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Dave Jenkins

@mzeedave.bsky.social

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Old African missionary circuit preaching in North Dakota. Son of Lloyd & Lois; Ike, Madeline, Jay & Minnie’s grandson; Brother to 3; Husband to Jana; Dad to 5; Grandpa to 3; outdoorsman; cross-trainer, neighbor; and more cousins than I can count

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 6h

“One of the chants that has become ubiquitous at these protests at Broadview is, ‘Love your neighbor, love your God, save your soul and quit your job,’” said Black, who pastors at the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago. “Everybody chants that.” 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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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 6h

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The Civil-Military Crisis Is Here

The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 7h

I’m thankful to have gone up to #46 Rising among Substack’s International writers. Thank you all who subscribe and share the journey substack.com/@davejenkins...

Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 9h

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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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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 1d

Neighbors Warn Neighbors as Fear of ICE Ripples Across Chicago www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/u...

Neighbors Warn Neighbors as Fear of ICE Ripples Across Chicago

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 1d

2/2 I'm disappointed to see the trickery of Dr. Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of the Des Moines, Iowa school district. If anyone is curious later I can do a long post or substack on some of the tools I use to sort and sift who I should trust

Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 1d

1/2 In the big picture the vast majority of immigrants to America are the cream of the crop. However, all of us who serve with immigrant communities know someone whose shazam factor hides a life of deception. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/u...

The Superintendent’s Bio Seemed Too Good to Be True. It Was.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 1d

God willing this coming Sunday I will be preaching on Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37.) I can’t think of a more appropriate teaching of Jesus to apply to America today. Prayers for my preparation are greatly appreciated

Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 1d

apnews.com/article/chic... helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Activists, residents and elected leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fueling neighborhood tensions in the nation’s third-largest cit...

Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 1d

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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorn...

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 2d

There’s a Path Out of This Divide www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/o...

Opinion | There’s a Path Out of This Divide

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 2d

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After her husband was deported, Skokie woman and 3-year-old are leaving US to keep family intact

After her husband was deported, a Skokie woman and their 3-year-old are departing the United States to keep the family intact elsewhere.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 5d

Two mornings ago I got a quick early morning bike ride in before I started running errands. There was a gentle rain. I saw the rainbow behind me and took a quick photo. I just realized how much of God’s created beauty has become ordinary in North Dakota as I didn’t look at the photo until now

Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 5d

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Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 5d

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Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 5d

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Farms are closing without workers. US border policy threatens to empty shelves. | Opinion

Every year, I stand in my family's orchards, worrying if we'll have workers to pick the 6 million pounds of apples or if they will rot on the trees.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 6d

The Embarrassing Pete Hegseth by @Peggynoonannyc www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...

Opinion | The Embarrassing Pete Hegseth

The Pentagon needs sober, judicious leadership, not a drama queen who makes things jarring and fevered.

Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 6d

Timothy’s grandpa bought him a rifle this summer. It took us a little time to get everything together as we had to order left handed plus parts and adjustments. Today on his birthday week we started shooting. Varmints beware

Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 7d

It appears to me Karen Attiah got fired for doing her job too well - The Washington Post Accused Me of “Gross Misconduct.” Here's My Response. open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...

The Washington Post Accused Me of “Gross Misconduct.” Here's My Response.

This fight isn’t just about my job — it’s about who gets punished for telling the truth, and who gets protected for spreading hate and violence.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 7d

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It is Black History Month in the UK.

And Christianity is still not a white man's religion.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 7d

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Fully MAGA-fied Christianity

Politics, especially culture-war politics, now provides many fundamentalists and evangelicals with a sense of community and a common enemy.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 7d

This evening I started reading Professor Harvey Kwiyani’s “Decolonizing Mission.” Here’s the first biggie that caught my attention. He sees British and American empires similar to the Roman Empire. Often missions then is only the activity of the wealthy and powerful. Yego. Yee. Ndayo. Agreed

Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 8d

I’m convinced Jesus would never be on social media while Paul would be on it continually. Yet, some of us are called to be both a monk & missionary. We need to be in quiet places of rest, study, and hospitality while also serving local churches and online believers mereorthodoxy.com/monk-or-miss...

Monk or Missionary: Christian Approaches to Social Media

Given the now obvious dangers inherent to social media use, two primary options remain for Christians: to become a digital missionary... or digital monk.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 10d

This Sunday we came to the turning point in Luke’s Gospel where Jesus sets His face to Jerusalem. He is the Son of God with all power who chooses to suffer on our behalf. Jesus’ Kingdom rises above all forms of religious nationalism www.youtube.com/live/-TXVn7N...

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 10d

www.cnn.com/2025/09/27/u...

Who is Ian Roberts, the Iowa school superintendent accused by ICE of being in the US illegally? | CNN

A year into his tenure as superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, former Olympian Ian Roberts made headlines when – in a maroon three-piece suit, candy cane striped bow tie and matching Nike...