Finished reading: Ember’s End by S. D. Smith 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781951305031


So, I’m #BF9E00 which is a “lovely” greenish orange.

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Wir sind fast da! 🇩🇪 🇦🇹🇨🇭 🇱🇮

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Finished reading: Ember Rising by Sam Smith Smith 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780999655337


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.


Gendered Worlds: Our Need for Belonging and Usefulness

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St. Andrew, ora pro nobis.

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This, my friends, is why you don’t let politicians select Bibles. No Bible includes the American founding documents. The Bible can — but shouldn’t — be printed along side those documents. And it can — God have mercy — be bound together with those documents. But, it never contains them. — Religion Clause: O... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/10/05/this-my-friends.html


I’ve noticed (at least here in Nashville) that  progressive clergy from denominations that traditionally haven’t worn clericals are suddenly wearing them. — I have a very strong “it’s a culture not a costume” reaction.


You can be a Christian and vote for any (or none) of these candidates. 🇺🇸

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Our chickens aren’t smart (just now figuring out how to mostly get in the coop at night) and they don’t lay eggs.  But, they have started attacking the squirrels that enter the yard and, for that, we are friends.

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I let the boy do a little widdling with my old pocket knife this weekend. Nerve-racking for me, but a huge confidence builder for him. He had a blast. And, really, the worst that could have happened was a cut on the arm or hand. A reminder to this millennial to step back from  safety-ism.


"Next time you need to vent, he hopes you might decide to tell the bots instead. They’ll be there for you."

They won’t be, though. The bots can never replace a real person. — Social AI Bots - The Verge
 https://www.theverge.com/24255887/social-ai-bots-social-network-chatgpt-vergecast


Why do we homeschool? This. This was done unprompted by our daughter in her free time as a craft. Above all other benefits, our children are surroundeded by God’s Word daily. It is written upon their hearts. This is more important than anything.

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A beautiful discussion on Christianity. — 359 - John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall - Why Christianity? — The Symbolic World
 https://overcast.fm/+AAwoHhj25Vk


It stinks that losing weight is so slow, but I have to admit I’m proud of these numbers. I’ve really been sticking to 10k and am seeing slow, but steady, progresss. 🚶♂

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I won’t have time to watch until after work, but my $0.02 is that it’s cost and charge time. When we have a $25k car that can comfortably hold five people and can charge to 2-hours of Interstate drive-time in 10 minutes; we got something. 🚙 ⚡

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I’m beginning to think I might be the last Millennial left on Earth without a tattoo.


The Most Extraordinary Thing in the World: The Natural Family

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Every time I drive from Nashville to Chattanooga I’m reminded how beautiful Tennessee is and how blessed I am to call it home.


Arnold’s are about to get some chickens. 🐓 🥚

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Whoa! That’s one thick Bible.  — Photos of the Complete Ignatius Study Bible – Catholic Bible Talk
 https://catholicbibletalk.com/2024/09/photos-of-the-complete-ignatius-study-bible/


My Dream Minimalist Setup https://www.marmanold.com/2024/09/07/my-dream-minimalist-setup/


Me: How many blocks of tofu should I press? Two?
Wife: Oliver won’t be here.  Only do one.

That boy do love his tofu…


Matt Taibbi on the Global Censorship-Industrial Complex
 https://overcast.fm/+AAvpWb9ELpM


I am distrustful of people who use fake backgrounds in video calls.


The Fallen Apple https://www.marmanold.com/2024/09/03/the-fallen-apple/


The food system in America isn’t okay. www.foodpolitics.com/2024/09/t…
 https://www.foodpolitics.com/2024/09/the-boars-head-listeria-recall/


Here’s the thing, for those without a suburban garage EVs are still impractical. Until we can reliably “fill up” an EV in less than ten minutes and can purchase an EV minivan for less than $45k it’s just not viable. — The EV evolution is going to take longer than we thought
 https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/1/24232206/ev-sales-slow-hybrid-phev-charging-ford-tesla


I’m leading a really important discipleship course for men.  If you’re in middle Tennessee or know someone who is, there’re a few spaces still open.  Details: Male Discipleship Opportunity ⚓
 https://christouranchor.org/2024/08/28/male-discipleship-opportunity.html


Wesleyans and Episcopacy https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/08/27/wesleyans-and-episcopacy.html


How a Southern, Anglican priest introduces the personal pronouns in German.

