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Most hilarious exchange: As George Kittle is leaving the field some fans yells “I love you George Kittle!” without missing a beat George yells back “I love you random citizen!” Protect Kittle at all costs 😂

How many offensive TDs have been negated by penalties through 8 weeks? SF leads the league with 4 offensive TDs wiped out by penalties. Those lost plays have cost the 49ers nearly 14 expected points - by far the most in the NFL.

“Adoption is the highest privilege that the gospel offers: higher even than justification... To be right with God the Judge is a great thing, but to be loved and cared for by God the Father is greater.” - JI Packer

Bonhoeffer was on to something 👇🏼

And the separation problem (the 49ers have gone from #4 last season to near the bottom of the league in this particular metric) can't really be chalked up to "they don't have Aiyuk"... because it was a 2024 issue even with Aiyuk in the lineup (although he wasn't his 2023 self)

“There can be no science without virtue.” This quote was a banger. Good essay from Shane Morris: breakpoint.org/why-science-de…

What leads us to ignore experts isn't their knowledge. It's their arrogance. Evidence: Scientists are more credible when they admit what they don't know, acknowledge what they got wrong, and update their views. Trust is earned by expressing humility, not by asserting authority.

Pharisees repent of their wrongdoing, but they don't repent of the reasons for their right-doing which are just as bad.

Such a funny graphic

I know there are probably some scientific explanations. But they are *also* proof that the Lord’s Body and Blood do precisely what Jesus says they do.

The Giants LF streak officially reaches 19 Opening Days Most consecutive Opening Days starting a different player (no repeaters) at any particular position, since 1900: 2007-25 Giants LF: 19** 1937-55 Browns/O's LF: 19 2005-21 Padres LF: 17   **active streak   h/t Elias Sports Bureau

you can't have a better draft than the 49ers did if you want to improve your run defense

When we moved from out west to Michigan (Detroit area) this was one of the most shocking differences. From risk taking being the norm to risk avoidance and not standing out being the norm. Also, the church shouldn't be afraid to "take risk." Boldness should be the norm.

The Seminary community is grateful for the Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT), who are assisting in the post-storm cleanup. “We do this because we’re blessed, and we believe we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus," said Kris Schuldt, leader of the LERT team.

“All of which brings us to Neil Postman. In Amusing Ourselves to Death, Postman warned that when entertainment becomes the vehicle for public discourse, the result isn’t just distraction — it’s decay”

No brainer imo. It rains a lot in January out here. What's the point of home field advantage if, in the biggest moments, home field is suddenly a hard and unpredictable setting? x.com/Coach_Yac/stat…

This morning, Director of Recruitment Rev. Jesse Kueker brought warm greetings on behalf of Concordia Seminary at the 2025 Black Ministry Family Convocation in Dallas, Texas! This event is hosted by the Black Clergy Caucus (BCC) of the Lutheran Church. bcc-lc.org/Who-We-Are

What an amazing week in NOLA for the LCMS Youth Gathering. Here is a recap youtu.be/Is43-NXVuyI?fe…