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The #OldGal thought she had today won, alas, she did not.

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Rough day for the #OldGal and I with matching 5s.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth lead people in prayer using lines from Pulp Fiction, apparently, …

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A sweep of the Royals is always fantastic!

FIVE WINS IN A ROW ‼️

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Baseball is fun. Bless you boys! #RepDetroit

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This Tigers team is a fun watch.

Also? CF Javy Baez must be protected at all costs.

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Promises kept. Boundaries broken. On Jackie Robinson Day we remember a man whose importance …

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The #OldGal could not quite hang today.

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: Revelation 10 - Following the Lamb: Hope, Harvest, and the Gospel in Revelation 14

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A reflection on Revelation 14:1–20

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The #OldGal manages a tie today. I think she feels pretty …

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The sitting President of the United States posted this picture. He claimed today in public …

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The #OldGal came up just short today, like the Red Wings and …

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Amos wasn’t a prophet. He was a shepherd and a fig tree pruner.

God sent him to tell his …

: Mandate of Mishpat - When God Turns the Mirror Around

An Introduction to Amos A sermon series on the Prophet Amos — Week 1

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Good morning! Victory is ours today #YoungPups…

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This interview with Ben Sasse is remarkable. I think it is worth an hour of your time. How Ben Sasse …

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“A good reputation is acquired by many actions; and can be lost by one. Be upon your guard, …

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I’ve launched a community for faith discussions on piefeed.com, you can follow the community …

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“In normal life we hardly realize how much more we receive than we give, and life cannot be rich …

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I begin preaching Amos Sunday! The trepidation is real. This is not going to be a lighthearted or …

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Happy Rex Manning Day to all who celebrate!

: Dragons, Monsters, and the Powers Behind the Curtain

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A Study in Revelation 13


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The more I reflect on the events of yesterday, the more disheartened I have become that so many …

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When any world leader proclaims the death of a civilization, it is reprehensible. To so callously …

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: The Stories Are True: A Resurrection Sunday Reflection

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My dearest colleagues, today as you preach, do not mock those who are present for their annual time …

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Christ is risen!

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The #OldGal struggled today. I think we might have a dog pile, …

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I just love Tigers Opening Day! Bless you boys!

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Ball Park all beef bun length hot dogs have been purchased. The Better Made chips have been …

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Happy #OpeningDay to all who celebrate! #RepDetroit #AlwaysATiger ⚾️

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It took a 2, but I finally beat the #OldGal!

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I want to start so many replies with, “Well actually…” Instead, I just don’t reply. Does this mean I …

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"Action produces information. If you're unsure of what to do, just do anything, even if it's the …

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“Close friends are truly life’s treasures. “Sometimes they know us better than we know …

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What is Maundy Thursday? 🍿

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The current situation. 🤣

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The temptation to make every post promotional, is real. I hate that about me and that this has …

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Tonight begins a series of gatherings that culminate in the celebration of the resurrection of …

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The #OldGal clobbered me today!

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: Beyond Sunday School - Behid the Cosmic Curtain

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It’s Tuesday of Holy Week. I can’t remember the last time that I actually felt a bit …

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The #OldGal fell short today with a 5!

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: Glory Upside Down: A Palm Sunday Reflection

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Today is Palm Sunday—our annual …

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Palm Sunday is our annual reminder that the kingdom is not brought through power over but through …

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I got the #OldGal today!

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The #OldGal pulls out par and we tie again!

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Big day in the Mitten: Michigan hockey, Michigan basketball, Michigan State basketball, Red Wings, …

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The Detroit Tigers are fun today! #MLB

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The #OldGal pulled off the tie today, apparently with some …

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I have updated my fediverse handle on mirco.blog to reflect my website. If you’re following me …

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Happy #OpeningDay Detroit Tigers fans! For the next few months we will get to enjoy the joys, the …

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Why work inside when you can work outside? Spring is apparently here!

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Yesterday I officiated the funeral for a 96 year old saint. He was one of those men whose public and …

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I was off this morning. Just one of those days where everything was a bit off from announcements, to …

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The Inkwell Mac App is so pretty! Well done @manton! Now, I need to commit to adding feeds. I wish …

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Happy new year! The links are open and the golf balls are being lost and found.

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My first season of The Pastor Next Door is complete. You can check out each episode here: …

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I read this quote by Sarah Bessey and it resonated:

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A Rule of Life isn’t about spiritual perfection.

It’s about creating rhythms you can …

: 1.6 A Rule of Life for Ordinary People 🎙️

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A Rule of Life isn’t about rigid structure or spiritual perfection—it’s about creating a simple, …

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Thank you World Baseball Classic, that was awesome.

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Sweet as honey. Bitter in the stomach.

John eats a scroll. The two witnesses die and rise. The …

: Revelation 7 - Sweet as Honey, Bitter in the Stomach

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We often ask “Who is my neighbor?” because we’re looking for a boundary—a limit on …

: Parables for the Long Way Home - Beyond the Catchphrase

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Currently reading: Simply Good News Why the Gospel Is News and What Makes It Good by N. T. Wright 📚 …

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Finished reading: The Strength of the Few by James Islington 📚

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Bums in seats at the best barn in the nation. Go Blue! 🏒

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Spiritual fatigue isn’t a sign of failure; it’s a sign you’re human.

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: 1.5 Recovery - Rest, Burnout, and the Grace to Begin Again

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I get to see the Michigan hockey team play in the B1G tournament tonight courtesy of …

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The prophetic voice moves through anger and ends in a hope oriented lament.

: Revelation 6 - Navigating the Storm

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Pastors, let us remember that the grift from the right and from left are equally damaging. Both …

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Currently reading: Yumi and the Nightmare Painter A Cosmere Novel by Brandon Sanderson 📚

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That moment when you realize that you didn’t turn on the mic for your last recording and got a …

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The defense being played by Team USA in the WBC is unreal.

These guys are laying out for everything. …

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Finished reading: The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson …

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I am very excited about this addition to the micro.blog suite! The potential is pretty great. …

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I am preparing to preach Amos after Easter. I’ve never more excited or intimidated to preach a text.

: The Loving Father's Wide Grace

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Amy and I are enjoying our brief get away to Iowa City to spend some time with Ethan. We hiked …

: 1.4 Flexibility - Faith that Bends Without Breaking

About This Episode

In this episode, I’m digging into something I’ve been thinking a lot about in …

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I’ve preached the Parable of the Sower more times than I can count.

Turns out I’d been getting it …

: Parables for the Long Way Home - Mow the Yard, Miss the Point

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A couple of years ago, I made a …

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Oh man, @manton, I am loving Inkwell!

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Psalm 120 really speaks today.

I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me.

Save me, LORD, …

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Did you know that as an adult you can choose to have breakfast food for any meal of the day?

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I am not an expert on politics. I am not an expert on war.

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I am preaching the parable of the sower Sunday. I am wrestling with how to avoid the moralistic, …

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Being able to sit on the patio feeling the sun on your face and not be freezing is joy giving. I’m …

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“The deeper our faith, the more doubt we must endure; the deeper our hope, the more prone we are to …

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Another super slick feature of Micro.blog? When you host your podcast there, it creates an autoMAGIC …

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Thursdays have become one of my favorite days of the week. I spend them in a town where I get to be …

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I am currently reading: Dominion by Tom Holland 📚

Spent some with this one today. Seeing the …

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I started reading: The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson …

: 1.3 Strength - Practices that Build Resilience

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Most of spiritual growth happens where no one is watching.

In this episode, we explore how God …

: Parables for the Long Way Home - The Scandal of Generous Grace

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Fun night out! Dinner ar Miller’s in Dearborn followed by hanging out at Calihan Hall to see our guy …

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I started reading: The Strength of the Few by James Islington 📚

Diving in to the second hierarchy …

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Finished reading: The Sunlit Man by Brandon Sanderson 📚

Such a fun read! It was great to see what …

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Finished reading: The Lost Metal: A Mistborn Novel (Mistborn, 7) by Brandon Sanderson 📚

I can …

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Do you ever bump into a quote that just resonates for you? I bumped into this one by David Foster …

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The pain of death is real. Ash Wednesday is a reminder of that truth.

I long for this day…

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The stark reality of Ash Wednesday weighs a bit heavier today.

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My new podcast is publishing on multiple platforms. You might be encouraged by it. You might not be. …

: Revelation 5 - Horses and Robes

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Currently reading: The Lost Metal: A Mistborn Novel (Mistborn, 7) by Brandon Sanderson 📚

”What’s …

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You know you are from Michigan when 45° feels wonderfully warm and you choose to sit outside …

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I started reading: Fight Like Jesus by Jason Porterfield 📚

A friend is hosting a weekly discussion …

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Tomorrow at Tap Room we are discussing nationalism, not just the Christian variant. This description …

: God's Kingdom Come - The Joy of the Kingdom

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Watched: Shrinking S3E3, D-Day 🍿

“You can get through this on your own. But remember this, you don’t …

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The podcast picked up a couple listens. It’s a start.

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“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any …

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I keep seeing people clamoring for a social media that is not owned and controlled by big tech. I …

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Finished reading: Humanism from the Heart by Steve Ghikadis, B.A., BEd 📚

This was a really …

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It’s joy inducing to see all the baseball pictures in my feed.

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This work is not about tweaking personalities or winning power struggles. It is about creating the …

: Revelation 4 - A Glimpse into the Throne Room

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The new full screen posting interface from @manton and micro.blog is so nice!

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Had a great workout this morning to start the week!

: God's Kingdom Come - The Scandalous Guest List

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Currently reading: The Sunlit Man by Brandon Sanderson 📚

Starting a new stand alone tonight. The …

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Finished reading: The Will of the Many by James Islington 📚

This book read like Red Rising meets …

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Currently reading: The Lost Metal: A Mistborn Novel (Mistborn, 7) by Brandon Sanderson 📚

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Finished reading: The Bands of Mourning: A Mistborn Novel (Mistborn, 6) by Brandon Sanderson 📚 …

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I’m thankful for the collegial and kind debate that has been happening at the 187th Stated …

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“Christianity stands or falls with its revolutionary protest against violence, arbitrariness and …

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Spiritual fitness isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about forming a faith that can actually …

: 1.1 What Is Spiritual Fitness?

A new season of The Pastor Next Door is live.

Season 1 begins with a simple question: What do we …

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In the Kingdom, success isn’t the “Triple Bs”—Butts, Bucks, and Buildings. Jesus …

: Revelation 3 - The Last Four Churches

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A good friend purchases this book for me. I am looking forward to diving in!

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: The Sword and the Living Sacrifice - Why Romans 13 is Not About Blind Obedience

In light of recent events in Minnesota and elsewhere regarding the work of Immigration and Customs …

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This is a well written article on Christian Nationalism and the need for a resurgence of spiritual …

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God’s kingdom doesn’t arrive loud or large. Jesus says it begins like a mustard seed, like yeast in …

: God's Kingdom Come - The Kingdom That Grows Small

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I think that Chuck DeGroat has written a very important piece that pastors, especially, need to read …

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Absolutely true. I know I’ve hit on a Kingdom message when people who are on the political right and …

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De-humanizing people, making them objects of hatred, leads to atrocities.

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I appreciate this approach so much. I am grateful to have my content hosted here. …

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“To simplify before you understand the details is ignorance.

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My friend and colleague, Meiko Seymour, writes beautifully on lament. …

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I will be writing some thoughts on Romans 13 at the beginning of next week. I keep seeing it quoted …

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It is remarkable to be able to come to a place like this to rest. I am beyond grateful for this …

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It’s really frustrating when you have a point that you want to make in a sermon but the text …

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That moment it clicks that the Kingdom of Heaven and hypocrisy of the Pharisees are both illustrated …

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I asked my congregation to consider a simple question this week, “Which beatitude do you think no …

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I am convinced the way of Jesus demands us to see one another as image bearers. When we de-humanize …

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Currently reading: The Will of the Many by James Islington 📚

After one chapter, I can already tell …

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Finished reading: Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson 📚

Another fun tale in the Cosmere. I really …

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A very helpful episode that lends insight and understanding to the events playing out in Minnesota …

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“Dan, why aren’t you posting on Facebook about the current political issues? You have a …

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When little bro flies in on the same plane you’re about to leave on…

: God's Kingdom Come - God's Kingdom Reorders Our Lives

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I recommend this podcast episode to you for a thoughtful reflection on the first year of the Trump …

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The Tigers hosted their faith night tonight at the Priority Club at Comerica Park. It was really …

: 0.2 - Brittle Faith to Enduring Faith

What if the cracking of your faith isn’t a failure—but an invitation?

Many of us were given a …

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Ugh. I just recorded a new episode and the recording somehow stopped half way in.

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I just picked up two pounds of fresh ground Portland in the 90s from Roos Roast in Ann Arbor, the …

: Revelation 2 - The First Three Churches

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I love the reality that receiving the kingdom is rooted totally and unequivocally in grace through …

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Grace doesn’t come to those who strive harder—it comes to those who let go. In this message, we …

: God's Kingdom Come - The Kingdom Received

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Amy and I are watching Scandal and it’s fascinating to think about it in contrast to The West Wing. …

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I’ve been fighting a bit of a cold. I hit my lifts but this week. But, I slipped my cardio Tuesday …

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I have been thinking a lot about my online engagement. We live in a time where there is much to say …

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The best way to keep up with what I’m writing and creating this year is by subscribing at my …

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This is the best book I read last year. What was the best book you read?

Finished reading: Slow …

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Now that Micro.blog will allow long videos, I’m considering recording my podcast in video format and …

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The debut episode of The Pastor Next Door has been uploaded!

You can subscribe anywhere you get your …

: 0.1 — Grace Is the Environment Where Growth Happens

Welcome to The Pastor Next Door.

This is Season 0, Episode 1—the beginning of a small, slow, …

: Revelation 1 - Seeing the Voice of the Risen Christ

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New Video Store Podcast by @retroist@mastodon.social

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I have a quick question for the pastors out there, what do you do on your day off?

I typically take …

: God's Kingdom Come - God's Kingdom Comes Near

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I have a ten day streak for journaling. I am not a journal-er. I am trying to become a journal-er. …

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…and the house is empty, again.

We surely did enjoy every minute of having Ethan and Libby …

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"You can't make time go faster or success come sooner. The only thing you can control is the next …

: The Pastor Next Door Trailer

What if you had a pastor living next door? Not someone with all the answers— but someone willing to …

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I’m working on this new series of messages focusing on God’s Kingdom Come. It’s so formative for me. …

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Finished reading: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson 📚

This was one the most fun reads! Can’t …

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Currently reading: Dominion by Tom Holland 📚

As I work my way through this work, I am struck by the …

: An Introduction to Revelation

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Revelation …

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Finished reading: Calamity by Brandon Sanderson 📚

Another fun read from Sanderson! Such an …

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If you live in the Ypsilanti/AnnArbor area, you’re invited tomorrow night for Tap Room Tuesday. We …

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Today we celebrated our nephew Kyle marrying Lindsey. It was the culmination of an amazing weekend …

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Knocked out my “Long Easy Run” for the week. I did a 5 minute warm up at 3.5 mph. Jogged 40 minutes …

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“New goals don’t deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, …

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2026’s fist lift is in the books. Can I lift 2,000,000 pounds this year?

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Do you need something to start your year that is beautiful and hope-filled? Nancy French talking …

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As we enter into a new year, what is one hope, one wish, and one dream that you have?

A hope is …

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Watched: Avatar: Fire and Ash 🍿

E and I saw this yesterday and it was an absolute blast! I enjoyed …

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Currently reading: Revelation for Everyone by N.T. Wright 📚

Sharpening up my Revelation …

: Year in books for 2025

Here are the books I finished reading in 2025.

FirefightThe Hero of AgesThe Well of AscensionSteelheartMistbornSlow TheologyThe Virtue of DialogueJesus and the PowersWords of RadianceThe T.s. Eliot Collection15 New Testament Words of LifeThe Bonhoeffer ReaderThe Space TrilogyOathbringerThe Tears of ThingsReckoning with PowerInfinity Blade

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It was great to finish the year with a good lift. Finishing strong!

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One of the things that I have appreciated over the years is the Revised Common Lectionary Daily …

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Finished reading: Firefight by Brandon Sanderson 📚

Another really fun read from Sanderson. A very …

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Solid year in the gym!

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Devoted

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We have come to …

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Finished reading: The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson 📚 Now, I need to get onto the next one! My …

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Today marks the Nativity of the Lord II on the liturgical calendar. Here are the readings…

Isaiah …

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Merry Christmas!

We are reminded today that the kingdom of God breaks into the world not by might …

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I am grateful for last night and our Christmas Eve gathering. It was wonderful to simply sing and …

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Today is the Nativity of the Lord on the liturgical calendar. Here are the readings on this last day …

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Happy Christmas Adam to you all! If you celebrate, may your traditional meal of ribs be delicious. …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Grounded

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Can you believe Christmas is Thursday? Well, here some of the final readings for this Advent…

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: Advent and the Sign of Compassionate Grace

Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or …

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The readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent…

Advent Readings

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It turns out if you forget your phone at home that you:

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My #whamageddon2025 run ended in the most epic way possible last night. My guy, the Beard had the …

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If you use micro.blog to write long form posts, may I commend to you @obsidian.md. The ability to …

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Today’s Advent readings…

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:18-22; Galatians 4:1-7

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"Reflection requires stillness.

One cost of rushing from thing to thing is that you lose the space …

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Multiple times today I have found myself absolutely stopped in my tracks with gratitude for the …

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Today was a breakthrough on the treadmill. I ran a full 5K at 5.6 (10:42/mi) pace. Next up, 5.7!

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Today’s Advent readings…

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:1-17; Galatians 3:23-29

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I just turned off notifications for my social apps. I am going to try and get control of my app …

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The ride is in the shop for some maintenance. Excuse to skip the workout? Nope.

Body weight workout …

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Weigh in Wednesday!

9/22/2025 - 259.9 12/10/205 - 243.8 12/17/2025 - 246.7

Total loss - 13.2 lbs …

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Tuesday nights a group of misfits gather to talk about things that matter. Each year we have a gift …

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Today’s Advent readings…

Psalm 42; Zechariah 8:1-17; Matthew 8:14-17, 28-34

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I am preaching from Colossians 3:18-4:1 this coming Sunday. It’s one of those passages in our …

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A good coffee shop playlist cannot be overestimated! I will put The Station Coffee Shop’s …

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Today’s Advent readings…

Anytime you see Ezekiel and Jude, buckle up…

Psalm 42; Ezekiel 47:1-12; …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Yielded

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: Until Joy Overtakes Us - Being the Answer to "Your Kingdom Come"

The end of last week got away from me, and so, I didn’t write up this reflection on time. I …

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Today’s Advent readings…

Psalm 42; Isaiah 29:17-24; Acts 5:12-16

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I was intending to be sitting at a Starbucks while my car was being worked on. Due to circumstances …

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A non-scale victory today: I woke up feeling kind of “meh.” I was just a bit off. It …

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Today’s Advent readings for those of you following along.

Psalm 146:5-10; Ruth 4:13-17; 2 Peter …

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"When things don't go well it's easy to wonder, "Why me?" It's easy to point fingers. It's easy to …

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The new micro.blog mobile update is excellent! Well done @manton and team! 🙌👏

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Good morning to you! Here are today’s #Advent2025 readings:

Psalm 146:5-10; Ruth 1:6-18; 2 Peter …

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I have played with all the browsers and email clients and calendar clients. I have concluded that …

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Every day as I peruse my social feeds, I am confronted by the failure of the church, and us pastors …

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Weigh in Wednesday!

9/22/2025 - 259.9 12/10/2025 - 243.8

Total loss - 16.1 lbs

Need to lose to reach …

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Today’s #Advent2025 readings if you’re following along:

Psalm 21; Genesis 15:1-18; Matthew 12:33-37 …

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My workout schedule is lifting M, W, F; cardio T, Th, Sa; rest on Sunday.

Today, I didn’t want to …

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Today’s #Advent2025 readings, if you’re following along…

Psalm 21; Isaiah 41:14-20; Romans 15:14-21 …

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If you’re in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area, come on out to Tap Room tonight for a special “Ask Me …

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It is so refreshing to simply listen to music and read some non-fiction after a full Sunday. …

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Today’s #Advent2025 readings if you’re following along:

Psalm 21; Isaiah 24:1-16a; 1 Thessalonians …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Put on Love

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: Advent Reflections - Justice, Hope, and Becoming Like Christ

I think one of my enduring memories of Advent as a child is the Advent calendar. I don’t recall us …

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The readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, if you’re reading along…

Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, …

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If you’re reading along, here are today’s readings for #Advent2025…

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Isaiah …

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Good morning! Here are today’s #Advent2025 readings if you’re following along:

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; …

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Who else is playing?

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It is so peaceful.

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The problem with playing the “Last Christmas” game is that you can’t watch a single video. You never …

: Tap Room Tuesdays Donations

Each year the community that we call, Tap Room Tuesdays picks a local organization to support at the …

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Weigh in Wednesday!

9/22/2025 - 259.9 12/3/2025 - 243.2

Total loss - 16.7 lbs

Need to lose to reach …

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Today’s Advent readings:

Psalm 124; Isaiah 54:1-10; Matthew 24:23-35

#Advent2025

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The house looks so pretty tonight. I pinch myself often that we get to live here. So very grateful.

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If you are following along with the daily Advent readings here are the ones for today:

Psalm 124; …

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I listened to this podcast episode today about the liturgical calendar. I grew up in a church that …

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As we walk through Advent, I thought it might be helpful to share the daily passages to read during …

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Watched: Landman S2E2, Sins of the Father 🍿

The conversation between father and son in this episode …

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I think I am going to try and create a custom landing page for The Pastor Next Door. Do you think …

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Finished reading: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson 📚

The second book of the Mistborn …

: Advent Begins - A Season of Longing

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I am grateful for time spent with family.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Hey @OldTallGuy@universeodon.com, I hope your Packers play good enough to keep the game interesting …

: Lives Hidden With Christ

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Monday lift on lock. #195by50

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There are few episodes of television that have left me in tears. This one makes we weep every time, …

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Some days at the gym are stupid hard.

Some days is today.

Nevertheless, press on.

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“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” - Simone Weil

I think of this …

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Overnight oats?

Shockingly good.

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I’m doing my annual re-watch of Lord of the Rings. Am I assingning characters to my buddies in the …

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“It is good to celebrate a simple life.” - Bilbo Baggins

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I’m convinced if we were more curious, we would be more kind. #BeCurious

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Weigh in Wednesday: September 22, 2025 - 259.9 November 19, 2025 - 244.3

One week loss: .3 Net loss: …

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3 miles non-stop! Let’s go!

Check out my run on Strava. www.strava.com/activitie…

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I don’t care what the topic or issue is but I am becoming convinced that those who are absolutely …

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I’m convinced the most important workout of the week is the one for the day of the week it is. …

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This is fascinating stuff put together by @ayjay on Dorothy L Sayers and W.H. Auden in their …

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I just saw the new Studio plan from Micro.Blog…

Color me very interested…

: Lives Hidden with Christ - Appearance

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How do …

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I collect social accounts to follow like some people collect baseball cards. I think this afternoon …

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I just got this in the mail today! I am excited to dive in. It promises to be one of the better …

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A perfect fall day in Michigan!

The 18th fairway of PineView Golf Course.

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“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.” - Virginia Woolf

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I just finished this series and it was fantastic. It feels like the Tech version of Scrubs. I …

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The photos of the Northern Lights in the Micro Blog discover feed are stunning!

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I ran across this quote in my reading today and it really struck me:

“Let us, since we are …

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It’s sunny and 50° today. I thought I might try and sneak out for some golf, but that wind from the …

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Who is hosting their podcast here on Micro? What have you learned? What do you wish you knew when …

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On my cardio days, I sit in my car in the parking lot of the gym and ask myself, “Can’t I just lift …

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The sun is breaking through the grey November sky! How pleasant that is!

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Reality

You can listen to the full audio of this message here: Lives Hidden With Christ - Reality How do we …

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This was a fun read! It kind of felt like reading source material for The Boys, but skipping some …

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It boggles my mind that people still post Onion articles as though they are real and legitimately …

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Saturday morning walks with Amy are the best. 🥾

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Tomorrow night things are going to be a little different at The Acts 13 Network gathering. We will …

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Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor folks, do you have a running shoe store you like? I need some new running …

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“Everyone has the will to win. Not everyone has the will to prepare.” - Bobby Knight

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I got some new art that was created by ghostlygideon! They are thoughtful pieces. The first is, “The …

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November golf in Michigan just hits different. What a life I get to live.

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Resisting the temptation to hate, requires the courage to be kind.

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This quote by Otis Moss Jr, a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr,

“Let it be forever …

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After Sundays, I would very much like to simply stay in bed all day. During the warm weather, my …

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Gratitude is something that gets lost in the shuffle. It’s an experience beyond thankfulness. …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Forgiven

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Last week, we …

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Finished reading: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson 📚

This was another fun read in the Cosmere! I am …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Fullness

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I have a simple, yet …

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This Tuesday, Tap Room Tuesday kicks off our new series on “Wealth, Work & Economic Justice” by …

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Currently reading: Dominion by Tom Holland 📚

I just finished the preface. Let me tell you, I think …

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Today I get to host and help celebrate a successful completion of a grant that a local youth …

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One more test for @ozzy@agora.cafe

@wordle@olio.cafe

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I’m running a little test for @ozzy@agora.cafe

Wordle fun? !wordle@olio.cafe

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For those of you politically engaged, I would encourage you to post solutions to the problems that …

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Finished reading: Slow Theology by A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta📚

This is one of the best books …

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Yesterday was one of those super fun Saturdays that you only get in the Fall:

Run: ✅

Mow: ✅

Chili: 🤤 …

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As I have been processing the loss of SNAP benefits for those who are in great need I am struck by …

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I am pretty excited about the day of sportsball:

Now: Newcastle v Fulham (Howay the lads!)

Noon: …

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Saturday morning “run”. It’s getting better but still not where I want to be. Better than Thursday! …

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Currently reading: Slow Theology by A. J. Swoboda 📚

This book! Whew.

“Few things shape us more than …

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Today’s lift was great! Barbell should press might now have become my least lift. 😮‍💨 #195by50

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I had an impromptu conversation with a friend about content creation this morning. It was insightful …

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Today was a cardio day. It was tough today. I couldn’t accomplish my goal of three miles jogging. …

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Today’s breakfast, while not high in protein was so tasty! #195by50

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Is there a value to communicating the good way? I don’t know how to communicate what I’m getting at …

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As a pastor I get a ton of ads coming across my feeds for “church leadership and growth”. As a …

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September 22, 2025 - 259.9 October 13, 2025 - 248.5 October 20, 2025 - 248.2

This week I learned …

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The Monday lift is done! 💪

Lifting summary

Me

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Forgiveness, not revenge. That’s not the world’s basic math.

To withstand the storms, …

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The Red Wings appear to be legit. I am getting excited! #LGRW

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The kids are going to be alright! The Finnie goal was beautiful. #LGRW 🏒

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Rooted

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We continue our series in …

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Today we hosted our first seminar on mental health and well-being, “The Art of Being - Living …

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This afternoon and evening I am getting to witness my wife, Amy, in her element. The congregation …

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Paul got crystal clear in Colossians 2:1-5, giving us the defense against “fine-sounding …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - The Goal

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Lift day! It was properly difficult and pretty darn fun! #195by50

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Cardio Day: ✅

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September 22, 2025 - 259.9

October 13, 2025 - 248.5

On the way to One-der Land!

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Monday lift!

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It doesn’t happen very often, but I scored a perfect week on the Washington Times Keyword…

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I enjoyed every minute and every step of this walk today. #195by50

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Regardless of the outcome, what a baseball game. What a series.

Everything that is beautiful about …

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Got after it this morning! 💪 #195by50

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Tonight, Amy and I went out for dinner at Bellflower in Downtown Ypsilanti. The food, ambience, and …

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Currently reading: Slow Theology by A. J. Swoboda 📚

This might be the single most challenging book …

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Cardio day! I am beginning to like it! #195by50

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I am fascinated at watching how my body responds to different food.

For example, I was under my …

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Currently reading: Slow Theology by A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta 📚

I just read this: “To pursue …

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Wednesday lift 💪💪

#195by50

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Cardio Day and a PR ✅

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Cardio Day and a PR ✅

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September 22, 2025: 259.9 September 29, 2025: 254.3 October 6, 2025: 250.7

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These have been two of the best baseball games I’ve ever seen. It’s going to be fun having these …

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Good grief.

Baseball, man.

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: Lives Hidden With Christ - The Mystery

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In our …

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The thing I love about Saturdays in the fall are the friends that rotate in and through the house …

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I hit my workout goals this week!

I lifted Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Cardio days on Tuesday, …

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Another good non-scale victory today. It would have been really easy to skip this morning. I didn’t. …

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Calorie goal: ✅ Protein goal: 🚫 Fiber goal: 🚫 Workout: ✅ Tigers beat Ohio: ✅

All in all a good day. …

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I just grabbed my guy, Justin Belt’s new book, Purpose in the Pause. I am excited to read it …

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Cardio Day!

Ran 3 miles non stop today. A huge NSV for me!

I am going to be able to do a Park Run …

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October 1 was a strong day. Hit all the goals today.

The dinner I made tonight was so good! 93/7 …

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A good friend shared with me the idea of “NSV.”

It stands for “non-scale victories.”

The NSV today: …

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I was watching the Tigers game.

They started losing.

I switched to listening to the Tigers game. …

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On a day I didn’t want to be here, it still got done. I feel great now that the lift is over. It was …

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The gym didn’t sound fun today.

I am sore.

Doesn’t matter.

Here I am.

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Someone needs to wake up that guy from Green Day…

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Cardio day is the worst. Cardio day is done. #195by50

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Today was tricky, I didn’t have my usual breakfast. I was going to miss my protein goal. So, I ended …

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I think I might start podcasting again. I’m considering a lot of different ideas. But, the one that …

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9/22 259.9 9/29 254.3 (average weight from Monday to Monday)

After my lift today, I unlocked the 5 …

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Hanging out at the University of Iowa for a football Saturday was fantastic! Loved spending the day …

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I keep getting subscribers on Substack. Perhaps I need to start cross publishing again? 🧐

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It was sure fun hanging with Ethan and Paige tonight in Iowa City! Can’t wait for tomorrow, Iowa vs …

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Traveled to Iowa today to visit E. Missed the protein goal, was a bit over on calories.

Tomorrow …

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If we claim to walk in the way of Jesus we are precluded from mocking those that appear to us as …

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I didn’t want to go to the gym today. I did anyway. Fitness is not a destination, it’s a journey. …

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A principle I am learning to embrace:

"When determining the size or complexity of a new habit ask …

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Another day of hitting my macro goals.

I have figured out a fiber hack: Aunt Millie’s 5 Seed Low …

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Oh my, I just set up micro blog as a web app on my phone and it’s so slick. 10/10 recommend.

