Rev. Nate (he/him)
@rev-nate.bsky.social
Progressive pastor in the American Baptist tradition. MDiv from Berkeley School of Theology. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ LGBTQ+ advocate. Contemplative. Cat lover. Indigo Girls superfan. Married to @jasonwoodz.bsky.social
I grew up loving the sweet sound of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Rest in peace, Peter Yarrow.
“The Peter, Paul and Mary sound was never raw or unplanned. It was intricate and decorous, usually with just three voices, two guitars and the discreetly jazzy underpinning of a bass fiddle.”
(Gift article ⬇️)
“The Peter, Paul and Mary sound was never raw or unplanned. It was intricate and decorous, usually with just three voices, two guitars and the discreetly jazzy underpinning of a bass fiddle.”
(Gift article ⬇️)
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Bridged Folk-Pop Eras (Gift Article)
With Peter, Paul and Mary, the musician, who died on Tuesday at 86, eased folk songs into the Top 10.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I grew up loving the sweet sound of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Rest in peace, Peter Yarrow.
“The Peter, Paul and Mary sound was never raw or unplanned. It was intricate and decorous, usually with just three voices, two guitars and the discreetly jazzy underpinning of a bass fiddle.”
(Gift article ⬇️)
“The Peter, Paul and Mary sound was never raw or unplanned. It was intricate and decorous, usually with just three voices, two guitars and the discreetly jazzy underpinning of a bass fiddle.”
(Gift article ⬇️)
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Today, Dear Creator,
this bluesky lauds you.
I too, Abba, praise you,
with all these my siblings.
We are all one silence,
and a diversity of voices.
You have made us together
you have made us one and many
you have placed me here
in the midst…
as witness
as awareness
and as joy.
Here I am.
this bluesky lauds you.
I too, Abba, praise you,
with all these my siblings.
We are all one silence,
and a diversity of voices.
You have made us together
you have made us one and many
you have placed me here
in the midst…
as witness
as awareness
and as joy.
Here I am.
September 17, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Today, Dear Creator,
this bluesky lauds you.
I too, Abba, praise you,
with all these my siblings.
We are all one silence,
and a diversity of voices.
You have made us together
you have made us one and many
you have placed me here
in the midst…
as witness
as awareness
and as joy.
Here I am.
this bluesky lauds you.
I too, Abba, praise you,
with all these my siblings.
We are all one silence,
and a diversity of voices.
You have made us together
you have made us one and many
you have placed me here
in the midst…
as witness
as awareness
and as joy.
Here I am.
So many reason to love the legacy of President Carter, but his commitment to proper religious freedom is perhaps my favorite.
“The United States’ most religious president in recent memory was also the most committed to the separation of church and state.” -Amanda Tyler, Baptist Joint Committee
“The United States’ most religious president in recent memory was also the most committed to the separation of church and state.” -Amanda Tyler, Baptist Joint Committee
Jimmy Carter, a lifelong Baptist, left a legacy of faithfulness, compassion and justice
Baptist leaders are remembering President Jimmy Carter as a Christian example of faithfulness, compassion and justice — and as a staunch advocate of a traditional view of religious liberty. Carter, th...
baptistnews.com
December 30, 2024 at 2:37 PM
So many reason to love the legacy of President Carter, but his commitment to proper religious freedom is perhaps my favorite.
“The United States’ most religious president in recent memory was also the most committed to the separation of church and state.” -Amanda Tyler, Baptist Joint Committee
“The United States’ most religious president in recent memory was also the most committed to the separation of church and state.” -Amanda Tyler, Baptist Joint Committee
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Thank you for letting me know! I will try to get that edited out as soon as I get to my computer.
December 8, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Thank you for letting me know! I will try to get that edited out as soon as I get to my computer.
Occurs to me every time I fly:
“I also think it’s important to really take just a second to contemplate the magic of the fact that we get to where we’re going by being propelled through the air, and that we get to see the clouds from the other side.” -Pete Buttigieg
(Gift article ⬇️)
“I also think it’s important to really take just a second to contemplate the magic of the fact that we get to where we’re going by being propelled through the air, and that we get to see the clouds from the other side.” -Pete Buttigieg
(Gift article ⬇️)
Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice (Gift Article)
The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Occurs to me every time I fly:
“I also think it’s important to really take just a second to contemplate the magic of the fact that we get to where we’re going by being propelled through the air, and that we get to see the clouds from the other side.” -Pete Buttigieg
(Gift article ⬇️)
“I also think it’s important to really take just a second to contemplate the magic of the fact that we get to where we’re going by being propelled through the air, and that we get to see the clouds from the other side.” -Pete Buttigieg
(Gift article ⬇️)
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Let us hope
that what we will see
in the next few years
will surprise us by being
less bad
than we fear
that God may show
Her face and His truth
in our history
in spite of the pride of humankind
that we may reach a period of
peaceful development
if it be possible
~ from The Courage for Truth
that what we will see
in the next few years
will surprise us by being
less bad
than we fear
that God may show
Her face and His truth
in our history
in spite of the pride of humankind
that we may reach a period of
peaceful development
if it be possible
~ from The Courage for Truth
September 28, 2023 at 4:24 AM
Let us hope
that what we will see
in the next few years
will surprise us by being
less bad
than we fear
that God may show
Her face and His truth
in our history
in spite of the pride of humankind
that we may reach a period of
peaceful development
if it be possible
~ from The Courage for Truth
that what we will see
in the next few years
will surprise us by being
less bad
than we fear
that God may show
Her face and His truth
in our history
in spite of the pride of humankind
that we may reach a period of
peaceful development
if it be possible
~ from The Courage for Truth
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Our neighbors are enjoying the new Christmas lights!
