Noah Livingston
@noahlivingston.com
Minister of Word and Sacrament; former pastor. Christian Humanist. Weird Coffee Person. Also gin and beer. Local food. Graphic design, music production, video. Politics, because policy matters. Practicing memory, attention, and hope.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Noah Livingston
@noahlivingston.com
· Sep 5
Ask not what billionaires might do for grandma; ask what grandma might do for billionaires
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“Content” might be the most damaging linguistic development this century. When art becomes a commodity, why can’t some slop bucket replicate it?
(I think people are going to learn hard lessons that it’s not a commodity, and even “low brow” stuff takes tremendous skill to execute well. But too late)
(I think people are going to learn hard lessons that it’s not a commodity, and even “low brow” stuff takes tremendous skill to execute well. But too late)
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 AM
“Content” might be the most damaging linguistic development this century. When art becomes a commodity, why can’t some slop bucket replicate it?
(I think people are going to learn hard lessons that it’s not a commodity, and even “low brow” stuff takes tremendous skill to execute well. But too late)
(I think people are going to learn hard lessons that it’s not a commodity, and even “low brow” stuff takes tremendous skill to execute well. But too late)
Politics—intentional attention to the way we structure our shared lives—is essential Christian spirituality.
Partisanship—blind and absolute support of one’s chosen tribe—is antithetical to Christian spirituality.
Partisanship—blind and absolute support of one’s chosen tribe—is antithetical to Christian spirituality.
January 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Politics—intentional attention to the way we structure our shared lives—is essential Christian spirituality.
Partisanship—blind and absolute support of one’s chosen tribe—is antithetical to Christian spirituality.
Partisanship—blind and absolute support of one’s chosen tribe—is antithetical to Christian spirituality.
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Sometimes the exegetical work on a passage does not back up the sermon you wanted to preach on it. Sometimes it even contradicts what you wanted to say.
One of the most important tasks of a preacher‚ and one we don't talk about enough, is admitting this.
One of the most important tasks of a preacher‚ and one we don't talk about enough, is admitting this.
January 25, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Sometimes the exegetical work on a passage does not back up the sermon you wanted to preach on it. Sometimes it even contradicts what you wanted to say.
One of the most important tasks of a preacher‚ and one we don't talk about enough, is admitting this.
One of the most important tasks of a preacher‚ and one we don't talk about enough, is admitting this.
I love this. It’s so true:
“Life is an intrinsically exuberant, superabundant business, and to respond to it in a calculating spirit is an offence against nature.”
-Iain McGilchrist
“Life is an intrinsically exuberant, superabundant business, and to respond to it in a calculating spirit is an offence against nature.”
-Iain McGilchrist
January 20, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I love this. It’s so true:
“Life is an intrinsically exuberant, superabundant business, and to respond to it in a calculating spirit is an offence against nature.”
-Iain McGilchrist
“Life is an intrinsically exuberant, superabundant business, and to respond to it in a calculating spirit is an offence against nature.”
-Iain McGilchrist
How ‘bout we just one-up Jesus
That seems justifiable
That seems justifiable
January 16, 2026 at 12:28 AM
How ‘bout we just one-up Jesus
That seems justifiable
That seems justifiable
the sin of the whole world
jesus bears
January 11, 2026 at 4:20 AM
the sin of the whole world
Something Jesus never said: “violence is ok so long as you’re scared.”
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You can justify fearful violence, or you can follow Jesus. You can’t do both.
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You can justify fearful violence, or you can follow Jesus. You can’t do both.
January 8, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Something Jesus never said: “violence is ok so long as you’re scared.”
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You can justify fearful violence, or you can follow Jesus. You can’t do both.
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You can justify fearful violence, or you can follow Jesus. You can’t do both.
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If 2025 didn't stop you nothing will
January 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM
If 2025 didn't stop you nothing will
reject champagne
demand *real* pain
demand *real* pain
January 1, 2026 at 4:58 AM
reject champagne
demand *real* pain
demand *real* pain
NPR: it’s the 26th and Christmas is over
Me: behold the real War on Christmas
Me: behold the real War on Christmas
December 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
NPR: it’s the 26th and Christmas is over
Me: behold the real War on Christmas
Me: behold the real War on Christmas
Ahem
And Joseph came with Mary, great with child, to Ann Arbor. But the Townies turned them away toward Ypsilanti, saying, "The city is full; it is not meet that every man should afford to dwell among us." And they were cast out, for there was no room for the poor in their sight. #a2council
December 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Ahem
Detroit in Disarray
December 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Detroit in Disarray
These teams look more like their 8-6 record than I thought they would
December 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
These teams look more like their 8-6 record than I thought they would
Still jarring that Erin is now Typical Kohl’s Mom
December 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Still jarring that Erin is now Typical Kohl’s Mom
Having a little moment realizing that LoTR is as old now as Star Wars was when LoTR came out
December 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Having a little moment realizing that LoTR is as old now as Star Wars was when LoTR came out
Fleming Rutledge writes, “of all the seasons of the church year, Advent most closely mirrors the daily lives of Christians.” I think this is true: Advent is unflinchingly honest about the real disappointment and pain of this world, and it holds tenaciously to the hope of the world made well.
December 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Fleming Rutledge writes, “of all the seasons of the church year, Advent most closely mirrors the daily lives of Christians.” I think this is true: Advent is unflinchingly honest about the real disappointment and pain of this world, and it holds tenaciously to the hope of the world made well.
This is the weirdest Thanksgiving I’ve ever known
Also one of the best
Also one of the best
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This is the weirdest Thanksgiving I’ve ever known
Also one of the best
Also one of the best
Not my 11yo absolutely *blasting* Bridge Over Troubled Water while he folds his laundry
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Not my 11yo absolutely *blasting* Bridge Over Troubled Water while he folds his laundry
Someday, perhaps soon, I will return
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Someday, perhaps soon, I will return
Goff + Williams = amazing
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Goff + Williams = amazing
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O Lord, make haste to help us.
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
O Lord, make haste to help us.
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The Gang Accidentally Implements Universal Single-Payer Health Insurance
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Gang Accidentally Implements Universal Single-Payer Health Insurance