The #OldGal came in this morning with a strong 3! She set the trap and I walked into it and take my defeat like a man.

#Wordle 1,001 4/6*

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#YoungPups unite!

Good morning! May you create opportunity for rest today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Coffee mug in front of an inviting fireplace.

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.

I either need Gluon to have the responsiveness of the micro.blog app or micro.blog to have the reply all and share functionality of Gluon.

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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.

Day 1,000 of #Wordle! Happy

Wordle 1,000 πŸŽ‰ 3/6*

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The #OldGal came in hot today with another 3! The #YoungPups are going to have do some work to beat her today.

Are you an 80s kid? If so, I have two podcast recommendations for you. Both of them are from @retroist@mastodon.social. The Retroist Podcast and The Video Store Podcast. It’s all nostalgia and fun! A welcome reprieve from so much of the other stuff out in the world.

The #OldGal dropped a strong 3, despite a morning headache.

I however dropped this on her…

#Wordle 999 2/6*

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#YoungPups unite!!!

Good morning! May you know the joy of having people in your life who love you without strings attached. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A university of Michigan coffee mug in front of an inviting fire.

#Wordle 998 4/6*

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The #OldGal crushed me today with a 3! I have a feeling the #YoungPups might be in a world of hurt today.

Good morning! May today bring you joy in the midst of any struggle you face. #MorningMug

A black and orange coffee mug in front of an inviting fire.

#Wordle 997 4/6*

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The #OldGal pulls a five today! It looks like the #YoungPups might sweep!

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

Coffee mug that reads, β€œNational Baseball Hall of Fame” in front of an inviting fireplace.

#Wordle 996 3/6*

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The #OldGal was off her game today and scored a 5! I have not seen a #YoungPup score worse than a 4. Could we have a magical sweep?

Good morning! May you start this new week with a bit of hope and optimism. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A mug with the Māori word, β€œAroha,” which means love in front of an inviting fire.

Good morning! May you choose to enter into loving community today.

A snowy woods

#Wordle 995 5/6*

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Not a great showing with an unforced error in line three.

The #OldGal pulled a solid 4. Dear #YoungPups, may the odds be ever in your favor.

These fire places though…

Good morning! May you choose to practice rest and recreation today.

The #OldGal came in hot today with a three! I sit here feeling like someone whose partner called up hearts when I have a loaner in spades.

#Wordle 994 5/6*

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#YoungPups unite!

I’m looking forward to be speaking at the Cornerstone EPC Men’s Retreat this weekend. I will be teaching from Luke 15:11-35 (The story of the two sons).

The retreat theme is β€œConfidence” and I’m going to draw the distinction between being a β€œConfidence Man” and a β€œConfident Man.”

#Wordle 993 3/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 4 today due to an unforced error. Her tea must have been lackluster. Team #YoungPups unite!

Good morning! May you press on and finish your week well. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

My guy E Rose went 3-4, BB, 2 R, 2 RBI.

The team won 12-4! They are 2-0 so far in Arizona.

Jesus’ response to suffering people and to β€œnobodies” provides a glimpse into the heart of God. God is not the unmoved Absolute, but rather the Loving One who draws near.
from: [The Jesus I Never Knew](https://micro.blog/books/9780310295815) by Philip Yancey πŸ“š

This might be one of the most challenging concepts for many American Christians to wrap our minds around. We have been told for so long that God is non-emotional. Yet, in the person of Jesus, we see God draw near in love. This is the consistent response of Jesus in the Gospels to the people who are on the “outside.”