I love this video Kid finds out on Christmas morning that his foster family is adopting him I'm always in awe of the families that adopt. It's one of the most inspiring and selfless acts a person can make. Put aside all of the daily gripes and divisions in our society (for

. The great downward spiral of the world continues unabated. Nothing has changed except for technology. There was a beginning & there'll be an end. But God's Word is eternal. He will have the last say in it all. There's a lot to think about. But nothing to worry about.

It’s a good day to pray for the President and other US & global leaders. For Christians, that’s a “first of all” responsibility we share together every day, but given the moment and all it entails, it is pressing matter. Let us pray.

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blog out my transgression. Psalm 51:1

Long before the Incarnation, the Flintstones were already celebrating Christmas. That's real faith. 'These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar... they were strangers and exiles on the earth.'

Money can't buy blessings like this! A family that plays together, stays together. Family is the greatest blessing of all.

Christians: if your favorite political party causes you to not love your neighbor or enemy, your party is standing between you and Jesus.

On to Loeb Give-away IV: Homer's Iliad & Odyssey, Hesiod & the Homeric Hymns, Cicero on the gods, Catullus & Tibullus on love and loss, Ovid lustily on the same (sometimes roleplaying as famous women), and Marcus Aurelius' tutor on all sorts. Just RT this before draw on 11 July!

Fear not, beloved. God is still in control.

I am humbly asking for some help from my Xwitter mutuals. We are nearing the date of the Being Lutheran Conference, and our registration numbers are surprisingly low. I have attached a screenshot of an appeal I made on FB. Please consider reading and sharing. (1/2)

Them: the world is mocking us. Me: Like Christ has said they would. Them: We need to make them stop. Me: "They know not what they do." That's what Jesus said when he was mocked. Them: We need to stand up or Christianity will perish. Me: God will preserve his church. Them: But

My controversial take is that culture wars are opposed to a missions mindset. It trains you to be suspicious of and opposed to your neighbor instead of praying for and serving your neighbor. Anyway, I see this ramping up of culture wars every election year. It usually involves a

winning an argument on social media is the same as being rich in monopoly.

🏠 Jesus prepares a place for us.

ELECTION REMINDER: Your vote is not a plumb-line for your faith. And you’re free to not judge people by that same simple truth. Vote however you want. Or don’t.

Trust not in rulers; they are but mortal; Earthborn they are and soon decay. Vain are their counsels at life’s last portal, When the dark grave engulfs its prey. Since mortals can no help afford, Place all your trust in Christ, our Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia! LSB, #797

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GOOD NEWS ALERT! Man who lost home in the Palisades Fire discovers his dog 'Oreo' is ALIVE after spending 5 nights in the rubble