Bruce Mitchell
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Bruce Mitchell
@agapaoallelon.bsky.social
Retired pastor & guide in the misty Pacific Northwest. Stroke survivor, storyteller, seeker of grace. I walk beside others through beauty & brokenness—offering warmth, advocacy, and real connection.
The other morning at my kitchen sink, Grace met me in the ordinary. Not in impressive moments, but in weakness, dishes, doubts, quiet aches. God's power works best there. Not after we overcome it In it. You don't have to be impressive. Just honest. That's where grace lands
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Grace in the Ordinary: Where Weakness Meets God - Agapao Allelon
God meets us in the ordinary—in dishes, doubts, and quiet aches. His power works best in weakness. Grace in the small places. Always grace.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:14 AM
The Law of Christ isn't a checklist—it's a yoke. Not the crushing kind, but the kind where Jesus carries the weight while you learn His rhythm. Love one another? It's not a burden when it flows from rest. Forgive? It's possible when you know how much you've been forgiven.

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Let Me Teach You: The Law of Christ in Action - Agapao Allelon
The Law of Christ isn't a burden—it's rest. His commands to love one another flow from intimacy, not insecurity. Faith moves when it's yoked to grace.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Names tell a story, sometimes one we inherit, sometimes God rewrites through grace. In my devotional, The Names We Carry, I reflect on my birth name, my adopted name, & the sacred moment of naming my children. If you’re exploring identity or calling, this may speak to you.
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The Names We Carry: Finding Identity in God - Agapao Allelon
A devotional exploring The Names We Carry and how God shapes our identity through grace, story, adoption, and the names spoken over our lives.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The Heartbeat of Jesus is belief, surrender, love, humility, forgiveness, and discipleship. Six teachings that shape everyday faith.
#HeartbeatOfJesus #GraceEveryday #DiscipleshipJourney

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A Heartbeat of Jesus: Six Teachings for Life’s Journey - Agapao Allelon
Six teachings reveal the Heartbeat of Jesus: faith, love, humility, forgiveness, and discipleship.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The Law of Christ in action: 58 ways to love one another. Not a burden—a rhythm. Choose one today. Forgive. Encourage. Serve. Bear with. That's not performance. That's Jesus living through you. His yoke is easy. His burden is light. Faith moves Love proves Christ carries

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Law of Christ in Action: Love That Brings Rest - Agapao Allelon
Discover how the Law of Christ transforms obedience from exhausting performance into restful love. One command, lived out, changes everything.
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October 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I spent 15 years in politics—spoke to 44,000 people at my peak. But I wasn't making disciples. Jesus didn't call us to build Christian nations. He called us to make disciples—one soul at a time. Our mission is personal, not political. The fields are ready. #MakeDisciples
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Make Disciples, Not Christian Nations - Agapao Allelon
Jesus called us to make disciples, not Christian nations. A former politician shares why the Church's mission is personal, not political.
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October 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Spiritual awakening begins when you stop chasing dreams that slip away & start resting in the Light who found you.
I spent years trying to fix prove perfect myself Then Jesus came—not in thunder but like morning light
He didn’t ask me to perform. He asked me to rest
The dream fades The Light remains
Where Wandering Ends and Worship Begins - Agapao Allelon
Stop chasing shadows. The Light has been chasing you. Discover where wandering ends and worship begins—in the presence of Jesus Christ.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:37 AM
God isn't impressed by your résumé. He's inviting you into a posture. Justice. Mercy. Humility. One quiet act at a time. #Micah68 #FaithInAction #JusticeMercyHumility
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Micah 6:8: Justice, Mercy, Humility - Agapao Allelon
God isn't asking for performance—He's inviting you into posture. Discover what Micah 6:8 really means for your daily walk with Him.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
The Charlie Kirk tragedy reminds me: early believers weren’t “Christians”—they were followers of The Way (Acts 9:2). The Way meant movement, not membership. Less branding, more surrender. The real question is: are we walking with Jesus, or just naming Him?
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Christ-Follower vs Christian: Following The Way - Agapao Allelon
Why "Christ-Follower" over "Christian"? In our divided world, discover the authentic faith path that transcends labels and politics.
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September 21, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Charlie Kirk's murder asks the impossible: love your enemies who kill. Not feeling it—choosing it. Because Jesus forgave through nails and we're called to forgive through grief. Violence doesn't get the last word. Love does. allelon.us/2025/09/18/g...
Love Your Enemies: Grace After Violence
When violence shatters safety, Jesus calls us to impossible love. Grace in the aftermath means choosing love when hate seems justified.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
“Ever walk into church and think, “What did they just say?” This guide decodes confusing church lingo—from “quiet time” to “hedge of protection”—so seekers can laugh, learn, and survive Sunday without needing a translator. #churchspeak #seekerfriendly #faithdecoded

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“What Did They Just Say?”: A Seeker’s Guide to Church Speak - Agapao Allelon
Decode confusing church phrases with this humorous guide for seekers—your survival tool for Sunday services and Bible studies.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Christian Harmony: Different Notes. Same Song. One Spirit. - Agapao Allelon
True harmony isn't uniformity—it's different voices united in purpose. Discover how your unique part matters in God's beautiful symphony of grace.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM