I’m really enjoying this book so far. I think it might make for a good preaching outline.

Currently reading: 15 New Testament Words of Life by Nijay K. Gupta πŸ“š


The morning moon was epic. πŸ“Έ


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 mattered in the Annex of the Tap Room in downtown Ypsilanti. It was a bit difficult for me to fully focus as I my attention was somewhat divided with the Tigers in the playoff hunt.


Party Time! Excellent!

I think one of my favorite stories about Jesus is the wedding at Cana in John 2. The whole thing is fantastic. All the little details and the feel that you get from the scene which allows you to fill the blank spots with your imagination.


#Wordle 1,187 5/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 4. Ugh. She’s tough.


#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:26 πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ† Perfect score!

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Back on track today…


Good morning! May you know the satisfaction of accomplishing something difficult today.


#Keyword | 10 guesses | 2:34 1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣

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There’s always tomorrow…

😞


#Wordle 1,186 4/6*

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The #OldGal popped a 3 today. I guess weird words are a forte…


Good morning! May you have your emotions moved today.


#Wordle 1,185 2/6*

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The #OldGal was crushed today. She scored a 5!


#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:27 πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ† Perfect score!

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Starting off on the right foot!


Good morning! May you be joyful today.


#Wordle 1,184 4/6*

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With her crafty recharge complete, the #OldGal scored a 3! Ouch!!!


#Keyword | 7 guesses | 0:38 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

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Overconfidence cost me today.


Good morning! May you choose community over isolation today.


#Keyword | 6 guesses | 2:23 πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ† Perfect score!

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This week’s bonus level was super interesting! It took a long time to figure it out but, the perfect stands!


#Keyword | 6 guesses | 0:48 πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ† Perfect score!

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Back on track!


Good morning! May you see those on the fringes today.


This morning was stunning.


#Wordle 1,182 3/6*

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The #OldGal also dropped a 3. She’s recharging at her craft retreat.


#Keyword | 9 guesses | 0:55 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣2️⃣

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My band teacher always said, β€œIf you’re going to make a mistake, make it big!” So, that’s apparently what I did. Yikes.


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 that takes place between his character, Large and Natalie Portman’s character, Sam. They talk about what home is.

>Large: You know that point in your life when you realize the house you grew up in…isn’t really your home anymore. All of a sudden, even though you have some place where you put your shit…that idea of home is gone. > >Sam: I still feel at home in my house. > >Large: You’ll see one day when you move out. Just sorta happens one day, and it’s gone. You feel like you can never get it back. It’s like you feel homesick for a place that doesn’t even exist. Maybe it’s like this rite of passage, you know? You won’t ever have that feeling again until you create a new idea of home for yourself. You know, for… For your kids. For the family you start. It’s like a cycle or something. I don’t know. But I miss the idea of it, you know? Maybe that’s all family really is. A group of people that miss the same imaginary place.


Tap Room Tuesday Out of Context:

“Cats are like little crack addicts.” - The ToddFather