: #3GoodThings I had time today to read. I had a really good lift. I was able to watch my son play baseball.
: 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.
: 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? …
: Good morning! May you choose to see the good around you today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,356 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟨🟨🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a four today too!
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you show up today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,355 3/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4, victory!
: Good morning! May you see the people around you that need you today. #MorningMug
: #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!
: 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.
: 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 …
: My message from Sunday on Micah 3-5. From Ruin to Redemption - God’s Justice and Promise
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you choose to love well today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,353 3/6* 🟩⬛🟨🟨🟨 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got trapped in a rabbit hole for a 5! Time to dog pile #YoungPups!
: #Wordle 1,352 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Missed opportunity for a birdie today. The #OldGal also scored a 4 for par. Any #YoungPups with a 3?
: Good morning! May you not despise the little things today. #MorningMug
: 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, …
: #Wordle 1,351 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today. She crushed me. I hope we have a 3 from the #YoungPups!
: Good morning! When you get home after 2:30 am the morning doesn’t start until almost 10. May you be joyful today! #MorningMug
: When the lights go out, you dance. #D2 #Baseball ⚾️
: Yes, we are watching baseball. No, we are not watching hockey outdoors. #FinalSzn
: Is anyone using omg.lol with micro.blog? If so, how are you using it?
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,350 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Time for a dog pile, #YoungPups, the #OldGal did not complete the puzzle. She scored the magical “X”!
: Good morning! May you listen before speaking today. #MorningMug
: New note by Daniel Rose @kevie@mastodon.me.uk enjoy that honey mead!
: A lot of us Christians haven’t read what happens after the feeding of the multitudes, and it shows.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Sometimes you go to the gym because it is just good for you. It’s not easy. But it’s the right thing.
: #Wordle 1,349 5/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a strong showing today by scoring a 4. She defeats me. Are there any #YoungPup 3s?
: Good morning! May you choose to respond with loving kindness to the circumstances you find yourself in today. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,348 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A five from the #OldGal this morning too. I am hopeful for the #YoungPups to come through!
: Good morning! The picture doesn’t do the sky justice this morning. It is overwhelmingly beautiful. May you glimpse the beauty around you today. …
: New note by Daniel Rose Tuesdays are becoming very full days. I like it.
: It’s pretty humbling to see how AI takes your sermon transcript and edits down from 4300 words to 700.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,347 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal has posted a 4, while crushing me, she stood no chance to myriad of 3s from the …
: Good morning! May you be fully present with those around you today. #MorningMug
: This was such a fun read. I am excited to continue exploring this world in Oathbringer. Finished reading: Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson 📚
: #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.
: Good morning! May you seek to be the good in someone’s day. #MorningMug
: New note by Daniel Rose @SolusSpider@pixey.org this looks amazing.
: Watching your kid play baseball on your TV in a warm living room is pretty great.
: New note by Daniel Rose @solusspider@polymaths.social my guy @ozzy runs an instance. He can make the sales pitch!
: This morning’s sermon is already uploaded! I began teaching Micah today. Shattered Idols - Micah’s Vision of Reckoning
: 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 …
: If you think George Orwell had something right in his book 1984, wait until you read Aldous Huxley’s A Brave New World.
: The question I have been wrestling with is, “How do I love as reflected by how I live?”
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,345 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today! I wonder if there is a #YoungPup 2?
: Good morning! May you enter into community today knowing you’re loved and cared for. #MorningMug
: New note by Daniel Rose @ozzy Cool cool
: New note by Daniel Rose @solusspider@polymaths.social it appears the follow worked, yes? I requested to follow you as well.
: New note by Daniel Rose @ozzy it looks like gotosocial accounts can’t follow Sharkey. Which is weird.
: New note by Daniel Rose Lazy sunny Saturdays are something else. The String Cheese Incident - Sunny Skies https://music.apple.com/us/song/790975392
: New note by Daniel Rose Really looking forward to this Red Wings game today. I hope they come out with tons of compete. #NHL #LGRWD
: Good morning! May you take joy in some small thing today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,344 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups!
: 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.
: #Wordle 1,343 3/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal showed with a three today as well. Back to the drawing board!
: Good morning! May we care for one another today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: Wow! @manton the new long post previews are FANTASTIC!!! Great addition.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,342 3/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. She’s one tough cookie.
: Good morning! May you choose to be gracious to “those people.” #MorningMug #discipline2025
: New note by Daniel Rose It would be amazing to be able to mirror an rss feed into Misskey/Sharkey
: New note by Daniel Rose Checking out this little app for iOS that could be a nice client for fedi.social.
: New note by Daniel Rose Had to come back and give it a go.
: Us vs Them language is the gateway hatred. There really is only, We.
: #Wordle 1,341 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 5 today. I am seeing loads of 4s already from team #YoungPup. She once …
: Good morning! May you experience the joy of extending grace to another. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: 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 …
: Is anyone else having issues with newsletters not sending via micro.blog?
: 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!
: 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: …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,340 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a four today! Any #YoungPups floating around with a 3? Her three streak finally …
: Good morning! The sun shines as a reminder that there is hope. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,339 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal continues her streak of 3s today.
: Good morning! May you become more aware of your personal blind spots so as to love well. #MorningMug #discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,338 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with back to back 3s! 😲
: May you connect in community today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: Wordle 1,337 4/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3. She’s baaaaaaack!
: Good morning! May your day be restful. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,336 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped her streak again. 🫣
: Valentine’s Day at a ball field. Life doesn’t get much better! 21°, sunny and no wind.
: Good morning! May you know that mercy is made new every day. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,335 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4 today as well. Any 3s out there?
: Good morning! May you choose to be kind today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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…
: Oh my! This new Micro Social app for Micro.blog is gorgeous.
: Good morning! May your to-do list shrink today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,334 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Any #YoungPups with a birdie?
: 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. …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you press into that difficult thing you have been avoiding. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,333 X/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3. My streak broke at 528.
: I am resonating deeply with Bonhoeffer these days. Here is another of his theses against the “Aryan Paragraph” from 1933.
: Good morning! May you know people care about you today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: #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!!!
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,331 2/6* ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3, but it just wasn’t good enough.
: Good morning! May you enjoy time in community today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,330 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scores a 4 and victory is ours!
: Good morning! May you do something today that makes you smile. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: During the 1933 Prussian Synod Dietrich Bonhoeffer offered multiple theses to challenge the “Aryan Paragraph.” The “German Christians” were those …
: #Wordle 1,329 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I have seen some threes from the #YoungPups already. Also? Cool word …
: Good morning! May you choose to respond with joy on whatever circumstance you find yourself in today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: 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 …
: Another timely thought from Dietrich Bonhoeffer in response to the 1933 “Aryan Paragraph.” Currently reading: The Bonhoeffer Reader by Michael P. …
: #Wordle 1,328 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3. She’s back on track…
: Good morning! May you notice the small joys all around you today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,327 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 today. Victory is ours. Perhaps diminishing returns on grandson babysitting?
: Good morning! May you notice the mercy that is new every morning. #Discipline2025 #MorningMug
: Dietrich Bonhoeffer composed a number of talking points to refute what was known as the “Aryan Paragraph” in September of 1933. The paragraph excluded …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Join us for an intentional conversation about, “forgiveness,” at the Tap Room in Ypsilanti, MI. Is forgiveness necessary for us to thrive? Are there …
: #Wordle 1,326 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Perhaps a #YoungPup will post a 3!
: Good morning! May you love well today. #Discipline2025 #MorningMug
: 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 …
: If you pray for God to protect the persecuted Church and rejoice at the federal government shutting down refugee resettlement, then I would encourage …
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you embrace whatever twist comes at you today. #Discipline2025 #MorningMug
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you find gratitude in the midst of community today. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,324 3/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. The time with the grandson is beginning to pay dividends.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: This is a nice write up about our son, Ethan, and his moot court team. SVSU Moot Court
: I changed my website theme to @Mtt’s Sumo Theme. I think it looks really clean and it is really fast.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,323 3/6* 🟩⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another day, another YoungPup victory. The #OldGal scored a 4!
: Good morning! May you find your chill today. #Discipline2025
: “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, …
: #Wordle 1,322 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 too. Hopefully, there is a #YoungPup 3 out there.
: Good morning. Remember, it’s ok to be quiet. #Discipline2025
: 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 …
: 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 …
: It’s really fun when you have conversations that matter. Today was a day of those kinds of conversations.
: #Wordle 1,321 2/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal fell short today with a mere 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups!!!
: Good morning! May you remember that you get to choose your hard today. #Discipline2025
: Annual reports used to completely freak me out. Now, they are simply a minor annoyance.
: When was the last time you took a breath and just chose to set down the worries that you are carrying?
: #Wordle 1,320 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another tough go today. The #OldGal scored a 4 and is gloating.
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you not despise the day of small things. #Discipline2025
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,319 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A five for me. A five for the #OldGal. I have seen fours already for the #YoungPups. Woot!
: Good morning! May you find joy in the small things today. #Discipline2025
: Not much better than a game at Crisler Arena with good friends!
: For those of you who blog long form pieces on micro.blog where do you compose?
: 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. …
: #Wordle 1,318 6/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Feast or famine, I suppose! The #OldGirl scored a 3. And my streak lives.
: Good morning! May you find freedom in self-discipline today. #Discipline2025
: Two new messages have just been published. One on lectio divina and the other on fasting. open.spotify.com/show/1v4F…
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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’ …
: #Wordle 1,317 2/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal tried real hard with a 3, but it just wasn’t enough!
: Good morning! May you connect in community today. #Discipline2024
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you choose to do something that brings your mind, body, or soul rest today. #Doscipline2025
: #Wordle 1,315 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A four for the #OldGal and we tied. Is there a 3 out there?
: Good morning! May you remember that there is good happening all around you if you choose to look for it. #Discipline2025
: I have come to the conclusion that Hallmark Movies are simply adult versions of DIsney Channel Movies.
: #Wordle 1,314 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal ties me today with a 4 of her own. Perhaps a #YoungPup has a 3?
: Good morning! May you check something off your to-do list that will help you relax as you head into the weekend. #Discipline2025
: Even on vacation, the lift happens. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,313 2/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a 4. Victory is ours!
: Good morning! May you find joy in your day today. #discipline2025
: Just a heads up, Cherry-Limeade Sprite Zero is so dang good!
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,312 6/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal showed up like Ohio State in the playoffs and scored a 3. My score? More like Ohio …
: Good morning! May you extend loving kindness in a world where that’s starving for it. #discipline2025
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,311 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Monday 4s for the #OldGal and I.
: Good morning! May you extend kindness today. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,310 4/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 5 today. So just like her Detroit Lions, she failed to obtain a victory.
: Good morning! May you choose to be kind to yourself today. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,309 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4. We win!
: Saturday is for coffee by the fire. May you find some rest today. #Discipline2025
: #Wordle 1,308 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped another 3! She’s on a roll and I’m keeping pace.
: Good morning! May you find mercy when you need it today. #Discipline2025
: WordLinx January 16, 2025 “MUSIC” 🟥⬜🟧🟨🟦⬜🟪 🟨🟩⬜🟦⬜🟪 🟧🟥🟪🟫🟥🟨 🟫🟩🟨⬜🟦 ❓ 🔥4 ❌6
: #Wordle 1,307 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Threes all around. The #OldGal has been enfuego lately!
: Good morning! Gym ✅ May you be overwhelmed by grace today. #Doscipline2025
: #WordLinx January 15, 2025 “SOCCER” ⬜⬜⬜🟩🟦🟥⬜ 🟩🟪🟪⬜🟪🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦 ⬜🟨⬜🟦 🔥3 🎉
: #Wordle 1,306 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both score 3 today.
: I’ve traded in coffee in my recliner by the fire for coffee in a traveler on the way to the gym. #Discipline2025
: Good morning! Do something hard today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: I want to respond to the world with the wonder of a three world little boy watching a train roll past.
: #WordLinx January 14, 2025 “JACKET” 🟦⬜🟩⬜🟪🟥 🟦🟨⬜🟦🟪🟥 ⬜🟩🟥⬜🟩 ⬜🟨🟩⬜ 🔥2 🎉
: #Wordle 1,305 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today and we claim victory!
: I wish people understood that the best way to de-platform ridiculous takes is by not engaging with the ridiculous takes.
: Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy. #MorningMug #Discipline2025
: 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. …
: #Wordle 1,304 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both with 3s! Hopefully, a #YoungPup 2 pops…
: #WordLinx January 13, 2025 “FLOWER” ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟦🟩⬜ 🟪🟩🟨🟨🟥⬜ 🟪🟥⬜⬜🟨 ⬜🟩🟦🟥 ❓ 🔥1 ❌5 I have been pretty busy and have failed to play regularly. Broke an epic long …
: Good morning! May you receive grace and mercy today. #MorningMug
: This morning at Peace Presbyterian Church and tonight at The Acts 13 Network we began talking in earnest about spiritual practice. There were two …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,303 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 today as well.
: Good morning! May you embrace community and connection today. #MorningMug
: Good morning! Love well today! #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,302 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today! Could there possibly be a two among the #YoungPups?
: I worked hard in 2024. I am excited to eclipse these numbers in 2025. #Discipline2025 a
: This is such an excellent way of thinking. I appreciate that Micro Blog is taking this tack. Manton Reece - Hachyderm and Threads
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,301 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a 4 as well. Hopefully, a #YoungPup comes through with a 3!
: Good morning! May you smile today. #MorningMug
: #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 …
: Good morning! May your day be one that brings you a little joy today. #MorningMug
: 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* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Good morning! May you pursue what brings you joy today. #MorningMug
: I forgot to post today! #Wordle 1,298 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4! Victory!!!
: Good morning! I hope that today you can see something good and beautiful in the world. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,297 3/6* 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored 3s today. Hopefully a #YoungPup posts a 2!
: Good morning! May you take a tangible step toward becoming the person you know yourself to be today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,296 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 and just like that she can talk smack all day.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:29 | Bonus 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… This week I had seven perfect scores …
: Good morning! May you connect in community today. Oh, Go Lions! #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,295 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Both the #OldGal and I score 4s on January 4.
: Good morning! May you have clarity of purpose today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,294 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Threes all around today for the #OldGal and I.
: Good morning! May you have a sense of expectancy today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,293 2/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3. It was not good enough. Victory is ours!
: Good morning! May you start today. Whatever it is, just start. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,292 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4. Happy New Year #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May your new year be filled with joy and grace and an awareness of daily small mercies. #MorningMug
: 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, …
: #Wordle 1,291 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 and a victory over me. Any #YoungPups with a 3?
: Good morning! May your year end with a sense of satisfaction and joy. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,290 2/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A five for the #OldGal. Victory!
: Good morning! May you love well today.
: #Wordle 1,289 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5! Victory is ours!
: Good morning! May you connect in community today. #MorningMug
: 80s music on at the gym and it explains why us GenX are the way we are.
: WordLinx December 28, 2024 “CURRENCIES” ⬜🟦🟪⬜🟨⬜ ⬜🟪🟦🟨🟩 ⬜⬜⬜🟨 ⬜🟩⬜🟦 ❓ 🔥184 ❌9
: #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 …
: Good morning! May mercy be ever present for you today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,287 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 today. We have achieved victory!
: Good morning! May you begin to identify the things that really matter. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: The first workout in Panama City Beach after a 14 hour car ride hits different.
: 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?
: #WordLinx December 26, 2024 “MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS” ⬜🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟩⬜🟥 ⬜🟥⬜⬜🟩🟨🟧⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟥 🟪🟨🟧🟦 🔥181 ❌3
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track.
: #Wordle 1,286 4/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 4s all around today! The #OldGal also scored a 4.