Formal you, plural you, and informal you are pretty darn easy to explain in this context!

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Not to brag, but I’m 5 weeks in to my 10k steps per day plan.  I’m really pleased I’ve stuck to this even though it completely sucks.


Very cool latte art this morning. 👻

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"not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified, and manfully fight under his banner, against sin, the world, and the devil"

Saw this in an old prayer book this morning at Mass and was particularly convicted.

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I feel a way about AI. Not loving how it can take jobs away and how it could destroy art. But… it’s pretty cool that I can have my own walk-out music when I teach the kids German. youtu.be/whFmpPkV_…
 https://youtu.be/whFmpPkV_iE?feature=shared


endler.dev/2024/the-…

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Taught the boy how to start a grill.

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It’s about to get lit this morning at Mass. 🔥 We’re singing one of my top three hymns!

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The Real Reason Behind the Olympic Controversy in Women’s Boxing — The Symbolic World
 https://overcast.fm/+AAwoHheW1Go


With each passing year, the temptation to switch to Linux full time grows. — macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screenshot and screen recording apps - 9to5Mac
 https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/06/macos-sequoia-screen-recording-privacy-prompt/


Watching Windows people use macOS is wild. Literally every window is used maximized. Such a different way of doing things from someone raised on a Macintosh!


Nearly two weeks in to my new goal of walking 10k steps each day on the under desk treadmill. Simple change and I’m already feeling the benefits. Great to get exercises in while working. 🚶♂


Currently reading: Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780062074003


Finished reading: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780593655030


Friends, let’s remember not to lose our minds this election season. Sin is real. Politics affects us all. But, Jesus is Lord. He reigns even now. None of this is as important as people want us to believe. 🇺🇸


Some good ol' Anglican holiness in the collect this week.

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Digital minimalism appeals to me, but I worry about how I’d interact in SmartPhone-requiring Nashville.  Could I pay for parking?  Could I open digital menus?  Without iOS & Android could I fly with a digital ticket?  How would I get into an NSC game?  These are my worries.


The Daylight DC1 paired with a minimalist phone are looking more and more appealing to me. I’m realizing, however, that iMessage and Photos.app have their hold on me.  Can I truly disconnect from desktop iMessage with wife & family?  What is the value of the photos I’d miss?
 https://daylightcomputer.com


I’m only two chapters in, but I’m feeling validated about how we’ve handled technology and screen time in our home. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780593655030


Just finished watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Wow. Some odd bits at the front, but the lighting of the torch and Celine Dion were incredibly moving. Well done, France. 🇫🇷


Oh boy. The mainline just doesn’t know when to stop, do they? — Is There Room in the Church for Polyamorous Priests?
 https://livingchurch.org/news/news-episcopal-church/is-there-room-in-the-church-for-polyamorous-priests/


An interesting read on how downtown Nashville became such a party. — nashvillebanner.com/2024/07/2…
 https://nashvillebanner.com/2024/07/22/nashville-party-destination-effects/?utm_medium=email


Currently reading: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780593655030


I felt a little guilty starting a new book last night when quite a few others remain unfinished. But, then I remembered that I’m a grown man and can start a new book if I want to. It was a refreshing thirty minutes of reading before bed and I’m thankful for it.


This type of behavior by companies makes me mad. Double the price just because of different packaging shouldn’t be a thing.  — This Coppertone Sunscreen Is Not So Special
 https://www.mouseprint.org/2024/07/22/this-coppertone-sunscreen-is-not-so-special/


I still can’t imagine a scenario where I’d play music like this during the Divine Service, but it’s a fun way to keep up my German while worshipping God.

