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2024-10-24 13:00:57

I watched my daughter’s ballet class yesterday and was really struck by the beauty and discipline. There’s something to be written about ballet’s connection to virtue and Christian holiness.

2024-10-11 11:08:12

Gendered Worlds: Our Need for Belonging and Usefulness
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2024-10-06 02:21:11

This, my friends, is why you don’t let politicians select Bibles. No Bible includes the American founding documents. The Bible can — but shouldn’t — be printed along side those documents. And it can — God have mercy — be bound together with those documents. But, it never contains them. — Religion Clause: O... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/10/05/this-my-friends.html

2024-09-16 12:19:31

The Most Extraordinary Thing in the World: The Natural Family
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2024-08-17 16:41:12

I feel a way about AI. Not loving how it can take jobs away and how it could destroy art. But… it’s pretty cool that I can have my own walk-out music when I teach the kids German. youtu.be/whFmpPkV_…
https://youtu.be/whFmpPkV_iE?feature=shared

2024-08-12 16:13:36

endler.dev/2024/the-…
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2024-08-12 11:56:51

Taught the boy how to start a grill.
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2024-08-11 15:25:05

It’s about to get lit this morning at Mass. 🔥 We’re singing one of my top three hymns!
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2024-08-09 00:59:15

The Real Reason Behind the Olympic Controversy in Women’s Boxing — The Symbolic World
https://overcast.fm/+AAwoHheW1Go

2024-08-07 17:45:48

Watching Windows people use macOS is wild. Literally every window is used maximized. Such a different way of doing things from someone raised on a Macintosh!

2024-08-01 18:36:51

Nearly two weeks in to my new goal of walking 10k steps each day on the under desk treadmill. Simple change and I’m already feeling the benefits. Great to get exercises in while working. 🚶‍♂️

2024-08-01 17:39:31

Currently reading: Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780062074003

2024-08-01 03:08:56

Finished reading: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780593655030

2024-07-31 21:53:47

Friends, let’s remember not to lose our minds this election season. Sin is real. Politics affects us all. But, Jesus is Lord. He reigns even now. None of this is as important as people want us to believe. 🇺🇸

2024-07-31 14:31:22

Some good ol' Anglican holiness in the collect this week.
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2024-07-29 12:58:42

Digital minimalism appeals to me, but I worry about how I’d interact in SmartPhone-requiring Nashville. Could I pay for parking? Could I open digital menus? Without iOS & Android could I fly with a digital ticket? How would I get into an NSC game? These are my worries.

2024-07-29 12:56:55

The Daylight DC1 paired with a minimalist phone are looking more and more appealing to me. I’m realizing, however, that iMessage and Photos.app have their hold on me. Can I truly disconnect from desktop iMessage with wife & family? What is the value of the photos I’d miss?
https://daylightcomputer.com

2024-07-28 02:13:03

I’m only two chapters in, but I’m feeling validated about how we’ve handled technology and screen time in our home. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780593655030

2024-07-28 01:32:54

Just finished watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Wow. Some odd bits at the front, but the lighting of the torch and Celine Dion were incredibly moving. Well done, France. 🇫🇷

2024-07-24 18:57:12

Oh boy. The mainline just doesn’t know when to stop, do they? — Is There Room in the Church for Polyamorous Priests?
https://livingchurch.org/news/news-episcopal-church/is-there-room-in-the-church-for-polyamorous-priests/

2024-07-24 12:03:26

An interesting read on how downtown Nashville became such a party. — nashvillebanner.com/2024/07/2…
https://nashvillebanner.com/2024/07/22/nashville-party-destination-effects/?utm_medium=email

2024-07-23 11:25:37

Currently reading: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780593655030

2024-07-23 11:14:37

I felt a little guilty starting a new book last night when quite a few others remain unfinished. But, then I remembered that I’m a grown man and can start a new book if I want to. It was a refreshing thirty minutes of reading before bed and I’m thankful for it.

2024-07-22 12:10:06

This type of behavior by companies makes me mad. Double the price just because of different packaging shouldn’t be a thing. — This Coppertone Sunscreen Is Not So Special
https://www.mouseprint.org/2024/07/22/this-coppertone-sunscreen-is-not-so-special/

2024-07-21 15:20:20

I still can’t imagine a scenario where I’d play music like this during the Divine Service, but it’s a fun way to keep up my German while worshipping God.
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2024-07-21 13:12:10

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2024-07-19 17:33:22

I’m so thankful God found me when He did. I would 100% have gone deep and ended up in LDS leadership. This could have been my story. www.youtube.com/live/Ls0f…
https://www.youtube.com/live/Ls0fl_4qIH0?feature=shared

2024-07-17 02:06:59

Something I’ve very much been thinking on. How to reach these young men and provide them community in the Church. — From Isolation to Violence: when the boy crisis fires an AR-15
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2024-07-14 13:13:51

Jesus is Lord. — God is sovereign over all creation and all time. He’s already written the victory over evil. Resting in God’s peace and living within His will is our task. Trusting in God’s faithfulness and love, knowing it’s not up to us, is indeed Good News!

2024-07-05 21:13:12

July 4th steak grill was an amazing success!
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2024-07-02 23:59:09

Inside baseball here, but I’m a little surprised C4SO is going to elect a successor to +Hunter. I guess I just always assumed C4SO was an early effort at church planting that would eventually fade away as our regional(ish) dioceses got up and running.

2024-06-30 14:39:38

Because I know all y’all come to me for your MLS hot takes. My observation of the NSC/Miami game.
It would appear that Miami thinks their team is named “Messi.” If I were a player on that team, I’d be a little annoyed. ⚽️

2024-06-27 15:58:08

Every time I’m discouraged about church politics in the ACNA I check in on TEC and the UMC.
Let us not forget where we’ve been and what’s been accomplished. Semper reformanda, listen to the Spirit, etc., etc.
But, instead of debating women’s ordination we could be debating the Nicene Creed or polyamory. ... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/06/27/every-time-im.html

2024-06-27 15:30:49

Got the Ignatius Press study Bible on a whim. I’ve only had it a little bit, but I’ve been very impressed with it.
https://catholic-study-bible.com

2024-06-26 20:15:11

Now this is what I like to see on a conference registration form!
https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5651/2024/df34496d7e.png https://www.redeemerchattanooga.org/formed-2024

2024-06-26 01:20:54

It was a weird COVID-tide delivery. I can’t believe Virginia’s been here for four years! Our family wouldn’t be complete without her. Happy Birthday little Gooseberry! 💚
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2024-06-24 15:16:43

This was a helpful episode. I trust the Holy Spirit and our bishops. I will pray for ++Wood and our province. — #209: Stand Firm Reacts: Steve Wood Elected Archbishop
https://overcast.fm/+hNQSMxIdM

2024-06-20 15:30:14

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2024-06-19 02:04:25

Beware Social Myths: Why Memes Offer Symbol Over Substance in the Culture Wars
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/beware-social-myths/

2024-06-11 23:27:02

Curious: Anyone have recommendations for a book geared towards Western Christians (Anglicans, Lutherans, Romans) that faithfully explains the nuances of Eastern Orthodox theology?

2024-06-11 21:01:21

readwise.io/reader/sh…
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2024-06-11 17:58:59

"“Through the ongoing, dynamic relationship people have with God’s Holy Spirit, salvation and the Christian life should be thought of in more dynamic, relational ways, rather than static, irresistible ways that consider salvation a mere legal transaction and not as important as renewed fellowship with God.” (Don Thorsen, Calvin vs. Wesley)"

2024-06-06 20:09:14

I decided to give Readwise Reader a try. Pricey, but I’ve been curiousious for a while. Thus far, it’s promising to have everything in one place on my Onyx Boox. We shall seee after I have a few reading sessions.

2024-06-06 13:18:24

So, who has read-it-later services they recommend? — Requirements are a Firefox plug-in, iOS app, & Android app.

2024-06-06 13:16:27

Looks like I’m in the market for a new read-it-later service. I don’t appreciate being forced into celebrating “Pride.” — What would the reactions be if a Jewish, Islamic, or Christian organization changed their app icon to celebrate something?
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2024-06-02 13:33:15

"Forever Elsewhere" https://newsletter.oalannoble.com/p/forever-elsewhere

2024-06-02 13:32:59

Why Are Pants So Big (Again)? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/03/magazine/big-pants-style.html

2024-06-01 15:40:15

"A very wicked answer; for though to let loose the bridle to lusts, while our opinions are against such things, is bad; yet, to sin, and plead a toleration so to do, is worse. The Pilgrim’s Progress"

2024-06-01 14:37:13

I love the idea of a common place notebook, but I just at can’t figure out the mechanics of it. I don’t read at a table and I can’t imagine pulling out my notebook in bed and attempting to jot down a quote without it being a pain.