: Good morning! Grace and peace to you. #MorningMug
: WordLinx Holiday “CHRISTMAS 🎅” 🟨🟥🟧🟫⬛🟦⬜⬛🟫 🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪 🟨🟥🟩⬜🟦🟧⬜ 🟪🟩⬜⬛🟫 🔥181 ❌1
: WordLinx December 25, 2024 “INTERNET” 🟦🟩⬜🟪🟨🟥🟧🟧 🟪⬜🟥🟩🟧 🟨🟩🟦🟩 ⬜🟧⬜⬜ 🔥180 ❌4
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:21 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… There’s always tomorrow…
: #Wordle 1,285 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 2! Time with her two oldest grandchildren has refilled her powers.
: Good morning! May you know the unconditional love of Christ today. #MorningMug
: WordLinx December 24, 2024 “EXERCISE EQUIPMENT” ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟦🟨🟪🟨🟦🟦 🟪⬜🟥🟫🟥🟦🟨 🟫⬜⬜🟧⬜🟧🟩 🟥🟧🟪🟦🟨⬜ 🔥179 ❌6
: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh
: #Wordle 1,284 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The steak lives but the #OldGal is victorious with a 5. Any #YoungPups with a 4?
: Good morning! May you see the in-breaking of the kingdom of grace through the lens of love today. #MorningMug
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:41 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Appropriate
: #Wordle 1,283 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got some hang out time with her two oldest grandchildren last night. Her powers have been …
: Good morning! May love be your primary principle today. #MorningMug
: Revelation and Jude Missed expectations? Persevere…
: #Wordle 1,282 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 6 and her streak lives but she lost again! Woot!
: WordLinx December 22, 2024 “GAME NIGHT” 🟩🟦⬜🟦🟧🟩🟫🟨🟩⬛🟥🟪🟧 ⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜🟦🟦 🟩⬜⬛🟧🟩🟦🟫 ⬜🟪🟥 🔥178 ❌2
: Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:15 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑
: WordLinx December 21, 2024 “RED” 🟪🟩🟨⬜🟥⬜⬜ 🟥🟪⬜🟩⬜🟦⬜ 🟪⬜🟦🟩🟩⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟦 🔥176 ❌3
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: #Wordle 1,281 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal fell short this morning with a 4.
: #WordLinx December 20, 2024 “CHEERLEADING” 🟨🟥⬜🟪🟩⬜🟧⬜🟥 🟩⬜⬜🟪🟨⬜⬜🟦 🟩🟧🟨🟩🟧🟨🟦 ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦 ❓ 🔥175 ❌3
: Good morning! May joy be ever present today. #MorningMug
: #Keyword | 11 guesses | 1:20 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… 🫣
: #Wordle 1,280 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today. She beat me! Is there a #YoungPup 2 out there?
: #WordLinx December 19, 2024 “RUGBY” 🟨🟩⬜⬜⬜🟦🟪 ⬜🟩🟪🟫⬛ 🟥🟧🟪🟫⬛ 🟥🟧🟦🟨 🔥174 ❌8 🫣
: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:43 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Blah
: #Wordle 1,279 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Fours all around today. The #OldGal with a nice bounce back performance. I have seen #YoungPups already …
: Good morning! May joy be your companion today. #MorningMug
: I really need to do a bit better at this. A Social Media Rule
: #WordLinx December 18, 2024 “CARD GAMES” 🟦🟪🟨🟩⬜🟥 🟥⬜🟨⬜🟪🟥 🟪⬜⬜🟦🟩🟪 ⬜🟨🟩 🔥173 ❌1 Almost
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:16 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh.
: #Wordle 1,278 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal survived with a 6, but tastes defeat once again.
: Good morning! May joy be the light by which you see the world today. #MorningMug
: 1, 2, & 3 John We explore the central theme of love in John’s letters.
: #WordLinx December 17, 2024 “VACATION” ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟦⬜ 🟪🟥⬜🟩🟥🟧🟨 🟪🟧🟥⬜⬜🟨 ⬜🟨🟦🟪⬜ 🔥172 🎉 It’s a sign.
: #Wordle 1,277 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 5. Victory is sweet.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Much better today.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Much better today.
: Good morning! May you find joy in the small things today. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx December 16, 2024 “PATIO” 🟨🟥🟧🟨🟩🟧🟪🟫🟥 ⬜⬛🟩🟥🟫🟧⬛🟩🟨 ⬛⬜⬜🟩🟨🟦🟦🟪 ⬜🟨🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪 🔥171 ❌2 Properly tricky.
: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 1:45 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Woof. Just could not see it. Terrible start to …
: #Wordle 1,276 2/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal could only post a 3 today. Victory is ours!
: Good morning! May your souls be joyful as you recognize that light is breaking through the darkness. #MorningMug
: WordLinx Sunday “PUZZLE” 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟩🟪🟥🟦⬜ 🟨⬜⬜⬜🟧🟥 ⬜🟫⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟥🟫🟪🟪⬜🟧 ❓ 🔥171 ❌13 Puzzle indeed. Well played to Lacie the creator of this Sunday puzzle.
: #WordLinx December 15, 2024 “HOCKEY” ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟨⬜ ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟨🟪 ⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜ 🟦🟪⬜⬜⬜ 🔥170 ❌3 Well, I feel some kind of way on this one. There was only one “hockey” term. …
: #Wordle 1,275 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal trounced me again, she scored a 4!
: #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: …
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:11 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Whew…
: Good morning! May you experience joy today. #MorningMug
: WordLinx December 14, 2024 “KITCHEN” 🟨🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟨⬛🟫🟩🟦⬜🟪⬜ 🟧⬜🟩🟥⬜🟫🟩 🟥⬛🟦⬜🟧 🔥169 ❌5 Some day I might get another perfect, but today is not that day.
: WordLinx December 13, 2024 “BABY” ⬜⬜🟩🟦🟦⬜⬜ ⬜🟨🟩⬜ ⬜🟨⬜ 🟪⬜🟪 🔥0 ❌8 Forgot to do yesterday.
: #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.
: #Wordle 1,274 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me like the stale chip I am. She scored a 4 today. But hey, the streak …
: Good morning! May peace lead you to joy today. #MorningMug
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:15 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… On track again
: #Wordle 1,273 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 6 today. Victory is ours!
: Good morning! May your soul be at peace and rest today. #MorningMug
: 1&2 Peter A look at the heart of 1&2 Peter
: James We explore an overview of the Book of James
: #WordLinx December 12, 2024 “DOCTOR” 🟨🟩🟩🟪🟦🟥🟥 🟥⬜⬜⬜🟦⬜🟪 ⬜🟨🟩🟩 🟦⬜⬜⬜ 🔥168 ❌5
: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:26 2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Couldn’t see it today.
: #Wordle 1,272 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 5. The streak lives…
: 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.”
: Good morning! May you choose peace over chaos today. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx December 11, 2024 “SMART” ⬛🟫🟩⬜🟫⬛🟧🟦⬜🟫 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟪🟦🟥⬜🟧 🟥⬜🟧⬜🟧🟫 🟨🟩🟦⬜⬜🟧 🔥166 ❌7 Based on the score, I am none of these things. 😂😂😂
: 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. …
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:53 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Three in a row!
: #Wordle 1,271 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a win against me today with a 3. Hopefully, a #YoungPup comes up with a 2!
: Good morning! May you experience peace that transcends understanding today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,270 3/6* ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4! Victory is ours!!!!
: #WordLinx December 10, 2024 “DIRT” 🟨⬜🟩⬜🟦🟪 🟦🟩⬜⬜ 🟥🟪🟨🟨 🟨⬜🟩🟥 🔥165 🎉 I know my dirt!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Two in a row!
: Good morning! May you seek to make peace today. #MorningMug
: This podcast is a fantastic introduction to the person and work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The Rise of Bonhoeffer
: #WordLinx December 9, 2024 “STRENGTH” 🟦🟪⬜⬜🟨🟥🟪🟩🟦 ⬜🟨🟥⬜🟦🟨⬜ ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦 ⬜🟨⬜⬜ ❓ 🔥164 ❌10 Properly challenging! So hard and yet not unfair.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:36 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Tricky!!!
: #Wordle 1,269 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal could only muster a 4 today. Victory is sweet.
: Good morning! May peace be with you today. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx December 8, 2024 “SCHOOL” 🟨⬜🟩🟦⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜🟪 🟥🟧⬜🟪🟫⬛🟧 ⬜🟫⬛🟨⬜🟦 🟧🟫🟥🟧 🔥163 ❌4 Not good. Not great. Properly tricky.
: #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 …
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:33 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Made a silly mistake. Time for the bonus!
: Good morning! May peace mark your path today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,268 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal broke her 3 streak but I still could not beat her, she too scored a 4 today.
: #WordLinx December 7, 2024 “FLAVOR” 🟨🟩⬜⬜⬜🟪 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪 🟦🟩⬜⬜🟪 ⬜🟥🟩🟥⬜ 🔥162 ❌5 Woof. Should have been a lower score!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Win streak!
: #Wordle 1,267 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped ANOTHER 3!
: Good morning! May hope not disappoint you today. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx December 6, 2024 “PLAYGROUND” 🟪🟦🟥🟨🟧🟦⬜🟧🟪 🟥⬜🟩⬜🟪🟦⬜🟨🟫 🟨🟩⬜⬜⬜🟦⬜ ⬜🟦🟥🟫 🔥161 🎉 Boom!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:48 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Bonus level unlocked!
: Good morning! May hope fuel your perseverance. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,266 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 3 too. She’s been on a hot streak!
: Lions fans in Wisconsin. It’s pretty fun watching a game in the other team’s neighborhood. #OnePride
: WordLinx December 5, 2024 “BAKED GOODS” 🟪🟥⬜🟩🟧🟧🟫⬜⬛ 🟨🟫🟧⬛🟥🟩🟦🟧 ⬜🟩🟧🟪⬜🟩⬛ 🟨🟩🟦 🔥160 ❌3 Not bad. Not great. Decent.
: #Wordle 1,265 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3. We will need another #YoungPup 2 today.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 2:31 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Two perfect down. One more needed for the …
: Good morning! May Hope give you strength today. #MorningMug
: This is an excellent reminder on so many levels from Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
: #WordLinx December 4, 2024 “ATHLETICISM” ⬛🟧🟧🟫⬜🟦🔲🔳🟥🟦🟧🔲 ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟦🟨🟦🟥⬜ 🟪🔳🟨🔳🔲⬛🟩 ⬜🟧⬜🟩🟫 🔥159 ❌4 Not very athletic on this one. 😆😆😆
: #WordLinx December 3, 2024 “DESERT” ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟪⬜🟨 🟨🟥🟦🟩🟫🟦🟧 ⬜🟪🟥🟥🟨🟧 ⬜🟫🟥🟪⬜🟨 🔥0 ❌2 Almost missed yesterday! Thankfully, I could still play it and maintain my …
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:34 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh. I picked the wrong vowel. 😒
: #Wordle 1,264 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored 3s today. Is there a #YoungPup out there with a 2?
: Good morning! May you fight for hope today. #MorningMug
: I don’t know who needs to hear this but, Michigan did indeed beat Ohio State on Saturday. Happy Tuesday!
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,263 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored 5s today. I have already seen 4s from the #YoungPups! Wahoo! She has …
: Good morning. May your hope not fade today. #MorningMug
: During the fight at the fifty yard line there was something else happening. Three young men, Donovan Edwards (Michigan), Gee Scott (Ohio State), and …
: 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 …
: The gym playlist this morning included this banger… music.apple.com/us/album/…
: #WordLinx December 2, 2024 “FUN” ⬜🟥🟦🟥⬜🟩🟧🟨🟥 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟦 🟪🟦🟥🟥 🟪🟧⬜🟥 🔥157 🎉 Consecutive perfect scores to start December! Wow!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Beginning the week with a perfect score is …
: #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. …
: Good morning! May you hold on to hope this week. #MorningMug
: Today #Advent has begun. Once again cry out for Emmanuel. We long for the day that darkness will be vanquished forever.
: #WordLinx December 1, 2024 “NUTS” 🟧🟫🟨🟫⬜🟫🟧⬛🟫 ⬜⬛🟦🟪🟫🟨🟩⬛🔲 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟥⬜🟪 🟫🟨🔲⬜🟥 🔥156 🎉 A good start to the month!
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,261 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a massive 3! She must have been inspired by the University of Michigan football team. …
: Good morning! May you connect with a community that cares about you today. #MorningMug
: Tim Brando and Devin Gardner are a really enjoyable listen.
: 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 …
: Go Blue. That’s it. That’s the post. #TheGame
: #WordLinx November 2024 Completed 34 Avg ❌3.53 ❓11 👑0 🎉9 Not a great month. But had fun!
: #WordLinx November 30, 2024 “WOOD” ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦 ⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪 ⬜🟥🟩🟨⬜ 🟪🟦🟥⬜ 🔥155 ❌4 Another properly tricky puzzle from the Linx today. This is a really fun game, 10/10 …
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:43 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… One more chance to secure the bonus tomorrow. …
: 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.
: Good morning! May your day be one where you choose presence. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx November 29, 2024 “SYMBOL” 🟥🟦🟦🟩🟪🟨⬜⬜ ⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜ ⬜⬜🟥🟪🟩 🟦🟨🟪🟨 🔥154 ❌6 Such a tricky puzzle! I really liked this one.
: #Wordle 1,259 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 5 today. #YoungPups, where we at?
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:54 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh. One more chance at the bonus tomorrow.
: Good morning! May you remember you probably don’t “need” that thing today. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx November 28, 2024 “HOBBY” 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟦🟥🟩 🟫🟪🟦🟦🟩🟨⬜🟦 ⬜🟧🟪🟥🟧🟨🟩 ⬜🟪⬜🟫🟩 ❓ 🔥153 ❌8 As poorly as I did today on the word games, perhaps I need a new hobby. …
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,258 4/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today too. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving to all who celebrate.
: Good morning! May you count your joys and embrace gratitude today. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: WordLinx November 27, 2024 “ICE CREAM” 🟩🟪🟥⬜🟧🟫🟨🟦🟥🟩 ⬜🟪🟫🟥🟦🟧 ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟥🟪 ⬜🟨🟩🟦 🔥152 ❌1 🤦♂️ I can’t spell apparently.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… My first clean sheet all week.
: #Wordle 1,257 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. I am seeing loads of 3s from #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May experience new joy today. #MorningMug
: Here’s my message from the book of Hebrews this past Sunday… Hebrews
: Hebrews We take a look at the book of Hebrews
: #Wordle 1,256 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 6 today! Victory is sweet.
: #WordLinx November 26, 2024 “MOVIE GENRES” 🟫🟪🔲🟧🟫⬜🔲🟥🟪 🟨🟩🟨⬜🟦🟪🟨🟦 ⬜🟥🟧🟫🟪⬛🟦 🟧🟩🟨🔲⬛🟫⬜ 🔥151 ❌1 Very tricky today!
: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 1:32 3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Just awful. There’s always tomorrow.
: Good morning! May you receive compassion and offer compassion today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,255 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3! Do we have a 2 out there?
: #WordLinx November 25, 2024 “ZOO” 🟥🟩⬜🟦🟧⬛🟪🟥🟩🟫 🟥⬜⬜🟧🟨🟫🟦⬜🟩 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟨⬜⬜ ⬛🟨⬜🟦🟫🟨🟫 ❓ 🔥150 ❌7 Very good puzzle today. An angle I did not see.
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:22 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh. Dumb mistake. On to tomorrow.
: Good morning! As a new week begins endeavor to get it right as opposed to being right. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,254 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 today. Celebrate the victory team!
: #WordLinx Sunday “BIRDS” 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥⬜ ⬜🟧🟦🟨🟩🟪 🟦🟥🟥⬜🟪 🟪🟧🟦⬜🟪 🔥150 ❌1 Sunday Funday!
