they have heard with their ears only; and their hearts, spirit, and mind, have not been edified thereby

I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.

Take note

Just remember y'all, ICE violating church property to kidnap people isn't the President's fault (even though he's their boss), but some random jackass disrupting a worship service is the fault of every Democrat in America. Those are the rules.

ICE raids are not the first time this was made explicit. I think people downplay how much Jim Crow was not just about controlling Black people but it was also about controlling white people. If you thought racism was dumb and acted that way you could end up with a bomb in your home

Mr Smith needs to return to Washington.

Look with pity, O heavenly Father, upon the people in this land who live with injustice, terror, disease, and death as their constant companions. Have mercy upon us. Help us to eliminate our cruelty to these our neighbors. 🕯️

For Social Justice Almighty God, who hast created us in thine own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations 🕯️

Time to repost this.

Possibly controversial take (and I really don't care), Lady in the Water is still one of my favorite movies.

Today is the feast of the Baptism of Christ, and there are times when Christians need to really think about the fact they are baptised into Our Lord’s death as a necessary condition of being baptised into his life.

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Pastor: I saw ICE agents circling a young woman who appeared to be Hispanic. I said, 'Take me, stop harassing her.' The next thing I knew, they put handcuffs on me and put me in the back of an SUV. I asked if I was under arrest. They said to me, 'Well, you're white, you won't be any fun anyway.'

The only films permitted in New York’s cinémas will be Wes Anderson features and 500 Days of Summer

Let's bring back the following in 2026: Duelling Banishment Ruffs Zeppelins Tricorn hats Good music Good manners Old long forgotten words Fighting facism Defending democracy 3 piece suits Hot jazz Peace What else?

Not a bad word of the year

Then I'm a ten year old boy with unlimited curiosity and a penchant for solving mysteries. If it's the book I'm currently reading, then I'm a racehorse who meandered out of my stall and now wanders freely through the streets of Paris.

I do not want it in a box, I do not want it with a fox, I do not want it till I die, I DO NOT WANT FUCKING GEN AI.

Crowd sourcing recommendations: do you have a note taking app that doesn't have ai or allows AI to be completely disabled? I'm fed up with my current app.

On the one hand, I wish I didn't wake up at 4am. On the other hand, it is really nice to have some quiet time to work on a children's liturgy. Or just some quiet time period. ⚓

Maybe I'm crazy, but as pretty as snowy Christmases are, this is my favorite kind of Christmas scene.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve tradition

Praying all the ghosts of Christmas past are really ready to put in the work this year

My son crashed hard after the pageant, which is just as well since he wants to go to the midnight service this year.

Ready for the Christmas pageant and Festal Eucharist 🕯️

It's the sort of day where watching Mixed Nuts tonight feels like the most appropriate thing to do.

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If you have a favorite non-traditional Advent song, what is it? I'll go first. I love the Trumpet Child by Over the Rhine. 🕯️ youtu.be/riLLdVLJauA?...

I'm feeling pretty down this evening, and then I started thinking about it. Two of my friends died last week (they were both older, and yet), we had terroristic threats at work (made by a coworker's bf), and I'm missing a concert I was really looking forward to (Handel's Judas Maccabeus)

Hell world aside, she offers solid advice at the end that extends to online info consumption more generally, like: • slow down • don’t passively consume content • take a closer look at the source • look for context • look for credible reporting

Today I learned that my church's first organist died while playing the organ. He was playing hymn 625 "Ye Holy Angels Bright". 🕯️

Dick Van Dyke is 100! All I can say is “Thank you” for all the joy. 🥰 Happy birthday Dick Van Dyke!!! #dvd100

V. From our enemies defend us, O Christ;

Maybe the only good thing AI has done for me is make me realize how deeply I need to get back into reading, tactile hobbies, and whatever other practices help me get offline.

We had a service of Advent Lessons and Carols at church this evening, and it was amazing. I want the Advent version every year from now on. 🕯️

by his death hath destroyed death

Question for Episcopal/Anglican bluesky folks, especially if you have experience with children's ministry. What (if anything) are you doing to incorporate the liturgical calendar/practices into a kids chapel? What is working for you? 🕯️

Scenes from a Louisville snow day

Not to boast (ok maybe just a little bit), but I find a leather bound NRSV with Apocrypha for $25 on eBay today. ⚓

I know some of you like candle themes for Advent. Here are the traditional themes for the season. Hope you enjoyed your Death Candle this morning! 💀 🕯️

the Exsultet. It is desirable

All set for Advent

Going to try to start a rumour that the original themes of the Advent candles were Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell.

Welp, it's feeling like it's time for a rewatch of the Vicar of Dibley. 🕯️

And the finished pie. Did it take a lot of work? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely

I don't know about other families, but pie is a *big* deal for my family (had its own chapter in the family cookbook & each person is expected to bring a pie to Thanksgiving deal). This is the first Thanksgiving since my grandma died, and as I'm baking a pie tonight, I'm remembering and missing her.

from dying suddenly and unprepared,