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I’m so thankful God found me when He did. I would 100% have gone deep and ended up in LDS leadership. This could have been my story. www.youtube.com/live/Ls0f…
 https://www.youtube.com/live/Ls0fl_4qIH0?feature=shared


Something I’ve very much been thinking on. How to reach these young men and provide them community in the Church. — From Isolation to Violence: when the boy crisis fires an AR-15

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Jesus is Lord. — God is sovereign over all creation and all time. He’s already written the victory over evil. Resting in God’s peace and living within His will is our task. Trusting in God’s faithfulness and love, knowing it’s not up to us, is indeed Good News!


July 4th steak grill was an amazing success!

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Inside baseball here, but I’m a little surprised C4SO is going to elect a successor to +Hunter.  I guess I just always assumed C4SO was an early effort at church planting that would eventually fade away as our regional(ish) dioceses got up and running.


Because I know all y’all come to me for your MLS hot takes. My observation of the NSC/Miami game.

It would appear that Miami thinks their team is named “Messi.” If I were a player on that team, I’d be a little annoyed. ⚽


Every time I’m discouraged about church politics in the ACNA I check in on TEC and the UMC.

Let us not forget where we’ve been and what’s been accomplished. Semper reformanda, listen to the Spirit, etc., etc.

But, instead of debating women’s ordination we could be debating the Nicene Creed or polyamory. ... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/06/27/every-time-im.html


Got the Ignatius Press study Bible on a whim.  I’ve only had it a little bit, but I’ve been very impressed with it.
 https://catholic-study-bible.com


Now this is what I like to see on a conference registration form!

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It was a weird COVID-tide delivery. I can’t believe Virginia’s been here for four years! Our family wouldn’t be complete without her. Happy Birthday little Gooseberry! 💚

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This was a helpful episode. I trust the Holy Spirit and our bishops. I will pray for ++Wood and our province. — #209: Stand Firm Reacts: Steve Wood Elected Archbishop
 https://overcast.fm/+hNQSMxIdM


Beware Social Myths: Why Memes Offer Symbol Over Substance in the Culture Wars
 https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/beware-social-myths/


Curious: Anyone have recommendations for a book geared towards Western Christians (Anglicans, Lutherans, Romans) that faithfully explains the nuances of Eastern Orthodox theology?


readwise.io/reader/sh…

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"“Through the ongoing, dynamic relationship people have with God’s Holy Spirit, salvation and the Christian life should be thought of in more dynamic, relational ways, rather than static, irresistible ways that consider salvation a mere legal transaction and not as important as renewed fellowship with God.” (Don Thorsen, Calvin vs. Wesley)"


I decided to give Readwise Reader a try. Pricey, but I’ve been curiousious for a while. Thus far, it’s promising to have everything in one place on my Onyx Boox. We shall seee after I have a few reading sessions.


So, who has read-it-later services they recommend? — Requirements are a Firefox plug-in, iOS app, & Android app.


Looks like I’m in the market for a new read-it-later service. I don’t appreciate being forced into celebrating “Pride.” — What would the reactions be if a Jewish, Islamic, or Christian organization changed their app icon to celebrate something?

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"Forever Elsewhere" https://newsletter.oalannoble.com/p/forever-elsewhere


Why Are Pants So Big (Again)? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/03/magazine/big-pants-style.html


"A very wicked answer; for though to let loose the bridle to lusts, while our opinions are against such things, is bad; yet, to sin, and plead a toleration so to do, is worse.  The Pilgrim’s Progress"


I love the idea of a common place notebook, but I just at can’t figure out the mechanics of it. I don’t read at a table and I can’t imagine pulling out my notebook in bed and attempting to jot down a quote without it being a pain.


The End of Travel Sports https://kuyperian.com/the-end-of-travel-sports/


Currently reading: The Four Cardinal Virtues by Josef Pieper 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780268089894


Finished reading: Unmasking Male Depression by Archibald D. Hart 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781418519230


Currently reading: Unmasking Male Depression by Archibald D. Hart 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781418519230


Finished reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883


Regarding the ACNA Drama of Late https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/05/23/regarding-the-acna.html


Currently reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚 — New books arriving Monday, so I’m powering through. 1/2 way through part two. Still some good bits, but hidden in a slough of tedious reading.
 https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883


"Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."

