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Senior acquisitions editor for NavPress. I like nachos, karaoke, deep conversations, and good books. Married to a counselor (highly recommend) and mom to three crazy boys.

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My 10-year-old, who fully knows, lost a molar and walked out after bedtime to remind me that the Tooth Fairy owed him money. πŸ˜‚

30.01.2026 03:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo from Minnesota from @upnorthdaddy on Threads.

A photo from Minnesota from @upnorthdaddy on Threads.

25.01.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And Rian Johnson said, β€œthe fact that Blanc is willing to give the checkmate moment up in order to give a fellow human being a moment of grace in their most vulnerable and guilty moment is the most Christ-like thing that’s done in the entire film, I think.” πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

24.12.2025 12:52 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of article text: He realizes that he shouldn’t be the one to reveal the culprit. Instead, he shows grace for β€œmy enemy, the broken, those who deserve it the least but who need it the most β€” for the guilty,” all in the spirit of what he’s learned from the true blessedness of Jud’s work as a priest. β€œSome things are bigger than the individual’s needs and wants, and he discovers that through Jud,” says Craig. β€œHis mind is expanded. It’s an exhilarating, thrilling feeling, and we all should try and do that occasionally.”

A screenshot of article text: He realizes that he shouldn’t be the one to reveal the culprit. Instead, he shows grace for β€œmy enemy, the broken, those who deserve it the least but who need it the most β€” for the guilty,” all in the spirit of what he’s learned from the true blessedness of Jud’s work as a priest. β€œSome things are bigger than the individual’s needs and wants, and he discovers that through Jud,” says Craig. β€œHis mind is expanded. It’s an exhilarating, thrilling feeling, and we all should try and do that occasionally.”

Daniel Craig literally said in an interview that Blanc chooses not to take his case-solving victory lapβ€”and instead give the killer the opportunity to come forward and seek mercy through confessionβ€”*because* of his experience of Father Jud.

24.12.2025 12:51 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s really thoughtful of them to do this the day before SNL

06.12.2025 00:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
the weirdest trophy ever created, either zombie hands grasping up for planet Earth or Jean-Luc Picard with his face in multiple hands

the weirdest trophy ever created, either zombie hands grasping up for planet Earth or Jean-Luc Picard with his face in multiple hands

Jean-Luc Picard with his face in his hands

Jean-Luc Picard with his face in his hands

People are saying the FIFA Peace Prize looks like a guy with his head in his hands and now I can't unsee it

05.12.2025 23:13 πŸ‘ 76 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

You actually have a ton of options! Keely Boeving with WordServe; pretty much everyone I've interacted with at Alive Literary (Kathleen Kerr and Rory Green are the main ones who come to mind); anyone at The Bindery (Morgan Strehlow and Ingrid Beck are favs).

06.08.2025 21:01 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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5 years. 320 devotionals. 52. character studies. 82 contributors.

1 devotional Bible highlighting women of the Bible who are too often overlooked, unnamed, objectified, or sexualized then and now.

Being the Project Editor of the
Message Women's Devotional Bible has been a gift.

WE DID IT.

05.08.2025 19:14 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Scenes from this week’s acquisitions and product development retreat. Food, pets, games, and work (really!)! Thanks to @caitcarlson.bsky.social for putting it together!

11.07.2025 13:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores. An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.

β€œEvery independent bookstore is an advocate, an activist, for the importance of books.” - Andy Hunter, Bookshop.org

29.04.2025 21:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This might be the post that gets me canceled, but

I'm currently listening to the each of the audiobooks of the Harry Potter books, followed by its movie, and I'm getting really excited about the HBO show because goodness so much great stuff from the later books wasn't covered.

24.04.2025 18:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My 1st grade just started to love reading. He's my rough-and-tumble kiddo and it's not naturally his jam, so the *delight* I felt when he complained about me not letting him finish his book because we had to leave for school. ❀️

24.04.2025 18:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I said to Rob early in 2021 that it was such a relief to be bored by a president, for the government to not be something that I was confronted with every single day. But I do wonder if some people--people who agree with Trump generally--enjoy the adrenaline rush of the drama.

04.04.2025 17:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My 4-year-old is getting his final dose this week! 😊 (the rest of us are covered)

04.03.2025 02:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

(There are a bunch of figure skaters on the flightβ€”like the DC flight that crashedβ€”so it seems like a really intentional move to reassure them in particular.)

26.02.2025 18:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He walked us through the plan for the flight, let us know there will be some turbulence coming into Colorado, and asked us if anyone had questions for him. It was so human and kind.

26.02.2025 18:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Flying out of Midway 1 day after yesterday’s near-miss. Our pilot just came out to the cabin and gave a really lovely speech about how he knows there’s a lot going on right now and his top priority is to keep us safe. ❀️

26.02.2025 18:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Working on this project with @derwinlgray.bsky.social has been pure joy--a shared Kingdom partnership where it's all about Jesus and the people He loves. I'm so thrilled to see this book go out into the world today!

18.02.2025 17:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of several news articles about the Delta Air Lines crash in Toronto, Canada, as well as articles about the Trump administration firing hundreds of FAA staff today (featured just below the crash news).

A screenshot of several news articles about the Delta Air Lines crash in Toronto, Canada, as well as articles about the Trump administration firing hundreds of FAA staff today (featured just below the crash news).

Reading this as I'm booking flights for 3 work trips over the next 3 months. (I'm fine, it's fine, everything's fine.)

18.02.2025 00:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

(I married the best guy.)

16.02.2025 04:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm not saying I married the best guy, but I am saying that the guy I married just told me that his plan for my birthday involves giving me money (since I'm terrible about spending money on myself) and sending me out with my best friend to go thrift-store shopping (which she has been dying to do).

16.02.2025 04:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

All my kids, with zero football knowledge, decided to root for the Eagles. One half into the Super Bowl, seems like a solid choice.

10.02.2025 01:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My husband was like, β€œis this an AI Tom Cruise?”

09.02.2025 23:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A quote from Rabbi Tarfon in Pirkei Avot: Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justice now. Love mercy now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.

A quote from Rabbi Tarfon in Pirkei Avot: Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justice now. Love mercy now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.

09.02.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Scarlet Pimpernel holds up!

09.02.2025 15:23 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Oregon Trail Game The Oregon Trail game is an educational game created to teach school children about the life of a 19th century pioneer. Play all Oregon Trail games online!

Did y'all know that you can play the OG Oregon Trail for free online? I made it to Willamette Valley with my whole party alive and money to spare, so yeah, you could say my skills have improved since I was 8. oregontrail.ws/the-oregon-t...

09.02.2025 03:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm paying $250 for a space I don't have to clean up and a bunch of college kids to manage a climbing wall/play games with a bunch of 7-year-olds for 2 hours. That feels...fundamentally way better than having to be the one to plan everything and letting those 7-year-olds take over my house?

07.02.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The book-banning brigade has come to our kids' school, which means I'm in multiple texts and ongoing conversations about ideological motivations, manipulative language, and why reading challenging books matters.

03.02.2025 20:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is so very good.

02.02.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fancy Feast already exists πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

02.02.2025 03:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0