: #WordLinx November 24, 2024 “TRANSPORTATION” ⬜🟧🟨🟧🟩🟫⬜🟫⬛🔲 🟦🟪🟩⬜⬛🟦🟥🔲 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥 ⬜🟧🟦🟨 🔥149 ❌3 Not too bad, not too good.
: #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 …
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finally, didn’t fail! Bonus level unlocked.
: Good morning! May you experience loving community today. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx November 23, 2024 “YOGA” ⬛🔲🟦🟧🔲⬜🟨⬜🟥⬜ ⬜🟧🟫🟫🟥🟧⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟥⬜ 🟪🟩🔲 🔥148 🎉 Love that perfect score!
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,253 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5! Victory!!!
: Good morning! May you know that people deeply care for you today. #MorningMug
: Exercise is good for my mind, body, and soul. Right?! Right?
: #WordLinx November 22, 2024 “BIRTHDAY” ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜⬜🟪🟩 ⬜🟥🟪⬜🟨🟩🟦 ⬜🟥🟪🟪🟩⬜ 🟥⬜🟩 🔥147 🎉 Boom
: #Keyword | 15 guesses | 1:18 3️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣5️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Epic. Epic fail.
: #Wordle 1,252 5/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 6, victory!
: Good morning! May you encourage another today. #MorningMug
: Good morning! May you extend mercy today. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx November 21, 2024 “SLEEP” 🔲🟫🟧⬛🟥🟫🔲🟪 ⬜🟦🟨⬜🔲🟥🟦 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥 🟧🟫⬛🟩🟦 🔥146 ❌1 Almost!
: #WordLinx November 20, 2024 “DANCE” 🟨⬛🔲🔳🟥🔲⬜🔳🟦⬜⬛🟫 ⬜🟩🟥⬜🟧⬜🟧🟩🟧⬜🟫 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟪🟥🟪 ⬜⬜🟪🟧🟨 ❓ 🔥0 ❌9 Zero chance.
: #Wordle 1,251 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both with 3s today. Who has a 2?
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… After two misses, I am back on track.
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh.
: #Wordle 1,250 2/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scores a 4 today. Good luck #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you extend grace today. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx November 19, 2024 “GAMING CONSOLES” ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟩🟦⬜⬜ 🟥🟦🟥🟩⬜🟥⬜🟨 🟧🟩🟧⬜🟦 🟪⬜🟨🟪 🔥144 ❌1 You tricky little Linx! That was four letter word was sneaky.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:11 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The easiest one ever? Likely.
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you be kind today. #MorningMug
: 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, …
: #Wordle 1,248 2/6* 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I bested the #OldGal like the Lions did the Jaguars. She scored a 4!
: #WordLinx November 18, 2024 “BREAD” ⬜🟨🟥⬛⬜🟨🟥🟪🔲 🟦🟩🟪🟥🟧🟫🟫🟧 🟦⬛⬜🟨⬜🔲🟧 ⬜🟨🟩⬜ 🔥143 🎉 Good start to the week!
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:33 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh.
: Good morning! May you love well this week. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: #WordLinx November 17, 2024 “PASTA” ⬜🟩🟦⬜🟥🟧🟩🟦🟩 🟨🟩🟦🟨🟩🟪🟪⬜ ⬜🟩🟦🟫🟧🟩🟦🟩 🟦🟩⬜🟫🟥🟪🟫 🔥142 ❌7 Ouch!
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:27 | Bonus 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Only four perfect scores this week and …
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finished a hard week off well.
: #Wordle 1,247 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a five! Victory is ours #YoungPups!
: #WordLinx November 16, 2024 “LILY” ⬜⬛🟫🟧⬛🟫🟥⬜🟦 ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟩🟦⬜ ⬜🟨🟪🟪🟦🟥 🟧🟫⬛⬜🟦🟥 🔥141 ❌1 Tough solve today.
: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:46 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Tough one today.
: #Wordle 1,246 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 as well. Any twos out there #YoungPups?
: Good morning! May your day be filled with laughter and fun. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,245 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4, which was good. But not good enough!
: Some days, you just see it! #WordLinx November 15, 2024 “LEISURE” 🟫⬛🟥🟦🟩⬛🟩🟧🟪 ⬜⬜🟩🟫🟦🟥🟨🟩 🟥🟧⬜⬜🟧⬜ 🟨🟩🟦🟪 🔥140 🎉
: 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! …
: Good morning! May your day be one marked by joy. #MormingMug
: Wahoo! #WordLinx November 14, 2024 “ARCHERY” ⬜⬜🟨🟨🟩🟦⬜🟦 🟪🟦🟨🟦🟥🟩🟦 🟩⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜ ⬜🟪🟥⬜ 🔥139 🎉
: Good morning! The rain outside is a reminder of grace. #MorningMug
: The #OldGal scored a 3. She was on her game this morning. #Wordle 1,244 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Things to aspire to! #WordLinx Holiday “WORLD KINDNESS DAY 🙌” ⬜🟥🟧🟥⬜🟨🟪🟥🟧🟫🟥 ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟦⬛⬜🟪🟦⬛🔲 ⬜🟨🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟪 🟩🟥🟫🟥🟧🟫🔲 ❓ 🔥139 ❌4
: Epic fail. Woof. #WordLinx November 13, 2024 “MYTHICAL LANDS” 🟨🟩⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟨🟧 ⬜🟦⬛🔲🔲⬛🟥 🟩🟪⬜🟫⬛⬜⬜ 🟥🟫⬜🟥🟦🟧 ❓ 🔥138 ❌14
: This was a good one! #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:22 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: The #OldGal kept her streak alive with a 6, but fell to the #YoungPups! #Wordle 1,243 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: 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 …
: Tap Room Tuesday time! We are discussing morals and ethics and I’m sipping on a Bell’s Best Brown. #conversation
: I feel very cultured… #WordLinx November 12, 2024 “LANGUAGES” ⬜⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜🟩🟦⬜🟦 ⬜🟪🟥⬜🟪🟨🟧🟥 🟪🟨🟪⬜🟧⬜ ⬜🟩⬜🟩 🔥137 🎉
: The #OldGal also scored 4 today. Hopefully a #YoungPup gets a 3! #Wordle 1,242 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Back on track… #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: Good morning! May you be fully present with those in your life today. #MorningMug
: This Sunday’s message from 1&2 Timothy and Titus… “Contentment is Gain”
: 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus We explore the truth that contentment is gain.
: Well that was terrible… #WordLinx November 11, 2024 “MYTHICAL CREATURES” 🟪⬜🟥🟧🟨⬜🟦 ⬜🟦🟨⬜⬜🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜ ⬜🟩🟧🟪⬜ ❓ 🔥136 ❌14
: Rough start. There’s always tomorrow! #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:47 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: The #OldGal came out strong with a 3, but like the Houston Texans, it just wasn’t good enough… #Wordle 1,241 2/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Good morning! May your week be marked by caring for people. #MorningMug
: The #OldGal scored a 4 and falls this morning to the #YoungPups! #Wordle 1,240 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Sunday funday was fun! #WordLinx Sunday “FRENCH WINE REGIONS” 🟨⬜🟩⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥 🟧⬜🟫⬛🟥🟩🔲⬜ 🟧🔲🟫🟦🔲🟪⬛⬜ 🟩⬜⬜🟩🟨🟥 🔥136 🎉
: Solid showing… #WordLinx November 10, 2024 “ELECTRICITY” 🟧🟥🟪⬜🟨⬜🟩🟥⬜⬜🟥 ⬜⬛🟦🟩⬜🟪🟧🟧 🟫⬛🟥🟫⬜⬛🟧 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥 🔥135 ❌3
: A strong finish to the Keyword week. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:23 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: Good morning! May you connect with people who love you today. #MorningMug
: So grateful to celebrate my Dad’s 75th today with all my siblings.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Poor showing today. #WordLinx November 9, 2024 “SCIENCE” ⬛🟦🟪🟩🟫⬜🟪🟫🟨🟧 🟨⬜🟩⬜🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟪🟫⬛🟨🟫🔲⬜⬜ ⬛🟫🟥🟧🟪🔲🟥🟧 ❓ 🔥135 ❌7
: The #OldGal and I both scored fives today. Wordle 1,239 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: It’s been a strong week. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:40 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: Good morning! May you breathe today. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: It’s fun when it all comes together. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: WordLinx November 8, 2024 “WEATHER” 🟪⬜🟥🟦🟧⬜🟨 ⬜⬜🟩🟥🟧⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪 ⬜🟦🟩⬜ 🔥134 🎉 Some days you just “see” it.
: Another 3 from the #OldGal today. Mine just wasn’t good enough. #Wordle 1,238 3/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Good morning! May you set your mind on the good and beautiful today. #MorningMug
: This is a quotation from Bonhoeffer’s catechism. It strikes me as very timely.
: WordLinx November 7, 2024 “GREEK MYTHOLOGY” ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟥🟪⬜🟩 ⬛🟦🟪⬜🟦⬛🟧🟥🟨🟦 🟫⬛🟧🟪🟥🟩⬜⬜🟦 🟧🟦🟪🟫 ❓ 🔥133 ❌4
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: The #OldGal scored a victory today with a 3! #Wordle 1,237 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug
: 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.
: Sometimes a cold beer and a quiet pub are what one needs to get necessary work accomplished.
: 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 …
: WordLinx November 6, 2024 “SKIING” 🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟩 🟥🟪⬜⬜🟧🟨 ⬜🟧🟦⬜🟧⬜ 🟨⬜⬜ ❓ 🔥132 ❌3
: Back on track. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:28 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: The #OldGal again fell short today with a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups. #Wordle 1,236 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: 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 …
: Good morning. May you be gracious to yourself and others today. #MorningMug
: Remember, regardless of the outcome of the election your responsibility to love your neighbor has not changed.
: It was tough today! WordLinx November 5, 2024 “PUZZLES” ⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜🟦⬜🟪🟧🟫 ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟨 🟪⬜🟩🟩⬜🟥 🟫🟧⬜🟥 ❓ 🔥131 ❌5
: When you read the word wrong. 😑 #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:37 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: The #OldGal finally dropped a game today! She scored a 3, but it just wasn’t good enough. #Wordle 1,235 2/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Good morning! May your conscience be clear and may you love well today. #MorningMug
: A good start! I better had gotten this one perfect. 😂 #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:37 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 …
: The #OldGal and I once again tied with a 4. #Wordle 1,234 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Good morning! May your Monday be one marked by grace. #MorningMug
: If your spouse feels compelled to lie to you about whom they voted for it says nothing good about your character.
: My message from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 from this morning… 1 & 2 Thessalonians
: 1 & 2 Thessalonians We explore Thessalonians together.
: 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 …
: The Sunday Funday puzzle was one that should have been perfect but I “fat thumbed” the letter. Sigh. WordLinx Sunday “GEMSTONES” 🟨🟩🟦🟦🟪⬜🟥🟧 🟩🟫🟧⬛🟪⬜🟨⬛ …
: A solid start to the week on a tricky solve. #WordLinx November 3, 2024 “SKATING” ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟦🟥 ⬛🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪⬜⬜ 🟧🟩🟨🟫🟥 🟧⬛🟨⬜🟫 🔥129 ❌1
: Another good day on Keyword. It’s been a strong week. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 …
: A couple of 4s from the #OldGal and I. Certainly a #YoungPup will score a 3 today… #Wordle 1,233 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Good morning! May you experience peace today. #MorningMug
: I am nearly a week late posting last week’s message… Philippians
: 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. …
: Finally got a perfect on this one! #WordLinx November 2, 2024 “PHOTOGRAPHY” ⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩🟦 🟨⬜🟪🟥🟦🟧🟥🟪 ⬜🟩🟧🟦🟦🟪🟥 ⬜🟥🟨⬜🟪 🔥128 🎉
: Today’s guesswork paid off. Tricky one #Keyword. Very tricky! Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:09 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 …
: The #OldGal got me today with a four. She pounced on the opportunity. Hopefully a #YoungPup has a three. #Wordle 1,232 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ …
: Good morning! May your joy be renewed today. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: WordLinx November 1, 2024 “PARADE” 🟨🟩🟦🟩⬜🟪🟥🟧🟫⬛🔲 ⬜🟪⬛🟨🟩🔳🔳🟫⬛🔲 🟨🟥⬜🟥🟦🟨🟥⬜🟩 ⬜🟦🟥⬜🔲🟧 🔥127 ❌9 Zero chance today. Epic fail this week.
: WordLinx Holiday “HALLOWEEN 🎃” ⬜🟥🟨🟩🟧⬛🟪⬜🟩⬜🟦 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜⬜🟥 🟨🟧🟥🟥⬜🟫 🟦🟨⬛🟧🟫 ❓ 🔥126 ❌6 Maybe I would have fared better if I played this one yesterday?
: WordLinx October 31, 2024 “SAFETY” 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟦🟥 ⬜🟧🟥🟦⬜🟫🟪 🟧🟨⬜🟪🟫⬜ 🟩🟧⬜🟦⬜ 🔥126 ❌13 No shot on yesterday’s puzzle.
: Back on track after yesterday’s debacle. #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: Today the #OldGal scored a 4. Another victory for us #YoungPups. #Wordle 1,231 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Good morning! May you remember those who have helped you become the person you are today on this All Saints Day. #MorningMug
: It looks very Halloween-like outside with the gray overcast skies. 🎃
: "Anger is like an oven; heat without light. Forgiveness is like the moon; light without heat." - James Clear I really like this metaphor.
: That World Series game last night was something else. It had everything imaginable. It was entertaining and captivating. How can you not be romantic …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you only receive treats today. #MorningMug
: Should have known… #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: The #OldGal scored a 4 today. I guess her Halloween magic is depleted… #Wordle 1,230 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: We dispatched the #OldGal today! She scored a 5. #Wordle 1,229 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟩⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
: Solid work today! Particularly after so many poor scores recently. #WordLinx October 30, 2024 “GYMNASTICS” 🟨⬜🟩⬜⬜ 🟨⬜🟩🟪🟨 ⬜⬜🟩🟦 🟪🟦🟩⬜ 🔥125 🎉
: Three in a row! #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: Good morning! May you set your mind on whatever is noble today. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: WordLinx October 29, 2024 “BOAT” ⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨🟦 ⬜🟩🟪🟪🟩🟦 ⬜🟩🟥🟥⬜ ⬜🟨⬜🟩 🔥124 ❌12 #EpicFail
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Two in a row!
: #Wordle 1,228 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both with 3s today. She just won’t let me win!
: Good morning! May you set your mind on what is true today. #MorningMug
: Monday lift. Starting the week strong. 💪
: #WordLinx October 28, 2024 “TIME” 🟨⬛🟫🔲🟥🔲🟦🔲⬜⬜ ⬛🔲🔳🟫⬜🟦🟩 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟩🟫 🟨⬛🟪🟧🔳🟦🟪 🔥123 ❌1 Not bad with only one mistake. Hopefully, a perfect tomorrow!
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,227 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A five for the #OldGal and there was much rejoicing!
: Good morning! May your week begin by choosing joy. #MorningMug
: Philippians We explore the letter to the Philippians.
: #WordLinx Sunday “MAGIC” 🟧🟥🟦🟫🟥⬛🟫⬛🟧🟨🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟩⬜ 🟦🟨🟥⬜⬜🟩🟪 🟪🟥🟦⬜🟫🟥⬛ 🔥122 🎉 Sunday Funday puzzle was indeed fun!
: #WordLinx October 27, 2024 “DINOSAURS” ⬜🟫🔲🟨🔳🟪🟩🔳🔲🔳⬜⬜ 🟩🟧🟦🟫⬛⬛🟦🟥 ⬜⬜🟧🟫⬛⬛🟦🟥 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟩 ❓ 🔥122 ❌15 That went a direction that I didn’t anticipate and it cost …
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finished the week strong. It took me until …
: Good morning! May you solve your word puzzles in one today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,226 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both score a 3 today. Any #YoungPups with a 2?
