Ira Hall
@irahall.bsky.social
Puns, Dad Jokes, & assorted serious thoughts.
Goal: Light & fun b/c we need a LOT of that.
All my jokes are original. I personally wrote or stole every one.
I do not shamelessly borrow others' humor. I feel shame, but I lay down until it goes away.
Goal: Light & fun b/c we need a LOT of that.
All my jokes are original. I personally wrote or stole every one.
I do not shamelessly borrow others' humor. I feel shame, but I lay down until it goes away.
I keep trying to figure out why Gmail always offers to translate my email into Polish.
September 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I keep trying to figure out why Gmail always offers to translate my email into Polish.
Part 2, this Sunday.
What do we cry out to fix things?
What do we sacrifice time, money, & attention to to gain a benefit?
Our modern idols.
(Part 3 is the big pay-off).
What do we cry out to fix things?
What do we sacrifice time, money, & attention to to gain a benefit?
Our modern idols.
(Part 3 is the big pay-off).
September 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Part 2, this Sunday.
What do we cry out to fix things?
What do we sacrifice time, money, & attention to to gain a benefit?
Our modern idols.
(Part 3 is the big pay-off).
What do we cry out to fix things?
What do we sacrifice time, money, & attention to to gain a benefit?
Our modern idols.
(Part 3 is the big pay-off).
End of vacation. Two of my kids kayaking in the sunset.
September 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
End of vacation. Two of my kids kayaking in the sunset.
About 35 seconds after I took this picture, all four fledglings left the nest in a flurry of wings.
July 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
About 35 seconds after I took this picture, all four fledglings left the nest in a flurry of wings.
We have eggs!! Round two!
June 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We have eggs!! Round two!
The kids are gone. We have an empty nest.
I'm guessing they will soon start another round. Most years they do two broods.
I'm guessing they will soon start another round. Most years they do two broods.
June 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The kids are gone. We have an empty nest.
I'm guessing they will soon start another round. Most years they do two broods.
I'm guessing they will soon start another round. Most years they do two broods.
Any day now. There's another in there somewhere.
June 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Any day now. There's another in there somewhere.
Upset parent as I grab the latest picture.
June 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Upset parent as I grab the latest picture.
Update on the family living next door (more like over my door). Only two visible this morning. Parents were busy so didn't fuss while I snapped this morning's pic. Left hand pic from last night.
June 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Update on the family living next door (more like over my door). Only two visible this morning. Parents were busy so didn't fuss while I snapped this morning's pic. Left hand pic from last night.
A better shot of the four teenagers getting ready to move out.
June 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A better shot of the four teenagers getting ready to move out.
Turns out we have four, not three
June 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Turns out we have four, not three
Three kids getting ready to fledge.
June 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Three kids getting ready to fledge.
The kids are getting big.
June 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The kids are getting big.
Sunday's message. Hebrews 12: 2-3.
Jesus finished our faith.
The race is won, you just need to run. Enduring. Joy to come.
Jesus finished our faith.
The race is won, you just need to run. Enduring. Joy to come.
May 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Sunday's message. Hebrews 12: 2-3.
Jesus finished our faith.
The race is won, you just need to run. Enduring. Joy to come.
Jesus finished our faith.
The race is won, you just need to run. Enduring. Joy to come.
post your king or queen 👑
May 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
post your king or queen 👑
My next step in discipling my people will be this three-week afternoon study.
We're still theologically & socially conservative, but our Approach as a church has changed.
We're still theologically & socially conservative, but our Approach as a church has changed.
April 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My next step in discipling my people will be this three-week afternoon study.
We're still theologically & socially conservative, but our Approach as a church has changed.
We're still theologically & socially conservative, but our Approach as a church has changed.
First picture is two years after becoming pastor. Second is current. Has ministry changed me?
April 25, 2025 at 4:11 AM
First picture is two years after becoming pastor. Second is current. Has ministry changed me?
Today's game. W/o googling anything, guess:
-who said it?
-about what brand?
-who said it?
-about what brand?
April 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Today's game. W/o googling anything, guess:
-who said it?
-about what brand?
-who said it?
-about what brand?
One of the joys of ministry has been when "my kids" (ministry) grow up & have children. Then I get to go see them in the hospital.
I've been in one place long enough that some of the kids I've held are now driving or even married.
But new kids keep coming, bringing more joy.
I've been in one place long enough that some of the kids I've held are now driving or even married.
But new kids keep coming, bringing more joy.
April 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
One of the joys of ministry has been when "my kids" (ministry) grow up & have children. Then I get to go see them in the hospital.
I've been in one place long enough that some of the kids I've held are now driving or even married.
But new kids keep coming, bringing more joy.
I've been in one place long enough that some of the kids I've held are now driving or even married.
But new kids keep coming, bringing more joy.
Easter Morning.
Romans 3: 21-26
God shows what is right by making things right.
All have sinned (harmed their neighbor: Romans 13:9-10)
That harm must be repaid. Devalued must be revalued.
To forgive & restore, it must be paid.
Jesus paid.
For our hurts AND the hurts done to us.
Romans 3: 21-26
God shows what is right by making things right.
All have sinned (harmed their neighbor: Romans 13:9-10)
That harm must be repaid. Devalued must be revalued.
To forgive & restore, it must be paid.
Jesus paid.
For our hurts AND the hurts done to us.
April 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Easter Morning.
Romans 3: 21-26
God shows what is right by making things right.
All have sinned (harmed their neighbor: Romans 13:9-10)
That harm must be repaid. Devalued must be revalued.
To forgive & restore, it must be paid.
Jesus paid.
For our hurts AND the hurts done to us.
Romans 3: 21-26
God shows what is right by making things right.
All have sinned (harmed their neighbor: Romans 13:9-10)
That harm must be repaid. Devalued must be revalued.
To forgive & restore, it must be paid.
Jesus paid.
For our hurts AND the hurts done to us.
Tomorrow morning.
After over 30 yrs of ministry, digging into the text & Matthew & going to take issue with the description as "The Triumphal Entry."
I continue be stunned at how often we've deviated in substance from the very plain text.
After over 30 yrs of ministry, digging into the text & Matthew & going to take issue with the description as "The Triumphal Entry."
I continue be stunned at how often we've deviated in substance from the very plain text.
April 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Tomorrow morning.
After over 30 yrs of ministry, digging into the text & Matthew & going to take issue with the description as "The Triumphal Entry."
I continue be stunned at how often we've deviated in substance from the very plain text.
After over 30 yrs of ministry, digging into the text & Matthew & going to take issue with the description as "The Triumphal Entry."
I continue be stunned at how often we've deviated in substance from the very plain text.
This morning I'll complete our short series on how we often treat Yahweh like a pagan god, trying to earn our standing w/Him. This morning, Micah 6. He has TOLD you what is GOOD & what God wants.
Streaming on our church FB & then available on our YouTube channel.
Streaming on our church FB & then available on our YouTube channel.
April 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
This morning I'll complete our short series on how we often treat Yahweh like a pagan god, trying to earn our standing w/Him. This morning, Micah 6. He has TOLD you what is GOOD & what God wants.
Streaming on our church FB & then available on our YouTube channel.
Streaming on our church FB & then available on our YouTube channel.
