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In the face of overwhelming evidence (7)
"There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769220819
"There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769220819
January 24, 2026 at 2:13 AM
In the face of overwhelming evidence (7)
"There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769220819
"There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769220819
God loves despite .. (2)
"Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people and needed no one to bear ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769125367
"Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people and needed no one to bear ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769125367
January 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM
God loves despite .. (2)
"Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people and needed no one to bear ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769125367
"Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people and needed no one to bear ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769125367
My Father's house (2)
"The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769040067
"The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769040067
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 AM
My Father's house (2)
"The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769040067
"The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1769040067
Follower but not believer
"The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. ... One of the two ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768953133
"The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. ... One of the two ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768953133
January 20, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Follower but not believer
"The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. ... One of the two ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768953133
"The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. ... One of the two ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768953133
Trust and obey (4)
"The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768867824
"The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768867824
January 20, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Trust and obey (4)
"The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768867824
"The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768867824
As I am (2)
“... Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree’, do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768781416
“... Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree’, do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768781416
January 19, 2026 at 12:10 AM
As I am (2)
“... Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree’, do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768781416
“... Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree’, do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768781416
Live faith boldly (5)
"And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” And they asked him, “What then? Are ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768695258
"And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” And they asked him, “What then? Are ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768695258
January 18, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Live faith boldly (5)
"And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” And they asked him, “What then? Are ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768695258
"And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” And they asked him, “What then? Are ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768695258
Measure of success (3)
"We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles, rather than by the quality of our service and relationship to humanity."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Remember the Great Commandments - ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768608162
"We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles, rather than by the quality of our service and relationship to humanity."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Remember the Great Commandments - ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768608162
January 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Measure of success (3)
"We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles, rather than by the quality of our service and relationship to humanity."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Remember the Great Commandments - ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768608162
"We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles, rather than by the quality of our service and relationship to humanity."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Remember the Great Commandments - ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768608162
Moses and Jesus
"From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768528092
"From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768528092
January 16, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Moses and Jesus
"From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768528092
"From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768528092
Trust and obey (3)
"He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn — not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768434372
"He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn — not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768434372
January 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Trust and obey (3)
"He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn — not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768434372
"He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn — not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768434372
Meeting Christ unaware
"He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognise him."
~ John 1.10 NLT
What if the next person I meet is actually Christ in disguise? Would I treat her / him better?
"Lord, when did we ever see you ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768349969
"He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognise him."
~ John 1.10 NLT
What if the next person I meet is actually Christ in disguise? Would I treat her / him better?
"Lord, when did we ever see you ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768349969
January 14, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Meeting Christ unaware
"He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognise him."
~ John 1.10 NLT
What if the next person I meet is actually Christ in disguise? Would I treat her / him better?
"Lord, when did we ever see you ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768349969
"He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognise him."
~ John 1.10 NLT
What if the next person I meet is actually Christ in disguise? Would I treat her / him better?
"Lord, when did we ever see you ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768349969
Simplification journey
"If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me."
~ Matthew 16.24 NLT
On a recent trip, I found two items that I really wanted to buy. They suited me really well.
... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768261257
"If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me."
~ Matthew 16.24 NLT
On a recent trip, I found two items that I really wanted to buy. They suited me really well.
... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768261257
January 12, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Simplification journey
"If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me."
~ Matthew 16.24 NLT
On a recent trip, I found two items that I really wanted to buy. They suited me really well.
... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768261257
"If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me."
~ Matthew 16.24 NLT
On a recent trip, I found two items that I really wanted to buy. They suited me really well.
... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768261257
As I am
Jesus' teaching is counter intuitive and so different from how the world operates around us. God accepts me not based on my performance; there is no grading. He only asks that I produce fruit (John 15) regardless how much nor how long (Matthew ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768177025
Jesus' teaching is counter intuitive and so different from how the world operates around us. God accepts me not based on my performance; there is no grading. He only asks that I produce fruit (John 15) regardless how much nor how long (Matthew ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768177025
January 12, 2026 at 12:17 AM
As I am
Jesus' teaching is counter intuitive and so different from how the world operates around us. God accepts me not based on my performance; there is no grading. He only asks that I produce fruit (John 15) regardless how much nor how long (Matthew ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768177025
Jesus' teaching is counter intuitive and so different from how the world operates around us. God accepts me not based on my performance; there is no grading. He only asks that I produce fruit (John 15) regardless how much nor how long (Matthew ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768177025
Receiving blame
Being on the receiving end of a blame is unpleasant, utterly so when I am not the one who caused the issue. Or at least I think I am not.