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Going out on a limb here, but do I know anyone who has/knows of affordable housing in Nashville? — I’ve got two Christians with full time jobs living on the streets.  Can’t find vacancy at around $850 anywhere!


Cicada Invasion 2024

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"Sealed with Christ’s body in their baptism, they are sealed to us, and we are one body.

The people we are serving on our streets are very members of our own church, very members of the eternal Kingdom of God, and it is our duty to love them, to support them, and to be with them.

Truly, if they are not at His table, we are not celebrating His holy meal."

— The Roots & Vision of CoA
 https://christouranchor.org/2024/05/04/the-roots-vision.html


"The people we are serving are not just the poor.  In their baptism, they are our poor.  They are His poor."

— The Roots & Vision of CoA
 https://christouranchor.org/2024/05/04/the-roots-vision.html


I pray that the Anglican provinces of Africa are listening and make haste to provide episcopal oversight to these faithful Christians. — General Conference Did Not Listen to Us
 https://juicyecumenism.com/2024/05/03/african-methodists-general-conference/


The UMC allowing deacons to preside at the Holy Table is just nuts.  Far outside the apostolic witness. — Then again, I guess they’ve already dropped any concern for the tradition, so YOLO.


Currently reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚 — Finished part 1. A few good quotes, but last half was a struggle. Not looking forward to part 2…
 https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883


Deutsche: Eine Frage.  Ich hab’s bemerkt auf YouTube dass Leute mehr und mehr ins Publikum “Du” statt “Sie” benutzen.  Ist das in die letzte Jahrzehnte verändert?


Currently reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚 — Started strong, but I’m half way and really struggling now. Starting to get repetitive. Going to power through, though.
 https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883


Garden sorted. A ring of strong herbs (chives, mint, and cilantro) in an attempt to keep squirrels at bay. — Also, we love those herbs so win/win.

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Got a shortlist of what I need for the garden. Excited to get planting!

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Finished reading: Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780241381830


Linux ElitismAgain https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/04/14/linux-elitismagain.html


"Order my steps in thy word, and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me. Ps 119:133"


"This Talkative is not aware of; he thinks that hearing and saying will make a good Christian, and thus he deceiveth his own soul. Hearing is but as the sowing of the seed; talking is not sufficient to prove that fruit is indeed in the heart and life; and let us assure ourselves, that at the day of doom men shall be judged according to their fruits. It will not be said then, Did you believe? but, Were you doers, or talkers only? and accordingly shall they be judged."

The Pilgrim’s Progress


Currently reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883


Virgin & the Holy Child and Charles Wesley. This is how we roll in the Arnold home: Reformed, Catholic, and Methodist. — The full expression of English Christianity.

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If you’ve got children, you should get this book and read it to them every few months. It’s a great, age-appropriate, and approachable way to casually talk about safety with smaller children.

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Currently reading: Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos 📚— Just finished chapter 4. Such an odd and wonderful book! I’m not entirely certain what all is going on, but I have deep sympathy for the priest and relate to his struggles among his village.
 https://micro.blog/books/9780241381830


"We who no longer thirst, should not forget the hungry."

Remember Your Baptism
 https://www.marmanold.com/sermon/remember-your-baptism/


"Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once, but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Rom 6:9-11"

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"Truly this was the Son of God."


Currently reading: Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780241381830


It’s often easy online the feel “less than” because you don’t read enough theology.  I found this quote from The Diary of a Country Priest encouraging. — Eat of theology, yes, but do not feast while others starve.

"Jesus saith unto him, “Feed my sheep.”"

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Currently reading: Acts (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible) by Jaroslav Pelikan 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781441201799


Finished reading: Lex Operandi, Lex Credendi: Dorothy L. Sayers’s Theology of Work by Christine Pennylegion 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/B0BSLX1B5S


Doing things a day early here because tomorrow, we fast!

