Reposted by Joni Shankles
This blessing is for
the brave ones
who walk school hallways
carrying hidden loads.
May there be
someone who sees you
and speaks the word
you need today.
the brave ones
who walk school hallways
carrying hidden loads.
May there be
someone who sees you
and speaks the word
you need today.
August 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This blessing is for
the brave ones
who walk school hallways
carrying hidden loads.
May there be
someone who sees you
and speaks the word
you need today.
the brave ones
who walk school hallways
carrying hidden loads.
May there be
someone who sees you
and speaks the word
you need today.
"We become a hindrance rather than a help when we greet those who suffer with statements such as: 'If you would only... pray more, read Scripture more, believe more, stop thinking about yourself, put the past behind you.' This puts heavy burdens on already bowed backs." - Diane Langberg
March 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"We become a hindrance rather than a help when we greet those who suffer with statements such as: 'If you would only... pray more, read Scripture more, believe more, stop thinking about yourself, put the past behind you.' This puts heavy burdens on already bowed backs." - Diane Langberg
Day 22, #aBirdFromTheLord
As I drove to town today, I got an up close look at two turkey vultures feasting on the side of the road 😬
Their size, rumpled feathers, and nonchalance at passing cars were striking.
As I drove to town today, I got an up close look at two turkey vultures feasting on the side of the road 😬
Their size, rumpled feathers, and nonchalance at passing cars were striking.
March 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Day 22, #aBirdFromTheLord
As I drove to town today, I got an up close look at two turkey vultures feasting on the side of the road 😬
Their size, rumpled feathers, and nonchalance at passing cars were striking.
As I drove to town today, I got an up close look at two turkey vultures feasting on the side of the road 😬
Their size, rumpled feathers, and nonchalance at passing cars were striking.
Day 18, #aBirdFromTheLord
I find the habit of posting on social media much harder to practice than the joy of going outside and noticing birds!
Some of today’s companions: a very vocal red-shouldered hawk, a pair of robins finding worms in newly tilled soil, and cardinals galore.
I find the habit of posting on social media much harder to practice than the joy of going outside and noticing birds!
Some of today’s companions: a very vocal red-shouldered hawk, a pair of robins finding worms in newly tilled soil, and cardinals galore.
March 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Day 18, #aBirdFromTheLord
I find the habit of posting on social media much harder to practice than the joy of going outside and noticing birds!
Some of today’s companions: a very vocal red-shouldered hawk, a pair of robins finding worms in newly tilled soil, and cardinals galore.
I find the habit of posting on social media much harder to practice than the joy of going outside and noticing birds!
Some of today’s companions: a very vocal red-shouldered hawk, a pair of robins finding worms in newly tilled soil, and cardinals galore.
Day 16, #aBirdFromTheLord
It was lonely outside today without constant bird activity. Unseasonal cold altered outdoor patterns, leaving gaps of silence where I’ve learned to expect songs.
It was lonely outside today without constant bird activity. Unseasonal cold altered outdoor patterns, leaving gaps of silence where I’ve learned to expect songs.
March 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Day 16, #aBirdFromTheLord
It was lonely outside today without constant bird activity. Unseasonal cold altered outdoor patterns, leaving gaps of silence where I’ve learned to expect songs.
It was lonely outside today without constant bird activity. Unseasonal cold altered outdoor patterns, leaving gaps of silence where I’ve learned to expect songs.
Day 15, #aBirdFromTheLord
I’m always surprised at how loud Carolina Wrens are. They remained hidden today, but definitely made their presence known.
I’m always surprised at how loud Carolina Wrens are. They remained hidden today, but definitely made their presence known.
March 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Day 15, #aBirdFromTheLord
I’m always surprised at how loud Carolina Wrens are. They remained hidden today, but definitely made their presence known.
I’m always surprised at how loud Carolina Wrens are. They remained hidden today, but definitely made their presence known.
Thank you @bethallisonbarr.bsky.social!
Born, raised, & trained in the SBC, I value your books & @kkdumez.bsky.social for revealing how much of my “biblical” understanding of gender roles, ministry calling, and political engagement was shaped by man-made decisions. Historical context is crucial.
Born, raised, & trained in the SBC, I value your books & @kkdumez.bsky.social for revealing how much of my “biblical” understanding of gender roles, ministry calling, and political engagement was shaped by man-made decisions. Historical context is crucial.
March 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Thank you @bethallisonbarr.bsky.social!
Born, raised, & trained in the SBC, I value your books & @kkdumez.bsky.social for revealing how much of my “biblical” understanding of gender roles, ministry calling, and political engagement was shaped by man-made decisions. Historical context is crucial.
Born, raised, & trained in the SBC, I value your books & @kkdumez.bsky.social for revealing how much of my “biblical” understanding of gender roles, ministry calling, and political engagement was shaped by man-made decisions. Historical context is crucial.
Day 14, #aBirdFromTheLord
Two weeks into this 10 min a day practice, I am struck by how deeply good it is to hear the movements of birds—wings beating, seeds cracking, feet scurrying, beaks attacking bark in search of insects. Percussion accompanies a bird’s more recognizable melodies.
