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A sinner saved by grace. Husband, father, grandfather, and retired lawyer.
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One year ago today, the world lost Alexei Navalny—a hero who courageously stood against tyranny and fought for the cause of freedom. As Ronald Reagan said, "Freedom is not the sole prerogative of a lucky few, but the inalienable and universal right of all human beings."

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Today, we join Americans and people around the world in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter’s life was a true embodiment of public service, and his legacy will inspire generations to come. We extend our deepest condolences to his family.

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“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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“And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭37‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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On Thanksgiving Day, I like to reread this passage from William Bradford's "History of Plymouth Plantation. The Pilgrims/Puritans are much scorned today, but I find their devotion to the Word of God and to one another quite inspiring. No human collective has ever been without sin.

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On this episode of Peaceable and Kind, I talk about what I learned and experienced during my two-week staycation last month. I have been a pastor for over 25 years and I have never taken more than 10 days off. open.spotify.com/episode/4An8...

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““Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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11-20-39 (Daily Freeman Journal, Webster City, Iowa) H.E. Forrester was my ggrandfather (ht Mary Mertz)

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Dear Bluesky Genealogists: Thank you very much from a new Bluesky member and a very amateur genealogist for all your follow-backs!

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A needed reminder from Thomas Merton about maintaining attention and sanity in a constant news cycle:

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Goodnight Bluesky people. Our home galaxy over the loch. Taken in the Scottish Highlands. #photography

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"Discipleship is the process of becoming who Jesus would be if he were you." ~ Dallas Willard

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