J Writer
@truthisreal.bsky.social
writer | editor | former journalist & basketball coach | husband & 'girl dad' | chess | communications manager | like comedy, pizza, Coke, chocolate, dogs, music, & seeing God's love radically change lives
Never pass up an opportunity for a good selfie. #WeddingOfficiant
May 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Never pass up an opportunity for a good selfie. #WeddingOfficiant
The light that shines brightest is the one that's on.
March 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The light that shines brightest is the one that's on.
Reposted by J Writer
When Christ called his first apostles they were "casting their nets" and "mending their nets" (Matt 4). Both casting and mending are the essential work of ministry - seeking to bring people to faith and seeing the broken and torn restored/equipped. Let’s grow churches doing both.
March 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
When Christ called his first apostles they were "casting their nets" and "mending their nets" (Matt 4). Both casting and mending are the essential work of ministry - seeking to bring people to faith and seeing the broken and torn restored/equipped. Let’s grow churches doing both.
Throwback chess game with my twin brother. I think I led with the Ugly Shirt Gambit opening.
February 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Throwback chess game with my twin brother. I think I led with the Ugly Shirt Gambit opening.
Nate Bargatze is always willing to share time with average people … because he is the greatest average American. Another fantastic show!
February 8, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Nate Bargatze is always willing to share time with average people … because he is the greatest average American. Another fantastic show!
Never be afraid to face the truth.
February 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Never be afraid to face the truth.
Nothing quite like bringing a handmade olive-wood chess set home from a village in Italy. You just have to honor it with the right opening.
January 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Nothing quite like bringing a handmade olive-wood chess set home from a village in Italy. You just have to honor it with the right opening.
“It’s not about what you’ve done; it’s about how you’ve impacted others.”
January 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“It’s not about what you’ve done; it’s about how you’ve impacted others.”
We are all of us better off when we hear each other out.
January 8, 2025 at 3:29 AM
We are all of us better off when we hear each other out.
100 years ago today, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman to serve as a governor (Wyoming).
January 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
100 years ago today, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman to serve as a governor (Wyoming).
Opened my news app this morning hoping to see the world celebrated without a major incident.
Thinking about everyone affected in #NewOrleans.
Refuse to let evil win.
Thinking about everyone affected in #NewOrleans.
Refuse to let evil win.
January 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Opened my news app this morning hoping to see the world celebrated without a major incident.
Thinking about everyone affected in #NewOrleans.
Refuse to let evil win.
Thinking about everyone affected in #NewOrleans.
Refuse to let evil win.
Reposted by J Writer
In memory of Jimmy Carter, I wanted to share my favorite quote of his:
“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something... My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”
“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something... My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”
December 30, 2024 at 4:03 PM
In memory of Jimmy Carter, I wanted to share my favorite quote of his:
“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something... My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”
“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something... My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”
"Where you complain, there you remain."
December 30, 2024 at 4:35 PM
"Where you complain, there you remain."
Truth stuck its toe
into the arc of the sun
and interrupted my
day - a coordinated movement
of calendars, friends and
entertainment.
The Great Work moved
somewhere deep
inside:
“Leave the 99.”
service chosen, service rendered
the sun set brighter tonight.
into the arc of the sun
and interrupted my
day - a coordinated movement
of calendars, friends and
entertainment.
The Great Work moved
somewhere deep
inside:
“Leave the 99.”
service chosen, service rendered
the sun set brighter tonight.
December 27, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Truth stuck its toe
into the arc of the sun
and interrupted my
day - a coordinated movement
of calendars, friends and
entertainment.
The Great Work moved
somewhere deep
inside:
“Leave the 99.”
service chosen, service rendered
the sun set brighter tonight.
into the arc of the sun
and interrupted my
day - a coordinated movement
of calendars, friends and
entertainment.
The Great Work moved
somewhere deep
inside:
“Leave the 99.”
service chosen, service rendered
the sun set brighter tonight.
I’ve covered tornadoes and hurricanes, zoning committees and pancake breakfasts, murders and ribbon-cuttings, hailstorms and fundraisers, county fairs and city hall. And I never grow tired of seeing the goodness of people in the worst and best of times. May we come together better in 2025.
December 27, 2024 at 5:06 AM
I’ve covered tornadoes and hurricanes, zoning committees and pancake breakfasts, murders and ribbon-cuttings, hailstorms and fundraisers, county fairs and city hall. And I never grow tired of seeing the goodness of people in the worst and best of times. May we come together better in 2025.
“I bring you good news that will cause great joy for ALL people.” - Luke 2:10 #Christmas
December 25, 2024 at 5:49 PM
“I bring you good news that will cause great joy for ALL people.” - Luke 2:10 #Christmas
“Everybody laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. Well they’re not laughing now.”
- Bob Monkhouse
- Bob Monkhouse
December 16, 2024 at 1:34 AM
“Everybody laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. Well they’re not laughing now.”
- Bob Monkhouse
- Bob Monkhouse
“Drink the water while remembering who dug the well.” #Humility #Gratefulness
December 14, 2024 at 4:38 AM
“Drink the water while remembering who dug the well.” #Humility #Gratefulness
this is how I would probably announce football plays
December 9, 2024 at 2:59 AM
this is how I would probably announce football plays
Reposted by J Writer
Death of Star vs Birth of Cell
November 26, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Death of Star vs Birth of Cell
The voice I smite before every major exam. cc @www.jrrjokien.com
December 9, 2024 at 2:39 AM
The voice I smite before every major exam. cc @www.jrrjokien.com
comparing yourself to others robs you of yourself
December 9, 2024 at 1:18 AM
comparing yourself to others robs you of yourself
2,000 gifts donated to our church #Christmas store - seeing the joy on families’ faces as they pick out their presents is a beautiful thing.
December 7, 2024 at 3:18 AM
2,000 gifts donated to our church #Christmas store - seeing the joy on families’ faces as they pick out their presents is a beautiful thing.