One of my favorite preachers and leaders on the planet, ⁦Kyle Idleman⁩ - love this conversation we got to have with him! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eag…

Gotta love the 5’10” 185 pound 12 year olds hitting absolute bombs… 😂 #llws

I’m all in on Rings of Power.

Player A: .283/.351/.572, 33 HR, 74 RBI Player B: .270/.361/.538, 32 HR, 85 RBI Player C: 147.1 IP, 27.1% K%-BB%, 2.20 ERA, 2.64 FIP Player D: 136 IP, 27.0% K%-BB%, 2.58 ERA, 2.54 FIP Mookie Betts is Player A. Shane McClanahan is Player C. Shohei Ohtani is Players B and D.

“The church advances through the sacrificial gifts of many, not the public gifts of a few.” Jon Tyson

In burnout cultures, people are judged by the sacrifices they make. Hobbies, vacations, and even family time are viewed as distractions to penalize. In healthy cultures, people are judged by the commitments they keep. Interests outside work are seen as passions to celebrate.

I’m concerned with Minnesotans desire to be done with these “80 degree days.” It’s like we genuinely forget what the next 6 months will be like… why the rush?!

I received two hand written encouraging notes from people in our church today. I can’t even begin to tell you how much those lift the spirits of sometimes weary pastors like me. Encouragement (for anyone) has a long shelf-life!

Blake Eckerle having a lot of success with our national partner Spects National Baseball Club as they keep rolling at the Perfect Game Florida World Chanpuonships

I’ve always been a nerd. And I’m a sucker for GREAT story. That being said, I’m LOVING both Andor AND Rings of Power as incredible television series and can’t wait for each episode to roll out.

I actually really do appreciate people knocking on doors to campaign. However it feels like we have 1-2 people EVERY day. Can I put up a sign that says: Already voted? Which is true?! Then they wouldn’t knock?! Help!

Simply Money, Rich Life by Bob Lotich => Fantastic. Great read before turning over the new year. Bob Lotich (SeedTime Money) #simplemoneyrichlife

Dying. adamweber the sexy skinny jeans wearing pastor. How I always thought of you. Glad you enjoyed this letter from me(?).

Before we spend any energy on what we do as leaders, we really need to spend some time on who we are as leaders. Especially when we are not the ones in charge.

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐞 | 𝐂/𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐋 Blake Eckerle HS: White Bear Lake Baseball CLUB: Minnesota Icemen Baseball 🏃 7.27 💣 88.5 💪 C 75 ⏱️ 1.98 👤bit.ly/BlakeEckerle @PrepBaseball | #PBRFG23

I’m gonna give 10 random people that repost this and follow me $25,000 for fun (the $250,000 my X video made) I’ll pick the winners in 72 hours

Once you’ve read, “One second after,” a simple thing like your AT&T cell phone service being down hits different.

Your value does not depend on your performance. Your importance is not connected to your accolades. Your worth is not tied to your income. You are infinitely valuable because you are infinitely loved by the God who created you and whose image you bear.

Blake Eckerle (‘25, MN) had himself a 4-hit day in this game, here’s all 4 hits shown, including 2 doubles. Well-put together stroke. Fluid LH swing with tons of whip, good turns, extension thru it, and strength to impact. Some really quality swings today. #Utah commit

Holden Semans (‘29, MN) turns and drives this pitch to RF for a ground-rule-double. Athletic swing patterns with some natural loft to the swing. Spects National Baseball Club #WWBAWorlds PG Wisconsin and Minnesota