Mike
@mikeestrada.bsky.social
Marine Veteran, Chicago resident, and proud dad to German Shepherd 🐾
Christianity is not primarily about self-improvement. It is not just a place to get some inspiration and guidance for life. It is a message that you need to be saved by, not by what you can do, rather by what Christ has done.
December 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Christianity is not primarily about self-improvement. It is not just a place to get some inspiration and guidance for life. It is a message that you need to be saved by, not by what you can do, rather by what Christ has done.
Psalm 34:18 ESV
[18] The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
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[18] The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
bible.com/bible/59/psa...
Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit. | English Standard Version 2025 (ESV) | Download The Bible App Now
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Psalm 34:18 ESV
[18] The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
bible.com/bible/59/psa...
[18] The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
bible.com/bible/59/psa...
Took photo earlier of Steel, a black German Shepherd from the neighborhood.
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Took photo earlier of Steel, a black German Shepherd from the neighborhood.
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By the night of Nov. 20, the U.S. rifle companies alone had lost more than 40% of their strength.
How the Battle of Hurtgen Forest became one of the biggest US losses
By the night of Nov. 20, the U.S. rifle companies alone had lost more than 40% of their strength.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
By the night of Nov. 20, the U.S. rifle companies alone had lost more than 40% of their strength.
Analytical skills are the cornerstone of effective problem-solving, enabling you to evaluate and resolve issues accurately.
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Analytical skills are the cornerstone of effective problem-solving, enabling you to evaluate and resolve issues accurately.
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All four episodes are set to air on the service’s 250th birthday on Nov. 10.
Netflix drops trailer for upcoming ‘Marines’ documentary
All four episodes are set to air on the service’s 250th birthday on Nov. 10.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
All four episodes are set to air on the service’s 250th birthday on Nov. 10.
The transition from task-forced management to .people-centered leadership requires a fundamental shift in how you view your role?
September 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The transition from task-forced management to .people-centered leadership requires a fundamental shift in how you view your role?
Aligning problem identification with organizational goals is crucial for strategic coherence. Problems do not exist in isolation; they are part of a broader context that includes an organization's mission and objectives.
September 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Aligning problem identification with organizational goals is crucial for strategic coherence. Problems do not exist in isolation; they are part of a broader context that includes an organization's mission and objectives.
To define a problem precisely, one must feel delve into its core, peeling back layers of complexity to reveal the underlying issue.
September 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
To define a problem precisely, one must feel delve into its core, peeling back layers of complexity to reveal the underlying issue.
Strategic problem-solving is a catalyst for innovation and efficiency, capable of transforming organizations and individuals alike.
September 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Strategic problem-solving is a catalyst for innovation and efficiency, capable of transforming organizations and individuals alike.
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Pfc. David Gonzales saved his squad mates one by one.
Soldier sacrificed to save troops from being buried alive in WWII
Pfc. David Gonzales saved his squad mates one by one.
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September 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Pfc. David Gonzales saved his squad mates one by one.
September 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
#OTD 6 September 1983: Two Marines were killed and two were wounded when rockets hit their compound in Beirut, Lebanon. Heavy fighting continued for the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit peacekeeping force in the area near their positions around the Beirut International Airport.
September 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#OTD 6 September 1983: Two Marines were killed and two were wounded when rockets hit their compound in Beirut, Lebanon. Heavy fighting continued for the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit peacekeeping force in the area near their positions around the Beirut International Airport.
What happens when Christians who have been deeply influenced by the world attempt to proclaim the gospel in a society bent upon denying God His place as Sovereign, Creator, and Judge?
August 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What happens when Christians who have been deeply influenced by the world attempt to proclaim the gospel in a society bent upon denying God His place as Sovereign, Creator, and Judge?
Thought leadership isn't confined to boardrooms or conferences. It ripples through communities, driving transformation on both local and global scales.
August 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Thought leadership isn't confined to boardrooms or conferences. It ripples through communities, driving transformation on both local and global scales.
Difference in function does not indicate inferiority of nature.
August 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Difference in function does not indicate inferiority of nature.
Logical reasoning is the backbone of effective communication. However, sometimes arguments, intentionally or unintentionally, contain deceptive errors. These are known as fallacies - misleading arguments that seem valid but are flawed upon closer examination.
July 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Logical reasoning is the backbone of effective communication. However, sometimes arguments, intentionally or unintentionally, contain deceptive errors. These are known as fallacies - misleading arguments that seem valid but are flawed upon closer examination.
Confirmation bias is a psychological trap where you gravitate towards information that aligns with your existing beliefs, and conversely, dismiss or undervalue opposing viewpoints. In the context of listening, this means you might only hear what you want to, rather than what's being said.
July 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Confirmation bias is a psychological trap where you gravitate towards information that aligns with your existing beliefs, and conversely, dismiss or undervalue opposing viewpoints. In the context of listening, this means you might only hear what you want to, rather than what's being said.
In a world of relentless information flow, listening has become both an art and a challenge.
July 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
In a world of relentless information flow, listening has become both an art and a challenge.
When faced with a problem or situation, ask yourself "Why?" five times in a succession.
July 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
When faced with a problem or situation, ask yourself "Why?" five times in a succession.
While self-confidence is commendable, arrogance is a barrier. It blinds people to thier own shortcomings and closes them off from other viewpoints.
July 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
While self-confidence is commendable, arrogance is a barrier. It blinds people to thier own shortcomings and closes them off from other viewpoints.
God's revelation is a gift to His people, and we are free to delve as deeply as we desire into its eternal truths. But we can never allow pride and arrogance to cause us to think we can "put God in a box" and remove from Him the supremacy that is His.
July 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
God's revelation is a gift to His people, and we are free to delve as deeply as we desire into its eternal truths. But we can never allow pride and arrogance to cause us to think we can "put God in a box" and remove from Him the supremacy that is His.
Stress can muddle one's ability to think clearly, making rational decision-making a challenge.
July 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Stress can muddle one's ability to think clearly, making rational decision-making a challenge.
250 years of American freedom 🇺🇲
July 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
250 years of American freedom 🇺🇲