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It’s super interesting what’s still possible on an N64. Amazing what maths and long study can achieve. People are pretty cool. youtu.be/xwls5SpNn…
 https://youtu.be/xwls5SpNn1s?feature=shared


Moving to a paper calendar and task list has been a game changer for me. I’ve never been this on top of my life and so clear on what needs to be done.

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"As a child of God, each person is entitled to enjoy the goodness of the Creator’s world, but is also charged with the responsibility to cultivate it to bring forth God’s good gifts. For many poor people, the good intentions of the affluent have robbed them of the privileges that are their birthright and frustrated their attempts to take responsibility in the Father’s good creation."

Why Economic Freedom & Opportunity Ease Poverty
 https://tifwe.org/why-economic-freedom-opportunity-ease-poverty/


"The challenge, however, is to wed this compassion to action that works. The poor don’t need what they often receive from the affluent: secondhand clothes, free Thanksgiving meals and taxpayer-funded government aid. The poor, whether in the developed or developing world, need opportunity. They need the freedom to address their own poverty in their own context."

Why Economic Freedom & Opportunity Ease Poverty
 https://tifwe.org/why-economic-freedom-opportunity-ease-poverty/


Currently reading: Lex Operandi, Lex Credendi: Dorothy L. Sayers’s Theology of Work by Christine Pennylegion 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/B0BSLX1B5S


I’m “really enjoying this playlist” years old. 🇫🇷 🥖⚜🍷

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So, curious, how many other ministries or parishes are using the 2019 TLE? Am I the only one?

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Not a bad list of Bible recommendations. overcast.fm/+RJPMqBsK…
 https://overcast.fm/+RJPMqBsKA


Finished reading: 1 Peter by Wayne A. Grudem 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780830899364


My absolute favorite subject at our homeschool co-op is cooking. I love “reviewing” our children’s work. 👨🍳

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There is no greater joy as a priest than seeing God do a powerful work in the life of a parishioner. — God has prepared a feast of joy and happiness for his laborers.  It is to our own detriment if we chose to sit in our busyness.  In the fields of His harvest there is great joy!


Finished reading: War In Heaven by Charles Williams 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781787200463


Anyone a member of Forward in Faith NA? I’d love to know more, but on face value this seems like something to join and support. www.fifna.org
 https://www.fifna.org


Current Bible & Prayer Book Stack:

Personal Devotion: BCP 1662 IE

Public Worship: BCP 2019 TLE

Compact Bible: Oxford RSV Catholic Edition

Study Bible: Oxford RSV Study Bible

 https://www.ivpress.com/pages/content/book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-free-resources-faq https://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/index.php/downloads-traditional/ https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-revised-standard-version-catholic-bible-9780195288568?lang=en&cc=us https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-new-oxford-annotated-bible-with-the-apocrypha-revised-standard-version-expanded-ed-9780195283358?q=The%20annotated%20bible&lang=en&cc=us


Currently reading: War In Heaven by Charles Williams 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781787200463


PSA: Children are not a burden, but rather a joy. There is more to life than productivity. Enjoy your family. Enjoy your time together. There is more to life than work. 👨👩👧👦 ❄


The ACNA should have put a hold on WO at our foundation. I fear this is an issue that will further destroy our communion. — For or against, I think we can all agree it was the issue that kicked off the fall of TEC. We should tread lightly.


Jesus. There is no other name.

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Bible Translation I’d Patron if I become Rich: The King Charles Translation: 1611 Authorized Bible given the IVP BCP 1662 update. 1. Update to follow modern Bible formatting & punctuation. 2. Correct known AV translation issues. 3. Extremely conservative change of words only that have changed meanings sinc... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/01/14/bible-translation-id.html


I wish USPS had a “seriously no rush, stay safe” option. It’s just a Bible I bought with some Christmas money. No rush. It can wait until after the winter storm.

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"We’ve been saved for a purpose. Remember your baptism and glorify Him who washes us clean in His blood freely given for sinners."

Remember Your Baptism
 https://www.marmanold.com/sermon/remember-your-baptism/


We shall see how it preached tomorrow, but I’m getting myself fired up writing about the baptism of Jesus. We serve a mighty king!