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When you walk and play 18 holes of golf, you get a nice bit of exercise. Ditch the golf cart fam …

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Calorie goal: ✅

Protein goal: ✅

Fiber goal: ✅

Workout: ✅

Dinner was pizza and I still hit my goals. …

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I have been listening to the Black Pumas this afternoon and dang…

If you’re looking for some good …

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Finished reading: The Virtue of Dialogue by C. CHRISTOPHER. SMITH 📚

A fantastic short read on the …

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I am just beginning: Slow Theology by A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta 📚

Oh boy, this book is going to …

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The kingdom of God is not in the wisdom of the world, nor in eloquence, but in the faith of the …

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Lifting through the soreness is a wild experience. The endorphin rush hits a bit different. #195by50 …

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Weigh in Wednesday!

Losing water weight is fun! This is a fun number to share. It’s going to slow …

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This song has been on my mind lately.

Hills of Morning by Bruce Cockburn

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If you are blogger and podcaster, I would strongly encourage you to consider moving your hosting to …

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Protein goal: ✅

Fiber goal: ✅

Calorie goal: ✅

Weigh In Wednesday is tomorrow!

#fitnessjourney

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Cardio day…

Not as fun as lifting days…

Working toward a 30 minute 5K…

A fitness summary shows a 3.1-mile run lasting 38 minutes with a heart rate range of 97–167 beats per minute.

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“Change is not hypocrisy, it is growth.” I saw that quote recently.

It’s important to know that you …

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A good first day of phase 2! Hit my protein goal and stayed under the calorie goal for today. Had a …

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Some have been asking about what apps I’m using to track my fitness goals.

For calories: Lose It! …

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Dinner was fire! Posting my meals is really helpful accountability for me.

Day one of phase two is …

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A little afternoon snack!

A list displays snacks with their weights and calorie counts, including low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, sliced strawberries, and red grapes.

: From Comments to Coffee: Disagreeing Well in a Digital Age

Is it possible to have constructive conversations with people with whom you disagree these days? …

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One of the things that I have learned over the last few years, in many areas of my life, is that …

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Today’s lunch was last night’s leftovers, nearly 60g of protein! 💪

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Oh, this is excellent from @bjhess:

[A Bit Naive](https://bjhess.com/posts/a-bit-naive)

What I …

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I really need to develop some intentionality in spending of my days. There is too much time lost to …

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This morning’s lift. 💪

A workout summary of back, chest, biceps, shoulders, and triceps

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This morning’s breakfast. It was savory and tasty. I seasoned the omelette with pepper, salt, garlic …

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Today I begin a new phase of my journey towards physical fitness.

I turn 50 on September 7, 2026.

I …

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I keep thinking about what I am seeing online these days and realizing more and more that integrity …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Reconciled

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We live in a world that seems …

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Your Yes to God demands your No to all injustice, to all evil, to all lies, to all oppression and …

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More and more I am doubting the value of online “dialogue.” I want it to be a thing, but …

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What’s a show or two you really enjoy that you think would help people understand who you are?

I can …

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I don’t know about your social feeds but most of mine are simply filled with people posting mis- and …

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I am so excited to invite to something our community is hosting in October in Ann Arbor!

🌿 Join us …

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I was pointed to this speech by Fredrick Douglass in a podcast I was listening to today. It was …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - The Fullness of God

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I am really digging Apple’s OS26. The unified feel between laptop and phone is fantastic. I …

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Every time my Session (the leadership of the Presbyterian church) gathers, I am always left amazed …

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Another phenomenal football Saturday with Libby and the rest of the 236 Fab Five in East Lansing …

: A Pastor's Reflection on Political Violence

Yesterday, September 10, 2025, we once again witnessed horrendous acts of violence in our country. …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - The Spiral

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When …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Faith, Love, and Hope Faith and love in the Christian life are rooted in the certainty of hope found in the gospel, as …

: Lives Hidden With Christ - Intro

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Today we begin a new …

: Bearing Witness to the Way of Love

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I am excited to begin taking the communities I serve through the letter to the Colossians this …

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Today was spent in East Lansing getting Libby set up for Year 4 at Michigan State! Ths Spring she …

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This past weekend was spent loading a U-Haul and traveling to Iowa City, Iowa. Ethan is off on his …

: Love First - Becoming Like Jesus in the World

You can listen to the whole unabridged sermon here: Whispers of Grace - Love (1 John)

As we near the …

: 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)

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Lake day.

: Religion Isn’t a Dirty Word

You can listen to the full audio version here: Whispers of Grace - Religion (James)

“Christianity …

: 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 …

: 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 …

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Some days are just built different! Yesterday, we spent the day in Detroit hanging out, exploring, …

: The Battle for Liberty - Two Stories, One Word

Depending on how you answer that question, someone could likely place you on the political spectrum. …

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Them gritty Tigers be grittin’! #RepDetroit

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As I have read and researched more about this budget bill that was passed today, many verses ran …

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Do you think that there will ever come a time again where we can have public dialogue about ideas …

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Diving into this text seems appropriate at this point in calendar…

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Back to the gym for the first time since Monday. Had a number of relational opportunities that took …

: The Glue of Disgust - Exploring Our Sanctity Instinct

I’m a pretty big fan of Mister Rogers. I remember watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood …

: 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 …

: 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 …

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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 …

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Bad round of golf, real strong lift. Frustration finding a good and healthy release. 🤣🤣

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Good morning! Here is to a new week! I encourage you to begin the week in intentional community. We …

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#Wordle 1,464 3/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 4. Do we have a dogpile today, …

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13 weeks! 3 lifts and two walks this week.

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Saturday lift! Extending the streak!

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#Wordle 1,463 6/6*

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The #OldGal and I both posted 6s today.

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Amy and I introduced Libby to Frita Batidos in downtown Ann Arbor tonight. Such a fun little place. …

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#Wordle 1,462 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today. Victory!

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Fasting today for a colonoscopy means no lift today or tomorrow. So, a walk it is. Some stupid …

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Have a great day today! #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,461 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 3, it’s going to be to best her today, …

: 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 …

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Good morning from the General Assembly of the EPC. May grace abound today. #MorningMug

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Light lift today. #Discipline2025

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#Wordle 1,460 5/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 6 on this streak buster.

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6 am - wake up 6:30 am - gym 8:30 am - General Assembly at Ward Church 12:30 pm - Teach Tuesday …

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#Wordle 1,459 4/6*

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The #OldGal also with a 4 today.

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Lift done. Coffee crew. #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May your day be marked by grace. #MorningMug (during General Assembly week the mug …

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#Wordle 1,458 4/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. She is wily!

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Good morning! May your week be full of joy. #MorningMug

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Good morning! Love well today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,457 4/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 3! That grandkid recharge is working …

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Today’s lift got me to week 12! Let’s go!!! #Discipline2025

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Good morning. I hope you can rest today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,456 3/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 3. It will be tough for the …

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Friday lift! #Discipline2025

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#Wordle 1,455 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 4

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Good morning! May you recognize the many graces and mercies in your life today. #MorningMug

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Another day, another lift. #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May you look for reasons for to be grateful today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,454 4/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 6, she keeps her streak, but it …

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Good lift. Whew… #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May you be present to those around you today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,453 3/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Hoping someone gets a 2 for …

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Good morning! May you persist today. #MorningMug

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Monday lift ✅

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#Wordle 1,451 2/6*

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The #OldGal tried hard with a 3, but it wasn’t good enough.

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Good morning! May you begin your week with a sense of hope. #MorningMug

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: Whispers of Grace - What Truly Counts? Unpacking Faith, Trust, and the Gospel

We often use words like “faith” and “belief” interchangeably, assuming we …

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Good morning! May you choose to enter deeply into community today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,450 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 4! Victory Sunday! Let’s get a dogpile …

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Today’s workout was a 5k walk with Libby! The streak extends to 11 weeks of 5 intentional workouts …

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Good morning! May your Saturday be one filled with joy. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,449 3/6*

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I almost hit that two liner for a win, but alas, the #OldGal …

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Micro Blog Photo Challenge:

Day 6 📸: Contrast

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One more workout to go to keep the streak alive. Today was hard. #Discipline2025

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#Wordle 1,448 3/6*

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The #OldGal with a 4! It’s a victory Friday!

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Good morning! It’s FriYay! #MorningMug

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Micro Blog Photo Challenge

Day 5 📸: reflection

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Thursday lift ✅ #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May you do something today that refreshes your soul. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,447 5/6*

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I struggled today.

The #OldGal had no such …

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Second lift of the week done. #Discipline2025

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#Wordle 1,446 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 4! I do believe it is a dog pile day!

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Micro Blog Photo Challenge

Day 4 📸: Nostalgia

My son, Ethan, after hitting a tee shot on the 11th hole at PineView Golf Course in Ypsilanti, MI. I am nostalgic for these days that are coming to an end as he leaves for Law School in 8 weeks.

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Good morning! What are you grateful for today? I’m grateful for a community of friends who care …

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Micro Blog Photo Challenge

Day 3 📷: Shadow

A shadow of a railing is cast diagonally across a concrete surface.

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Good morning! I hope that you find a reason to simply smile today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,445 5/6*

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The #OldGal got her revenge on me today with a 4. …

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Micro Blog Photo Challenge

Day 2 📸: Curve

A stone wall with two barred windows is marked with the year 1648 and a plaque honoring Texas First Ranchers Benevolent and Protective League.

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Can’t have lift 2 for the week without lift 1. #Discipline2025

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Micro Blog Photo Challenge

Day One 📸: Tree

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Another gorgeous sunrise! I pray that you hold your love in jars of clay today… #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,444 3/6*

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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 …

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#Wordle 1,443 4/6*

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The #OldGal bested me today with a 3. Hopefully, the rest …

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These sunrises always get me in the summer! Good morning! May you choose to connect with community …

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Ten week streak of a minimum of five intentional workouts. #Discipline2025

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Good morning! I hope you have fun today. Just go out and do something that brings you joy! Today, I …

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#Wordle 1,442 3/6*

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The #OldGal could only muster a 4 today. Victory! Happy …

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Celebrating 12 years in Ypsi by bringing Amy to the Wurst Bar for the first time.

(Sadly, they don’t …

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Today’s lift is done! It was tough. But it is done! #Discipline2025

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Good morning! Clear that to-do off your list that is causing you stress so you can enjoy the …

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#Wordle 1,441 4/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 3! Unreal!

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Leg day, worst day. #Discipline2025

A workout summary showcases exercises targeting glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and lower back with details on calories burned, volume, and records.

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#Wordle 1,440 4/6*

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The #OldGal scored a 3! We might be in trouble today, …

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Good morning! May you persist today. #MorningMug

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As I sit and ponder “The Cross” today in preparation for my message on Sunday, I was reminded again …

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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 …

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Good morning! May grace and mercy be yours today. #MorningMug

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Wordle 1,439 4/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. Hopefully, a 3 is out …

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Amy and I sure had a great time yesterday afternoon with these amazing friends!

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Good morning! May you experience relationship that matters today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,438 3/6*

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The #OldGal posts a 4! I have already seen a two from the …

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Monday lift done! #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May we experience deep gratitude today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,437 4/6*

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The Wordle word hole! The #OldGal also posted a 4. I know …

: Living Life to the Full

This week, as we approach Memorial Day, our New Testament “word of life” is simply life. …

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Good morning! May you notice the kind influence of others in your life today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,436 4/6*

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The #OldGal scored a 4 too. Maybe there’s a 3 to be had …

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#Wordle 1,435 4/6*

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The #OldGal got me today as she scores a 3!

How did the …

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Good morning! May your day be one of meaningful conversations. #MorningMug

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Another day, another lift. #Discipline2025

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I’m always grateful when I get to spend time with this man. Friendships like this are forged in the …

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Good morning! May you have a sense of purpose today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,434 3/6*

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Another day, another victory over the #OldGal as she scores a …

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Obsidian, man, it’s powerful little piece of software. I am not a coder or anything of the …

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Lift done! #Discipline2025

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Good morning! Love well today fam… #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,433 3/6*

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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 …

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Another workout done! #Discipline2025

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Good morning! Yes, it’s May 21. Yes, we have the fire on. Anyway, may you accomplish a taking your …

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Good morning! May we be thoughtful and kind today. #MorningMug

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The Monday lift is in the books. It was a different type of workout with lots of band work. But it …

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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 …

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Good morning! May your day be filled with laughter and joy. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,429 4/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 4. We are over here just …

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Saturday lift, done.

Five workouts per week streak extended. #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May your day be filled with joy. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,428 4/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Perhaps a three is out …

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Good morning! May your Friday be one of joy. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,427 4/6*

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Big win today over the #OldGal she posted a 5!

Let’s see …

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Good morning! May your day be one full of laughter and joy. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,426 3/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Hopefully, a #YoungPup 2 …

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Wednesday lift ✅

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Good morning! Today is the first time since January that we have both kids at home. May you feel …

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#Wordle 1,425 3/6*

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The #OldGal also popped a 3. It might be tough today, …

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Good morning! May you have a friend like the Todd. One with whom you know will always be there when …

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#Wordle 1,424 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 5 today! Let’s have us a victory lap, …

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The #OldGal had a case of the Mondays and scored a 5. I …

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Good morning! May your week be one rooted joy. #MorningMug

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: Whispers of Grace - Gospel

We’re journeying through our series, “Whispers of Grace,” exploring 15 pivotal New …

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One of the greatest joys of my life has been watching my favorite baseball player chase his dream. …

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Good morning! May your adventure today include some loving community! #MorningMug

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The #OldGal posts a 4 today as well.

I suppose it’s OK to …

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#Wordle 1,421 4/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. I have a feeling it …

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Good morning! May you experience rest today. #MorningMug

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The pitching match up tonight in Detroit is insane. Patrick Corbin for the Rangers against the best …

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#Wordle 1,420 4/6*

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It’s a dogpile day as the #OldGal simply keeps her streak …

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Good morning! My hope for you today is that you will persevere through whatever circumstance you …

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We spent the afternoon watching some SVSU tournament baseball. The game didn’t go as planned. But …

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I need the Tigers to get back to the Eastern timezone. This west coast stuff is dumb.

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Good morning! May you notice something that is good in this world and share it. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,419 3/6*

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Big victory for the team today as the #OldGal posts a 5! I feel …

: 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 …

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Patio season is here in Michigan!

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Lunch lift done. #Discipline2025

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Good morning! Choose joy today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,418 4/6*

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The #OldGal and I both scored a 4 today. Excited for some …

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Abbreviated workout today, but it’s better than nothing. #Discipline2025

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I see a lot of people on the Fediverse talking about getting off the Apple and Microsoft trains. …

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Good morning! May we offer empathy, compassion, and kindness today. #MorningMug

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: Whispers of Grace - Righteousness

Matthew 21:28-32 Isaiah 9:1-7

We’re embarking on a new series called “Whispers of …

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Good morning! May you have no regrets today. #MorningMug

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Another day, another victory over the #OldGal. She posted a 4 …

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The first sermon in my series, Whispers of Grace. I am using the structure provided by Nijay …

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today. Victory!

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Good morning! May you choose to be in community today. #MorningMug

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A bittersweet day today at Saginaw Valley State.

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Good morning! May you simply be present to the moment today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal posted a 3, strong work but not strong enough. Have a …

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This cracked me up!

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I am going to miss these days. Hard to believe after 18 years that it’s coming to an end.

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The workouts you don’t want to do are the most important ones. I didn’t want to go to the gym today. …

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Good morning! Choose to be the person you want your “enemy” to be. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal took it to me with a 3 today. She just keeps …

: The Failure of Conversation

For a long time, I’ve noticed a disconcerting trend: we seem to be losing the ability to truly …

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Things move fast on the interwebs. Over the last few days my friend, @ozzy@fedi.social asked if I …

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Good morning! As we begin a new month, I hope you will experience an abounding grace. #MorningMug

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Happy victory May 1! The #OldGal posted a 4. Great way to start …

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Good morning! May you pursue righteousness even when it comes at a cost. #MorningMug

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This Sunday we will be beginning a new series of summer conversations called, “Whispers of Grace.” …

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Good morning! Do the hard thing today, it will be worth it. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal also posted a 3. Sigh. She just doesn’t quit!

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Good morning! May you choose contentment today. #Discipline2025

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The streak lives and so does a victory over the …

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Good morning! May you be fully present today wherever you find yourself. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal also posted a three today. She’s back on a heater!

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Lake Michigan from the wrong side, still overwhelmingly beautiful.

Also? We may have been soaked at …

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Fifth workout of the week complete. Five week streak of five workouts per week. Ten week streak of …

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Good morning! Don’t miss the small joys today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal posted a 3 well. Is there a 2 out there #YoungPups?

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Final baseball road trip to Simmons Field in Kenosha, WI.

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Good morning! May each of us cultivate relationships with those around us in love and compassion. …

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Will there be a …

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I heard something fascinating in a podcast today that really made me think. The speaker suggested …

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Workout 4 for the week. #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May we realize that our words have power and may we use them to offer life to those …

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today. Victory is sweet! Could we have …

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Workout number three in the books. #Discipline2025

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I am going to be writing through some things from this book, The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt …

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Good morning! In that moment today when you have that little catch in your chest and you’re feeling …

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Workout number 2 for the week in the books. Sometimes, getting it done requires extra planning. …

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Good morning! May you know the joy of someone meeting you right where you are with empathy and …

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I think we can officially declare the #OldGal heater over as …

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Monday workout in the books. I really hate these body weight routines. But I suppose they are good …

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I love that the weather has finally broke and golf days with my Dad have returned.

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It appears that the heater from the #OldGal has …

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A quiet Easter Monday morning. May you know that the resurrected Christ meets you with you …

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Christ is risen! So shall we be! #MorningMug

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The #OldGal is on a heater as she posts a 3!

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The #OldGal absolutely demolished me with a 3 and …

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The #OldGal loses today with her 4! Victory is sweet!!!

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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 …

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Workout 4 in the books! One more to extend the streak of 5 per week. #Discipline2025

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Oh my the swipe actions on micro.social are so nice! @gregmorris just continues to make this app …

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Good morning! Even in the midst of difficult times, may we choose to serve one another. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal posted a 3 and is mocking me.

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Workout 3 in the books. #Discipline2025

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I am looking forward to a slow day. I am beginning to realize that Mondays are not an “off day” for …

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Good morning! I pray that you see the good in the midst of any difficulty you encounter today. …

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today! Victory is sweet.

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Tuesday lift in the books. #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal posted a 4 and soundly defeated me. …

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Good morning! I pray you will find an opportunity for some silence and solitude today. #MorningMug

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Monday workout. Body weight 😒 #Discipline2025

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This podcast episode with Richard Rohr really is excellent and challenging in all the right ways, in …

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Richard Rohr on The Bible for Normal People podcast today said something that really punched me in …

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Good morning! I pray that each of you would experience a grand sense of curiosity today. #MorningMug …

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The #OldGal also posted a 3. I am guessing there will be …

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Good morning! I hope you find rest today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Hoping beyond hope there’s a …

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A beautiful day to watch Ethan play some ball. We finally have baseball weather! #FinalSzn

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The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. We will need a magical 2 …

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Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug

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My guy E Rose with the laser to right… #FinalSzn

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Not a bad way to spend an afternoon, watching E Rose play a little ball. #FinalSzn

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Lift number 5 in the books! Three week streak of five lifts/week. #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May you endure. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal posted a five! Another day, another victory …

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Ypsilanti Charter Township. 📍

Another body weight routine? Blech. But it’s done. Workout 4 of 5 for …

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Another day, another #OldGal L!

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Good morning! May you see the grace and mercy all around you today. #MorningMug

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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 …

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I am doing a little test for my guy @ozzy@fedi.social and his Lemmy instance. Check out …

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The #OldGal posted a 4! Victory is ours and there also appears …

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Good morning! May you be fully present to those in your life today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal also posted a 5! I am confident that …

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Good morning! May you notice the good all around you. #MorningMug

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Monday lift done! Another week’s streak has begun. #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal whooped me today with a 4. I have to …

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Good morning! May you seek unity rooted in love today. #MorningMug

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Tuesday nights I host an open conversation at the historic Tap Room in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. We …

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If you’re into sermons, here is my latest on John 17:20-26 talking about unity rooted in love… …

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The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. She really is a tough …

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Good morning! May you choose connection and community today. #MorningMug

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Good morning! I hope you’re able to catch your breath and reset today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 3! Do we have a two #YoungPups?

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Workout number five. Two week streak! #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May you find a reason to laugh today. #MorningMug

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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 …

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A century later, Christian teacher Origen challenged the Caesarean Christians of his time not to …

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Good morning! May you not despise a day of small things. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal made a valiant effort but fell short with a 3!

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Good morning! May you truly see a person who needs you today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal is bringing it today! She posted a 3!

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Good morning! May you choose to hear the other today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 5. It is disappointing …

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Monday workouts are the most important for me.

Just had a good workout with @fitbodapp. Here’s an …

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If you’re into sermons, you can listen to my latest here: open.spotify.com/episode/0…

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We gather as a congregation in our home each Sunday night. Last night, the tornado sirens went off …

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Good morning! May you see the world through love not fear today. #MorningMug

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Fives for both the #OldGal and I. I am confident …

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The #OldGal posted a 4 as well, but I am already seeing …

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Good morning! May you choose to be in community today. #MorningMug

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: Tasting the Infinite - Beyond Material Satisfaction

Do you ever think about where contentment comes from?

Better yet, do you ever think about …

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“Failure is the mark of a life well lived. In turn, the only way to live without failure is to be …

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Good morning! I am unsure of what the glowing orb in the sky is… Have a great Saturday! #MorningMug

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The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. She is wily!

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Good morning! May you find joy in your day today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 3 on her final day with …

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I am excited to dive into this little book on power and the Church.

Currently reading: Reckoning …

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Good morning! Happy #OpeningDay! ⚾️

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The #OldGal also scored a bogey 5 today.

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My first ever book review was published today by The Englewood Review of Books. How about that?

The …

: 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 …

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today as well. Hopefully, we see a …

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Good morning! May you endure through whatever circumstance you find yourself in today. #MorningMug

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The kid popped another 2 RBI single!

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When it’s snowing at the ball field, it sure is nice to watch the game from the comfort of my living …

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The #OldGal scored a 5! Victory is ours!

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Good morning! May you practice what you preach today. #MorningMug

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Good morning! May you enjoy whatever moment you find yourself in today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. She’s getting her …

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My message this morning from John 17:1-5…

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Good morning! May you choose to be in community today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal posted a 5 today. But she leaves for her …

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Good morning! May your integrity be more intact than my NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket. …

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The #OldGal scored a 5! We win! She heads to Baltimore …

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I have presence on most of the major social spaces. Here is what I’ve noticed, it’s …

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Good morning! May you choose peace today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal could only muster a 4! Victory is sweet!

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An epic night seeing one of the movies that shaped my childhood. It was so fun being 10 years old …

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Good morning! May you choose to be kind today. #MorningMug

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Good morning! May you choose contentment in the face of consumerism today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 3 this morning. She’s feisty! Is …

: The Unexpected Joy of Overcoming Fear

Have you ever done something that you were afraid to do and then discovered that you actually …

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Good morning! May you choose humility in a world that demands arrogance. #MorningMug

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Good morning! May Christ…

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The #OldGal posted a 3 today, as well. She’s tough. Hopefully, …

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My final sermon on Micah: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/…

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My final sermon in my little series on Micah:

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Good morning! May you love mercy and extend mercy today. #MorningMug

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If you are wrestling with what is happening in the world, I would like to recommend two books to …

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I just finished reading Jesus and the Powers by NT Wright and Michael Bird it was challenging and …

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Good morning! May you be able to rest today. #MorningMug

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I got to play six holes on our little par three course today. The weather is perfect and it felt …

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Styling? Styling.

Aside not beside.

I am noting how nice this looks.

I am alert to seeing this …

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My friend, @solusspider@polymaths.social, shared this with me today and it made me smile. Hopefully, …

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Maybe she is cooling …

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Good morning! May you experience the audacity of grace today. #MorningMug

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Hey micro.blog community, if you’re able, consider dropping @Mtt a coffee if you use Bayou, …

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Hey @Mtt, if I wanted to use the “note” or “aside” class in a post, how …

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Today, I went to an open AA meeting with my brother, David. I don’t know if I’ve ever witnessed …

: When "Enough" Feels Impossible

Do you ever feel like you don’t have what it takes?

There are days when I wake up, consider …

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I know that as coffee drinkers we are not supposed to like Starbucks. However, I have to say that I …

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The #OldGal heater continues, but her 3 was not able to beat my 2!

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Good morning! May the audacity of grace leave you in awe today. #MorningMug

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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 …

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The #OldGal posts ANOTHER 3. The heater continues!

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Good morning! May you encourage another today. #MorningMug

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Man! @gregmorris the reblog/sharing action is fantastic!

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Post by @tigers@sportsbots.xyz

Dubbbb! #TigersWin

This feels like the perfect first “reblog” for …

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I am trying out a new to me feature on my site, photo collections. Here’s one I just popped …

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The #OldGal also scored a 3. She’s on a heater right now!

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I missed this yesterday!

#3GoodThings (March 10)

  1. I made a delicious meal.
  2. I read a fantastic book. …

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Good morning! May you reach out to that person who has been on your mind the last few days. …

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Do you ever read a book so timely it is almost overwhelming? Something that grabs you by the soul …

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We had so much fun this past week in North Carolina watching Ethan play ball. It’s hard to believe …

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Monday lifts are a necessity.

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Good morning! May you love well this week. #MorningMug

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#3GoodThings

  1. We had a great evening and morning with my brother and his family.
  2. Arriving home …

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The #OldGal scored a 3! Sorry for the late post, we …

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Good morning! Offer empathy in a world that is short on empathy. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal showed out with a 4 today too.

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Good morning! May you offer compassion in a world lacking from compassion. #MorningMug

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#3GoodThings

  1. Lots of good quantity and quality time with Amy.
  2. Having my mind stretched by a really …

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Currently reading: Jesus and the Powers by N. T. Wright 📚

“Perhaps the single greatest threat is …

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I have been using Micro Social since it came out. For those of using Micro.blog it is an amazing …

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The #OldGal has returned in force with a 3 today!

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Good morning! May you offer mercy in an unmerciful world. #MorningMug

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#3GoodThings

  1. I had time today to read.
  2. I had a really good lift.
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Currently reading: Jesus and the Powers by N. T. Wright 📚

Diving into some texts on power this …

: 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 …

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Good morning! May you choose to see the good around you today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a four today too!

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This is so on point and true.

You know what I think is weird? That people will condemn you for not …

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A good reminder for me (and mybe you) on social media:

“Never argue with an idiot; they will drag …

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Today begins Lent, a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter. During Lent we experience …

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Good morning! May you show up today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 4, victory!

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Good morning! May you see the people around you that need you today. #MorningMug

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I am really looking forward to getting away for a few days to watch our son play baseball and also …

: Can't Get No Satisfaction? Look Deeper.

Jesus in Conversation

It often strikes me that the saying “there’s nothing new under the …

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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 …

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Good morning! May you choose to love well today. #MorningMug

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Missed opportunity for a birdie today. The #OldGal also …

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Good morning! May you not despise the little things today. #MorningMug

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I’m preaching from Micah 3-5 tomorrow morning.

It is timely.

It is uncomfortable.

I am nervous.

I …

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today. She crushed me. I …

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Good morning! When you get home after 2:30 am the morning doesn’t start until almost 10. May you be …

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When the lights go out, you dance.

#D2 #Baseball ⚾️

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Yes, we are watching baseball. No, we are not watching hockey outdoors.

#FinalSzn

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

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I think an undervalued feature of the micro.blog service is the mobile app suite. The primary app …

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I just bumped into this quote:

“When the Greeks got the gospel, they turned it into a philosophy; …

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Last night over dinner a friend I were discussing what it looks like to engage the issues facing us …

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Good morning! May you listen before speaking today. #MorningMug

: New note by Daniel Rose

@kevie@mastodon.me.uk enjoy that honey mead!

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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 …

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I just heard a fantastic quote on a podcast from Jonah Goldberg, “One bad guy with a nuke ruins it …

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Sometimes you go to the gym because it is just good for you. It’s not easy. But it’s the right …

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The #OldGal with a strong showing today by scoring …

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Good morning! May you choose to respond with loving kindness to the circumstances you find yourself …

: 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 …

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In the quest to press against rising authoritarianism (for this is indeed what we are seeing and it …

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A five from the #OldGal this morning too. I am …

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Good morning! The picture doesn’t do the sky justice this morning. It is overwhelmingly beautiful. …

: New note by Daniel Rose

Tuesdays are becoming very full days. I like it.

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It’s pretty humbling to see how AI takes your sermon transcript and edits down from 4300 words …

: 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 …

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The #OldGal has posted a 4, while crushing me, she …

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Good morning! May you be fully present with those around you today. #MorningMug

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This was such a fun read. I am excited to continue exploring this world in Oathbringer. Finished …

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Good morning! May you seek to be the good in someone’s day. #MorningMug

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@SolusSpider@pixey.org this looks amazing.

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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!

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This morning’s sermon is already uploaded! I began teaching Micah today.

Shattered Idols - Micah’s …

: 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, …

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If you think George Orwell had something right in his book 1984, wait until you read Aldous Huxley’s …

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

As we come to know the seriousness of the situation, the war, the racism, the poverty in our world, we come to realize that things will not be changed simply by words or demonstrations. Rather, it's a question of living one's life in a drastically different way.&10;— Dorothy Day —

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My wife, Amy, loves the moon. I am becoming more and more enthralled with the sunrise. Looking about …

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The #OldGal scored a 3 today! I wonder if there is a …

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Good morning! May you enter into community today knowing you’re loved and cared for. #MorningMug

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@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 …

: New note by Daniel Rose

Really looking forward to this Red Wings game today. I hope they come out with tons of compete.

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Good morning! May you take joy in some small thing today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal posted a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups!

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May we not forget that de-humanizing those who de-humanize means we have set aside our own integrity …

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The #OldGal showed with a three today as well. Back to the …

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Good morning! May we care for one another today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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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 …

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The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. She’s one tough cookie.

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Good morning! May you choose to be gracious to “those people.” #MorningMug #discipline2025

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: 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.

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Us vs Them language is the gateway hatred.

There really is only, We.

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The #OldGal also posted a 5 today. I am seeing …

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Good morning! May you experience the joy of extending grace to another. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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I am tired of the deconstruction conversation. I am grateful for deconstruction. I am tired of well …

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Is anyone else having issues with newsletters not sending via micro.blog?

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If you have subscribed to my newsletter at The Pastor Next Door can you let me know if you received …

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Why does Jesus do the miracle of turning water into wine? Could it be something more than just to …

: 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. …

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The #OldGal also popped a four today! Any #YoungPups …

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Good morning! The sun shines as a reminder that there is hope. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal continues her streak of 3s today.