: #WordLinx October 26, 2024 “VOLCANOES” ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟨🟩 ⬜🟫🟦🟫⬜🟩 ⬜🟧🟫🟩🟥🟧 🟦⬜🟪🟥🟧 🔥121 ❌8 Blah
: #Keyword | 11 guesses | 1:54 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Epic fail.
: Good morning! May you rest today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,225 6/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got me today with a 5. But, hey, my streak lives. 421 and counting.
: #WordLinx October 25, 2024 “VOLLEYBALL” 🟪🟥⬜🟦⬜ 🟪🟩🟥🟥 ⬜🟨⬜ 🟩🟦🟨 🔥120 ❌1 Sure would have like to spoke this one! But I set it out of bounds.
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:20 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… So frustrating when I don’t follow my strategy. …
: #Wordle 1,224 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yikes. The streak lives. The #OldGal got me today with a 5! Hopefully a #YoungPup comes up …
: Good morning! May you learn something new that inspires you today. #morningmug
: #WordLinx October 24, 2024 “SUSPENSE” ⬜🟪🟨🟥🟫🟦🟧🟩🟨🟩🟥 🟦🟫🟪🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩🟥 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟨🟥⬜🟧 ⬜🟫⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩🟥 🔥119 🎉 There was little suspense for this one. Kind of nice for a …
: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:39 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sigh. Always tomorrow…
: #Wordle 1,223 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored 4s today. Hopefully, the #YoungPups come up with a 3!
: Good morning! May you be OK with not knowing everything today. #MorningMug
: Tough one today! #WordLinx October 23, 2024 “EXCITEMENT” 🔲⬜🟩🟪🟥🟫🟦🟫🟨🔲 🟧🟪🟧🟫⬜🟪⬛⬜⬜ 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟥 🟫🟦⬜⬛🟦 🔥118 ❌3
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:09 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Started going too fast and made a dumb error. …
: #Wordle 1,222 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored a 5 today. Grateful for the #YoungPups who will no doubt score better …
: Good morning! May you persevere today. #MorningMug
: Perfect day for some college ball!
: #WordLinx October 22, 2024 “BOREDOM” ⬜🟨⬜🔲🟦🟧🟪⬛🟨 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟫🟥⬛🟩🔲🟥⬛ ⬛🟨🟫 ❓ 🔥117 ❌13 The struggle is real lately on these. No shot today.
: #Wordle 1,221 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal posted a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you embrace your “why” today. #MorningMug
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:29 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Strong start to the week continues!
: #WordLinx October 21, 2024 “HEAT” ⬜🟪🟥⬜🟪🟧🟫 ⬜🟦⬜🟩🟨🟧⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟦🟪 🟫⬜🟪🟥⬜⬜ 🔥116 ❌11 If you’re going to fail, fail big. 😂😂😂🔥
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,220 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. Is there a 3 out there #YoungPups?
: Good morning! May you love well this week.
: 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 😜). …
: 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.
: Grateful to serve these people in Flint, MI.
: #Wordle 1,219 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Starting the week off with a W against the #OldGal and her 4.
: #WordLinx Sunday “MONEY” 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟩🟥 ⬜🟧🟫🟫🟪🟦🟨 ⬜🟧⬜⬜🟨 🟩🟪🟨🟥 🔥115 🎉 The author of this puzzle sure knew what he was doing! 😏
: #WordLinx October 20, 2024 “COLD” ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟦🟪 🟥⬜🟨⬜🟦🟪 ⬜🟨🟧🟧⬜ ⬜🟪🟨🟥🟧 🔥115 ❌2 Two dumb mistakes. I got overconfident. Bleh!
: 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 …
: Good morning! May your soul be refreshed today. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,218 6/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The streak lives but the #OldGal scored a 4! She showed me no mercy today.
: #WordLinx October 19, 2024 “GAME” ⬜🟥⬛🔲🟪🟨🔳🟨🔳🟥🟫 🟨🟥🟧🟩🟫🟦⬛🟪🟫🟨 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟨🟪⬜⬜ 🔲🟧⬜⬜⬜🟪 🔥114 🎉 Perfect! Woot!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 2:52 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Yeehaw!
: Good morning! May you have fun today. #MorningMug
: Watching our favorite ballplayer at SVSU for some fall ball.
: #WordLinx October 18, 2024 “WORDS” 🟨⬜⬜🟩🟨🟦🟦🟪🟥🟧 ⬜🟨🟩🟧🟫⬜🔳⬛🟫🟩 ⬜🟪🟫⬛🟥🔲🔳🟨 🟦⬛🟫🟧🔲 🔥113 🎉 I feel really good about scoring a perfect on this one.
: #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!
: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 3:11 1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Yikes. My poor week continues.
: #Wordle 1,217 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Sigh. The #OldGal got a 3. I could have had a 2 but chose the wrong closing letter.
: Good morning! May your compassion for the “other” grow today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,216 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with the 5 today!
: #WordLinx October 17, 2024 “SPY” ⬜🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟩🟦 🟫🟨⬜🟫⬜⬛🟦⬜⬛🟩 🟪🟥🟧🟩🟦⬛ ⬜🟨🟥🟥⬜ 🔥112 ❌3 Good one!
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you grow in wisdom today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,215 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 3 today. She’s crafty! Thankfully, a #YoungPup scored a 2 this morning.
: WordLinx October 16, 2024 “COMMUNICATION” 🟪⬜⬜⬜🟪🟫🟫🟧🟦🟩 🟨🟩🟩🟦⬜🟩⬜🟪 🟥🟪🟫🟫🟨⬜🟪 🟪🟥🟨🟧⬜ 🔥111 🎉 Good bounce back from yesterday’s 14 guess debacle.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:54 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Whew!
: Good morning! May you challenge your assumptions today. #MorningMug
: Check out this week’s message on the letter to the Galatians… The Gospel
: Galatians This week we explore the letter to the Galatians as we discuss, "The Gospel."
: #WordLinx October 15, 2024 “RUNNING” 🟦🟩⬜⬜🟪🟥🟩🟧🟦 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪⬜🟥⬜ 🟥🟦🟪⬜⬜🟨🟧 🟪🟥🟧🟦 ❓ 🔥110 ❌14 No chance today.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:53 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Good one Keyword, good one.
: #Wordle 1,214 4/6* 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Dog pile day! The #OldGal dropped a 6, #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you be kind today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,213 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 That #OldGal also posted a 3. Maybe there’s a 2 out there #YoungPups?
: #WordLinx October 14, 2024 “BASEBALL” ⬜⬜⬜🟪🟩⬜🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟪 ⬜⬜🟨🟨🟪🟩 🟦🟥🟥🟦🟥⬜ 🔥109 🎉 I better have a scored a perfect on this one. 😆
: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:38 2️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Terrible start to the week.
: Good morning! May your week be one marked by joy. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx October 13, 2024 “CAMPING” ⬜⬛🟫⬜⬜🔲🟩⬜ 🟨🟩🟦🟦⬜⬜🟪 🟨🟥🟪🟥🟧🟫 🟧🟩⬜⬛🔲⬜ 🔥108 ❌1 Almost a perfect. But not bad!
: 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.
: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 2:36 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Tough way to end the week.
: #Wordle 1,212 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Like Mother like son,the #OldGal also popped a 4 today.
: Good morning! May your day be one of rest. #MorningMug
: #WordLinx October 12, 2024 “TRAVEL” 🟦🟩🟥🟥⬜🟨🟩⬜🟧 🟧🟫🟩🟨🟪🟫⬜🟪 🟥⬜🟦🟦🟩🟦🟪 🟨⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪 🔥107 🎉 Very tricky today! Great words!
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:47 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Tricky but good.
: Good morning! May you find joy in the small things today.
: #Wordle 1,211 2/6* ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I hate wasting a 2 on the same day the #OldGal pops a 2. 😄
: WordLinx October 11, 2024 “BEACH” 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟨🟨🟫🟨 🟥⬜⬜🟫🟪🟩🟧🔲⬜ 🟨🟫🟧🟨⬜⬛🔲🟫 🟨🟦⬛🔲⬜🟫🟥 🔥106 🎉 Perfect scores make me happy. Like at the beach happy.
: Voting from the comfort of my own home is a wonderful thing. I’m grateful for the accessibility to vote in our country.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:38 | Bonus Level 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The average on the Bonus Level …
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Two days in a row? Let’s go!
: #Wordle 1,210 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A streak killer today. Too many options when a 6 is based on dumb luck. The #OldGal got her …
: Good morning! Choose gratitude today. It’s not easy when things are hard.
: Not ideal. But Saturday we have Skubal on the bump and another Wings game.
: Overwhelmingly beautiful. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1
: What a day for Detroit! #RepDetroit #LGRW
: Game 4, first pitch 6:08. Go Tigers! #RepDetroit
: I really like this cartoon by Mike Lukovich from the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
: #Wordle 1,209 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 3. Meh.
: #WordLinx October 10, 2024 “COOKING” 🟪🟩🟨🟪🟥⬜ 🟦🟨🟪🟦🟩 ⬜🟨⬜🟩 🟪🟥⬜⬜ 🔥105 ❌1 Tricky this morning!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track!
: Good morning! Grace and peace to you today. #MorningMug
: Those gritty Tigers win! One win away from the ALCS! #RepDetroit
: Check out last night’s conversation from Tap Room Tuesday on the Election Process: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: American Reflection Process
: 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 …
: 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. …
: #WordLinx October 9, 2024 “HOUSEPLANTS” ⬜🟪🟥🟪⬜⬜🟦🟪 ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟥🟦 🟪🟥⬜🟦 🔥104 🎉 Sometimes, I impress myself.
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,208 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Dog pile day, #YoungPups! The #OldGal dropped a 6!
: Good morning! May you have a great day! #MorningMug
: 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.
: 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)” …
: WordLinx October 8, 2024 “BOARD GAMES” 🟨🟩🟦⬜🟦🟪 ⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟪⬜🟩🟨 🟨⬜🟪🟪 ❓ 🔥103 ❌5 Very tricky today! Went in a direction I was not anticipating. Well played you …
: #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.
: Wordle 1,207 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A very cool pattern plus a win over the #OldGal who got a 4! How about that?
: Good morning! #LoveWell today my friends.
: 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 …
: LOL 😂 No shot today! So much for the perfect streak… WordLinx October 7, 2024 “CONSTELLATIONS” 🟫🟨🟪⬜🟦🟥🟩🟥🟧 🟨🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟫🟨⬜⬜🟨🟥🟧 🟫⬜⬜🟪🟥🟧 🔥102 ❌7
: 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.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Strong start to the week!
: #Wordle 1,206 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Winner winner! The #OldGal scored a 5!
: Good morning! May your week begin with a sense of hope.
: WordLinx Sunday “MINECRAFT” 🟨🟩🟦🟦🟪🟦🟩 🟥🟦⬜🟩🟧🟨⬜ 🟥⬜🟧⬜🟦 ⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜ ❓ 🔥101 ❌3 Not bad for having never played.
: WordLinx October 6, 2024 “ASTROLOGY” 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟦 🟥⬜🟪🟥🟩🟧 ⬜🟦🟧🟨🟫 ⬜🟩🟫 🔥101 🎉 This darn near a perfect month so far!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:55 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Boom!
: #Wordle 1,205 5/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Late playing due to travel today. But, the #OldGal got me with a 4. How did the #YoungPups do?
: Good morning! May you find rest today.
: WordLinx October 5, 2024 “FURNITURE” 🟧🟨🟨⬜⬜⬜🟫⬜⬜ 🟥⬜🟫⬜🟫🟪⬜🟦 🟨🟩🟩🟨⬜🟦🟪 🟥🟦🟧⬜🟪🟫🟩 🔥100 🎉 Fun to have a perfect puzzle when the streak hits 100!
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Such a silly mistake. Ah well, on to tomorrow!
: #Wordle 1,204 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal hung by a thread scoring a 6! Dog pile #YoungPups!!!
: It’s Tigers game day! Go win game one with pitching chaos!!!
: Good morning! May joy abound for you today.
: The girl cousins… They sure have grown up!
: A little rehearsal fun before the big day tomorrow…
: I am so excited to celebrate my nephew’s wedding tomorrow!
: #WordLinx October 4, 2024 “GLASSES” 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟦🟧🟩🟨 ⬜⬜⬜🟫🟦🟥🟧🟨 🟦🟫⬜🟪🟥🟦🟪🟨 ⬛🟫⬛⬛🟧🟩🟨 🔥99 🎉 Nailed it!
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,203 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The fours was with us today as the #OldGal also got a 4. How did the #YoungPups do?
: Good morning! I hope you are able to accomplish something on your list today that allows you to rest this weekend.
: #Wordle 1,202 5/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The streak lives but the #OldGal crushed me with a 3!
: WordLinx October 3, 2024 “SPORTS” 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟥🟥🟧 🟩🟪🟦🟫🟧🟪⬜ 🟩⬛🟫🟨🟧⬛🟧 🟪⬜🔲🔲⬜🔲⬜ ❓ 🔥98 👑 Tricky today!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:33 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Nailed it!
: Good morning! May you give yourself grace today, life is hard.
: 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 …
: #WordLinx October 2, 2024 “DESSERT” 🟫⬜🟦🟦🔳🟦🟫⬛🔲🟦 🟫🟥🟪🟫⬛🔲🟦🔳 ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦 🟪🟥🟧🟧🟩🟨⬜ 🔥97 🎉 I am not sure what it says about me that this was the easiest puzzle …
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Woot!
: #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.
: Good morning! May you discover a practice today that helps you rest.
: #Wordle 1,200 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 5 today. How did the #YoungPups do today?
: #WordLinx Holiday “INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY ☕” 🔲🟧⬛⬛⬜🔲🔲🟪🟦🟨 🟥🟫⬛🟩🟥🟫🟫🟨 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟦⬜ ⬜🟥🟧🟦 🔥96 🎉 The holiday puzzle today was more in my wheelhouse. 😂
: #WordLinx October 1, 2024 “FRUIT” ⬛⬜⬜🟥⬛🟥🟧🟧🟫 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟨🟩 🟪⬜🟥🟧🟧🟫 ⬜🟥🟪🟨🟦🟧 ❓ 🔥96 ❌13 Not a great start to October with today’s embarrassing showing. There’s …
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:05 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Honestly, not upset about this one. It was tricky …
: Good morning! I usually post something that begins with, “May you…” but today I have only one thing on my mind… GO TIGERS!
: Stats for September in #WordLinx.. WordLinx September 2024 Completed 38 Avg ❌3.26 ❓12 👑0 🎉10
: #Wordle 1,199 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with the bounce back, 3. Any 2s out there?
: Hit that perfect! WordLinx September 30, 2024 “VEGETABLES” ⬜🟨🟩🟩⬜🟦🟨 ⬜🟧🟪🟥🟫⬜🟦 🟪🟥🟧⬜🟨🟫 ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨🟧 🔥95 🎉
: #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. …
: Good morning! May you have a week marked by peace.
: 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… …
: 1 & 2 Corinthians We explore briefly 1 and 2 Corinthians.
: 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. …
: The Sunday puzzle was challengingly fun! #WordLinx Sunday “WRITE” 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟥🟧🟫 🟨🟫⬛⬜🟫⬛🟩🟫 🟩⬜🟦🟨🟪⬜🟫 🔲🔳🔳🔲🟧🟫 🔥94 ❌2
: #WordLinx September 29, 2024 “SOUNDS” ⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜⬜🟪🟥🟦 🟨🟩🟦🟨🟩🟨 ⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩 🟩⬜⬜🟥 🔥94 ❌5 Feel pretty good about today’s outcome. It was not easy!