What a mess. — This whole thing could be avoided by standing firm on a Christian sexual ethic, discipling people into the faith, and not looking the other way at sin. I bless people — i.e. sinners — all the time. But never would I bless a gang for what’s good in their collective. Individual members? Yes. P... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/01/05/what-a-mess.html


Finished reading: Lord Sunday by Garth Nix 📚 — I must say. Not the ending I’d expected or would have hoped for. But, at least, after nearly twenty years I know how it all ended.
 https://micro.blog/books/9780439436601


Finished reading: Superior Saturday (The Keys to the Kingdom #6) by Garth Nix 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780545278973


Saw #2 in the series sitting on my daughter’s shelf and couldn’t remember how the series ended. I looked it up and realized I never finished the series! The final books were released after college. So, after nearly 20 years, I’m finishing the series. Superior Saturday (The Keys to the Kingdom #6) by Garth ... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/01/02/saw-in-the.html


Finished reading: Lady Friday (The Keys to the Kingdom #5) by Garth Nix 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780545278942


Year in books for 2023 https://microblog.marmanold.com/2023/12/30/year-in-books.html


Finished reading: The Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781513276830


Very interesting read. On one hand, I’m glad US retailers are suffering from their outsourcing. On the other hand, I weep for America. Outsourcing and consumerism are bad for us all. — Is Temu the Future of Buying Things?
 https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/05/is-temu-the-future-of-buying-things.html


My favorite Christmas tradition: Sitting alone downstairs praying the morning office & waiting for the children to wake up.

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A few hours early, but I’ve got my favorite Christmas album on as we get ready for church.

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Five lessons in on Biblingo. Thus far I’m really enjoying it!

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I’m really feeling for my faithful Roman brothers and sisters. Excepting the sudden death of the Pope and his quick replacement by an orthodox bishop, I just don’t see a way out of this for them. — I pray the Eastern Church is already discussing ways to provide faithful Romans with a safe harbor.


Seen on my way home from church this morning. I feel like there’s a metaphor here somewhere.

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"The Word is God in whisper and in shout."

This line gets me every time. Love it! open.spotify.com/track/7DP…
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Finished reading: What God Has to Say about Our Bodies by Sam Allberry 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781433570186


Blessing hand-made candles. I love being a priest and serving the least and the poor. christouranchor.org/candles

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A very busy and productive morning at @christouranchor today. St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us!

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"Then Paul stood in the midst of the lights and decorations in the city and said, “People of Suburbia, I perceive that in all things you are also religious. For as I passed by and beheld your lights and decorations, I found a blow-up with this inscription: ‘Happy Holidays’. What you therefore celebrate in ignorance, Him I declare unto you.”  — Stirring for Advent"

 https://northamanglican.com/stirring-for-advent/


What a great thought on reframing the secular Christmas that surrounds us during Advent.  — Stirring for Advent
 https://northamanglican.com/stirring-for-advent/


I’m not one to delve into politics or to ever sign these social media open letters, but I feel I must say at least a little something about the Middle Tennessee Christians for Justice in Palestine.  This letter misuses scripture and allows populist excitement around a trendy cause to overshadow real evil. ... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2023/11/28/im-not-one.html


Prayed up and going forth clinging to the cross of Christ. May god use my mouth as an instrument of his peace and glory. Amen.

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I must say, one of the better ideas I’ve had. A5 booklet of prayers I frequently use. No more hastily scanning through the BCP looking for what I need!

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Those are some good-looking eggs!


🦃 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃  https://microblog.marmanold.com/2023/11/23/happy-thanksgiving.html


Giving the analogue life a try. Roterfaden in a Lochby journal cover.

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ChatGPT made a pretty cool logo based off reading my website.

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Beautiful morning at the beach in Destin, Florida. 🏖

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Elizabeth the Confessor, pray for us! youtu.be/Kc3UnhPHT…
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Those who say that God no-longer does miracles, need to step outside. The Spirit moves in our streets and the miracles of the New Creation break in daily.


