@groothofs

Husband, dad, friend, pastor. Occasional blogger and tweeter.

 Rock Valley, IA
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Joined March 2009
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When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live in such a way that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.
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I remember when I joined X. I don't remember the last time I posted something... #MyXAnniversary
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Citytv+@City_tv5 Jun 2023
DUN DUN 🚨 LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT, an adaption of the legendary #LawAndOrder brand is coming to CANADA! The series will follow an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro #Toronto ⚖️ Coming Spring 2024 on Citytv!
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Of bearing false witness in one's echo chamber: network.crcna.org/topic/just… @CRCNA
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May our churches be places where we practice relaxing our clenched fists and setting aside our entitled expectations. mailchi.mp/crcna/40daysofpra… @crcna
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I'm asking the Lord afresh to help me become more approachable, compassionate and flexible in my ministry. vibrantcongregations.org/jes… @CRCNA
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Brian Krassenstein
@krassenstein7 May 2023
Replying to @KJNO816
Here's a thought. People are the Problem AND Guns are the problem. The two are not mutually exclusive. There is a direct correlation between the number of guns per capita in a nation and the number of mass shootings per capita. We can also add regulations without infringing on the 2nd Amendment. Everything is not black and white.
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You can hear the desperation in his voice: I am poor and needy;come quickly to me, O God. These words come near the end of Psalm 70, at the point in the psalm where you’re hoping for som…

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Today's blog post includes a quote from @jr_briggs, one that I've had on a sticky note on my desk for a long time. 4thpoint.wordpress.com/2023/…

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Echoing the priestly blessing Aaron spoke over the Israelites back in the day, Psalm 67 opens with these words: May God be gracious to us and bless usand make his face shine on us… They are e…

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Echoing the priestly blessing Aaron spoke over the Israelites back in the day, Psalm 67 opens with these words: May God be gracious to us and bless usand make his face shine on us… They are e…

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J.R. Briggs
@jr_briggs16 May 2022
A leader is one who builds trust, bears pain, and brings hope.
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Very effective cartoon. And the article is good too!
Christian Courier@ChrCourier24 Apr 2023
"Great literature faithfully testifies to realities that may escape our notice when communicated in other ways," writes David Koyzis. Happy (day after) #WorldBookDay! mailchi.mp/e940f048bda9/apri…
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John Dyer ⚡️@johndyer24 Apr 2023
I genuinely feel bad for humans named Al.
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Even if you agree with the transgender laws passed in Iowa, I think it's important to listen to the stories of people for whom this causes sadness, fear, and anxiety: iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news…. Thanks @IowaPublicRadio.

Families with trans kids wonder whether Iowa is safe place for them

In this legislative session, lawmakers have passed laws restricting which bathrooms trans kids can use in school and banning gender-affirming care for minors. For families with kids who are affected...

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Thank you Cathy Smith and @ChrCourier for this very meaningful, thought-full, timely prayer: christiancourier.ca/dear-lor…

Dear Lord, we need you | Christian Courier

Cathy here. Please excuse the public praying. I should be holed up in some lowly corner, sinner that I am. I need help, Lord, even to pray. So timid, afraid to speak peace, or even to speak at all. I...

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These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Welcome home, crew. #StarTrekPicard
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I think this was a really effective @StarTrek TNG promo back in 1993: youtu.be/h0hDl5AdMjI #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekPicard …Apologies in advance for the poor quality.
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Thank you, @johndyer, for your gracious, helpful response.
John Dyer ⚡️@johndyer13 Apr 2023
IMO, Young Earth Creationism is not the best way to understand the biblical creation stories, but I don't condemn those who I believe misinterpret them. What I do think is dangerous is claiming the entire Christian faith is dependent on one's interpretation of Genesis 1-2.
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Thrive@crcThrive11 Apr 2023
The best job description according to Roy Berkenbosch is “whatever the day needs.” In his life this has meant jobs in both bricklaying and Bangladesh. In the episode Roy shares stories from his development work. Thanks @TheMicahCentre for sponsoring! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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Did @deanheetderks use AI to write this article about being worried about AI?? =D thebanner.org/columns/2023/0… @crcbanner @johndyer

Should I Be Worried About ChatGPT?

The Official Magazine of the Christian Reformed Church

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It's sad this is the perception of many. =(
The New Evangelicals@newvangelicals6 Apr 2023
6 Bible verses on "homosexuality" 2,000+ verses on the poor Conservative evangelicals: We must pass legislation stopping Queer people from having access to equal rights! priorities.
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