Lena
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Yesterday I went for a night snack. I raided my fridge.
I haven't done that for decades.
I couldn't sleep, tossed and turned.
But after the snack I slept like a baby!
😁
I haven't done that for decades.
I couldn't sleep, tossed and turned.
But after the snack I slept like a baby!
😁
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Yesterday I went for a night snack. I raided my fridge.
I haven't done that for decades.
I couldn't sleep, tossed and turned.
But after the snack I slept like a baby!
😁
I haven't done that for decades.
I couldn't sleep, tossed and turned.
But after the snack I slept like a baby!
😁
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Is myth the only weapon that can fight effectively against myth?
The Nazi myth recycled … as a MAGA myth!
I read Karen Armstrong's A Short History of Myth over the weekend. On the whole it's just a rehash of Eliade and Joseph Campbell, but with ...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Is myth the only weapon that can fight effectively against myth?
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No, Mr. President.
You do not have the right to take away student debt forgiveness from teachers, nurses, veterans and other public servants if they do not show loyalty to your right-wing political agenda.
This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Rescind this illegal rule.
You do not have the right to take away student debt forgiveness from teachers, nurses, veterans and other public servants if they do not show loyalty to your right-wing political agenda.
This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Rescind this illegal rule.
Trump moves to block public servants from loan forgiveness based on ideology
Those who work with undocumented immigrants, provide gender transition care for minors or publicly protest could be blocked from student loan forgiveness under a new rule.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
No, Mr. President.
You do not have the right to take away student debt forgiveness from teachers, nurses, veterans and other public servants if they do not show loyalty to your right-wing political agenda.
This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Rescind this illegal rule.
You do not have the right to take away student debt forgiveness from teachers, nurses, veterans and other public servants if they do not show loyalty to your right-wing political agenda.
This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Rescind this illegal rule.
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Autism is a social disability because most people don't have empathy for the way we communicate... yet we're the ones constantly accused of lacking empathy. Make it make sense. 😒
October 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Autism is a social disability because most people don't have empathy for the way we communicate... yet we're the ones constantly accused of lacking empathy. Make it make sense. 😒
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We must always be aware that both secular and religious systems easily draw us in by the use of words and the glitter of power, calling us to serve the kingdom of man rather than the kingdom of God.
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We must always be aware that both secular and religious systems easily draw us in by the use of words and the glitter of power, calling us to serve the kingdom of man rather than the kingdom of God.
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When we see how the Hebrew word "ezer" is used in the Bible, including how it's used in names, we see that being an ezer is not a gender role. And it is in no way an especially feminine role.
margmowczko.com/ezer-gender-...
margmowczko.com/ezer-gender-...
Being an ezer is not a gender role - Marg Mowczko
When we look at how ezer is used in the Bible, we see that being an ezer is not a feminine role.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
When we see how the Hebrew word "ezer" is used in the Bible, including how it's used in names, we see that being an ezer is not a gender role. And it is in no way an especially feminine role.
margmowczko.com/ezer-gender-...
margmowczko.com/ezer-gender-...
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Once hailed as the church of the future, Willow Creek is marking 50 years—a megachurch celebrating survival despite scandal and decline.
Church leaders say they're hopeful; yet critics contend the women who accused Willow's former pastor of misconduct remain shunned.
julieroys.com/what-happens...
Church leaders say they're hopeful; yet critics contend the women who accused Willow's former pastor of misconduct remain shunned.
julieroys.com/what-happens...
What Happens When the Church of the Future Gets Old?
Once hailed as the future of American religion, Willow Creek marks 50 years—a megachurch celebrating survival despite decline and renewed hope
julieroys.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Once hailed as the church of the future, Willow Creek is marking 50 years—a megachurch celebrating survival despite scandal and decline.
Church leaders say they're hopeful; yet critics contend the women who accused Willow's former pastor of misconduct remain shunned.
julieroys.com/what-happens...
Church leaders say they're hopeful; yet critics contend the women who accused Willow's former pastor of misconduct remain shunned.
julieroys.com/what-happens...