But some things cannot be resolved by arguing my way out of it. Me being "right" does not make ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768104612
Being on the receiving end of a blame is unpleasant, utterly so when I am not the one who caused the issue. Or at least I think I am not.
But some things cannot be resolved by arguing my way out of it. Me being "right" does not make ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768104612
January 11, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Receiving blame
Being on the receiving end of a blame is unpleasant, utterly so when I am not the one who caused the issue. Or at least I think I am not.
But some things cannot be resolved by arguing my way out of it. Me being "right" does not make ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768104612
Being on the receiving end of a blame is unpleasant, utterly so when I am not the one who caused the issue. Or at least I think I am not.
But some things cannot be resolved by arguing my way out of it. Me being "right" does not make ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768104612
Celebrate living
Life is full of uncertainties and harder for some than others. As long as I am breathing, I ought to be mindful of God's abundant blessings around me. I am thankful and more than that I also ought to trust his faithfulness.
And I ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768000661
Life is full of uncertainties and harder for some than others. As long as I am breathing, I ought to be mindful of God's abundant blessings around me. I am thankful and more than that I also ought to trust his faithfulness.
And I ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768000661
January 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Celebrate living
Life is full of uncertainties and harder for some than others. As long as I am breathing, I ought to be mindful of God's abundant blessings around me. I am thankful and more than that I also ought to trust his faithfulness.
And I ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768000661
Life is full of uncertainties and harder for some than others. As long as I am breathing, I ought to be mindful of God's abundant blessings around me. I am thankful and more than that I also ought to trust his faithfulness.
And I ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1768000661
Lies we believe
"Being a Christian means joy, peace, and contentment, we are told. We happily miscontrue that to mean a Christian never has problems or pain. We'll be protected by our all-powerful Bodyguard from losing our jobs, suffering from illness, ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767913184
"Being a Christian means joy, peace, and contentment, we are told. We happily miscontrue that to mean a Christian never has problems or pain. We'll be protected by our all-powerful Bodyguard from losing our jobs, suffering from illness, ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767913184
January 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Lies we believe
"Being a Christian means joy, peace, and contentment, we are told. We happily miscontrue that to mean a Christian never has problems or pain. We'll be protected by our all-powerful Bodyguard from losing our jobs, suffering from illness, ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767913184
"Being a Christian means joy, peace, and contentment, we are told. We happily miscontrue that to mean a Christian never has problems or pain. We'll be protected by our all-powerful Bodyguard from losing our jobs, suffering from illness, ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767913184
Point to the Light
"There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was John. This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him. John was not the Light, but came to testify ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767827481
"There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was John. This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him. John was not the Light, but came to testify ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767827481
January 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Point to the Light
"There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was John. This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him. John was not the Light, but came to testify ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767827481
"There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was John. This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him. John was not the Light, but came to testify ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767827481
Same mountain
"Mount Fuji is never the same. It looks different every day, every hour. It changes according to time, weather, season, and where you see it from. And it looks different also according to the person who looks at it, according to the heart." ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767746106
"Mount Fuji is never the same. It looks different every day, every hour. It changes according to time, weather, season, and where you see it from. And it looks different also according to the person who looks at it, according to the heart." ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767746106
January 7, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Same mountain
"Mount Fuji is never the same. It looks different every day, every hour. It changes according to time, weather, season, and where you see it from. And it looks different also according to the person who looks at it, according to the heart." ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767746106
"Mount Fuji is never the same. It looks different every day, every hour. It changes according to time, weather, season, and where you see it from. And it looks different also according to the person who looks at it, according to the heart." ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767746106
Risk of pain
Fear of pain can interfere with thought process - conciously or unconsciously. Especially physical pain. I fear of getting into a lot of physical pain, when I do a physical activity that I am bad at, knowing I could fall. And it can hurt a ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767654037
Fear of pain can interfere with thought process - conciously or unconsciously. Especially physical pain. I fear of getting into a lot of physical pain, when I do a physical activity that I am bad at, knowing I could fall. And it can hurt a ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767654037
January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Risk of pain
Fear of pain can interfere with thought process - conciously or unconsciously. Especially physical pain. I fear of getting into a lot of physical pain, when I do a physical activity that I am bad at, knowing I could fall. And it can hurt a ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767654037
Fear of pain can interfere with thought process - conciously or unconsciously. Especially physical pain. I fear of getting into a lot of physical pain, when I do a physical activity that I am bad at, knowing I could fall. And it can hurt a ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767654037
Whose vision?