December 2, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Our neighbors are enjoying the new Christmas lights!
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This is what it means
to seek God perfectly:
To have a will
that is always ready…
to fold back
within itself
and draw all the
powers of the soul
down from its
deepest center
to rest in
silent expectancy
for the coming of God.
to seek God perfectly:
To have a will
that is always ready…
to fold back
within itself
and draw all the
powers of the soul
down from its
deepest center
to rest in
silent expectancy
for the coming of God.
October 8, 2023 at 1:22 AM
This is what it means
to seek God perfectly:
To have a will
that is always ready…
to fold back
within itself
and draw all the
powers of the soul
down from its
deepest center
to rest in
silent expectancy
for the coming of God.
to seek God perfectly:
To have a will
that is always ready…
to fold back
within itself
and draw all the
powers of the soul
down from its
deepest center
to rest in
silent expectancy
for the coming of God.
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George finally made it outside!
November 30, 2024 at 12:37 AM
George finally made it outside!
That California cat seems to be adjusting well.
November 30, 2024 at 12:39 AM
That California cat seems to be adjusting well.
Yes. Pretty sure it’s in the contract of sale.
November 29, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Yes. Pretty sure it’s in the contract of sale.
The wonder of seeing snow for the first time ever 🙀😻
November 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM
The wonder of seeing snow for the first time ever 🙀😻
This turned out to be a *surprisingly* good feed! If you want to sample the firehose of denominational mentions on the Skyline, this is more than interesting. (Maybe especially because today is a Sunday).
November 24, 2024 at 11:38 PM
This turned out to be a *surprisingly* good feed! If you want to sample the firehose of denominational mentions on the Skyline, this is more than interesting. (Maybe especially because today is a Sunday).
I thought it was brilliant…really cuts down on unwanted interactions 😉
November 24, 2024 at 9:55 PM
I thought it was brilliant…really cuts down on unwanted interactions 😉
Indeed!! The wide net search can be interesting to dip into and helps to find folks, and the curated feeds give you who you really want to hear from.
November 24, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Indeed!! The wide net search can be interesting to dip into and helps to find folks, and the curated feeds give you who you really want to hear from.
Here’s another feed I created… this one pulls in all mentions of Lutheran and ELCA. Hope it helps!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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November 24, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Here’s another feed I created… this one pulls in all mentions of Lutheran and ELCA. Hope it helps!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 24, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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“Oh human, the fire needs tending…”
November 24, 2024 at 3:09 AM
“Oh human, the fire needs tending…”
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In the center of our being
is a point of
nothingness
which is untouched
by sin and by illusion
A point of pure truth
a point or spark
which belongs
entirely to God
This little point of nothingness and of absolute poverty is the pure glory of God in us.
~ from Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
is a point of
nothingness
which is untouched
by sin and by illusion
A point of pure truth
a point or spark
which belongs
entirely to God
This little point of nothingness and of absolute poverty is the pure glory of God in us.
~ from Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
September 29, 2023 at 5:18 AM
In the center of our being
is a point of
nothingness
which is untouched
by sin and by illusion
A point of pure truth
a point or spark
which belongs
entirely to God
This little point of nothingness and of absolute poverty is the pure glory of God in us.
~ from Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
is a point of
nothingness
which is untouched
by sin and by illusion
A point of pure truth
a point or spark
which belongs
entirely to God
This little point of nothingness and of absolute poverty is the pure glory of God in us.
~ from Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
Current mood: cozy.
November 24, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Current mood: cozy.
Loved this book! Made me want to dig a cave/cabin under a giant tree like he did. I tried—but didn’t get very far.
November 24, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Loved this book! Made me want to dig a cave/cabin under a giant tree like he did. I tried—but didn’t get very far.
Thank you, by the way, for such a thoughtful question. Loving the interactions here on Bluesky.
November 24, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Thank you, by the way, for such a thoughtful question. Loving the interactions here on Bluesky.
I think the outward reflection he speaks of is how we desire to be seen… as in the self-serving ways we might try to be performatively good. (Like on social media-haha).
November 23, 2024 at 11:57 PM
I think the outward reflection he speaks of is how we desire to be seen… as in the self-serving ways we might try to be performatively good. (Like on social media-haha).