: This week’s bonus level is apropos… #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:22 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finished the week strong! On to the Bonus …
: #Wordle 1,198 2/6* 🟩⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 6 today! Perhaps it’s time for a dog pile #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you know the joy of reconciliation today.
: WordLinx September 28, 2024 “BASKETBALL” 🟥🟧🟫⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟨🟩🟩🟦🟩🟪 🟫🟥🟦⬜⬜ 🟩🟪🟧🟨⬜ 🔥93 ❌3 This should have been a perfect score but I fat fingered it three times! 🫣
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track today!
: #Wordle 1,197 4/6* 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal finally struggled today with a 5! Let’s see a dog pile #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you know grace and peace today.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:51 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The national average this morning. Ah well, …
: #Wordle 1,196 3/6* ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both scored a 3 today. She just keeps killing it!
: Good morning! May you persevere like the Detroit Tigers today.
: 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 …
: WordLinx September 26, 2024 “ROCKS” 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟩🟥🟧🟫⬛⬜ 🟪🟩🟧🟫🟪⬜⬛⬜⬜🟦⬜ ⬜⬛🟫🟥🟦🟧🟩 ⬜🟫🟨🟫⬜🟧 ❓ 🔥91 ❌7 Challenging today but quite fun!
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:39 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Yeehaw! Back on track today.
: #Wordle 1,195 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today, again. Yeesh…
: Good morning! May you be kind today.
: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:29 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Doh! So close!!!
: #Wordle 1,194 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Any 2s out there in #YoungPup land?
: Good morning! May you feel accomplished today.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Another good showing!
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you love as one who knows they have been forgiven much.
: #Wordle 1,192 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 as well. Let’s see those threes #YoungPups!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:32 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Off to a good start to the week!
: 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 …
: I think my sermon today on Romans was one of my better ones. Perhaps it will encourage you. Romans 8:31-39
: Romans An overview of the heart of Romans
: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:31 3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… 😂😂 Sometimes you get arrogant and think you see …
: #Wordle 1,191 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a mighty 3 today as well. Is there a #YoungPup with a 2?
: Good morning! May you experience community that encourages your soul today.
: #Wordle 1,190 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another day, another win. The #OldGal dropped a 5 today! #YoungPups, can we sweep?
: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:30 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Sure couldn’t see it today.
: Good morning! May you be present to those around you.
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Guessed wrong. Tomorrow we get back to winning.
: #Wordle 1,189 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal came in with a five today! Looks like the #YoungPups will have a good day!!!
: Good morning! May you have fun today.
: Acts We dive into a discussion about the book of Acts.
: You know the leg workout did its job when you fall up the stairs. 😂
: #Wordle 1,188 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal finally struggled! She dropped a 4 and victory is mine (and ours)!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Bonus level unlocked!
: Good morning! May you know that your friends are here to walk alongside you no matter the circumstance.
: 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 …
: The morning moon was epic. 📸
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,187 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4. Ugh. She’s tough.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track today…
: Good morning! May you know the satisfaction of accomplishing something difficult today.
: #Keyword | 10 guesses | 2:34 1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… There’s always tomorrow… 😞
: #Wordle 1,186 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 3 today. I guess weird words are a forte…
: Good morning! May you have your emotions moved today.
: #Wordle 1,185 2/6* ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was crushed today. She scored a 5!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Starting off on the right foot!
: Good morning! May you be joyful today.
: #Wordle 1,184 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 With her crafty recharge complete, the #OldGal scored a 3! Ouch!!!
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:38 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Overconfidence cost me today.
: Good morning! May you choose community over isolation today.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 2:23 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… This week’s bonus level was super interesting! …
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:48 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Back on track!
: Good morning! May you see those on the fringes today.
: #Wordle 1,182 3/6* 🟨🟩⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 3. She’s recharging at her craft retreat.
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you know you are cared for today.
: 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 …
: Tap Room Tuesday Out of Context: “Cats are like little crack addicts.” - The ToddFather
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:36 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The streak continues!
: #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. …
: Good morning! May you listen today.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,180 2/6* ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal couldn’t hang today with my 2! She was only able to conjure a 3. #Boom
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:42 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The streak continues!
: Good morning! Love well today.
: 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 …
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:34 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… The perfect week continues!
: #Wordle 1,179 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today as well. Hopefully, there’s a 3 out there for a #YoungPup!
: Good morning! May you choose to be kind today.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:08 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Off to a good start!
: Good morning! May your Monday not be manic.
: The Gospels Our survey of the Bible continues as we enter the New Testament and look briefly at the four gospels.
: Ezra and Nehemiah We finish our survey of the Old Testament
: #Wordle 1,177 4/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I thought the #OldGal was going to get me today but she dropped a 5, #YoungPups!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Bounce back for the last of the week!
: Good morning! May you connect in community today.
: 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 …
: #Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:09 1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finished the week with a thud.
: #Wordle 1,176 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal continues her rise to dominance with a 3 as well. She’s baaaaaack…
: Good morning! May you extend grace as it has been extended to you.
: #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 …
: #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!
: Good morning! May you do what needs done today to rest tomorrow.
: #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 …
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you choose joy today.
: #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!
: #Wordle 1,173 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal just keeps tying me! She scored a 3 today. I can’t seem to best her!
: Good morning! May you be overwhelmed by grace today.
: 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 …
: #WordLinx September 3, 2024 “DOG” 🟦🟩🟪🟥🟧⬜ 🟦⬜🟩🟪⬜ 🟥⬜⬜🟧 🟨🟩🟨 🔥68 ❌0 Boom!
: #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!
: #Wordle 1,172 4/6* 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a four today as well. She is experiencing disappointment with her guessing. I think she’s …
: Good morning! May you choose to pursue the narrow path today.
: Getting it in today. #fitness
: #WordLinx September 2, 2024 “ICE” ⬜🟩🟦🟧🟫🟪🟥 🟫🟧🟫🟧🟩🟪 🟨🟩🟦⬜🟪 🟨🟥⬜⬜⬜ 🔥67 ❌1 Not a bad showing. Those two bottom words were properly tricky.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Off to a great start this week!!!
: #Wordle 1,171 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The self-proclaimed “puzzle slayer,” the #OldGal, also scored a 3 this morning.
: Good morning. May you feel a deep sense of gratitude today.
: #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.
: #WordLinx September 1, 2024 “FIRE” 🟪🟥⬜⬜⬜🟨🟦 🟨🟩⬜🟨🟦 🟪🟥🟧🟩🟨 🟪🟥🟧🟦🟨 🔥66 ❌0 WordLinx Holiday “WEDDING 👰🤵💍” ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟥 ⬜🟪🟦🟥🟥 🟨🟩⬜🟦 🟥⬜⬜⬜ 🔥66 ❌2 WordLinx Sunday …
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:37 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Got it!
: Good morning! May your friends make you laugh today.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:41 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 A bonus round perfect! Yeehaw!!!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Finally! Geesh
: #Wordle 1,169 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 May the fours be with us! The #OldGal and I tied again.
: We had so much fun celebrating Libby’s 21st in East Lansing today! #GoGreen!
: #Wordle 1,168 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 #OldGal also popped a 3.
: Keyword | 13 guesses | 3:11 1️⃣4️⃣4️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Welp. No shot today. On to tomorrow…
: Good morning! May your day be peaceful today.
: 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 …
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 2:59 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 😞😞🤷♂️ Just couldn’t see it.
: #Wordle 1,167 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a four today. Victory is sweet!
: Good morning! May you cross that one thing off your list that is giving you the most stress.
: #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?
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:46 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 VERRRRRY slow but perfect.
: Good morning! May you press on today in spite of any circumstances that challenge you.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Back on the winning track today!
: #Wordle 1,165 4/6* 🟩🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. She’s crafty! What’s that? Yes, she makes a mean quilt!
: Good morning! May you remember that grace abounds.
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,164 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal had her streak busted this morning! A resounding victory for the #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you take joy in the small things today.
: Esther and Daniel We take a look at the writings during the exile.
: Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Joel, and Malachi We explored the post-exilic prophets.
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,163 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 and my streak lives.
: Good morning! May you know the joy of being welcomed into community today.
: #Wordle 1,162 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟨🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5 today!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Destroyed the Bonus Level this week! Let’s gooo!!!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:22 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Yeehaw! A strong week continues!
: Good morning! May you find rest today.
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you choose to laugh at your circumstances today.
: #Wordle 1,161 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal demolished me today with a 3. Is there a 2 to be had?
: #Wordle 1,160 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today. It’s not looking good for the #YoungPups.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:33 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Yeehaw! Bonus level unlocked this week.
: Good morning! May you believe the best in those around you today.
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:40 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 I should have trusted my intuition. Next time!
: Good morning! May you hold on to hope today.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,158 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today too. She’s crafty!
: Good morning! May today bring you joy.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Saw it today!
: #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!!!!
: #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 …
: Good morning ! May you love well this week.
: #Keyword | 17 guesses | 1:20 2️⃣9️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Zero shot today. Welp. There’s always tomorrow.
: #Wordle 1,156 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 6, keeping her streak alive but once again falling to the #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you know how much you matter today (this should not be mistaken for how much matter you are 🤪).
: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:29 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Epic fail.
: #Wordle 1,155 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 today. Once again, victory is ours #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you know peace today.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Ugh!!!! I fat thumbed the fifth letter. 🤬🤬🤬
: #Wordle 1,154 3/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today! Victory is once again ours #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you extend grace today.
: #Keyword | 11 guesses | 1:50 5️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Zero shot today. ZERO.
: #Wordle 1,153 2/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3. Victory is ours!!!
: Good morning! May you set aside malice and mockery today.
: #Wordle 1,152 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 3 today. Hopefully there’s a a #YoungPup 2 out there!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Finally back on the perfect train.
: Good morning! May you set aside the way of anger today.
: #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 …
: #Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:48 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… A poor showing today. Unforced error on letter …
: Good morning! May you pursue the path of self-control this morning.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,150 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 5 with the exact same pattern. Must be the DNA.
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:52 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Just couldn’t see it today. Woof.
: Good morning! May you pursue the way of faithfulness today.
: #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 …
: #Wordle 1,149 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me today with a 3. But, the streak lives.
: Good morning! May you pursue the way of gentleness today.
: Hanging out a great, new to me, space Sam Hill in Ann Arbor tonight watching a good friend’s band. So much fun!
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:58 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… I am genuinely surprised by this result. I …
: #Wordle 1,148 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I’ve seen at least one 3 from the #YoungPups. Great job!
: Good morning! May you follow the way of goodness today.
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you pursue the way of kindness today.
: #Wordle 1,147 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟨⬛🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 3 today. Ugh. Is there a #YoungPup 2?
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Went slow, but got the perfect score. I …
: #Wordle 1,146 4/6* 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today. She is really trying to remind us that she’s the Wordle Queen.
: Good morning ! May you pursue the way of patience today.
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Woot! Back on it.
: Good morning! May you pursue the way of peace today.
: #Wordle 1,145 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Happy Wednesday! The #OldGal popped a 4 and takes the W.
: #Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:33 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 So close, yet so far away.
: #Wordle 1,144 2/6* 🟩⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A demolishing of the #OldGal and her 4 today!
: God morning! May you pursue the way of joy today.
: #Wordle 1,143 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I tied this morning. Perhaps her grandson boost is already wearing off? He went home on …
: Nahum, Zephaniah, Habbakuk, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah We explore the prophets to pre-Exile Judah.
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Off to a good start this week!
: Good morning! May you pursue the way of love today.
: Struggle bus today… Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:51 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: #Wordle 1,142 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. She’s crafty!
: Good morning! May you experience true communion today.
: 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, …
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Still rolling!
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you do good at all the times you can today.
: Wordle 1,140 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me today with a 4. Ouch.
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Finally! This week has been rough on Keyword.
: Good morning! May you do good in all the places you can today.
: #Wordle 1,139 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal exclaimed, “That was a shot in the dark!” Then sent along her score of a 3!
: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:52 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… There’s always tomorrow…
: Good morning! May you do good in all the places you can today.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,138 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 3 today. Sigh.
: Good morning! May you do good by all the means you can today.
: Rugby 7s is fun as heck. I need more of this in my sports rotation.
: Some recommended reading for the Christian seeking to understand how to engage the cultural moment: Christ and Culture by Niehbur Plowing in Hope by …
: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:56 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Just couldn’t see it.
: #Wordle 1,137 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5 today!!! Perhaps too much fun with her grandsons has her distracted.
: Good morning! May you seek to do all the good you can today.
: 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, …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,136 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal couldn’t hang today and only scored a 4! Boom.
: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:27 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… I had the wrong intuition on this one. 😂
: Good morning! May you act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God this week.
: This morning’s sermon… open.spotify.com/show/1v4F…
: Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah We explore the core theme of the pre-Assyrian exile prophets.
: 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. …
: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:48 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Not a great showing. But not terrible either.
: #Wordle 1,135 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Perhaps a #YoungPup will come through with a 3!
: Good morning! May you choose connection and community today.
: 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 …
: Today was a good redemption day after yesterday’s L. Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:16 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 …
: Good morning! May you put away grudges and offer grace.
: #Wordle 1,134 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal demolished me today with a 3! Yikes! Have a great Saturday!
: The streak is over. Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:03 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: #Wordle 1,133 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal somehow got a 4, even with that adorable grandson hanging out. Perhaps she was distracted?
: Good morning! May all your clouds have silver linings.
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 The streak continues!
: #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…
: Good morning! May you see the divine in your neighbor today.
: #Wordle 1,131 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3! Yikes!
: 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.
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 On a little run now…
: Good morning! May you know that you are pretty dang awesome.
: What are some of your foundational principles? For me, integrity is crucial.
: 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 …
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:12 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Some days you just see it!
: #Wordle 1,130 6/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5 today. She has already been smashed by the team! Thankfully, because …
: Good morning! May you love well today.
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:23 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Boom!
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you hold on to hope today.
: Job, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes The foundation of wisdom
: #Wordle 1,128 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today and reminded me that she will always be older and wiser than I.
: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:38 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Tricky tricky!
: Good morning! May you find joy in community today.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,127 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored 4 today. Hopefully, there’s a 3 out there #YoungPups.
: Good morning! May you choose friendship over isolation today.
: #Wordle 1,126 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a 3. Blah.
: Ugh. I hate when I can’t “see” it. Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:19 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: Good morning! May today be a day of joy for you.
: #Wordle 1,125 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Victory is once again ours! The #OldGal dropped a five today.
: Good morning! May you seek wisdom not simply information today.
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:33 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Yeehaw!
: #Wordle 1,124 2/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3. It was good. But not good enough.
: Keyword | 9 guesses | 1:09 1️⃣4️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Oops. Not a good showing today. 😞
: Good morning! May you extend kindness to those around you.
: #Wordle 1,123 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4! Victory is ours!
: Kings and Chronicles Actions really do have consequences.
: Psalms and Lamentations The poetry of the people of God
: 1 & 2 Samuel Do you really want a king?
: Judges and Ruth Is the law good?
: Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Numbers We explore the law in Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Numbers.
: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:37 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Not bad. Not great.
: Good morning! May you not take yourself too seriously today.
: #Wordle 1,122 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 4 today. How did we do #YoungPups?
: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:31 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… So close!
: Good morning! May your favorite band stay together this week. (h/t Dave Rose for this morning’s sentiment)
: We had an amazing day on Friday up at Mackinac Island.
: #Wordle 1,121 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 on a tough word. Is there a possible #YoungPup 3 out there?
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:54 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Slow but perfect. Very satisfying outcome.
: Good morning! May you connect with community today.
