Learning how to be more like Christ from the Nakedpastor (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjxENdN-atE

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Richard Belzer (1944-2013)

 

"Fuck you, motherfucker."

(his last words, really😈)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Richard_Belzer.JPG

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

West Hartford, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Six transgender girls play sports in Ohio, but GOP wants them out

Morgan Trau

News 5 Cleveland

Lawrence County, OH

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please press:  www.news5cleveland.com

Christian Nationalism: What Eric Metaxas Gets Wrong About The Republic

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lPHcJ_EX_4&t=1s

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

Thomaston, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/THOMASTON%2CLITCHFIELD%2CCONNECTICUT.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Anti-Transgender Bills Were Being Pushed in These Five States This Week

James Bickerton

Newsweek

Topeka, KS

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please press:  www.newsweek.com

ezs note:  If you live in any of the five states listed below, please call your state Representative and state Senator and urge them to vote against the bill:

• South Dakota
• North Dakota
• Kentucky
• Kansas
• Missouri

"I, The Lord of Sea and Sky..." (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nr43XHxb5k

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Southington, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/Ragged_Mountain_CT.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Arkansas lawmaker, at a hearing, asks transgender woman if she has a penis

Matt Lavietes

NBC News

Garland County, AR

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Matt McKee, knuckledragger for the state!

please press:  www.nbcnews.com

It's Okay To Be Bored (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekx-shvZtsQ

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Rocky Hill, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Dinosaur_State_Park_%28Rocky_Hill%2C_CT%29_-_dome.JPG

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

'New York Times' stories on trans youth slammed by writers — including some of its own

Mary Yang

NPR

The New York Times

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please press:  www.npr.org

What can a bathroom teach us? (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGlspUrVORY

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

Prospect, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Welcome_to_Prospect%2C_Prospect_CT.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Group rallies against bill limiting transgender youth from accessing gender affirming care

Wicker Perlis

Clarion Ledger

Corinth, MS

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please press:  www.clarionledger.com

Don't call this falphet by their first name! (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUYpveh1QKE

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Plymouth, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Court to reconsider Connecticut's transgender athlete policy

Dave Collins

ABC News

Hartford, CT

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please press:  abcnews.go.com

Climate Restoration Work is Evangelical Work (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49DINcajrjk

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Naugatuck, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1f/Goodyear-1-.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Transgender community mourns death of British teen found stabbed to death

Matt Lavietes

NBC News

Warrington, UK

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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

Watchman Decree: We are Ambassadors (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7XpBCNUlbI 

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Middletown, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Middletown%2C_CT_-_Arrigoni_Building_01.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

There Is No Dignity in This Kind of America

Jamelle Bouie

The New York Times

Jamelle Bouie

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

Christian Nationalism & The Christian "Nation" (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEZyTPQc_nA

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time.  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

Cheshire, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Cheshire_Town_Hall%2C_Connecticut.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Helena transgender woman's sentencing raises incarceration questions

Megan Michelotti

Independent Record

Helena, MT

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please press:  helenair.com

We Need More Miracle Workers (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mnhlmr0n0o

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

Livin' in Connecticut!

Farmington, CT

Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/1stChurchofChrist_FarmingtonCT.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

 

These 12 Transgender Americans Would Love You to Mind Your Own Business

Patrick Healy, Adrian J. Rivera

The New York Times

McComb, MS

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

Texas School Board Reviewing Bible (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S7sjUdOoZU

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Burlington, CT

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Transgender male claims he faced discrimination at Regina hotel

Jeanelle Mandes

globalnews.ca

Watrous, Saskatchewan

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please press:  globalnews.ca

Another Way of Seeing Psalm 23 (video)

Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA-jy9TKRKI 

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Waterbury, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Western_approach_to_Waterbury_CT.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Transgender men win Hong Kong court case over ID cards

Associated Press

NBC News

 Hong Kong

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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

MTG and Student Debt Forgiveness (video)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUSyiWmU9lQ

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Wolcott, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Blue_bird_all_american_A3_re.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Governor’s plan to ban gender-affirming care drew protestors at Oklahoma Capitol

Evan Onstot

KOCO

The land o' dipshits

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please press:  www.koco.com

 

Another Look At Student Debt Relief (video )

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U9fHgsTfF0

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

Turkey/Syria earthquake

Gaziantep, Turkey

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Gaziantep_Archaeological_Museum_0258.jpg

ezs note:  A major earthquake has hit Turkey and Syria.  The death toll has hit 5000, and will only get worse.  If you can help, go to Doctors Without Borders.  

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Bristol, CT (Forestville is part)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Forestville_station_postcard.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Transgender woman killed in shooting outside JBS plant in Butchertown called 'kind' and 'happy'

Tom Lally, Connor Steffen

WHAS11

Butchertown, KY (part of Louisville)

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please press:  www.whas11.com

ezs note:  If you have information on Imanitwitaho's murderer, please call 502-574-LMPD (5673).  To cover her family's funeral expenses, go to www.gofundme.com

How many are prepared to really follow? (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjDDtv7lG9s 

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Plainville, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/Civil_War_Memorial%2C_Plainville%2C_Connecticut.jpg 

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

‘This makes me feel seen:’ ‘Sims’ update for trans players marks latest win for LGBTQ gamers

Emily Bloch

www.inquirer.com

Philadelphia, PA

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please press:  www.inquirer.com

Tomi Lahren and Homeless Tweakers (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sGiMS9OHI8

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

New Britain, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Central_Park%2C_Downtown_New_Britain%2C_Connecticut.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Central Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people a letter.  Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives here, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

These transgender West Virginians spoke out at the Capitol. Lawmakers didn’t listen

Allen Siegler

Mountain State Spotlight

Charleston, WV

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please press:  mountainstatespotlight.org