A century later, Christian teacher Origen challenged the Caesarean Christians of his time not to blur the powers. "For you who are redeemed by Christ... a physical sword has been removed from your hands... In its place the 'sword of the Spirit' has been given and you must seize it." For Origen, Christians are to fight the evil powers by means of *prayers and fasts, justice and piety, gentleness, chastity and all the virtues of self control."

Currently reading: Reckoning with Power by David E. Fitch 📚

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

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#Wordle 1,384 2/6*

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

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

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#Wordle 1,383 4/6*

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

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

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#Wordle 1,382 6/6*

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The #OldGal scored a 5. It is disappointing but the streak lives and I am confident that Team #YoungPup will come out victorious!

Monday workouts are the most important for me.

Just had a good workout with @fitbodapp. Here’s an extended guest pass to try Fitbod, free for 14 days: go.fitbod.link/XprO/jzmn…

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

We gather as a congregation in our home each Sunday night. Last night, the tornado sirens went off and we had to pop down into the basement for our time around the Scriptures.

There was something kind of holy about the whole thing. I can’t quite explain it.

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

#Wordle 1,381 5/6*

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Fives for both the #OldGal and I. I am confident that the #YoungPups took care of business.

#Wordle 1,380 4/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 4 as well, but I am already seeing 3s from the #YoungPups! Victory is sweet!

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

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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 of no use to anyone.”

Currently reading: Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson 📚

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

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#Wordle 1,379 3/6*

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

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

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#Wordle 1,378 4/6*

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The #OldGal scored a 3 on her final day with grandchildren.

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

Currently reading: Reckoning with Power by David E. Fitch 📚

Good morning! Happy #OpeningDay! ⚾️

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The #OldGal also scored a bogey 5 today.

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

The Tears of Things (Featured Review)

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today as well. Hopefully, we see a 3 from a #YoungPup!

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