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Good morning! May you become more aware of your personal blind spots so as to love well. #MorningMug …

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The #OldGal with back to back 3s! 😲

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May you connect in community today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal posted a 3. She’s baaaaaaack!

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Good morning! May your day be restful. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal dropped her streak again. 🫣

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Valentine’s Day at a ball field. Life doesn’t get much better!

21°, sunny and no wind.

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Good morning! May you know that mercy is made new every day. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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Once again, Bonhoeffer challenges us in a timely way.

Entirely too many of my colleagues are not …

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One way to love well is to develop healthy boundaries that free you to bond with others as equals, …

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The most subversive things we can do in these times is love without condition, correct error with …

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today as well. Any 3s out there?

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Good morning! May you choose to be kind today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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Sometimes when you’re working on sermon you get a bit overwhelmed by the text. I am going to …

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This Sunday at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint at 10:45 am and at The Acts 13 Network in …

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I am staring at my to do list and I have no interest in it whatsoever. I am just going to start at …

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Oh my! This new Micro Social app for Micro.blog is gorgeous.

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Good morning! May your to-do list shrink today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Any #YoungPups with a …

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People of a certain age all have some shared television experiences. First, when we were sick and …

: Jesus in Conversation - Philip and Nathanael

People of a certain age all have some shared television experiences. First, when we were sick and …

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The first season of this podcast was very helpful for me to think through biases. It really …

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Good morning! May you press into that difficult thing you have been avoiding. #MorningMug …

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The #OldGal scored a 3. My streak broke at …

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I am resonating deeply with Bonhoeffer these days. Here is another of his theses against the “Aryan …

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Good morning! May you know people care about you today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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Not a great score, a bogey. But, it was good enough …

: Practice in Community

We're wrapping up our series on spiritual practices, and today we're diving into the essential …

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The #OldGal posted a 3, but it just wasn’t good enough.

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Good morning! May you enjoy time in community today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal scores a 4 and victory is ours!

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Good morning! May you do something today that makes you smile. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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During the 1933 Prussian Synod Dietrich Bonhoeffer offered multiple theses to challenge the “Aryan …

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I have seen some …

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Good morning! May you choose to respond with joy on whatever circumstance you find yourself in …

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Over the years I have given out a lot of nicknames. Why? I don’t know. Nicknames for me are a …

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Another timely thought from Dietrich Bonhoeffer in response to the 1933 “Aryan Paragraph.”

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Good morning! May you notice the small joys all around you today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal scored a 5 today. Victory is ours. Perhaps …

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Good morning! May you notice the mercy that is new every morning. #Discipline2025 #MorningMug

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer composed a number of talking points to refute what was known as the “Aryan …

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How do you know who someone is? I don’t mean who they say they are, but who they really are? How do …

: 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? …

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Hey @Mtt, werid thing happening on danielmrose.com, if I try to customize Sumo or Bayou, they only …

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Join us for an intentional conversation about, “forgiveness,” at the Tap Room in Ypsilanti, MI.

Is …

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Good morning! May you love well today. #Discipline2025 #MorningMug

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Life throws storms our way, and we need to be prepared. We've been exploring spiritual practices to …

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If you pray for God to protect the persecuted Church and rejoice at the federal government shutting …

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The #OldGal scores a 3 today and I am just happy to …

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Good morning! May you embrace whatever twist comes at you today. #Discipline2025 #MorningMug

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The Detroit Tigers report on 2/14.

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This is such a timely read. Bonhoeffer’s writing is so highly applicable to our times.

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Good morning! May you find gratitude in the midst of community today. #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. The time with the grandson …

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Do you need a glimmer of hope?

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College baseball returns …

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We now live in a country where Christian churches are being counseled not to publicize their …

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This is a nice write up about our son, Ethan, and his moot court team.

SVSU Moot Court

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It seems to me that many of us do not understand the difference between peacemaker and peacekeeper. …

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Another day, another YoungPup victory. The #OldGal scored a 4!

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Good morning! May you find your chill today. #Discipline2025

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“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love …

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The #OldGal popped a 4 too. Hopefully, there is a …

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Good morning. Remember, it’s ok to be quiet. #Discipline2025

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From my essay today…

If Jesus is placed in proximity to humanity by “dwelling among us”, he is …

: Jesus in Conversation - Introduction

“Where are you from?”

This is a question that we often ask people when we first meet …

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The #OldGal fell short today with a mere 4. Victory is ours …

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Good morning! May you remember that you get to choose your hard today. #Discipline2025

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

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When was the last time you took a breath and just chose to set down the worries that you are …

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Another tough go today. The #OldGal scored a 4 and …

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Some days the lift is really hard. Some days you feel really weak.

Today is some day.

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Good morning! May you not despise the day of small things. #Discipline2025

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I love this little coffee shop in Flushing, MI. It’s called The Station. It is in a renovated …

: Jesus in Conversation: A Preface

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A five for me. A five for the #OldGal. I have seen …

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Good morning! May you find joy in the small things today. #Discipline2025

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Not much better than a game at Crisler Arena with good friends!

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For those of you who blog long form pieces on micro.blog where do you compose?

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Good morning! May you find freedom in self-discipline today. #Discipline2025

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Two new messages have just been published. One on lectio divina and the other on fasting. …

: Practice in Fasting

Over the past few weeks, we've explored spiritual practices to prepare ourselves for life's …

: Practice in Scripture

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The #OldGal tried real hard with a 3, but it just wasn’t enough!

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Good morning! May you connect in community today. #Discipline2024

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Integrity is fleeting.

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The #OldGal ties me today with a 4 of her own. Perhaps a …

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Good morning! May you check something off your to-do list that will help you relax as you head into …

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Even on vacation, the lift happens. #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal with a 4. Victory is ours!

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Good morning! May you find joy in your day today. #discipline2025

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Just a heads up, Cherry-Limeade Sprite Zero is so dang good!

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I really want to start writing again. What I am struggling with is what to write about. There’s so …

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Monday 4s for the #OldGal and I.

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Good morning! May you extend kindness today. #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal posted a 5 today. So just like her Detroit …

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Good morning! May you choose to be kind to yourself today. #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal scored a 4. We win!

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Saturday is for coffee by the fire. May you find some rest today. #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal popped another 3! She’s on a roll and I’m keeping …

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Good morning! May you find mercy when you need it today. #Discipline2025

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Threes all around. The #OldGal has been enfuego lately!

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Good morning!

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May you be overwhelmed by grace today.

#Doscipline2025

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The #OldGal and I both score 3 today.

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I’ve traded in coffee in my recliner by the fire for coffee in a traveler on the way to the gym. …

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Good morning! Do something hard today. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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The #OldGal scored a 4 today and we claim victory!

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I wish people understood that the best way to de-platform ridiculous takes is by not engaging with …

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Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy. #MorningMug #Discipline2025

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Monday gym sessions hit different.

Harder.

More rewarding though because they are harder. This is …

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The #OldGal and I both with 3s!

Hopefully, a #YoungPup 2 pops…

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I have been pretty …

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Good morning! May you receive grace and mercy today. #MorningMug

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This morning at Peace Presbyterian Church and tonight at The Acts 13 Network we began talking in …

: Practice in Prayer

We continue our series on spiritual practices, building upon the importance of practice as …

: 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 …

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The #OldGal popped a 4 today as well.

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A weird week of #Keyword.

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Good morning! May you embrace community and connection today. #MorningMug

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Good morning! Love well today! #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 3 today! Could there possibly be a …

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

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This is such an excellent way of thinking. I appreciate that Micro Blog is taking this tack.

Manton …

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To pastor is to study. Yes.

To pastor is to be fully present with people. Yes.

I wonder, is to …

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The #OldGal with a 4 as well. Hopefully, a #YoungPup …

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Good morning! May you smile today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal was victorious over me with a 5 …

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Good morning! May your day be one that brings you a little joy today. #MorningMug

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Bacl to back threes for me and a 4 for the #OldGal. Victory is sweet! How did you #YoungPups do? …

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Good morning! May you pursue what brings you joy today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal popped a 4! Victory!!!

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

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The #OldGal and I both scored 3s today. Hopefully a #YoungPup …

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Good morning! May you take a tangible step toward becoming the person you know yourself to be today. …

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The #OldGal scored a 5 and just like that she …

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

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Both the #OldGal and I score 4s on January 4.

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Good morning! May you have clarity of purpose today. #MorningMug

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Threes all around today for the #OldGal and I.

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Good morning! May you have a sense of expectancy today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 3. It was not good enough. Victory is ours!

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Good morning! May you start today. Whatever it is, just start. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal also posted a 4. Happy New Year #YoungPups!

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Good morning! May your new year be filled with joy and grace and an awareness of daily small …

: 2025: Discipline

Every year we choose a, “word of the year,” in my home. Amy started this a number of years ago. We …

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Good morning! May your year end with a sense of satisfaction and joy. #MorningMug

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A five for the #OldGal. Victory!

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Good morning! May you love well today.

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The #OldGal scored a 5! Victory is ours!

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Good morning! May you connect in community today. #MorningMug

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80s music on at the gym and it explains why us GenX are the way we are.

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Good morning! May mercy be ever present for you today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 5 today. We have achieved victory!

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Good morning! May you begin to identify the things that really matter. #MorningMug

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There are two TV shows recently that have handled forgiveness, grace, and redemption so well that …

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The first workout in Panama City Beach after a 14 hour car ride hits different.

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We choose a word of the year in our family. My word for 2025: discipline.

More thoughts soon.

Do you …

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Play today’s game 🔑 …

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4s all around today! The #OldGal also scored a 4.

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Good morning! Grace and peace to you. #MorningMug

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WordLinx Holiday “CHRISTMAS 🎅” 🟨🟥🟧🟫⬛🟦⬜⬛🟫 🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪 🟨🟥🟩⬜🟦🟧⬜ 🟪🟩⬜⬛🟫 🔥181 ❌1

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

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:21 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,285 4/6*

🟨🟨⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal popped a 2! Time with her two oldest …

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Good morning! May you know the unconditional love of Christ today. #MorningMug

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WordLinx December 24, 2024 “EXERCISE EQUIPMENT” ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟦🟨🟪🟨🟦🟦 🟪⬜🟥🟫🟥🟦🟨 🟫⬜⬜🟧⬜🟧🟩 🟥🟧🟪🟦🟨⬜ 🔥179 …

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#Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,284 6/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The steak lives but the #OldGal is victorious …

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Good morning! May you see the in-breaking of the kingdom of grace through the lens of love today. …

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Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:41 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,283 4/6*

⬛🟩⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal got some hang out time with her two oldest …

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Good morning! May love be your primary principle today. #MorningMug

: Revelation and Jude

Missed expectations? Persevere…

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#Wordle 1,282 4/6*

🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 6 and her streak lives but she lost …

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

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Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug

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Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 | Bonus 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Not a great …

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Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:15 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

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

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Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,281 3/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal fell short this morning with a 4.

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

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Good morning! May joy be ever present today. #MorningMug

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#Keyword | 11 guesses | 1:20 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,280 4/6*

⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 3 today. She beat me! Is there a …

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

🫣

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#Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:43 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,279 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Fours all around today. The #OldGal with a nice bounce …

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Good morning! May joy be your companion today. #MorningMug

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I really need to do a bit better at this.

A Social Media Rule

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

Almost

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:16 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,278 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal survived with a 6, but tastes defeat once …

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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.

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#WordLinx December 17, 2024 “VACATION” ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟦⬜ 🟪🟥⬜🟩🟥🟧🟨 🟪🟧🟥⬜⬜🟨 ⬜🟨🟦🟪⬜ 🔥172 🎉

It’s a sign.

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#Wordle 1,277 3/6*

🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal popped a 5. Victory is sweet.

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you find joy in the small things today. #MorningMug

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#WordLinx December 16, 2024 “PATIO” 🟨🟥🟧🟨🟩🟧🟪🟫🟥 ⬜⬛🟩🟥🟫🟧⬛🟩🟨 ⬛⬜⬜🟩🟨🟦🟦🟪 ⬜🟨🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪 🔥171 ❌2 …

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#Keyword | 10 guesses | 1:45 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣5️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,276 2/6*

⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal could only post a 3 today. Victory is ours!

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Good morning! May your souls be joyful as you recognize that light is breaking through the darkness. …

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WordLinx Sunday “PUZZLE” 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟩🟪🟥🟦⬜ 🟨⬜⬜⬜🟧🟥 ⬜🟫⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟥🟫🟪🟪⬜🟧 ❓ 🔥171 ❌13

Puzzle indeed. Well …

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#WordLinx December 15, 2024 “HOCKEY” ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟨⬜ ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟨🟪 ⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜ 🟦🟪⬜⬜⬜ 🔥170 ❌3

Well, I feel some …

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#Wordle 1,275 5/6*

⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal trounced me again, she scored a 4!

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#Keyword | 10 guesses | 1:29 | Bonus 3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:11 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you experience joy today. #MorningMug

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WordLinx December 14, 2024 “KITCHEN” 🟨🟩⬜⬜🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟨⬛🟫🟩🟦⬜🟪⬜ 🟧⬜🟩🟥⬜🟫🟩 🟥⬛🟦⬜🟧 🔥169 ❌5

Some day I …

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WordLinx December 13, 2024 “BABY” ⬜⬜🟩🟦🟦⬜⬜ ⬜🟨🟩⬜ ⬜🟨⬜ 🟪⬜🟪 🔥0 ❌8

Forgot to do yesterday.

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#Keyword | 9 guesses | 2:43 3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,274 6/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal crushed me like the stale chip I …

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Good morning! May peace lead you to joy today. #MorningMug

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:15 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,273 5/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal posted a 6 today. Victory is ours!

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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

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

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#Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:26 2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,272 5/6*

⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also posted a 5. The streak lives…

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Tell me you live in Michigan without telling me you live in Michigan:

“I have a head cold so I went …

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Good morning! May you choose peace over chaos today. #MorningMug

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#WordLinx December 11, 2024 “SMART” ⬛🟫🟩⬜🟫⬛🟧🟦⬜🟫 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟪🟦🟥⬜🟧 🟥⬜🟧⬜🟧🟫 🟨🟩🟦⬜⬜🟧 🔥166 ❌7

Based on …

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Simon Sinek explains how trust is built by asking for help.

When we don’t ask for help we deny …

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Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:53 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,271 4/6*

⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a win against me today with a 3. …

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Good morning! May you experience peace that transcends understanding today. #MorningMug

A cozy living room features a lit Christmas tree, a fireplace, and someone holding a mug of coffee.

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#Wordle 1,270 3/6*

⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 4! Victory is ours!!!!

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#WordLinx December 10, 2024 “DIRT” 🟨⬜🟩⬜🟦🟪 🟦🟩⬜⬜ 🟥🟪🟨🟨 🟨⬜🟩🟥 🔥165 🎉

I know my dirt!

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you seek to make peace today. #MorningMug

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This podcast is a fantastic introduction to the person and work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

The Rise of …

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#WordLinx December 9, 2024 “STRENGTH” 🟦🟪⬜⬜🟨🟥🟪🟩🟦 ⬜🟨🟥⬜🟦🟨⬜ ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦 ⬜🟨⬜⬜ ❓ 🔥164 ❌10

Properly …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:36 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,269 3/6*

⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal could only muster a 4 today. Victory is sweet.

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Good morning! May peace be with you today. #MorningMug

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#WordLinx December 8, 2024 “SCHOOL” 🟨⬜🟩🟦⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜🟪 🟥🟧⬜🟪🟫⬛🟧 ⬜🟫⬛🟨⬜🟦 🟧🟫🟥🟧 🔥163 ❌4

Not good. Not …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:45 | Bonus 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:33 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May peace mark your path today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,268 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal broke her 3 streak but I still could not beat …

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#WordLinx December 7, 2024 “FLAVOR” 🟨🟩⬜⬜⬜🟪 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪 🟦🟩⬜⬜🟪 ⬜🟥🟩🟥⬜ 🔥162 ❌5

Woof. Should have …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,267 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal dropped ANOTHER 3!

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Good morning! May hope not disappoint you today. #MorningMug

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

Boom!

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:48 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May hope fuel your perseverance. #MorningMug

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Woke up this morning and the Lions still won that game last night with a seventh string defense …

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#Wordle 1,266 3/6*

⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal posted a 3 too. She’s been on a hot streak!

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Lions fans in Wisconsin. It’s pretty fun watching a game in the other team’s neighborhood. #OnePride …

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WordLinx December 5, 2024 “BAKED GOODS” 🟪🟥⬜🟩🟧🟧🟫⬜⬛ 🟨🟫🟧⬛🟥🟩🟦🟧 ⬜🟩🟧🟪⬜🟩⬛ 🟨🟩🟦 🔥160 ❌3

Not bad. …

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#Wordle 1,265 3/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also posted a 3. We will need another #YoungPup 2 …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 2:31 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May Hope give you strength today. #MorningMug

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This is an excellent reminder on so many levels from Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

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#WordLinx December 4, 2024 “ATHLETICISM” ⬛🟧🟧🟫⬜🟦🔲🔳🟥🟦🟧🔲 ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟦🟨🟦🟥⬜ 🟪🔳🟨🔳🔲⬛🟩 ⬜🟧⬜🟩🟫 🔥159 ❌4 …

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#WordLinx December 3, 2024 “DESERT” ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟪⬜🟨 🟨🟥🟦🟩🟫🟦🟧 ⬜🟪🟥🟥🟨🟧 ⬜🟫🟥🟪⬜🟨 🔥0 ❌2

Almost missed …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:34 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,264 3/6*

🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal and I both scored 3s today. Is there a #YoungPup …

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Good morning! May you fight for hope today. #MorningMug

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I don’t know who needs to hear this but, Michigan did indeed beat Ohio State on Saturday. Happy …

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It’s apparently, Giving Tuesday. If you would like to give an end of year gift in support of the …

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#Wordle 1,263 5/6*

⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal and I both scored 5s today. I have …

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Good morning. May your hope not fade today. #MorningMug

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During the fight at the fifty yard line there was something else happening. Three young men, Donovan …

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I love Advent music. The songs are typically in a minor key and they speak to my soul in ways that …

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The gym playlist this morning included this banger…

music.apple.com/us/album/…

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Mondays are for the gym.

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#WordLinx December 2, 2024 “FUN” ⬜🟥🟦🟥⬜🟩🟧🟨🟥 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟦 🟪🟦🟥🟥 🟪🟧⬜🟥 🔥157 🎉

Consecutive perfect …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,262 4/6*

⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal comes through with a resounding victory over …

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Good morning! May you hold on to hope this week. #MorningMug

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Today #Advent has begun. Once again cry out for Emmanuel. We long for the day that darkness will be …

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#WordLinx December 1, 2024 “NUTS” 🟧🟫🟨🟫⬜🟫🟧⬛🟫 ⬜⬛🟦🟪🟫🟨🟩⬛🔲 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟥⬜🟪 🟫🟨🔲⬜🟥 🔥156 🎉

A good start …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,261 4/6*

⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a massive 3! She must have been …

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Good morning! May you connect with a community that cares about you today. #MorningMug

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Tim Brando and Devin Gardner are a really enjoyable listen.

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Michigan and Indiana beating their rivals today, what a fun way to end the regular season of College …

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Go Blue.

That’s it.

That’s the post. #TheGame

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#WordLinx November 2024 Completed 34 Avg ❌3.53 ❓11 👑0 🎉9

Not a great month. But had fun!

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#WordLinx November 30, 2024 “WOOD” ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟦 ⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪 ⬜🟥🟩🟨⬜ 🟪🟦🟥⬜ 🔥155 ❌4

Another properly …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:43 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Wordle 1,260 4/6*

⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal came up just short like Georgia Tech last …

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Good morning! May your day be one where you choose presence. #MorningMug

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#WordLinx November 29, 2024 “SYMBOL” 🟥🟦🟦🟩🟪🟨⬜⬜ ⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜ ⬜⬜🟥🟪🟩 🟦🟨🟪🟨 🔥154 ❌6

Such a tricky …

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#Wordle 1,259 5/6*

⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also posted a 5 today. #YoungPups, …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:54 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you remember you probably don’t “need” that thing today. #MorningMug

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#WordLinx November 28, 2024 “HOBBY” 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟦🟥🟩 🟫🟪🟦🟦🟩🟨⬜🟦 ⬜🟧🟪🟥🟧🟨🟩 ⬜🟪⬜🟫🟩 ❓ 🔥153 ❌8

As poorly …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:29 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,258 4/6*

🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 4 today too. Have a wonderful …

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Good morning! May you count your joys and embrace gratitude today. #MorningMug

A hand is holding a black insulated tumbler indoors, in front of a living room with large windows and shutters.

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Unreal book deal right now…

NT Wright’s New Testament for Everyone complete 18 volume set is on sale …

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WordLinx November 27, 2024 “ICE CREAM” 🟩🟪🟥⬜🟧🟫🟨🟦🟥🟩 ⬜🟪🟫🟥🟦🟧 ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟥🟪 ⬜🟨🟩🟦 🔥152 ❌1

🤦‍♂️

I …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,257 4/6*

⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. I am seeing loads of …

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Good morning! May experience new joy today. #MorningMug

A hand is holding a black mug in front of a cozy living room with a lit fireplace.

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Here’s my message from the book of Hebrews this past Sunday…

Hebrews

: Hebrews

We take a look at the book of Hebrews

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#Wordle 1,256 5/6*

⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 6 today! Victory is sweet.

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#WordLinx November 26, 2024 “MOVIE GENRES” 🟫🟪🔲🟧🟫⬜🔲🟥🟪 🟨🟩🟨⬜🟦🟪🟨🟦 ⬜🟥🟧🟫🟪⬛🟦 🟧🟩🟨🔲⬛🟫⬜ 🔥151 ❌1 …

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#Keyword | 10 guesses | 1:32 3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you receive compassion and offer compassion today. #MorningMug

A cozy living room features a lit fireplace, a comfortable couch, and a person holding a mug with "AROHA" printed on it.

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#Wordle 1,255 4/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 3! Do we have a 2 out there?

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#WordLinx November 25, 2024 “ZOO” 🟥🟩⬜🟦🟧⬛🟪🟥🟩🟫 🟥⬜⬜🟧🟨🟫🟦⬜🟩 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟨⬜⬜ ⬛🟨⬜🟦🟫🟨🟫 ❓ 🔥150 ❌7

Very …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:22 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! As a new week begins endeavor to get it right as opposed to being right. #MorningMug

Cozy scene featuring a person relaxing with a cup of coffee, covered in a colorful blanket, and sitting by a lit fireplace.

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#Wordle 1,254 3/6*

⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal popped a 4 today. Celebrate the victory team!

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#WordLinx Sunday “BIRDS” 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥⬜ ⬜🟧🟦🟨🟩🟪 🟦🟥🟥⬜🟪 🟪🟧🟦⬜🟪 🔥150 ❌1

Sunday Funday!

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#WordLinx November 24, 2024 “TRANSPORTATION” ⬜🟧🟨🟧🟩🟫⬜🟫⬛🔲 🟦🟪🟩⬜⬛🟦🟥🔲 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥 ⬜🟧🟦🟨 🔥149 ❌3

Not …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 | Bonus 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you experience loving community today. #MorningMug

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#WordLinx November 23, 2024 “YOGA” ⬛🔲🟦🟧🔲⬜🟨⬜🟥⬜ ⬜🟧🟫🟫🟥🟧⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟥⬜ 🟪🟩🔲 🔥148 🎉

Love that …

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#Keyword | 12 guesses | 4:30 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,253 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 5! Victory!!!

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Good morning! May you know that people deeply care for you today. #MorningMug

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Too funny not to share!

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Exercise is good for my mind, body, and soul.

Right?!

Right?

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

Boom

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#Keyword | 15 guesses | 1:18 3️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣5️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,252 5/6*

🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 6, victory!

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Good morning! May you encourage another today. #MorningMug

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Good morning! May you extend mercy today. #MorningMug

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

Almost!

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

Zero …

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#Wordle 1,251 3/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal and I both with 3s today. Who has a 2?

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:24 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,250 2/6*

⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scores a 4 today. Good luck #YoungPups!

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Good morning! May you extend grace today. #MorningMug

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#WordLinx November 19, 2024 “GAMING CONSOLES” ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟩🟦⬜⬜ 🟥🟦🟥🟩⬜🟥⬜🟨 🟧🟩🟧⬜🟦 🟪⬜🟨🟪 🔥144 ❌1

You …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:11 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,249 3/6*

⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Had I gone with my gut, I would have had a second consecutive …

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Good morning! May you be kind today. #MorningMug

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More Bonhoeffer posts from my reading are coming this week. I promise.

I have been so distracted …

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#Wordle 1,248 2/6*

🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

I bested the #OldGal like the Lions did the Jaguars. She scored a 4!

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#WordLinx November 18, 2024 “BREAD” ⬜🟨🟥⬛⬜🟨🟥🟪🔲 🟦🟩🟪🟥🟧🟫🟫🟧 🟦⬛⬜🟨⬜🔲🟧 ⬜🟨🟩⬜ 🔥143 🎉

Good start to …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:33 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you love well this week. #MorningMug

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Some weekends are special. This weekend I got to spend with, Vince at Notre Dame. We have been …

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

Ouch!

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:27 | Bonus 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,247 4/6*

⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a five! Victory is ours #YoungPups!

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#WordLinx November 16, 2024 “LILY” ⬜⬛🟫🟧⬛🟫🟥⬜🟦 ⬜🟨🟩⬜🟩🟦⬜ ⬜🟨🟪🟪🟦🟥 🟧🟫⬛⬜🟦🟥 🔥141 ❌1

Tough solve …

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#Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:46 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,246 3/6*

⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal dropped a 3 as well. Any twos out there #YoungPups?

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Good morning! May your day be filled with laughter and fun. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,245 3/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal popped a 4, which was good. But not good enough!

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Some days, you just see it!

#WordLinx November 15, 2024 “LEISURE” 🟫⬛🟥🟦🟩⬛🟩🟧🟪 ⬜⬜🟩🟫🟦🟥🟨🟩 …

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It has been a really tough week on this puzzle. It is Friday and I finally unlocked the bonus. 🤦‍♂️ …

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Good morning! May your day be one marked by joy. #MormingMug

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Wahoo!

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

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Good morning! The rain outside is a reminder of grace. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 3. She was on her game this morning.

#Wordle 1,244 3/6*

⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Things to aspire to!

#WordLinx Holiday “WORLD KINDNESS DAY 🙌” ⬜🟥🟧🟥⬜🟨🟪🟥🟧🟫🟥 ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟦⬛⬜🟪🟦⬛🔲 …

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Epic fail.

Woof.

#WordLinx November 13, 2024 “MYTHICAL LANDS” 🟨🟩⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟨🟧 ⬜🟦⬛🔲🔲⬛🟥 🟩🟪⬜🟫⬛⬜⬜ …

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This was a good one!

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:22 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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The #OldGal kept her streak alive with a 6, but fell to the #YoungPups!

#Wordle 1,243 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ …

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Good morning! The picture doesn’t do it justice, but the sunrise is beautiful this morning. May we …

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Tap Room Tuesday time!

We are discussing morals and ethics and I’m sipping on a Bell’s Best Brown. …

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I feel very cultured…

#WordLinx November 12, 2024 “LANGUAGES” ⬜⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜🟩🟦⬜🟦 ⬜🟪🟥⬜🟪🟨🟧🟥 🟪🟨🟪⬜🟧⬜ …

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The #OldGal also scored 4 today. Hopefully a #YoungPup gets a 3!

#Wordle 1,242 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ …

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Back on track…

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you be fully present with those in your life today. #MorningMug

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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.

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Well that was terrible…

#WordLinx November 11, 2024 “MYTHICAL CREATURES” 🟪⬜🟥🟧🟨⬜🟦 ⬜🟦🟨⬜⬜🟥 …

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Rough start. There’s always tomorrow!

#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:47 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play …

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The #OldGal came out strong with a 3, but like the Houston Texans, it just wasn’t good enough… …

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Good morning! May your week be marked by caring for people. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 4 and falls this morning to the #YoungPups!

#Wordle 1,240 3/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 …

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Sunday funday was fun!

#WordLinx Sunday “FRENCH WINE REGIONS” 🟨⬜🟩⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥 🟧⬜🟫⬛🟥🟩🔲⬜ …

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Solid showing…

#WordLinx November 10, 2024 “ELECTRICITY” 🟧🟥🟪⬜🟨⬜🟩🟥⬜⬜🟥 ⬜⬛🟦🟩⬜🟪🟧🟧 🟫⬛🟥🟫⬜⬛🟧 …

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A strong finish to the Keyword week.

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:23 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play …

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Good morning! May you connect with people who love you today. #MorningMug

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So grateful to celebrate my Dad’s 75th today with all my siblings.

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As I am watching people lose friendships over the election a couple things strike me.

First, that …

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From Bonhoeffer on the command to love our neighbor and enemy. This was from a talk he gave to a …

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Poor showing today.

#WordLinx November 9, 2024 “SCIENCE” ⬛🟦🟪🟩🟫⬜🟪🟫🟨🟧 🟨⬜🟩⬜🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟪🟫⬛🟨🟫🔲⬜⬜ …

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The #OldGal and I both scored fives today.

Wordle 1,239 5/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩⬛🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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It’s been a strong week.

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:40 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you breathe today. #MorningMug

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I am still processing this quote from my reading last night. This is part of Bonhoeffer’s conclusion …

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It’s fun when it all comes together.

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play …

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WordLinx November 8, 2024 “WEATHER” 🟪⬜🟥🟦🟧⬜🟨 ⬜⬜🟩🟥🟧⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪 ⬜🟦🟩⬜ 🔥134 🎉

Some days you just …

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Another 3 from the #OldGal today. Mine just wasn’t good enough.

#Wordle 1,238 3/6*

🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Good morning! May you set your mind on the good and beautiful today. #MorningMug

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This is a quotation from Bonhoeffer’s catechism. It strikes me as very timely.

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

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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The #OldGal scored a victory today with a 3!

#Wordle 1,237 4/6*

⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟨⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug

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I’m sitting here trying to prep for Sunday. I’m doing an overview of 1 & 2 Timothy …

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Sometimes a cold beer and a quiet pub are what one needs to get necessary work accomplished.

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Pastors, we are about to see another massive amount of faith deconstruction.

“And we urge you, …

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

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Back on track.

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:28 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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The #OldGal again fell short today with a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups.

#Wordle 1,236 3/6*

⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 …

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If your candidate won, be kind to your neighbors today. Many of them are hurting and experiencing a …

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Good morning. May you be gracious to yourself and others today. #MorningMug

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Remember, regardless of the outcome of the election your responsibility to love your neighbor has …

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It was tough today!

WordLinx November 5, 2024 “PUZZLES” ⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜🟦⬜🟪🟧🟫 ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟨 🟪⬜🟩🟩⬜🟥 🟫🟧⬜🟥 ❓ …

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When you read the word wrong. 😑

#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:37 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s …

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The #OldGal finally dropped a game today! She scored a 3, but it just wasn’t good enough.