: #Wordle 1,120 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟩 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I’ve been away from my phone at Lake Michigan all day. The #OldGal scored a 3!
: Keyword | 10 guesses | 0:40 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣4️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Got me good today. There’s always tomorrow…
: Good morning! May you create rest and relaxation for yourself today.
: #Wordle 1,119 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal annihilated me this morning with a 4! But, my streak lives.
: 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 …
: Good morning! May your morning beverage make you smile.
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:28 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Another solid outing today!
: #Wordle 1,118 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 3 today. I’m bewildered by her ability.
: Good morning! May you recognize your value, today.
: #Wordle 1,117 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scores a 4 today. Victory is ours!
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:48 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Boom!
: Good morning! May you not “should” on yourself today.
: #Wordle 1,116 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal whooped me today with a 4, but the #YoungPups had multiple 3s! Teamwork makes the dream …
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Crushed it today!
: Good morning! May you know you matter today.
: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:46 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… A couple of mistakes but not bad.
: #Wordle 1,115 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored… X/6! Happy win day for the #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you love your neighbor as yourself today.
: #Wordle 1,114 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 4. Hopefully, a #YoungPup was able to 3 this one!
: Good morning! May you know the joy of being known today.
: Keyword | 12 guesses | 1:37 5️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… You win today Keyword! Great word.
: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:34 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… A good tricky word!
: Good morning! May you choose contentment today.
: #Wordle 1,113 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Fives for me and the #OldGal today
: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Tricky little word today.
: #Wordle 1,112 3/6* 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today as well! Hopefully, there’s a 2 out there in #YoungPup land…
: Good morning! May you do something today that removes stress from your life.
: 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!
: Hey #YoungPups! On July 3, the #OldGal scored a 3! Did anyone beat her?
: #Wordle 1,111 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 4 today! #YoungPups, the day is ours!
: Good morning! May you experience gratitude in the face of whatever circumstances you may encounter today.
: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:40 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Seems to be my pattern. Not quite perfect but pretty quick.
: Good morning! May you embrace today with great enthusiasm!
: #Wordle 1,109 4/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 too. How’d the #YoungOups fair today?
: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:35 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Nearly perfect.
: Good morning! May you hold on to perspective today.
: #Wordle 1,108 5/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Rejoice #YoungPups! You have vanquished the #OldGal even though I have not, she scored 5 today.
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you begin your week with a sense of purpose.
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 I did it!!! 😁
: #Wordle 1,107 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored a 5 today as well. I am confident that team #YoungPup will come away with a …
: Good morning! May today be one filled with laughter and friends.
: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:15 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key… Great time, nearly perfect.
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you do something that makes you happy today.
: Keyword | 10 guesses | 0:36 4️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Got me today. Tomorrow will be mine!
: #Wordle 1,105 6/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal brought it with a 5 today. She crushed me, but I see multiple #YoungPups with …
: Good morning! Choose to love well today.
: Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:39 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Under the average on guesses and a solid time. I will take it!
: #Wordle 1,104 4/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 today! I have to believe a #YoungPup will find a 3 or better.
: Good morning! May you do the hard thing you’ve been putting off, today.
: #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 …
: Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:02 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 It didn’t click today.
: Good morning! May you hold firm to commitments made today.
: #Wordle 1,102 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3! Any #YoungPups with a 2?
: Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:26 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Fast, but loads of guesses. 😆
: Good morning! May you find courage to do that hard thing you’ve been putting off, today.
: #Wordle 1,101 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a… FIVE! Huge victory today for the #YoungPups. Could there be a sweep on the horizon.
: 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.
: Good morning! May you know that your worth inherent, not earned.
: Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:38 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 Strong showing today!
: #Wordle 1,100 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I am confident in the #YoungPups to get a win today!
: Good morning! I hope you experience community and connection today.
: #Wordle 1,099 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped another 3 today as well! Hopefully a #YoungPup can score a 2!
: Good morning! May your day be filled with laughter.
: The value of Micro Blog continues to increase with the addition of auto posting to Threads!
: Good morning! May you experience joy today.
: This Cardinals/Giants game at Rickwood Field is excellent. The stories and history of baseball being shared is worth the watch.
: #Wordle 1,097 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped another 3 today! Thankfully, @jswright61@ruby.social got a 2!
: Good morning! May you accomplish something today that makes you smile.
: #Wordle 1,096 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped another 3 today! She’s on a roll.
: Good morning! May you choose peace today.
: #Wordle 1,095 5/6* 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me today with a resounding 3!
: Good morning! May you choose to live in the moment today.
: Good morning! May you begin your week with a sense of contentment.
: #Wordle 1,094 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was the destroyer of worlds today with a 3!
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you know the joy of community today.
: #Wordle 1,092 3/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Big wins today! The #OldGal dropped a 5 and I’ve seen threes from other #YoungPups! Let’s goooooo!
: Good morning! May you simply enjoy today.
: #Wordle 1,091 2/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was confident today but fell short with a 3. #YoungPups, victory is ours!
: Good morning! May you be bold as necessary and as kind as possible today.
: #Wordle 1,090 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 3! Booooooo
: Good morning! May you experience the joy of friendship today.
: #Wordle 1,089 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal was demolished and sent on her way. She got a 5! 😂😂
: Good morning! May you know that your presence matters.
: #Wordle 1,088 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 too. Hopefully a #YoungPup pops a 3!
: Good morning ! May you find meaning and purpose in your work today.
: #Wordle 1,087 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also popped a 5! Surely a #YoungPup or two will come through with a 4…
: Good morning! May you practice kindness to yourself and others today.
: #Wordle 1,086 4/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a stair step 5! #YoungPups are on to victory!!! Maybe we will sweep her today.
: Good morning! May you choose community today
: Super fun walk with my wife, Amy, today. We did 12 miles in just over three hours.
: #Wordle 1,085 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3! Can a #YoungPup pop a 2???
: Good morning! May you do something restful today.
: Fridays are quickly becoming one of my favorite days of the week. I think they are the most restful for me.
: #Wordle 1,084 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟨🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4. I believe that a #YoungPup will score a 3!
: Good morning! May you love well today.
: #Wordle 1,083 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 and crushed me today. She is in Maryland visiting grandchildren so her powers …
: Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy.
: If you’re into sermons, check out my latest: Genesis
: Genesis We explore the main theme of Genesis.
: #Wordle 1,082 4/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is with her grandchildren this week. I expect we will continue to see her scores drop, this …
: Good morning! May you know peace today in the midst of whatever stress you might be facing.
: #Wordle 1,081 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 6 today! #YoungPups taste that victory!!!
: Good morning! May you experience care and love today from those that matter most to you.
: #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.
: Good morning! May you start your week with a sense of joy.
: #Wordle 1,079 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5 today! #YoungPups, victory is OURS!
: Good morning! May you rest today.
: #Wordle 1,078 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 as well. Hopefully a three is out there for the #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you find restoration today.
: #Wordle 1,077 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3! What?! #YoungPups unite!!!
: Good morning! May you extend mercy to your enemies today.
: #Wordle 1,076 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 5. So, the #YoungPups take the day with our numerous 4s!
: Good morning! May you be fully present wherever you are today.
: #Wordle 1,075 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal matched me with a 4. I wonder if a #YoungPup can come up with a magical 3?
: Good morning! May you know that grace abounds today.
: 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.
: #Wordle 1,074 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4! She must have had too much fun yesterday on Memorial Day quilting.
: 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!
: #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.
: 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 …
: If you like listening to sermons, perhaps you willl like mine from this morning… Why Does the Bible Matter?
: Why Does the Bible Matter? // 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We continues our “Summer of Scripture” with a conversation about “why” the Bible matters.
: #Wordle 1,072 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I tied the #OldGal today. She also got a 4. I am sure she is laying a trap…
: Good morning! May you embrace community and connection today.
: #Wordle 1,071 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal fell short today with a 4! Have a great Saturday #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you create some time to re-create today.
: Good morning! May you choose joy today.
: #Wordle 1,070 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3 today. She’s one tough old bird!
: The new micro.blog iOS app update is pretty slick. Well done @manton.
: #Wordle 1,069 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 That #OldGal got a 4! Victory is ours #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you be the best version of yourself today.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,068 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 ⬛🟨🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4. She is wiley!
: I’m getting bettbetterer at this! Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑
: Good morning! May your day be filled with joy.
: If you’re into sermon listening, here’s the latest… What is the Bible?
: 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?
: #Wordle 1,067 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 5 today. She is baiting us #YoungPups!
: I’m not buying this one. Broke down and had to use a hint. Strands #79 “At the bar” 🔵💡🔵🔵 🔵🔵🟡🔵 🔵
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you allow yourself to be challenged to grow today.
: #Wordle 1,066 5/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal scored 3 today. It’s not surprising using after all the winning she’s allowed the …
: Good on time, poor on execution. Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:17 3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 www.washingtonpost.com/games/key…
: Good morning! May you love well this week.
: Sunday funday! Wow! Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:11 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑
: Wordle 1,065 6/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 6! I am confident in team #YoungPup to save the day.
: Wordle 1,064 5/6* 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both with 5s! Streaks live!
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you create an opportunity to have fun and make a memory today.
: Wordle 1,063 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3! It’s because she got recharged with grandson time yesterday. Not fair!
: Good morning! May you find some closure today.
: #Wordle 1,062 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 6! She is spending time with a grandson today so she will be recharged tomorrow.
: Good morning! May your day be all you want it to be.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,061 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Unsurprisingly, the #OldGal scored a 3 today as well. We need a #YoungPup to come through with a 2!
: Good morning! May you know that your life has impact beyond what you see.
: #Wordle 1,060 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal defeated me today with a 4! Good on her. I am confident there will be multiple #YoungPup …
: Good morning! May you be aware of the good that is all around you today.
: 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 …
: ordinary jesus: acta non verba // Matthew 7:21-29 We wrap up our series on the Sermon on the Mount
: Good morning! May you have a great day even if you spill the coffee.
: #Wordle 1,059 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also pulled a 3! She’s a spicy one today.
: #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!
: Good morning! May you connect with an authentic community today.
: Nostr intrigues me. Does anyone know of an iOS app for it with working notifications?
: #Wordle 1,057 4/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also dropped a 4 today! She’s back on the prowl with her wiley ways.
: Good morning! May you create an opportunity for laughter today.
: Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:56 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ Play today’s game 🔑 Not great. This is more the usual. 😂😂
: #Wordle 1,056 2/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with a solid showing, but she failed today with a 4! Victory is ours #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you find some closure today on something that’s been hanging over your head.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,055 5/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Today was a difficult solve. Thankfully, the #OldGal struggled and wa a happy to keep her streak with …
: Good morning! May you accomplish something on your to-do list that will allow your mind to relax today.
: #Wordle 1,054 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I thought I would get her today, but that #OldGal wasn’t messing aroundd and pulled a 3!
: Good morning! May you know the joy of good friends today.
: #Wordle 1,053 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another day. Another 6. The #OldGal dropped a 5. Such a frustrating day. Hopefully a #YoungPup …
: Good morning! May you create opportunities for joy today.
: If you’re into sermon listening, you can check out my message from Sunday… ordinary jesus - no shortcuts // Matthew 7:13-20
: ordinary jesus - no shortcuts // Matthew 7:13-2” We take a look at what Jesus has to say about shortcuts to spiritual growth.
: #Wordle 1,052 6/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal lured me into overconfidence and then crushed me. She dropped a 3 this morning!
: Good morning! May you love well today.
: Good morning! May you be present with those you love today.
: #Wordle 1,051 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟨🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal is sandbagging again with a 6! She’s setting us up. Have a great Sunday #YoungPups!
: Happy Star Wars Day. To all who celebrate, “May the 4th be with you!”
: Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy.
: #Wordle 1,050 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟩 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The streak lives! But the #OldGal crushed like the bug I am by dropping a 3!
: #Wordle 1,049 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4! Her losing streak is growing. This is good!
: Good morning! May you be willing to zig when the world wants you to zag.
: Good morning! May you embrace joy and gratitude today.
: #Wordle 1,048 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 5. Her streak lives but her defeats continue!
: #Wordle 1,047 2/6* 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 today! The pollen count must be the reason.
: Good morning! May you recognize the small joys today. #MorningMug
: Oh Tigers, you devious devils that give me hope and then make me feel silly for the hope.
: 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 …
: Hey @Mtt and @manton I am still seeing the <- -more- -> tag pop in my newsletters. Any thoughts on how to avoid that?
: Good morning! May you be fully present today. #MorningMug 📷
: #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… …
: 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 …
: #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 …
: Good morning! As we begin a new week, may gratitude be ever with you. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: ordinary jesus: a simple rule // Matthew 7:7-12 We take a look at being direct with God
: #Wordle 1,044 3/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. Could a #YoungPup grab a 2? Happy Sunday!
: Good morning! May you know the joy of a loving community today.
: Saginaw Valley State University are the regular season baseball GLIAC Champs!
: There’s just something good about working out, for me. It just makes me feel good.
: Good morning! May today be a joyful adventure! #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,043 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also got a 4. I am confident that Team #YoungPup can come through with a victory.
: #Wordle 1,042 3/6* 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 and has now lost two days in a row! She’s planning something.
: Anyone else feel like sometimes Connections tries too hard? Connections Puzzle #320 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟪🟪🟪🟦 🟪🟦🟦🟦 🟦🟪🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟦
: Good morning! May you do something that brings you joy today. #MorningMug
: I got to play golf with a good friend today. Life is good!
: #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 …
: Every morning when I make my coffee I see this little reminder. May you love well today. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,040 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 3. She is unmerciful.
: Good morning! May you create some peace in your life today. #MorningMug
: 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 …
: What are some questions that you’re wrestling with in regards to faith or religion or spirituality or Christianity? I need some writing inspiration …
: Do you ever get the sense that people just like being upset?
: Good morning! May you find joy in on your work today and see it as a gift. #MorningMug
: #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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: ordinary jesus: pearls before pigs //Matthew 7:1-6 To judge or not to judge…
: ordinary jesus: choosing god worship //Matthew 6:19-34 What happens to our lives when we choose God worship?
: The Great Reconciliation // Colossians 1:15-23 It’s Easter!
: ordinary jesus: ordinary rewards // Matthew 6:5-18 A conversation about getting what we deserve… well sort of…
: Good morning! May your week start well. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 1,038 4/6* 🟨🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟨⬛🟨🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 2! What in the world?! Now I’m a bit annoyed.
: #Wordle 1,037 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal didn’t complete the puzzle today! Wins all around #YoungPups!
: Good morning! May you choose community today. #MorningMug
: 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.
: #Wordle 1,036 4/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also got a 4. Quite the slap in the fact after our 1s yesterday. 😂
: Good morning! May you take a moment to breathe today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you accomplish what needs accomplished today so you can rest this weekend. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: Flash Cold Brew from Vertex Coffee in Ypsilanti, MI. So yum!
: Good morning! May you allow others to enter deeply into your life today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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!
: Good morning! May you have a day filled with laughter. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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.
: There’s just something g wonderful about sitting in the garage on a sunny day enjoying a good book and pipe.
: Good morning! May you find time to reflect on all the good in your life today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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 …
: 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 …
: It’s always good to get out and swing the sticks with Dad.
: #Wordle 1,031 3/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal bounced back big today with a 3! Did any #YoungPups score a 2?
: Good morning! May you practice contentment this week. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: Good morning! You know the joy of being in community with others who love you today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 1,030 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Today the #OldGal took pity and only got a 5! Rejoice #YoungPups for we shall have many victories.
: How about them Detroit Red Wings!?
: #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 …
: Live music is bomb. Live music when it’s your nephew making his public debut? Electric.
: Good morning! May your Friday be one where you experience contentment. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 1,028 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal crushed me like the bug I am. She rolled in this morning with a 4.