Two weeks into this 10 min a day practice, I am struck by how deeply good it is to hear the movements of birds—wings beating, seeds cracking, feet scurrying, beaks attacking bark in search of insects. Percussion accompanies a bird’s more recognizable melodies.
March 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Day 14, #aBirdFromTheLord
Two weeks into this 10 min a day practice, I am struck by how deeply good it is to hear the movements of birds—wings beating, seeds cracking, feet scurrying, beaks attacking bark in search of insects. Percussion accompanies a bird’s more recognizable melodies.
Two weeks into this 10 min a day practice, I am struck by how deeply good it is to hear the movements of birds—wings beating, seeds cracking, feet scurrying, beaks attacking bark in search of insects. Percussion accompanies a bird’s more recognizable melodies.
Day 13, #aBirdFromTheLord
Ended the day with a walk. Hearing the sparrows and wrens reminded me of the “how much more” love of God, who is an attentive provider for birds and His people.
Ended the day with a walk. Hearing the sparrows and wrens reminded me of the “how much more” love of God, who is an attentive provider for birds and His people.
March 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Day 13, #aBirdFromTheLord
Ended the day with a walk. Hearing the sparrows and wrens reminded me of the “how much more” love of God, who is an attentive provider for birds and His people.
Ended the day with a walk. Hearing the sparrows and wrens reminded me of the “how much more” love of God, who is an attentive provider for birds and His people.
Day 12, #aBirdFromTheLord
The storms have passed and all is well. This pair of mourning doves takes in the stillness and fresh air from atop the shed.
The storms have passed and all is well. This pair of mourning doves takes in the stillness and fresh air from atop the shed.
March 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Day 12, #aBirdFromTheLord
The storms have passed and all is well. This pair of mourning doves takes in the stillness and fresh air from atop the shed.
The storms have passed and all is well. This pair of mourning doves takes in the stillness and fresh air from atop the shed.
Day 10, #aBirdFromTheLord
Our local weatherman, a trusted voice through many dangerous storms, tells us to expect multiple rounds of dangerous tornadoes in the next 24 hours.
The birds and I have all been hidden from view, preparing. As I took the feeders down just now, I heard their songs.
Our local weatherman, a trusted voice through many dangerous storms, tells us to expect multiple rounds of dangerous tornadoes in the next 24 hours.
The birds and I have all been hidden from view, preparing. As I took the feeders down just now, I heard their songs.
March 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Day 10, #aBirdFromTheLord
Our local weatherman, a trusted voice through many dangerous storms, tells us to expect multiple rounds of dangerous tornadoes in the next 24 hours.
The birds and I have all been hidden from view, preparing. As I took the feeders down just now, I heard their songs.
Our local weatherman, a trusted voice through many dangerous storms, tells us to expect multiple rounds of dangerous tornadoes in the next 24 hours.
The birds and I have all been hidden from view, preparing. As I took the feeders down just now, I heard their songs.
Day 9, #aBirdFromTheLord
We had a stand of dead pine cut down yesterday. I feel the loss of every tree.
Yet today, the cardinals and chickadees are chasing through the clearing and exploring the spaces between the stacks of logs.
Loss speaks, but doesn’t have the final word ❤️
We had a stand of dead pine cut down yesterday. I feel the loss of every tree.
Yet today, the cardinals and chickadees are chasing through the clearing and exploring the spaces between the stacks of logs.
Loss speaks, but doesn’t have the final word ❤️
March 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Day 9, #aBirdFromTheLord
We had a stand of dead pine cut down yesterday. I feel the loss of every tree.
Yet today, the cardinals and chickadees are chasing through the clearing and exploring the spaces between the stacks of logs.
Loss speaks, but doesn’t have the final word ❤️
We had a stand of dead pine cut down yesterday. I feel the loss of every tree.
Yet today, the cardinals and chickadees are chasing through the clearing and exploring the spaces between the stacks of logs.
Loss speaks, but doesn’t have the final word ❤️
Day 8, #aBirdFromTheLord
This is our first spring at our new location. These days are filled with many firsts—first blooms and buds on trees, first bulbs to send up shoots, and today, my first sighting of a pair of Canadian geese flying just above the trees.
Thankful for new beginnings.
This is our first spring at our new location. These days are filled with many firsts—first blooms and buds on trees, first bulbs to send up shoots, and today, my first sighting of a pair of Canadian geese flying just above the trees.
Thankful for new beginnings.
March 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Day 8, #aBirdFromTheLord
This is our first spring at our new location. These days are filled with many firsts—first blooms and buds on trees, first bulbs to send up shoots, and today, my first sighting of a pair of Canadian geese flying just above the trees.
Thankful for new beginnings.
This is our first spring at our new location. These days are filled with many firsts—first blooms and buds on trees, first bulbs to send up shoots, and today, my first sighting of a pair of Canadian geese flying just above the trees.
