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Jonathan P. Walton
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Author of #12Lies and #Beauty and Resistance. Writer of THE CRUX on Substack. Trying desperately to be kind in a violent world and follow Jesus.
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Billie’s call the generosity was to billionaire’s but Jesus’ call is to all of us. Mother Teresa said, “Poverty is created by you and me because we have decided not to share what we have.” So, why is it so hard for us to give money away?

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Why is it so hard to give money away?
Did you hear what Billie Eilish asked billionaires to do?
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November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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"It's an invitation to trade reactivity for rhythm, burnout for balance, and anxious spirituality for grounded connection with God, self, and neighbors."

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ONE MORE DAY! #books #newbook #nyc
Beauty and Resistance
Build sacred rhythms for rested, sustainable justice—where beauty and resistance naturally flow Many today are caught in cycles of outrage and exhaustion while trying to stay sane and engaged. Is
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November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Privileged to read @joashpthomas.bsky.social and write this review! Go and get the book for you and 5 friends. Put some dates on the calendar and follow thru with meeting up and following Jesus out of this individual and collective mess and into the Kingdom of God.
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The book is out on November 11! Can’t wait for y’all to read it! bit.ly/BeautyAndRes... #newbook #book
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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The seeds that we plant are the ones that will bear fruit. I pray that we plant good seeds in hearts, households and communities for the flourishing and benefit of all people. bit.ly/IndigenousPe...

#beautyandresistance #indigenouspeoplesday #love #justice #peace
How I celebrated Indigenous People's Day with my kids.
A Book, many videos and cooking Fry Bread
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October 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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What I've learned since October 7, 2023. i don't know what the future holds but I know who holds the future. baptistnews.com/article/what...
What I've learned since October 7, 2023 – Baptist News Global
"Since October 7, 2023, I’ve learned a lot about myself, the people who claim the same faith I do, and the limits of humanity."
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October 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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"I too, hope that at the end of my life, however small or impactful, insignificant or well-known that those who encounter me would know how lovable they are and would extend that same love toward me."

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#janegoodall #love #justice #climatechange #beautyandresistance
October 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Oftentimes, when I read scripture I assume I am in the "right". Perhaps the word I believe for someone else might be for me. bit.ly/Beauty-and-R...

#reflection #leadership #humility #prayer #beautyandresistance #bible #christian #psalms #christian #jesus #emotionallyhealthyactivist
Lord, help me not to be arrogant. A Reflection on Psalm 5
Beauty and Resistance Day 11
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September 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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We have to put #charliekirk in context. Kirk was the latest in a long line of prophet profiteers using a race, class, gender and environmental hierarchy under a false messiah to enrich themselves and they choose to be with them.
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Charlie Kirk and Twelve Lies that Hold America Captive
What is White American Folk Religion again?
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September 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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whatever perspective you hold, consider for a moment that someone who holds a different perspective is a human being with dreams. Resist the temptation to disagree and dehumanize across difference because Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers."

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#charliekirk
Three groups of people responding to Charlie Kirk's Death
Which one are you?
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September 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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My deep longing is that our hearts would stay soft, our minds open, and hands ready to receive the love of God and offer it freely. May you pursue radical kindness this week. Ta-Nehisi Coates' on Charlie Kirk, #MahmoudKhalil,

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#turningpointusa #charliekirk #politics #education
Coates on Kirk, OSU and Indigenous People, Tragedy in Mississippi
PLUS: Khalil Appeals Deportation and “Brother, Keeps Us Grounded
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September 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Charlie Kirk’s children should have seen their father come home. It is possible for me to vehemently disagree with him while not dehumanizing him or wishing violence on him and his family.

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#charliekirk #turningpointusa #politics #unitedstates
September 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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These are not easy times but God is faithful. If you feel burdened by all that is happening, please do join us in prayer on Friday at 1pm. Make sure to RSVP.
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September 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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We must not become desensitized to the violence around us. Grief keeps us human.
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The United States Killed 11 People in the Caribbean
An invitation to grieve.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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"My fear of failure, loss of control and being found inadequate and unqualified was solved by a word from my Momma. Her encouragement made me feel superhuman and without her I feel like less than a man – perhaps just a boy, probably a baby. Maybe just an orphan at any age."
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I cry every time I hear these three songs
Ed Sheeran and Benson Boone help me grieve
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August 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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"Violent occupation, forced starvation, settler colonialism, and mass murder is wholly inconsistent with the arc of scripture and the lived example and teachings of Jesus. bad theology k!lls.
Read the rest ==> bit.ly/JesusOverIsr...
August 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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"I am insignificant if I don’t attempt to grow my network, following and subscribers constantly. I am lazy and selfish if I take time to ensure our home is safe while there are so many others worse off than me.
I’ll never make it as a writer if I don’t “rise and grind”.
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#faith
August 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Telling the truth should not be punishable by death. Lord have mercy.

Anas Al-Sharif should be alive and so should the other 192 journalists - all made in the image of God from Palestine, Lebanon and Israel.
August 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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I hope that you will join me in keeping a Sabbath especially in a season where it is easy to swing back and forth between hyperactivity, burning out, and disengagement. Lord have mercy.

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#sabbath #christian #faith #jesus #beautyandresistance
Did you take a Sabbath?
The 4th Commandment is an impractical suggestion
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July 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Every Tuesday night after my kids go down and I am cleaning up, I watch. On a Wednesday night, when I need to slow down and decompress, I watch. He is clever, consistent, thoughtful and deep in ways that I don’t expect and always look forward to.
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#joshjohnson #comedy
July 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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my fear and the accelerating reality that undocumented people and any other detained non-citizen that fits the profile will be moved from making poverty wages in a field for an exploitative farmer to picking crops for a private prison for nothing but a $5 phone card.

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June 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Remembering the sermon preached to Trump, Vance and the like at inauguration and seeing where we are right now. Lord have mercy. The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news to all people or it isn’t the Gospel of Jesus. ==> bit.ly/TrumpVanceWe...

#sermon #christian #Jesus #beatitudes #prayer #preach
June 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Lord, make our eyes sensitive, our minds sharp, our hearts soft, our hands strong and our voices loud for the work that needs to be done. And have mercy on all who feel outside, alone, threatened, marginalized, left out, and so afraid. #Jesus come. Hear my #prayer.

Rest in power #jonathanjoss
June 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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As committed as the few in power are to enacting violence, the masses – especially Christ followers – must be persistent in our peace. For He said, “Blessed are the peacemakers” and I believe that He meant it. bit.ly/workforpeace...

#peace #palestine #Israel #blessed #peacemaking #jesus #Beatitudes
The US has never not been at war. Jesus followers must always work for peace.
Jesus was serious when He said, "Blessed are the peacemakers".
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May 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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I used to ask students about prayer every year. Their questions were always the same:

How do I do it?
What if God answers?
What if He doesn’t?
How do I know it’s Him?

I'm grateful for this conversation with The On Being Project.
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#prayer #love #justice #peace #faith #Jesus
On Being with Krista Tippett and the Power of Prayer with Roberta Bondi
Now is always a good time to pray. But how do we do it?
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May 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM