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John Pavlovitz
@johnpavlovitz.bsky.social
Author, pastor, activist, fighter for the common good.
December 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Friends,
We're nearing the end of a year that's been challenging for all of us, to say the least.
Along the way, I've done my best to keep you encouraged, informed, and engaged; to help you feel less alone...
December 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
'Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Real. He and His Supporters Have It.'

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December 16, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Every single one of us is carrying grief. Let’s carry one another as we do.

On January 11th, join me for a 2-week video series called Good Grieving: Finding Real Life After Real Loss.

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/goodgrieving
December 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Good people don't support him.
December 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Still looking for a gift for a lover, helper, activist, rabble rouser, or caregiver in your life?

In just a couple of clicks, give them a paid subscription to The Beautiful Mess on Substack!

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December 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
PROCRASTINATORS' ALERT!

Monday is the last day to get signed books and prints in time for Christmas!
December 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
December 14, 2025 at 6:04 AM
December 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
December 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
'We Can't Change These Hateful People, America. We Have to Outnumber Them.'

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-cant-ch...
December 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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johnpavlovitz.substack.com/goodgrieving

I am so looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you.

As we begin the new year, let’s do some hopeful, encouraging, good grieving together.

John
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
8 billion funerals are happening simultaneously right now.

Every single one of us is carrying grief.
Let’s carry one another as we do.

On January 11th, join me for a 2-week video series called GOOD GRIEVING: FINDING REAL LIFE AFTER REAL LOSS.'

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/goodgrieving
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
If you’re celebrating the mass deportations of distraught, exhausted human beings seeking refuge, you probably shouldn’t be singing sweet songs about a baby with “no crib for a bed.”

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/christian-...
December 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
GOOD STUFF ALERT!!!

The amazing Stacey Chomiak and I have officially begun work on our children's book, 'HERE and NOW and SMALL and CLOSE,' which will catapult into the world in April!
December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
PROCRASTINATORS' ALERT!

Friends,

Just wanted to remind you that tomorrow, December 10th, is the deadline at the shop for guaranteed Christmas orders on clothing and home goods.

Jump on it ASAP!

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December 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
December 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
December 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Looking for a holiday gift for the lover, activist, anti-fascist, or woke bleeding heart liberal in your life?

Gift them a month or year subscription to The Beautiful Mess on Substack.

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/gift
December 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
December 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
You can still get something for everyone on your list at our shop.

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December 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Pantone's 'Color of the Year' was 'white?'

It may as well be 'Authoritarian Orange.'

Way to not read the room, kids...
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
December 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
December 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
THE BEAUTIFUL MESS WEEK IN REVIEW!

Friends, it's been quite a week, and I've been busy documenting it from my vantage point.

If you see something you missed, click the QR codes or the links in the comments section of each photo to check it out.

If you liked something, please share it.

Thanks!
December 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM