Just finished a hard conversation with a friend whose family has been devastated by both transgender ideology of the far left and immigration ideology on the far right. Believers cannot be conformed to either political party, but to Christ alone. #countercultural

I suspect this guy is back in Russia by now.

I’m feeling like our children’s generation did not learn from the 60s what our parents’ generation did.

My chickens laid my very first egg ever. Which I gently placed in my great grandmother‘s egg gathering basket. I feel very emotional about this!

I'm excited/nervous to reveal the cover for my new study on lament, with @TGC and @IVPress. We worked to create an image reflecting the tension between the weight of lament and hope (tears turned to fruit!) for the future. If that resonates with you, check it out. www.amazon.com/Crying-Out-G...

The Ten Commandments are good.

Just heard someone say, “I knew it from the gecko.” Pretty sure they meant “get-go,” but also: 10/10. No notes.

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The Last of Us is dead to me.

The Christian path:

I finished The Residence. So much fun. What should I watch next?

Harry Potter on Broadway was incredible!

Seriously appreciating these guys right now. @nytimes.com

Just watched the first episode of With Love, Megan on @netflix.com. Lovely and made me want to go Try some new things.

I’m about to leave Duolingo for another French learning program, but I wanted to document my very long streak one final time.

The smallest man who ever lived.

I wrote something at Christianity Today about the new ESV changes.

Life update: since my dad passed, I have been slowly learning and converting to my mom's name the farm business he left us. I am now the manager of Oak Lane Farm. We are a little operation. I do not personally drive a tractor. And, yet, I am claiming the title -- Farmer. Or Farmette. Or FarmHer.

Scripture’s commentary on political affairs. Psalm 107:39-43 CSB [39] When they are diminished and are humbled by cruel oppression and sorrow, [40] he pours contempt on nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland…

It cannot be overstated that one of the most important things you must do in the face of evil is to pray. Why? 1. Because *you* cannot change people. 2. It is one of the only ways you can guard your heart for the long work of faithfulness.

One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!

Psalm 109 16 For he never thought of doing a kindness, but hounded to death the poor and the needy and the brokenhearted. 17 He loved to pronounce a curse— may it come back on him. He found no pleasure in blessing— may it be far from him.

“I, too” by Langston Hughes

My brain processing all the connections and subtexts of the halftime show I just watched. #SuperBowl #KendrickBowl

Dispensationalism is going to be the downfall of democracy as we know it. Countdown to the Trump photo op with a corral full of red heifers in the Gaza Strip.

I'm pretty demoralized by multiple aspects of life. What are your go-to spiritual encouragement practices? Any podcasts that are really encouraging you to persevere right now?

I enjoyed this discussion with Jen Oshman, Rebecca McLaughlin, and Kendra Dahl at TGC this summer. I love whales and math, but my real passion in life is helping folks understand the long story of Scripture and how it is deeply good for women (and men). www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/tgc...

Received this really thoughtful, beautiful work by Trillia Newbell today. Thinking through how to use it. It’s a rich volume that seems good for group study and group cooking, exploring Black Christian heritage and making new memories in Jesus’s name.

Psalm 96:10-13 CSB [10] … He judges the peoples fairly.” … [12] Then all the trees of the forest will shout for joy [13] before the LORD, for he is coming— for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with his faithfulness. …

I’m letting Scripture be my political commentary for the next bit. Because I just can’t even.

I have been in literal survival mode for over two weeks. We lost the battle and buried my dad yesterday. And now the snow comes. It’s time to take a deep breath, settle in, and rest. I did what I could, but God‘s way is holy.

We are burying my dear dad today. An unwelcome, yet helpful distraction from the rest of this day.

Contemplating our upcoming family meeting tonight about my dad's future. He's aware, but intubated, only alive by massive support of his heart and lungs. Will spend tomorrow with him all day. Every last second I can squeeze out. Because he has been the very best of dads. Lord, come.

Me before the 2024 election cycle Vs Me after

I am coming to hate the term "theo bro" for guys who are not, in fact, promoting theology. Theology can be a really good thing. Can we migrate to a different pejorative term?

But we need more than the best natural resources our skills, experience, education & DNA can supply. We need the power and wisdom of the Holy Spirit, the stability, direction and knowledge of regular Bible reading. We need Jesus and those are essentials for discerning what is Jesus and what is not.

Venus so bright against the sunset on the farm tonight. Merry Christmas.!

"You'll be visited by three Spirits." The three spirits:

To all my ministry friends for whom Christmas means long days of serving when others are on vacation time, thank you. Thank you for giving your time so that many others can gather to worship during the season of Advent!

The prosperity gospel is a terrible thing.

Dads and daughters are important relationships. My dad is not perfect. But he is secure. He provides and protects, even at 87 with aggressive cancer in his jaw.

My dad has fathered me well all my life, but especially during/since my divorce. He's 87 and was diagnosed with aggressive cancer in his jaw. It's doubtful his heart can take the surgery he needs, so the next few months look to be rough if he can withstand the surgery and rougher still if he can't.

How does it know it’s Christmas?!

Dolphin 824 is a male captured in 2003 at 10 yrs old, classified as "diseased," freeze tagged, and released back back into CHS harbor. Still going strong 20 yrs later! @scaquarium.bsky.social #dolphinoftheday Photos taken by NOAA permit. Don't get so close yourself. @amazingnature.bsky.social

I've found some cool photos from dolphin surveys with @scaquarium.bsky.social. Today's #dolphinoftheday is actually an osprey with half eaten fish. Photos were taken under special research permit from @NOAA. Marine mammals are protected, so don't get too close yourself. @amazingnature.bsky.social

I answer my own question.