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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 12h

A Reckoning in Springfield A truck driver out on his route confronts what the country has become. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

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A Reckoning in Springfield

A truck driver out on his route confronts what the country has become.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 12h

This week's Lectionary reading of Matthew 21:33-46 can be used to justify antisemitism. That's a dangerous misreading

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 23h

It’s happening now on CNN. Their 1 hour feature on the immigrant labor force at the West River Health Center in Hettinger, North Dakota

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I live in North Dakota’s Killdeer Mountains. My dog once had a conflict with a wolf. She lived through it. I was really shook up. I had to process the trauma and talk to my neighbors. 4 months later I called the Game and Fish Department to report the incident.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

When one looks at our current political moment and the influence of white American evangelicals it is wise to ask, “How Did We Get Here?” I concur. I too am a Global Evangelical. There are familiar patterns that got us here. This is well worth the read christylynnewood.substack.com/p/how-did-we...

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How Did We Get Here?

I escaped my cult and now they are taking over the world.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

“We know if you’re putting a good woman in your life and cutting out some of the nonsense, you’re probably taking care of yourself a little better,” Villani says. “Good surroundings create good outcomes.” www.wsj.com/sports/footb...

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Travis Kelce Got Into Wedding Shape—and Embarked on a Late-Career Honeymoon

Months after marrying Taylor Swift, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is playing better than he has in years. It’s no coincidence.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This Sunday, October 4, at 8 pm Eastern time on CNN the hospital in Hettinger, North Dakota, and her immigrant workers will be covered. I know some of these people and am eager to see this

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My bride made her life and career around vulnerable children. Her thoughts on unaccompanied children with no legal counsel being deported is worthy of consideration jananrwanda.substack.com/p/in-heaven-...

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yesterday, I visited 2 local churches led by immigrants. When I got home the dogs ran along as I mountain biked in the Killdeer Mountains near sunset. Leaves are turning and falling. The beauty is stunning! Thank you God!

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

To charge Dr. Vincent Bajinya Brown for crimes of Genocide Against the Tutsi of Rwanda while a UK citizen is an international matter. However, Rwandan perspective should lead. This Nile Post article is similar to most of my Banyarwanda friends’ perspective nilepost.co.ug/news/372521/...

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The Double Life of Genocide Suspect Vincent Bajinya

By Jonah Nambale For three decades, he was known to his neighbours in the quiet, tree-lined borough of Islington, North London, as Dr Vincent Brown—a respected medical professional who had built a pea...

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Years ago our family‘s adoption journey took up a chapter in “The Child Catchers” book of Kathryn Joyce that is quoted in this post of Kristin Du Mez. It’s got my mind chewing on some matters. I will put my old blog on “Child Catchers” in a comment below. Du Mez writing is worthy of deep thought

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

If you wonder where your next meal will come from and how you will pay the bills you are in a similar place to the Israelites who wandered in the desert.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Please don’t ever go to a local church out of guilt. There are circumstances where being low profile is prudent. The history of Christianity has often thrived meeting in homes practicing spiritual disciplines

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

For those that will not make it to a local church this morning, our Killdeer Mountain Table Talk is for you

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We are faith missionaries who live by the generosity of supporters and the bounty of the land. My pickup has been in the shop for weeks. Last week we harvested venison. This week a friend gave a very generous gift. This afternoon I picked vegetables 🥗 from our neighbors garden

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This journey of building a pastoral library from scratch has convinced me of two matters. First, many American churches have been well pastored by well read shepherds who are worthy of honor. Second, we need to pray for more well-read shepherds to arise davejenkins394305.substack.com/p/help-wante...

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Help Wanted: Well-Read Pastors

Building a Pastoral Library on a Bicycle Budget

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Fall is here. The leaves are beginning to turn. This morning the dogs ran along as I mountain biked in North Dakota’s Killdeer Mountains. The views were glorious

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Mr. Rove was senior adviser and deputy chief of staff for President George W. Bush. He offers a thoughtful conservative view on why principled conservatives can no longer support not just Bo French but many other Republican candidates.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Here's a heartwarming story of love, immigration, and opportunity in North Dakota. The video is only a little over 4 minutes to watch - South African couple comes to North Dakota, works together on farm www.kfyrtv.com/2026/09/15/s...

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South African couple comes to North Dakota, works together on farm

Hanco Cloete and Amorè Van Der Walt are from South Africa, but they are working together on a farm in Mohall, North Dakota.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our life has been an adventure. At times I wonder if it has been too hard on our kids. However, I clearly have 3 sons who are never boring. Well done abana bange (my children)! How to Raise a Son Who Is Boring and Unattractive to Women anthonybbradley.substack.com/p/how-to-rai...

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How to Raise a Son Who Is Boring and Unattractive to Women

Ten ways middle-class parents produce successful young men no one wants to talk to

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We were out of steaks in the freezer. God provided a nice 4 point whitetail buck. Thankful. Now the work begins

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

“But never lie about the things that break your heart. I’ll never get over it, none of us will. The line in the tree trunk, the darkened ring, will never go away. And now and then someone will say, “What happened there?” and you’ll tell him.” www.wsj.com/opinion/25-y...

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Opinion | 25 Years of Thinking About 9/11

‘The 3,000 were dead. They were exploded into air. They became a cloud. We breathed them in.’

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yesterday, I finally sat down and watched all the videos and written tributes I can find to Tom Byabagamba… I decided that in my lingering grief I should add a bit more because I did not hear anyone discuss Tom’s health and wrestling with God. davejenkins394305.substack.com/p/what-i-wou...

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What I Would Have Said If I Had Been at Tom Byabagamba’s Funeral

Lingering Distant Grief

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

My son, Caleb Jenkins this past Sunday preached through one of my better sermons and added his perspectives. Jana Jenkins and I are so thankful for what God is doing through all our kids. If you plan to take in something online for your faith I recommend watching www.youtube.com/live/T7BgDQe...

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God With Us / Christ Community Church - Leawood / Caleb Jenkins

YouTube video by Christ Community Church - KC

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Did you know that North Dakota has one of lowest unemployment rates in America & also one of the highest rates of work force participation? 12,000 to 13,000 jobs in key sectors such as healthcare, education, and trucking are unfilled. When those jobs are filled, who fills those them? Immigrants

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This Labor Day weekend our guests brought the blessings of light rain and this rainbow mixed with a sunrise

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

So enjoy having guests over Labor Day weekend with us in North Dakota’s Killdeer Mountains

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Well done our fiscally and socially conservative Republican governor and Global Talent Team! Well done 👍 all the North Dakota employers, churches, nonprofits, schools, and sports! Diaspora friends, as our governor said, “You are welcome here.”

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

This week I was with employers, government leaders, nonprofit leaders, and researchers as North Dakota’s Global Talent Office hosted their yearly summit. One fascinating piece of information is that 55.2% of North Dakota’s foreign born residents have arrived in the last 10 years.

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Dave Jenkins @mzeedave.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I have yet to get to the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. I didn't realize a portion of the library featured Roosevelt's year in East Africa.

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Cato Institute @cato.org · 01/09/2026

“If you make legal immigration impossible, don’t complain about illegal immigration. You created it. You made it illegal.” – Cato’s David J. Bier in testimony before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement. ow.ly/qwJe50ZHIU0

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