Today begins Lent, a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter. During Lent we experience the full swing of emotion from the celebration of Christ’s triumphal entry to the heartbreak of the crucifixion.

I pray we will fully enter into it.

Good morning! May you show up today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scored a 4, victory!

Good morning! May you see the people around you that need you today. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal scores a par today. I am glad to see at least one 3 from the #YoungPups out here already!

I am really looking forward to getting away for a few days to watch our son play baseball and also have plenty of margin to read.

Can't Get No Satisfaction? Look Deeper.

Jesus in Conversation

It often strikes me that the saying “there’s nothing new under the sun” rings true. We might pay lip service to the idea, but sometimes, it hits us with surprising force.

Today, I’m grappling with the question: “Where do I find my satisfaction?”

My message from Sunday on Micah 3-5.

From Ruin to Redemption - God’s Justice and Promise

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

When the lights go out, you dance.

#D2 #Baseball ⚾️

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

Last night over dinner a friend I were discussing what it looks like to engage the issues facing us today. I realized that there were three sources of development that I lean more than any these days:

Learning How To See podcast, season 1 on our personal biases

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

A Theory of Everything by Ken Wilber

These might perhaps be helpful resources for you as well.

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Time for a dog pile, #YoungPups, the #OldGal did not complete the puzzle. She scored the magical β€œX”!

Good morning! May you listen before speaking today. #MorningMug

A lot of us Christians haven’t read what happens after the feeding of the multitudes, and it shows.