Do you have a vision of what you want to be or to accomplish in your life? Many speakers or authors teach steps to set out and accomplish our visions. To be successful.
In the Bible, God gave visions to his chosen individuals. The ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767570118
Do you have a vision of what you want to be or to accomplish in your life? Many speakers or authors teach steps to set out and accomplish our visions. To be successful.
In the Bible, God gave visions to his chosen individuals. The ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767570118
January 4, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Whose vision?
Do you have a vision of what you want to be or to accomplish in your life? Many speakers or authors teach steps to set out and accomplish our visions. To be successful.
In the Bible, God gave visions to his chosen individuals. The ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767570118
Do you have a vision of what you want to be or to accomplish in your life? Many speakers or authors teach steps to set out and accomplish our visions. To be successful.
In the Bible, God gave visions to his chosen individuals. The ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767570118
Distance from God
"Our distance from God is that of inability to know and apprehend the near.
It is the distance of the blind man from the glory of the picture in front of him. The distance of the deaf man from the beauty of the symphony sounding ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767489902
"Our distance from God is that of inability to know and apprehend the near.
It is the distance of the blind man from the glory of the picture in front of him. The distance of the deaf man from the beauty of the symphony sounding ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767489902
January 4, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Distance from God
"Our distance from God is that of inability to know and apprehend the near.
It is the distance of the blind man from the glory of the picture in front of him. The distance of the deaf man from the beauty of the symphony sounding ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767489902
"Our distance from God is that of inability to know and apprehend the near.
It is the distance of the blind man from the glory of the picture in front of him. The distance of the deaf man from the beauty of the symphony sounding ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767489902
Preferences change
Consistency is good, but inability to change is not. Life changes. It is normal for preferences to change along with the changes in life.
Change may require a bit of investment, so beware of the "sunk cost fallacy". Focus on present ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767394329
Consistency is good, but inability to change is not. Life changes. It is normal for preferences to change along with the changes in life.
Change may require a bit of investment, so beware of the "sunk cost fallacy". Focus on present ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767394329
January 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Preferences change
Consistency is good, but inability to change is not. Life changes. It is normal for preferences to change along with the changes in life.
Change may require a bit of investment, so beware of the "sunk cost fallacy". Focus on present ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767394329
Consistency is good, but inability to change is not. Life changes. It is normal for preferences to change along with the changes in life.
Change may require a bit of investment, so beware of the "sunk cost fallacy". Focus on present ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767394329
In the darkness
"In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it [and is unreceptive to it]."
... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767309174
"In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it [and is unreceptive to it]."
... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767309174
January 1, 2026 at 11:12 PM
In the darkness
"In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it [and is unreceptive to it]."
... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767309174
"In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it [and is unreceptive to it]."
... https://fatmonk.org/p/2026/01/1767309174
A new leaf
Do not think starting over is only for the new year day. Everyday is a chance to start over and follow Jesus better.
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
~ Lamentations 3.22-23 ESV
Do not think starting over is only for the new year day. Everyday is a chance to start over and follow Jesus better.
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
~ Lamentations 3.22-23 ESV
December 31, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A new leaf
Do not think starting over is only for the new year day. Everyday is a chance to start over and follow Jesus better.
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
~ Lamentations 3.22-23 ESV
Do not think starting over is only for the new year day. Everyday is a chance to start over and follow Jesus better.
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
~ Lamentations 3.22-23 ESV
Not to impress
"When I look at some congregations, I am reminded of the story about an impressive machine that had hundreds of cogs, gears, pulleys, and belts that all went around smoothly and swiftly at the touch of a button.
When the inventor was ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2025/12/1767145109
"When I look at some congregations, I am reminded of the story about an impressive machine that had hundreds of cogs, gears, pulleys, and belts that all went around smoothly and swiftly at the touch of a button.
When the inventor was ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2025/12/1767145109
December 31, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Not to impress
"When I look at some congregations, I am reminded of the story about an impressive machine that had hundreds of cogs, gears, pulleys, and belts that all went around smoothly and swiftly at the touch of a button.
When the inventor was ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2025/12/1767145109
"When I look at some congregations, I am reminded of the story about an impressive machine that had hundreds of cogs, gears, pulleys, and belts that all went around smoothly and swiftly at the touch of a button.
When the inventor was ... https://fatmonk.org/p/2025/12/1767145109