Gave Jesus is King a listen this morning. Still holds up. A great album. Sad the Church wasn’t ablee to keep hold of Ye.
This is something we should keep check on. A smartphone should not be required to serve at church or to learn about what is going on. — How Then Shall We Tech?
The NYT accent test is surprisingly accurate. Lived in Huntsville from 7 to 18 and Tuscaloosa from 18 to 22. Mom grew up hour north of Huntsville in Winchester.
Hot take: US, Canada, and EU should very clearly ban Chinese-made cars from our markets. — The high cost of low prices. comes to mind.
The resignation of Welby and the already broken communion means, I’ve no doubt, we’ll see our first female ABC. — I weep for the English church!
Finally! Smart dimmer switch that works over Thread with Matter! 💡 Inovelli Smart Dimmer
Programming wisdom of the day: Write software designed for the company you have, not the company you wish could be.
Church Politics podcast nails it as always. Let’s chill, listen, and learn. — After the Election
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide and direct, we humbly pray, the minds of all those who are called to elect fit persons to serve. Grant that in the exercise of our choice we may promote thy glory, and the welfare of this nation. This we ask for the sake of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Dark Reality of Medical Aid in Dying — This is all so sad. Life is sacred and important from the womb until natural death. If you’re feeling sad, lonely, or like death is the only way out; call a priest. If you don’t know one locally, get with me.
Good parenting advice from 1 Sam 2 this morning. Don’t be like Eli. Even when it’s easier to ignore, when your kids aren’t doing right, you need to address it. Looking the other way isn’t good for anyone!
Reminder: Check your car first aid kit. Just used mine on a scraped leg and it was pretty sad. Did the job, but well past expiring. 🏥 🩹
Finished reading: When People Are Big and God Is Small by Edward T. Welch 📚
Wow. Turns out people really feel a way about newspaper endorsements. — I must say, I’m a little shocked. I’ve never looked at them or paid them any mind. I didn’t realize it was a thing people cared about. 🤷♂️
Going to early vote this afternoon. Looking at my sample ballot and it’s pretty sad. Just to stick to a few basic Christian principles I have to do a write-in for president, leave US senate, US house, and TN house blank, and then vote for a local transportation initiative.
I watched my daughter’s ballet class yesterday and was really struck by the beauty and discipline. There’s something to be written about ballet’s connection to virtue and Christian holiness.
Tracking is out of control. Good advice here from ArsTechnica to make sure you stay out of the databases as much as you can.
I’m starting to get a little worried that my Global Entry application hasn’t moved forward yet. Trip is in May and I really need to update my passport, too.
Finished reading: Ember’s End by S. D. Smith 📚
So, I’m #BF9E00 which is a “lovely” greenish orange.
Wir sind fast da! 🇩🇪 🇦🇹🇨🇭 🇱🇮
Finished reading: Ember Rising by Sam Smith Smith 📚
Hospitality is more than a fancy meal. It’s opening our lives to those less fortunate and letting them in. It’s not a one evening thing, but a lifestyle change.
