Anyone interested in starting a bike book club with me? Monthly book (rotate fiction and nonfiction) read where bikes are prominent (or play a significant role). For example, the role bicycles play in Theo of Golden…
Travis Norvell
@pedalingpastor.bsky.social
pedaling the gospel of community, inclusion, social justice, dad jokes, yelling at 🚗, & a deep ❤️ for 🚲 👟 🚌. WV-expat. Pastor of Judson Memorial Baptist Church in S. MPLS author of Church on the Move: A Practical Guide for Ministry in the Community
New sign drop at Judson Church, (took me several drafts to get it down to this)
It's a Ron Swanson kind of morning because I feel like half mast is still too high; perpetual light continue to shine on Dolly. wpln.org/post/flags-a...
Flags at half-staff for Dolly Parton mourners across the political spectrum
From President Trump to Tennessee's congressional delegation to LGBTQ rights groups, tributes are pouring in for the late Tennessee icon.
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In May of 2000 as I graduated from Divinity school and you would have told me, “in 26 years you’re gonna give a eulogy for a candy company wearing a bespoke stole as part of a bike ride (and slip in a sex joke)” I think I would’ve replied, “that sounds about right”
Life goal: I’d love when someone asks me for a copy of my sermon I handed them an EP (For the record, pun intended, someone asks for a copy maybe 2x a year, maybe)
You’re waiting on the bus downtown and you say to Bob, “it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.” And Bob replies, “it’ll be -20° soon.” Shut up Bob.
Now that betting is legal and ubiquitous in Minnesota…can we please place bets on times and numbers at the Miracle of Birth barn at the MN State Fair? I think this could make millions.
Lake Nokomis walk report: this evening as two women in their late 20s passed me one said to the other, “Well, I do have a Reformation dress for the wedding” Can anyone please help me out with this! I know this is Lutheran land, but is Reformation dress really a thing? Or am I over churching this?
making sure the evening crowd see this great piece by @briankaylor.bsky.social on illegal activities by the US govt. spying and tracking houses of worship in the Twin Cities. publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/in-worship...
In Worship and in Court, Churches Respond to DHS Spying in Their Buildings
At the start of worship on Sunday morning (Aug. 16), Rev. Cody Sanders gave an announcement that’s not what he typically offers: the congregation had been one of several churches “targeted by undercov...
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In the late 80s my sister and I, secretly, signed up. When the package arrived my dad lost it. He took the package, wrapped it in duct tape and addressed it with this message in magic marker: “Never send this shit to this house ever again!” They never did cordcuttersnews.com/after-71-yea...
After 71 Years, Columbia House Closes for Good: The Mail-Order Giant That Defined a Generation Is Gone | Cord Cutters News
Columbia House, the long-running direct-to-consumer media retailer once famous for its mail-order music clubs, is set to shut down for good on September 15, 2026. After more than seven decades in oper...
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Last night around 9:15pm an 8yo rode past my lovely bride and I and yelled “See ya Suckas. No one can stop me!” That kid is going places. Goodnight suckas
Michele Tafoya thinks Minnesota Nice is a compliment
Our mayor can’t dance, the Twins can’t win, Lunds charges us $50 for a dozen cookies but wow are these free sunsets absolutely gorgeous
I used to wonder, what would it be like if liberals acted like evangelicals. Then at the farmers market the communists asked me if I was interested in a revolution…yeah it’s just as annoying. Lesson learned.
Grilled pizza and grilled peaches for an August dinner.
There was a really nice senior citizen this morning at the Northeast Farmers Market with a walker. But get this, the model name is “The Nitro Sprint” That is the most aspirational model title ever! justwalkers.com/products/nit...
Nitro Sprint Rollator
▼The Details The sleek Nitro Sprint Rollator is designed to provide comfort, convenience and control at every turn. The rollator sports a unique braking system that reduces tire wear and an integrated...
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I’m in line at Marty’s deli. They stop serving breakfast at 11am. Is it like voting, if you’re in line before the polls close you can vote? 🤞
What makes Minneapolis such a special place for walking/biking/public transiting (and ministry)? FYI: good coverage of Judson Church’s neighborhood. When Ray was on 42nd st…he was only feet from the bike church capital of the Midwest youtu.be/J1qNbIbD4ro?...
Is Minneapolis Too Nice for Its Own Good?
YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd
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Cops everywhere tonight at lake nokomis to prevent youth/young adults from gathering for the “scooter takeover” but not one Public Safety Personnel tired to stop the mayor from dancing yesterday. Lime created geofences, but somehow there is no way to stop that dancing video!
Does Lunds & Byerlys know the definition of deal? You can get one of their chocolate chip walnut cookies for $3.99, or you can buy 2 for $8.49, or you can take advantage of the “deal” and buy 2 for $7.99
Last year 18 people joined Judson Church (never had that happen in decades) to a person they all said they joined because the church said in word and deed this is terrible and we gotta do something. That kind of growth happened in faith communities who were active all over the twin cities
Wes Burdine@wesburdine.bsky.social · 2w agoWhy did Peggy Flanagan win by so much? How about because Barb from Roseville went to church and Feds put her in a database?
Ever wonder how climate change is impacting clergy?
Walk around Lake Nokomis report: 8.13.26: I observed lots of 1st dates/Hinge dates that had three main characteristics: 1. Loud talking 2. Oversharing 3. Polo cologne, best described as measured not by how many spray pumps but by the tablespoon
Read the filing included in this article. DHS was spying on local churches, including activities at University Baptist talkingpointsmemo.com/news/dhs-spi...
DHS Spied on Churches, Libraries and Union Halls in Minneapolis Protest Crackdown, Defense Attorney Alleges
Federal agents with the Department of Homeland Security sent undercover agents to...
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I’m sure there are better places to read while you wait before you go on a hot date with your sweet thing, but this is pretty amazing
