Amalia
@amaliagou.bsky.social
Pastor & other beautiful things | SDA | Black
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Here to learn and laugh 🌞
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Amalia
@amaliagou.bsky.social
· Nov 18
This quote still has my head reeling:
“If it is being seen in our imperfection that terrifies us, it is being held in our vulnerability that that will redeem us.”
“If it is being seen in our imperfection that terrifies us, it is being held in our vulnerability that that will redeem us.”
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I am really frustrated that the press is discussing the destruction of USAID as something that has happened rather than an illegal action that will likely be undone in two weeks when courts tell the world that it was illegal.
February 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I am really frustrated that the press is discussing the destruction of USAID as something that has happened rather than an illegal action that will likely be undone in two weeks when courts tell the world that it was illegal.
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“God is with us, God hasn’t abandoned us, thus we cannot abandon each other.” Mitzi Smith
February 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“God is with us, God hasn’t abandoned us, thus we cannot abandon each other.” Mitzi Smith
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Shoutout to Black History Month.
We ain’t need no President to co-sign it, and can’t no President take it away.
This month celebrates the surviving and thriving of a people *in spite of* a government committed to ignoring them when it wasn’t underwriting their destruction.
We ain’t need no President to co-sign it, and can’t no President take it away.
This month celebrates the surviving and thriving of a people *in spite of* a government committed to ignoring them when it wasn’t underwriting their destruction.
February 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Shoutout to Black History Month.
We ain’t need no President to co-sign it, and can’t no President take it away.
This month celebrates the surviving and thriving of a people *in spite of* a government committed to ignoring them when it wasn’t underwriting their destruction.
We ain’t need no President to co-sign it, and can’t no President take it away.
This month celebrates the surviving and thriving of a people *in spite of* a government committed to ignoring them when it wasn’t underwriting their destruction.
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Realizing it’s only been 10 days since inauguration…..
a r2d2 robot is standing in the sand near a rock
Alt: a r2d2 robot is standing in the sand near a rock and falling over
media.tenor.com
January 31, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Realizing it’s only been 10 days since inauguration…..
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Today, I introduced a resolution to fully condemn the distorted prophecy that was preached at King Ahab by Micaiah son of Imlah.
I strongly Congress to act quickly on this resolution to show King Ahab that the prophecy given is not reflective of the prophet community at large.
I strongly Congress to act quickly on this resolution to show King Ahab that the prophecy given is not reflective of the prophet community at large.
January 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today, I introduced a resolution to fully condemn the distorted prophecy that was preached at King Ahab by Micaiah son of Imlah.
I strongly Congress to act quickly on this resolution to show King Ahab that the prophecy given is not reflective of the prophet community at large.
I strongly Congress to act quickly on this resolution to show King Ahab that the prophecy given is not reflective of the prophet community at large.
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KidLitForLosAngeles is a group of Kid’s Literature creators who’ve been heartbroken by the devastating California wildfires. They’ve channeled their sadness into action for wildfire relief efforts. Please visit their Instagram for details on their auction/fundraiser & ways you can help ❤️🩹 Thank you 📚
January 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
KidLitForLosAngeles is a group of Kid’s Literature creators who’ve been heartbroken by the devastating California wildfires. They’ve channeled their sadness into action for wildfire relief efforts. Please visit their Instagram for details on their auction/fundraiser & ways you can help ❤️🩹 Thank you 📚
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Do not fret because of evildoers,
Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,
And wither as the green herb.
Trust in the Lord, and do good…
Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
—Psalm 37
Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,
And wither as the green herb.
Trust in the Lord, and do good…
Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
—Psalm 37
January 20, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Do not fret because of evildoers,
Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,
And wither as the green herb.
Trust in the Lord, and do good…
Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
—Psalm 37
Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,
And wither as the green herb.
Trust in the Lord, and do good…
Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
—Psalm 37
Florida, it’s been like two weeks of this.
michael jordan is wearing a suit and tie and smiling .
ALT: michael jordan is wearing a suit and tie and smiling .
media.tenor.com
January 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Florida, it’s been like two weeks of this.
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Appreciate this informative thread. Helpful context on incarcerated firefighters. 🧵
I am a former incarcerated firefighter. I served in a California fire camp from 2009 to 2012.
Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place.
A thread.
Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place.
A thread.
January 15, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Appreciate this informative thread. Helpful context on incarcerated firefighters. 🧵
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I talked to the Black residents of Altadena who say they’ve lost everything but hope.
“When you escape tragedy, you say, ‘it could have got me.’ It didn’t. So I’m going to keep on going,” said 83-year-old Walt Butler.
“When you escape tragedy, you say, ‘it could have got me.’ It didn’t. So I’m going to keep on going,” said 83-year-old Walt Butler.
Black residents mourn lost homes, history as wildfires scorch Altadena
“All that stuff that you thought was so important can be gone in five minutes.”
www.whatimreading.net
January 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I talked to the Black residents of Altadena who say they’ve lost everything but hope.
“When you escape tragedy, you say, ‘it could have got me.’ It didn’t. So I’m going to keep on going,” said 83-year-old Walt Butler.
“When you escape tragedy, you say, ‘it could have got me.’ It didn’t. So I’m going to keep on going,” said 83-year-old Walt Butler.
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The legacy of Jimmy Carter serves as a reminder that the most beautifully impactful, human traits often make for “bad” Presidents.
Serving well does not always look like “leading” well.
