Joe Tognetti 🇺🇦

YouTube video by St. Mark UMC (McAllen, TX) Prayer of an Exposed Sinner (Oct 19, 2026)

Prayer of an Exposed Sinner (Oct 19, 2026)
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“The assembled people began to shout, “It’s the voice of a god and not of a man!” At once an angel of the Lord struck him because he did not give the glory to God, and he was eaten by worms and died.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭12‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭CSB‬‬
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this white house actively treats a large swath of americans as disloyal and outside the political community and it doesn’t merit so much as a peep from the political press

YouTube video by St. Mark UMC (McAllen, TX) God talks to children? (Oct 12, 2025)

God talks to children? (Oct 12, 2025)
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YouTube video by St. Mark UMC (McAllen, TX) God rewards whiners? (October 5, 2025)

God rewards whiners? (October 5, 2025)
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Adam Hamilton calling out idolatry—some of which I’m often guilty of. Lord, re-center my heart on Jesus. Not to hide from the world, but to keep growing my faith & hope in Jesus, & my love for God & neighbor. #riseleadershipinstitute

“Jesus has been hijacked as only someone to believe in, but not someone to believe.”—Matt Miofsky at COR Leadership Institute 2025

Pritzker: "People of Illinois, we need your help. Get our your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know that this is happening and that we won't stand for it."

Reading Rainbow Is Back, With Mychal the Librarian Hosting! - Reactor The butterfly is back in the sky; can’t wait to fly twice as high.

EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING Mychal the Librarian is hosting the Reading Rainbow revival!!!

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Incredible pairing of text and chart

YouTube video by St. Mark UMC (McAllen, TX) God works through Stuttering Murderers? (Sept 28, 2025)

God works through Stuttering Murderers? (Sept 28, 2025)
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1 person dead and 9 injured in shooting at Michigan church, police say The shooting happened Sunday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, about 50 miles north of Detroit.

Grieving for Mormon neighbors & this community in Michigan.

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3 people shot at immigration detention facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says The director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says three people have been shot at an ICE detention facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.

I preached about violence a couple of Sundays ago. We don’t need more bloodshed. The blood of Jesus is enough.

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“Falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul said. “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting,” he replied. “But get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭9‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭CSB‬‬

Borders and Migration Podcast Episode · Practice Mercy Podcast · 09/11/2025 · 41m

An opportunity to learn about the mission & ministry of Practice Mercy Foundation along the Texas-Tamaulipas border in the Rio Grande Valley.

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YouTube video by St. Mark UMC (McAllen, TX) God blesses jerks like Jacob? (Sept 21, 2025)

God blesses jerks like Jacob? (Sept 21, 2025)
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“…Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord because the foundation of the Lord’s house had been laid. But many of the older priests, Levites, and family heads, who had seen the first temple, wept loudly...”
‭‭Ezra‬ ‭3‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭CSB‬‬
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YouTube video by St. Mark UMC (McAllen, TX) God asked Abraham to do what? (Sept 14, 2025)

God asked Abraham to do what? (Sept 14, 2025)
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Months after surviving an assassination attempt, the Hoffman family issued a strong statement condemning the horrific political violence against Charlie Kirk and urging all leaders not to accept this as our reality.

It’s a prayer. Not an expectation

I’m relieved to see nearly universal grief & lament over the assassination of Charlie Kirk. I pray that we would all take this opportunity to see the Imago Dei—the image of God—in all of our neighbors, & that we can rally to reject violence in all of its forms.

TCW pushing a gross and dangerously inflammatory lie

Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at campus event in Utah, says President Trump Kirk - an influential ally of the president, known for holding campus debates - was at a busy outdoor event when he was shot in the neck.

Kyrie eleison. Criste eleison. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Praying for his family, for justice, & for our nationto reject political violence.

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Political violence is bad. It usually begets more political violence.

Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.

Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.

It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.

Live updates: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at an event in Utah, spokesperson says Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said.

Praying for his & his family’s wellbeing

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Excited to start the 3-day border immersion here in the RGV with Border Perspective & J29 Coalition, which kicks off a two month cohort with pastors & church leaders from across the US.

YouTube video by St. Mark UMC (McAllen, TX) God rested on the 7th Day? (Sept 7, 2025)

God rested on the 7th Day? (Sept 7, 2025)
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Baylor wins a dramatic game where defense was optional.

South Florida is the G5 playoff front runner by beating Florida.

TX State eked out a win against UTSA in the I-35 rivalry.

College FB is so fun. 🏈