#Wordle …

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Good morning! May your conscience be clear and may you love well today. #MorningMug

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A good start! I better had gotten this one perfect. 😂

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:37 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect …

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The #OldGal and I once again tied with a 4.

#Wordle 1,234 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Good morning! May your Monday be one marked by grace. #MorningMug

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If your spouse feels compelled to lie to you about whom they voted for it says nothing good about …

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My message from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 from this morning…

1 & 2 Thessalonians

: 1 & 2 Thessalonians

We explore Thessalonians together.

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The Scriptures have clear commands to do good for your city (I think we could expand this to other …

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The Sunday Funday puzzle was one that should have been perfect but I “fat thumbed” the letter. Sigh. …

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A solid start to the week on a tricky solve.

#WordLinx November 3, 2024 “SKATING” …

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Another good day on Keyword. It’s been a strong week.

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect …

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A couple of 4s from the #OldGal and I. Certainly a #YoungPup will score a 3 today…

#Wordle 1,233 …

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Good morning! May you experience peace today. #MorningMug

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I am nearly a week late posting last week’s message…

Philippians

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I think one of the most important things I learned in seminary was to assume a charitable posture …

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Finally got a perfect on this one!

#WordLinx November 2, 2024 “PHOTOGRAPHY” ⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩🟦 …

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Today’s guesswork paid off. Tricky one #Keyword. Very tricky!

Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:09 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 …

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The #OldGal got me today with a four. She pounced on the opportunity. Hopefully a #YoungPup has a …

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Good morning! May your joy be renewed today. #MorningMug

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If you call your political opponents vermin, you are dehumanizing people who bear the image of God. …

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Friday lift. #Grit 💪

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WordLinx November 1, 2024 “PARADE” 🟨🟩🟦🟩⬜🟪🟥🟧🟫⬛🔲 ⬜🟪⬛🟨🟩🔳🔳🟫⬛🔲 🟨🟥⬜🟥🟦🟨🟥⬜🟩 ⬜🟦🟥⬜🔲🟧 🔥127 ❌9

Zero …

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WordLinx Holiday “HALLOWEEN 🎃” ⬜🟥🟨🟩🟧⬛🟪⬜🟩⬜🟦 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜⬜🟥 🟨🟧🟥🟥⬜🟫 🟦🟨⬛🟧🟫 ❓ 🔥126 ❌6

Maybe I would …

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WordLinx October 31, 2024 “SAFETY” 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟦🟥 ⬜🟧🟥🟦⬜🟫🟪 🟧🟨⬜🟪🟫⬜ 🟩🟧⬜🟦⬜ 🔥126 ❌13

No shot on …

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Back on track after yesterday’s debacle.

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play …

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Today the #OldGal scored a 4. Another victory for us #YoungPups.

#Wordle 1,231 3/6*

⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟨⬛🟨⬛ …

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Good morning! May you remember those who have helped you become the person you are today on this All …

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It looks very Halloween-like outside with the gray overcast skies. 🎃

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"Anger is like an oven; heat without light. Forgiveness is like the moon; light without heat." - …

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That World Series game last night was something else.

It had everything imaginable. It was …

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Happy Halloween! Tonight is one of my favorite nights of the year. It’s so much fun to see all …

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Good morning! May you only receive treats today. #MorningMug

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Should have known…

#Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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The #OldGal scored a 4 today. I guess her Halloween magic is depleted…

#Wordle 1,230 3/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ …

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We dispatched the #OldGal today! She scored a 5.

#Wordle 1,229 4/6*

⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟩⬛🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Solid work today! Particularly after so many poor scores recently.

#WordLinx October 30, 2024 …

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Three in a row!

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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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 …

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

#EpicFail

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,228 3/6*

⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal and I both with 3s today. She just won’t let me …

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Good morning! May you set your mind on what is true today. #MorningMug

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Monday lift. Starting the week strong. 💪

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#WordLinx October 28, 2024 “TIME” 🟨⬛🟫🔲🟥🔲🟦🔲⬜⬜ ⬛🔲🔳🟫⬜🟦🟩 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟩🟫 🟨⬛🟪🟧🔳🟦🟪 🔥123 ❌1

Not bad …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:30 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,227 4/6*

⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

A five for the #OldGal and there was much rejoicing!

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Good morning! May your week begin by choosing joy. #MorningMug

: Philippians

We explore the letter to the Philippians.

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#WordLinx Sunday “MAGIC” 🟧🟥🟦🟫🟥⬛🟫⬛🟧🟨🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟩⬜ 🟦🟨🟥⬜⬜🟩🟪 🟪🟥🟦⬜🟫🟥⬛ 🔥122 🎉

Sunday Funday puzzle …

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#WordLinx October 27, 2024 “DINOSAURS” ⬜🟫🔲🟨🔳🟪🟩🔳🔲🔳⬜⬜ 🟩🟧🟦🟫⬛⬛🟦🟥 ⬜⬜🟧🟫⬛⬛🟦🟥 🟨⬜🟩🟦🟪🟥🟩 ❓ 🔥122 ❌15 …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you solve your word puzzles in one today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,226 3/6*

⬛🟩⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟨⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal and I both score a 3 today. Any #YoungPups with a …

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

Blah

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#Keyword | 11 guesses | 1:54 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you rest today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,225 6/6*

🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal got me today with a 5. But, hey, …

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#WordLinx October 25, 2024 “VOLLEYBALL” 🟪🟥⬜🟦⬜ 🟪🟩🟥🟥 ⬜🟨⬜ 🟩🟦🟨 🔥120 ❌1

Sure would have like …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:20 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,224 6/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Yikes. The streak lives. The #OldGal got me …

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Good morning! May you learn something new that inspires you today. #morningmug

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#WordLinx October 24, 2024 “SUSPENSE” ⬜🟪🟨🟥🟫🟦🟧🟩🟨🟩🟥 🟦🟫🟪🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩🟥 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟨🟥⬜🟧 ⬜🟫⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩🟥 🔥119 🎉 …

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#Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:39 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,223 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal and I both scored 4s today. Hopefully, the …

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Good morning! May you be OK with not knowing everything today. #MorningMug

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Tough one today!

#WordLinx October 23, 2024 “EXCITEMENT” 🔲⬜🟩🟪🟥🟫🟦🟫🟨🔲 🟧🟪🟧🟫⬜🟪⬛⬜⬜ 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟥 …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:09 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,222 5/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal and I both scored a 5 today. Grateful …

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Good morning! May you persevere today. #MorningMug

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Perfect day for some college ball!

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#WordLinx October 22, 2024 “BOREDOM” ⬜🟨⬜🔲🟦🟧🟪⬛🟨 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧 🟫🟥⬛🟩🔲🟥⬛ ⬛🟨🟫 ❓ 🔥117 ❌13

The …

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#Wordle 1,221 3/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal posted a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups!

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Good morning! May you embrace your “why” today. #MorningMug

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:29 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#WordLinx October 21, 2024 “HEAT” ⬜🟪🟥⬜🟪🟧🟫 ⬜🟦⬜🟩🟨🟧⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟦🟪 🟫⬜🟪🟥⬜⬜ 🔥116 ❌11

If you’re going …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:07 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,220 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. Is there a 3 out there …

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Good morning! May you love well this week.

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Today’s message is primarily from Colossians 1:9-14. I briefly hit on Ephesians and Philemon too …

: Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon

The one where we look at the purpose for our rescue. But also, the one where I keep referring to the …

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Grateful to serve these people in Flint, MI.

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#Wordle 1,219 3/6*

⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Starting the week off with a W against the #OldGal and her 4.

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#WordLinx Sunday “MONEY” 🟨🟩🟦🟪⬜🟩🟥 ⬜🟧🟫🟫🟪🟦🟨 ⬜🟧⬜⬜🟨 🟩🟪🟨🟥 🔥115 🎉

The author of this puzzle …

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#WordLinx October 20, 2024 “COLD” ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟦🟪 🟥⬜🟨⬜🟦🟪 ⬜🟨🟧🟧⬜ ⬜🟪🟨🟥🟧 🔥115 ❌2

Two dumb mistakes. I …

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That’s how you finish a week!

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:16 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s …

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Good morning! May your soul be refreshed today. #MorningMug

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Amy’s perfect fall day:

  1. Hiking at Maybury State Park
  2. Parmenter’s Cider Mill for cider and donuts
  3. 12 …

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#Wordle 1,218 6/6*

🟨⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The streak lives but the #OldGal scored a 4! …

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

Perfect! …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 2:52 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you have fun today. #MorningMug

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Watching our favorite ballplayer at SVSU for some fall ball.

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#WordLinx October 18, 2024 “WORDS” 🟨⬜⬜🟩🟨🟦🟦🟪🟥🟧 ⬜🟨🟩🟧🟫⬜🔳⬛🟫🟩 ⬜🟪🟫⬛🟥🔲🔳🟨 🟦⬛🟫🟧🔲 🔥113 🎉

I feel …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Keyword | 10 guesses | 3:11 1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,217 4/6*

⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Sigh. The #OldGal got a 3. I could have had a 2 but chose …

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Good morning! May your compassion for the “other” grow today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,216 3/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal with the 5 today!

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

Good one!

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 4:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you grow in wisdom today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,215 4/6*

🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal popped a 3 today. She’s crafty! Thankfully, a …

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WordLinx October 16, 2024 “COMMUNICATION” 🟪⬜⬜⬜🟪🟫🟫🟧🟦🟩 🟨🟩🟩🟦⬜🟩⬜🟪 🟥🟪🟫🟫🟨⬜🟪 🟪🟥🟨🟧⬜ 🔥111 🎉

Good …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:54 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you challenge your assumptions today. #MorningMug

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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."

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#WordLinx October 15, 2024 “RUNNING” 🟦🟩⬜⬜🟪🟥🟩🟧🟦 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪⬜🟥⬜ 🟥🟦🟪⬜⬜🟨🟧 🟪🟥🟧🟦 ❓ 🔥110 ❌14

No …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:53 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,214 4/6*

🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Dog pile day! The #OldGal dropped a 6, #YoungPups!

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Good morning! May you be kind today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,213 3/6*

⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

That #OldGal also posted a 3. Maybe there’s a 2 out there …

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#WordLinx October 14, 2024 “BASEBALL” ⬜⬜⬜🟪🟩⬜🟥 ⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜🟪 ⬜⬜🟨🟨🟪🟩 🟦🟥🟥🟦🟥⬜ 🔥109 🎉

I better have …

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#Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:38 2️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May your week be one marked by joy. #MorningMug

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#WordLinx October 13, 2024 “CAMPING” ⬜⬛🟫⬜⬜🔲🟩⬜ 🟨🟩🟦🟦⬜⬜🟪 🟨🟥🟪🟥🟧🟫 🟧🟩⬜⬛🔲⬜ 🔥108 ❌1

Almost a …

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Took a cue from @manton and threw Arc Browser on my iPhone. So far, I like it. Also? Micro.Blog …

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#Keyword | 9 guesses | 2:36 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,212 4/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛🟩 ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Like Mother like son,the #OldGal also popped a 4 today.

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Good morning! May your day be one of rest. #MorningMug

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#WordLinx October 12, 2024 “TRAVEL” 🟦🟩🟥🟥⬜🟨🟩⬜🟧 🟧🟫🟩🟨🟪🟫⬜🟪 🟥⬜🟦🟦🟩🟦🟪 🟨⬜⬜🟩🟦🟪 🔥107 🎉

Very tricky …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:47 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you find joy in the small things today.

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#Wordle 1,211 2/6*

⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

I hate wasting a 2 on the same day the #OldGal pops a 2. 😄

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WordLinx October 11, 2024 “BEACH” 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟧🟨🟨🟫🟨 🟥⬜⬜🟫🟪🟩🟧🔲⬜ 🟨🟫🟧🟨⬜⬛🔲🟫 🟨🟦⬛🔲⬜🟫🟥 🔥106 🎉

Perfect …

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Voting from the comfort of my own home is a wonderful thing. I’m grateful for the accessibility to …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:38 | Bonus Level 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,210 6/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

A streak killer today. Too many options when …

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Good morning! Choose gratitude today. It’s not easy when things are hard.

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Not ideal. But Saturday we have Skubal on the bump and another Wings game.

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Overwhelmingly beautiful.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his …

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What a day for Detroit!

#RepDetroit #LGRW

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

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I really like this cartoon by Mike Lukovich from the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

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#Wordle 1,209 3/6*

🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also popped a 3. Meh.

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#WordLinx

October 10, 2024 “COOKING” 🟪🟩🟨🟪🟥⬜ 🟦🟨🟪🟦🟩 ⬜🟨⬜🟩 🟪🟥⬜⬜ 🔥105 ❌1

Tricky this morning!

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! Grace and peace to you today. #MorningMug

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Those gritty Tigers win! One win away from the ALCS! #RepDetroit

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Check out last night’s conversation from Tap Room Tuesday on the Election Process:

Tap Room …

: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: American Election Process

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Tap Room Tuesday, October 8, 2024

The gang got together this week to discuss the American Election …

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I can’t even begin to describe how excited I am for today’s Tigers game. The weird …

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Playoff lift! #RepDetroit

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#WordLinx October 9, 2024 “HOUSEPLANTS” ⬜🟪🟥🟪⬜⬜🟦🟪 ⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦⬜ ⬜🟨🟩🟩🟥🟦 🟪🟥⬜🟦 🔥104 🎉

Sometimes, I …

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#Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:35 1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,208 4/6*

⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Dog pile day, #YoungPups! The #OldGal dropped a 6!

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Good morning! May you have a great day! #MorningMug

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Tap Room Tuesday: American Elections out of context:

“That’s polishing a turd.”

Yup.

That’s the …

: Hospitals Not Courts

I think one of my favorite questions that Jesus is asked in the Gospels is, “Why do you eat …

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WordLinx October 8, 2024 “BOARD GAMES” 🟨🟩🟦⬜🟦🟪 ⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟪⬜🟩🟨 🟨⬜🟪🟪 ❓ 🔥103 ❌5

Very tricky …

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A very cool pattern plus a win over the #OldGal who got a 4! How …

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Good morning! #LoveWell today my friends.

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I will never understand Social Media Guy who just goes around leaving sarcastic and negative …

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LOL 😂

No shot today! So much for the perfect streak…

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Today’s schedule:

Coffee and word games

Gym

Golf with a good friend

Tigers at 4:08

Red Wings Opener …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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#Wordle 1,206 4/6*

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Winner winner! The #OldGal scored a 5!

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Good morning! May your week begin with a sense of hope.

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WordLinx Sunday “MINECRAFT” 🟨🟩🟦🟦🟪🟦🟩 🟥🟦⬜🟩🟧🟨⬜ 🟥⬜🟧⬜🟦 ⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜ ❓ 🔥101 ❌3

Not bad for having …

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WordLinx October 6, 2024 “ASTROLOGY” 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟦 🟥⬜🟪🟥🟩🟧 ⬜🟦🟧🟨🟫 ⬜🟩🟫 🔥101 🎉

This darn near a …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:55 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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#Wordle 1,205 5/6*

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Late playing due to travel today. But, the #OldGal …

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Good morning! May you find rest today.

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WordLinx October 5, 2024 “FURNITURE” 🟧🟨🟨⬜⬜⬜🟫⬜⬜ 🟥⬜🟫⬜🟫🟪⬜🟦 🟨🟩🟩🟨⬜🟦🟪 🟥🟦🟧⬜🟪🟫🟩 🔥100 🎉

Fun to …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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The #OldGal hung by a thread scoring a 6! Dog pile …

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It’s Tigers game day! Go win game one with pitching chaos!!!

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Good morning! May joy abound for you today.

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The girl cousins…

They sure have grown up!

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A little rehearsal fun before the big day tomorrow…

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I am so excited to celebrate my nephew’s wedding tomorrow!

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Test. Please ignore.

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

Nailed …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:37 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

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#Wordle 1,203 4/6*

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The fours was with us today as the #OldGal also got a 4. …

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Good morning! I hope you are able to accomplish something on your list today that allows you to rest …

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#Wordle 1,202 5/6*

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The streak lives but the #OldGal crushed me with a …

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

Tricky today!

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:33 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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Good morning! May you give yourself grace today, life is hard.

: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: Qualified Immunity

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Tap Room Tuesday, October 1, 2024

This past Tuesday evening the crew once again gathered to talk …

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#WordLinx October 2, 2024 “DESSERT” 🟫⬜🟦🟦🔳🟦🟫⬛🔲🟦 🟫🟥🟪🟫⬛🔲🟦🔳 ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩🟦 🟪🟥🟧🟧🟩🟨⬜ 🔥97 🎉

I am not …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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#Wordle 1,201 4/6*

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It’s the #OldGal’s birthday today. So, I suppose it’s OK …

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Good morning! May you discover a practice today that helps you rest.

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#Wordle 1,200 4/6*

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The #OldGal popped a 5 today. How did the #YoungPups do …

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#WordLinx Holiday “INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY ☕” 🔲🟧⬛⬛⬜🔲🔲🟪🟦🟨 🟥🟫⬛🟩🟥🟫🟫🟨 ⬜🟨🟩🟦🟪🟦⬜ ⬜🟥🟧🟦 🔥96 🎉 …

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#WordLinx October 1, 2024 “FRUIT” ⬛⬜⬜🟥⬛🟥🟧🟧🟫 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟨🟩 🟪⬜🟥🟧🟧🟫 ⬜🟥🟪🟨🟦🟧 ❓ 🔥96 ❌13

Not a great …

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Good morning! I usually post something that begins with, “May you…” but today I have only one thing …

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Stats for September in #WordLinx..

WordLinx September 2024 Completed 38 Avg ❌3.26 ❓12 👑0 🎉10

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#Wordle 1,199 3/6*

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The #OldGal with the bounce back, 3. Any 2s out there?

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Hit that perfect!

WordLinx September 30, 2024 “VEGETABLES” ⬜🟨🟩🟩⬜🟦🟨 ⬜🟧🟪🟥🟫⬜🟦 🟪🟥🟧⬜🟨🟫 ⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨🟧 …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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Good morning! May you have a week marked by peace.

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This morning’s message from Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint. It’s a message about how we are able …

: 1 & 2 Corinthians

We explore briefly 1 and 2 Corinthians.

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The more I reflect on the whole National Daughter and Son day thing, the more gratitude wells up in …

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The Sunday puzzle was challengingly fun!

#WordLinx Sunday “WRITE” 🟨🟩🟦🟪🟥🟥🟧🟫 🟨🟫⬛⬜🟫⬛🟩🟫 …

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#WordLinx September 29, 2024 “SOUNDS” ⬜🟪⬜⬜⬜⬜🟪🟥🟦 🟨🟩🟦🟨🟩🟨 ⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩 🟩⬜⬜🟥 🔥94 ❌5

Feel pretty …

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This week’s bonus level is apropos…

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:21 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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#Wordle 1,198 2/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 6 today! Perhaps it’s time for a dog pile …

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Good morning! May you know the joy of reconciliation today.

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WordLinx September 28, 2024 “BASKETBALL” 🟥🟧🟫⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟨🟩🟩🟦🟩🟪 🟫🟥🟦⬜⬜ 🟩🟪🟧🟨⬜ 🔥93 ❌3

This should …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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#Wordle 1,197 4/6*

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The #OldGal finally struggled today with a 5! Let’s see a …

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Good morning! May you know grace and peace today.

: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: What Makes a Good Citizen?

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Tap Room Tuesady 9/24/2024

The crew was gathered around some deep fried food and cold beers for a …

: He Lives Here

When I meet someone new one of the first questionst that I ask them is, “Where are you …

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#Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:51 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

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#Wordle 1,196 3/6*

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The #OldGal and I both scored a 3 today. She just keeps killing …

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Good morning! May you persevere like the Detroit Tigers today.

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We had the absolute best day in #Detroit! I’m grateful to be able to do life with Amy. The Tigers …

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WordLinx September 26, 2024 “ROCKS” 🟨🟩⬜🟦🟪🟩🟥🟧🟫⬛⬜ 🟪🟩🟧🟫🟪⬜⬛⬜⬜🟦⬜ ⬜⬛🟫🟥🟦🟧🟩 ⬜🟫🟨🟫⬜🟧 ❓ 🔥91 ❌7 …

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Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:39 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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#Wordle 1,195 3/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 3 today, again. Yeesh…

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Good morning! May you be kind today.

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Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:29 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

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#Wordle 1,194 3/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Any 2s out there in …

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Good morning! May you feel accomplished today.

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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#Wordle 1,193 4/6*

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The #OldGal got me with a 3, but I see the #YoungPups are …

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Good morning! May you love as one who knows they have been forgiven much.

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#Wordle 1,192 4/6*

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The #OldGal popped a 4 as well. Let’s see those threes …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:32 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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Off to a good start to …

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Good morning! May you begin the week with the knowledge that there is nothing that can separate you …

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I think my sermon today on Romans was one of my better ones. Perhaps it will encourage you.

Romans …

: Romans

An overview of the heart of Romans

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The #OldGal popped a mighty 3 today as well. Is there a …

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Good morning! May you experience community that encourages your soul today.

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#Wordle 1,190 4/6*

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Another day, another win. The #OldGal dropped a 5 today! …

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Good morning! May you be present to those around you.

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The #OldGal came in with a five today! Looks like the …

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Good morning! May you have fun today.

: Acts

We dive into a discussion about the book of Acts.

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You know the leg workout did its job when you fall up the stairs. 😂

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#Wordle 1,188 3/6*

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The #OldGal finally struggled! She dropped a 4 and victory is …

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Good morning! May you know that your friends are here to walk alongside you no matter the …

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I’m really enjoying this book so far. I think it might make for a good preaching outline.

Currently …

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The morning moon was epic. 📸

: Tap Room Tuesday Reflection: What Qualifies Someone for Public Office

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Tap Room Tuesday 9/17/24

Once again we gathered together to spend time talking about things that …

: Party Time! Excellent!

I think one of my favorite stories about Jesus is the wedding at Cana in John 2. The whole thing is …

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#Wordle 1,187 5/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 4. Ugh. She’s tough.

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Good morning! May you know the satisfaction of accomplishing something difficult today.

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The #OldGal popped a 3 today. I guess weird words are a …

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Good morning! May you have your emotions moved today.

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#Wordle 1,185 2/6*

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The #OldGal was crushed today. She scored a 5!

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Good morning! May you be joyful today.

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With her crafty recharge complete, the #OldGal scored a …

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Good morning! May you choose community over isolation today.

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Good morning! May you see those on the fringes today.

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This morning was stunning.

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The #OldGal also dropped a 3. She’s recharging at her craft …

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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 …

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Tap Room Tuesday Out of Context:

“Cats are like little crack addicts.” - The ToddFather

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The #OldGal is at a retreat this weekend crafting. So she’s …

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Good morning! May you listen today.

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Hey @manton I feel like I remember there being a way to embed a “subscribe” short code …

: 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 …

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#Wordle 1,180 2/6*

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The #OldGal couldn’t hang today with my 2! She was only able to …

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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 …

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The #OldGal scored a 4 today as well. Hopefully, there’s …

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Good morning! May you choose to be kind today.

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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 …

: Ezra and Nehemiah

We finish our survey of the Old Testament

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I thought the #OldGal was going to get me today but she …

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Good morning! May you connect in community today.

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It was a great day! The outcome of the game wasn’t what we wanted but the company and laughs and …

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The #OldGal continues her rise to dominance with a 3 as well. …

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Good morning! May you extend grace as it has been extended to you.

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The #OldGal popped a 4 today. She is trending now to lower …

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Good morning! May you do what needs done today to rest tomorrow.

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The #OldGal had a busy morning of doctor appointments, so her …

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Good morning! May you choose joy today.

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The #OldGal just keeps tying me! She scored a 3 today. I can’t …

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Good morning! May you be overwhelmed by grace today.

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I’m taking in and enjoying every last bit of these glorious mornings. Soon enough the cold winds …

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#WordLinx September 3, 2024 “DOG” 🟦🟩🟪🟥🟧⬜ 🟦⬜🟩🟪⬜ 🟥⬜⬜🟧 🟨🟩🟨 🔥68 ❌0

Boom!

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,172 4/6*

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The #OldGal with a four today as well. She is …

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Good morning! May you choose to pursue the narrow path today.

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Getting it in today. #fitness

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#WordLinx September 2, 2024 “ICE” ⬜🟩🟦🟧🟫🟪🟥 🟫🟧🟫🟧🟩🟪 🟨🟩🟦⬜🟪 🟨🟥⬜⬜⬜ 🔥67 ❌1

Not a bad showing. …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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#Wordle 1,171 3/6*

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The self-proclaimed “puzzle slayer,” the #OldGal, also scored a …

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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. …

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#WordLinx September 1, 2024 “FIRE” 🟪🟥⬜⬜⬜🟨🟦 🟨🟩⬜🟨🟦 🟪🟥🟧🟩🟨 🟪🟥🟧🟦🟨 🔥66 ❌0

WordLinx Holiday …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:37 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Got it!

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Good morning! May your friends make you laugh today.

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:41 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

A bonus round perfect! …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Finally! Geesh

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#Wordle 1,169 4/6*

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May the fours be with us! The #OldGal and I tied again.

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We had so much fun celebrating Libby’s 21st in East Lansing today! #GoGreen!

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#Wordle 1,168 3/6*

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#OldGal also popped a 3.

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Keyword | 13 guesses | 3:11 1️⃣4️⃣4️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

Welp. No shot today. On to …

:

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 …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 2:59 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

😞😞🤷‍♂️

Just couldn’t see …

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#Wordle 1,167 3/6*

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The #OldGal popped a four today. Victory is sweet!

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Good morning! May you cross that one thing off your list that is giving you the most stress.

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#Wordle 1,166 3/6*

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The wind last night blew away the #OldGal’s cheat codes. She …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:46 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

VERRRRRY slow but …

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Good morning! May you press on today in spite of any circumstances that challenge you.

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Back on the winning …

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#Wordle 1,165 4/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. She’s crafty! What’s …

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Good morning! May you remember that grace abounds.

:

#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:56 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

Very tricky today! The …

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#Wordle 1,164 3/6*

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The #OldGal had her streak busted this morning! A resounding …

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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.

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

Had the word guessed wrong. …

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#Wordle 1,163 6/6*

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The #OldGal scored a 5 and my streak lives.

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Good morning! May you know the joy of being welcomed into community today.

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#Wordle 1,162 3/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 5 today!

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Destroyed the Bonus …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:22 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Yeehaw! A strong week …

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Good morning! May you find rest today.

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

I feel particularly good …

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Good morning! May you choose to laugh at your circumstances today.

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#Wordle 1,161 5/6*

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The #OldGal demolished me today with a 3. Is there …

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#Wordle 1,160 4/6*

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The #OldGal scored a 3 today. It’s not looking good for …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:33 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Yeehaw! Bonus level …

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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 …

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Good morning! May you hold on to hope today.

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Some days at the coffee shop are quiet, like today. Some days are chaotic. Both have their place. …

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#Wordle 1,158 4/6*

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The #OldGal scored a 4 today too. She’s crafty!

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Good morning! May today bring you joy.

:

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Saw it today!

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#Wordle 1,157 4/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I’ve already seen a 3 …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:25 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Finally!!! It’s been so …

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Good morning ! May you love well this week.

:

#Keyword | 17 guesses | 1:20 2️⃣9️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

Zero shot today. Welp. …

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#Wordle 1,156 4/6*

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The #OldGal scored a 6, keeping her streak alive but once …

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Good morning! May you know how much you matter today (this should not be mistaken for how much …

:

#Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:29 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

Epic fail.

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#Wordle 1,155 3/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 4 today. Once again, victory is ours …

:

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 …

:

We moved our daughter, Libby, in for her 3rd year at Michigan State yesterday. She’s on a new …

:

#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:28 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,154 3/6*

🟨🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 4 today! Victory is once again ours …

:

Good morning! May you extend grace today.

:

#Keyword | 11 guesses | 1:50 5️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,153 2/6*

🟩🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 3. Victory is ours!!!

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Good morning! May you set aside malice and mockery today.

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#Wordle 1,152 3/6*

⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also dropped a 3 today. Hopefully there’s a a …

:

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you set aside the way of anger today.

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#Wordle 1,151 4/6*

⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨 ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also hit a 4 bagger today. I’d say it’s good …

:

#Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:48 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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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 …

:

#Wordle 1,150 5/6*

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The #OldGal also popped a 5 with the exact same …

:

#Keyword | 7 guesses | 1:52 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

:

Good morning! May you pursue the way of faithfulness today.

:

#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:28 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,149 5/6*

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The #OldGal crushed me today with a 3. But, the …

:

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. …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:58 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,148 4/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. I’ve seen at least one …

:

Good morning! May you follow the way of goodness today.

:

#Keyword | 10 guesses | 0:39 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣4️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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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 …

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 1:35 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,146 4/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 3 today. She is really trying to …

:

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.

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#Wordle 1,145 5/6*

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Happy Wednesday! The #OldGal popped a 4 and takes …

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#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:33 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

So close, yet so far away.

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#Wordle 1,144 2/6*

🟩⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

A demolishing of the #OldGal and her 4 today!

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God morning! May you pursue the way of joy today.

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#Wordle 1,143 4/6*

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The #OldGal and I tied this morning. Perhaps her grandson …

: Nahum, Zephaniah, Habbakuk, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah

We explore the prophets to pre-Exile Judah.

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Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

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Off to a good start …

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Good morning! May you pursue the way of love today.

:

Struggle bus today…

Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:51 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,142 4/6*

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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 …

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Still rolling!

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#Wordle 1,141 3/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 3. This is the last day with her …

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Good morning! May you do good at all the times you can today.

:

Wordle 1,140 6/6*

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The #OldGal crushed me today with a 4. Ouch.

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:20 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Finally! This week has …

:

Good morning! May you do good in all the places you can today.

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#Wordle 1,139 3/6*

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The #OldGal exclaimed, “That was a shot in the dark!” Then sent …

:

Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:52 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

:

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 …

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#Wordle 1,138 3/6*

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The #OldGal also popped a 3 today. Sigh.

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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: …

:

Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:56 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,137 3/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 5 today!!! Perhaps too much fun with her …

:

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 …

:

The narrow path is to hold onto conviction and extend overwhelming grace.

To withhold conviction or …

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#Wordle 1,136 3/6*

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The #OldGal couldn’t hang today and only scored a 4! Boom.

:

Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:27 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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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.

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There have been many folks who are quite upset about a particular moment in the Olympics Opening …

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Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:48 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,135 4/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Perhaps a #YoungPup …

:

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 …

:

Today was a good redemption day after yesterday’s L.

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:16 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect …

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Good morning! May you put away grudges and offer grace.

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#Wordle 1,134 5/6*

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The #OldGal demolished me today with a 3! Yikes! …

:

My happy place.

:

The streak is over.

Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:03 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,133 3/6*

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The #OldGal somehow got a 4, even with that adorable grandson …

:

Good morning! May all your clouds have silver linings.

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

The streak continues!

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#Wordle 1,132 3/6*

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It’s going to be tough today! The #OldGal popped a 3 too. She …

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Good morning! May you see the divine in your neighbor today.

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#Wordle 1,131 4/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 3! Yikes!

:

This week, I qualified for the bonus level!

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:17 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play …

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:19 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

On a little run now…

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Good morning! May you know that you are pretty dang awesome.

:

What are some of your foundational principles?

For me, integrity is crucial.

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Over the last few months, I’ve been a bit lax with eating. I needed a season of recovery after a …

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:12 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Some days you just see …

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#Wordle 1,130 6/6*

⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal dropped a 5 today. She has …

:

Good morning! May you love well today.

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:23 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Boom!

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#Wordle 1,129 3/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

My solve was good, but not good enough. The #OldGal scores a 3 …

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Good morning! May you hold on to hope today.

: Job, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes

The foundation of wisdom

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#Wordle 1,128 4/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal dropped a 3 today and reminded me that she …

:

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 🔑 …

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#Wordle 1,127 4/6*

🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟨🟩⬛⬛ 🟩⬛🟩🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also scored 4 today. Hopefully, there’s a 3 …

:

Good morning! May you choose friendship over isolation today.

:

#Wordle 1,126 5/6*

⬛🟨⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal with a 3. Blah.

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Ugh. I hate when I can’t “see” it.

Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:19 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s …

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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 …

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Good morning! May you seek wisdom not simply information today.

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:33 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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#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 🔑 …

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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.

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Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:37 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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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 …

:

Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:31 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May your favorite band stay together this week.

(h/t Dave Rose for this morning’s …

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We had an amazing day on Friday up at Mackinac Island.

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#Wordle 1,121 4/6*

⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also scored a 4 on a tough word. Is there a …

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:54 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you connect with community today.

:

#Wordle 1,120 5/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟩 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

I’ve been away from my phone at Lake Michigan all …

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Keyword | 10 guesses | 0:40 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣4️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you create rest and relaxation for yourself today.

:

#Wordle 1,119 6/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal annihilated me this morning with …

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Keyword | 8 guesses | 1:25 3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May your morning beverage make you smile.

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:28 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

:

#Wordle 1,118 4/6*

🟨⬛⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 3 today. I’m bewildered by her …

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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 🔑 …

:

Good morning! May you not “should” on yourself today.

:

#Wordle 1,116 5/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal whooped me today with a 4, but the …

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Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:18 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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Good morning! May you know you matter today.

:

Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:46 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

:

#Wordle 1,115 4/6*

🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟨🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored…

X/6!

Happy win day for the …

:

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 …

:

Good morning! May you know the joy of being known today.

:

Keyword | 12 guesses | 1:37 5️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

:

Keyword | 8 guesses | 0:34 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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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 …

:

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 …

:

Hey #YoungPups! On July 3, the #OldGal scored a 3! Did anyone beat her?

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#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 …

:

Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:40 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

Seems to be my pattern. Not …

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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 …

:

Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:35 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

:

Good morning! May you hold on to perspective today.

:

#Wordle 1,108 5/6*

🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛⬛⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Rejoice #YoungPups! You have vanquished the #OldGal …

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:24 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑 …

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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!!! 😁

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#Wordle 1,107 5/6*

⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal scored a 5 today as well. I am …

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Good morning! May today be one filled with laughter and friends.

:

Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:15 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑 …

:

#Wordle 1,106 5/6*

🟨🟨⬛⬛🟨 ⬛⬛🟨🟨🟨 🟨🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The results are in and the #OldGal dropped a 5! So …

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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 …

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#Wordle 1,105 6/6*

⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟨🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal brought it with a 5 today. She …

:

Good morning! Choose to love well today.

:

Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:39 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

Under the average on guesses …

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#Wordle 1,104 4/6*

⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal dropped a 4 today! I have to believe a …

:

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 …

:

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?

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Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:26 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Play today’s game 🔑

Fast, but loads of …

:

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 …

:

Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:14 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

Some days it clicks. …

:

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 …

:

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 …

:

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!

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Good morning! May you experience joy today.

:

This Cardinals/Giants game at Rickwood Field is excellent. The stories and history of baseball being …

:

#Wordle 1,097 3/6*

🟨⬛⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal popped another 3 today! Thankfully, …

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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.

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Good morning! May you choose peace today.

:

#Wordle 1,095 5/6*

🟩🟩⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal crushed me today with a resounding 3!

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Good morning! May you choose to live in the moment today.

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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 …

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#Wordle 1,093 3/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟩⬛ ⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal tried really hard today. She made an effort. It’s …

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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 …

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Good morning! May you simply enjoy today.

:

#Wordle 1,091 2/6*

⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal was confident today but fell short with a 3. #YoungPups, …

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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

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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 …

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Good morning! May you know that your presence matters.

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#Wordle 1,088 4/6*

⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal dropped a 4 too. Hopefully a #YoungPup pops a …

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Good morning ! May you find meaning and purpose in your work today.

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#Wordle 1,087 5/6*

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The #OldGal also popped a 5! Surely a #YoungPup or …

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Good morning! May you practice kindness to yourself and others today.

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#Wordle 1,086 4/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a stair step 5! #YoungPups are on to …

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Good morning! May you choose community today

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Super fun walk with my wife, Amy, today. We did 12 miles in just over three hours.

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#Wordle 1,085 3/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 3! Can a #YoungPup pop a 2???

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Good morning! May you do something restful today.

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Fridays are quickly becoming one of my favorite days of the week. I think they are the most restful …

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#Wordle 1,084 4/6*

⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨⬛🟨 🟨🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal also scored a 4. I believe that a #YoungPup …

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Good morning! May you love well today.

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#Wordle 1,083 5/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 4 and crushed me today. She …

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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.

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#Wordle 1,082 4/6*

🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨⬛⬛ ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal is with her grandchildren this week. I expect …

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Good morning! May you know peace today in the midst of whatever stress you might be facing.

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#Wordle 1,081 4/6*

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The #OldGal popped a 6 today! #YoungPups taste that …

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Good morning! May you experience care and love today from those that matter most to you.

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#Wordle 1,080 4/6*

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A typo in word 2 cost me. The #OldGal also got a 4. I am …

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Good morning! May you start your week with a sense of joy.

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#Wordle 1,079 4/6*

⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal dropped a 5 today! #YoungPups, victory is …

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Good morning! May you rest today.

:

#Wordle 1,078 4/6*

⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟨🟨⬛ 🟨🟨🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

The #OldGal dropped a 4 as well. Hopefully a three is out …

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Good morning! May you find restoration today.

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#Wordle 1,077 4/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 3! What?! #YoungPups unite!!!

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Good morning! May you extend mercy to your enemies today.

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#Wordle 1,076 5/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 5. So, the #YoungPups …

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Good morning! May you be fully present wherever you are today.

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The #OldGal matched me with a 4. I wonder if a #YoungPup …

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Good morning! May you know that grace abounds today.

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MLB Umpires should all be mic’ed up and mic on when talking to managers on challenges. It would be …

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The #OldGal dropped a 4! She must have had too much fun …

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Tell me you live in Michigan without telling me you live in Michigan.

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The #OldGal also popped a 2 today! That’s two ties in a row. Thought …

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Good morning! Today is Memorial Day and we remember the ones who sacrificed their lives so we might …

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If you like listening to sermons, perhaps you willl like mine from this morning…

Why Does the Bible …

: Why Does the Bible Matter? // 2 Timothy 3:16-17

We continues our “Summer of Scripture” with a conversation about “why” the Bible matters.

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I tied the #OldGal today. She also got a 4. I am sure she …

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Good morning! May you embrace community and connection today.

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The #OldGal fell short today with a 4! Have a great Saturday …

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Good morning! May you choose joy today.

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The #OldGal dropped a 3 today. She’s one tough old bird!

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The new micro.blog iOS app update is pretty slick. Well done @manton.

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That #OldGal got a 4! Victory is ours #YoungPups!

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Good morning! May you be the best version of yourself today.

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I’m starting to play a lot of golf. I was able to get an annual pass at our local public course …

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The #OldGal dropped a 4. She is wiley!

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I’m getting bettbetterer at this!

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Good morning! May your day be filled with joy.

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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?

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The #OldGal also scored a 5 today. She is baiting …

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I’m improving at this game. Should have been a perfect score but I made an unforced error. 😂

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Good morning! May you allow yourself to be challenged to grow today.

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The #OldGal scored 3 today. It’s not surprising …

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Good on time, poor on execution.

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Good morning! May you love well this week.

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Sunday funday! Wow!

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The #OldGal also dropped a 6! I am confident …

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The #OldGal and I both with 5s! Streaks live!

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Good morning! May you create an opportunity to have fun and make a memory today.

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The #OldGal dropped a 3! It’s because she got …

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Good morning! May you find some closure today.

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The #OldGal dropped a 6! She is spending time with a …

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Good morning! May your day be all you want it to be.

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I was thinking abiut my user experience with micro.blog and I think one of the things that I would …

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Unsurprisingly, the #OldGal scored a 3 today as well. We need a …

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Good morning! May you know that your life has impact beyond what you see.

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The #OldGal defeated me today with a 4! Good on …

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Good morning! May you be aware of the good that is all around you today.

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If you are into sermon listening, here’s the final installment from my series on the Sermon on the …

: ordinary jesus: acta non verba // Matthew 7:21-29

We wrap up our series on the Sermon on the Mount

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Good morning! May you have a great day even if you spill the coffee.

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The #OldGal also pulled a 3! She’s a spicy one today.

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I knew the #OldGal would get it in 3 today and she did. …

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Good morning! May you connect with an authentic community today.

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Nostr intrigues me. Does anyone know of an iOS app for it with working notifications?

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The #OldGal also dropped a 4 today! She’s back on the …

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Good morning! May you create an opportunity for laughter today.

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Not great. This is more the …

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The #OldGal with a solid showing, but she failed today with a 4! …

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Good morning! May you find some closure today on something that’s been hanging over your head.

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This game has been a consistent struggle for me. But today, I knocked it out of the park!

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Today was a difficult solve. Thankfully, the …

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Good morning! May you accomplish something on your to-do list that will allow your mind to relax …

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I thought I would get her today, but that #OldGal wasn’t …

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Good morning! May you know the joy of good friends today.

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Another day. Another 6.

The #OldGal dropped a …

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Good morning! May you create opportunities for joy today.

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If you’re into sermon listening, you can check out my message from Sunday…

ordinary jesus - no …

: ordinary jesus - no shortcuts // Matthew 7:13-2”

We take a look at what Jesus has to say about shortcuts to spiritual growth.

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Good morning! May you be present with those you love today.

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The #OldGal is sandbagging again with a 6! She’s setting us up. …

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Happy Star Wars Day. To all who celebrate, “May the 4th be with you!”

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Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy.

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The streak lives! But the #OldGal crushed like the …

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The #OldGal dropped a 4! Her losing streak is growing. This is …

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Good morning! May you be willing to zig when the world wants you to zag.

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Good morning! May you embrace joy and gratitude today.

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The #OldGal dropped a 5. Her streak lives but her defeats …

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The #OldGal dropped a 4 today! The pollen count must be the reason.

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Good morning! May you recognize the small joys today. #MorningMug

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Oh Tigers, you devious devils that give me hope and then make me feel silly for the hope.

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I think one of my favorite parts of the Micro.Blog user experience is that it doesn’t show …

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Hey @Mtt and @manton I am still seeing the <- -more- -> tag pop in my newsletters. Any …

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Good morning! May you be fully present today. #MorningMug 📷 some old guy sipping coffee

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The #OldGal is toying with me, she got a 4 as well. Kind …

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The #OldGal scores a 4 today. The only good …

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Good morning! As we begin a new week, may gratitude be ever with you. #MorningMug a baseball hall of fame mug

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I got the the sermon published in record time this week. If you’re into that kind of thing, here it …

: ordinary jesus: a simple rule // Matthew 7:7-12

We take a look at being direct with God

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The #OldGal also scored a 3 today. Could a #YoungPup grab a 2? …

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Good morning! May you know the joy of a loving community today.

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Saginaw Valley State University are the regular season baseball GLIAC Champs!

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There’s just something good about working out, for me. It just makes me feel good.

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Good morning! May today be a joyful adventure! #MorningMug a coffee mug that says “so begins the adventure”

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The #OldGal also got a 4. I am confident that Team …

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The #OldGal dropped a 4 and has now lost two days in a row! …

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Anyone else feel like sometimes Connections tries too hard?

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Good morning! May you do something that brings you joy today. #MorningMug

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I got to play golf with a good friend today. Life is good!

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I got to golf with a friend this morning. So, I’m just now getting to …

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Every morning when I make my coffee I see this little reminder. May you love well today. #MorningMug …

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The #OldGal dropped a 3. She is unmerciful.

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Good morning! May you create some peace in your life today. #MorningMug

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I am finding the biggest difference between Micro Blog/Mastodon/Bluesky and Threads is the lack of …

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What are some questions that you’re wrestling with in regards to faith or religion or spirituality …

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Do you ever get the sense that people just like being upset?

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Good morning! May you find joy in on your work today and see it as a gift. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal is on a heater! She dropped a 3 as well. Oh dear …

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A couple weeks ago I had one of “those” weeks in ministry where real life was more important than …

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I just uploaded four messages to the Acts 13 Network podcast feed. If you’re into sermons, I’d be …

: 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…

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Good morning! May your week start well. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal got a 2! What in the world?! Now I’m a bit …

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The #OldGal didn’t complete the puzzle today! Wins …

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Good morning! May you choose community today. #MorningMug

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Across from our hotel was a lovely park with a fun trail. Plus we got this view from the top of a …

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Good morning! May you take a moment to breathe today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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Hitting’ frozen ropes. 🥶

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Yeah! My starting word came in handy today. Sadly, the #OldGal’s did too as …

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Good morning! May you accomplish what needs accomplished today so you can rest this weekend. …

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This Tigers game is crazy!

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Flash Cold Brew from Vertex Coffee in Ypsilanti, MI. So yum!

Flash Cold Brew from Vertex Coffee in Ypsilanti, MI. So yum!

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Good morning! May you allow others to enter deeply into your life today. #MorningMug …

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That #OldGal got a 3 today. She defeated me with ease. …

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Good morning! May you have a day filled with laughter. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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I’m a little embarrassed by the 3 today. The #OldGal dropped a …

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There’s just something g wonderful about sitting in the garage on a sunny day enjoying a good book …

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Good morning! May you find time to reflect on all the good in your life today. #MorningMug …

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Lucas. Raymond.

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In 2012 my son won MLB’s Breaking Boundaries essay contest and got to spend a day with Sharon …

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It’s always good to get out and swing the sticks with Dad.

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The #OldGal bounced back big today with a 3! Did any #YoungPups …

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Good morning! May you practice contentment this week. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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Today the #OldGal took pity and only got a 5! Rejoice …

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How about them Detroit Red Wings!?

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Traveling today! But got it done. The #OldGal scored a 4! I …

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Live music is bomb.

Live music when it’s your nephew making his public debut? Electric.

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Good morning! May your Friday be one where you experience contentment. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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The #OldGal crushed me like the bug I am. She …

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Hillsdale College’s new baseball facility is absolutely stunning. The video board in right field is …

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Good morning! May you remember that even things that we don’t necessarily think are good, like rain, …

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The Twins city connect uniforms are sweet.

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Finished reading: Following Jesus by N. T. Wright 📚

I’m excited to share some quotes and notes from …

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There’s something lovely about sitting on my patio in the sun, smoking a nice pipe of …

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I think Micro Blog is back to updating properly. so this is a test.

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Good morning! May you create opportunities for joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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The #OldGal keeps on tying me! She got a 4 too. I am sure …

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I need to write some stuff. But, I am so not feeling it. I suppose that ther are times when you need …

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Good morning! May you #lovewell today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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The #OldGal and I both bounce back with 3s today. Hopefully the …

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Tough day for the Rose household with both the …

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There’s nothing quite like spending a day with your daughter. Her sorority put on a fantastic …

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The #OldGal got a 3 today as well! She’s really feeling strong.

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Good morning! May you connect deeply with community today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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Day 6 30 Day Photo Challenge: windy

When I think windy, I think about cold days at the ballfield.

My wife and I freezing at a baseball game on a windy spring afternoon.

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Good morning! May you do something that brings you joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing 📷

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As the old man drove, he smiled. He glanced over at the boy who had long ago become a man. They …

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The #OldGal came ack strong today with a 3. We are going to need …

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April Photoblogging Challenged Day 5: serene

The sunset over the Gulf of Mexico from Panama City Beach

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Good morning! May your Friday bring you closure. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Blue mug in front of a warm fire

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They were in the old man’s Jeep and pulled up to the squawk box, “Two large fries and two chocolate …

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📸 Challenge Day 04: foliage

A snapshot of a Florida pine stand from a hike we took in Panama City Beach, FL

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#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:13 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Perfect score!

Play today’s game 🔑

I finally got one fast!

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Good morning! May you choose to trust and rest today in spite of any circumstances you find yourself …

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#Wordle 1,020 3/6*

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The #OldGal got a 5 and exclaimed, “thought I’d give the …

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April 3, photoblog challenge. A hand-made card.

A hand made card by Linda Cantlay of some blue flowers

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I am still so excited about the way things are now organized with The Pastor Next Door. Setting up a …

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He thumped down the steps to the basement and began frantically searching the boxes. His body …

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He moved past her like he was in a #trance. His mind was spinning. The words would be all wrong if …

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The #OldGal popped a 3 today as well. She’s wiley!!!!

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Good morning! May you accomplish a nagging task today to help you relieve a bit of stress. …

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#Wordle 1,018 3/6*

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The #OldGal pulled a three today, too. Will we see a 2 from the …

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I am really enjoying this Tigers team. They just find ways to win, so far. The excitement level is …

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Good morning! May you know the love that casts out fear. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A mug with the Māori word, “Aroha,” which means love in front of an inviting fire

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It was though he was looking through her. She knew him almost as well as he knew himself. From the …

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How could something so #simple be so difficult? All that had to be done was to say the words. Those …

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#Wordle 1,017 5/6*

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The streak lives but the #OldGal whipped me with a …

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Good morning! Today, may you have time to reflect on the good and the beautiful things in your life. …

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The #OldGal got an Easter treat with a victory, she …

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As the screen door slammed shut behind him an #eerie calm swept through him. A decision made, though …

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Good morning! Christ is risen!

A coffee mug that reads, “Let the adventure begin” in front of a fire place

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I woke up to BlueSky comment notifications in my MicroBlog app. That’s pretty darn slick… @manton

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Silent Saturday.

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#Wordle 1,015 3/6*

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The #OldGal also came in with a 3! Her grandchildren must have …

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There was a #twang of guilt as he opened the door and walked back into the house she had made a …

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The #OldGal got a 4! Her grandchild superpowers are fading. …

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Good morning! This Good Friday let us consider what sacrificial love looks like and how we might …

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It’s Opening Day! Go Tigers! Go Cards!

Tigers game on the left, Cardinals game on the right.

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I’m quite happy with the new clean set up that I’ve implemented. Woo!

A simple clean homepage that …

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He inhaled the fresh evening air, tapped out his pipe, and turned on his heel. At the moment their …

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Today is one of my favorite days of the year!

The stage is set. #OpeningDay

A wide shot of Guaranteed Rate Field. Opening Day imagery emblazons the video boards and is painted on the field behind home plate.

Detroit Tigers …

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The reorganization of “The Pastor Next Door” is up and running:

Essays Devotionals

The …

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Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate!

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The #OldGal took me to task and rocked a 3 today! The …

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Good morning! Today is Maundy Thursday, may we consider the importance of community in our times of …

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I think, I am going to pull my long form writing out and post it on a dedicated subdomain. Now, what …

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She looked through her reflection out of the window and watched him pace. The decision to be made …

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The #OldGal came in hot today with a 3! I am confident it is a …

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Good morning! On this Wednesday of Holy Week, may you consider the limitless faithfulness of the …

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I am thinking about how to better organize my content. Currently, danielmrose.com is my hub with …

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Now more than ever he wished the old man was still around. If anyone would know how to #caress the …

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#Wordle 1,011 4/6*

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The #OldGal popped a 5! There’s wins to be had today …

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Good morning! On this Tuesday of Holy Week may you consider the faithful love of the Divine. …

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Happy Oberon Day to all who celebrate!

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"Yes, there was a whiff of triumph on Palm Sunday, but not the kind of triumph that might impress …

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He took a draw from the pipe and felt the slight burn of the smoke through his nostrils. His stare …

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#Wordle 1,010 3/6*

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The #OldGal kept her streak alive but that’s about all can be …

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Good morning! Today is the beginning of Holy Week. May you consider the overwhelming divine grace …

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I was interviewed on a fun podcast about being a Girl Dad. You can check it out here: Dad’s With …

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He stood and walked to the railing of the porch as the sun dipped below the trees. Knowing that the …

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#Wordle 1,009 4/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 4, likely she is feeling bad …

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Good morning! May you choose to connect with others today in a shared sense of community. …

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Jesus himself had mixed feelings during the clamorous parade. Luke reports that as he approached …

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Definitely going to have the split screen going this afternoon for Michigan State/UNC and …

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If you’re on micro.blog, I would encourage you to check out @Mtt’s Tiny Theme. It is …

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Even in the moment of peace, as he rocked slowly, the #weight of the decision was ever present. He …

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Good morning! May your Saturday be one full of laughter and joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Just some middle aged white dude sipping from a Michigan National Championship coffee mug

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#Wordle 1,008 4/6*

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The #OldGal whipped me with a 3. She did me like me …

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This past week I’ve done the “crazy weather/man cold” thing. Yet, I didn’t …

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This NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has been really entertaining to this point. It is one of …

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If you’re into sermon listening, mine from this past Sunday has been published: ordinary jesus - …

: ordinary jesus - quiet righteousness // Matthew 6:1-4

We take a look at Jesus’ call to a quiet righteousness

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His stubbled face and steel blue eyes revealed a deep knowing. His hands were calloused. The #smoke …

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#Wordle 1,007 4/6*

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An unforced error in row three. 🤬

The upside? The #OldGal …

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Good morning! May you finish your week with hopeful enthusiasm. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A Middle Aged man sipping from a coffee mug

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Welcome @ChiaCheer to Micro.Blog! 🙌✝️

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I think one of the most important things I learned in grad school was to hold a charitable position …

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Good morning. May your brackets not bust unless they differ from mine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Coffee mug in front of open blinds with the sun shining.

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A six and I was lucky.

The #OldGal got a 4.

I …

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#Wordle 1,005 4/6*

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The #OldGal lost her MoJo! She dropped a five today and …

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Good morning! May you practice patience in the midst of whatever stressful situation you might find …

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I know of no more poignant contrast between two human destinies than that of Peter and Judas. Both …

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Good morning! May you create opportunities to be present in the lives of others today. #MorningMug …

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#Wordle 1,004 3/6*

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Dude, the #OldGal came in with a 4 and was feeling confident. …

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Good morning! May your week be filled with joyful adventures. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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The #OldGal forgot to take her PEDs today, apparently and …

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On St. Patrick’s Day I like to meditate on this final stanza of his prayer.

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I love getting the spangram on the first word.

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Good morning! May you know loving kindness today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A national baseball hall of fame coffee mug filled with glorious Guatemalan coffee in front of a fireplace.

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The #OldGal with another 3! #YoungPups, she’s on …

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Live music is great! It’s even better when your pal is the guitarist!

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Good grief, I just saw an ad for a Detroit “Classic” Rock station. The bands in the commercial? …

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As excited as I am for the Tigers game, I am dreading the Red Wings game. But, just maybe, they can …

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I am inordinately excited about this event. To see all these dudes playing ball today is going to be …

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The #OldGal came in this morning with a strong 3! She set the trap and I walked into it and take my …

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Good morning! May you create opportunity for rest today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Coffee mug in front of an inviting fireplace.

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Dinner tonight was fantastic!

Garlic toast, steamed broccoli, pan friend chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar, on a bed of protein pasta with tomato basil sauce.

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I either need Gluon to have the responsiveness of the micro.blog app or micro.blog to have the reply …

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Happy FriYAY! May you finish the week with laughter and joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A university of Michigan mug in front of an inviting fire.

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Day 1,000 of #Wordle! Happy

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The #OldGal came in hot today with …

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Are you an 80s kid? If so, I have two podcast recommendations for you. Both of them are from …

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The #OldGal dropped a strong 3, despite a morning headache.

I however dropped this on her…

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Good morning! May you know the joy of having people in your life who love you without strings …

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#Wordle 998 4/6*

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The #OldGal crushed me today with a 3! I have a feeling the …

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Good morning! May today bring you joy in the midst of any struggle you face. #MorningMug

A black and orange coffee mug in front of an inviting fire.

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#Wordle 997 4/6*

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The #OldGal pulls a five today! It looks like the …

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Good morning! May you love well today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Coffee mug that reads, “National Baseball Hall of Fame” in front of an inviting fireplace.

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#Wordle 996 3/6*

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The #OldGal was off her game today and scored a 5! I have not …

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Good morning! May you start this new week with a bit of hope and optimism. #MorningMug …

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Good morning! May you choose to enter into loving community today.

A snowy woods

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Not a great showing with an unforced error in line …

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These fire places though…

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Good morning! May you choose to practice rest and recreation today.

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The #OldGal came in hot today with a three! I sit here feeling like someone whose partner called up …

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I’m looking forward to be speaking at the Cornerstone EPC Men’s Retreat this weekend. I will be …

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#Wordle 993 3/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 4 today due to an unforced error. Her tea …

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Good morning! May you press on and finish your week well. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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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.

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Jesus’ response to suffering people and to “nobodies” provides a glimpse into the heart of God. God …

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It’s killing me to be in Michigan while he is in Arizona playing ball. But, there’s not much better …

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Good morning! May you push through whatever obstacles you’re facing today. #MorningMug …

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#Wordle 992 2/6*

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The #OldGal got a 3. #YoungPups, I got you.

This is not her week.

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Indeed, the kingdom of God will grow on earth as the church creates an alternative society …

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Somehow, the #OldGal dropped a 5! This means that a lackluster 4 gets the job doneb done today for …

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Good morning! May you create opportunities to laugh today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A Dan with a mug of coffee that says, “Aroha” the Māori word for “love”

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If you’re into sermons, here’s mine from this past Sunday about loving your …

: ordinary jesus - did i stutter?

We dive into Jesus command to love your enemies...

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#Wordle 990 5/6*

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The #OldGal failed on today’s puzzle. So even my …

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Good morning! May you embrace whatever challenge you face today with faithfulness and resolve. …

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This is an excellent primer on the service I’m now posting and blogging on.

welcome.micro.blog

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I am 7% done with book and already there are quotes that will be used in a series of talks I am …

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Jesus had but to give a nod of agreement and he could have constructed Christendom, not on four …

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Mondays, for me, are a time of preparation. I am sure to exercise, read, write, and now that spring …

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Good morning! May you begin your week with a sense of hope and expectation for the good. #MorningMug …

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#Wordle 989 3/6*

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The #OldGal also pulled a 3! It might be a long time for the …

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Today the #OldGal got a 4. My streak lives. I …

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Good morning! The adventure is fun but there is great joy in being home. May you experience home …

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#Wordle 987 3/6*

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The #OldGal got a 4! Lots of #YoungPups with threes! Dominance.

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Good morning! May you create time to be with those you love today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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The #OldGal has yet to report on this Friday. I think that she’s …

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Good morning! May you know joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A disposable coffee cup from Jack's Donuts in Fishers, IN

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As I look back on the three temptations, I see that Satan proposed an enticing improvement. He …

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I am so excited to head to St Louis by way of Indianapolis today. This weekend we get to watch our …

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Leap Day? Sure. But I’m not leaping over the lift today!

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Good morning! May your extra day be filled with it love, joy, and laughter. #MorningMug …

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In Jesus, God found a way of relating to human beings that did not involve fear.

From: The Jesus I …

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Good morning! May you know your worth is not tied to “productivity” but your worth is inherent. …

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My first batch of emails went out via micro.blog today and they look fantastic!

This is the product …

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Does anyone even stand a chance against the Los Angeles Dodgers this season?

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The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey 📚

The virgin Mary, though, whose parenthood was unplanned, …

: Disentangling Faith From Party Politics a political map of the United States showing red and blue states representing Republicans and Democrats

Over the last number of years in the United States of America Christianity and politics have become …

: Disentangling Faith From Party Politics

a political map of the United States showing red and blue states representing Republicans and Democrats

Over the last number of years in the United States of America Christianity and politics have become …

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Good morning! May you do what you love today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing!

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I’m hoping to get a new installment of Disentangling Faith out today.

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“I am impressed that when the Son of God became a human being he played by the rules, harsh rules: …

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I just got thekjd.net set up on micro.blog! I’m so pumped. The Knee Jerk Devotional is …

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Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis 21:1-7; Hebrews 1:8-12

He remembers his covenant forever, the promise …

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Good morning! May you enter this week choosing the way of love, even loving your enemies.

A coffee mug that says, “Aroha” which is “love” in Māori in front of a welcoming fire.

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If you’re someone who likes to listen to sermons, you can check out mine from this morning at Peace …

: ordinary jesus - integrity // Matthew 5:27-37

We explore Jesus’ call to “let your yes be yes and your no be no.”

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Good morning! If you’re looking to connect with a faith community I’d love to invite you to our home …

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Good morning! May you connect deeply with an authentic community today. #MorningBlessing #MorningMug …

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When ball games get delayed two hours and you’ve driven three hours away from home, you end up at …

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Good morning! May you find some rest today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A white mug that reads, “Panama city beach” in a cozy living room in front of a fire

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Do you ever have moments where gratitude washes over you?

I love it when that happens.

: Scrabble tiles that spell out grace on a white background with blue flowers on the left side.

Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:1-6; Romans 4:1-12

Genesis 16:1-6, which is the opening of the story of …

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Good morning! May you persevere with joy today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing ☕️

A coffee mug that reads, “New Zealand” in front of a fireplace with an inviting fire.

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I watched Iron Claw yesterday. It was intense, slow, heartbreaking, and absolutely fascinating. I …

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There’s not much better than a Red Wings victory over that team from Colorado. #LGRW 🏒

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Hey micro.blog community, if you’re looking for a theme that just “works” and is highly …

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I’m pretty proud of myself at the moment! I dont’ know anything about html or css but …

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Hanging out on my patio on a February afternoon in Michigan? I will take it!

Dan Rose smiling while sitting on his patio on a glorious February afternoon.

: A man's fist extended upright, signifying a sense of self-righteousness.

Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18; Romans 3:21-31

Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. …

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This just makes me even happier that I have made the switch to micro.blog.

This week we launched a …

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Good morning! May your morning beverage bring you joy and may you be content today. #MorningMug …

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These are some of the best of nights.

Good friends.

Lots of laughs.

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Another video test to check how it looks on my current theme.

