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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A thought on this day of remembrance for the Caroline Divine, Jeremy Taylor: I’ve always appreciated how he could bridge the way we practice holiness and spirituality with our ordinary, everyday life. One of my favorite quotes below: ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Set off the church's fire alarm trying to be all holy and burn some incense in my office during Morning Prayer. How's your Saturday going? 🤪 ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Most people remember Paul as the great missionary, but Barnabas was there from the beginning, welcoming Paul when others didn’t trust him. He traveled with him on his first missionary journey .The Church is stronger because of people like Barnabas, encouraging others and walking alongside. ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

When you used to be young and hip but now you're a middle-aged family man.

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Some people say that lightning bugs, migratory swallows, or fresh cut hay are the first signs of summer. But when your mom brought these home from the grocery store, summer had officially gotten lit.

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

When you accidentally wander into the wrong neighborhood but you're too proud to turn around and ask for directions.

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Anselm is a favorite saint. "Faith seeking understanding" still shapes how we do theology along with his theory of atonement. "I do not seek to understand that I may believe, but I believe in order that I may understand." Tthat gets at something crucial. Faith and reason aren't in opposition. ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Every time I think the unqualified "leaders" in this administration have hit rock bottom, they impress me with their willingness to dig. "Grant this task force clear and righteous targets for violence. Let every round find its mark against the enemies of righteousness and our great nation." ⚓

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“Pour Out Your Wrath” Says Pete Hegseth During Pentagon Prayer Service | APT

YouTube video by APT

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Remembering Charles I, who on this day chose the scaffold in defending the historic faith and the sacramental life of the Church. "I go from a corruptible to an incorruptible crown." ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Reminder that on this day, Pelagianism was declared a heresy, but still shows up in a surprising number of sermons - proof that some theological errors have very long shelf lives.

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Can't wait for #AvengersDoomsday - this movie is gonna be 🔥

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

This is not Belarus. This is not Venezuela. This is our country. A masked ICE agent sprayed David Black, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, directly in the face during protests outside the ICE processing facility in Broadview, Illinois. Above quote from the Rev. Chas Marks. ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Pete Hegseth: ""The only people who deserve peace are those who are willing to wage war to defend it. That's why pacifism is so naive and dangerous." Jesus:

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

I haven't seen teachers this elated since the start of a summer break #RyanWalters www.oklahoman.com/story/news/e...

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Jesus: “Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” Later: A lawyer stood up to test Jesus. ⚓️

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

From the same crack medical experts who brought you COVID cures of horse de-wormers, drinking bleach, and internal UV lights. #Tylenol #Autism

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Remembering Edward Bouverie Pusey, a leader of the Oxford Movement, who called the Church back to deeper faith, prayer, and sacramental life. The question is whether we will answer that same call in our own time. ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I am saddened by posts and comments saying they feel no empathy for the murder of Charlie Kirk. It is especially grievous to see these comments coming from clergy. One may decry his politics, but to withhold empathy denies that we are created in the Imago Dei. ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The single best thing we could do to improve kids' health is remove RFK Jr. as Health Secretary

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Years of discernment, prayer, and study… all leading to a free Budweiser. The vocation finally pays off! #Winning ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

On this day, my 12th great-grandfather set sail from Plymouth aboard the Mayflower, signing the Mayflower Compact and fleeing the ‘popish tyranny’ of the Church of England - only to have his grandson become an Anglican priest. Turns out generational irony is the family heirloom. ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Interesting numbers out of the Church of England which has been experiencing the "Quiet Revival." They've seen significant growth since COVID. It's really interesting to see the midweek attendance which is outpacing Sunday attendance. ⚓ Link to Report: www.churchofengland.org/sites/defaul...

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Statistics for Church of England cathedrals show continued growth in 2024

[Church of England] The Church of England’s latest cathedral statistics show continued growth in 2024, with weekly attendance rising to 31,900, an increase of 11% compared to 2023. The rise was dri…

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Nancy Mace wept with Epstein’s victims, then rushed to protect the man who wants their files buried. Tears are cheap; transparency costs courage. #ReleaseTheEpstieinFiles

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Principal Strickland was one of the most underrated characters of our generation. Can't wait to see the FORTIETH (hard to believe) anniversary re-release in IMAX next month. #BackToTheFuture

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Our new initiative kicks off next Thursday, September 4. It’s coming from the Province VII Council to connect and support rural church leaders. If you’re a small/rural church leader (clergy or lay) feel free to join in! ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Thank you, Senator Bill Cassidy, for Making America Unhealthy Again. Your lack of courage as a doctor and in leading your committee has single-handedly put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a position of power to destroy the health of our nation.

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

I'm scrolling past story after story of these murders of children at the Minneapolis Catholic school next to videos posted of our parish day school children happily going to their first chapel of the year. It compounds the brokenness in my heart right now. Come, Lord Jesus. ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

In lieu of National Dog Day, I'm going with a picture of Anglicat. He's got better taste in books than our dogs. ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth" - Revelation 21:1 ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

The first time shelf life can be measured in half-life

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed." ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Kind of depressing to think we’ve conquered interstellar travel and synthetic life but still use computers that look like they were in WarGames #AlienEarth

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

As if flying can't any worse, the three main carriers just said "hold my beer." They've recently been quietly implementing this change. This isn't dynamic pricing; its unadulterated greed.

cbsnews.com

American, Delta and United charging higher rates for solo flight tickets, writer finds

A Minneapolis-based aviation writer says he's uncovered an airline pricing strategy that makes tickets for solo travelers more expensive.

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Roses are red, violets are blue, I saved all my Chianti to share it with you #KissCam #ColdplayConcert

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

When your brothers won’t stop with the horseplay but you just want some sleep

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

@amctheatres.bsky.social , what blackmail does Nicole Kidman have over you?? This is my quarterly reminder to ask why we need a commercial to come to the theater when we're IN THE THEATER! #WeMakeMoviesBetter (do they??)

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Really hoping the sink all the money they saved from writing a theme song into the special effects budget 𝄞FaNtAsTiC𝄐 𝄢FOOOOOUUUURR♯ 🤣

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

This day in 1833, John Keble’s sermon on national apostasy sparked the Oxford Movement shaking a Church that was asleep at the wheel (more in comments) ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Only six months to go. Let's keep the 'Christ' in Christmas. Santa brings joy - the other guy, not so much. Always spell-check to avoid inviting Satan to the Nativity.

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Happy fourth birthday, Ambrose. Sadly, he has yet to write any hymns or convert any emperors, but he does bark with authority.

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Trying to wrap my head around the fact that nearly 30% of 2025 GOE candidates were non-proficient in Scripture (the worst of any category). Let that sink in: not theology, not ethics, not liturgy, but the Bible. What does that say about biblical literacy among our candidates for ordination? ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Sabbath day rest for The Pack (including the grand-dog)

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Happy 536th birthday to Thomas Cramer - archbishop, reformer, the soul behind the Book of Common Prayer, and master of the mid-length sentence. Burned at the stake by Mary I, but his collects are still 🔥 ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Happy Feast of St. Barnabas! ⚓

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Okie Priest @dioncrider.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Every person deserves to live their final days with dignity, compassion, and true care - not with pressure to disappear. The NY assisted suicide bill risks turning vulnerable lives into liabilities, especially for the elderly, disabled, and those in poverty or without access to quality medical care.

nypost.com

NY state Senate approves doctor-assisted suicide bill, sends it to Hochul’s desk for approval

“This is about personal autonomy, this is about liberty, this is about exercising one’s own freedom to control one’s body,” Sen Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the bill’s sponsor, said.

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