: 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 …
: #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.
: Good morning! May you remember that even things that we don’t necessarily think are good, like rain, bring about beauty. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: The Twins city connect uniforms are sweet.
: 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!
: 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. …
: I think Micro Blog is back to updating properly. so this is a test.
: Good morning! May you create opportunities for joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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 …
: 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?
: Good morning! May you #lovewell today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 1,025 3/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal and I both bounce back with 3s today. Hopefully the #YoungPups can pull a 2.
: #Wordle 1,024 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Tough day for the Rose household with both the #OldGal and I dropping fives.
: Good morning! May you know the love that provides strength and endurance today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: There’s nothing quite like spending a day with your daughter. Her sorority put on a fantastic Dad/Daughter day!
: #Wordle 1,023 3/6* ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 3 today as well! She’s really feeling strong.
: Good morning! May you connect deeply with community today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: Day 6 30 Day Photo Challenge: windy When I think windy, I think about cold days at the ballfield.
: Good morning! May you do something that brings you joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing 📷
: #Wordle 1,022 5/6* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 4 and decimated me. I am happy the streak lives. Hopefully a #YoungPup or two …
: 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 …
: 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!
: April Photoblogging Challenged Day 5: serene
: Good morning! May your Friday bring you closure. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: #Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:13 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score! Play today’s game 🔑 I finally got one fast!
: Good morning! May you choose to trust and rest today in spite of any circumstances you find yourself in. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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! 😂
: April 3, photoblog challenge. A hand-made card.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 1,019 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟨⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 3 today as well. She’s wiley!!!!
: Good morning! May you accomplish a nagging task today to help you relieve a bit of stress. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 1,018 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal pulled a three today, too. Will we see a 2 from the #YoungPups?
: I am really enjoying this Tigers team. They just find ways to win, so far. The excitement level is through the roof! #baseball #mlb
: Good morning! May you know the love that casts out fear. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,017 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The streak lives but the #OldGal whipped me with a 4. #YoungPups unite!
: Good morning! Today, may you have time to reflect on the good and the beautiful things in your life. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 1,016 5/6* ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got an Easter treat with a victory, she pulled a 4. I know some #YoungPups dropped threes …
: 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. …
: Good morning! Christ is risen!
: I woke up to BlueSky comment notifications in my MicroBlog app. That’s pretty darn slick… @manton
: #Wordle 1,015 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also came in with a 3! Her grandchildren must have rejuvenated her, again.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,014 3/6* 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 4! Her grandchild superpowers are fading. Sweet victory is ours!
: Good morning! This Good Friday let us consider what sacrificial love looks like and how we might love well. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: It’s Opening Day! Go Tigers! Go Cards!
: 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
: 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 …
: Today is one of my favorite days of the year! The stage is set. #OpeningDay Detroit Tigers :verified_business: 🤖 …
: The reorganization of “The Pastor Next Door” is up and running: Essays Devotionals The main hub will be The Pastor Next Door
: I made some tweaks and today’s devotional link might be broken… So here it is again: devotionals.danielmrose.com/2024/03/2…
: Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate! youtu.be/gr0wonW9u…
: #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 …
: Good morning! Today is Maundy Thursday, may we consider the importance of community in our times of hardship. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #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 …
: Good morning! On this Wednesday of Holy Week, may you consider the limitless faithfulness of the Divine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: 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, …
: #Wordle 1,011 4/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal popped a 5! There’s wins to be had today #YoungPups!
: Good morning! On this Tuesday of Holy Week may you consider the faithful love of the Divine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: Happy Oberon Day to all who celebrate!
: "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 …
: 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 …
: #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!
: Good morning! Today is the beginning of Holy Week. May you consider the overwhelming divine grace this week. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: I was interviewed on a fun podcast about being a Girl Dad. You can check it out here: Dad’s With Daughters
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,009 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟨⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also scored a 4, likely she is feeling bad about her Golden Grizzlies losing in the tournament …
: Good morning! May you choose to connect with others today in a shared sense of community. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: Definitely going to have the split screen going this afternoon for Michigan State/UNC and Wings/Predators. What a fun day of sports ahead!
: 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.
: 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 …
: Good morning! May your Saturday be one full of laughter and joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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 …
: 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 …
: This NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has been really entertaining to this point. It is one of my favorite sports weekends of the year. 🏀
: If you’re into sermon listening, mine from this past Sunday has been published: ordinary jesus - quiet righteousness
: ordinary jesus - quiet righteousness // Matthew 6:1-4 We take a look at Jesus’ call to a quiet righteousness
: 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 …
: #Wordle 1,007 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟨⬛🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 An unforced error in row three. 🤬 The upside? The #OldGal put up a bigger number like her Grizzlies did …
: Good morning! May you finish your week with hopeful enthusiasm. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: Welcome @ChiaCheer to Micro.Blog! 🙌✝️
: 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 …
: Good morning. May your brackets not bust unless they differ from mine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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 …
: #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!
: Good morning! May you practice patience in the midst of whatever stressful situation you might find yourself in today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing …
: 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’ …
: Good morning! May you create opportunities to be present in the lives of others today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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. 🤣 …
: Good morning! May your week be filled with joyful adventures. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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 …
: On St. Patrick’s Day I like to meditate on this final stanza of his prayer.
: Strands #14 “Outside interests” 🟡🔵🔵🔵 🔵🔵🔵🔵 I love getting the spangram on the first word.
: Good morning! May you know loving kindness today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 1,002 5/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩🟩⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal with another 3! #YoungPups, she’s on some sort of performance enhancing substance.
: Live music is great! It’s even better when your pal is the guitarist!
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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* ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ …
: Good morning! May you create opportunity for rest today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: Dinner tonight was fantastic!
: 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. 😂😂😂
: Happy FriYAY! May you finish the week with laughter and joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: 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 …
: The #OldGal dropped a strong 3, despite a morning headache. I however dropped this on her… #Wordle 999 2/6* ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 #YoungPups unite!!!
: Good morning! May you know the joy of having people in your life who love you without strings attached. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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.
: Good morning! May today bring you joy in the midst of any struggle you face. #MorningMug
: #Wordle 997 4/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟨🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal pulls a five today! It looks like the #YoungPups might sweep!
: Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you start this new week with a bit of hope and optimism. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: Good morning! May you choose to enter into loving community today.
: #Wordle 995 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Not a great showing with an unforced error in line three. The #OldGal pulled a solid 4. Dear …
: Good morning! May you choose to practice rest and recreation today.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: #Wordle 993 3/6* 🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal dropped a 4 today due to an unforced error. Her tea must have been lackluster. Team #YoungPups unite!
: Good morning! May you press on and finish your week well. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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.
: 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 …
: 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. ⚾️
: Good morning! May you push through whatever obstacles you’re facing today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 992 2/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 3. #YoungPups, I got you. This is not her week. 🤣🤣🤣
: 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: …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you create opportunities to laugh today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: If you’re into sermons, here’s mine from this past Sunday about loving your enemies… ordinary jesus - did it stutter?
: ordinary jesus - did i stutter? We dive into Jesus command to love your enemies...
: #Wordle 990 5/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal failed on today’s puzzle. So even my guessing game 5 got a W! #YoungPups with the …
: Good morning! May you embrace whatever challenge you face today with faithfulness and resolve. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: This is an excellent primer on the service I’m now posting and blogging on. welcome.micro.blog
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you begin your week with a sense of hope and expectation for the good. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 989 3/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal also pulled a 3! It might be a long time for the #YoungPups.
: #Wordle 988 6/6* ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Today the #OldGal got a 4. My streak lives. I guess a 6 is good when you have multiple consonants …
: Good morning! The adventure is fun but there is great joy in being home. May you experience home today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 987 3/6* 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The #OldGal got a 4! Lots of #YoungPups with threes! Dominance.
: Good morning! May you create time to be with those you love today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you know joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Leap Day? Sure. But I’m not leaping over the lift today!
: Good morning! May your extra day be filled with it love, joy, and laughter. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you know your worth is not tied to “productivity” but your worth is inherent. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: Does anyone even stand a chance against the Los Angeles Dodgers this season?
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you do what you love today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing!
: I’m hoping to get a new installment of Disentangling Faith out today.
: “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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you enter this week choosing the way of love, even loving your enemies.
: 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 - …
: ordinary jesus - integrity // Matthew 5:27-37 We explore Jesus’ call to “let your yes be yes and your no be no.”
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you connect deeply with an authentic community today. #MorningBlessing #MorningMug
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you find some rest today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: Do you ever have moments where gratitude washes over you? I love it when that happens.
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you persevere with joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing ☕️
: I watched Iron Claw yesterday. It was intense, slow, heartbreaking, and absolutely fascinating. I think I enjoyed it. 🍿
: There’s not much better than a Red Wings victory over that team from Colorado. #LGRW 🏒
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Hanging out on my patio on a February afternoon in Michigan? I will take it!
: 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, …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May your morning beverage bring you joy and may you be content today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: These are some of the best of nights. Good friends. Lots of laughs.
: Another video test to check how it looks on my current theme.
: 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…
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Hey Micro Blog community, which theme handles video the best?
: "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 …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you practice integrity rooted in love today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: The Bear is so dang good. With every episode it rises in the ranks. 📺
: 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 …
: I have to say that the support here on micro.blog is absolutely top notch.
: “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 …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you start your week well knowing your identity is not tied to your accomplishments. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: You can catch up on my Disentangling Faith series right here: Disentangling Faith #Faith #Christianity #Religion
: “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 …
: If you’re into sermons, you can check out my sermon from this morning. ordinary jesus - we’re all murderers // Matthew 5:21-26
: 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.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you connect deeply with people who genuinely care about you today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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 …
: Monday, I am going to start sharing quotes and my reflections from this book… Currently reading: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey 📚
: This Michigan/Michigan State game is way closer than I anticipated. 🏀
: Today’s was a disappointing result at St James Park. But a point is a point. Regroup and on to the next! #NUFC ⚽️
: 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 …
: Newcastle is getting it taken to them by Bournemouth at the moment. It’s been a terrible first 30 minutes. ⚽️ #NEWBOU
: 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 …
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: High school hoops! Go Splitters!
: 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 …
: This majestic crane was just hanging out on the pier. The crane had no cares in the world. 📷
: Today has felt like the omelette and the egg thing.
: If you are in the Mastodon ecosystem please follow me at @dan@danielmrose.com I will not be migrating again. Thanks for your patience!
: 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 …
: One final fediverse username change for those on Mastodon/Sharkey/Friendica/Diaspora/Pixelfed please follow me at @dan@danielmrose.com Thanks!
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you know the joy that comes from a job well done today. #MorningBlessings #MorningMug
: #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?
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you extend kindness to someone whom you just don’t think deserves it today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: #Wordle 971 2/6* 🟩⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Another 2! The #OldGal got a 3! It truly is better to be lucky than good.
: I’m grateful she still likes me.
: I am now really considering simply moving everything to micro.blog a total consolidation to @dan@social.danielmrose.com, though with the consolidation …
: 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 …
: #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 …
: Good morning! May you know in the midst of your humanity that within you resides the image of the divine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing
: 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, …
: I love this place. Every time we come here, I never want to leave. #grateful 📷
: This made me chuckle a bit too hard.
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you not miss the forest for the trees today. #MorningBlessing #MorningMug
: #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.
: Whew! This is a quote… The heart has its reasons which reason knows not of. — Blaise Pascal
: I think I’m going to like not knowing about re-shares and likes. It changes the dynamic for me.
: New note by Daniel Rose @ozzy what do you mean? 😂 I’m missing something. 😂 @dan@social.danielmrose.com
: New note by Daniel Rose @ozzy from micro blog. I can cross post from @dan@social.danielmrose.com to sharkey which is nifty
: New note by Daniel Rose The sunsets here in Panama City Beach are just something else!
: The sunsets here in Panama City Beach are just something else!
: 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 …
: 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 …
: New note by Daniel Rose @ozzy I am guessing it’s on Sharkey’s end because follows work everywhere else.
: 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. 😂
: 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.
: I feel like the combination of micro.blog and write.as is going to be a match made in fediverse-heaven.
: 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!
: We had quite the feast for Super Bowl Sunday yesterday. The best part? Leftover chicken nuggies from Chik-Fil-A for lunch today!
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: New note by Daniel Rose @Joe woof. That isn’t cool.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: New note by Daniel Rose @cstross@wandering.shop what in yhe Jurassic Park is going on here? 😂😂😂
: 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 …
: New note by Daniel Rose Gotta say, I’m really enjoying Lincoln Lawyer.
: New note by Daniel Rose Hey FUNsters! Check out the new “bubble” feed in your toolbar. It highlights a few particular public timelines.
: 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 …
: New note by Daniel Rose It’s Monday, the beginning of a new week. What are you looking forward to this week you Sharkigans?
: 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 …
: ordinary jesus- include transcend // Matthew 5:17-20 We take a look at what Jesus has to say about the Law and Prophets…
: New note by Daniel Rose Happy Saturday hooligans! Hope y’all had a good one!
: New note by Daniel Rose …why do I always forget how pretty Sharkey’s interface is?
: New note by Daniel Rose So PWA notifications work in Sharkey. How about that?
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: ordinary jesus - #blessed // Matthew 5:1-12 We kick off our new series, “ordinary jesus,” with a look at the Beatitudes
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Matthew 2:13-23 // Weeping to Joy We explore the prophecy of Jeremiah in Matthew 2:13-23.
: 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.” …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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?”
: Isaiah 61 // Crown of Beauty We explore the passage from Jesus’ first sermon.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Isaiah 40:1-11 // The Glory Revealed We take a look at Isaiah 40 in light of Advent
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Acts 28:11-30 // The Open Door We put the wraps on the Book of Acts!
: 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. …
: 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 …
: Acts 27:1-28:10 // Shipwreck How does Paul persevere through the storm?
: 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 …
: Acts 25 and 26 // Here I Stand Paul stands before Festus and Agrippa
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Acts 24 // A Clear Conscience We delve into Acts 24 and Paul before Felix.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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?’ …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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,” …
: 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 …
: Acts 21:17-22:30 // Unexpected Justice What happens when Paul shows up in Jerusalem?
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: Acts 21:1-16 // It’s in God’s Hands Now We explore what happens when you follow your calling.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Acts 20 // The Long Goodbye We explore Paul’s long goodbye to the Ephesian Elders.
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: The Journey – Start With “Why?” Answering one question can start the journey. I recently shared a before and after picture one year apart on my social feeds. It sparked …
: The Journey – 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 …
: The Red Wings start tonight and I am entirely too hopeful, too excited, and too lathered up in the Stevie Y butter.
: #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.
: Good morning! May you press on #today with the hope of rest on your horizon.
: 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. …
: 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. …
: #Wordle 844 5/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Welp, a five. The Old Gal won today. She is merciless!
: Good morning! May you have a sense of joy in your work #today.
: 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 …
: #Wordle 843 4/6* 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟨🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I am confident the Old Gal will win today. 😅
: Good morning! May you glimpse your purpose knowing you matter #today.
: I need to jump on the next @challenge from the Micro.Blog fam
: 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 …
: 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.
: #Wordle 842 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Tied the Old Gal today!
: Good Monday morning! May your week be filled with joyful adventures.
: The Lions just put up a college score. Love to see it!
: #Wordle 841 4/6* ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The Old Gal beat me again today!
: Good morning! May you create community #today!
: #Wordle 840 3/6* ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The Old Gal got it in 4. Winner, winner!
: Good morning! May you do something today that simply brings you joy.
: I’m so grateful for good friends.
: A little college baseball on a brillaint Friday afternoon? Yes, please!
: #Wordle 839 3/6* 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Better showing today! Let’s see if the Old Gal can beat this score.
