Amy Hill
@abxhill.bsky.social
retired lawyer, wannabe writer
addicted to books, podcasts and jazzercise
thinks too much and does too little
NJ, USA
addicted to books, podcasts and jazzercise
thinks too much and does too little
NJ, USA
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Amy Hill
@abxhill.bsky.social
· Nov 19
It’s hard for me not to buy every book people recommend to me so please use discretion 😆
ty in advance
ty in advance
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Once Christians tie their faith to partisan politics they eventually have to defend the indefensible.
Pledge all your allegiance to Jesus Christ and let the politicians fend for themselves.
Pledge all your allegiance to Jesus Christ and let the politicians fend for themselves.
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Once Christians tie their faith to partisan politics they eventually have to defend the indefensible.
Pledge all your allegiance to Jesus Christ and let the politicians fend for themselves.
Pledge all your allegiance to Jesus Christ and let the politicians fend for themselves.
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I used to be sympathetic to the “man of his times” explanation for those who defended chattel slavery.
And then I found myself living among men of my times who ignore, minimize, dismiss, excuse, and cover up for sexual abusers.
In both times those who speak truth are ignored.
And then I found myself living among men of my times who ignore, minimize, dismiss, excuse, and cover up for sexual abusers.
In both times those who speak truth are ignored.
July 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I used to be sympathetic to the “man of his times” explanation for those who defended chattel slavery.
And then I found myself living among men of my times who ignore, minimize, dismiss, excuse, and cover up for sexual abusers.
In both times those who speak truth are ignored.
And then I found myself living among men of my times who ignore, minimize, dismiss, excuse, and cover up for sexual abusers.
In both times those who speak truth are ignored.
@julieroys.bsky.social @christianitytoday.com it may be worth reporting on the new podcast “liberty lost” re liberty university’s godparent home.
July 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
@julieroys.bsky.social @christianitytoday.com it may be worth reporting on the new podcast “liberty lost” re liberty university’s godparent home.
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The test of the prophet is not found in the prophet’s words. It is found in the prophet’s life. A superb and brilliant preacher, theologically orthodox, who bullies, is rude, and dismissive is leaking fruit. Jesus says to beware of such people.
May 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The test of the prophet is not found in the prophet’s words. It is found in the prophet’s life. A superb and brilliant preacher, theologically orthodox, who bullies, is rude, and dismissive is leaking fruit. Jesus says to beware of such people.
😂 Splinter! 🐀
She is a 2 year old dog she is not a rat that trains turtles martial arts.
April 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
😂 Splinter! 🐀
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We must never assume that someone who is gifted verbally and has theological knowledge is spiritually wise and mature. Sometimes that leader is power-hungry and self-serving, exploiting the system and its people to feed themselves.
April 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We must never assume that someone who is gifted verbally and has theological knowledge is spiritually wise and mature. Sometimes that leader is power-hungry and self-serving, exploiting the system and its people to feed themselves.
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“Collect books, even if you don’t plan on reading them right away. Nothing is more important than an unread library.”
-John Waters.
-John Waters.
March 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“Collect books, even if you don’t plan on reading them right away. Nothing is more important than an unread library.”
-John Waters.
-John Waters.
@joshmankiewicz.bsky.social yay you’re here! Where is Andrea? Tell her Bluesky is looking for her 😊
March 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
@joshmankiewicz.bsky.social yay you’re here! Where is Andrea? Tell her Bluesky is looking for her 😊
He has no desire to punish them. They have already been punished excessively by their own... waywardness.
The Father wants simply to let them know that the love they have searched for in such distorted ways has been, is, and always will be there for them.
- Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son
The Father wants simply to let them know that the love they have searched for in such distorted ways has been, is, and always will be there for them.
- Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son
March 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
He has no desire to punish them. They have already been punished excessively by their own... waywardness.
The Father wants simply to let them know that the love they have searched for in such distorted ways has been, is, and always will be there for them.
- Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son
The Father wants simply to let them know that the love they have searched for in such distorted ways has been, is, and always will be there for them.
- Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son
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We do not protect the God of truth by covering up sin and/or a crime within our institutions. To do so is to ‘protect’ a cancer—and cancer kills. We honor God by caring for the wounded and by dragging sin to the light and calling it by its right name.
March 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We do not protect the God of truth by covering up sin and/or a crime within our institutions. To do so is to ‘protect’ a cancer—and cancer kills. We honor God by caring for the wounded and by dragging sin to the light and calling it by its right name.
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Paul warns us not to participate in the deeds of darkness but instead to expose them (Ephesians 5:11). Understand that you cannot singlehandedly change an entire system; you are not called to do so. Yet we are to speak truth about our systems.