How your cat teaches you priorities:
Step up ON your person
Head butt the phone out of the way
Smell the face
Turn around
Smash your tail in their face
Lay down for morning pets
👍
🖖
Step up ON your person
Head butt the phone out of the way
Smell the face
Turn around
Smash your tail in their face
Lay down for morning pets
👍
🖖
October 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
How your cat teaches you priorities:
Step up ON your person
Head butt the phone out of the way
Smell the face
Turn around
Smash your tail in their face
Lay down for morning pets
👍
🖖
Step up ON your person
Head butt the phone out of the way
Smell the face
Turn around
Smash your tail in their face
Lay down for morning pets
👍
🖖
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"Since the turn of the 21st century, 62,000 Nigerian Christians have been killed by the terrorist group Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen and other groups." - counted 2023...
It's called the silent genocide
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religio...
It's called the silent genocide
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religio...
Religious violence in Nigeria - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
September 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"Since the turn of the 21st century, 62,000 Nigerian Christians have been killed by the terrorist group Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen and other groups." - counted 2023...
It's called the silent genocide
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religio...
It's called the silent genocide
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religio...
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Whose got reason to be really worried? Lots more folks than you might think. The Epstein discharge petition just got the final signature it needs. #epstein
September 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Whose got reason to be really worried? Lots more folks than you might think. The Epstein discharge petition just got the final signature it needs. #epstein
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When you sit with a griever, your work is to be with them where they are, not drag them out where you are more comfortable.
September 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
When you sit with a griever, your work is to be with them where they are, not drag them out where you are more comfortable.
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We must not assume that our family, church, community, country, or organization is always right just because the people in it use the right words. We must never agree to “protect” the name of God by covering ungodliness.
September 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We must not assume that our family, church, community, country, or organization is always right just because the people in it use the right words. We must never agree to “protect” the name of God by covering ungodliness.
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Fascinating new piece by @allykateusz.bsky.social:"of the sixty-one surviving third and fourth-century pieces of art that securely depict one or more sisters at the Raising of Lazarus, fifty-nine depict one sister (96%) while only two depict two sisters (4%)" www.ancientjewreview.com/read/2025/9/...
Art as Text: When Mary Was Lazarus’s Sole Sister — ANCIENT JEW REVIEW
The question of how many sisters were portrayed with Jesus at the Raising of Lazarus in early Christian art has not previously been explored, and interestingly, the hypothesis that Martha was added la...
www.ancientjewreview.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Fascinating new piece by @allykateusz.bsky.social:"of the sixty-one surviving third and fourth-century pieces of art that securely depict one or more sisters at the Raising of Lazarus, fifty-nine depict one sister (96%) while only two depict two sisters (4%)" www.ancientjewreview.com/read/2025/9/...
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Love loudly. Support openly. 🗣️🏳️🌈.
August 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Love loudly. Support openly. 🗣️🏳️🌈.
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“Husband of One Wife” in Early Christian Texts
What does "husband of one wife" mean in 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6, and elsewhere in the NT? I look at how leaders in the early church understood this phrase.
What does "husband of one wife" mean in 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6, and elsewhere in the NT? I look at how leaders in the early church understood this phrase.
“Husband of One Wife” in Early Christian Texts
What does "husband of one wife" mean in 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6, and elsewhere in the NT? I look at how leaders in the early church understood this phrase.
margmowczko.com
August 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
“Husband of One Wife” in Early Christian Texts
What does "husband of one wife" mean in 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6, and elsewhere in the NT? I look at how leaders in the early church understood this phrase.
What does "husband of one wife" mean in 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6, and elsewhere in the NT? I look at how leaders in the early church understood this phrase.
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When the people who are meant to protect you, become the people who hurt you, you don't stop wanting protection-you stop wanting people.
August 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
When the people who are meant to protect you, become the people who hurt you, you don't stop wanting protection-you stop wanting people.
If you've left FB, here's a vid giving you a reason to revisit!
www.facebook.com/share/r/1AjT...
www.facebook.com/share/r/1AjT...
Redirecting...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
If you've left FB, here's a vid giving you a reason to revisit!
www.facebook.com/share/r/1AjT...
www.facebook.com/share/r/1AjT...
Just listened to someone promoting the idea to restore to ministry after sexual abuse.
Realised he did not use argements or teachings when claiming restoring to Christ and restoring to ministry is the same, he used emotional speech & tone of voice (contempt) to discredit the arguments against.
Empty
Realised he did not use argements or teachings when claiming restoring to Christ and restoring to ministry is the same, he used emotional speech & tone of voice (contempt) to discredit the arguments against.
Empty
August 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Just listened to someone promoting the idea to restore to ministry after sexual abuse.
