A bittersweet day today at Saginaw Valley State.

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 great Saturday!

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

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

Today, I did a movement that I didn’t think I could do. I wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t show up.

Show up.

#Discipline2025

Good morning! Choose to be the person you want your β€œenemy” to be. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal took it to me with a 3 today. She just keeps battling! Could there be a 2 out there?

The Failure of Conversation

For a long time, I’ve noticed a disconcerting trend: we seem to be losing the ability to truly talk with one another. While the internet allows us to talk to, or more accurately at, people constantly, what about genuine dialogue?

I’m so grateful for the Tuesday night gathering I host, Tap Room Tuesday. It’s a space where I believe we often talk with one another. Yet, even there, meaningful dialogue is becoming increasingly challenging.

Why is this happening?

Things move fast on the interwebs. Over the last few days my friend, @ozzy@fedi.social asked if I would be interested in starting a new project with him.

Today, we have launched our own Mastodon instance, Agora Cafe!

The Agora in Ancient Greece was a gathering place where people shared their ideas.

Today, you will get a follow request from there and if you’re looking for a new instance, join us!

The Agora Cafe

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 the month!

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It should have been a three liner but I erred. The #OldGal also posted a 4. πŸ˜’

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, β€œWhispers of Grace.” Each will be focused on a word from a different book of the New Testament. This week is, β€œrighteousness” from Matthew.

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