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Another reason why I’m on micro.blog. @manton and his team do things right with users front and …

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I think I am about it ready to begin podcasting again. Here’s my current thought:

Begin by …

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Currently reading: The Brothers Karamazov: A New Translation by Michael R. Katz by Fyodor …

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Psalm 77; Proverbs 30:1-9; Matthew 4:1-11

Photo by Juli Kosolapova on Unsplash

The tempting of Jesus in the wilderness by the enemy is …

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Good morning! As the sun rises over my neighborhood it reminds me that there is beauty everyday if …

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I’ve decided that I have to read Brothers Karamazov. I have started it a couple of times and never …

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Hey Micro Blog community, which theme handles video the best?

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"Two words one could never think of applying to the Jesus of the Gospels: boring and predictable. …

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Psalm 77; Job 5:8-27; 1 Peter 3:8-18a

Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be …

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Good morning! May you practice integrity rooted in love today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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The Bear is so dang good. With every episode it rises in the ranks. 📺

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I am hosting our Elders for a Session meeting. The plan was to offer crock pot roast. It didn’t …

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I have to say that the support here on micro.blog is absolutely top notch.

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“Of the many reasons for Incarnation, surely one was to answer Job’s accusation: Do you have …

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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 …

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Good morning! May you start your week well knowing your identity is not tied to your …

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You can catch up on my Disentangling Faith series right here: Disentangling Faith #Faith …

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“Looking in retrospect on my years at Bible college, I see that, despite all the devotional …

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If you’re into sermons, you can check out my sermon from this morning.

ordinary jesus - we’re all …

: 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.

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New social plan:

Micro Blog for hosting and creating content (I’m likely upgrading to premium to …

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I was reminded yesterday that you don’t have to put yourself on a pedestal. If you do the right …

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This Michigan/Michigan State game is way closer than I anticipated. 🏀

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Today’s was a disappointing result at St James Park. But a point is a point. Regroup and on to …

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Glad to see Newcastle get things turned around the last fifteen minutes of the first half. I feel …

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Newcastle is getting it taken to them by Bournemouth at the moment. It’s been a terrible first 30 …

: Why Them?

Psalm 25:1-10; Psalm 32; Matthew 9:2-13

Later when Jesus was eating supper at Matthew’s house with …

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#Wordle 973 4/6*

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Good morning! May you do something today that brings you joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

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High school hoops! Go Splitters!

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We are heading out to our first high school basketball game of the season tonight. It’s weird that …

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This majestic crane was just hanging out on the pier. The crane had no cares in the world. 📷

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Today has felt like the omelette and the egg thing.

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If you are in the Mastodon ecosystem please follow me at @dan@danielmrose.com

I will not be …

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Hey hey! For those in the Mastodon ecosystem one last username change for me…

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One final fediverse username change for those on Mastodon/Sharkey/Friendica/Diaspora/Pixelfed please …

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Rejoice and Endure

Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:15-25a; 2 Timothy 4:1-5

But you—keep your eye on what …

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Good morning! May you know the joy that comes from a job well done today. #MorningBlessings …

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#Wordle 972 3/6*

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: 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 …

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One Who Receives Grace

Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:1-14; 1 John 1:3-10

This passage from 1 John almost …

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Good morning! May you extend kindness to someone whom you just don’t think deserves it today. …

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I am now really considering simply moving everything to micro.blog a total consolidation to …

: 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 …

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Do you agree with Eckhart Tolle here? I am curious what people think about this. Is there always a …

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I love this place. Every time we come here, I never want to leave. #grateful 📷

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This made me chuckle a bit too hard.

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I’m so thankful to have been able to share our “happy place” with my mom this week. Dennis and …

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To my knowledge Russell never learned that to defeat fear it took perfect love.

Fear is the main …

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A year ago today we experienced what too many parents have experienced over the last number of …

: The Mystery of Following

Psalm 110:1-4; Job 19:23-27; 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Photo by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen on Unsplash

I hope to visit you soon, but just in case I’m …

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Good morning! May you not miss the forest for the trees today. #MorningBlessing #MorningMug

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The heart has its reasons which reason knows not of.
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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!

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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 …

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I’m reading: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey, and it is so good. I read it ages ago, but …

: 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 …

: New note by Daniel Rose

I feel like the combination of micro.blog and write.as is going to be a match made in …

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I feel like the combination of micro.blog and write.as is going to be a match made in …

: New note by Daniel Rose

We had quite the feast for Super Bowl Sunday yesterday. The best part? Leftover chicken nuggies from …

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We had quite the feast for Super Bowl Sunday yesterday. The best part? Leftover chicken nuggies from …

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I’ve decided to come back to a micro.blog. Two reasons:

  1. I like the idea of having one place where …

: Dead End Drift

Psalm 110:1-4; Exodus 19:7-25; Hebrews 2:1-4

Photo by Everett Bartels on Unsplash

It’s crucial that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve …

: Dead End Drift

Psalm 110:1-4; Exodus 19:7-25; Hebrews 2:1-4

Photo by Everett Bartels on Unsplash

It’s crucial that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve …

: Disentangling Faith from Tribalism

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2016 was a watershed moment for the Evangelical movement in the United States of America. It was a …

: Disentangling Faith from Tribalism

knotted up ropes

2016 was a watershed moment for the Evangelical movement in the United States of America. It was a …

: Two Ditches

Psalm 50:1-6; 1 Kings 14:1-18; 1 Timothy 1:12-20

a road between ditches

I’m so grateful to Christ Jesus for making me …

: 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

Photo by Casey Murphy on Unsplash

Everywhere we go, people breathe in the …

: A Vending Machine or God?

Psalm 102:12-28; Job 6:1-13; Mark 3:7-12

Photo by Marc Noorman on Unsplash

Each morning I share a little morning blessing in my …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: That Time They Fought

Psalm 102:12-28; 2 Kings 8:1-6; Acts 15:36-41

Photo by Obie Fernandez on Unsplash

What do you do when conflict arises? This little …

: New note by Daniel Rose

It’s Monday, the beginning of a new week. What are you looking forward to this week you …

: You Are Not Dismissed

Psalm 102:12-28; 2 Kings 4:8-17, 32-37; Acts 14:1-7

Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Unsplash

One of the things that I like about the Psalms …

: 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

Photo by isaac macdonald on Unsplash

Our decision all along has been to put up …

: Disentangling Faith from Corporatism

Photo by Memento Media on Unsplash

Introduction

For a long time I was enthralled with “leadership.” I read everything I …

: Disentangling Faith from Corporatism

Photo by Memento Media on Unsplash

Introduction

For a long time I was enthralled with “leadership.” I read everything I could on …

: Disentangling Faith from Consumerism

Photo by Hilbert Hill on Unsplash

Introduction

It was the summer of 1998 and I was raising support at the beginning of my time on …

: Disentangling Faith from Consumerism

Photo by Hilbert Hill on Unsplash

Introduction

It was the summer of 1998 and I was raising support at the beginning of my time on …

: February 1, 2024

Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; Proverbs 12:10-21; Galatians 5:2-15

Photo by Alex Shute on Unsplash

I suspect you would never intend this, but …

: January 31, 2024

Psalm 35:1-10; Jeremiah 29:1-14; Mark 5:1-20

Photo by christian koch on Unsplash

One of my favorite movies is Garden State. There is a …

: January 30, 2024

Psalm 35:1-10; Numbers 22:22-28; 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Photo by Paul Skorupskas on Unsplash

One of the things that I really like doing …

: January 29, 2024

Psalm 35:1-10 // Numbers 22:1-21 // Acts 21:17-26

Photo by Pedro Monteiro on Unsplash

But let me run loose and free, celebrating GOD’s …

: ordinary jesus - #blessed // Matthew 5:1-12

We kick off our new series, “ordinary jesus,” with a look at the Beatitudes

: Disentangling Faith

Introduction

white christmas lights tangled up

Every December when it comes time to put up the Christmas decorations I have one job …

: Disentangling Faith

Introduction

white christmas lights tangled up

Every December when it comes time to put up the Christmas decorations I have one job …

: January 16, 2024

Psalm 86; 1 Samuel 15:10-31; Acts 5:1-11

a person walking a wooded path in the mountains

Do you think all GOD wants are sacrifices— empty rituals …

: 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

Photo by Tony Eight Media on Unsplash

What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, …

: January 5, 2024

Psalm 110; Proverbs 22:1-9; Luke 6:27-31

man listening to an old phonograph

“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do …

: January 4, 2023

Psalm 110; Proverbs 3:1-12; James 4:11-17

a man jogging on a mountain path

My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline, and do not …

: 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 …

: Isaiah 61 // Crown of Beauty

We explore the passage from Jesus’ first sermon.

: December 14, 2023

Philippians 3:7-11

Advent, Day 12

sunrise over the mountains

“But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake …

: 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 flaming fire by night; over everything the glory will be a canopy. It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain

“Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over those who …

: December 11, 2023

Psalm 27

Advent, Day 9

an ancient army besieges a city

”...even then I will be confident.”

Psalm 27 was one of the readings today …

: 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

Morning dew on grass blades

“Your love is like the morning mist, like the early dew that disappears.” …

: December 6, 2023

Luke 21:34-38

Advent, Day 4

Photo by Uday Mittal on Unsplash

““Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, …

: December 5, 2023

Micah 4:6-13

Advent, Day 3

Photo by Jan Tinneberg on Unsplash

In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will gather the lame; I will …

: December 4, 2023

Micah 4:1-5

Advent, Day 2

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning …

: Acts 28:11-30 // The Open Door

We put the wraps on the Book of Acts!

: December 1, 2023

Psalm 80:1-19

Photo by Jose P. Ortiz on Unsplash

“Restore us, LORD God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.” …

: November 27, 2023

2 Timothy 2:19-26

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“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know …

: Acts 27:1-28:10 // Shipwreck

How does Paul persevere through the storm?

: November 20, 2023

Romans 2:1-11 (The Message)

Photo of a person behidn frosted glass  by Stefano Pollio on Unsplash

“Those people are on a dark spiral downward. But if you think that …

: 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

Photo that reads “i’m hungry for the pwoer” by Raphael Renter | @raphi_rawr on Unsplash

Over the last year I’ve …

: When Religion Goes Bad

God-washed power pollutes everything it touches but there is hope

Photo that reads

Over the last year I've read …

: November 16, 2023

Judge 2:6-15

Photo of an adult hand holding a baby hand by Aditya Romansa on Unsplash

“After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation …

: November 15. 2023

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Photo of a red sign that says community is strength be strong let's look out for one another by John Cameron on Unsplash

“I will be their God, and they will be my people.”

Self-centeredness has been on …

: November 14, 2023

Nehemiah 8:1-12

Photo of woman with the word joy superimposed over her by Preslie Hirsch on Unsplash

“Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to …

: November 13, 2023

Psalm 78

Photo of a candy vending machine by Marc Noorman on Unsplash

“They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved.”

This psalm is one …

: Acts 24 // A Clear Conscience

We delve into Acts 24 and Paul before Felix.

: November 10, 2023

Psalm 78:1-8, The Message

Photo of scrablle tiles thast says people remember stories by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

“We’re not keeping this to ourselves, we’re passing it along to the next …

: How Do You Read the Bible?

What if meditation was the key to reading the Bible?

Photo of a woman reading the Bible holding a cup of coffee by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash

I was in high school and attending something …

: How Do You Read the Bible?

What if meditation was the key to reading the Bible?

Photo of a woman reading the Bible holding a cup of coffee by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash

I was in high school and attending something …

: November 9, 2023

Psalm 70

Photo of glitter stars by Kier in Sight Archives on Unsplas

“Let those on the hunt for you sing and celebrate.”

Throughout my life of faith the …

: November 8, 2023

Matthew 15:1-9

Photo of a brick wall that says, loverules, by Cam Bradford on Unsplash

“Why do you use your rules to play fast and loose with God’s commands?”

I am sure …

: November 7, 2023

Psalm 128

A fork in the path in the woods

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.

I don't like the word, …

: November 6, 2023

Joshua 4:1-24

Photo of a dry riverbed by Chloé Lam on Unsplash

And then he told the People of Israel, “In the days to come, when your children ask …

: November 2, 2023

Romans 2:17-29

Photo that reads if you're reading this it is time for change by hay s on Unsplash

“You can get by with almost anything if you front it with eloquent talk about God …

: Silence Is Scary

Entering into silence can spiritually form us

Photo of a woman with her finger over her mouth by Kristina Flour on Unsplash

There’s only a few sermons that I’ve …

: Silence Is Scary

Entering into silence can spiritually form us

Photo of a woman with her finger over her mouth by Kristina Flour on Unsplash

There's only a few sermons that I've heard that I …

: November 1, 2023

Psalm 34:1-10, The Message

Valente, Liz. My Heart for the Lord, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

“Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from …

: October 31, 2023

James 2:14-18

Photo  of a person with a huge magnifying glass by Marten Newhall on Unsplash

“Isn’t it obvious that God-talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense?”

I have a …

: October 30, 2023

Psalm 119:41-48

Photo of a person molding clay by Shayne Inc Photography on Unsplash

“Let your love, God, shape my life with salvation, exactly as you promised...”

Last …

: Acts 21:17-22:30 // Unexpected Justice

What happens when Paul shows up in Jerusalem?

: October 28, 2023

John 5:39-47

Photo of a Bible on a desk by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

“You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you’ll find eternal …

: October 27, 2023

Psalm 90:1-6

Photo of a security camera stencil by Tobias Tullius on Unsplash

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.”

This beautiful …

: Prayer Doesn't Change God

Photo of a man praying by a misty lake by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Prayer is something so difficult for me to get my mind around. As I think about praying it raises …

: Prayer Doesn&#39;t Change God

Photo of a man praying by a misty lake by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Prayer is something so difficult for me to get my mind around. As I think about praying it raises …

: October 26, 2023

Jeremiah 3

Photo of 1 Corinthians 13 on a burned piece of paper by Leighann Blackwood on Unsplash

“I'm committed in love to you.”

I'm really grateful that my kids and I have never had a …

: October 25, 2023

Jeremiah 2:29-37

Photo of a thinking emoji by Markus Winkler on Unsplash

“Day after day after day they never give me a thought.”

Typically when our family …

: October 24, 2023

Jeremiah 2:20-28

Photo of a desert landscape by Wolfgang Hasselmann on Unsplash

“How do you account for what is written in the desert dust...”

I had a dentist …

: October 23, 2023

Jeremiah 2:4-19

Photo of a church stained glass window by Daniel McCullough on Unsplash

“But my people have traded my Glory for empty god-dreams and silly god-schemes.”

It …

: 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

Photo of a road by Derek Thomson on Unsplash

“I remember your youthful loyalty, our love as newlyweds.”

We road trip pretty much …

: October 19, 2023

Jeremiah 1:11-19

“And God said, 'Good eyes! I'm sticking with you...'”

Photo of a stick by Mockup Graphics on Unsplash

This passage is not what I …

: How Do You Read the Bible?

A simple practice to help you grow in your faith.

Photo of a Bible by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

When you open the Bible do you feel intimidated? …

: How Do You Read the Bible?

A simple practice to help you grow in your faith.

Photo of a Bible by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

When you open the Bible do you feel intimidated? …

: October 18, 2023

Jeremiah 1:1-10

Photo of a demolished warehouse by Peter Herrmann on Unsplash

“Your job is to pull up and tear down, take apart and demolish, and then start …

: Acts 20 // The Long Goodbye

Typically the Knee Jerk Devotional is going to be short. There will be a post with an accompanying …

: Acts 20 // The Long Goodbye

We explore Paul’s long goodbye to the Ephesian Elders.

: The Journey &#8211; Nuts and Bolts

As I see friends who haven’t seen me in a while they are effusive in their praise of physical …

: The Journey &#8211; Perseverance Over Perfection

What if we valued perseverance over being perfect?

a meadow path

Sophia was walking through the forest with her …

: The Journey &#8211; The Unseen

What do we do when the goal is unseen?

Photo by Matt Howard on Unsplash

It was Thanksgiving and we were heading to my brother …

: The Journey &#8211; The Crew

We aren’t made to walk the path alone.

Friends overlooking a valley

I began my journey toward physical fitness with a …

: The Journey &#8211; Start With &#8220;Why?&#8221;

Answering one question can start the journey.

The Smoky Mountains

I recently shared a before and after picture one year …

: The Journey &#8211; Who Am I?

Photo by Ben Sweet on Unsplash

A couple of years ago I read a book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. He tells the story of a …

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The Red Wings start tonight and I am entirely too hopeful, too excited, and too lathered up in the …

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Good morning! May you press on #today with the hope of rest on your horizon.

: The Journey - Nuts and Bolts

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As I see friends who haven’t seen me in a while they are effusive in their praise of physical …

: The Journey - Nuts and Bolts

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As I see friends who haven’t seen me in a while they are effusive in their praise of physical …

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How are you able to identify meaning and purpose in your day to day life?

I’ve been noticing that, …

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I am confident the Old Gal will win today. 😅

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Good morning! May you glimpse your purpose knowing you matter #today.

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I need to jump on the next @challenge from the Micro.Blog fam

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I actually didn’t mess up the recording this Sunday. So, here’s this past Sunday sermon in all its …

: 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 …

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Good Monday morning! May your week be filled with joyful adventures.

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The Lions just put up a college score.

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The Old Gal beat me again today!

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Good morning! May you create community #today!

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Good morning! May you do something today that simply brings you joy.

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I’m so grateful for good friends.

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A little college baseball on a brillaint Friday afternoon? Yes, please!

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Good morning! We made it to Friday, persevere, press on, and choose joy #today!

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I just upgraded to Mac OS Sonoma and it sure is pretty!

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Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is …

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I love the connections that I get to make in third spaces. It takes time but it is so worth it.

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Oh good grief. This was silly. The Old Gal will …

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Good morning! May you create joy #today in the midst of whatever it is you are pursuing.

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Hung out on the lake with the boys this afternoon to end the summer. It was perfect!

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It was Thanksgiving and we were heading to my brother Jay’s home outside Baltimore, Maryland. …

: The Journey - The Unseen

What do we do when the goal is unseen?

Photo by Matt Howard on Unsplash

It was Thanksgiving and we were heading to my brother Jay's …

: The Journey - The Unseen

What do we do when the goal is unseen?

Photo by Matt Howard on Unsplash

It was Thanksgiving and we were heading to my brother Jay's …

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I love sitting here at the coffee shop and hearing multiple languages spoken. It’s beautiful.

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Good morning! May you be fully present with those around you #today.

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#Wordle 837 3/6*

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The Old Gal pulled out a tie today!

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Good morning! May you leave joy in your wake as you pursue your authentic self today.

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Good morning! May you start your week with enthusiasm, joy, and hope.

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Good friends seem to know what you need even when you don’t.

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Good morning! May you connect deeply with others today experiencing the richness of being known.

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This was one heckuva week.

High highs.

Low lows.

I’m so grateful to be with my people at Peace …

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Good morning! May you intentionally pursue joy today.

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I get to spend time with both my kids today. Life is good!

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Good morning! May you finish the week well #today, press on!

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I love watching this kid play ball!

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I can’t seem to escape the question, “What’s so amazing about grace?”

I want it to be simple. But …

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Good morning! May you get that thing off your list #today that is going to impede rest.

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#Wordle 831 4/6*

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It will be interinteresting to see if the Old Gal beats me!

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A fresh pot of coffee? I don’t mind if I do. ☕️

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“Friendship is a much underestimated aspect of spirituality. It’s every bit as significant as …

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“Love—God’s love in particular—is fundamental to the world’s existence. Love is the background …

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I began my journey toward physical fitness with a commitment to walk fifteen minutes per day. My …

: The Journey - The Crew

We aren't made to walk the path alone.

Friends overlooking a valley

I began my journey toward physical fitness with a commitment …

: The Journey - The Crew

We aren't made to walk the path alone.

Friends overlooking a valley

I began my journey toward physical fitness with a commitment …

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What do you think it means to love well?

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Today requires three things:

  1. The gym.
  2. Writing.
  3. Music.

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Good morning! Let’s try this cross post set up one more time!

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As I continue to work on getting this social feed back up and running, I am wondering if cross …

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#Wordle 830 4/6*

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Well, pretty sure the Old Gal will get me today!

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Good morning dear #fediverse! May you make progress #today so that you can find some rest.

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The sorrow of life is more real some days than others.

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Trying out the new micro blog set up.

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Testing out the new micro blog set up.

: The Journey - Perseverance Over Perfection

What if we valued perseverance over being perfect?

a meadow path

Sophia was walking through the forest with her …

: The Journey - Perseverance Over Perfection

What if we valued perseverance over being perfect?

a meadow path

Sophia was walking through the forest with her …

: The Journey - Who Am I?

Our self identity shapes what we do.

Photo by Ben Sweet on Unsplash

A couple of years ago I read a book called Atomic Habits by …

: The Journey - Who Am I?

Our self identity shapes what we do.

Photo by Ben Sweet on Unsplash

A couple of years ago I read a book called Atomic Habits by …

: The Journey - Start With &#34;Why?&#34;

Answering one question can start the journey.

The Smoky Mountains

I recently shared a before and after picture one year …

: The Journey - Start With &#34;Why?&#34;

Answering one question can start the journey.

The Smoky Mountains

I recently shared a before and after picture one year …

: The Way of Reconnecting

Why I find the Jesus Way helpful in loving well.

Photo by Alina Grubnyak on Unsplash

In the single most unsurprising thing ever …

: The Way of Reconnecting

Why I find the Jesus Way helpful in loving well.

Photo by Alina Grubnyak on Unsplash

In the single most unsurprising thing ever …

: 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?

Photo of dirty hands clasped in prayer by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

When you think of religion what comes into your mind?

For many of …

: Finding My Religion

Could religion actually be good?

Photo of dirty hands clasped in prayer by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

When you think of religion what comes into your mind?

For many of …

: The Thing Called Deconstruction

What if deconstruction was something else?

Everywhere you look people are deconstructing. For some, …

: The Thing Called Deconstruction

What if deconstruction was something else?

Everywhere you look people are deconstructing. For 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 …

: When Certainty Died

My certainty died but then my faith lived

I was there when he died.

I sat next to him as they …

: 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, …

: Acts 15:1-35 // Boundaries

We take a look at the first Church council, the Jerusalem Council. What we discover there informs us …

: Free to Live

freedom There is this interesting little line in the letter that Paul of Tarsus wrote to the faith …

: Free to Live

freedom There is this interesting little line in the letter that Paul of Tarsus wrote to the faith …

: 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?

3d glasses on reflective table

Is placing your faith in Christ just a different way of saying, “earn your ticket to …

: Sermons?

For the last few years I’ve had the joy of preaching at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, …

: 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 …

: An Always Present Grace

Often, as we read through the Old Testament, it feels like God is some sort of angry deity. We read …

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Links

: Connect

: 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 …

: Grace or Karma?

“Karma is a bitch.”

Did that get your attention? 😏

I am sure it did. Pastors are not …

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It’s been a really fun few days watching our boy play ball. The joy on his face as he plays the game …

: Acts 13:13-52 // Set Free

We explore the beginning of Paul's missionary journey.


Recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church, …

: Acts 12:25-13:12 // Sent On

Could Antioch be the ideal church?

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Good morning! What’s good today?

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I really want to start writing long-form again. I am feeling uninspired. So #fediverse, what would …

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Learning new things is hard. I’m continuing to learn how to lift weights. I’m falling love with …

: 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 …

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When even your tobacco is orthodox…

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This might be one of the most challenging books I’ve read. It is impacting my soul in ways I didn’t …

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If you’re into sermons, I’m posting mine here.

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

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Sweet summer nights! #LifeIsGood

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I love Ypsilanti to my core. There is a resonant joy in this town that fills my soul.

I moved …

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A perfect iced coffee at my favorite coffee shop in Ypsilanti, Cafe Liv!

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I am teaching my way through the book of Acts at the moment. The two things that I am confronted …

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I would love for you to join me for Tap Room Tuesday!

kommunity.com/thepastor…

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“Commands assume freedom and encourage response. Addressed by commands we are trained in …

: 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 …

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The new micro.blog app update is niiiiice!

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Reading and enjoying a nice smoke on my patio while overlooking a freshly mown lawn. #lifeisgood

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“What we do in secret determines the soundness of who we are in public. Prayer is the secret work …

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“Prayer is the act in which we approach God as living person, a thou to whom we speak, not an it …

: Acts 10:1-48 // Right Between the Eyes

We explore the key passage of Acts 10 and Peter's conversion.

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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 …

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What a beautiful day to spend on the patio of my favorite Flint Area Coffee Shop, The Station!

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If you live near Ypsilanti, MI I’d love for you to join me for Tap Room Tuesday… …

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If you like to listen to sermons, here’s my most recent from the book of Acts. …

: 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 …

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I rolled into one of my favortie mite coffee shops today, The Station (in Flushing, MI), and it is …

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These days there’s so much real life, in person, doing all the things that I have struggled to …

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Spending time at my favorite Flint area coffee shop today, The Station Coffee Co! If you’re …

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I really need to be productive today. So, I’m starting with this list:

  1. Gym
  2. Emails and other …

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I’ve been preaching at a quaint little Presbyterian Church in Flint the last few years as …

: 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 …

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If you’re in the Ypsilanti area, check out Tap Room Tuesday… …

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Chris Stapleton is built different…

That’s it.

That’s the post.

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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 …

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This is a helpful and insightful thread by @timwilson@mastodon.world for those of us doing pastoral …

: An Always Present Grace

Often, as we read through the Old Testament, it feels like God is some sort of angry deity. We …

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I’m beyond proud of this kid. He’s a college baseball player and he’s also demolishing it in the …

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Golfing with my pops today was good for the soul. I’m so grateful for these days.

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I get to play golf with my Dad today.

Can.

Not.

Wait.

This is the best perk of being a pastor, the …

: 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?"

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Beginning a week from today I will be hosting a virtual book club on my Telegram channel. We will be …

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The mornings are getting sunnier! I can’t wait to sit on the patio in the morning drinking coffee …

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Christ is risen!

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This was a challenging and hope-filled Lenten devotional. I’m grateful for the time spent …

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“Jesus dies “for” us not in the sense of “in place of” but “in solidarity with.”” - Richard Rohr …

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Amy and I had an absolutely marvelous time tonight! Our neighbors, Noah and Kandice, invited us and …

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Scored some new vinyl today. What a beautiful album not just musically but also in physical …

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“No child is just a child. Each is a creature in whom God intends to do something glorious and …

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Sitting in the garage with a pipe of really nice tobacco, a book that is blowing my mind, and …

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In August, Amy and I are participating in something called, The Mammoth March.

You hike 20 miles in …

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My daughter’s sorority, Pi Beta Phi, is raising money for the Spartan Strong Fund. If you’ve …

: Karma? Nah... Grace!

“Karma’s a bitch.”

Did that get your attention? 😏

I am sure it did. Pastors are not …

: 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 …

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A cold day at the ball field, wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

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Currently reading: Deep Work by Cal Newport 📚

I’m going back through this book and creating a list …

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Fridays are leg days for me at the gym. They are always hard. They always hurt. Amy asked, …

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What do you consider to be the ideal length for a solo #podcast with no guests? 🎙️

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Pastors, what rhythm do you have for creating space for deep work and at the same time being …

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I am really liking using Obsidian to craft blog posts. It’s a nice interface and makes it easy …

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Fireside Coffee in Flint, MI for the win! This Brazilian “Sweet Yellow,” is dang good! ☕️

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Today marks my favorite weekend of the year. It is #OpeningDay for MLB ⚾️! There is hope and …

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Just started a new, to me, book by Eugene Peterson. The opening sentences:

“The puzzle is why so …

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Trying out a coffee shop in Eastern Market in Detroit, Anthology. My guy The Beard loves it and …

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Pistons game with some of the fellas courtesy of our guy Noah (not pictured). 🏀

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This book was really insightful and helpful. I am excited to begin putting some of Dr Li’s insights …

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If you’re in the Ypsilanti area, I’d love for you to come out and join me for some …

: Amazing Grace? Oh, OK

I remember sitting in the living room of my friend, mentor, and pastor, Bob Smart. There were …

:

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 …

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My first day with an Apple Watch that I got just for fitness tracking and I definitely just went for …

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Tuesday nights I host a conversation called, Tap Room Tuesday. We meet at 8 pm and have an …

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I get to spend the day exploring Flint,MI again. I’m in the process of missional mapmaking there and …

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I had fun being a guest on a livestream on Twitch this week. I’m thinking I may give it a go and …

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The World Baseball Classic was absolutely brilliant.

Last night, the game was played at a high level …

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I’m so grateful for the life I get to live. Just about every single day I arise to find a day that …

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Currently reading: Wondrous Encounters : Scripture for Lent by Richard Rohr 📚

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I liked this picture for the photoblog challenge with the prompt, analog.

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Happy Oberon Day!

: 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 …

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Here are #3goodthings from March 17, 2023:

  1. Time with good friends
  2. Good food
  3. Crazy upsets in college …

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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 …

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Today’s photoblog challnege is, road.

My favorite road is often no road at all.

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Here are #3goodthings for March 16, 2023:

  1. Experienced two new coffee shops and they were …

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Here are #3goodthings for March 15, 2023

  1. It was sunny today
  2. I had a great lift
  3. Bowling was an …

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Today’s photblog challenge: patience

The journey toward health in whatever area demands patience.

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Wednesdays are great days because they end with bowling league and time with fantastic friends.

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March 14, 2023 #3goodthings

  1. An unreal conversation that lasted hours with a new friend.

  2. A …

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Today’s photoblog challenge, horizon. One of my favorite views in Ypsi.

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Here are #3goodthings from yesterday, March 13, 2023:

  1. The dinner I cooked up was dang good

  2. My …

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I did the thing today. 💪

workout log

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Day 13 of the Photblogging Challenge: connection

I have learned the critical importance of …

: On Rest

As I meditate this morning on rest I am struck by the fact that I don’t do it well.

My …

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Mondays are my favorite day of the week. This is the day that I catch my breath. #Today, I stop and …

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Come hang out with me Tuesday night!

gettogether.community/events/30…

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Does anyone have a FOSS alternative for Facebook events that they like?

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Here are #3goodthings for March 12, 2023

  1. An amazing breakfast conversation with a good friend.

  2. I …

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Today’s phot blog prompt is, shiny.

This ring is the shiniest thing I own and yet it pales in …

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I have finally figured out my approach to this whole fediverse thing. Thankful to finally have found …

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I have finally figured out my approach to this whole fediverse thing. Thankful to finally have found …

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If the Red Wings can hold on and win this game, it would be such a great win. It points to the …

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I have posted this week’s message, “Acts 4:23-31 - When the Bad Happens” …

: 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.

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How about #3goodthings for March 11, 2023?

  1. We arrived home safely from Florida

  2. Naps!

  3. Quality …

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Photo blogging challenge for March 11, gimcrack.