Realised he did not use argements or teachings when claiming restoring to Christ and restoring to ministry is the same, he used emotional speech & tone of voice (contempt) to discredit the arguments against.
Empty
Realised he did not use argements or teachings when claiming restoring to Christ and restoring to ministry is the same, he used emotional speech & tone of voice (contempt) to discredit the arguments against.
Empty
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“wellness” culture feeds directly into eugenics.
It perpetuates the idea that disability is a moral failing.
That we can “try harder” our way out of it and if we can’t, we didn’t really “want” to get better.
It makes it easier to punish the sick & poor.
Disability is not a moral failing.
It perpetuates the idea that disability is a moral failing.
That we can “try harder” our way out of it and if we can’t, we didn’t really “want” to get better.
It makes it easier to punish the sick & poor.
Disability is not a moral failing.
August 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
“wellness” culture feeds directly into eugenics.
It perpetuates the idea that disability is a moral failing.
That we can “try harder” our way out of it and if we can’t, we didn’t really “want” to get better.
It makes it easier to punish the sick & poor.
Disability is not a moral failing.
It perpetuates the idea that disability is a moral failing.
That we can “try harder” our way out of it and if we can’t, we didn’t really “want” to get better.
It makes it easier to punish the sick & poor.
Disability is not a moral failing.
Let me share a true story.
Fernand got up every morning and went to work in the forest as a forester for a few hours. But that was not his profession. He was a parish priest. All he earned as a forester he used to help the poor in his parish, that's why he worked in the forest.
Hardly anyone knew...
Fernand got up every morning and went to work in the forest as a forester for a few hours. But that was not his profession. He was a parish priest. All he earned as a forester he used to help the poor in his parish, that's why he worked in the forest.
Hardly anyone knew...
Today’s lectionary readings take on the billionaires . Because greed and foolishness are of a piece.
Rarely do biblical texts preach themselves quite so clearly.
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Rarely do biblical texts preach themselves quite so clearly.
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
Sunday Musings
"You fool!" Who's the real fool in the story?
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August 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Let me share a true story.
Fernand got up every morning and went to work in the forest as a forester for a few hours. But that was not his profession. He was a parish priest. All he earned as a forester he used to help the poor in his parish, that's why he worked in the forest.
Hardly anyone knew...
Fernand got up every morning and went to work in the forest as a forester for a few hours. But that was not his profession. He was a parish priest. All he earned as a forester he used to help the poor in his parish, that's why he worked in the forest.
Hardly anyone knew...
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"One of the reasons the epidemic of violence against women is so unacknowledged is because cases like these are talked about individually, and often treated as though they are shocking aberrations rather than part of a pervasive pattern that operates at all levels of society."
The problem is far bigger than Jeffrey Epstein | Rebecca Solnit
Treating the scandal as an aberration misunderstands the global epidemic of violence against women
www.theguardian.com
August 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"One of the reasons the epidemic of violence against women is so unacknowledged is because cases like these are talked about individually, and often treated as though they are shocking aberrations rather than part of a pervasive pattern that operates at all levels of society."
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In this older article, I show that some women in the New Testament functioned in the Ephesians 4:11 ministries of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher.
margmowczko.com/new-testamen...
margmowczko.com/new-testamen...
margmowczko.com
August 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
In this older article, I show that some women in the New Testament functioned in the Ephesians 4:11 ministries of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher.
margmowczko.com/new-testamen...
margmowczko.com/new-testamen...
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🚨 Ken Paxton wants Dems arrested for refusing to help rig an election.
That’s rich coming from a guy indicted on three felony counts of securities fraud, accused by his top deputies of bribery, abuse of office, while allegedly using burner phones, secret emails & fake names to dodge accountability.
That’s rich coming from a guy indicted on three felony counts of securities fraud, accused by his top deputies of bribery, abuse of office, while allegedly using burner phones, secret emails & fake names to dodge accountability.
August 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM
🚨 Ken Paxton wants Dems arrested for refusing to help rig an election.
That’s rich coming from a guy indicted on three felony counts of securities fraud, accused by his top deputies of bribery, abuse of office, while allegedly using burner phones, secret emails & fake names to dodge accountability.
That’s rich coming from a guy indicted on three felony counts of securities fraud, accused by his top deputies of bribery, abuse of office, while allegedly using burner phones, secret emails & fake names to dodge accountability.