March 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Paul warns us not to participate in the deeds of darkness but instead to expose them (Ephesians 5:11). Understand that you cannot singlehandedly change an entire system; you are not called to do so. Yet we are to speak truth about our systems.
Why does Bluesky think I’m super into cats and wolves? I mean, I have nothing against cats or wolves. I may have even “liked” a cat or wolf post here and there. It’s just A LOT of cats and wolves is all I’m saying.
March 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Why does Bluesky think I’m super into cats and wolves? I mean, I have nothing against cats or wolves. I may have even “liked” a cat or wolf post here and there. It’s just A LOT of cats and wolves is all I’m saying.
March 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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False prophets critique THEM.
True prophets critique US, that is, their own people.
In this regard false prophets are far more popular than true prophets.
HT: @brianzahnd.bsky.social
True prophets critique US, that is, their own people.
In this regard false prophets are far more popular than true prophets.
HT: @brianzahnd.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
False prophets critique THEM.
True prophets critique US, that is, their own people.
In this regard false prophets are far more popular than true prophets.
HT: @brianzahnd.bsky.social
True prophets critique US, that is, their own people.
In this regard false prophets are far more popular than true prophets.
HT: @brianzahnd.bsky.social
I think we should stop referring to our interpretations of the Bible as “biblical.” There is a great difference between what the Bible itself says, and what we think it means.
February 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I think we should stop referring to our interpretations of the Bible as “biblical.” There is a great difference between what the Bible itself says, and what we think it means.
My favorite version of myself is the “me” who shows up after a big screw up. I wish I could bottle the humility and tender spirit that follow - without first having to painfully face plant. Still, I’m thankful.
“A tender reed he will not break.”
“A tender reed he will not break.”
February 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My favorite version of myself is the “me” who shows up after a big screw up. I wish I could bottle the humility and tender spirit that follow - without first having to painfully face plant. Still, I’m thankful.
“A tender reed he will not break.”
“A tender reed he will not break.”
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I’ve been a preacher for 26 years. Sunday was the first time someone ever shouted “heretic!” during a sermon.
Surprisingly it had nothing to do with my unwavering support for my Mets and Jets.
I wrote about this moment and the exchange that followed after the service.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Surprisingly it had nothing to do with my unwavering support for my Mets and Jets.
I wrote about this moment and the exchange that followed after the service.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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January 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I’ve been a preacher for 26 years. Sunday was the first time someone ever shouted “heretic!” during a sermon.
Surprisingly it had nothing to do with my unwavering support for my Mets and Jets.
I wrote about this moment and the exchange that followed after the service.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Surprisingly it had nothing to do with my unwavering support for my Mets and Jets.
I wrote about this moment and the exchange that followed after the service.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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My latest for @theatlantic.com on why we need to be careful about confidently declaring God’s will as it relates to politicians and elections.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
On Donald Trump and the Inscrutability of God
How I’m praying for the new president
www.theatlantic.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My latest for @theatlantic.com on why we need to be careful about confidently declaring God’s will as it relates to politicians and elections.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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Texting may indeed be “more practical”, but I kindly request all correspondence to be in the form of a hand-written letter composed on an oak desk by candlelight with a quill dipped in a bottle of ink, enclosed in an envelope with a wax seal, and sent via raven.
January 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Texting may indeed be “more practical”, but I kindly request all correspondence to be in the form of a hand-written letter composed on an oak desk by candlelight with a quill dipped in a bottle of ink, enclosed in an envelope with a wax seal, and sent via raven.
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Joshua Hamer died in November after sustaining serious injuries from an inmate assault at Bibb Correctional Facility. Mr. Hamer is the third person killed in an Alabama prison in the past six weeks. He would have been eligible for parole in June 2026.
Alabama Prison Crisis Continues with Homicide at Bibb Correctional Facility
Joshua Hamer, 41, died on November 23 from injuries sustained from an inmate assault.
eji.org
December 17, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Joshua Hamer died in November after sustaining serious injuries from an inmate assault at Bibb Correctional Facility. Mr. Hamer is the third person killed in an Alabama prison in the past six weeks. He would have been eligible for parole in June 2026.
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You don’t have to *do* anything to do Advent right.
Just put your hope in God and…
Wait.
Just put your hope in God and…
Wait.
December 3, 2024 at 11:51 PM
You don’t have to *do* anything to do Advent right.
Just put your hope in God and…
Wait.
Just put your hope in God and…
Wait.
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At the end of the day, don’t we all just want a bookshelf with a rolling ladder?
November 26, 2024 at 5:52 PM
At the end of the day, don’t we all just want a bookshelf with a rolling ladder?