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Here are #3goodthings for March 10, 2023

  1. A quiet gorgeous morning on the patio.

  2. Breakfast with …

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Jumping in for the Micro Blog photoblog challenge for March.

March 10: Ritual

The morning coffee…

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Currently reading: The World-Ending Fire by Wendell Berry 📚

As I continue to slowly work my way …

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One last delightful warm and sunny morning before returning to the misery that is Michigan’s March.

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One last morning in the warmth.

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#3goodthings for March 9, 2023

1. A cool morning

2. Gorgeous weather for baseball

3. A good …

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Just running a little test post. 

: March 9, 2023

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Sitting outside on a blissfully cool morning in central Florida, reading, meditating, and drinking …

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March 8, 2023 #3goodthings

  1. Coffee with Amy
  2. Conversations with E
  3. The dinner conversation with Amy, …

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This one kicked my butt. #challenge

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I am beginning to learn that to love well demands a letting go of ego as much as it is an embracing …

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On Tuesday evenings I host a time of intentional conversation. I’d love for you to join me on …

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It’s hard to believe that this was 16 years ago. But now, here we are. Both of these two little ones …

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March 7, 2023 #3goodthings

  1. A quiet morning reading Scripture, Wendell Berry, Richard Rohr, and TS …

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March 6, 2023 #3goodthings

  1. I worked out

  2. For whatever reason, my coffee was particularly …

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My favorite feature of the house we are staying at in FL may be the patio ceiling fan. This area is …

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March 5, 2023 #3goodthings

  1. I got to cook a delicious dinner for my family

  2. Hitting golf balls for …

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March 4,2023 #3goodthings

  1. Morning coffee on the patio

  2. Staying on schedule with eating even on …

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Currently reading: The World-Ending Fire by Wendell Berry 📚

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Sitting outdoors and enjoying a cuppa, a good read, fresh air, and sunshine may be my favorite way …

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March 3, 2023 #3goodthings

  1. The sun was shining and warm

  2. The joy of my son on a baseball diamond …

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This is what it’s all about.

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Life is good.

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That morning coffee hits different when you’ve been driving all night! #baseballparents

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March 2, 2023 #3goodthings

  1. Ethan and Libby got to their spring break destinations safely.

  2. I took …

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I’m intrigued by indieweb rsvp. But, I’m missing how to create an event. Where does one do that?

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I forgot yesterday’s #3goodthings!

So, #3goodthings for March 1, 2023:

  1. I cleared a pre-travel to do …

: Life Must Be Lived Forward

Do you ever read something or hear something that you just know is true? I bumped into a …

: Life Must Be Lived Forward

Do you ever read something or hear something that you just know is true? I bumped into a …

: Life Must Be Lived Forward

An hour glass

Do you ever read something or hear something that you just know is true? I bumped into a quote …

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A well deserved nitro cold brew with some heavy cream at my favorite coffee shop, Cafe Liv in …

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Self-care includes doing things that make you feel tired and sore and gross.

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My favorite discussion topic from last night’s Tap Room Tuesday conversation was, “Name three things …

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#3GoodThings - February 28, 2023

  1. I got to drive with Amy to and from work today. It was quality …

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Finished reading: Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines That Shape the Church for Mission by David …

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Currently reading: The Acts of the Apostles by JG Dunn 📚

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Currently reading: The Wisdom Pattern by Richard Rohr 📚

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Game night!

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The Red Wings are buzzing tonight! They are playing with some urgency in Ottawa. #LGRW

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#3GoodThings February 27, 2023

  1. A quiet day of reading, writing, and processing

  2. A good day of …

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I’m following all the #baseball micro.blog users I can. ⚾️

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Popped on this playlist on a whim, and woo! It was exactly the move for a rainy quiet day off. …

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On Tuesday nights I host a gathering of intentional conversation, Tap Room Tuesdays. Join me! …

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What are three specific things you’re doing today to help yourself to flourish?

For me:

  1. I exercised …

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When it’s gross outside and you decide to do a body weight workout at home. But then, you realize …

: 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 …

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Jordan Walker is that guy. #cardinals

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I’m working hard at becoming the best version of me. So, a green smoothie 5-6 days per week is …

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I’m pondering my shadow self this morning. As opposed to running from it or hiding it, I want to …

: Starting Again

Over the last few years I have become more interested in engaging with the seasons of the Church …

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Huge Red Wings game tonight. Two points back with four games in hand. I have become a believer! …

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What steps have you taken to move beyond dualistic thinking toward a more wholistic perspective that …

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I’ve never really been all that into posting my sermons online. But, here we are. You can find them …

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Socrates is quoted as saying, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Let’s …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: Patience

Patience is hard work. It demands an expectancy and an effort that brings about change and …

: Patience

Patience is hard work. It demands an expectancy and an effort that brings about change and …

: Patience

Patience is hard work. It demands an expectancy and an effort that brings about change 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 …

: Communion, It Ain&#8217;t Wafers and Wine

The Pub and Coffee Shop

Tuesday night I wandered into my pub, Tap Room, for Tap Room Tuesday with my …

: Communion, It Ain&#8217;t Wafers and Wine

The Pub and Coffee Shop

Tuesday night I wandered into my pub, Tap Room, for Tap Room Tuesday with my …

: Here I Wait

A Story

The last few years Amy and I have been picking a word to represent our year. The year of …

: Here I Wait

A Story

The last few years Amy and I have been picking a word to represent our year. The year of …

: To Forgive

A Story

The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he …

: To Forgive

A Story

The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he …

: To Forgive

A Story

The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he …

: Season of Suck

A Story

Yesterday, I had the privilege of offering a few devotional thoughts to a few other …

: Season of Suck

A Story

Yesterday, I had the privilege of offering a few devotional thoughts to a few other pastors. …

: The Divine Mystery

A Story

I was sitting in one of my theology classes in seminary and we were discussing some …

: The Divine Mystery

A Story

I was sitting in one of my theology classes in seminary and we were discussing some …

: The Do Nothing Church

A Story...

The algorithms on social media are an amazing thing. On Facebook for "occupation" I …

: The Do Nothing Church

A Story…

The algorithms on social media are an amazing thing. On Facebook for …

: Religion, It's Not What We Think

A Story...

I was pretty excited about my faith. I had become completely and utterly given to …

: Religion, It&#8217;s Not What We Think

A Story…

I was pretty excited about my faith. I had become completely and utterly given to …

: Everyday Jesus

A Story...

The other I was driving along; and by "driving along" I mean I was sitting in traffic. …

: Everyday Jesus

A Story…

The other I was driving along; and by “driving along” I mean I was …

: Deconstruction Much?

A Story...

I was sitting with friends at our local hang out, Ram's Horn, affectionately referred …

: A Questioning Faith

A Story...

I remember sitting in Calculus during my senior year in high school. It was Spring and …

: 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, …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: Humility or Fear?

John 7:1-13

The great theologian Michael Scott once said, "Would I rather be feared or loved? …

: R-E-L-A-X

John 6:60-71

Many among his disciples heard this and said, "This is tough teaching, too tough to …

: Yeah But...

John 6:27-59

"Don't waste your energy striving for perishable food like that. Work for the food …

: I&#039;m Just Here for the Snacks

John 6:16-26

In the evening his disciples went down to the sea, got in the boat, and headed back …

: Slipping Off...

John 6:1-15

After this, Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee (some call it Tiberias). A huge …

: The Working Agenda

John 5:41-47

I'm not interested in crowd approval. And do you know why? Because I know you and your …

: God, Jesus, and Bobby Knight?

John 5:39-40

You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you'll find eternal life …

: Seriously!

John 5:28-38

"Don't act so surprised at all this. The time is coming when everyone dead and buried …

: Greeters not Gatekeepers!

John 5:24-27

"It's urgent that you listen carefully to this: Anyone here who believes what I am …

: No Shut Outs!

John 5:19-23

So Jesus explained himself at length. "I'm telling you this straight. The Son can't …

: Even on the Sabbath!

John 5:1-18

Soon another Feast came around and Jesus was back in Jerusalem. Near the Sheep Gate in …

: A Bridge Too Far?

John 4:43–54

After the two days he left for Galilee. Now, Jesus knew well from experience that a …

: A Bridge Too Far?

John 4:43-54

I have exciting news to share: You can now read #LoveWell in the new Substack app for …

: Firsthand Jive

John 4:39-42

Many of the Samaritans from that village committed themselves to him because of the …

: Standing With Giants

John 4:31-38

In the meantime, the disciples pressed him, "Rabbi, eat. Aren't you going to eat?"

He …

: Go and Do

John 4:31-34

In the meantime, the disciples pressed him, "Rabbi, eat. Aren't you going to eat?"

He …

: That Kind of Woman

John 4:25-30

The woman said, "I don't know about that. I do know that the Messiah is coming. When he …

: All That Matters...

John 4:15-24

The woman said, "Sir, give me this water so I won't ever get thirsty, won't ever have to …

: The Generous One

John 4:3-14

So Jesus left the Judean countryside and went back to Galilee.

To get there, he had to …

: Just Don&#039;t Play

John 4:1-3

Jesus realized that the Pharisees were keeping count of the baptisms that he and John …

: Extravagance!

John 3:22-36

After this conversation, Jesus went on with his disciples into the Judean countryside …

: The Addiction

John 3:9-21

Nicodemus asked, "What do you mean by this? How does this happen?"

Jesus said, "You're a …

: Just That

John 3:1-8

There was a man of the Pharisee sect, Nicodemus, a prominent leader among the Jews. Late …

: Later...

John 2:13-25

When the Passover Feast, celebrated each spring by the Jews, was about to take place, …

: Later…

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When the Passover Feast, celebrated each spring by the Jews, was …

: It Was A Real Banger

Three days later there was a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. …

: It Was a Real Banger!

John 2:1-12

Three days later there was a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was …

: 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, …

: You Ain&#039;t Seen Nothing Yet!

John 1:43-51

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. When he got there, he ran across Philip and …

: There He Is!

The next day John was back at his post with two disciples, who were watching. He looked up, saw …

: There He Is!

John 1:35-42

The next day John was back at his post with two disciples, who were watching. He looked …

: God-Revealer

The very next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and yelled out, "Here he is, God's Passover Lamb! …

: God-Revealer

John 1:29-34

The very next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and yelled out, "Here he is, God's …

: We Want Answers!

When Jews from Jerusalem sent a group of priests and officials to ask John who he was, he was …

: We Want Answers!

John 1:19-28

When Jews from Jerusalem sent a group of priests and officials to ask John who he was, …

: The Middle

John 1:15-18

John pointed him out and called, "This is the One! The One I told you was coming after …

: They Didn&#039;t Notice

John 1:9-13

The Life-Light was the real thing:

Every person entering Life he brings into Light. He …

: True Selves

John 1:9-13

The Life-Light was the real thing:

Every person entering Life he brings into Light. He …

: Jesus Is Lord

1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Today is special Knee Jerk Devotional! Instead of a written one devotional I …

: Guides

John 1:6-8

There once was a man, his name John, sent by God to point out the way to the Life-Light. …

: Life-Light!

John 1:1-5

The Word was first,
the Word present to God,
God present to the Word.
The Word was God,
in …

: Salty?

Colossians 4:2-6

Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude. Don't forget to …

: Not That!

Colossians 3:17-4:1

Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of …

: One Another

Colossians 3:15-17

Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. …

: Let Us Lament

Psalm 77

Lamenting is not something that we like to do. Lamenting is not something that comes …

: Dress Up

Colossians 3:12-14

So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out …

: Thief

Colossians 3:5-11

And that means killing off everything connected with that way of death: sexual …

: Contentment

Colossians 3:3-4

Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life—even though invisible …

: Where The Action Is

Colossians 3:1-2

So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like …

: Why?

Colossians 2:20-23

So, then, if with Christ you've put all that pretentious and infantile religion …

: The Substance is Christ

Colossians 2:16-19

So don't put up with anyone pressuring you in details of diet, worship services, …

: You Can&#039;t Get It

Colossians 2:11-15

Entering into this fullness is not something you figure out or achieve. It's not a …

: The Emptiness of the Argument

Colossians 2:8-10

Watch out for people who try to dazzle you with big words and intellectual …

: Get Busy Living

Colossians 2:6-7

My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you've …

: A Tapestry of Love

Colossians 2:1-5

I want you to realize that I continue to work as hard as I know how for you, and …

: Y&#039;all Basic

Colossians 1:24-29

I want you to know how glad I am that it's me sitting here in this jail and not …

: Put-Back-Togetherness

Colossians 1:21-23

You yourselves are a case study of what he does. At one time you all had your …

: Broken and Dislocated

Colossians 1:15-20

We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and …

: Dead-end Alleys, Dark Dungeons, and the Kingdom

Colossians 1:13-14

God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He's set us up in the …

: Live Well

Colossians 1:9-12

Be assured that from the first day we heard of you, we haven't stopped praying for …

: Uncontrollable!

Colossians 1:5b-8

The Message is as true among you today as when you first heard it. It doesn't …

: Hope

Colossians 1:3-5a

Our prayers for you are always spilling over into thanksgivings. We can't quit …

: Sent

Colossians 1:1-2

I, Paul, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God's master …

: 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 …

: Intimidated

Matthew 10:24-33

"A student doesn't get a better desk than her teacher. A laborer doesn't make more …

: The Wolf

Matthew 10:16-23

"Stay alert. This is hazardous work I'm assigning you. You're going to be like sheep …

: Show Up

Matthew 10:5-15

Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge:

"Don't begin by traveling to …

: Life is Together

Matthew 9:18-26

As he finished saying this, a local official appeared, bowed politely, and said, "My …

: The Party

Matthew 9:9-17

Passing along, Jesus saw a man at his work collecting taxes. His name was Matthew. …

: Together

Matthew 9:1-8

Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. Some men brought to …

: Community

Matthew 8:1-17

Jesus came down the mountain with the cheers of the crowd still ringing in his ears. …

: Incidentals or Foundations?

Matthew 7:22-29

I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, …

: The Manipulation

Matthew 7:13-21

"Don't look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing …

: What&#039;s In Your Eye?

Matthew 7:1-12

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you …

: Pray Simply, Simply Pray

Matthew 6:7-15

"The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They're full …

: 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 …

: Grow Up!

Matthew 5:38-48

"Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for …

: Integrity

Matthew 5:27-37

"You know the next commandment pretty well, too: 'Don't go to bed with another's …

: What Will You Be?

Matthew 5:11-16

"Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you …

: The Agenda

Matthew 5:1-10

When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were …

: Disappointment

Luke 4:18-30

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the …

: Kingdom

Matthew 4:12-17

When Jesus got word that John had been arrested, he returned to Galilee. He moved …

: Pursuit

Philippians 3:1-16

And that's about it, friends. Be glad in God!

I don't mind repeating what I have …

: Fresh Air

Philippians 2:12-30

What I'm getting at, friends, is that you should simply keep on doing what you've …

: Selfless

Philippians 2:1-11

If you've gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any …

: Perspective

Philippians 1:12-30

I want to report to you, friends, that my imprisonment here has had the opposite …

: Rediscover the Better Story

James 3:13-4:12

Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here's what you do: …

: Words Are Fire!

James 3:1-12

Don't be in any rush to become a teacher, my friends. Teaching is highly responsible …

: The Way of Being

James 2:14-26

Dear friends, do you think you'll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right words …

: The Royal Rule

James 2:1-13

My dear friends, don't let public opinion influence how you live out our glorious, …

: 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 …

: Beauty Out Of Ugly Things

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 23:13-25

Passage:

Then Pilate called in the high priests, rulers, and the …

: Know Yourself

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 23:1-12

Passage:

Then they all took Jesus to Pilate and began to bring up …

: 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. …

: The Shadows

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:63-71

Passage:

The men in charge of Jesus began poking fun at him, …

: Faith My Eyes

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:54-62

Passage:

Arresting Jesus, they marched him off and took him into …

: You Feel Me?

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:39-53

Passage:

Leaving there, he went, as he so often did, to Mount …

: Intentionality and Hospitality with Robert Norris

In the season premiere of #LoveWell I interviewed Robert Norris. He's a volunteer extraordinaire and …

: The Eternal Now

Knee Jerk Devotional: Psalm 105:1-6

Passage:

Hallelujah!

Thank GOD! Pray to him by name!
Tell everyone …

: The Ugly Beauty of Community

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:14-23

Passage:

When it was time, he sat down, all the apostles with him, …

: Upside Leadership With Your Boy JC

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 22:27-38

Passage:

"Who would you rather be: the one who eats the dinner or …

: The One About How Much Jesus Cares

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 21:5-19

Passage:

One day people were standing around talking about the …

: A Priest, A Rich Guy, and a Widow Walk Into Church

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 20:41-21:4

Passage:

Then he put a question to them: "How is it that they …

: Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying

Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 20:27-40

Passage:

Some Sadducees came up. This is the Jewish party that …

: 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 …

: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 20:9-19

The one about being exposed...

Passage:

Jesus told another story to the people: "A man planted a …

: 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 …

: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 19:28-40

The Return of the King

Passage:

After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to Jerusalem. When …

: Knee Jerk Devotional: Luke 19:11-27

The one where I'm confuzzled...

Passage:

While he had their attention, and because they were getting …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: My Fascination with Jesus

How I see my story in his story.

Photo by Fares Hamouche on Unsplash

I am fascinated by the person of Jesus. There is no other …

: Accepted By His Dad

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I know the headings in the Bible are not Scripture. But, every once in …

: My Fascination With Jesus

Photo by Fares Hamouche on Unsplash

I am fascinated by the person of Jesus. There is no other person …

: On Parenting: Raise Adults Not Children

Part 11 of 11 on Parenting Principles

there they go

One of the most important leadership principles that …

: On Parenting: Raise Adults Not Children

Part 11 of 11 on Parenting Principles

One of the most important leadership principles that I’ve …

: On Parenting: Model Your Principles

Part 10 of 11 on Parenting Principles

hero

Do as I say, not as I do.

Raise your hand if you’ve …

: 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 …

: On Parenting: Don't Make Excuses

Part 9 of 11 on Parenting Principles

no excuses

I think the biggest trap that we fall into as parents is the …

: 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 …

: On Parenting: Have Expectations

Part 8 of 11 on Parenting Principles

expectations

After my parents divorce I will never forget something that …

: On Parenting: Have Expectations

Part 8 of 11 on Parenting Principles

After my parents divorce I will never forget something that my …

: On Parenting: Experience Over Stuff

Part 7 of 11 on Parenting Principles

hungary

Keeping up with the Jones’ is one of the single …

: On Parenting: Experience Over Stuff

Part 7 of 11 on Parenting Principles

Keeping up with the Jones’ is one of the single greatest …

: Archive

: On Parenting: Speak With Them

Part 6 of 11 on Parenting Principles

the babies

There is this great video that circulates on social media …

: On Parenting: Speak With Them

Part 6 of 11 on Parenting Principles

There is this great video that circulates on social media every …

: On Parenting: Be Consistent

Part 5 on Parenting Principles

the closet pic

Shortly after Ethan was born a couple from the church we were …

: On Parenting: Be Consistent

Part 5 on Parenting Principles

Shortly after Ethan was born a couple from the church we were …

: On Parenting: Extend Grace

Part 4 of 11 on Principles of Parenting

goofballs

I don’t remember the details of what happened. Ethan …

: On Parenting: Extend Grace

Part 4 of 11 on Principles of Parenting

I don’t remember the details of what happened. Ethan was …

: On Parenting: Ask For Forgiveness

Part 3 of 11 of Parenting Principles

My son, Ethan, had been driving for a while. Like modern parents …

: On Parenting: Ask For Forgiveness

Part 3 of 11 on Parenting Principles

ethan and libby

My son, Ethan, had been driving for a while. Like modern …

: On Parenting: Their Sin is Not Your Sin

Part 2 of 11 of Parenting Principles

ethan and libby

When you have your first kid, everyone, and I mean everyone, …

: 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, …

: On Parenting: A Warning and An Encouragement

Part 1 of 11 Parenting Principles

Any time that I ask people what they want me to write about, almost …

: On Parenting: A Warning and An Encouragement

Part 1 of 11 on Parenting Principles

Ethan and Libby

Any time that I ask people what they want me to write about, …

: Engage...

The Spiritual Practices of Engagement

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Spiritual practice is about preparing us to #LoveWell. These …

: Engage…

The Spiritual Practices of Engagement

Spiritual practice is about preparing us to . These practices …

: Chastity, Secrecy, and Sacrifice...

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The disciplines and practices of abstinence are designed to help us grow in our ability to know …

: Chastity, Secrecy, and Sacrifice…

The disciplines and practices of abstinence are designed to help us grow in our ability to know …

: Wait, wait...

Photo by Kamil Szumotalski on Unsplash

Amy and I were raising support to join the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) and living in …

: Wait, wait…

Amy and I were raising support to join the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) and living in …

: Deny Yourself...Wait, What?

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When was the last time you denied yourself something? If you’re anything like me …

: Deny Yourself…Wait, What?

When was the last time you denied yourself something? If you’re anything like me that’s a hard …

: Spiritual Practice Part 4: The Thing About Time

LoveWell Podcast

I take a few minutes and discuss the importance of time for spiritual growth.

: When the Holidays Aren't Happy

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The holiday season brings so many expectations. Expectations of joy, happiness, and fun. Every …

: A Dealership and Disciplines

Why do we engage the disciplines of spiritual practice?

The Roses at the new dealership groundbreaking

I will never forget the experience of …

: A Dealership and Disciplines

Why do we engage the disciplines of spiritual practice?

I will never forget the experience of going …

: Spiritual Practice 3: Truth Of The Matter

LoveWell Podcast

Dan discusses the role that truth plays in our spiritual practice and growth.

: The Truth of the Matter...

The fuel for spiritual growth

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For the last few years I have had the privilege to help coach a few …

: 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 …

: Spiritual Practice Part 2

LoveWell Podcast

In this week’s episode I discuss the role of grace in spiritual practice.

: The Thing About Time...

The key to spiritual growth

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I am the oldest of three sons and I check just about every box on the …

: 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 …

: The Circle

A foundational tool for spiritual growth.

the circle

What if I told you that the most significant thing that …

: The Circle

A foundational tool for spiritual growth.

What if I told you that the most significant thing that I …

: Spiritual Practice Part 1

Introduction to Spiritual Practice

LoveWell Podcast

C.S. Lewis wrote, “Surely what a man does when he is taken off …

: Grace, Grace

The Foundation of Spiritual Practice

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When we start talking about spiritual practice, spiritual …

: Grace, Grace

The Foundation of Spiritual Practice

When we start talking about spiritual practice, spiritual …

: Practice? We're Talking About Practice?

An Introduction to Spiritual Practice

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>“Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard …

: 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 …

: Romans Part 8: Glory Now!

LoveWell Podcast

Dan wraps up his discussion on Romans in Romans 8:18-30. He talks about the reality that we can …

: Grace, She Takes The Blame

Four Gs: God is Gracious

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Grace, she takes the blame She covers the shame Removes the stain It …

: Romans Part 7: No Condemnation

LoveWell Podcast

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 …

: Yeah...I NEED

The Four Gs: God is Good

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What do you need to be satisfied? What do you need to be content? …

: I'm Not Scurred

The Four Gs: God is Glorious

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When I was in middle school I was not what you would call, …

: I Got This!

The Four Gs: God is Great

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It was cold. The mist hung thick in the air. It was late in a game that …

: Silence

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To take seasons of quiet and silence are important.

Simply, observe the world around you. Try to …

: Fear Not

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Fear is powerful. It generates strong emotions for fight or flight. Fear brings about not just …

: Dignity of the Person

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The story of the Scriptures opens by grounding people in their fundamental identity: human, the …

: Beauty In One Another

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>“Beauty is the soul’s birthright.” - Bernard of Clairvaux

There is something that Jesus said, …

: To Love Well Is To DO Something

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When was the last time that you changed something about yourself? Perhaps it was a diet or workout …

: Welcome! I Wish You’d Leave

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Have you ever been to a place where you expected hospitality and received none? How did it make you …

: Rise and Choose

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Each day we rise and choose. Nobody else chooses for us. It is our choice and our choice alone.

We …

: Faithful Presence - Reconciliation

LoveWell Podcast

In this week’s installment of #LoveWell Dan discusses the discipline of reconciliation. He’s …

: Pastor, Celebrate!

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Every so often there is what I call, “The Pastor’s Lament.” This is when pastors take to the social …

: Family Together Is Better

Antioch

When we started the Antioch Movement, what is now becoming the Acts 13 Network, we made a decision …

: The Promises Are Good

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Do you ever wonder about God’s promises? You know, the ones that seem to be huge and wide sweeping. …

: Shhh...Quiet Your Soul

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How is your soul?

>Is it filled with anxiety? Is it filled with stress? Is it scattered? Is it …

: Faithful Presence - The Lord's Supper

LoveWell Podcast

Dan explores the significance of the Lord’s Supper in being the church on mission as he riffs …

: A Waiting Hope

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It was late fall and the leaves were almost completely off the trees but hadn’t been raked. …

: The Bullied Theme

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“Why do bad things happen to good people?”

That’s a question that is on the tip …

: Faithful Presence: The Intro

LoveWell Podcast

We get going proper into our discussion of “Faithful Presence - Seven Disciplines That Shape …

: Happiness Is...

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There is a great picture floating around on social media. It’s a photo of two kids on a medal …

: My Kids!

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Are you a parent? I am and I struggle daily with being a parent. It’s really hard and scary …

: Joy in the Memory

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A conversation…

“I could never be a pastor. I don’t know how you do it.” …

: Who Are You?

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Where do you find your roots? Is your identity rooted somewhere? How do you know who you are?

As we …

: Be Honest

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There are times when we feel like nobody cares about us. Sometimes, we feel all alone. That sense …

: Grateful To Live Here

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Some Bible passages make us super uncomfortable in the modern era. It’s often because we …

: A Song for the Journey

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Have you ever noticed that life isn’t quite as easy as everyone says it’s supposed to …

: We Gather for Peace

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Why do we need to gather together in community? Have you ever thought about it? Seriously, why?

To …

: A Faithful Presence: Missional Community

LoveWell Podcast

Today, I launch a new podcast series on #LoveWell called, “A Faithful Presence.” I will …

: Grace To You and Peace

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There are few passages in the Scriptures that have impacted me more than 2 Corinthians 5. The whole …

: Help Us!

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As you might imagine a pastor is connected with a lot of people and accounts online about religion. …

: Uncle Ben, Spiderman, and Puritans

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One of my favorite lines in any comic book or movie is the one from Uncle Ben, Peter Parker’s …

: When Grace Lays You Bare

There’s a line in a prayer that I reflected on this morning that says,

>Let us bless thee …

: A Social Media Rule

The Social Media Rule

Introduction

In the long history of Christianity there have been many “rules.” These …

: To Superintendent Sean McNatt and the Lincoln Board of Education:

Ethan and Coach McGoy

Update: On May 17th Coach McGoy was officially reinstated as the head coach of the Varsity baseball …

: Go Into The World and Be Not Offended

LoveWell Podcast

This week I grew frustrated with the “my faith is ridiculed” crowd. The “persecution complex” of …

: About Your Retirement...

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Anytime I watch live TV I’m struck by the vast numbers of retirement commercials. They run …

: Is It Worth It?

We like one another.

I remember when it hit me. That moment in time when I knew I was going to marry Amy. Something had …

: The Avengers, Wheat, and Weeds

Wheat Field

I love the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As a kid, I watched the cartoons on Saturdays and after …

: It Doesn’t Take Much

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There’s the famous story about the boy walking the beach covered in starfish. He was stopping and …

: What is the Kingdom of God Like?

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I’m a pastor. I invite people to follow Jesus. It’s my vocation, calling, and passion. …

: 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 …

: 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. …

: We Can Be Church Together

Instead of either/or let’s be both/and!

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I wrote yesterday about problems. Problems with he …

: We Can Be Church Together

Both/and not either/or

I wrote yesterday about problems. Problems with he building centric model of …

: About

What if you had a pastor living next door? A pastor who embraced you in your doubts and encouraged …

: When The "Church" Loses "It"

Or “Why Missional Neighborhood Congregations Aren’t Perfect”

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I often write and …

: When The “Church” Loses “It”

Or “Why the missional neighborhood church isn’t perfect.”

I often write and speak about how beautiful …

: When "Church" Becomes Business

Or, Why We Won’t Have A Building

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I met with someone recently who is interested in launching a …

: When “Church” Becomes Business

I met with someone recently who is interested in launching a new congregation. They listened to my …

: Communion

A thought about what happened in the kitchen last night.

Missional Community

Each week I have the joy of gathering with …

: Communion

A thought about what happened in the kitchen last night.

Each week I have the joy of gathering with …

: Help Us Not Suck

Part seven in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission.

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Why are we, …

: Help Us Not Suck

Why are we, Christians, upset when people want to hold us to a higher standard than others? When …

: Forgive Them, Yes, Them

Who is your “them”? Is it conservatives? Maybe your “them” is liberals. Perhaps your “them” is …

: Forgive Them, Yes, Them

Part six in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission.

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Who is your …

: Today

Part five in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission.

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I’m slowly …

: Today

I’m slowly working my way through the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to missional living. Do you want to …

: My Dirty, Not So Secret, Secret

My Family

I have a dirty secret.

Honestly, it’s not that much of a secret.

I am white, American, and male. …

: Parents Don't Get A Raw Deal

We get exactly what we want.

Photo by Brandon Morgan on Unsplash

Over the last few days I have bumped into an article by Rhonda …

: On Earth...

Part four in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission.

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I’m slowly …

: On Earth…

Part four in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission.

I’m slowly working my way …

: Our Father...

Part three in a series on using the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to mission.

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I’m slowly …

: Our Father…

I’m slowly working my way through the Lord’s Prayer as a roadmap to missional living. Do you want to …

: Present in Prayer

Part two in a series on the Lord’s Prayer as road map to mission.

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: Present In Prayer

Part two in a series on the Lord’s Prayer as road map to missional practice.

Prayer by Amaury Gutierrez

The other day I …

: Them, Not Me

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Have you noticed how we think about “them” and “us” or “them” and “me”? It’s not something that I …

: Program or Presence

Programming

I have been re-reading through Faithful Presence by David Fitch this last week. As I read, I am …

: Cold Is Rest

If you’re at all like me, you rest very little. You work a bit too much. Your mind never stops …

: Norming and Storming

When I’m engaging in a new community, one I’m building or newly joining, I am very aware …

: 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 …

: Right Here, Right Now

In some reading this morning there was a line, “the earth we tread on will dissolve like the …

: The Thing About Friends

Over the last 24 hours I have discovered a new social media platform, Mastodon. I have connected …

: When You Can’t Write

A frustrated mind dump in the midst of a creative block.

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It’s been …

:

As I sit in front my laptop, there are no ideas in my mind. I am devoid of concepts to write about. …

: “He Took Him At His Word”

Signs and wonders or trust and believe?

