Danny Bradfield
@dannybradfield.bsky.social
I grew up in America; somewhere called “Burbank USA.” Now I’m a pastor in Bloomington, IL
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Even Satan could quote scripture. In the wilderness, Satan quoted scripture to justify his unholy goals. But those who trust in God learn to love and show compassion the way God does.
November 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Even Satan could quote scripture. In the wilderness, Satan quoted scripture to justify his unholy goals. But those who trust in God learn to love and show compassion the way God does.
Today is a good day to be kind to yourself…and to those around you.
October 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today is a good day to be kind to yourself…and to those around you.
Christianity is about love.
Love is the no. 1 command.
Love is the greatest spiritual gift.
But love is hard; therefore, many try to make Christianity about something else: beliefs, dogma, purity.
Love is the no. 1 command.
Love is the greatest spiritual gift.
But love is hard; therefore, many try to make Christianity about something else: beliefs, dogma, purity.
October 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Christianity is about love.
Love is the no. 1 command.
Love is the greatest spiritual gift.
But love is hard; therefore, many try to make Christianity about something else: beliefs, dogma, purity.
Love is the no. 1 command.
Love is the greatest spiritual gift.
But love is hard; therefore, many try to make Christianity about something else: beliefs, dogma, purity.
"I know that when God looks upon Jane Goodall, and looks upon what humans are doing to try and protect this earth, and protect all the living creatures of this earth, God smiles." --from a sermon I preached in 2022.
October 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"I know that when God looks upon Jane Goodall, and looks upon what humans are doing to try and protect this earth, and protect all the living creatures of this earth, God smiles." --from a sermon I preached in 2022.
Just before sunrise in Bloomington, Illinois
October 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Just before sunrise in Bloomington, Illinois
Don’t let anyone steal your joy.
October 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Don’t let anyone steal your joy.
When is Jesus returning?
Jesus is already here…among the hungry, naked, imprisoned, immigrant, and sick
Jesus is already here…among the hungry, naked, imprisoned, immigrant, and sick
September 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
When is Jesus returning?
Jesus is already here…among the hungry, naked, imprisoned, immigrant, and sick
Jesus is already here…among the hungry, naked, imprisoned, immigrant, and sick
It’s hard to love one’s neighbor. It’s even harder to love one’s enemies. But if you’re not even trying, but instead brag about how much you hate your enemies or your opponents, you’re not even trying to be a follower of Jesus.
September 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It’s hard to love one’s neighbor. It’s even harder to love one’s enemies. But if you’re not even trying, but instead brag about how much you hate your enemies or your opponents, you’re not even trying to be a follower of Jesus.
Would you choose the “shorter trail” or the “longer trail?” (We did them both; one going, the other coming.)
September 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Would you choose the “shorter trail” or the “longer trail?” (We did them both; one going, the other coming.)
Counting switchbacks to this view…
September 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Counting switchbacks to this view…
If you believe there is too much hate…show LOVE
If you believe there is too much despair…give HOPE
If you believe there is too much meanness…be KIND
If you believe there is too much despair…give HOPE
If you believe there is too much meanness…be KIND
September 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
If you believe there is too much hate…show LOVE
If you believe there is too much despair…give HOPE
If you believe there is too much meanness…be KIND
If you believe there is too much despair…give HOPE
If you believe there is too much meanness…be KIND
Stopped in to St. Martin Parish Church and lit a candle for my Aunt Carol, whose funeral mass is taking place today in California.
September 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Stopped in to St. Martin Parish Church and lit a candle for my Aunt Carol, whose funeral mass is taking place today in California.
As I prepare to go on vacation, this seems the perfect time to take a little break from social media. The hypocrisy and hatred of many is stressing me out. Please pray, meditate—or do whatever you do to center your thoughts—on kindness, empathy, love, and compassion.
September 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As I prepare to go on vacation, this seems the perfect time to take a little break from social media. The hypocrisy and hatred of many is stressing me out. Please pray, meditate—or do whatever you do to center your thoughts—on kindness, empathy, love, and compassion.
A peaceful end can only be achieved through peaceful means
September 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A peaceful end can only be achieved through peaceful means
I don’t know who was in charge of the music that was playing at the Y while I was swimming, but I’m not going to lie: going from Mozart’s Lacrimosa to the High School Musical soundtrack was quite exhilarating.
August 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I don’t know who was in charge of the music that was playing at the Y while I was swimming, but I’m not going to lie: going from Mozart’s Lacrimosa to the High School Musical soundtrack was quite exhilarating.
Stop using tragedy to justify hate
August 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Stop using tragedy to justify hate
Since moving to Illinois a year and a half ago, I’ve made several visits to #Chicago. Each time I was impressed by the city’s beauty and friendliness.
August 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Since moving to Illinois a year and a half ago, I’ve made several visits to #Chicago. Each time I was impressed by the city’s beauty and friendliness.
The part of my sermon that got the most reaction was a part I added last minute. It wasn’t even written down in the manuscript.
August 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The part of my sermon that got the most reaction was a part I added last minute. It wasn’t even written down in the manuscript.
Can we get a rainbow crosswalk here in #BloomingtonIllinois? 🌈
August 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Can we get a rainbow crosswalk here in #BloomingtonIllinois? 🌈
Sweet Corn Circus. Lots of corn (Yum!). Lots of circus. Very Illinois-y.
August 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Sweet Corn Circus. Lots of corn (Yum!). Lots of circus. Very Illinois-y.
Hate divides
Love unites
Love unites
August 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Hate divides
Love unites
Love unites
Woke: a term used derogatorily by some to refer to a truth they can’t handle or that incriminates them.
August 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Woke: a term used derogatorily by some to refer to a truth they can’t handle or that incriminates them.
How wonderful that we live in a time when a boy can fulfill his dream, even if that dream is to be a professional cheerleader.
August 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM
How wonderful that we live in a time when a boy can fulfill his dream, even if that dream is to be a professional cheerleader.