2024-05-31 03:39:52

The End of Travel Sports https://kuyperian.com/the-end-of-travel-sports/

2024-05-30 21:44:48

Currently reading: The Four Cardinal Virtues by Josef Pieper 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780268089894

2024-05-30 03:14:50

Finished reading: Unmasking Male Depression by Archibald D. Hart 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9781418519230

2024-05-27 15:42:10

Currently reading: Unmasking Male Depression by Archibald D. Hart 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9781418519230

2024-05-27 02:17:29

Finished reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883

2024-05-23 15:33:51

Regarding the ACNA Drama of Late https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/05/23/regarding-the-acna.html

2024-05-18 12:14:44

Currently reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚 — New books arriving Monday, so I’m powering through. 1/2 way through part two. Still some good bits, but hidden in a slough of tedious reading.
https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883

2024-05-12 14:20:38

"Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."
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2024-05-09 15:04:05

Going out on a limb here, but do I know anyone who has/knows of affordable housing in Nashville? — I’ve got two Christians with full time jobs living on the streets. Can’t find vacancy at around $850 anywhere!

2024-05-07 23:20:24

Cicada Invasion 2024
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2024-05-05 13:50:34

"Sealed with Christ’s body in their baptism, they are sealed to us, and we are one body.
The people we are serving on our streets are very members of our own church, very members of the eternal Kingdom of God, and it is our duty to love them, to support them, and to be with them.
Truly, if they are not at His table, we are not celebrating His holy meal."
— The Roots & Vision of CoA
https://christouranchor.org/2024/05/04/the-roots-vision.html

2024-05-05 13:44:18

"The people we are serving are not just the poor. In their baptism, they are our poor. They are His poor."
— The Roots & Vision of CoA
https://christouranchor.org/2024/05/04/the-roots-vision.html

2024-05-03 19:31:59

I pray that the Anglican provinces of Africa are listening and make haste to provide episcopal oversight to these faithful Christians. — General Conference Did Not Listen to Us
https://juicyecumenism.com/2024/05/03/african-methodists-general-conference/

2024-05-03 14:07:49

The UMC allowing deacons to preside at the Holy Table is just nuts. Far outside the apostolic witness. — Then again, I guess they’ve already dropped any concern for the tradition, so YOLO.

2024-04-29 02:40:53

Currently reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚 — Finished part 1. A few good quotes, but last half was a struggle. Not looking forward to part 2…
https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883

2024-04-23 13:57:23

Deutsche: Eine Frage. Ich hab’s bemerkt auf YouTube dass Leute mehr und mehr ins Publikum “Du” statt “Sie” benutzen. Ist das in die letzte Jahrzehnte verändert?

2024-04-22 14:49:22

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2024-04-20 16:58:41

Currently reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚 — Started strong, but I’m half way and really struggling now. Starting to get repetitive. Going to power through, though.
https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883

2024-04-19 23:33:54

Garden sorted. A ring of strong herbs (chives, mint, and cilantro) in an attempt to keep squirrels at bay. — Also, we love those herbs so win/win.
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2024-04-19 19:23:20

Got a shortlist of what I need for the garden. Excited to get planting!
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2024-04-17 12:06:27

Finished reading: Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780241381830

2024-04-14 23:03:37

Linux ElitismAgain https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/04/14/linux-elitismagain.html

2024-04-12 11:14:57

"Order my steps in thy word, and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me. Ps 119:133"

2024-04-11 20:28:32

"This Talkative is not aware of; he thinks that hearing and saying will make a good Christian, and thus he deceiveth his own soul. Hearing is but as the sowing of the seed; talking is not sufficient to prove that fruit is indeed in the heart and life; and let us assure ourselves, that at the day of doom men shall be judged according to their fruits. It will not be said then, Did you believe? but, Were you doers, or talkers only? and accordingly shall they be judged."
The Pilgrim’s Progress

2024-04-11 15:15:37

Currently reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780369405883

2024-04-11 15:09:17

Virgin & the Holy Child and Charles Wesley. This is how we roll in the Arnold home: Reformed, Catholic, and Methodist. — The full expression of English Christianity.
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2024-04-08 16:56:49

If you’ve got children, you should get this book and read it to them every few months. It’s a great, age-appropriate, and approachable way to casually talk about safety with smaller children.
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2024-04-08 12:35:03

Currently reading: Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos 📚— Just finished chapter 4. Such an odd and wonderful book! I’m not entirely certain what all is going on, but I have deep sympathy for the priest and relate to his struggles among his village.
https://micro.blog/books/9780241381830

2024-04-03 14:13:08

"We who no longer thirst, should not forget the hungry."
Remember Your Baptism
https://www.marmanold.com/sermon/remember-your-baptism/

2024-03-31 12:42:48

"Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once, but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Rom 6:9-11"
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2024-03-24 12:42:41

"Truly this was the Son of God."