Currently reading: What God Has to Say about Our Bodies by Sam Allberry 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781433570186


Finished reading: I Once Was Lost by Don Everts 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780830875665


Currently reading: I Once Was Lost by Don Everts 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9780830875665


Ready to watch Nashville win with my #1 bud.

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Anyone have a read-it-later service they’d recommend? Pocket is getting bad at parsing many articles. Requirement is that it’s got an Android app. I mostly read off-line on my Onyx Boox. (Hence why Pocket not downloaded entire articles is a big problem for me.)


Super interesting episode covering the Holy Land conflict from the Arab perspective. overcast.fm/+sVhnekMa…
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Candy, cider, and $1 Costumes starting at 5p.  Mass at 7:30p.  First Wesleyan Church at 611 Shelby Ave.  All are welcome!

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This is the only reason we home school. But it’s a big one.

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This is actually not too far off from what it actually looks like when I write a sermon.

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Nashville: If you’ve ever wondered what you can do to help the poor, this is it. Set aside one Saturday a month & you can make a direct impact on someone’s life & help end poverty in our city.  Learn more here: forms.gle/NbPYXWQ86…
 https://forms.gle/NbPYXWQ864jr8tCR9


I’m incredibly excited about getting to know our neighbors better on Halloween. If you’re in Nashville we’d love to have you! — christouranchor.org/2023/10/2…

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I might need a separate feed for my DALL-E 3 generated images. Not sure why I find it so fun, but I do. — Enjoy this image of spaghetti nacho pizza on the deck of an early 1900s ocean liner.

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This was well put. I’ve not been able to put in words what seemed so obvious to me. This article does a good job.  — Thinking Christianly about Israel - Kuyperian Commentary
 https://kuyperian.com/thinking-christianly-about-israel/


Was a beautiful day to get some work done with a few brothers in Christ. We were able to pay a man $50 for his honest work. It’s great to see Christ our Anchor start to take root. Glory be to God!

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Started on the agenda for @christouranchor next board meeting. I’m excited for all the work that’s coming and though I’m tried, the Lord strengthens me.

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If another person shows up on Wednesday needing to work, I won’t have anyone to go with them.  — Please consider volunteering one Saturday a month. forms.gle/4a1dzEBcU…
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Huntsville FC game with the little brother. ⚽

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It is precisely at this point that I regret not making myself walk yesterday. Now I’ve got 57 minutes to go instead of being done.

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Every time I have a morning meeting at a coffee shop I’m shocked at how many people get coffee to-go. So expensive! Are they aware one can make quality coffee at home for pennies?!?!?! ☕


Take heart my brothers & sisters in Christ! Though we sometimes feel it in deeply secular and progressive Nashville, we are not alone. I was invigorated by this week’s clergy conference. Christ’s church stands firm on the teachings of the apostles. — From womb to tomb “God created man in his own image […] ... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2023/09/15/take-heart-my.html


I feel so vindicated by this. I felt the new formalizations weren’t doing anything so I always keep 12-hour pseudoephedrine handy. — The FDA’s Phenylephrine Announcement
 https://tedium.co/2023/09/13/fda-cold-medicine-phenylephrine/


I’m ready for the diocesan clergy retreat and pray God uses it to revitalize and prepare me for the hard months of ministry ahead as we grow Christ our Anchor in East Nashville.

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Currently reading: Evangelism through the Local Church by Michael Green 📚
 https://micro.blog/books/9781467465632


I pray for the day when the GMC receives the apostolic episcopacy and order of the Church and the ACNA is revitalized by the Methodist fire to live the faith amongst the poor and marginalized. youtu.be/zoh-Uy2_N…
 https://youtu.be/zoh-Uy2_NA8?si=iK5gJ-qpmKnN8bkc


This little workflow to control my fan without moving my hands off the keyboard excites me way more than it should.

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Excuse the poor cable management, but this setup has greatly improved the number of steps I get in a week. — The treadmill folds in half and easily scoots out of the way under the desk when I’m done.

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