David Beagley
@drbeagles.bsky.social
Dad, husband, pastor, Cubs and Cyclone fan.
A prayer from Frederick Buechner that seems appropriate for this time as a new school year begins...
August 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A prayer from Frederick Buechner that seems appropriate for this time as a new school year begins...
I remember taking international students to the 4th of July parade a few years ago. They were amazed that it was just American Legion military people, no military vehicles (unless you count an armored tractor), and that a diverse group of people were in the parade.
June 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I remember taking international students to the 4th of July parade a few years ago. They were amazed that it was just American Legion military people, no military vehicles (unless you count an armored tractor), and that a diverse group of people were in the parade.
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OK, this is wild.
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
May 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
OK, this is wild.
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
“Jesus’ descent into hell means this,” said Martin Luther, “that there is no place I might ever go, no depth to which I might sink, but that even there, he is Lord for me.”
April 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“Jesus’ descent into hell means this,” said Martin Luther, “that there is no place I might ever go, no depth to which I might sink, but that even there, he is Lord for me.”
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“These indiscriminate cuts are not just a policy failure. For us, especially, as followers of Christ, as uncomfortable as it may be, we must clearly … but prophetically, say: it is also a moral failure.”
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Evangelical groups hold vigil against Trump and Musk's foreign aid cuts
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The hope, said one faith leader, was to dispute the idea that Christians, 'including those that come from more conservative or evangelical leanings,' support cuts to USAID.
religionnews.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
“These indiscriminate cuts are not just a policy failure. For us, especially, as followers of Christ, as uncomfortable as it may be, we must clearly … but prophetically, say: it is also a moral failure.”
religionnews.com/2025/03/11/e...
religionnews.com/2025/03/11/e...
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NEW: I spoke with people who attended a recent meeting between Trump admin officials and religious groups that work with USAID.
Faith leaders tell me that, should the government fully abandon foreign aid, religious groups won't be able to fill the gap alone. religionnews.com/2025/03/07/a...
Faith leaders tell me that, should the government fully abandon foreign aid, religious groups won't be able to fill the gap alone. religionnews.com/2025/03/07/a...
As White House considers abandoning foreign aid, faith groups say they can’t do it alone
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A discussion centered on whether the federal government should be dispensing foreign aid, which government officials referred to as ‘philanthropy.’
religionnews.com
March 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
NEW: I spoke with people who attended a recent meeting between Trump admin officials and religious groups that work with USAID.
Faith leaders tell me that, should the government fully abandon foreign aid, religious groups won't be able to fill the gap alone. religionnews.com/2025/03/07/a...
Faith leaders tell me that, should the government fully abandon foreign aid, religious groups won't be able to fill the gap alone. religionnews.com/2025/03/07/a...
True 3 years ago, true today.
March 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
True 3 years ago, true today.
Reminded of the Dave Barry column “Stalin’s strategy at the end of WW II was to acquire a small ‘buffer zone’ between Russia and Germany, consisting of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Albania, and most of Germany.“
February 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Reminded of the Dave Barry column “Stalin’s strategy at the end of WW II was to acquire a small ‘buffer zone’ between Russia and Germany, consisting of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Albania, and most of Germany.“
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The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.
February 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.
We adopted my daughter through Lutheran Family Service of Iowa, an organization only affiliated with the LCMS and which has no contracts with the United States government.
February 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We adopted my daughter through Lutheran Family Service of Iowa, an organization only affiliated with the LCMS and which has no contracts with the United States government.
As immigration debates heat up again, a reminder that the LCMS has a good bible study on immigration that walks through responsibilities to foreigners, our duties to government, and how to love our neighbors. files.lcms.org/file/preview...
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January 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
As immigration debates heat up again, a reminder that the LCMS has a good bible study on immigration that walks through responsibilities to foreigners, our duties to government, and how to love our neighbors. files.lcms.org/file/preview...
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THAT’S GONNA DO IT! IOWA STATE WINS 10 GAMES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY!!!
December 1, 2024 at 4:12 AM
THAT’S GONNA DO IT! IOWA STATE WINS 10 GAMES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY!!!
Traveling so thought I’d miss da bears playing today. Back in the US to catch the last quarter. Brutal ending.
November 28, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Traveling so thought I’d miss da bears playing today. Back in the US to catch the last quarter. Brutal ending.
Another successful thanksgiving meal with international students.
November 16, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Another successful thanksgiving meal with international students.
Father of a 10 year old.
May 28, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Father of a 10 year old.
Happy Ascension Day! (or as the Germans say, Himmelfahrt)
May 9, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Happy Ascension Day! (or as the Germans say, Himmelfahrt)
Something just hits right about listening to Rich Mullins while driving past farm fields on the interstate.
April 13, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Something just hits right about listening to Rich Mullins while driving past farm fields on the interstate.
Not soup tonight, but still good food for our Lenten meal.
March 21, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Not soup tonight, but still good food for our Lenten meal.
Had a fun birthday yesterday getting to see the lights at Reiman Gardens.
December 31, 2023 at 11:30 PM
Had a fun birthday yesterday getting to see the lights at Reiman Gardens.
If someone asks you if you would like a free cookie because it’s free cookie day, the answer is yes.
December 5, 2023 at 12:26 AM
If someone asks you if you would like a free cookie because it’s free cookie day, the answer is yes.