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I’m making it a spiritual practice to read a little Oscar Romero and listen to a little Pete Seeger every day, and it’s been incredibly good for my soul.

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I'm working on a series of breakout sessions for conference about incorporating #TTRPG s and spiritual community. I'd like to incorporate dice rolling into some of our group conversations. Other than rolling on a table for a conversation starter, what are some other ways I could incorporate dice?

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The boomers on my Facebook complaining about the halftime show are giving me so much life right now.

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Preaching the lectionary this week, and I realized something for the first time. Jesus said “I will make you fishers of men.” I’ve always accepted that as a call to evangelism and discipleship. But when you go fishing, it kills the fish! From the fish’s perspective, it’s not great.

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I don't WANT to preach this morning -- JD Vance is not a serious person, he lacks the intellectual chops to do this kind of work, so rewarding his thirst with response is undignified -- but the Spirit demands at least a brief bit of sermonizing

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Y'all, my mental health has taken a real nose dive today. Yesterday I was ready to fight and resist and all that. Today I feel hopeless and sad and that's about it. Is this the roller coaster I'm destined to stay on for the next four years?

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I know we’re not supposed to like Firefly any more because Joss Wheaton sucks, but I DO aim to misbehave.

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Bishop Mariann Budde did what those who are called into ministry are tasked to do: guide, serve, teach, correct. A plea to an emperor for compassion and a reflection of Jesus' vision of justice. #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq

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I tried to avoid social media today because I just knew some Trump supporter was going to quote the I have a dream speech and I don’t have the patience to deal with that today. But I opened Facebook anyway so now I’m angry and sad.

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The arc does not bend itself. And it is not bending in the right direction. So we will have to collectively drag it toward justice, to organize and bend it ourselves. No one is coming to save us. Democracy is not a spectator sport. Start local. tap into local orgs doing good work. Concede nothing.

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We began Confirmation class tonight at church. It’s so great hearing adults and kids have deep spiritual conversations together. It’s been a rough couple of years for us spiritually. Honestly, I’ve been hanging on by a thread. Leading confirmation class helps.

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I haven't posted much on social media lately. So much heavy stuff is happening in the world, and I feel like I don't have anything constructive to contribute. That said, I've been on a real spiritual and career journey over the past year, and I've been struggling with how to talk about it publicly.

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Watched War of the Rohirrim with my teen daughter today. After the climax she said, “I want to say that she’s bad-other-word-for-butt.” I gave her special permission to call Hera a badass. #LOTR #tolkien

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One thing about the Muppet Christmas Carol is that it features some of the finest jokes ever committed to film. The part about Charles Dickens knowing the story like the back of his hand. The one about the American way. “I knew you weren’t suited for literature!”

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I’m watching Emmett Otter’s Jugband Christmas. How in the world did they operate the puppets when they’re rowing down the river in a boat? Remote control? It’s incredible.

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Retain faith in our democracy

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In Red One, why does Chris Evans have to pick his kid up from school on Christmas Eve? And what school schedules a jazz band concert on Christmas Eve night? Out of all the ridiculous things in this movie, this is what broke my suspension of disbelief.

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My sleepy buddy #dogsofbluesky

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Tonight my plan is to drink some egg nog and finish Wind and Truth. #StormlightArchive

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This week's #lowerdecks is one of my top 10 favorite Trek episodes of any kind.

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Today I remembered that there was an episode of Darkwing Duck entitled, “Just Us Justice Ducks” and I think the fact that episode of television exists is what’s gonna get me through the next four years.

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It’s about time we got an Ortolan main character #skeletoncrew

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Dodger isn’t too interested in the GT game, but he still wants you to know that just because he is a dog, it doesn’t mean he’s a dawg. He’s a Ramblin’ Wreck. #THWG #dogsofbluesky

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To HELL with Georgia!!!!

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I saw Moana 2 with the kids today. It wasn’t bad! A lot better than the reviews made me think it would be. Some of the songs made me feel like I ordered Lin Manuel Miranda on Temu though.

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A new episode of my favorite podcast just dropped! Happy Til Death Do Is Blart day to those of use who celebrate! @deathblart.bsky.social

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Dodger got a hoodie and it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made #DogsofBlueSky

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Going into Wicked with my family!!!! I’m really excited.

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Just finished The Bands of Mourning and doggone it Brandon, you’ve done it again! I might just get caught up on the Cosmere before Wind and Truth comes out.

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Reposting this picture of Dodger so I can tag it with #DogsofBlueSky. He’s ready for Christmas!

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No thanks

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