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Husband 💍, Musician, Teacher, Teacher Educator, Researcher, Runner, Child of God, right in GOD’S HANDS. Assoc. Prof. of MusEd. Views my own.

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“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ph...

EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL FROM YOUVERSION:

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“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/1t...

EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S YOUVERSION DEVOTIONAL:

12.11.2025 13:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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1 Corinthians 13:6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible App Now Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/1c...

11.11.2025 17:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, “Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God!”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/is...

TODAY’S PRAYER:

10.11.2025 13:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Psalms 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. | New Living Translation (NLT) | Download The Bible App Now Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/ps...

09.11.2025 13:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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1 Peter 2:24 He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. | New Living Translation (NLT) | Download T... He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.

“He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2‬:‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/1p...

08.11.2025 13:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. | New Living Translation (NLT) | Download The Bible App Now I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/2t...

07.11.2025 13:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.

12 days of work in 107 days.

With full pay and benefits.

The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.

It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.

07.11.2025 12:37 — 👍 19563    🔁 7119    💬 697    📌 348
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Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. | New Living Translation (NLT) | Download The Bible ... For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/je...

06.11.2025 13:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Proverbs 16:9 We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. | New Living Translation (NLT) | Download The Bible App Now We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.

“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/pr...

05.11.2025 13:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Dems have won Va with a moderate, have won NJ with a liberal and NYC with a progressive- it’s all about fighting for working people to deal with the cost of living and a repudiation of the cruelty, cronyism and abuses of Trump, Trumpism
and his billionaire crew.

05.11.2025 02:52 — 👍 285    🔁 65    💬 6    📌 6

The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.

It didn't matter.

Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.

05.11.2025 02:54 — 👍 29990    🔁 6633    💬 445    📌 265
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Um, pools close in Montana in less than 5 minutes, @msnbc.com. Another indicator that the #MountainTime zone is the forgotten time zone.

05.11.2025 02:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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1 John 2:6 Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. | New Living Translation (NLT) | Download The Bible App Now Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.

“Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/1j...

04.11.2025 13:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Matthew 6:19 “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. | New Living Translation (NLT) | Download The Bible App Now “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.

““Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/ma...

03.11.2025 13:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Daily Prayer: A Resource of Forward Movement Inspiring readers since 1935, the Forward Day by Day meditation is a significant resource for daily prayer and Bible study to more than a half million readers worldwide.

“The Collect.

“Lord God, almighty & everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us w/ your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

02.11.2025 16:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Psalms 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible App Now When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭56‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ps...

02.11.2025 15:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

First, congrats, Dodgers.
Second, your championship shirts say “We Rule October” on the back. But if you rule, October, why did it take you until November to win the series? #LetsGoGiants

02.11.2025 04:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Congratulations to the Toronto Blue Jays on a magnificent season. It is a shame either team had to lose. And this was a gut punch. 💔💔

Classy players, fanbase, and truly one of the finest cities in the world.

Future is bright with Yeasavage, Barger, and Vladdy.

Now go re-sign Bo.

02.11.2025 04:37 — 👍 4184    🔁 397    💬 86    📌 11
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Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.... I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ga...

31.10.2025 12:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible App Now Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ro...

30.10.2025 12:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praisewor... Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ph...

29.10.2025 12:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible... So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/2c...

28.10.2025 12:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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James 5:13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible App Now Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.

“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.”
‭‭James‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ja...

27.10.2025 12:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Psalms 31:24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible App Now Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭31‬:‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ps...

26.10.2025 14:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Actor June Lockhart, who played mom in 'Lassie,' dies at 100 Lockhart starred in the iconic TV shows “Lassie” and “Lost in Space,” and won what is now a Tony Award for her performance in “For Love or Money.”

“Actor June Lockhart, who played mom in 'Lassie,' dies at 100.”

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

@nbcnews.com

25.10.2025 21:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible App Now Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ep...

DEVOTIONAL MATERIALS FROM TODAY’S YOUVERSION DEVOTIONAL: www.bible.com/stories/32236

25.10.2025 15:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
[ID: The following on a grey sign that says "McGill Hall" and "UM" in maroon lettering: a black ukulele case leaning against the sign. The case says "Ohana Ukuleles" on it. On top of the sign is a white ladle, a black and yellow bumble bee hand puppet, a green and white snail finger puppet, and a pink and white snail finger puppet. Also, a book that says "Let's Play in the Forest while the WOLF Is Not Around" & "Claudia Rueda." The book has a green cover and drawings of several animals on it. Also here is a book that says "Tanka Tanka Skunk," "Steve Webb" "to the Skunka Tanka beat!" on it with a cartoon elephant holding a bass drum and a mallet and a skunk holding a mallet standing on top of a drum. The book cover has an orange and black background. Leaning against this book is a tuning fork. Behind all of these items is a cement path, people walking, green grass, trees, and buildings in the distance.]

[ID: The following on a grey sign that says "McGill Hall" and "UM" in maroon lettering: a black ukulele case leaning against the sign. The case says "Ohana Ukuleles" on it. On top of the sign is a white ladle, a black and yellow bumble bee hand puppet, a green and white snail finger puppet, and a pink and white snail finger puppet. Also, a book that says "Let's Play in the Forest while the WOLF Is Not Around" & "Claudia Rueda." The book has a green cover and drawings of several animals on it. Also here is a book that says "Tanka Tanka Skunk," "Steve Webb" "to the Skunka Tanka beat!" on it with a cartoon elephant holding a bass drum and a mallet and a skunk holding a mallet standing on top of a drum. The book cover has an orange and black background. Leaning against this book is a tuning fork. Behind all of these items is a cement path, people walking, green grass, trees, and buildings in the distance.]

We have new signage on campus, so I thought it was appropriate to stage a picture post-teaching-at-the-childcare with the new sign for McGill Hall where the ASUM Child Care is. Autumn is in full bloom in Missoula. Halloween is almost here. #MusicEducation #umontana

24.10.2025 18:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible App Now Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/jh...

24.10.2025 12:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” | New Internation... Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.””
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭9‬:‭37‬-‭38‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ma...

23.10.2025 12:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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