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From Ruin to Redemption - God’s Justice and Promise

Dan reflects on the cultural phenomenon of the "antihero," using the TV show "Breaking Bad" as a prime example. He contrasts this with the clear moral lines of the film "Remember the Titans." This reflection then transitions into an examination of the book of Micah, specifically chapters 3, 4, and 5.

Key Highlights:

  • "Breaking Bad" and the Rise of the Antihero:
    • Dan discusses how the show portrays a drug dealer, Walter White, as a sympathetic protagonist, highlighting the cultural shift where audiences root for characters who perform immoral actions.
    • This reflects a cultural trend where the lines between good and evil are blurred.
  • "Remember the Titans" and Clear Moral Lines:
    • Dan contrasts "Breaking Bad" with a scene from "Remember the Titans," emphasizing the clear distinction between right and wrong.
    • The quote "Attitude reflects leadership, captain." is used to illustrate the difference between the two cultural items.
  • Micah's Prophecy and Its Relevance Today:
    • Dan dives into Micah's condemnation of corrupt leaders and false prophets in Israel, drawing parallels to contemporary society.
    • Micah's message highlights the dangers of prioritizing personal gain over justice and righteousness.
    • Scripture readings from Micah 3, 4, and 5 are included to reinforce the message.
  • Trusting in God vs. Trusting in Idols:
    • Dan emphasizes Micah's call to trust in God rather than worldly power or material possessions.
    • Dan points out how God chooses the broken and marginalized to be his remnant.
    • Dan draws a connection between Micah's prophecies and the ministry of Jesus.
  • The Transformation of the Heart:
    • Dan uses C.S. Lewis's imagery of God rebuilding the heart to illustrate the transformative power of faith.
    • The episode concludes with a challenge to listeners to examine what they are placing their trust in.
  • Key theme: Dan contrasts the worlds view of good and evil, with the biblical view, and challenges listeners to examine their own hearts.


Good morning! May you choose to love well today. #MorningMug

A cup of coffee with the word, β€œAroha”, decorating it. This is Māori word for β€œlove.” It is being held up in a cozy living room with the sun shining in.

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The #OldGal got trapped in a rabbit hole for a 5! Time to dog pile #YoungPups!

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Missed opportunity for a birdie today. The #OldGal also scored a 4 for par. Any #YoungPups with a 3?

Good morning! May you not despise the little things today. #MorningMug

I’m preaching from Micah 3-5 tomorrow morning.

It is timely.

It is uncomfortable.

I am nervous.

I haven’t been nervous to preach a sermon in a long, long time.

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today. She crushed me. I hope we have a 3 from the #YoungPups!

Good morning! When you get home after 2:30 am the morning doesn’t start until almost 10. May you be joyful today! #MorningMug

Coffee mug in the foreground with a sunny back yard in the background

Yes, we are watching baseball. No, we are not watching hockey outdoors.

#FinalSzn

Is anyone using omg.lol with micro.blog? If so, how are you using it?

I think an undervalued feature of the micro.blog service is the mobile app suite. The primary app for general micro blogging, Epilogue for book management and sharing, Sunlit for a photograph centric experience, Strata for private notes, and Wavelength for podcasting.

I just bumped into this quote:

β€œWhen the Greeks got the gospel, they turned it into a philosophy;

when the Romans got it, they turned it into a government;

when the Europeans got it, they turned it into a culture;

and when the Americans got it, they turned it into a business.” Richard Halverson