2024-03-11 23:54:17

Currently reading: Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780241381830

2024-03-10 14:35:03

It’s often easy online the feel “less than” because you don’t read enough theology. I found this quote from The Diary of a Country Priest encouraging. — Eat of theology, yes, but do not feast while others starve.
"Jesus saith unto him, “Feed my sheep.”"
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2024-02-28 18:31:06

Currently reading: Acts (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible) by Jaroslav Pelikan 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9781441201799

2024-02-28 12:02:46

Finished reading: Lex Operandi, Lex Credendi: Dorothy L. Sayers’s Theology of Work by Christine Pennylegion 📚
https://micro.blog/books/B0BSLX1B5S

2024-02-13 18:31:56

Doing things a day early here because tomorrow, we fast!
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2024-02-12 14:37:03

It’s super interesting what’s still possible on an N64. Amazing what maths and long study can achieve. People are pretty cool. youtu.be/xwls5SpNn…
https://youtu.be/xwls5SpNn1s?feature=shared

2024-02-08 17:00:33

Moving to a paper calendar and task list has been a game changer for me. I’ve never been this on top of my life and so clear on what needs to be done.
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2024-02-07 12:59:05

"As a child of God, each person is entitled to enjoy the goodness of the Creator’s world, but is also charged with the responsibility to cultivate it to bring forth God’s good gifts. For many poor people, the good intentions of the affluent have robbed them of the privileges that are their birthright and frustrated their attempts to take responsibility in the Father’s good creation."
Why Economic Freedom & Opportunity Ease Poverty
https://tifwe.org/why-economic-freedom-opportunity-ease-poverty/

2024-02-07 12:57:26

"The challenge, however, is to wed this compassion to action that works. The poor don’t need what they often receive from the affluent: secondhand clothes, free Thanksgiving meals and taxpayer-funded government aid. The poor, whether in the developed or developing world, need opportunity. They need the freedom to address their own poverty in their own context."
Why Economic Freedom & Opportunity Ease Poverty
https://tifwe.org/why-economic-freedom-opportunity-ease-poverty/

2024-02-06 20:27:24

Currently reading: Lex Operandi, Lex Credendi: Dorothy L. Sayers’s Theology of Work by Christine Pennylegion 📚
https://micro.blog/books/B0BSLX1B5S

2024-02-06 01:32:31

I’m “really enjoying this playlist” years old. 🇫🇷 🥖⚜️🍷
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2024-02-03 17:19:17

So, curious, how many other ministries or parishes are using the 2019 TLE? Am I the only one?
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2024-02-02 19:45:09

Not a bad list of Bible recommendations. overcast.fm/+RJPMqBsK…
https://overcast.fm/+RJPMqBsKA

2024-02-01 16:45:18

Finished reading: 1 Peter by Wayne A. Grudem 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780830899364

2024-01-31 18:24:08

My absolute favorite subject at our homeschool co-op is cooking. I love “reviewing” our children’s work. 👨‍🍳
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2024-01-29 15:12:39

There is no greater joy as a priest than seeing God do a powerful work in the life of a parishioner. — God has prepared a feast of joy and happiness for his laborers. It is to our own detriment if we chose to sit in our busyness. In the fields of His harvest there is great joy!

2024-01-29 13:05:28

Finished reading: War In Heaven by Charles Williams 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9781787200463

2024-01-25 15:45:57

Anyone a member of Forward in Faith NA? I’d love to know more, but on face value this seems like something to join and support. www.fifna.org
https://www.fifna.org

2024-01-24 15:01:55

Current Bible & Prayer Book Stack:
Personal Devotion: BCP 1662 IE
Public Worship: BCP 2019 TLE
Compact Bible: Oxford RSV Catholic Edition
Study Bible: Oxford RSV Study Bible
https://www.ivpress.com/pages/content/book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-free-resources-faq https://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/index.php/downloads-traditional/ https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-revised-standard-version-catholic-bible-9780195288568?lang=en&cc=us https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-new-oxford-annotated-bible-with-the-apocrypha-revised-standard-version-expanded-ed-9780195283358?q=The%20annotated%20bible&lang=en&cc=us

2024-01-22 20:46:31

Currently reading: War In Heaven by Charles Williams 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9781787200463