Thankful for new beginnings.
March 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
March 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This resonates
I’ve lived a mostly quarantined life since 2016 due to chronic illness.
Before covid, some bravely tried to imagine my life. Lockdowns showed everyone what my life is like.
The evaporation of empathy when “normal” life returned added a layer of pain to my return to invisibility.
I’ve lived a mostly quarantined life since 2016 due to chronic illness.
Before covid, some bravely tried to imagine my life. Lockdowns showed everyone what my life is like.
The evaporation of empathy when “normal” life returned added a layer of pain to my return to invisibility.
When lockdowns started, people said: “this is what your life is like all the time? I had no idea!”
They seemed to understand how hard it is to be disabled & housebound. I found support & empathy.
Then they got bored. Wanted their “normal” back. Support vanished & disabled people were left behind.
They seemed to understand how hard it is to be disabled & housebound. I found support & empathy.
Then they got bored. Wanted their “normal” back. Support vanished & disabled people were left behind.
March 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This resonates
I’ve lived a mostly quarantined life since 2016 due to chronic illness.
Before covid, some bravely tried to imagine my life. Lockdowns showed everyone what my life is like.
The evaporation of empathy when “normal” life returned added a layer of pain to my return to invisibility.
I’ve lived a mostly quarantined life since 2016 due to chronic illness.
Before covid, some bravely tried to imagine my life. Lockdowns showed everyone what my life is like.
The evaporation of empathy when “normal” life returned added a layer of pain to my return to invisibility.
Day 5, #aBirdFromTheLord
This cardinal braved the rain to come to the edge of the tree canopy, a welcome bright contrast to a gloomy day.
This cardinal braved the rain to come to the edge of the tree canopy, a welcome bright contrast to a gloomy day.
March 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Day 5, #aBirdFromTheLord
This cardinal braved the rain to come to the edge of the tree canopy, a welcome bright contrast to a gloomy day.
This cardinal braved the rain to come to the edge of the tree canopy, a welcome bright contrast to a gloomy day.
March 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Day 3, #aBirdFromTheLord
The cardinals and chickadees remained out of camera reach today, singing from high atop Callery pear branches festooned with bright white blossoms.
The cardinals and chickadees remained out of camera reach today, singing from high atop Callery pear branches festooned with bright white blossoms.
March 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Day 3, #aBirdFromTheLord
The cardinals and chickadees remained out of camera reach today, singing from high atop Callery pear branches festooned with bright white blossoms.
The cardinals and chickadees remained out of camera reach today, singing from high atop Callery pear branches festooned with bright white blossoms.
Day 2, #aBirdFromTheLord
Love using the Merlin Bird ID app to help identify my choir of backyard companions
Love using the Merlin Bird ID app to help identify my choir of backyard companions
March 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Day 2, #aBirdFromTheLord
Love using the Merlin Bird ID app to help identify my choir of backyard companions
Love using the Merlin Bird ID app to help identify my choir of backyard companions
Day 1, #abirdfromtheLord
Looking up for Lent:
After a stormy night, winds are lingering. Birds are hidden, but singing from refuge deep within the trees.
Looking up for Lent:
After a stormy night, winds are lingering. Birds are hidden, but singing from refuge deep within the trees.
March 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Day 1, #abirdfromtheLord
Looking up for Lent:
After a stormy night, winds are lingering. Birds are hidden, but singing from refuge deep within the trees.
Looking up for Lent:
After a stormy night, winds are lingering. Birds are hidden, but singing from refuge deep within the trees.
LOVED this documentary! One woman’s amazing life as a pioneering musician, through the eyes of the film’s director, her talented niece (on Netflix).
www.onlygirlintheorchestra.com
www.onlygirlintheorchestra.com
THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ORCHESTRA
87-year-old Orin O’Brien never wanted the spotlight, but by being the first woman hired to the New York Philharmonic, it was inevitable.
www.onlygirlintheorchestra.com
March 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
LOVED this documentary! One woman’s amazing life as a pioneering musician, through the eyes of the film’s director, her talented niece (on Netflix).
www.onlygirlintheorchestra.com
www.onlygirlintheorchestra.com
So much goodness here
"My problem was not with grief with a capital G. My problem was that Eric was dead." My interview with the estimable Christian philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/o...
Opinion | ‘God’s Not Doing Everything, but There’s Something Mysterious’: A Q&A With Nick Wolterstorff
A Q&A with the theologian Nick Wolterstorff.
www.nytimes.com
March 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
So much goodness here
Reposted by Joni Shankles
Jesus calls us to be light in the darkness, exposing those things that are not like God no matter where we find them, even in those organizations we greatly love.
We are called to sit apart when those who stand together are disobedient to Him.
We are called to sit apart when those who stand together are disobedient to Him.
March 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Jesus calls us to be light in the darkness, exposing those things that are not like God no matter where we find them, even in those organizations we greatly love.
We are called to sit apart when those who stand together are disobedient to Him.
We are called to sit apart when those who stand together are disobedient to Him.