Dave Patchin

Helping others find their way home. Realtor/Broker/Navigator/Leadership junkie. Undeserved recipient of grace. Family & community. I hate coins.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

Boring Dad Life all the way

[Jason Howerton @jason_howerton]

I assume you asked genuinely, so I’ll answer genuinely.

I live in the country, but I’m certainly part of the demographic that you might see as “boring” like this.

Here’s my Friday:

I wake to the shouts and giggles of two little boys. Get some hugs and some coffee, now it’s time to make money. At about 1pm my sons busted into my office and asked me if I’d take them to play golf. I said yes because I’ve built a life in which I can.

When we get home, I finish work. Later, we have dinner as a family (chicken fried chicken and mashed potatoes, it was 🔥). My sons ranked their days on a scale from 1-10 like we do and they said today was a “10.” Whatever high yall city folk get from “going out,” I got it from that.

Then I played basketball with my sons. We watched a little TV on the couch together. Now it’s bath time, bed time, Bible and prayers. As my oldest closed his eyes, he told me how he makes his friends pray before they eat lunch. I felt that “high” again.

Kids are asleep. So now it’s time for mom and dad to do some fun things that married people do.

This is my Friday night. And I’ll be absolutely WIPED by 10pm - it was a full day. And while it might sound insane to you right now, I wouldn’t trade places with any person on Earth.

I have what men search for all their lives; what men would sacrifice everything to have. Some have lost it chasing the things you’re suggesting I’m missing out on.

I mean this with all the love in the world. I’m not defensive. But I know with certainty, what you find rewarding will change the instant you are holding your first child in your arms. And I’m so excited for you to experience it one day. Good luck out there.

Sincerely,

A boring dad

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@DSBrenchley Same.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

I guess they ignored the qualifications for elder/pastor: "Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable... 1 Tim 3:2

[𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 @AsakyGRN]

Moment an American pastor and prophetess, who are both married, introduce a new wife to their congregation and announce that they are now in a polygynous marriage with a female church member, claiming it is the “will of God.” 😭🤦🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@LMaendel52529 @ZachCaniac The optimism is fun even if misplaced.

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@LMaendel52529 @ZachCaniac Waiting till 2032? Bold move.

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@HMof2 Young stars on great, long contracts....kinda untouchable now.

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@kyle_morton9 @slavinisourgoat Eric?

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@slavinisourgoat @LoganMoreau7 His best option is to play well enough as an audition for other teams.

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@DumpThePucks @SleeperNHL It's October...Roslovic always scores in October. If he scores in Mar or Apr, let us know.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@Abert_Squirrel Nixon resigns 8/9/74.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@slavinisourgoat He's not wrong...

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@propagandapaul @DylanJDodson I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. Gal 1:6ff

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@WilliamBraithw4 @DylanJDodson True. LDS redefines salvation so everyone is "saved." But only LDS obedient males get exaltation. Women have to marry up. So why again do LDS folks want to be considered "Christian" when they reject all Christian doctrine and teaching from the Apostles to Smith?

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@propagandapaul @DylanJDodson Read it, but it's been a while. LDS differs from historic Christianity in nearly every important doctrine. LDS doctrine says NOBODY followed the true gospel from apostles to Smith. So why try to be included with what LDS says is a "false gospel?"

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@WilliamBraithw4 @DylanJDodson LDS - salavation is by how well you obey. Jesus said saved by faith (Jn 14:11) Paul said saved by faith (eph 2:8-9) Gal 1:6-11 says if anyone preaches a different gospel, even an angel (Moroni?) let them be accursed.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@Sola_GPT @DylanJDodson LDS differs from Christianity in the nature of God, Trinity, Jesus, Humanity', creation, salvation, Scripture, marriage, etc. In fact, LDS doctrine says "true Christianity" is only found in LDS since the Apostles. So why fight to be included with false Christians?

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@Sportsnet Tell us you are clueless without those words: "Flies are so annoying though."

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@robbysoave Context: Elon activated starlink for free in Ukraine in 2022. Starlink is not available in Russia and Starlink has banned service to unauthorized terminals used by Russian military. Starlink has always said it's not to be used in war.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@skubalon You had quite the St. Louis sports experience growing up! What a great time.

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@JustinWilliams Always knew ESPN doesn't know puck.