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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 06/09/2023

I'm shifting accounts to the one quoted below. If you want to connect still, follow that one.

Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 06/09/2023

I am moving my blue sky to a different account, for a few reasons. This account will stay active for a while while I transition, but you can find me over here from now on: bsky.app/profile/aaro...

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 05/09/2023

I'm about to write a disruptive essay. It's going to challenge how we apply Matt 18.15ff. My priest said it "wasn't provocative at all" then we laughed. Truth is, I'm scared to write this one. Especially given the discourse of clergy leaving their positions that is going on. But it needs to be said.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 05/09/2023

Well, we're gonna be short on rent by about $1000 come the 18th. Shit. If you could help us cover that gap (if you can) while I look for a second job, I'd appreciate it. PayPal.me/aaronjsmith

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 05/09/2023

Well shit. Just got the supply list for my son's school. It's... a lot.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 31/08/2023

Nothing like clocking onto utter chaos.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

Here's my newest essay for Substack. This one is free for anyone to read. Please think about sharing it with people who might like my writing. And think about becoming a free subscriber or paid supporter. This is all reader supported. Enjoy. open.substack.com/pub/aaronjsm...

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The Trauma Informed Cross

trauma, self-denial, taking up your cross, and boundaries

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

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The Trauma Informed Cross

trauma, self-denial, taking up your cross, and boundaries

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 29/08/2023

And the alternator on our car just died. Cool.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 29/08/2023

I kinda love this essay I'm writing. I also want to burn it to the ground and salt the ashes. It's a hot mess.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 25/08/2023

I officially shut down my Medium account today. I'm in process of turning my website into an "about me" with links to my socials and Substack. I'll be doing writing on Substack for the foreseeable future. Join me, either as a free subscriber or a paid supporter. aaronjsmith.substack.com

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The Book of Common Words | Aaron J. Smith | Substack

Prose and poetry exploring the Christian spirituality of being human. Click to read The Book of Common Words, by Aaron J. Smith, a Substack publication. Launched 2 years ago.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 24/08/2023

Hey friends. Life is hitting us hard, and we are really struggling financially. We could use some help. For groceries and a few medications. If you can help, we appreciate it. PayPal.me/aaronjsmith

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 25/08/2023

What do you do wo you can stand clear eyed and open hearted?

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 24/08/2023

Hey friends. Life is hitting us hard, and we are really struggling financially. We could use some help. For groceries and a few medications. If you can help, we appreciate it. PayPal.me/aaronjsmith

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 24/08/2023

My writing muscles have stalled out. I just can't seem to get them moving again. I have inspiration, and motivation, but the doing of the work is nearly impossible. Everytime I sit down to write, it feels like milking rocks.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 20/08/2023

I've got random theological thoughts taking up like 80% of my brain.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 19/08/2023

I don't think I have anything positive to say, so I won't say anything at all.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 17/08/2023

Well, I have a problem. One of my accounts is frozen from fraud, and it has my rent in it. I need to pay by tomorrow, and I'm short 700 from my available funds. If anyone could help us make up the difference, we'd appreciate it. PayPal.me/aaronjsmith

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 16/08/2023

I've been on a weird pop/dance music kick lately. Very different from my typical punk rock.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 09/08/2023

I have a new essay up on The Book of Common Words. It's about my desire to not write about God, and the compulsion to write about God. If you're not a paid subscriber, feel free to take advantage of the seven day free trial and see if you want to support my work.

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Writing About the Abyss of God

compulsions of theology and art

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 02/08/2023

Well, this sucks. We're in the hole from last months rent, and need to pick up some groceries and pay some bills. We could use about &- $1200 to keep us afloat. If you could help us out, we'd appreciate it. PayPal.me/aaronjsmith

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 31/07/2023

I would like a popular movie to come out and Christians not flock to talk about it's religious implications. Let a movie be a movie, not a sermon or a book deal.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 28/07/2023

I keep trying to write about the love of God and all I'm bumping up against tonight is my doubt that God even exists. Some Christian author I am.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 27/07/2023

Twitter just reinstated the account of a person who shared child p0#n on Twitter, that Twitter left up and accessible for a while. I'm done. I deactivated, and I suggest you do to. It is not just a trash heap. It is literally doing outright evil. I wash my hands of that place.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 26/07/2023

I can't get a lit agent. 1-i don't know how 2-the few I queried told me I needed a MUCH bigger platform (like 10,000 which is like whoa). So, I'm publishing my book 'Learning to Let God Love Me' on Substack. If you would like to join me as a reader, let me know and I'll get you the discount link.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 25/07/2023

New essay is up on my Substack. It's about the meaning of God and the uselessness of metaphor. aaronjsmith.substack.com/p/not-talk…

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 25/07/2023

New essay is up on my Substack. It's about the meaning of God and the uselessness of metaphor. aaronjsmith.substack.com/p/not-talk…

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 14/07/2023

In a world that's falling apart, filled with systemic racism, bigotry, sexism, classism, not to mention war and health care crisis, writing about God's love seems like such a small petulant thing, not really worth it.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 13/07/2023

I'm trying a publishing experiment, and I want you to come along. aaronjsmith.substack.com/p/experime…

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 11/07/2023

Reskeet (which I can't take as a serious term) with a picture of you and your age. 43

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 09/07/2023

Would anyone be interested in reading a book published week by week on Substack?

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 08/07/2023

The vestry of my church voted unanimously to put me forward for postulancy for the diaconate in the Episcopal church. So this is really happening.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 08/07/2023

@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social I finished re-reading "The Forgotten Creed" again today. I'm truly struck by the way the early Xians held power amongst themselves, especially when comparing it to the Kenotic nature of Jesus/God.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 08/07/2023

Soooooooo... my wife's job didn't pay her like they were supposed to. That was rent money. I'm freaking out just a little bit.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 07/07/2023

I hate feeling like I let people down. But that's what works feels like these past few days. I hate it.

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Norb Aikin @norbaikin.bsky.social · 06/07/2023

Here's the link to my most recent poetry collection, which also has some Mental Health essays, interviews, and humorous (to me, at least 🤣) blog entries. I also have signed copies available on my website for those interested. www.amazon.com/Mutants-Poems-Essays…

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 05/07/2023

Getting into "discussions" or patriotism and God on the 4th of July with my dad? Right on brand for me.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 05/07/2023

The book, "The Last Week" by Borg and Crossan, is both shaking and revolutionizing my thinking about the Jesus narrative. Thanks @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social for the recommendation.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 04/07/2023

Woke up, went to work, got our asses handed to us all day (it was super busy), took a bus to the store, walked home in the heat, died.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 04/07/2023

Worrying about money is the worst. It just creates cycles of thoughts that go over and over in your head with all the worst cast scenarios. It feels insurmountable, and often there is no quick solution. THe. Worst.

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Aaron J. Smith @culturalsavage.bsky.social · 03/07/2023

Today is hard. Rough day at work. Had to run to catch the bus, because my car is incapacitated. Woke up late All in all, I don't recommend.

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