The Church needs Jesus.

My last born and only son off to his senior prom with a good friend from church. They’re both graduating this year and headed to college. God has been so gracious to us in giving us this son. Proud of the man he’s become.

Why write to the White House, though? Surely we don’t expect an honest answer. If this isn’t just some performative stunt, demand congressional inquiry and start holding people accountable.

On April 9, 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed, by hanging, for his resistance to the Nazis.

OK, found my thread on this film to mark this day, 85 years ago.

All Christ’s churches need a way to ensure all God’s daughters flourish. One church uses shepherdesses to round out their ministry of the word and care. For the full discussion: www.thecretecollective.org/dc2023

Can anybody find Congress??

Sen. Cory Booker spoke for more than 24 hours. That’s my new standard for a long sermon! 🤣🤣

The devil really does destroy people. He uses the pleasures of sin to do it. But he uses religion to do it as well. Hyper-progressive, lukewarm moderate, and hyper-conservative varieties may be as serviceable to his subtle schemes as the other. Be ever returning to God.

Nighttime reading on a familiar theme from a beloved brother.

It’s not just Pete Hegseth who should resign. *Everyone* on that group chat should resign. Each of them showed a tremendous lack of everything by participating in that chat. We knew they were not qualified, and they prove us right at every turn.

Looks like we may have found some “waste, fraud and abuse.”

Anybody watched “Adolescence” on Netflix? Tragic art imitating life British drama. Man, the poison so-called masculinity blogs and influencers have done on young people is frightening.

Welcome to DC, Beautiful Weather!

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Some good news. I pray more is to come.

‘O God, to those who have hunger give bread; and to those who have bread the hunger for justice.’ —A Latin American prayer, cited in Craig L. Blomberg, “Neither Poverty Nor Riches,” p. 118

If an introvert tells you: “When I’m with you, I feel the way I do when I’m alone” you just received the highest imaginable compliment 🤣🤣

Psalm 55:20-21 [20] My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant. [21] His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

I read that men mature 11 yrs later than women. The average male matures at 43, compared to women at 32. I don’t know who researches these things, but I’m flabbergasted. Both at the age of male maturity (43!) and the size of the gap (11 years!). Guess we still raising girls and babying boys, huh?

When the books are written about the decline and fall of the American empire, there will be multiple chapters on the role of Evangelical Christianity in its destruction.

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If you’re not confirmed by the Senate then you have no business meddling in the lives of MILLIONS of Americans We are suing DOGE for violating the constitution & illegally seizing power I’ll discuss tonight @ 8PM ET on @insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com 👇 statedemocracydefenders.org/fund/new-law...

How was this contract awarded??!

How are Musk’s legal? How can a foreign-born citizen, who is not eligible to be president, wield the power of the presidency at all, much less as autocratically as Musk? And how is no one making any noise about this??

I don’t understand the perceived pressure or influence that leads large corporations to take anti-DEI stances. But I’m glad there’s a consequence for it.

Simply and clearly put.

Captain America: Brave New World 0 Thabitis

Frederick Douglass is one of the most accomplished Americans in history. Few have achieved with less. A decision like this shows us that the people talking about “merit” are the ones really preoccupied with race. This decision is simply foolish.

The best solution I can think of for addressing toxic masculinity is for men to not be toxic. Same for “toxic femininity,” though we somehow don’t talk as much about that. Everybody get help, get well, and stop being toxic.

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:19 Every need, church.

2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” This truth has been giving me LIFE the past couple of weeks!

Love this idea, whether it’s Buttigieg or someone else who’s a quick and effective communicator.

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. (Prov. 29: 7)

Protests being organized across the country.

Dems should propose a law that immediately requires every fed agency to post on @bsky.app account, every outlay with a detailed description, $, and a link to existing gov sites with in depth details Rather than trying to keep Elon out, pre-empt him so he cant miss characterize spending.

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The actual “check and balance” against government abuse is “We, the people.” Courts may fail to be just. Lawmakers may fail to make law. The executive may forget its limits. But, the people, moved by righteousness and liberty, have power to halt all the corruption of would be dictators.

Looks like even the Pope has commented on the “ordo amoris” 😳.

This is the kind of political retribution and attack that typifies dictatorial regimes. When vindictive megalomaniacs come to power, they set about attacking, controlling or trying to eliminate their so-called “enemies.” It’s happening all over gov’t.

God loves you. That’s why He chose you. Jesus loves you. The cross proves it. The Spirit loves you. He pours it into your heart. You are loved.

I follow Jacob Ward on TikTok. Most of his posts are related to his area of expertise, the tech industry. However, in light of current conversations about DEI, his thoughts about bias and race are powerful and thought-provoking. theripcurrent.substack.com/p/its-racism...

DOGE Treasury Agent Reportedly Resigns After Racist Posts: Here’s What To Know About Musk’s Agency DOGE Treasury Agent Reportedly Resigns After Racist Posts: Here’s What To Know About Musk’s Agency www.forbes.com/sites/mollyb...

No, I didn’t know! Sweet.

Season 1 of “Mo” on Netflix is much better than season 2.

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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world. Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

Stretch.

It's time to re-up this piece: "An Open Letter to American History Teachers: Stop Teaching Critical Race Theory": currentpub.com/2021/05/28/a...

Resource. Please share broadly with Spanish speaking people: "We have Rights: In Our Communities, In Our Streets." As a bystander, you can film an ICE arrest as long as you do not interfere. #videoenespañol vimeo.com/261178301?au...