Self-portrait by Virginia Hall, using a mirror on a shelf. She is a white woman with dark-looking hair.

🧵 #OnThisDay, 23 Aug 1941, American Virginia Hall arrives in France to work for the British Special Operations Executive.

Hall ended up on the German's “most wanted” list as 'the limping lady'.

#WomenInHistory #WorldWar2 #AmericanHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory 🗃️
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Too many wish to be crowned King by Caesar. Christ received His crown on the Cross.

Choose wisely.

We are not tasked with "building" or "expanding" the Kingdom.
Jesus is a fully sovereign king.
He is bringing his Kingdom and he doesn't need any powers of this world to help him.
We are citizens, we are his witnesses, we are his ambassadors.
Knowing our role makes all the difference. 👑✝️

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The immigrant/migrant/minority nexus should be an easy one for ALL Christians to navigate:

Every person is made in the image of God.
Thus, every person bears the image of Christ.
Now, how should a Christian treat Christ?

Hint: Not the way Caesar treats Christ.

What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of' President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked "nobody has ever heard of." Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.

President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked "nobody has ever heard of." Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.

The way of the cross. The way of Jesus. The way of humility, service and preference of others. The way of dying to self & rising with Christ. There’s no other following. This has been the stunning forfeiture in this generation’s discipleship & we have borne its fruit. In repentance we regather joy.

Lent is here – remind me what it's all about? 5 essential reads (The Conversation) — A roundup of The Conversation’s articles about this holy Christian season and its history.

OPINION: If Easter is associated with celebration and triumphal joy, Lent is more a season of soul-searching and spiritual discipline.

"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" Emma Lazarus.

I guess we need a rewrite: Give me your wealthy and privileged only.

Hamas killed the Bibas children. We should scream to the heavens. (RNS) — ‘There are no words.’ I have words, but they are unprintable.

OPINION: There is a text in the Mishnah: “Do not appease your fellow at the time of his anger; do not console him at the time his dead lies before him.” Let the anger rage; do not attempt to appease it.

May their memories be a blessing.
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Some employees think the person with autism is arguing or being difficult when they are really just trying to understand.

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#WorldWhaleDay 🐳

“I've just discovered a Sea World that has loads of room where the Whales and Dolphins are happy ~ it's called the sea!" ~ @MrRickygGervais.bsky.social

Wild And Free, How They Should Be.

#EmptyTheTanks ✅

#ThanksButNoTanks 🚫

A Black church that now owns the Proud Boys logo is using it to sell shirts WASHINGTON (RNS) — The church's pastor said selling the shirts with the logo is an effort to “turn evil to good.”

The historic Black church's pastor said selling shirts with the Proud Boys logo is an effort to “turn evil to good.”

Joy Is….

This dog was in the shelter for 173 days. This is his first ride to his #fureverhome 😍.

Don't scroll without giving them some love! 🦮 💞

An image of a Reindeer with reflective paint on its antlers to help reduce accidents with cars.

#DidYouKnow?

In Finland they used to have about 4,000 reindeer/car accidents a year so now the Finnish Reindeer Herders Association paint their antlers with reflective paint so they can be seen by cars at night!

#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #NaturePhotography #Reindeer 🦌

Oh Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, have mercy. I cannot fathom the shock, grief and horror the loved ones of those involved in the DC crash are enduring. My heart is broken for them. Lord, there are so many suffering. Please, God of all comfort, hold them in your everlasting arms.

A Christian who simply equates what is right with what is legal has an anemic understanding of morality, ethics, and Jesus's teachings.

The “A” in DEIA stands for accessibility. Federal workers with disabilities, including many veterans, deserve respect and the opportunity to work in public service. A diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace makes public service better and makes everyone’s lives better.

Hope everyone had the best Christmas ever! #CalvinandHobbes