#Wordle 1,423 4/6*
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The #OldGal had a case of the Mondays and scored a 5. I am guessing we might see a dog pile today!
Whispers of Grace - Gospel
We’re journeying through our series, “Whispers of Grace,” exploring 15 pivotal New Testament words. Our guide is a fantastic, accessible little New Testament theology book by Dr. Nijay Gupta titled “15 New Testament Words.” If you want to read ahead, I highly recommend grabbing a copy β it’s an encouraging and insightful read. As I explored it a few months ago, I knew this was material we had to delve into, especially for the summer, to grasp these significant concepts within the New Testament and their Old Testament roots. We’re discovering these aren’t just New Testament ideas, but Bible-wide, people-of-God themes.
Last week, we discussed righteousness. This week, we turn to another profound word: gospel.
One of the greatest joys of my life has been watching my favorite baseball player chase his dream.
He took off his cleats for the last time yesterday.
#Wordle 1,422 4/6*
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The #OldGal posts a 4 today as well.
I suppose itβs OK to give her the tie on Motherβs Day.
#Wordle 1,421 4/6*
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The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. I have a feeling it wonβt hold up. But, the word hole today is real.
The pitching match up tonight in Detroit is insane. Patrick Corbin for the Rangers against the best pitcher on the planet, Tarik Skubal.
I hear Comerica is going to be packed. Itβs going to have a postseason feel tonight, in May!
This is so much fun. #RepDetroit
#Wordle 1,420 4/6*
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Itβs a dogpile day as the #OldGal simply keeps her streak alive with a 6!
Good morning! My hope for you today is that you will persevere through whatever circumstance you find yourself in. #MorningMug

We spent the afternoon watching some SVSU tournament baseball. The game didnβt go as planned. But hanging out with the Michigan Capitol building in the background is pretty fun.

#Wordle 1,419 3/6*
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Big victory for the team today as the #OldGal posts a 5! I feel a dog pile coming on, #YoungPups!
Our Tender Nerves - The Power of Care and Harm in Moral Judgment
Why do we respond to things the way we do? How do we experience the world? Jonathan Haidt, a moral psychologist, argues that we possess six “taste receptors” that shape how we perceive the world around us. These six foundations, and the varying degrees to which we experience each, influence our understanding.
Our moral taste receptors include: Care/Harm, Fairness/Cheating, Loyalty/Betrayal, Authority/Subversion, Sanctity/Degradation, and Liberty/Oppression. Haidt posits that all of these operate within our minds, driving our emotional intuitions as we process the world. They function similarly to taste buds, but for our emotions.
#Wordle 1,418 4/6*
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The #OldGal and I both scored a 4 today. Excited for some #YoungPup 3s!
I see a lot of people on the Fediverse talking about getting off the Apple and Microsoft trains. But, I don’t see alternatives ever suggested. So, what are the non-Apple/Microsoft alternatives for laptop, tablet, and phone (I’m assuming Google is also a baddie)?
#Wordle 1,417 6/6*
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The #OldGal took advantage of my bad day and posted a 3. I am sure she is gigglingβ¦
Do we have a #YoungPup 2?
A fun workflow: sermon recording to MacWhisper for transcription to Gemini for editing and formatting, export to markdown, paste into Obisidian and publish to micro.blog. It takes all of about ten minutes. Fantastic! #pastor #tech