Half way through Resident Aliens and I’m finding it bittersweet. — It’s a great read that’s affirming the ministry I’m about to start. But, also, it’s depressing several decades in the future knowing all the pieces were there, but not enough took notice and did the work.

Wisdom from Virginia (age 2): Be careful with stickers. They are not band-aids.

Urban Chestnut is making some amazing beers in St. Louis. Very glad the Turnip Truck carries them here in Nashville. 🍻

Such and odd feeling, but it was time. So thankful for Micro.blog and all the folks that’ve kept blogging/RSS alive. The Internet is best when it’s open.

Is there a good site for Western-style Christian imagery? Icons are great, but not exactly part of the Western church tradition. Is there a place with Rembrandts, etc. categorized by Christian subject or theme? 🖼️

I’m admittedly a little slow, but it should not have taken me almost 40 years to figure out this was a good use of a small dip bowl. Game changer!

Christ our Anchor is getting close to launching! If you’re in Nashville & interested in a ministry that helps people work and grow closer to God, give us a follow. — christouranchor.org/about/

The song my kids are playing right now… 🤦‍♂️

So, on hold with my bank. They wrote their own hold music and I gotta say, it’s pretty darn catchy.

Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, and a blessed Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus!

If you’re looking to start a Bible reading plan in the new year; my suggestion:

  1. Get a Prayer Book
  2. Follow the Daily Office
  3. Be transformed by God’s grace through word and prayer.

That’s it y’all. Don’t stress. Don’t worry about missing a day here or there. Do the Daily Office. Do it for the rest of your life. You’ll read through the Bible so many times. If you miss a passage, you’ll catch it again in the future.

lectserve.com is a good place to start and doesn’t require you to buy a thing. You’re already ready to dive in to God’s word and the prayers of the church first thing tomorrow!

Is there such a thing as temporary ports for natural gas? We’ve got gas to the house. Has me wondering if I had some quick-connect ports if I could just pull out some natural gas heaters next time the power goes out.

So, with Nashville’s power grid apparently not sufficient to keep up with our growth, what recommendations do y’all have for keeping a 2,400 ft^2 home warm enough not to freeze and 800 ft^2 of upstairs warm enough to sleep?

Merry Christmas! — Even if you don’t celebrate, it doesn’t change the reality of what God did in the Incarnation. — Every knee will bow before the King. Turn away from sin and death and into the light of his eternal life.

I know 13th is on a different circuit, but it is odd to be without power, staying warm by propane heater while being able to see the Christmas lights on 12th out your window.

This little heater has been so surprising. We’ve been without steady electricity all day, but he’s managed to keep our den pretty toasty. So thankful! — Portable Buddy Heater

I’m starting a few days early, but I’m really enjoying this album. Christmas Jazz is really the way to go. 💿

Do I have anyone in my circles who’s setup a church ministry that does some businessy things? — Starting a ministry where I’ll be paying W9/1099 workers for doing small jobs. Want to make sure I’m doing it right legally.