I feel as though one of those legacies is more worthy of aspiration than the other.
Serving well does not always look like “leading” well.
I feel as though one of those legacies is more worthy of aspiration than the other.
January 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The legacy of Jimmy Carter serves as a reminder that the most beautifully impactful, human traits often make for “bad” Presidents.
Serving well does not always look like “leading” well.
I feel as though one of those legacies is more worthy of aspiration than the other.
Serving well does not always look like “leading” well.
I feel as though one of those legacies is more worthy of aspiration than the other.
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Do not believe the condemnation of the accuser of the brothers and sisters. And do not help him do his work toward others.
Love God and also love others as you love yourself. Which suggests that, if you give way to self loathing, you will not only direct it inward but inevitably outward to others.
Love God and also love others as you love yourself. Which suggests that, if you give way to self loathing, you will not only direct it inward but inevitably outward to others.
January 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Do not believe the condemnation of the accuser of the brothers and sisters. And do not help him do his work toward others.
Love God and also love others as you love yourself. Which suggests that, if you give way to self loathing, you will not only direct it inward but inevitably outward to others.
Love God and also love others as you love yourself. Which suggests that, if you give way to self loathing, you will not only direct it inward but inevitably outward to others.
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Cleopatra lived closer in time to 'yeet' being in the dictionary than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
January 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Cleopatra lived closer in time to 'yeet' being in the dictionary than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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Mister Rogers never misses
January 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Mister Rogers never misses
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Resist despair. Resist hatred. Resist fear.
Cultivate joy. Cultivate open-heartedness. Cultivate hope.
It’s going to be hard. But this is how we win.
Cultivate joy. Cultivate open-heartedness. Cultivate hope.
It’s going to be hard. But this is how we win.
January 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Resist despair. Resist hatred. Resist fear.
Cultivate joy. Cultivate open-heartedness. Cultivate hope.
It’s going to be hard. But this is how we win.
Cultivate joy. Cultivate open-heartedness. Cultivate hope.
It’s going to be hard. But this is how we win.
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I’m determined to make at least one new friend this year. Like a real friend…And strengthen the few real ones I already have.
December 31, 2024 at 2:26 AM
I’m determined to make at least one new friend this year. Like a real friend…And strengthen the few real ones I already have.
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I keep saying I’ll start celebrating Kwanzaa this year and never do 🫠
December 28, 2024 at 10:58 PM
I keep saying I’ll start celebrating Kwanzaa this year and never do 🫠
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Lots of churches, Christians, and Christian leaders sounding like noisy gongs and clanging symbols all because they do not embody love. Annoying.
But Jesus is not that way. And people know it. That is why they find it so reprehensible.
But Jesus is not that way. And people know it. That is why they find it so reprehensible.
December 27, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Lots of churches, Christians, and Christian leaders sounding like noisy gongs and clanging symbols all because they do not embody love. Annoying.
But Jesus is not that way. And people know it. That is why they find it so reprehensible.
But Jesus is not that way. And people know it. That is why they find it so reprehensible.
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Even after 2,000 years the Christmas story can, and should, still shock us. Joseph and Mary were, like so many people today, struggling and desperate during their journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. A Christmas Eve meditation: outreach.faith/2024/12/jose...
December 24, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Even after 2,000 years the Christmas story can, and should, still shock us. Joseph and Mary were, like so many people today, struggling and desperate during their journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. A Christmas Eve meditation: outreach.faith/2024/12/jose...
I get overwhelmed just walking through Costco this time of year, the fact that there are people there with 12 hour shifts?!
God, bless the people who serve in the endless-line-places. So be it, amen.
God, bless the people who serve in the endless-line-places. So be it, amen.
December 24, 2024 at 3:03 PM
I get overwhelmed just walking through Costco this time of year, the fact that there are people there with 12 hour shifts?!
God, bless the people who serve in the endless-line-places. So be it, amen.
God, bless the people who serve in the endless-line-places. So be it, amen.
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I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
March 22, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
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Winter solstice.🌒
Shortest day, longest night.
The most darkness of any time in the year.
But like those waiting between the Advents, we know the darkness is not forever.
Though the wait may feel interminable, we have hope knowing the Son will return.🕯️🕯️🕯️🎄
#Advent
#WinterSolstice
Shortest day, longest night.
The most darkness of any time in the year.
But like those waiting between the Advents, we know the darkness is not forever.
Though the wait may feel interminable, we have hope knowing the Son will return.🕯️🕯️🕯️🎄
#Advent
#WinterSolstice
December 21, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Winter solstice.🌒
Shortest day, longest night.
The most darkness of any time in the year.
But like those waiting between the Advents, we know the darkness is not forever.
Though the wait may feel interminable, we have hope knowing the Son will return.🕯️🕯️🕯️🎄
#Advent
#WinterSolstice
Shortest day, longest night.
The most darkness of any time in the year.
But like those waiting between the Advents, we know the darkness is not forever.
Though the wait may feel interminable, we have hope knowing the Son will return.🕯️🕯️🕯️🎄
#Advent
#WinterSolstice
Listen… cuz my brain has not comprehended the craziness of this year AT ALL. Gotta let it out somehow.
I need a big ol WEEP session before the year is up.
a close up of a man 's face with his mouth open and his eyes closed .
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with his mouth open and his eyes closed .
media.tenor.com
December 21, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Listen… cuz my brain has not comprehended the craziness of this year AT ALL. Gotta let it out somehow.