Follower of Christ. Husband. Father. Navigating life this side of heaven as best I can.
Joined October 2026
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Back on X after losing my old account to the 30-day deactivation rule.
Starting over from scratch.
Same opinions. Same sarcasm. Same occasional bad takes.
We'll see how this goes.
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
- I Timothy 2:1-2
"Test all things; hold fast what is good."
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21
That includes the sermons we hear, the teachers we respect, and the theological positions we've held for years.
A belief doesn't become biblical simply because we've believed it for a long time.
Stace retweeted
Standard Time is the more honest clock, aligned more closely to the sun. #DitchDST
ALT It’s the Gadsden Flag, but a sundial instead of a rattlesnake, with the words “DONT SPRING FORWARD”.
So, I wasn't expecting Sir Patrick Stewart to be the third shoe to drop.
The Next Generation was really where I fell in love with the franchise. I was 12 when it first aired and it was a staple of my weekly watch list for the next 7 years.
Even though it wasn't the first iteration of Star Trek, I think Roddenberry really polished what he wanted for his "space western" with TNG
The diverse cast, tight storylines and the optimistic view of the future.
But Patrick brought a certain, je ne sais quoi, that grounded most every storyline to the point where it was honest, reliable and kept you coming back
The Inner Light was my favorite episode, and singularly showcases Patrick's range and commitment to the role.
He's done many other things, but he will always be Jean-Luc Picard in my mind.
"So, five-card stud, nothing wild. And the sky's the limit."
The Internet used to be called the "Wild West"
Now "Gated Community" is more appropriate
Great observations by @PaulAnleitner
I think Thanos rode the line well.
Powerful, menacing, ruthless
And, even presented a plausible justification for his actions.
But never was the charismatic centerpiece of the films he was in.
Of its many flaws, Rings of Power runs into similar problem that that emerged out of The Dark Knight.
We can call it “villain-mogging.”
When your villain is portrayed as the most competent, intelligent, and magnetic presence on the screen, the audience begins to root for them.
But this is antithetical to Tolkien.
Evil can appear more powerful through illusion. It can generate fear through acts of domination.
But it should not have more “aura” than good.
Quirky stat of the day:
Teams with a winning record against Tom Brady...
0 of 32
Brady retired without a losing overall record against a single NFL franchise.
That's impressive, no?
Where are you valued most?
That's where you should spend the bulk of your time and energy and resources.
If we were a proper country that cared about its citizens and its future, schools would be the most heavily guarded places we prioritize.
There's nothing in a bank, or a government institution that is more precious and valuable than our kids.
Bend, Oregon man who shot and killed a shooter at his daughters' school speaks out, praises female teacher for fighting the shooter, allowing him to have a clear shot.
Kaylub Giamanco says he is haunted by the sound of children pleading for their lives.
He also praised the teacher for grabbing the gunman's weapon, allowing him to take a shot at the shooter.
"I want to recognize [the teacher]. She gave me the opportunity to make my shot without losing my life..."
"I swung the door open, and I stepped in, and I fired, and they dropped to the ground... I looked down at the gunman, and he was scrambling for his weapon. And I looked at him, and I shot him 2 more times..."
When truth becomes subjective, morality becomes negotiable.
What one person condemns, another celebrates. And neither has a standard beyond personal opinion.
"Everyone did what was right in his own eyes."
— Judges 21:25
