Tim and Amie Van Liew
@tim-amievanliew.bsky.social
We are friends, parents, and on mission to serve in our respective fields to improve others' lives.
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I signed up for Pete's substack and you can too... if he's getting to work, let's follow! petebuttigieg.substack.com?r=39ckmm&utm...
I’m looking forward to joining @josholds.bsky.social as we spend a Year on the Mountaintop working through Jesus’s teachings in Matthew called The Sermon on the Mount. Follow him to join us!
In just over one month, I'll be releasing Year on the Mountaintop - a 52-week journey through the progressive, inclusive message of Jesus as revealed in the Sermon on the Mount. This is a COMPLETELY FREE social media experience that you'll be able to take part in wherever you commune online.
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I’m looking forward to joining @josholds.bsky.social as we spend a Year on the Mountaintop working through Jesus’s teachings in Matthew called The Sermon on the Mount. Follow him to join us!
One of the first requests from our teen upon bringing home a puppy this past summer was a skeleton hoodie so they could be Halloween twins! I’m not sure the dog’s impressed.
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
One of the first requests from our teen upon bringing home a puppy this past summer was a skeleton hoodie so they could be Halloween twins! I’m not sure the dog’s impressed.
What a concise summary of our current climate and the primary themes of @johnfugelsang.bsky.social ‘s book!
The top three things Jesus was on about were feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the stranger. Rich men have convinced so-called Christians to starve the hungry, gut health care, and deport the stranger to enrich themselves. It’s astoundingly anti-Christ.
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
What a concise summary of our current climate and the primary themes of @johnfugelsang.bsky.social ‘s book!
Recently discovered “Legends of the North Cascades” by Jonathan Evison at my local library. Weaving a story that blends the lives of ancient ice age humans with modern day inhabitants of a wilderness cave, this book explores tragedy and a willingness to survive. #BookSky
October 27, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Recently discovered “Legends of the North Cascades” by Jonathan Evison at my local library. Weaving a story that blends the lives of ancient ice age humans with modern day inhabitants of a wilderness cave, this book explores tragedy and a willingness to survive. #BookSky
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Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.
These people have found their health care at the center of a shutdown showdown
Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit
www.usatoday.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.
I love the messaging I’m hearing from young Democrats. Love your neighbors - all of them. Texas, this is an exciting counterbalance to other messaging we are hearing from your state!
I’m running for the U.S. Senate.
Billionaires have taken over Texas and taken over America — but together, we can take power back for working people.
youtube.com/shorts/IpO0S...
Billionaires have taken over Texas and taken over America — but together, we can take power back for working people.
youtube.com/shorts/IpO0S...
I’m running for the U.S. Senate
YouTube video by James Talarico
youtube.com
September 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I love the messaging I’m hearing from young Democrats. Love your neighbors - all of them. Texas, this is an exciting counterbalance to other messaging we are hearing from your state!
This. I follow Christ. Peace, Love and Truth that sets Free.
September 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This. I follow Christ. Peace, Love and Truth that sets Free.
Leaning this way… my honest first reaction was, “I’m not glad it happened this way, but I am glad that voice is no longer speaking.” historycanthide.substack.com/p/thousands-...
Thousands of Gen Z’ers Don't "Feel Bad" About Charlie Kirk's Murder. Here’s Why.
The online reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination reveals a generational (and partisan) disconnect on issues of gun violence, systemic injustice, and the nature of political hatred.
historycanthide.substack.com
September 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Leaning this way… my honest first reaction was, “I’m not glad it happened this way, but I am glad that voice is no longer speaking.” historycanthide.substack.com/p/thousands-...
Odd feelings upon seeing a ‘blood moon’ over Seattle tonight…
September 4, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Odd feelings upon seeing a ‘blood moon’ over Seattle tonight…
Love this! Thanks @governorferguson.bsky.social for working to protect our health!
Governor Newsom @governor.ca.gov, Governor Kotek, and I launched a new West Coast Health Alliance today to ensure residents remain protected by science, not politics.
The Trump Administration has undermined the independence of the CDC and dismantled its vaccine panel.
The Trump Administration has undermined the independence of the CDC and dismantled its vaccine panel.
September 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Love this! Thanks @governorferguson.bsky.social for working to protect our health!
First day of her last year of Middle School!
September 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
First day of her last year of Middle School!
If you enjoy…
Weekends
Safe working conditions
Retirement benefits
Paid vacations
Breaks at work
Sick leave
Paid holidays
… then you’re part of the labor movement. Happy Labor Day.
Weekends
Safe working conditions
Retirement benefits
Paid vacations
Breaks at work
Sick leave
Paid holidays
… then you’re part of the labor movement. Happy Labor Day.
September 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
On #LaborDay, we recognize the workers who make so much of our everyday lives possible. And every day, we should have American workers' back by supporting their organized efforts to secure higher wages, good benefits, and safe & dignified workplaces.
September 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Returning from a few days off the grid, camping with our family. End of Summer trip including Paddleboarding, hiking, and time together was a success!
August 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Returning from a few days off the grid, camping with our family. End of Summer trip including Paddleboarding, hiking, and time together was a success!
Celebrated our anniversary this weekend with Zuppa Fredda and Burrata!
August 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Celebrated our anniversary this weekend with Zuppa Fredda and Burrata!
Today’s Action from Seattle Indivisible:
Send a Letter asking the City Council to Vote Yes on Shield Seattle.
actionnetwork.org/letters/shie...
Send a Letter asking the City Council to Vote Yes on Shield Seattle.
actionnetwork.org/letters/shie...
Shield Seattle From Local & Federal Cuts to Human Services
Urge your City Councilmembers to Shield Seattle From Local & Federal Cuts to Human Services
actionnetwork.org
July 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today’s Action from Seattle Indivisible:
Send a Letter asking the City Council to Vote Yes on Shield Seattle.
actionnetwork.org/letters/shie...
Send a Letter asking the City Council to Vote Yes on Shield Seattle.
actionnetwork.org/letters/shie...
“From what I’ve seen, America needs a hillbilly rhapsody (enthusiasm for a vision of the good life) to celebrate the vision of poor white people who are refusing the old myths of division to join hands with the people they’ve been pitted against and reconstruct America.” Rev. William J. Barber, Jr.
July 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“From what I’ve seen, America needs a hillbilly rhapsody (enthusiasm for a vision of the good life) to celebrate the vision of poor white people who are refusing the old myths of division to join hands with the people they’ve been pitted against and reconstruct America.” Rev. William J. Barber, Jr.
William J Barber II wrote in his book “White Poverty”: “My prayer since 2016 has been that all of the movements that have risen up in response to injustice in America would flow together into something larger than any of us could plan or imagine. If people fighting for a living wage could link up…1/
July 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
William J Barber II wrote in his book “White Poverty”: “My prayer since 2016 has been that all of the movements that have risen up in response to injustice in America would flow together into something larger than any of us could plan or imagine. If people fighting for a living wage could link up…1/
“I must remind you that starving a child is violence. Neglecting school children is violence. Punishing a mother and her family is violence. Discrimination against the working man is violence. Ghetto housing is violence. Ignoring medical need is violence. Contempt for poverty is violence.” 1/
July 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“I must remind you that starving a child is violence. Neglecting school children is violence. Punishing a mother and her family is violence. Discrimination against the working man is violence. Ghetto housing is violence. Ignoring medical need is violence. Contempt for poverty is violence.” 1/
Had the pleasure of watching Massy Ferguson band close out the West Seattle Street Festival yesterday! It was a great show (so hot!) and made even better when I got to briefly catch up with Ethan (pictured) afterward! We went to school together in the 90s!
July 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Had the pleasure of watching Massy Ferguson band close out the West Seattle Street Festival yesterday! It was a great show (so hot!) and made even better when I got to briefly catch up with Ethan (pictured) afterward! We went to school together in the 90s!
The View from the Ditch is such a different perspective than the self-righteous stance of those claiming the role of Good Samaritan. When I need help, do I really care who gives it? So good! @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
This Sermon turns convention on its head. Preachers take note. Sunday Musings from @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
Sunday Musings
We're not always the Samaritan. Right now, we're in the ditch.
open.substack.com
July 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The View from the Ditch is such a different perspective than the self-righteous stance of those claiming the role of Good Samaritan. When I need help, do I really care who gives it? So good! @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
“Screech!” came the calls of a juvenile Great Horned Owl as it moved from tree to tree around our campsite at Deception Pass State Park earlier this week. Very cool to see and hear!
July 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
“Screech!” came the calls of a juvenile Great Horned Owl as it moved from tree to tree around our campsite at Deception Pass State Park earlier this week. Very cool to see and hear!
Dropping Bombs? Not the ones I’d prefer on Independence Day… youtube.com/watch?v=d-FL...
Trump Dropping Bombs For Peace! - Trevor Noah
YouTube video by Trevor Noah
youtube.com
July 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Dropping Bombs? Not the ones I’d prefer on Independence Day… youtube.com/watch?v=d-FL...