Monday lift done! Another week’s streak has begun. #Discipline2025

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#Wordle 1,388 5/6*

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The #OldGal whooped me today with a 4. I have to imagine we will have some #YoungPup 3s…

Good morning! May you seek unity rooted in love today. #MorningMug

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Tuesday nights I host an open conversation at the historic Tap Room in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. We would love for you to join us!

Do you think that there is an immigration crisis? In your opinion should the US receive refugees? Do you think that undocumented people have due process rights?

This and more Tuesday at 8 pm.

Moderator: Dan

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If you’re into sermons, here is my latest on John 17:20-26 talking about unity rooted in love…

open.spotify.com/episode/5…

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#Wordle 1,387 4/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. She really is a tough old bird!

Good morning! May you choose connection and community today. #MorningMug

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Good morning! I hope you’re able to catch your breath and reset today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,386 4/6*

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The #OldGal scored a 3! Do we have a two #YoungPups?

Workout number five. Two week streak! #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May you find a reason to laugh today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,385 4/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 6! Victory is ours!

Breaking the Finite Lens

I am often struck by how small I think about Jesus. What about you?

Several weeks ago, I wrote the line, “Jesus is from eternity.” My son mentioned it to me and shared that it was one of the best descriptions of Jesus he had ever heard.

I keep thinking about that.

“Jesus is from eternity."

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.