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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 9h

Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.
Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.

—Philippians 2

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 1d

“The Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area ICE facility. In all black & wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof & began to pray. The agents responded by firing pepper balls.”
religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 1d

“There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides the will of evil.”

-J.R.R. Tolkien

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 2d

Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

—1 John 5:21

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 3d

You shall weep no more. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when he hears it, he will answer you. And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

—Isaiah 30

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 6d

#VirtualJesus is not Life.

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 6d

#VirtualJesus is not Truth.

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 6d

#VirtualJesus is not the Way.

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 6d

There’s no virtue in #VirtualJesus.

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 7d

Love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.
It does not insist on its own way.
It is not irritable.
It keeps no record of wrongs.
It does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth.

— 1 Corinthians 13

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 7d

“W. James Abbington Jr., an expert on Black religious music known for his editing, teaching and playing of congregational music, has died at the age of 65…”
religionnews.com/2025/10/02/d...

‘Dean of African American church music’ James Abbington dies at 65 after Duke appointment

(RNS) — ‘I grieve for his family, friends, and our Divinity community,” said Edgardo Colón-Emeric, dean of Duke Divinity School, where Abbington had planned to teach in the fall.

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 7d

Refrain from anger and forsake wrath.
Do not fret—it leads only to evil.
‍For the wicked shall be cut off,
but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.

—Psalm 37

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 7d

Commit your way to the Lord.
Trust in him, and he will act.
‍Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him.
Do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices.

—Psalm 37

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 7d

Do not fret because of the wicked.
Do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass
and wither like the green herb.
‍Trust in the Lord and do good.
Live in the land and enjoy security.
‍Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.

—Psalm 37

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 9d

Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

—Matthew 5

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 9d

The Rev. #YehielCurry will be installed as the #ELCA ‘s next presiding bishop on Saturday, Oct. 4, in #Minneapolis, #Minnesota All are welcome. Details in link.
www.elca.org/about/church...

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 9d

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.
‍He alone is my rock & my salvation, my fortress.
‍On God rests my deliverance & my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.
‍Trust in him at all times, O people. Pour out your heart before him.
God is a refuge for us.

—Psalm 62

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 10d

“They’re looking for a place to hear words of compassion and love and also action,” said the Rev. Dr. Mark Knutson, the pastor at Augustana #Lutheran. “It’s about saying to this administration: Portland is not in any war zone. It’s a beautiful city.”
www.koin.com/news/portlan...

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Deirdre Jonese Austin @deirdrejonese.bsky.social · 10d

There’s been a lot of talk and discussion about the Black Church and Black churches lately. As someone who earned a certificate in Black Church Studies, I figured I’d share a snapshot of some of the books in the “Black Church and related topics” section of my bookshelf.

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 10d

Will you have a golden cup made but not give a cup of water?
Do not, therefore, adorn the church and ignore your afflicted brother, for he is the most precious temple of all.

—John Chrysostom

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 11d

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 11d

Kanske hon kommer tillbaka.

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 11d

Vad underbart!

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 12d

When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.

—Proverbs 28

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 12d

Those who trust in their own wits are fools,
but those who walk in wisdom come through safely.
‍Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.

—Proverbs 28

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