: Good morning! We made it to Friday, persevere, press on, and choose joy #today!
: I just upgraded to Mac OS Sonoma and it sure is pretty!
: 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 …
: I love the connections that I get to make in third spaces. It takes time but it is so worth it.
: #Wordle 838 6/6* 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Oh good grief. This was silly. The Old Gal will definitely beat this number.
: Good morning! May you create joy #today in the midst of whatever it is you are pursuing.
: Hung out on the lake with the boys this afternoon to end the summer. It was perfect!
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: I love sitting here at the coffee shop and hearing multiple languages spoken. It’s beautiful.
: Good morning! May you be fully present with those around you #today.
: #Wordle 837 3/6* ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟨🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The Old Gal pulled out a tie today!
: Good morning! May you leave joy in your wake as you pursue your authentic self today.
: Good morning! May you start your week with enthusiasm, joy, and hope.
: Good friends seem to know what you need even when you don’t.
: Good morning! May you connect deeply with others today experiencing the richness of being known.
: 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. …
: Good morning! May you intentionally pursue joy today.
: I get to spend time with both my kids today. Life is good!
: Good morning! May you finish the week well #today, press on!
: I love watching this kid play ball!
: 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 …
: Good morning! May you get that thing off your list #today that is going to impede rest.
: #Wordle 831 4/6* 🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 It will be interinteresting to see if the Old Gal beats me!
: A fresh pot of coffee? I don’t mind if I do. ☕️
: “Friendship is a much underestimated aspect of spirituality. It’s every bit as significant as prayer and fasting. Like the sacramental use of water …
: “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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: What do you think it means to love well?
: Today requires three things: The gym. Writing. Music.
: Good morning! Let’s try this cross post set up one more time!
: As I continue to work on getting this social feed back up and running, I am wondering if cross posting works.
: #Wordle 830 4/6* ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟨🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Well, pretty sure the Old Gal will get me today!
: Good morning dear #fediverse! May you make progress #today so that you can find some rest.
: The sorrow of life is more real some days than others.
: Trying out the new micro blog set up.
: Testing out the new micro blog set up.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: The Journey - Start With "Why?" Answering one question can start the journey. I recently shared a before and after picture one year apart on my social feeds. It sparked …
: The Journey - Start With "Why?" Answering one question can start the journey. I recently shared a before and after picture one year apart on my social feeds. It sparked …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Acts 17:16-34 // Unknown God This week we take a look at Paul's visit to the Areopogus in the city of Athens.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Acts 17:1-15 // He Welcomed Them This week we talk about hospitality through the story of Jason in Acts 17.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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!)
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Acts 14:8-20 // Common Grace Paul and Barnabas let us in on a little secret, God gives joy to everyone...
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Acts 14:1-7 // When the Door Closes We explore the opening verses of Acts 14 and ask, "how do we respond to conflict?"
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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.
: Acts 13:13-52 // Set Free We explore the beginning of Paul's missionary journey. Recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church, Flint, MI
: Acts 12:25-13:12 // Sent On Could Antioch be the ideal church?
: Good morning! What’s good today?
: 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?
: Learning new things is hard. I’m continuing to learn how to lift weights. I’m falling love with doing hard things.
: 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.
: When even your tobacco is orthodox… 😂😂🤷♂️
: 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 …
: If you’re into sermons, I’m posting mine here. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
: Sweet summer nights! #LifeIsGood
: 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 …
: A perfect iced coffee at my favorite coffee shop in Ypsilanti, Cafe Liv!
: 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 …
: I would love for you to join me for Tap Room Tuesday! kommunity.com/thepastor…
: “Commands assume freedom and encourage response. Addressed by commands we are trained in response-ability.” Currently reading: Run with the Horses by …
: 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
: The new micro.blog app update is niiiiice!
: Reading and enjoying a nice smoke on my patio while overlooking a freshly mown lawn. #lifeisgood
: “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 …
: “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 …
: Acts 10:1-48 // Right Between the Eyes We explore the key passage of Acts 10 and Peter's conversion.
: A ball field on a beautiful night is one of my happy places.
: 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 …
: What a beautiful day to spend on the patio of my favorite Flint Area Coffee Shop, The Station!
: If you live near Ypsilanti, MI I’d love for you to join me for Tap Room Tuesday… kty.li/fXHHN
: If you like to listen to sermons, here’s my most recent from the book of Acts. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
: 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
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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.
: I really need to be productive today. So, I’m starting with this list: Gym Emails and other communication Lunch Reading/studying Chorin’ Reward: …
: 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 …
: 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
: If you’re in the Ypsilanti area, check out Tap Room Tuesday… gettogether.community/events/32…
: Chris Stapleton is built different… That’s it. That’s the post.
: Consistency is the key. Down below 250lbs, that’s over 70lbs. Not perfect. Consistent.
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Golfing with my pops today was good for the soul. I’m so grateful for these days.
: 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 …
: 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?"
: 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 …
: The mornings are getting sunnier! I can’t wait to sit on the patio in the morning drinking coffee and reading. Soon!
: 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 …
: “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 …
: 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 …
: Scored some new vinyl today. What a beautiful album not just musically but also in physical presentation.
: “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 …
: 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.
: In August, Amy and I are participating in something called, The Mammoth March. You hike 20 miles in 8 hours. Training starts now.
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: A cold day at the ball field, wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
: 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 …
: 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?” …
: What do you consider to be the ideal length for a solo #podcast with no guests? 🎙️
: 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 …
: I am really liking using Obsidian to craft blog posts. It’s a nice interface and makes it easy to drop onto micro.blog.
: Fireside Coffee in Flint, MI for the win! This Brazilian “Sweet Yellow,” is dang good! ☕️
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: Pistons game with some of the fellas courtesy of our guy Noah (not pictured). 🏀
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: Absolutely killed my workout today! Good start to my off day.
: 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.
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Currently reading: Wondrous Encounters : Scripture for Lent by Richard Rohr 📚
: I liked this picture for the photoblog challenge with the prompt, analog.
: 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.
: Here are #3goodthings from March 17, 2023: Time with good friends Good food Crazy upsets in college sports
: Hit the gym early. Figured this was as good as any for today’s photoblog challenge. @challenges
: 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 …
: Today’s photoblog challnege is, road. My favorite road is often no road at all.
: Here are #3goodthings for March 16, 2023: Experienced two new coffee shops and they were fantastic. A day filled with quality conversations. …
: Here are #3goodthings for March 15, 2023 It was sunny today I had a great lift Bowling was an absolute riot
: Today’s photblog challenge: patience The journey toward health in whatever area demands patience.
: Wednesdays are great days because they end with bowling league and time with fantastic friends.
: March 14, 2023 #3goodthings An unreal conversation that lasted hours with a new friend. A massive incline workout. Ice cold beer. …
: Today’s photoblog challenge, horizon. One of my favorite views in Ypsi.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Come hang out with me Tuesday night! gettogether.community/events/30…
: Does anyone have a FOSS alternative for Facebook events that they like?
: 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 …
: 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.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: I have posted this week’s message, “Acts 4:23-31 - When the Bad Happens” anchor.fm/acts13/ep…
: 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.
: How about #3goodthings for March 11, 2023? We arrived home safely from Florida Naps! Quality time with my Aunt Mo @3goodthings@a.gup.pe
: Photo blogging challenge for March 11, gimcrack.
: Here are #3goodthings for March 10, 2023 A quiet gorgeous morning on the patio. Breakfast with some of my favorite people, but Libby in …
: Jumping in for the Micro Blog photoblog challenge for March. March 10: Ritual The morning coffee…
: 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. …
: One last delightful warm and sunny morning before returning to the misery that is Michigan’s March.
: One last morning in the warmth.
: #3goodthings for March 9, 2023 1. A cool morning 2. Gorgeous weather for baseball 3. A good walk
: Just running a little test post.
: March 9, 2023 March 9, 2023 The post March 9, 2023 first appeared on Daniel M Rose.
: Sitting outside on a blissfully cool morning in central Florida, reading, meditating, and drinking coffee; I’m not sure that life gets much better. …
: March 8, 2023 #3goodthings Coffee with Amy Conversations with E The dinner conversation with Amy, E, Dennis, and Jeanne @3goodthings@a.gup.pe
: This one kicked my butt. #challenge
: 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 …
: 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…
: 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 …
: March 7, 2023 #3goodthings A quiet morning reading Scripture, Wendell Berry, Richard Rohr, and TS Eliot Watched some good baseball Wings! …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: March 4,2023 #3goodthings Morning coffee on the patio Staying on schedule with eating even on vacation Perfect weather @3goodthings@a.gup.pe
: Currently reading: The World-Ending Fire by Wendell Berry 📚
: Sitting outdoors and enjoying a cuppa, a good read, fresh air, and sunshine may be my favorite way to start a day. #goodlife #emptynest
: 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 …
: This is what it’s all about.
: That morning coffee hits different when you’ve been driving all night! #baseballparents
: 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 …
: I’m intrigued by indieweb rsvp. But, I’m missing how to create an event. Where does one do that?
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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, …
: 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, …
: A well deserved nitro cold brew with some heavy cream at my favorite coffee shop, Cafe Liv in Ypsilanti, MI.
: Self-care includes doing things that make you feel tired and sore and gross.
: 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! …
: #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 …
: Finished reading: Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines That Shape the Church for Mission by David E. Fitch 📚
: Currently reading: The Acts of the Apostles by JG Dunn 📚
: Currently reading: The Wisdom Pattern by Richard Rohr 📚
: The Red Wings are buzzing tonight! They are playing with some urgency in Ottawa. #LGRW
: #3GoodThings February 27, 2023 A quiet day of reading, writing, and processing A good day of eating healthy Rediscovered the music of Parliament …
: I’m following all the #baseball micro.blog users I can. ⚾️
: 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
: On Tuesday nights I host a gathering of intentional conversation, Tap Room Tuesdays. Join me! Details are here: danielmrose.com/events/ta…
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: Jordan Walker is that guy. #cardinals
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Huge Red Wings game tonight. Two points back with four games in hand. I have become a believer! #lgrw #hockey
: What steps have you taken to move beyond dualistic thinking toward a more wholistic perspective that is rooted in grace?
: I’ve never really been all that into posting my sermons online. But, here we are. You can find them at Acts 13 Network.
: Socrates is quoted as saying, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Let’s make life worth living!
: 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 …
: 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.
: Acts 2:1-41 - Ready or Not What happens when God shows up?
: 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?
: Acts 1:1-11 - The Story of People We begin our study of the Book of Acts.
: The Acts 13 Network (Trailer)
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Patience Patience is hard work. It demands an expectancy and an effort that brings about change and transformation.
: Patience Patience is hard work. It demands an expectancy and an effort that brings about change and transformation.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: I'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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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," …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Just Don'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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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, …
: You Ain'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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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! …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: They Didn'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, …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Thief Colossians 3:5-11And that means killing off everything connected with that way of death: sexual promiscuity, impurity, lust, doing whatever you feel …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: You Can'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 …
: 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 …
: 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; …
: 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 …
: Y'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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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! …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: What'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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Engage... The Spiritual Practices of Engagement Spiritual practice is about preparing us to #LoveWell. These practices include practices of abstinence and …
: Engage… The Spiritual Practices of EngagementSpiritual practice is about preparing us to . These practices include practices of abstinence and practices of …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Spiritual Practice Part 4: The Thing About Time I take a few minutes and discuss the importance of time for spiritual growth.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Spiritual Practice 3: Truth Of The Matter Dan discusses the role that truth plays in our spiritual practice and growth.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Spiritual Practice Part 2 In this week’s episode I discuss the role of grace in spiritual practice.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Grace, Grace The Foundation of Spiritual PracticeWhen we start talking about spiritual practice, spiritual growth, and the like some folks begin to sweat. They …
: 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.” - …
: 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. …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: Romans Part 7: No Condemnation Dan spends some time unpacking Romans 8:1-17 and its connection to a Romans 12:3-8.
: Subscribe Sometimes we miss stuff on social media. Rarely do we miss an email. If you want to be alerted when I post, please subscribe!
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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? …
: 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 …
: 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: …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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: …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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?" …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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?” …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: “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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: “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 …
: 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 …
: 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.” …
: 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. …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: “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 …
: The Rev Blogcast: Why Carry A Cross? Episode 20https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/17d0568
: 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. …
: The Rev Blogcast: Why Communion? Episode 19https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/16a2c04
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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
: 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 …
: The Rev Blogcast: Why Church? Episode 17Why do I stay connected to the church? https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/149216c
: The Rev Blogcast: Why Pray? Episode 16https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/14463c0
: The Rev Blogcast: Why The Bible Episode 15https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/130f77c
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: The Rev Blogcast: Two Thoughts, One Episode Episode 14https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/102a160
: 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 …
: The Rev Blogcast: It’s The Same Episode 13https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/1006134
: 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 …
: 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 …
: The Rev Blogcast: Who Do You Represent? Episode 12https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f98eb8
: 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 …
: The Rev Blogcast: I Promise… Episode 11https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f59a38
: 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 …
: The Rev Blogcast: Your Kingdom Come Episode 10https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f33040
: 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 …
: The Rev Blogcast: Holy Be Your Name Episode 9Photo by Alphacolor 13 on Unsplashhttps://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f15fcc
: 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, …
: The Rev Blogcast: Jesus Is Not A Sales Pitch Episode 8https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/eff86c
: The Rev Blogcast: Don’t Be Crusty Episode 7https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/ed9c84
: The Rev Blogcast: Where is God? Episode 6https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/eaf40c
: The Rev Blogcast: What Good is Theology? Episode 5https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e988c4
: The Rev Blogcast: How Do You Do It? Episode 4https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e8d320
: The Rev Blogcast: #Me Too Episode 3https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e84cc0
: The Rev Blogcast: This All Sucks Episode 2https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e84a04
: The Rev Blogcast: Flex and Obey Episode 1https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e838d4
: 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.” …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: #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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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?” …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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: …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Revive Us! Photo by Annie SprattIn the United States there is a phenomenon within some Christian traditions to hold “revivals.” These revivals are usually …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: “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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Commitment. from The Subversive Journey https://danielmrose.com/2016/08/11/commitment/ via IFTTT
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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.
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Sunday Thought If you desire what is right, then you can have all you want. Matthew 6:33
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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.” …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Leadership As Influence | Catalyst contentLeadership As InfluenceBy Charles LeeLeadership is often defined as influence.In my opinion, everyone possesses the ability to “influence” or …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 . …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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? …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: When You’re Here, You’re Family [powerpress]
: Incarnation [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-101226-reduced.mp3[/podcast]
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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) …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: The Greatest Love Story [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-101031-reduced.mp3[/podcast]
: 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 …
: The Rest of the Story [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-101024-reduced-64kbps.mp3[/podcast]
: Psalm 136:1–9 — Creation, Worship, Mission [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-101017-reduced.mp3[/podcast]
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Silence is Golden [caption id=“attachment_983” align=“alignleft” width=“288” caption=“I love that saying!”] [/caption] I have been conspicuously absent in writing …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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.” …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Coming Apart at the Seams: Hebrews 4:14–5:4 [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-100328-reduced.mp3[/podcast]
: 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.” …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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! …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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]
: 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]
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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: …
: 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 …
: Equipping People in their Faith Journey My latest sermon: [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-100124-reduced.mp3[/podcast]
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: “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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: The Kingdom Part 2 My latest sermon: [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/100103-Reduced.mp3[/podcast]
: The Kingdom Part 1 My latest sermon: [podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-091227.mp3[/podcast]
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: Connector Churches I read this today and thought that the nine traits listed in Ed’s book are really insightful. What do you think? …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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]
: 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 …
: 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.
: 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. …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: >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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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, …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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. …