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One of the questions that I …

: The Only Resolution I Will Make in 2019

…or why I decided resolutions are dumb and goals are better

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: The Powerless God

Are we following after the way of God or the way of the powers?

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I have …

: The One Who Would Bring Peace

The bringer of peace, emptied himself.

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Have you ever noticed that some …

: Hello Darkness My Old Friend, Part 3

An Advent conversation on the Old Testament.

In part three of the conversation, we look at joy. …

: Hello Darkness My Old Friend, Part 2

An Advent Conversation on the Old Testament

Does anyone like being disciplined? I don’t. Yet, that’s …

: 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 …

: What if Advent Was Real?

What if we were in a real time of waiting, just like those who came before us?

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: Joy Comes From Holding Firm

When we hold firm in the face of adversity we discover joy.

Photo by James Peacock on Unsplash …

: Integrity Matters… No Really

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Last night my wife and I had a conversation with our son about …

: “It Is Good To Be Humbled.”

…said nobody ever.

Seriously. Who says stuff like this? When you’re in the midst of being “humbled,” …

: 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 …

: Support Your Faith

In theological circles there are some technical words that get applied to certain perspectives of …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: You Are Loved, Stand Firm

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This past summer I was watching a Detroit Tigers game and they were …

: He Sees…

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He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He …

: For Those Who Seek

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We wait.

We wait.

We wait.

WE WAIT.

How long must we wait? How long will …

: Love Well

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Advent is all about the waiting. It’s an entering to the void …

: In God We Trust

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It’s interesting to me that this little phrase, “In God we …

: Even At Night

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Amy and I attended different universities while we were dating. …

: There’s Nothing to Them!

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One of the central issues of the season of Advent is that of hope. …

: Let Salvation Come!

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As we walk through Advent together, I’m struck ever more by the …

: Them, Not Me

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Have you noticed how we think about “them” and “us” or “them” and …

: Let Him Settle It

As I was meditating on my Scripture reading this morning there was a theme that kept popping up. It …

: Let Them Tell Their Story

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This week I had the privilege of sitting down with an …

: Why You Matter

He sat there staring at the white board with a blank expression bordering on rage. His eyes were …

: What is Repentance?

“Turn around young man! You get yourself back over here! RIGHT NOW!”

That phrase has been uttered by …

: Holy Week— Holy Saturday

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Psalms: 95* & 88 & 27 OT: Job 19:21–27a

NT: Heb. …

: Holy Week — Good Friday

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Psalms: 95* & 22 & 40:1–14(15–19), 54 OT: Gen. 22:1–14 NT: …

: Holy Week— Maundy Thursday

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Psalms: 102 & 142, 143 OT: Jer. 20:7–11 NT: 1 Cor. …

: Holy Week — Wednesday

“Green hello beautiful sign on urban wall with blue sky in background, Charleston” by Ian Schneider …

: Holy Week — Tuesday

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Psalms: 6, 12 & 94 OT: Jer. 15:10–21 NT: Phil. 3:15–21

Gospel: …

: Holy Week — Monday

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Psalms: 51:1–18(19–20) & 69:1–23 OT: Jer. 12:1–16 NT: Phil. …

: Welcome To The Idol Factory!

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“…this is American Idol!”

The music is bumping and the lights are …

: You’re Enough

“A black-and-white shot of a woman putting a finger over her lips in a gesture of silence” by …

: It’s Not About Me

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Do you think that revolutionary moments in our thoughts happen …

: Just Do It

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One day my pastor invited me to join him on a pastoral visit to a …

: The Image of God

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I have written elsewhere …

: “In Accordance With The Scriptures…”

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I believe that the Scriptures are something more than a nice book …

: The Rev Blogcast: Why Carry A Cross?

Episode 20

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/17d0568

: Why Forgiveness?

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I am beginning to realize that the opening chapters of Genesis …

: The Rev Blogcast: Why Communion?

Episode 19

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/16a2c04

: Why Do We “Carry A Cross”?

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A missionary who has given his life to serving God and people is …

: Why Communion?

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Communion.

The Lord’s Supper.

The Eucharist.

This meal at the …

: The Rev Blogcast: Why The Cross?

Episode 18

Why do Christians seem to be fascinated with blood? What is going with the cross? …

: Why the Cross?

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There are some really weird things about Chrstianity. …

: The Rev Blogcast: Why Church?

Episode 17

Why do I stay connected to the church?

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/149216c

: The Rev Blogcast: Why Pray?

Episode 16

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/14463c0

: The Rev Blogcast: Why The Bible

Episode 15

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/130f77c

: Why Church?

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Sundays are a really hard day for many people. Particularly people …

: Why Pray?

In high school I participated in something called Summer Institute at Eastern Michigan University. …

: Why The Bible?

The Bible. It’s one of those books that people tend to have a very strong opinion about. People …

: The Necessary Darkness

A Thought About Advent

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Have you ever been through a dark night of the …

: The Rev Blogcast: Two Thoughts, One Episode

Episode 14

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/102a160

: Do You Understand Me?

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One of our deepest desires is to be understood. Each of us …

: The Rev Blogcast: It’s The Same

Episode 13

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/1006134

: Acta Non Verba

Do something. Don’t just talk.

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Every time there is shooting we hear the …

: It’s The Same

…the beauty of rhythm and sameness

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It’s a Sunday morning and the …

: The Rev Blogcast: Who Do You Represent?

Episode 12

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f98eb8

: Who Do You Represent?

…the responsibility of the ambassador.

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Very few of us truly live in …

: The Rev Blogcast: I Promise…

Episode 11

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f59a38

: I Promise…

…the power of covenant.

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I am leading our missional community …

: The Rev Blogcast: Your Kingdom Come

Episode 10

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/f33040

: Your Kingdom Come…

…or the need for a new imagination.

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Christians pray the Lord’s …

: The Rev Blogcast: Holy Be Your Name

Episode 9

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: Holy Be Your Name

…or taking time to acknowledge God

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Over the last week I have …

: The Rev Blogcast: Jesus Is Not A Sales Pitch

Episode 8

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/eff86c

: The Rev Blogcast: Don’t Be Crusty

Episode 7

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/ed9c84

: The Rev Blogcast: Where is God?

Episode 6

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/eaf40c

: The Rev Blogcast: What Good is Theology?

Episode 5

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e988c4

: The Rev Blogcast: How Do You Do It?

Episode 4

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e8d320

: The Rev Blogcast: #Me Too

Episode 3

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e84cc0

: The Rev Blogcast: This All Sucks

Episode 2

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e84a04

: The Rev Blogcast: Flex and Obey

Episode 1

https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/episodes/e838d4

: Jesus is Not A Sales Pitch

…or all of life is sacred.

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Last night I spoke at an event called, …

: Don’t Be Crusty

…how to get out of your spiritual rut.

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Part of being on mission …

: Where Is God?

In the dark we just need a glimmer of light…

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I rolled over and …

: Screaming At God

Some days, that’s all you got.

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I have spending quite a bit of …

: What Good is Theology?

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Honestly, theology is pretty useless.

There, I said it.

I have wanted …

: How Do You Do It?

…10 Things We Do As Parents

I’m not an expert. I’m not even close to being an expert. I have a son …

: Daniel Rose

L to R: Amy, Libby, Ethan

When you write a blog some people typically want to know about your …

: Flex and Obey, There Is No Other Way

…or when things don’t go as planned.

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You’ve worked hard all week on …

: Choosing Joy


Choosing Joy

Joy is a decision.

Every day you have to make a choice.

What will you choose?

Will it be …

: This All Sucks!

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Every once in a while you come face to face with a brokenness that …

: Here Is What I Know

Two young black men were riding home from football practice in my car. The four of us were laughing, …

: 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 …

: I’m With You

You know that time when you watch a television show and it shakes you up a bit? Sometimes works of …

: Person of Peace

If the first step into the mission of God is showing up, then the second is to begin paying …

: 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 …

: Run Away! Run Away!

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Every Wednesday I post what passage of …

: The End is NIGH!

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Every week it seems that there is a new preacher, televangelist, or …

: #MeToo

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I am watching my social media feed fill with a singular hashtag, …

: Fear and Hate or Faith and Love?

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“God is sovereign so we don’t need to tell anyone about Jesus.”

“I’m …

: Master the Margins

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When it comes to being on mission we often miss it because we are …

: 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 …

: Not Perfect

There’s nothing worse as a pastor when you’re having a lousy day (or few days) and you have a “weak” …

: Jesus is Lord

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NOTE: This is the second in a series on the Evangelical …

: God Who?

*NOTE: This is the first in a series on the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s, The Essentials of our …

: Our Kids, Our Responsibility

I see so much hand-wringing about the future generations. People are deeply concerned for their kids …

: What Matters Most? Outside or Inside?

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Sadly, many Jesus followers struggle with guilt and shame. It’s an epidemic that needs to be …

: 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.” …

: You Salty?

It’s funny how language changes over time. Words and phrases come to mean very different things as …

: On Integrity

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A few years ago I was thinking about integrity. Integrity is a concept that people talk much about …

: We Are In This Together

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If you’re like me you don’t like cognitive dissonance. You try really hard …

: Just Say No!

…or why we shouldn’t get in bed with the government.

During his speech at the National Prayer …

: It’s Just Too Easy

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Sometimes we think we live a new and unique in human history. It turns out …

: Freedom, Law, Grace, and Love

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There are few words that I love more in the Scriptures than “freedom.” …

: If Only…

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I don’t know how many conversations I have had with folks about Jesus. Too …

: How Do We Change?

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My brother shared a video with me a few weeks ago. It has since disappeared off …

: For God Alone My Soul Waits

…or how to subvert the empire.

Photo by Tim Marshall

We so often find ourselves looking for a savior. …

: God is For Me

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Some mornings as I read the Psalms one hits home and speaks to my soul. …

: Is This The Real Life?

Or is it just fantasy?

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I am noticing an unsettling trend within my tribe. …

: Take Heart! It is I!

In the midst of the storm, listen.

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We live in a world that is broken. There is …

: Don’t Give In

That time when you realize Psalm 50 is relevant.

Photo by Eduard Militaru

I have been thinking and …

: Justice — It’s More Than Equity

Waves of Justice by Pablo Robles

There’s a picture that I have shared on more than occasion. It is …

: How Many Faces Do You Have?

…or Are You A Two Faced Poser?

Photo by Camila Damasio

Growing up in a nearly all white community in a …

: Tested, Refined, Changed

Sometimes pain, affliction, or suffering has purpose.

When we are going through the hard times in our …

: Without Honor

Your friends and family won’t get you.

I remember sitting at the table at the family cabin after my …

: In Preparation of Inauguration Day

Or…get your heart and mind right for tomorrow.

Tomorrow is January 20, 2017 and Donald J. Trump will …

: Make The Best Of It

Don’t waste a day!

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I remember waking up in a dorm room at Ferris State University …

: My Heart is Too Small

Or…why I don’t want to be a Grinch

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One of my favorite Christmas stories is “The …

: Mind and Heart

The Christian life is not mind or heart but mind and heart.

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I am …

: It’s Not Fair

Nope, I don’t see any elephant ears…

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“It’s not fair!” he whined, tears welling up …

: 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 …

: I Have So Little Faith

The Night The Winds Kept Me Awake

Photo by Timothy Ah Koy

Last night the winds blew. They rattled our …

: Parents Don’t Get A Raw Deal

They get exactly what they want.

Photo by Brandon Morgan

Over the last few days I have bumped into an …

: He is Sovereign. He is Good.

Photo by Liane Metzler

Today I’ve been thinking about the depth, majesty, and greatness of God. I’m a …

: Blessing Isn’t Cheap

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On Twitter I follow a few accounts that post quotes from great coaches. They …

: We Prayed

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I am always surprised by the moments in the life of leading a congregation …

: This Is Jesus

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This first Sunday of Epiphany we read Hebrews 1:1–12 and come face to face …

: Love Is A Verb

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I noticed something “new” today in a passage that I have become very familiar …

: How Are Your Feet?

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Today is Epiphany. Epiphany is the season that leads up to Lent where the …

: Lay Your Life Down

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This morning I was reading in John 15 where Jesus is bidding his farewell …

: Revive Us!

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In the United States there is a phenomenon within some Christian traditions to …

: On The Move

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Yesterday I wrote about a little phrase from Genesis 12, “He went.” As I was …

: So, He Went

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As the new year starts many people make resolutions. We tend to have this sense …

: What is your hope?

Photo by Dominik Scythe

On January 1, 2017 what are you hoping for? As you consider this coming year …

: A Person, Not A Thing

Photo By Tegan Mierle

It is so much easier to label someone than to enter in with them as person. …

: The Curse Is Gone!

The Curse Is Gone

Last night an epic World Series ended with one of the greatest game sevens in the …

: From Shame to Honor

Photo by: Joshua Earle

In John 4 there’s a story that grabs me. It’s a story of shame being turned to …

: The Truth is Personal

Shortly after I got serious about trying to follow Jesus I became consumed with “the truth.” I …

: Do Justice. No Really.

Photo by Ivan Karasev

Over the last few weeks there is one verse that has been recurring in my …

: 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 …

: It’s Not That Hard. It’s Exactly That Hard.

Photo By <a href=“[unsplash.com/@riccardo...](https://unsplash.com/@riccardofissore)”>Riccardo …

: 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 …

: Here is What I Know…

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Two …

: Will You Forgive As You’ve Been Forgiven?

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: “Alright, alright, but what IS the gift?”

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: The 100!

Photo by <a href=“[unsplash.com/@lucistan](https://unsplash.com/@lucistan)”>Luca …

: Is the Church called to be “Counter-Cultural”?

Photo by Samantha Sophia

I read many articles and books about what it means to be “the Church.” As a …

: Put on Love!

For most of my professional life I have often been told that I’m not approachable. You see, when it …

: I’m Taking My Bible and Going…

We live in a time when there are congregations designed to meet every desire. Do you like …

: Meek? What the?

Jesus is famous for saying, “The meek shall inherit the earth.” In Colossians 3, Paul says that the …

: 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 …

: You’re Not Like That

Nearly every time I have conversation with someone who is not a Christian about the Christian faith …

: Expectancy

I have been reading the poetry of Amy Carmichael recently. There’s something about poetry that …

: Commitment.

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: Exiles, Presidents, and Voters

Much like everyone else in the United States, I have been wrestling with what to do in November. …

: Dance Like Yo Daddy!

How do you simultaneously love your daughter well, embarrass her and yourself? EASY! Dance in the …

: When Mom Moves Out

Nearly eighteen months ago our family did something crazy.

CRAZY I TELL YOU!

It was crazy if you asked …

: To Be Kind

Have you ever had a friend come up to you and quietly say, “Hey man, you have a booger hanging …

: 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 …

: Who Are You?

When my brothers and I were growing up we were felt like we were held to a different standard. We …

: 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 …

: Peace.

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“At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the …

: Joyful Proclamation!

Have you ever had that experience where someone made a promise to you and then they came through? …

: The War on Christmas

Did you know that there was a “War on Christmas”?

Seriously, there’s a “War on Christmas”.

It’s …

: Coming in Humility

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The second candle we light in Advent is the “Bethlehem Candle.” It is the reminder of how the Bread …

: 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 …

: Kind or Nice?

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Sunday night at our gathering we were spending time in Ephesians 4. During our conversation it …

: The Day Is Coming!

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Many people love Christmas. There’s a radio station in Detroit that has been playing Christmas tunes …

: Tension

The Christian life is one of great tensions. Grace and truth. Mercy and justice. We live in the …

: Quiet in a LOUD World

If you’re like me, silence is uncomfortable. Sometimes it is almost unbearable.

When I studied in …

: historical-nonfiction:

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Most of us are aware that sports, while supposedly an honorable contest of …

: Believe Us When We Say We’re Hurting

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“The stigma surrounding mental health boils down to one thing: that if pain can’t be measured …

: Where’s Your Heart?

A good friend asked me this question the other day. It might be the most important question that 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 …

: What is a Human Being?

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A commenter here at the blog said that, “A human being is a poorly organized mistake that …

: 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 …

: Good Leader? Bad Leader?

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The country is in the midst of a government shut down. The world is seemingly on the edge …

: 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)…

  1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
  2. Name the last five …

: 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 End Is Now

As I enter into this new stage of life I am realizing that I am about to embark on something unique. …

: Movement? Huh!?

I was in a great conversation with some friends the other day talking about The Antioch Movement. …

: The Antioch Movement

This Sunday we shared with our community at Grace Chapel that God is calling us to follow Him to …

: A Story About Grace

“Hey Dad, why do some kids at school have ashes on their foreheads?” the kids asked.

“It’s a Catholic …

: A Lesson

The quote below intrigues me. I think that this kind of “serial disruption” is required by churches. …

: Ethan’s Essay — MLB Breaking Barriers National Essay Contest

Ethan and Jackie

Hi, my name is Ethan and I learned in school that Jackie Robinson lived his life by nine values and …

: Blue Like Jazz…

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 …

: A servant of the Lord

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A servant of the Lord is he who in body stands before men, but in mind knocks at …

: Christmas Questions…

Two questions are left with me from this weekend. First, do I have room in my life for a baby in a …

: Once Upon A Time…

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: The Young, Restless, and Re…uh…formed…

At the end of every year people write their evaluation blog posts. Kevin DeYoung has produced his …

: I Know Him!

There aren’t many Christmas movies as good as Elf. It’s hilarious and it is also poignant. Like most …

: Is the Grass Greener? An Exposition of Revelation 8:6–9:21

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Here’s a link to the text: http://bible.us/Rev8.6.ESV …

: Traditions Passed On

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Christmas is about telling stories and sharing traditions. I love …

: Shootings at Ferndale and VT — What’s wrong with the world?

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The picture is from the front page of the Detroit News website. Two shootings, one day, two …

: 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 …

: Suffering 099…

In our community at Grace Chapel we are currently studying through the Revelation of John. It’s a …

: 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 …

: The Glory of God in the Face of Christ — Revelation 6

This is a recent sermon I gave on Revelation 6.

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: Why?

It’s crazy when you begin to self reflect. I don’t recommend it. It’s not very much fun. You begin …

: 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 …

: He’s Coming!

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Part of the traditional hanging of the ornaments in our home …

: Leadership As Influence &#124; Catalyst

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Leadership As Influence
By Charles Lee
Leadership is often defined as influence.
In my opinion, …

: An Expedition…

Over the last few days I have been interacting with folks about a great many things. Something that …

: What’s Worse? (Part 2)

In our previous post we saw how Jesus engaged the world. He entered in and sought to transform the …

: 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. …

: What’s Worse (Part 1)?

As we near the end of this discussion on engaging culture a few concluding points need to be made. …

: 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 …

: Fab Five

I just watched the Fab Five. I cannot even begin to express the number of emotions it brought up in …

: Garden State: Good or Bad?

In our second to last post exploring how to engage with culture we will be evaluating the film …

: 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 …

: Do the Lenten Twist

This morning as I watched my Facebook and Twitter feeds fill up with what people were giving up for …

: The Lion King: A Wolf

In my previous post I suggested a method for evaluating culture. We are going to begin with an …

: 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 …

: The Questions Are…

Movies, music, TV, books, are all meant for our entertainment. Or are they? I would argue that while …

: 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 …

: Are you…Radical?

http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1 …

: Why Dad?

On our way home from school I decided to break the news to Ethan. He had only one question, “Why …

: Dear Miguel

Dear Miguel,
I don’t know you. I have not ever met you. I have watched you play baseball every summer …

: Your GPS is Broken

http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1 …

: Create. Creation. Creative.

Creation: the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering.

We are all …

: 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: …

: Culture War — The Introduction

The Holy Spirit lives in those of us who have been reconciled by the life, death, and resurrection …

: The New is the Old

Where have we been in this quest for understanding the cultural engagement by Christians? Well first …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: Overlords, Overseers, and a Glimmer

Last week I wrote that we have experienced an epic fail regarding our roles as ambassadors for the …

: Epic Fail

In my previous post we looked at our identity as image bearers of the Creator King. We saw that …

: In the Beginning…

God created…

Did you catch that? God created.

God made. God did. God acted.

What did he create? Quite …

: Welcome to the Jungle

I am reading a great book by Dick Staub entitled, The Culturally Savvy Christian. As I have been …

: When You’re Here, You’re Family

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: Incarnation

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: 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 …

: A Baby, A Cross, and a Catharsis

Don’t we all love the prayer scene from Talladega Nights? …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: Destruction or Construction?

I was 18 or 19, the room was jammed with more than 1,000 college students and we were enthralled by …

: Can You Understand Me?

One of the most powerful feelings I have ever had was the time that I landed in Germany and realized …

: 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 …

: Community and Christmas

What is the meaning of Christmas? That was the question that NBC’s Community asked last week in an …

: What are you thankful for?

What are you thankful for? This is the question that was posed by the boys at Professional One a …

: The Paradox

When you find out that most if not all of your preconceptions are misconceptions it leaves you …

: Preconceptions, Land Mines, and Explosions

Any time you visit a new country there are always preconceived ideas that you have coming in. When I …

: The Greatest Love Story

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: Figuring It Out…

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: The Rest of the Story

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: Psalm 136:1–9 — Creation, Worship, Mission

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: Why Weren’t They There?

“You keep saying you’ve got something for me.
something you call love, but confess.
You’ve been …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: Activity or Experience?

Rick Devos asked a simple question during his presentation at TEDxDetroit: When you plan an event …

: 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 …

: Mini Me…

One of the greatest characters in film is Mini Me from the Austin Powers series. Now, granted for …

: 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 …

: Do You Hear What You Want To Hear?

Pew Research posted a recent study looking at how people’s religion effects their understanding of …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: Lead, lead, lead…

Yesterday I committed myself to watching The NINES leadership conference. I set up the laptop with …

: Where do we go?

My good friend Damon Reiss and I will be spending some time reading and writing together on 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: …

: I am Proud to Be an American…

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…where …

: 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 …

: Your image or mine?

“If God is not the defining center of our faith, life, and identity, then who or what is? (58)” Now …

: Is your Jebus ‘Untamed’?

Last week I spent some time reading Alan and Debra Hirsch’s newest offering, Untamed. It was so …

: Unity, Liberty, and Charity

I am really enjoying the ideas that are being put forth as part of the Big Tent synchroblog. I think …

: Scattered, Gathered, and Beautiful

This my third post for the Big Tent Synchroblog dealing with these questions: What are your hopes …

: 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 …

: Big Tent Christianity 1

So, I am a day late to the Big Tent Christiaity Synchroblog. Here is the theme that we will be …

: Silence is Golden

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I …

: 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 …

: 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?” …

: Theology of Youth

Whitney said, “I believe the children our future…” I think that song begins to run through the minds …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: Communion and Faith

One day not very long ago my son and I were sitting in the gymnasanctatorium at our church readying …

: 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 …

: Gluten-free: BRILLIANT!

The first Sunday of every month is our community’s traditional time to celebrate the Lord’s Table. …

: Cannibal? Yes, yes, I am.

The early church was accused of being cannibalistic. They were thought to be such because they …

: 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 …

: Water and Wine…

Over the next handful of days I want to tease out some thoughts on the sacraments. In the Protestant …

: It’s MY RIGHT!

“Just because something is technically legal doesn’t mean that it’s spiritually appropriate. If I …

: Strong, weak, what!?

Our journey through freedom and the law is coming to a close, for now. I think this is the second to …

: By no means!

I think that some of my favorite moments in the Bible are when the apostle Paul gets worked up. As …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: That Dirty Rotten…oh, Really!?

We spent some time looking at Jesus’ discussion about fulfilling the law. Now, I want to look at …

: 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 …

: Coming Apart at the Seams: Hebrews 4:14–5:4

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: 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 …

: 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 …

: Where we are going now?

Now that we have finished our travels through Brian McLaren’s newest book I have been pondering …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: 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. …

: Who’s the Boss? or The Authority Question

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: 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 …

: 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 …

: A New Kind of Christianity

I have been reading Brian McLaren’s newest book, A New Kind of Christianity. It has totally engaged …

: YOUR preacher is DEAD.

Holograph (left), Tony Morgan (right)

Is the title a little extreme? Probably. But, that’s the point. …

: 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 …

: The Law of Stickiness

Have you ever felt as though what you say does not matter? I have this experience often. Many nights …

: Law of the Few

I have recently finished reading Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point. I was very impressed with the …

: Pressure Points

There are few things in life that frustrate me more than watching other parents do things that …

: The Millenial Milieu Mops More Meaning

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: Magic 150

I am currently reading Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point. It’s a fascinating read. One of the …

: I gots it…I gots it…

http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1 …

: Coming Apart at the Seams: Hebrews 1:5–2:4

A sermon on Hebrews 1:5–2:4

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: Coming Apart at the Seams — Hebrews 1:1–4

A sermon on Hebrews 1:1–4

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: Shall I…think?

One of the things that I have been struck with over the past few months is that many people are …

: The Spirit vs The Letter

I have had a few conversations over the last couple of days about rule following. What does it mean …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: To Age or Not to Age

Time/CNN recently published an article about scientists who are trying to figure out the “peter pan” …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: State of the State

Over the last two weeks we have witnessed both the federal State of the Union, Michigan’s State of …

: 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” …

: Why Lost

There are few TV shows that capture the imagination. There are many that are entertaining. There are …

: Busy is the New Lazy!

What do you think of when you consider laziness? My guess is you almost immediately think about some …

: The Manipulation Postulate

Loneliness, according to Dan Allender in Leading With a Limp, is one of the things that any leader …

: 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 …

: Equipping People in their Faith Journey

My latest sermon:

[podcast]https://danielmrose.com/wp-content/uploads/Grace-100124-reduced.mp3 …

: Ethan’s Wish…

At the turn of the New Year we all make resolutions. When Ethan, my eight year old son went to …

: I’m a Jerk.

Jerk: a contemptibly naive, fatuous, foolish, or inconsequential person. I am one. How do I know? I …

: Book Review: Counterfeit Gods

http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=FFFFFF&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1 …

: Complex Rigidity

I like to think of myself as a person who has great intellectual flexibility. Often times I am very …

: 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 …

: Daddy…

Dedicated to Jay and Vince, both of whom are now Daddys.

When I would look at men who had little …

: “Pastor” Pat…

The scene is Haiti is horrific. The cries for help. The reality of people being buried alive. The …

: 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, …

: Potential, Passion, Power

Youth Specialties just dropped a post over on their blog about Passion 2010. The heart of the post …

: Crisis, Cowardice, Courage

In Allender’s matrix the first challenge is that of crisis. What do you do when the world comes …

: The Kingdom Part 2

My latest sermon:

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: The Kingdom Part 1

My latest sermon:

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: Just DO IT or Holiness

The Backyard Missionary posted recently on some thoughts about holiness by Alan Hirsch. It was …

: One. Mono. Uno.

There is a saying, “One is the loneliest number.” For many years I thought one was not all that …

: You Took Me Seriously?

It turns out that people are actually taking this stuff I write seriously! It also turns out that …

: Matrix of Brokenness

As I said yesterday I am going to work through and begin to try and identify the weaknesses that I …

: 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 …

: Religion is Good at Guilt

On January 1 Charlie Rose had a montage of his best interviews. Well, we usually put Charlie on in …

: Stop the Snark

I have recently noticed that people who are supposed to be academics, people who are supposed to be …

: Review: Equipped for Adventure

Equipped for Adventure: A Practical Guide to Short-Term Mission Trips by Scott Kirby was published …

: 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 …

: Review: Eyes Wide Open

Eyes Wide Open by William D. Romanowski

Brazos Press, 2001.

Group Discussion Questions

Eyes Wide Open …

: Review: Compelled By Love

Compelled by Love: The Most Excellent Way to Missional Living was written by Ed Stetzer and Phillip …

: Review: Trolls and Truth

So, I have this awesome opportunity to read and review books from New Hope Publishers. It’s a great …

: Discipleship…who knew.

So it turns that some of the greatest thinkers in the Christian world are coming to the conclusion …

: Review: Activate

Doug Walker passed along a book for me to check out and I thought that is was pretty helpful. So, I …

: The Younger Unchurched…

There are so many thoughts running around in regards to the emerging generations. These generations …

: Review: Prodigal God

On my vacation I am reading! It’s great! I just finished The Prodigal God by Tim Keller and am going …

: Whatever…

The sermon from July 19 was lost. So, I am putting up a manuscripted version of it for those that …

: 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 …

: Urban Exile: Gran Torino

I read this article this morning because I am always interested to see what people have to say about …

: Connector Churches

I read this today and thought that the nine traits listed in Ed’s book are really insightful. What …

: 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 …

: Scot McKnight on Spiritual Eroticism

Scot McKnight: Spiritual Eroticism | Out of Ur | Conversations for Ministry Leaders.

Above is a link …

: 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 …

: The Blue Parakeet — A Review

First, Dr. McKnight and Zondervan thank you for the advance copy.


The Blue Parakeet is a text that …

: Where Are You From?

The Hansen Report: Where Are You From? | Out of Ur | Conversations for Ministry Leaders.

This article …

: 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 …

: UnLearning Church

This book looks like one I want to get a hold of. The excerpt is pretty good stuff. I wonder, what …

: Blue Parakeet…

The next grand installment is coming to Church Remix. Zondervan was offering about 100 free copies …

: Here’s a competing vision on Communion…

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: Communion…now this is good…

My son and I were worshipping together on Sunday and being the first Sunday of the month we partook …

: 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 …

: Baptism 1

I am on vacation in beautiful North Myrtle Beach, SC. Today is the last day. We leave tonight for …

: Why are people so mean?

So, I was reading some blogs recently, alot of them, about the missional church. I have been …

: Communion 2…

My friend Tim challenged me to go deeper with this. So, I have been thinking about it for the last …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: Phase two…

So, I have been writing a bit about the big picture of what missional is and exploring some things …

: Who leads this whole thing?

The one questiont that I have been wrestling with in conversation with a friend and as a result of …

: Stepping out…

So, I have begun thinking about “programming” in the church. It’s something that I have been …

: &gt;Living on a Need to Know basis

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It is the information age. We can find out pretty much anything …

: Applying the paradigm…maybe?

Here is something I put together about applying the missional concept to the role of “Youth Pastor”. …

: 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 …

: 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 …

: The Forgotten Ways, Part 6

If the church is going to become this embodiment of Jesus in a communal way then there is a …

: The Forgotten Ways, Part 5

Part five is upon us! The Missional Incarnational Impulse. What the heck does that mean? This is …

: 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 …

: The Forgotten Ways, Part 3

Hirsch gets going into the “heart of it all” in chapter 3. This chapter lays out the necessity for …

: The Forgotten Ways, Part 2

As it turns out chapter 2 is all about the role of Christendom and institutional Christianity. Who …

: The Forgotten Ways, Part 1a

So, I realized that there was one other thing running through my mind from the introduction and …

: The Forgotten Ways, Part 1

I have a direction for this blog which is exciting. This summer I am interning at my local church. …

: Why do this?

There is a strange phenomenon that has taken place in the world today. Not very long ago there were …