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I’m at the other place.

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He wouldn't let me order a take away coffee.

And I'm so glad.

Pause to Partake—a few thoughts I've shared about invitation on my Subtack, The Foundry. https://t.co/06SoDmQ6bK

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Thank u @Alanis 💛

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within homes and small groups of other believers in deeply meaningful ways.

These aren't people who should be “getting back to church.” These are people already gathering in healthy, fruitful ways.

In short—this is church, too.

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It’s good to see some of this articulated so thank you to the author for such time, thoughtfulness, and care.

Two thoughts as I read it: 1) I don’t know anyone who would identify within this broad category who would actually like to be identified as an “Umm.”

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Disoriented. Demotivated. Discouraged. Disembodied.

After two years of upheaval, @MikeDaMoore reflects on why some Christians have stopped attending Sunday services for now—and what church might look like for them in this liminal time.
https://t.co/uGorTeC2sg

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what we 'should' aspire to and house church is just a temporary fix to help us get eventually there.

On the contrary, some haven’t returned to institutionalized church because they don’t want to. They've found fellowship, teaching, worship, and ways to observe sacraments...

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[Helen Davidson @heldavidson]

Phenomenal list of things you would think were already happening

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I was so proud of Australia's response to Covid last year. Now I'm just embarrassed. @ScottMorrisonMP the grace period is over. You've had plenty of time. FIX this. Get more vaccines. 4% of a tiny population is a joke. Fix this. And solve our border issues. Time's up, sir.

[April Yamasaki @SacredPauses]

Naming our suffering doesn’t mean becoming defined by it; it means honestly acknowledging our need in the presence of Jesus. @AdrielBooker @redbudwriters https://t.co/DSdOXuUoBD

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@johnhsather Really sorry for what you’ve gone through but glad Grace Like Scarlett served you. I actually do get messages like yours from male readers, but they aren’t often public. Grief is pretty universal isn’t it? And hope is certainly universal.

Anyway, glad GLS found its way to you.

[John H. Sather @johnhsather]

"Your pain is your pain and it deserves the dignity of recognition, for that is where healing begins." @AdrielBooker

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@johnhsather Amazing. That’s so good to hear. Thanks for sharing.

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@tedcruz I endorse this stance. Please stop taking bribe money.

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Hey Mr @ScottMorrisonMP we’re done. Open our borders. It was necessary for a time but we know how to do it safely now.

Sincerely,
Half of Australia

[Frances Mao @francesmao]

For readers confused about why there are there so many Australians overseas... A key bit of context is that Australia is one of the most multicultural, ethnically diverse nations in the world. Half the population has at least one parent born overseas.

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@aahales The struggle is real.

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I redesigned my entire website, graphics, and several of my most important pages yesterday and the day before.

So yes, I’m definitely in manuscript writing mode.

#amwriting 😬

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@tanyariches I mean, it’s probably also time to organize the last five years worth of digital photos that I’ve slipped behind on.

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I can’t think of any subject this doesn’t apply to.

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@BeckyLMcCoy @StephTaitWrites @Flowermoxie These are fabulous. 😍